The Aging Project

Welcome to The Aging Project Podcast  

Dr. Vonda Wright is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, and an authority on healthy aging. She also hosts the Hot For Your Health podcast, and has written five books - including ‘Fitness After Forty’. She’s passionate about empowering people to age well through mobility, and the vital importance of maintaining bone and muscle health as we age. She believes that aging well is something we can actively choose to do when we value ourselves enough, and we’re absolutely thrilled to welcome her as our very first guest. Join Shelley for episode #1 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Vonda about:  How keeping mobile can literally save your life  Why aging doesn’t have to be an inevitable decline into ill health and frailty  Why mindset matters for mobility as we age  Why weight doesn’t matter, but your body composition does  How staying mobile impacts your mental health  What we can learn from people living in the ‘Blue Zones’  Why sleep is so crucial for aging well  The simple things we can do daily to ensure we stay strong and mobile as we age  The connection between mobility and brain function  The impact of refined sugar on our health The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Dr. Vonda Wright for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Vonda and her work, you can find it here: https://www.drvondawright.com  https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-for-your-health/id1055206993 Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/                       DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:               Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                             Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Simon Hill is a physiotherapist turned passionate nutritionist. He’s also the founder of the Plant Proof Podcast, and author of ‘THE PROOF IS IN THE PLANTS: How science shows a plant-based diet could save your life (and the planet)’.  His mission is to demystify nutrition and how it impacts not only human health, but also the health of our planet. Join Shelley for episode #2 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Simon about:  How family genetics drew him to the study of nutrition  How we can empower ourselves to take control of our health, even if we have genetic predispositions to disease  Why health messaging is constantly changing and how to make sense of it all  The benefits of plant-based protein  How small changes can make a big difference to your health, and why it’s never too late to start  How our food choices impact the health and longevity of our planet  How a predominantly plant-based diet can fit with your weight-management goals The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Simon Hill for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Simon and his work, you can find it here: https://plantproof.com/ https://www.instagram.com/plant_proof/?hl=en https://plantproof.com/book/ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/plant-proof-evidence-based-nutrition/id1367773989 Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                                                                  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Marta Zaraska is a renowned science journalist and the author of two books, including her latest: ‘Growing Younger – how friendship, kindness and optimism can help you live to 100.’ In this deeply-researched book, Marta shows us how in addition to healthy eating and keeping our bodies moving, nurturing friendships, being kind, and connecting with your purpose can add years to your life. Join Shelley for episode #3 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Marta about: • How science shows that social connection is as important for our health as nutrition and exercise • How the ‘happy hormones’ affect not only our minds, but our bodies too • Why volunteers live longer • How smiling at a stranger improves your physical health • How the security of deep friendships and social connectedness supports our health and longevity • Why connecting on social media is no match for in-person catch-ups • How turning your phone off improves your relationships • The impact of loneliness on your life expectancy • How random acts of kindness can change you on a physical level The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Marta Zaraska for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Marta and her work, you can find it here: https://www.growingyoungthebook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mzaraska/?hl=en https://www.zaraska.com/ Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au  

By her own description, Elise Catchlove once lived a life kept small by anxiety. Today, she’s a qualified meditation teacher, and the founder and driving force behind By Catchlove, Queensland’s very first Vedic meditation school. Elise’s past career running her own fashion business gave her first-hand insight into how deeply stress and anxiety can affect our happiness and success – not least her own. Learning to meditate changed everything for Elise, and now she’s on a mission to demystify Vedic meditation, and share the life-changing practice and its many profound benefits with as many people as possible. Join Shelley for episode #4 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Elise about: • The ways in which anxiety shaped her life before she found meditation • Why she found meditation challenging at first, and why you shouldn’t give up! • Why Vedic meditation is perfect with busy people with fast-paced lives • How just 3% of your day could make the other 97% so much better • How Vedic meditation can help us age better – mentally, physically and emotionally The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Elise Catchlove for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Elise and her work, you can find it here: https://www.bycatchlove.com https://www.instagram.com/bycatchlove Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Wendy Euler, founder of Goodbye Crop Top and host of the Cropped podcast, has become a poster girl for aging well. She’s a woman of style and substance, who encourages women to find their style, wear it proudly, and to age without fear or apology. The Goodbye Crop Top Instagram account has more than 165,000 followers, and was created by Wendy four years ago when she was 49 and unable to find positive representations of aging women in the media landscape. So, what did she do? She created what she wanted to see, and Goodbye Crop Top has since become an inspiration for countless women in their forties and above to live their best lives, no matter their age. Join Shelley for episode #5 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Wendy about: • Her inspiration for starting Goodbye Crop Top • How her lifelong love of fashion has helped inspire thousands of middle-aged women to dress the way they really want to • Why older women can give younger women a middle-age (and beyond!) to look forward to, rather than fear • How she deals with criticism • How a strong sense of purpose and intention shapes her life and attitude • How getting older has made her stronger • Why she never compares herself to other people • How identifying your personal style can make you feel amazing and change your life – and a hot tip for how to find it if you’re unsure • Her go-to outfits and key fashion staples – including the ‘fairy dust’ section of her wardrobe! • Her top tips for nurturing your body, mind and soul • What she loves about being in her fifties, and why she regards aging as a privilege • Why you’re never too old to reinvent yourself The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Wendy Euler for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Wendy and her work, you can find it here: https://www.goodbyecroptop.com https://www.instagram.com/goodbyecroptop/?hl=en https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cropped-a-mid-life-minute/id1531761241 Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter to – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Gorgi Coghlan has lived a big life in her 46 years. Best known for her ten-year stint as co-host of The Project, Gorgi has had a long on-screen career as presenter, host and reporter on a variety of television shows, has a Bachelor of Science, was a secondary school teacher, and is a classically trained singer and accomplished on-stage performer. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a former State-level equestrian competitor, and owns a boutique pub and restaurant in Ballarat, where she now lives on a farm with her husband and young daughter. Having recently stepped down from her position on The Project to pursue a new dream, we can’t wait to see what this incredible woman does next. Join Shelley for episode #6 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Gorgi about:• The mantras that keep her chasing her dreams without fear• The beauty of authenticity• The importance of identifying and sharing our moments of joy • Why she shares her vulnerability so openly on social media• How manifesting her dreams has shaped her incredible life and career• How a relationship breakdown became the catalyst for a whole new approach to life• How she uses a vision board to create the life she wants• The morning and evening routines that she swears by• The importance of knowing and communicating your boundaries• Her plans for the future The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Gorgi Coghlan for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Gorgi and her work, you can find it here: https://www.profiletalent.com.au/talent/gorgi-coghlan/ https://www.instagram.com/gorgicoghlan/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au    

Katherine Maslen is a renowned clinical naturopath, founder of the Shift clinic, author of ‘Get Well, Stay Well’, and host of The Shift podcast. She’s a powerhouse in the field of holistic health, and believes that it’s time to change our approach to healthcare, both for ourselves, and for the benefit of future generations. Katherine has a special interest and expertise in women’s health, and the profound impact of the gut on our overall health and wellbeing as we age. Join Shelley for episode #7 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Katherine about:• The incredible gut/brain connection• Why a healthy gut is so important• What the gut microbiome is and how it functions• How to tell if your gut is unhealthy• How the modern diet has impacted gut health• What we can do to improve our gut health• Why some popular diets can be detrimental to gut health• The gut’s role in allergies and intolerances• The impact of stress on our gut health The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Katherine Maslen for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Katherine and her work, you can find it here:https://katherinemaslen.comhttps://www.instagram.com/katherinemaslen/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s leading strategic life coaches, and author of several books, including ‘Simplify, Structure and Succeed’, and ‘The Life Plan – Simple Strategies for a Meaningful Life’. Shannah’s practical and inspirational