Age Less / Live More
Episodes
674: Final Episode
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 700 episodes, this is the final episode of Age Less / Live More. What started as a way to answer yoga students' questions gradually evolv...
673: Body-Mind Trauma with Dr. Aoife O'Donovan
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the chicken or the egg? Did your chemical imbalance lead to weight gain, or did weight changes trigger a hormonal shift? Did depression cause ne...
672: How to Personalize Your Healthspan Journey with Rachele Pojednic
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you search online for ways to live a healthy life, you're bombarded by charismatic speakers, some with medical degrees or PhDs, promising miracle...
671: How to Love Someone with Mental Illness with Dr. Michelle D. Sherman
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled to support a close friend or family member dealing with a mental health condition? How do you know when you're truly helping r...
670: Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Mel Pohl
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain affects as many as 1 in 5 people worldwide and can lead to a huge reduction in quality of life, drug addiction, and very desperate outcom...
669: Constipation Nation with Dr. Carmen Fong
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On any given day, up to one in three people experience GI tract troubles—whether it's gas, bloating, indigestion, or constipation. These issues are ...
668: Endurance Lessons from an Anthropologist with Dr. Michael Crawley
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In endurance sports, certain countries consistently dominate the podium. While many theories attempt to explain this, the most overlooked—and perhap...
667: Longevity & Your Face with Dr. Cory S. Goldberg
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aging is deeply personal—there's no right or wrong way to do it. Some people embrace every new anti-aging intervention, while others prefer to let n...
666: The Future of Medicine with Dr. Abraham M. Nussbaum
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're navigating a paradox in health and wellness. Developed nations are sicker than ever, yet healthcare systems have reached remarkable levels of ad...
665: Strong Joints After 50 with Will Harlow
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By middle age, most people have at least one joint that causes them problems—maybe a knee, hip, their lower back, or shoulder. How should you handle...
664: Your Healthiest Brain with Dr. Sui H. Wong
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about improving our health, our brain is often overlooked, but it shouldn't be. Neurodegenerative illnesses are among the leading causes...
663: Introduction to Metabolomics with Oliver Fiehn
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the word "metabolism," you might think of calories or basal metabolic rate—the energy your body needs to survive. But metabolism is mu...
662: Good Ideas for Bad Knees with Daniel White
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bad knees can feel like a roadblock to living your best life, but modern treatments and techniques can offer real solutions. Whether you're exploring ...
661: Fix Your Stress with Nick Bolhuis
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When stress turns into overwhelm and overwhelm leads to burnout, we all break down in different ways. Some of us get sick or feel anxious and depresse...
660: Why We Eat Too Much with Andrew Jenkinson
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you feel hungry, even when you've eaten plenty? What drives your cravings, second servings, and post-dinner sweet tooth? In this week's episode...
659: Finding Mental Health in 2025 with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you're physically ill, rest and support are often readily offered. But when you're mentally unwell—grappling with anxiety, depression, or even ...
658: Will HRT give you cancer? with Dr. Erika Schwartz
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2002, the Women's Health Initiative study on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) sent shockwaves through the medical world, halting a major study due...
657: Surf Therapy with Natalie Small
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're living in a time where mental health is at an all-time low, and while awareness of the mental health crisis has never been higher, the question ...
656: A New Approach to Pain with Olivia Sinaiko and Vanessa Blackstone
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain affects an estimated one in five people, manifesting as knee pain, back pain, migraines, and countless other symptoms. Unfortunately, the...
655: Healthy Sleep for the Whole Family with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to health and wellness, it's easy to focus on diet, exercise, and even supplements, but sleep often takes a back seat. Since sleep is es...
654: Overcoming the Fertility Crisis with Gabriela Rosa
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility isn't just about having kids—it's a health signal for everyone. Gabriela Rosa, a fertility expert, unpacks the deeper health issues often ...
653: Staying Active Life in Midlife & Beyond with Kevin R. Stone, MD
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main reasons people stop doing the activities they love is injury—especially to the lower back and knees, which are common in midlife an...
652: Leadership at Work with Robert Glazer
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2020, the way we work has shifted dramatically. Many of us are now working remotely, at least part-time, and even those back in physical offices...
651: Managing Heart Health with Dr. Matthew J. Budoff
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. While we know the importance of exercise, weight management, and blood pressure control, wh...
