Age Less / Live More

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 walking around with a supercomputer between our ears, and our bodies themselves are a biological miracle - and yet we hardly pay them any mind. How strange! On this week’s podcast, we’ll attempt to spark your interest.

Listen and learn:

  • About the wonderful world of fascia
  • How we are all mirrors and snowflakes, anatomically speaking
  • The ethical considerations with human dissections and cadavers

Links

Gil’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Gil Hedley is an expert in human dissection and anatomy with over 29 years of experience. He is widely known for his pioneering approach to teaching and exploring the body through a blend of science, mindfulness, and embodiment.

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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 ruminating about the past and worrying about the future? Wouldn’t that be nice? I think mindfulness is at its peak popularity right now because most of us are so mindless most of the time—doom scrolling, binge watching, and filled with fear, all while missing out on the lives we’ve worked so hard to build. Or maybe that’s just me. My guest this week is a psychologist who has blended cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness to achieve remarkable results.

Listen and learn:

  • How anyone, even a busy new mom, can learn to add in mindful practices throughout the day
  • How Eastern wisdom can inform Western lives
  • The power of noticing but not welcoming the storm on the horizon
  • The role of mindfulness in managing depression

Links:

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/team/willem-kuyken

https://bit.ly/m/MindfulnessforLife

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Willem Kuyken, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of mindfulness and psychological science at the University of Oxford. He is known for his work on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), focusing on using mindfulness to prevent depression and promote mental wellbeing. He is the author of the book, Mindfulness for Life.

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Direct download: Podcast_643_-_Mindfulness_for_Busy_People_with__Willem_Kuyken.mp3
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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 muscle strength and mass, particularly as you age: increased metabolic rate, improved insulin sensitivity, improved bone density, better joint health, improved balance and stability, cardiovascular health, preserving mobility, improved mental health, reduced risk of sarcopenia, and even enhanced fat loss. On this week's podcast, you’ll meet an exercise physiologist who will help you understand not just the “why” but also the “how” behind strength training.  

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of strength training, particularly in later life
  • The difference between Type I and Type II muscles
  • The dangers of lifting - myth vs reality
  • How to get strong without adding bulk

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Dan’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dan van den Hoek is a Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology. His academic and professional work focuses on the physiological responses to exercise. Dan is dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practical applications in health and wellness through exercise interventions.

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Direct download: Podcast_642_-_The_Health_Benefits_of_Muscle_with_Dan_van_den_Hoek.mp3
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Fiber is often overlooked in discussions about diet, weight loss, and immunity, but it shouldn’t be. Fiber is essential for digestive health, improving gut motility, and regulating bowel movements. It’s also key for weight management, as high-fiber foods are more filling. Research shows that fiber can reduce LDL cholesterol, potentially lowering the risk of heart disease. Additionally, fiber lowers the glycemic load of foods, helping to prevent metabolic syndrome and related conditions. Fiber also plays a crucial role in microbiome health, acting as a prebiotic to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which positively impacts immune function, mental health, and more. The issue? Most of us don’t eat enough fiber or a wide variety of plants. My guest on this podcast is a gastroenterologist who literally wrote the book on fiber and will share his insights on how to heal your gut.

Listen and learn:

  • About fiber, resistant starch, and polyphenols as prebiotics
  • Why you should aim to eat 30 plant foods weekly
  • The importance of colorful plant foods
  • How fiber transforms into anti-inflammatory short chain fats in your gut
  • The reward vs. risks of fecal transplants

Links:

Will’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He is the US medical director of Zoe and founder of 38Tera.

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Direct download: Podcast_641_-_Understanding_Fiber_and_Gut_Health_with_Dr_Will_Bulsiewicz.mp3
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Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with conditions like gastrointestinal issues, back pain, and migraine topping the list. In many cases, psychological factors play a significant role in causing or worsening pain. Despite overwhelming evidence, the mind-body connection is often ignored or dismissed as "all in your head," as though that makes it less serious. My guest this week has dedicated his work to educating both medical professionals and patients on the power of the mind to relieve and even reverse chronic pain.