approach to building our best lives is all about getting back to basics, and asking ourselves what we really need to create a life of fulfillment, fun and purpose. By making strategic life plans, Shannah’s clients are able to use every day to actively work towards the life they want – and there’s a whole lot of joy in that. Join Shelley for episode #8 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Shannah about:• Why writing a business plan for your life can help you age well• How burnout and chronic fatigue changed her life• Why planning for the future has to begin with letting go of the past• Why it’s so important that we celebrate ourselves• Why your ideal future self is your ultimate mentor for aging well• Why pacing yourself is one of the greatest things you can do to age well• The four things she does every morning that set her up for a great day• How creating a life plan that we’re excited about can help us weather tough times The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Shannah Kennedy for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Shannah and her work, you can find it here:https://shannahkennedy.com/https://www.instagram.com/shannahkennedy/?hl=en   Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/   DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au  

Dr. Peta Wright is a gynaecologist, fertility specialist, and the founder of the Vera Women’s Wellness Centre. Peta is a champion of women’s health, and has a special interest in the ways in which nutrition, stress and lifestyle can affect our hormonal balances. Peta’s mission is to help women understand the power and beauty in their bodies, and to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to live happy, healthy and empowered lives at any age. When it comes to aging well, our hormones play a pretty major role. Peta is passionate about helping us understand what’s happening in our bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and how we can make this transition one to be celebrated rather than feared. Join Shelley for episode #9 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Peta about:  The signs of perimenopause  The difference between perimenopause and menopause  How she’s helping women reframe their thinking about perimenopause and menopause, and how it can be a time of powerful transition  Why she wants women to understand and celebrate their bodies  How our periods can be signposts for underlying health issues  What happens in our bodies as we progress through perimenopause to menopause  How the contraceptive pill can impact our experience of perimenopause  What happens to desire and sex drive during perimenopause and menopause  What she wants all women in their forties to start doing  Why perimenopause can be the ‘tap on the shoulder’ that we all need  Why post-menopausal weight gain can be a good thing  Lifestyle changes that can give you a smoother ride through perimenopause  The role of hormone testing in managing symptoms of perimenopause  Her thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Dr. Peta Wright for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Peta and her work, you can find it here:  https://www.verawomenswellness.com.au  https://www.instagram.com/petavirginia/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!  READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                      Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Briony Benjamin is a woman who knows first-hand just how precious and precarious life is. At 31, and at the peak of her career, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. After several rounds of chemotherapy, Briony received the glorious news that she was in remission, and promptly set about making an inspirational short video called ‘You Only Get One Life’, which quickly went viral. She’s now the author of ‘Life Is Tough But So Are You,’ and shares her story and message as a public speaker and presenter. Join Shelley for episode #10 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Briony about:  The signs her body was giving her that something wasn’t right  Her diagnosis, and how it changed her approach to life  What she’s learned about rest and sleep  The dietary changes she’s made since being in remission  How journaling helped her through treatment  Her life-changing book, ‘Life Is Tough But So Are You’ The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Briony Benjamin for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Briony and her work, you can find it here: https://www.brionybenjamin.com  https://www.instagram.com/briony_benjamin/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!   READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                      Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Ronni Kahn AO is one of the most inspirational women you’ll ever meet. A passionate social entrepreneur, author and activist, Ronni is the founder and CEO of food rescue charity, Oz Harvest - an organization that fights food waste and feeds hungry people all over Australia.  Originally from South Africa, where she experienced the brutal reality of apartheid, she was raised in a socialist commune in Israel before finally moving to Australia, and finding an incredibly different way of life. Years later, as the owner of a successful events company, Ronni hit mid-life and became acutely aware of the amount of food that was being wasted at each event. As a way to mitigate the issue, she began hand delivering the untouched food to homeless shelters, and from this initial action, Oz Harvest was born, and so too was Ronni’s mission and life purpose.  