650: The Power of CBT and Hypnotherapy with Daniel Fryer
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you break your arm, your next steps are clear. The doctor will put it in a cast for a couple months, and then afterwards, you'll nurse it back to s...
649: Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis with Garth McLean
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every form of exercise has its strengths. Yoga is particularly good at reducing inflammation, training the nervous system, and reducing stress and str...
648: The Power of Hypnosis with Dr. David Spiegel
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're going through a mental health crisis—whether it's depression, anxiety, stress, or overwhelm—the default advice you'll likely hear is to ...
647: Rethinking Retirement with Campbell Gerrish and Caroline Brecker
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having a meaningful, rewarding career that spanned 20 or 30 years, or perhaps several different careers over 30 or 40 years, each contributing...
646: Hypopressive Training - Deep Core Strength with Trista Zinn
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think about a strong core, we usually picture six-pack muscles. While that's part of the story, there's much more to it. The deeper c...
645: How to Become Panic Proof with Dr. Nicole Cain
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are issues many of us face daily. But the real challenge is knowing what to do when you're wired but exhausted, when wo...
644: Get to Know Your Body with Gil Hedley
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pop quiz: how many bones in your body can you name? How many muscles? Do you know the difference between tendons, ligaments, and fascia? We are all wa...
643: Mindfulness for Busy People with Willem Kuyken
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you were more present in your life—at work, at home, with the people and projects that mean the most to you? What if you spent less time rum...
642: The Health Benefits of Muscle with Dan van den Hoek
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about healthspan and longevity, your first thought probably isn't "muscle" - but it should be. Here are just some of the benefits of mu...
641: Understanding Fiber and Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fiber is often overlooked in discussions about diet, weight loss, and immunity, but it shouldn't be. Fiber is essential for digestive health, improvin...
640: Understanding Chronic Pain with Dr. David Clarke
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with conditions like gastrointestinal issues, back pain, and migraine topping the list. In many c...
639: Weight Loss Bankruptcy with Lucas Rockwood
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic brand Tupperware filed for bankruptcy this week, burdened with over $1.2 billion of debt. They've reached a point of no return, where diggi...
638: Brain Talk with Dr. Jesse Rissman
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscience might be the final frontier when it comes to the human body. There is still so much to be discovered and understood about memory, attenti...
637: Telomeres and Aging with Dr. Richard Allsopp
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know how old you are, but do you know your biological age? Meaning, are your body and brain younger or older than your chronological years? For an...
636: Understanding Sleep with Dr. Ketema Paul
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is as vital for life as food, water, and breathing, but knowing its importance doesn't necessarily provide you with the tools to improve it. Wha...
635: Understanding the Gut Microbiome with Dr. Gregor Reid
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside your gastrointestinal tract there are trillions of microbes, about 3 lbs in total, and in terms of absolute numbers, you have more microbial ce...
634: How to Become Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The way we work has changed more in the past four years than it has in the past 20. An estimated 43 percent of Americans are now working at least part...
633: How to Thrive in Menopause with Dr. Liz Lyster
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the obvious fact that every woman will experience menopause, support and education on the topic remains embarrassingly sparse. Worse still, mi...
632: Regenerative Medicine for Your Joints with Professor Paul Lee
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The joint pain market is fraught with wild claims, fringe treatments, and scary interventions. At the same time, whether you've got hip, knee, or back...
631: Mental Health in Later Life with Dr. Helen Lavretsky
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the WHO at least 14 percent of people over 60 have a mental health disorder with depression and anxiety at the top of the list. Lonelines...
630: Reversing Insulin Resistance with Dr. Morgan Nolte
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In middle age and beyond, your metabolism changes. It's easier to gain weight - particularly around your midsection - and it's very hard to lose it. T...
629: Living with IBS & Crohn's Disease with Dane Johnson
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Digestive health issues can make every day a challenge, put strain on personal relationships, and even become life threatening if advanced and untreat...
628: Finding Love in Middle Age with Evan Marc Katz
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one wants to die alone, and yet according to Pew Research, 29% of people aged 50 to 64 are single. That number jumps to 36% for those over 65. Dati...
627: Learning to Grieve with Christina Rasmussen
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're lucky enough to live a long life, you'll inevitably be challenged by loss - the loss of family, friends, potentially even your spouse. Despi...
626: Anxious Attachment with Jessica Baum
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Much of how we interact with the world comes from early experiences from our childhood, with our family, and in our community. Attachment styles are p...