Listen and learn:

  • How adverse childhood experiences can contribute to or even cause chronic pain
  • Why most medical professionals are not trained in psychological triggers for chronic pain
  • How awareness, vocalization, and writing can potentially help
  • The future of pain treatment

Learn more at:

EndChronicPain.org

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. David Clarke is President of the Psycho-physio-logic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit focused on addressing chronic pain through a biopsychosocial approach. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, with an MD from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College. Dr. Clarke is an international lecturer, author, and advocate for non-invasive treatments of stress-related medical conditions.

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Direct download: Podcast_640_-_Tackling_Chronic_Pain_with_Dr._David_Clarke.mp3
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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 digging out is virtually impossible. In many ways, this mirrors the struggle of those facing severe obesity—a situation where years of weight gain have led to a seemingly insurmountable challenge.

Just as companies can file for Chapter 11 and start afresh, people now have a potential reset button with the advent of weight loss drugs like semaglutide. In this week’s podcast, I’ll delve into this rapidly evolving landscape and what it could mean for those facing their own weight loss bankruptcy.

Listen and learn:

  • How diabetes drugs are being used for weight loss and why
  • Are diabetics missing out because of this trend?
  • What are the safety concerns and risks of these new drugs?
  • What happens when you stop using them?
  • The risks vs rewards of long-term use
  • Navigating the costs and practical considerations

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Direct download: Podcast_639_-_Weight_Loss_Bankruptcy_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
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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, attention, and how we learn. My guest on this week’s podcast runs a research lab at UCLA that uses brain imaging and electrical stimulation to see if science can move the needle and unlock our potential.

Listen and learn:

  • What memory is and why it’s impossible to isolate in the brain
  • Why some primates have better short-term recall than humans
  • How theta wave stimulation might improve memory
  • The challenges with testing and tracking attention

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Jesse’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Jesse Rissman is an Associate Professor at UCLA in both the Psychology and Psychiatry departments. He is also part of several research centers focused on studying the brain and memory. Dr. Rissman earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University. His research looks at how the brain supports memory and how we control it, using methods like brain imaging and stimulation.

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Direct download: Podcast_638_-_Brain_Talk_with_Dr._Jesse_Rissman.mp3
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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 anyone interested in slowing down aging and preventing disease and illness, telomeres are an important part of the discussion. These chromosomal caps provide insight into the health or senescence of cells and can provide some limited insight into how well you’re aging.

Listen and learn:

  • About the FOX03 gene and its role in longevity
  • The predictive power of telomeres for biological age and longevity
  • Why the enzyme telomerase is a crucial and often missing part of the discussion
  • How longevity is a game of slowing - not stopping - the aging process
  • The importance of lifestyle choices on telomere length

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Richard’s Work

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Richard Allsopp is an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii, with a primary focus on the biology of aging, particularly telomere biology. His research investigates the mechanisms of telomere loss and its implications on cellular aging and age-related diseases. 

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Direct download: Podcast_637_-_Telomeres_and_Aging_with_Dr._Richard_Allsopp_2.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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. What if you toss and turn and can’t sleep until late? What if you wake up five times a night to pee? What if you work night shifts and suffer from jetlag-like symptoms weekly? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a researcher whose work is focused on understanding and improving sleep homeostasis.

Listen and learn:

  • Why some people don’t operate on a 24 hour clock
  • How certain individuals seem to adapt to irregular work schedules without health problems
  • Sleep pattern changes with aging and what that means for your health
  • The importance of seeing a sleep specialist if you suspect any problems
  • Gizmos vs. lab tech vs. subjective journaling

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Dr. Paul’s Lab

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Ketema Paul is a professor of integrative biology and physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying sleep and circadian rhythms. Dr. Paul has published extensively on how sleep duration and quality impact health, with a particular emphasis on the role of sleep in metabolic disorders.