Oz Harvest has now provided 195 million meals to hungry people, and is a powerful force in combatting Australia’s food waste issue, meaning that not only has Ronni created a social organization, but also an environmental one that’s making a tangible difference to the health of our planet. Join Shelley for episode #11 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Ronni about:  Her journey to Oz Harvest  How she discovered the joy of helping others  How her strong sense of purpose has enriched her life  How food waste is one of the most dire environmental issues we’re facing, and the small changes that we can all make to make a big difference  The power of purpose and its transformative effect on your life  How inspiring others is a form of self care  The things she does outside of her work to ensure she ages well The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Ronni Khan for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Ronni and her work, you can find it here: https://www.ozharvest.org/company/staff/ronni-kahn-ao/ https://www.instagram.com/ronni.kahn/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!  READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                      Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au    

When it comes to aging well, Dr. Frank Lipman is one of the world’s leading authorities. For more than thirty years he’s been practicing what he likes to call ‘good medicine’, focusing on increasing health rather than waiting to treat disease. Widely recognised as a leader and trailblazer in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Lipman believes good health is about so much more than simply the absence of disease – it’s a holistic state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing.  Author of several best-selling novels, including ‘The New Rules to Aging Well’, he’s also the founder of New York’s Eleven Eleven Wellness centre, and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well, also in New York. Join Shelley for episode 12 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Lipman about:  How it’s not too late to get our health back on track   How our dietary needs change as we get older, and how some simple changes can make huge improvements to our overall health and wellbeing.   How fasting works and its benefits for healthy aging   How to exercise for maximum benefit and mobility as you move through your forties and beyond  What the fascia is and why it’s so important to look after it as we get older  The role of sleep in how healthily we age  Why using alcohol to help you get to sleep is counter productive  Gut health and the microbiome, and how they impact your overall wellbeing  How a positive outlook can help you age well  How your lifestyle choices determine how your genetics are expressed  His thoughts on collagen supplements  Why strategic supplementation can be beneficial for some people  The importance of being kind to yourself as you age The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Dr. Frank Lipman for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Lipman and his work, you can find it here: https://drfranklipman.com/ https://elevenelevenwellness.com/  https://www.the-well.com  Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/       DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au    CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                      Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

For followers of The Aging Project, Shelley Craft will need no introduction whatsoever! She’s hosted the last twelve episodes of The Aging Project podcast, interviewing some of the world’s leading authorities in the art and science of aging well.    Shelley’s career spans decades in the Australian media. She’s also a mother, a business owner, and a mid-forties woman keen to learn how to age well – just like the rest of us!    In this very special ‘bonus’ episode of The Aging Project Podcast, Shelley chats candidly about:  Why The Aging Project has been an ‘unexpected gift’  How her mindset has changed when it comes to exercise, and how Dr. Vonda Wright (episode #1) helped her find her ‘why’  How Shannah Kennedy’s advice in episode #8 has totally changed the choices she makes on a daily basis  How challenging her beliefs about meditation after chatting to Elise Catchlove in episode #4 has made a huge impact on her approach to aging and self-care.   The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle-age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/       A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Shelley Craft for sharing her personal journey with us in this special finale of Season One. Season Two is on its way, so watch this space and check out our socials for more information – it’s going to be huge!   DID YOU LOVE SEASON ONE OF THE AGING PROJECT PODCAST? If you found our first season interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                             Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                   Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                      Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