625: High Performance Life with Derin McMains
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world of professional athletes and the concept of your body being your business, with its performance directly linked to your paycheck is complete...
Age Less / Live More Trailer
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
624: Transcendental Meditation and Consciousness with Tony Nader
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transcendental meditation is arguably the most popular meditation technique in the world, and the TM organization has funded the bulk of published lit...
623: The Amazing World of Fungi with Arturo Casadevall
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fungi have played an important role both in culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, but these magical living organisms are often ove...
622: Virtual Reality for Brain Health with Amir Bozorgzadeh
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I was eleven years old, my grandmother predicted the demise of the personal computer. "Staring at the screen will ruin your eyes," she proclaimed...
621: The Future of Love with Roanne van Voorst
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is accelerating at a blistering pace with obvious innovations in the devices we have in our pockets, in our homes, and in our cars. Less vi...
620: Train Your Brain with Ben Rein
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges that comes with aging is cognitive decline. You lose your keys, you can't remember the neighbor's name, and your brain s...
619: ASMR Brain Tingles with Craig Richard
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Ross was a popular PBS painting instructor in the 80s and 90s, but little did he know that decades later, he'd develop a cult following of people ...
618: Methylation, Epigenetics & Longevity with Steve Horvath
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kane Tanaka of Japan died in 2022 at the age of 119. Lucile Randon of France died in 2023 at 118. Jiroemon Kimura of Japan died in 2023 at 116, the ol...
617: The Power of Wonder with Monica Parker
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finland has been dubbed the happiest country in the world, but in reality Finns are content, not overwhelmed with joy. They have a high GDP per capita...
616: Rethinking Pain with Dr. Amy Baxter
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling with chronic pain and trying to find help, you've probably noticed that the pain management industry is a big minefield with hard...
615: 12 Steps and Yoga with Nikki Myers
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1980s, Nancy Reagan coined the term, "Just say no!" and spearheaded the social aspect of the so-called war on drugs. It didn't work, nor have a...
614: Injuries Happen - Stay Positive with Dr. Ariele Foster
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries can derail your best healthy lifestyle plans, and if you're not careful, they can lead to deconditioning and loss of function. But here's wha...
613: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Sleep with Dr. Sujay Kansagra
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and we need good sleep quality as well, which means cycling through light, deep, and REM phas...
612: Stem Cells for Healing with Christian Drapeau
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In regenerative medicine and longevity, it's difficult to separate signal from noise. The search for the fountain of youth is a story as old as humani...
611: Getting Started with Meditation with Ann Swanson
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in meditation and have downloaded an app or purchased a book, yet fail to consistently follow through, this week's podcast is for...
610: Understanding Attachment Styles with Thais Gibson
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. While most people would probably agree with that statement, they would al...
609: Why Everyone Can and Should Learn Anatomy with Justin Cottle
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health education is lacking in most school systems, to the extent that most high school graduates can't name 10 muscles in their own bodies. Anatomica...
608: The Importance of Community & Fitness with Greg Drach
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm an introvert. In my private life, I don't talk much and am mostly in my head. But since the forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, I've come t...
607: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind with Dr. Georgia Ede
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no such thing as a perfect human diet because we are all unique and have unique objectives. The bodybuilder eats to build mass, the dieter pl...
606: The Future of Longevity Medicine with Dr. Charles Brenner
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't know the meaning of life, but I know the purpose of life: to survive and procreate." This quote was from a biologist on the podcast eight yea...
605: Stem Cells & The Future of Healing with Dr. Jeffrey M. Gross
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've got a bum knee or wonky hip. Your doctor says you're a candidate for a joint replacement, and your insurance has approved the procedure - but y...
604: The Future of Arthritis Treatments with Dr. Tonia Vincent
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear inflammation of your joints, is so common that some research suggests half of us over the age of 65 will be affected...
603: Mindful Weight Loss with Nagina Abdullah
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The top New Year's resolutions involve weight loss and fitness. In my industry, January is boom time and February is gloom time as most people have gi...
602: How to Have a Sober Year with Rachel Hechtman
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol is involved in 28 percent of all fatal car accidents, 37 percent of all violent crime, and is responsible for an unknown number of mental and ...
601: Your Calorie Math is Wrong with Lucas Rockwood
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If weight loss is one of your New Year's resolutions, you're probably as frustrated and confused as the rest of us with all the conflicting advice and...
