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Dr. Jeffrey Gladden joins the show to discuss longevity, healthy aging, nervous system health, and what it means to live young for a lifetime. Together, we explore why feeling unwell should not automatically be accepted as a normal part of aging, how clinicians can look beyond symptoms to address deeper drivers of health, and why curiosity, purpose, performance, and daily habits all matter for a longer, more vibrant life.We dive into:Why “normal for your age” should not always be the goalThe difference between lifespan, healthspan, and staying usefulDr. Gladden’s five-circle approach to longevityLooking beyond symptoms to address the root cause of the root causeHow the nervous system supports strength, balance, agility, and performanceThe connection between stress, vagal tone, the brain, and the bodyHow clinicians can begin incorporating longevity medicine into practiceWhy personalized data and emerging technology could transform patient careSimple lifestyle changes that can support healthy agingHow daily habits become rituals and ultimately shape identityThe role of curiosity, play, joy, and purpose in living young for a lifetime🕒Chapters00:00 Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gladden00:42 How “How Good Can I Be?” Changed His Approach to Aging02:24 Why “Normal for Your Age” Shouldn’t Be the Goal03:38 What Age Do You Want to Be for the Rest of Your Life?05:34 What Does Longevity Really Mean?06:30 Why Staying Useful Matters More Than a Number07:13 A 30-Year-Old Body and a 300-Year-Old Mind08:44 Curiosity, Wisdom, and a Growth Mindset10:34 The Five Circles of Longevity10:59 Addressing the Root Cause of the Root Cause11:39 Using Advanced Testing to Build a Broader Health Picture12:20 Building Strength, Agility, and Lifelong Performance13:16 Why Training the Nervous System Matters14:01 Designing Your Environment to Support Longevity15:09 Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Health16:56 Measuring and Strengthening the Vagus Nerve18:39 Training the Entire Nervous System19:56 Alcohol, Travel, Sleep, and Healthy Habits21:19 How Clinicians Can Enter the Longevity Space24:13 Advice for the Next Generation of Physicians25:33 Why Longevity Medicine Requires Curiosity26:51 The Future of Personalized Medicine and Quantum Computing28:23 Simple Ways to Begin Supporting Longevity29:37 How Healthy Habits Become Part of Your Identity30:32 Rediscovering Play, Movement, and Joy31:37 Letting Go of Perfection and Trying Something New33:11 Final Takeaways🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MDhttps://nourishmedicine.com/https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/🔗 Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACChttps://www.gladdenlongevity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffgladden_md/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again!Follow Us:📸 Instagram: / vibrantwellness 💼 LinkedIn: / vibrantwellness 📧 Contact Us: [email protected]:All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.Email us at: [email protected]