To say Darin Olien is passionate about health and wellness would be an understatement. As a tireless advocate for healthy living with a long, successful career in the wellness space, Darin’s message is powerful. He’s the author of ‘Superlife – the five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit, and eternally awesome’, and is working on his second book, ‘Fatal Conveniences’. He hosts the juggernaut podcast, ‘The Darin Olien Show’, and co-hosts the Emmy Award Winning docu-series ‘Down To Earth’ with Zac Efron. He also hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol since his early twenties – a decision he believes has helped him live such a big life. We knew he was the perfect person to speak to about the impact of drinking on our aging journey, and we’re so excited to have Darin on the show.  Join Shelley for episode #1 of Season Two of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Darin about: How a hangover changed his life forever The question he asked himself about drinking alcohol that we should all ask ourselves How giving up alcohol can give you more momentum and connect you to your potential The importance of a supportive network when you make changes to your drinking habits Why letting go of other people’s expectations and tuning in to your intuition can make lifestyle changes easier and more transformative than you think How science is showing that even moderate drinking has an alarming effect on our health and physiology His top tips for challenging our relationship with alcohol and how to navigate making changes The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!                                                                                                                                           Thank you to Darin Olien for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Darin and his work, you can find it here: https://darinolien.com/ Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!  READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                              Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                                    Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Let’s take a meno-PAUSE with Dr. Anna Cabeca Dr. Anna Cabeca is the queen of all things menopause. She’s a triple-board certified Ob-Gyn, and a fellow of gynaecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She’s worked one-on-one with more than ten thousand women to help them thrive through perimenopause and beyond, and millions more through her best-selling books and online presence. She’s the author of ‘The Hormone Fix’ and ‘Keto-Green 16’ - and has just released her latest book, ‘MenuPause’, an easy-to-follow diet plan to help break the often-vicious cycle of menopause symptoms. Dr. Anna combines modern medicine with time-tested natural remedies to offer a holistic and highly effective approach to managing menopause. She’s also been through menopause not once, but TWICE – so it’s fair to say she knows a thing or two about it. Join Shelley for episode #2 of Season Two of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Anna about: How being diagnosed with early menopause and infertility at just 39 took her on ahealing journey around the world and changed her life’s work – and the surprising (andwonderful!) results she experienced How doing less can actually be more when it comes to managing the symptoms of peri-menopause The power of shaking up your diet, and how combining dietary approaches can be somuch more efficient than sticking to just one How to shake the peri-menopausal brain fog Her belief that community and knowledge sharing is imperative to empowering andsupporting all women as they transition to menopause How the hormonal weight gain is not your fault – and how to combat it Her daily routine for boosting oxytocin and decreasing cortisol Here are FIVE key tests Dr. Anna she says all women over forty need to ask their doctor for: Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy  Haemoglobin A1C HSCRP DHEA-S URINE PH  The products she recommends to support a healthy journey to menopauseThe Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and toempower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle age by the horns and make it the best time of your life! A BIT EXTRA!Thank you to Dr. Anna Cabeca for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Anna and her work, you can find it here: https://drannacabeca.com/https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/?hl=en Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here:https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us athello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:Host: Shelley CraftProducer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Dr. Amy Killen is an anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician who specialises in aesthetics and sexual medicine - and she wants you to know that you have the power to decide how well you age. In this in-depth chat, Dr. Amy empowers us with loads of juicy information about how our skin, hair, and sex lives change as we get older, and how we can combat those changes to ensure that we’re in the driver’s seat as we go through perimenopause and beyond. Join Shelley for episode #3 of Season Two of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Amy Killen about:   How hormonal shifts in our forties change our hair, skin, and sex lives The treatments that can trick our bodies into making more of the essential ingredients for healthy skin - collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid Our skin’s greatest enemies and how to defend yourself against them The top treatments for achieving your best skin How our hair changes as we age Ways to combat thinning hair associated with aging How perimenopause and menopause can impact our sex drive How issues with sex drive are often indicators of other health and lifestyle problems The things we can do to improve our sex lives in our forties and beyond How orgasms can help with a long list of health concerns The supplements and medical tests she recommends to support healthy aging The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle age by the horns and make it the best time of your life!   