600: How to Choose Healthy Skincare Products with Marcel Voss
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are worried that their favorite deodorant is going to cause them an early death, but when it comes down to it, we're more worried that we'...
599: Women's Sexual Health with Dr. Lori Brotto
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual health requires collaboration and alignment between partners. Many couples get stuck and the resulting conflicts commonly escalate to breakups....
598: Preventative Health Breakthrough with Dr. Hari Mani
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cynicism is a huge problem in health care, both from patients and providers. Patients are frustrated their doctors have so little time during visits a...
597: The Rise of Ayahuasca in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Simon Ruffell
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is a huge and growing problem, and psychedelic medicine is suddenly on a fast track toward legalization. Ayahuasca is a traditional medi...
596: The Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how comfortable or challenging your life is, chances are you suffer from poor concentration, stress, anxiety, or overwhelm with some consist...
595: Overcoming Eating Disorders with Ruth Micallef
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health challenges are often suffered in silence, behind closed doors. That is perhaps most true of eating disorders which affect people of all ...
594: Understanding Your Fascia with David Lesondak
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think of your muscles like ground beef, and fascia like plastic wrap that creates a scaffolding like structure in, around, and through the muscle. Fas...
593: Understanding Hormones Peptide Therapy with Kyle Gillett
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone ages differently. Some people age gracefully, others fall off a cliff when it comes to their health. Hormones are usually an issue for most p...
592: How to Stop Binge Eating with Sarah Dosanjh
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all had the experience of opening a new pint of ice cream fully intending to just have a spoonful, and then 10 minutes later, the container is e...
591: Psoriasis: Heal Your Skin with Dayna Hrovath
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition affecting as many as three percent of the population. While prescription medicine and creams can relieve symptoms...
590: MDMA for Couples Counseling with Jonathan Robinson
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MDMA, better known as the party drug ecstasy, has been legalized in Australia and will soon be approved in The United States for use in psychotherapy....
589: How to Run Pain-Free with Hilary McCloy
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running is an amazing way to build cardiorespiratory fitness, it's accessible to just about anyone, and you can start right now. The problem? An estim...
588: From Suffering to Growth with Dr. Julia DiGangi
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if your greatest pain in life was not the terrible things that happen to you, but instead the confusion and disjunction between your mind and bod...
587: The Truth About Aging with Stephen Kritchevsky
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Longevity is having a moment on social media right now with Silicon Valley paying teenage boys to have blood transfusions, experimental peptide inject...
586: Bounce Back from Burnout with Dr. Neha Sangwan
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel burned out? My guest on this week's podcast, Dr. Neha Sangwan, defines burnout as exhaustion, ineffectiveness, and cynicism. Once that tri...
585: How to Experience Life Like a Billionaire with Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have a bucket list of things we'll do once we grow up, after the kids move out, once we've retired… or someday. The problem with someday ...
584: Healing Your Hips with Mehmet Gem
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hip pain ranges from minor pinching felt during squats to excruciating pain that causes you to limp or even need the support of a cane. Like all joint...
583: Pelvic Floor Health with Clare Bourne
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic floor problems affect an estimated 40 percent of the population. Common symptoms include incontinence, prolapse, premature ejaculation, and irr...
582: Improve Your Public Speaking with Ben Crosby
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking and communication skills are crucial for every aspect of life. Whether you're negotiating a promotion at work or advocating for yourse...
581: Are You Under-Muscled with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think about getting in shape, their first priority is usually fat loss - and for good reason. Excess adipose tissue can, in many case...
580: Microdosing Psilocybin with Cori Sue Morris
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Psilocybin mushrooms (aka magic mushrooms) are being studied and used for their therapeutic and mental health benefits. These powerful substances have...
579: Why Are Allergies on the Rise with Theresa MacPhail
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food allergies are a common and growing problem. To complicate things further, food allergy tests have a fifty percent false positive rate and most ge...
578: How to Be a Free Thinker with Patrick Fagan
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a phone or computer, you could start a media company right now and publish and share whatever you like. On one hand, this is amazing and d...
577: Male Sexual Health - Fact vs Fiction About ED with Dr. Anne Truong
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erectile dysfunction is often a canary in the coalmine for metabolic health problems, and it might be just the motivation some men need to make some c...
576: How to Quit Sugar with Dr. Andrea Grayson
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Give a baby an ice cream cone and watch his eye brain light up with pleasure. The desire for sweet is hard-wired into us, but our access to sweet is u...