A BIT EXTRA!  Thank you to Dr. Amy Killen for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Amy and her work, you can find it here: https://dramykillen.com/ Instagram: @dr.amybkillen   Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/     DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! @youmusttryit www.youmusttryit.com  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:                                                                                                                                     Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                         Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast             Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Functional dentist Dr. Mark Burhenne wants you to forget what you think you know about oral health. With 35 years of clinical experience, Mark is passionate about educating the industry and the public about the vital importance of functional dentistry to our overall health. Known internationally as Dr. B, Mark is one of the world’s leading authorities in functional dentistry, is the author of ‘The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox’, and has a huge Instagram following on his page @askthedentist, where he shares game-changing tips on how best to care for our health via our mouths.  In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Burhenne shares his insights into how the influence of our oral microbiome has been underestimated for way too long, and how a healthy mouth will help us age better.  In this episode we ask the question, could the health of our oral microbiome be a crucial piece of the aging well puzzle? Join Shelley for episode #4 of Season Two of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Burhenne about: How what happens in our mouths can age us prematurely   How functional dentistry differs from the traditional approach we’re used to   How the division between medicine and dentistry is counter-productive and harmful, and how collaboration between doctors and dentists can vastly improve patient outcomes   The link between gum disease and dementia   How oral inflammation causes inflammation in the body   How oral microbiome testing is beginning to improve oral care in the USA   The products you’re probably using every day that are damaging your oral microbiome   His top tips for creating and maintaining a healthy oral microbiome   The dangers of fluoride   The four top enemies of a healthy mouth   The crucial importance of nose-breathing to longevity and dental health   The things we can do right now to start improving our oral microbiome and dental health The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle age by the horns and make it the best time of your life!   A BIT EXTRA!    Thank you to Dr. Mark Burhenne for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Mark and his work, you can find it here: www.askthedentist.com Instagram: @askthedentist   Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/       DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!    READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au    GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:  Host: Shelley Craft                                                                                                                         Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team:  Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Dr. Yael Joffe is a world-leading expert in nutrigenomics, and is here with us to share her incredible knowledge and passion for the way our lifestyle and dietary choices can change the way our DNA dictates how well we age. She is the co-author of three books, ‘It’s Not Just Your Genes’, ‘The SNP Journal’, and ‘Genes To Plate’, and the founder of 3x4 Genetics, a company that has developed a life-changing genetic test designed to give people personalised and actionable health recommendations based on their unique DNA. Dr. Yael is dedicated to training medical practitioners to use the testing to understand and help their patients on a deep, difference-making level. We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Yael to the podcast – she has a knack for simplifying this incredibly complex topic so that everyone can understand how insight into our DNA is the key to aging well. Join Shelley for episode #5 of Season Two of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Dr. Yael Joffe about: How the death of her grandmother changed her career, and set her on a whole new life path How our diet and lifestyle choices change the way our genes switch on and off, creating an opportunity for healing and great health and longevity How insight into your DNA allows you to take action that will help you age well How cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage have magical powers over our Genes The incredible power of phytonutrients to work with the body to create good health, and how they’re more effective than pharmaceuticals How disease is the result of our lifestyles not matching our DNA How our DNA dictates the way we experience hunger, appetite, and fullness The well-known BRCA gene, and how you can delay or prevent it from expressing itself and creating breast cancer The Aging Project is on a mission to discover and share the secrets to aging well, and to empower you to make great choices for your health and wellbeing in your forties and beyond. Hosted by Shelley Craft, The Aging Project Podcast will introduce you to the leading minds in the field of aging fabulously. Her insightful interviews will inspire you to take middle age by the horns and make it the best time of your life!   A BIT EXTRA! Thank you to Dr. Yael Joffe for taking the time to chat with us. If you’d like more information about Dr. Yael and her work, you can find it here: https://www.3x4genetics.com/ Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/   DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!   READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au   YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! @youmusttryit www.youmusttryit.com   GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

We’ve all heard the old saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but our podcast guest this week wants you to know that they’re also the windows to your overall health – and to how well you’re aging.  In this week’s episode, we’re asking what our eyes can tell us, and how we can maintain optimal eye health as we get older. To help us answer those questions is Dr. Rani Banik – a world-leading board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist who’s joining us all the way from New York City. Dr. Rani specializes in the intricate connections between our eyes and our brain, and is an authority on how our lifestyle and dietary choices can impact our eye and brain health as we age. I loved this episode – Dr. Rani’s passion for her work is so evident in her chat with Shelley, and the discussion really got me thinking about my eye health, which has been something I must admit I haven’t thought that much about ‘till now. The episode is now ready for you to listen to – I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I hope you were as inspired by last week’s incredible chat with Dr. Yael Joffe as Shelley and I were. I know I for one have been incorporating some raw cruciferous veggies into my meals to turn on those amazing detoxifying genes!   And finally, thanks to all of you who’ve been tagging @theagingproject on social media – we love seeing the impact The Aging Project is having on our community!  Amanda x On the podcast this week: ‘Our eyes are a window to our health’ - DR. RANI BANIK\ Dr. Rani Banik has been a neuro-ophthalmologist caring for the eye/brain connection of her patients for more than twenty years, but it wasn’t until western medicine failed to cure her own debilitating migraines that she started thinking there must be something more. After doing her own research into alternative therapies, and then specialist training in functional medicine, Dr. Rani now combines traditional medical and surgical methods with lifestyle and dietary modifications to give her patients a holistic approach to improving their eye and brain health.  Shelley’s chat with Dr. Rani covers a lot of ground – from how to eat for good eye health, to blue light, to the most common eye issue for women over forty, and much more.  Enjoy ladies – and here’s to good eye health! ‘LET’S AGE WELL TOGETHER’ SEASON TWO CHALLENGE SERIES This week’s challenge: Increase your Omega 3 consumption this week. Try to fit in some oily fish like salmon, or plant-based options like chia seeds, or hemp seeds.   Dr. Rani mentioned we need over 25 nutrients to keep our eyes healthy, and the best way to get them is to eat as many different coloured fruits and veggies as possible. She suggested if we eat a different colour with each meal, we’ll get close to those 25 nutrients over the course of a week. Try that!  Make a note of the changes in your vision (e.g. floaters, peripheral vision, flashing lights) and discuss them with your doctor or ophthalmologist.  Take positive action and book an appointment with a neuro-ophthalmologist. Here is the website Dr. Rani mentioned to help you find one near you: https://www.nanosweb.org/  Reflect on the changes you’ve made over the last four weeks and do something nice for yourself to celebrate. Making changes to long-held habits isn’t always easy, but by doing it little bit by little bit, big progress is possible! We’re so glad you’re here with us on this aging well journey!   What we’re loving this week: This week we’re loving Dr. Rani’s Instagram page! She offers so many great tips for maintaining eye and brain health, and she’s so engaging and easy to watch. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/?hl=en   You Must Try It The launch of our new sister site is getting closer! Like you, we’ve become so confused about what products to buy for ourselves. There’s just way too much choice - and how do we know what really works? Our goal at You Must Try It is to bring you tried and tested products – good stuff only! From skin care to supplements, we will have you covered.  Sign up to know when we’re launching:  https://youmusttryit.com/  Missed a podcast episode? If you’re new to The Aging Project or you’ve missed an episode of the podcast, don’t worry! Every episode from Season One is still available for you when you’re ready – just search for The Aging Project wherever you get your podcasts.   Keep those reviews coming! Thank you SO much to all of you who’ve left us a review on iTunes during Season One! If you’re loving the podcast and haven’t left a review yet, we would appreciate it so much.   READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  YOU MUST TRY IT!  Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff!  @youmusttryit  www.youmusttryit.com  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!  If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at: hello@theagingproject.com.au  CREDITS:  Host: Shelley Craft  Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au