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Direct download: Podcast_636_-_Understanding_Sleep_with_Dr_Ketema_Paul.mp3
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Inside your gastrointestinal tract there are trillions of microbes, about 3 lbs in total, and in terms of absolute numbers, you have more microbial cells than human cells. This collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are collectively referred to as your gut microbiome, and at this juncture of human history, most of us struggle with some degree of gut dysbiosis. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated his work to the study of gut microbiome and how to fix it when things go wrong.

Listen and learn:

  • Why most probiotics haven’t been tested on humans
  • How specific strains are required for specific problems
  • Whether stool tests are really worth it
  • The future of fecal transplants and poop banking

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Gregor Reid is a microbiologist whose work is focused on human microbiome and probiotics. He’s authored over 500 scientific publications and is the author of the book, Probiotics: A Story About Hope.

Links

www.lawsonresearch.ca

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Direct download: Podcast_635_-_Understanding_the_Gut_Microbiome_with_Dr._Gregor_Reid_2.mp3
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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 partially from home, artificial intelligence is making most people at least marginally more productive, and we’re all connected all of the time. This sounds good–or at least exciting–but is it working for you? Are you more efficient? More balanced? More creative? My guest on this week’s podcast wrote a book on efficiency in our modern world, a quickly changing landscape where decade old systems and processes have become obsolete.

Listen and learn:

  • How time energy management is now more important that time management
  • Why productivity should be measured in terms of results not total work completed
  • How to break up your day based on your peak creative blocks
  • Why we need to rethink the way we measure and track work

Links

www.MithuStoroni.com  

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Mithu Storoni is a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and author, best known for her work on stress and its effects on the brain. Her books include Stress Proof and her forthcoming title, Hyperefficient. 

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Direct download: Podcast_634_-_How_to_Become_Hyper_Efficient_with_Dr._Mithu_Storoni.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

Despite the obvious fact that every woman will experience menopause, support and education on the topic remains embarrassingly sparse. Worse still, misinterpreted studies have left many fearful of hormone replacement therapy and determined to simply white knuckle their way through this transition. My guest on this week’s podcast is an OB-GYN specializing in women’s hormonal health, who’ll help you understand your options.

Listen and learn:

  • Why the breast cancer risk of HRT was misinterpreted and remains a false boogeyman
  • How balanced hormones can improve sleep, preserve bone mass, and even provide cardioprotective benefits
  • The reality of patches, creams, sublingual tablets, and ingestions
  • About timelines and planning for the future

Links

Dr. Liz’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Liz Lyster is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 25 years of experience specializing in hormonal health, wellness, and longevity. She is an acclaimed speaker and author of Go For Great! and Dr. Liz's Easy Guide to Menopause.

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Direct download: Podcast_633_-_How_to_Thrive_in_Menopause_with_Dr_Liz_Lyster_1.mp3
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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 pain, there are some truly remarkable mainstream and alternative options you’ll want to consider. But you need to take agency over the process as your decisions can have a huge impact on the quality of your life. My guest on this week’s podcast is a surgeon who takes a holistic and non-surgical approach when possible.

Listen to learn:

  • Why hip replacements are so successful compared with other joints
  • How a total hip replacement might be a better option than resurfacing
  • Why knee interventions are more complex and individual
  • How to weigh up your options with injections, cryotherapy, and treatments
  • Why exercise, both strength and cardio, are crucial for joint health

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Professor Lee’s site

regenman.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Professor Paul Lee specializes in knee and hip surgeries and is a double board certified surgeon. He has extensive expertise in sports medicine and general musculoskeletal conditions.

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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. Loneliness, isolation, chronic pain, and diminished health are contributing causes, and unfortunately, many suffer in silence. My guest on this week’s podcast has dedicated her career to geriatric psychiatry and shares her insights into finding peace and joy in later life.

Listen and learn:

  • What happens to the aging brain
  • Potential problems with polypharmacology
  • Why mental health medications lose efficacy
  • The power of singing, chanting, music and devotion

Links

About Helen

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Helen Lavretsky is a psychiatrist and professor at UCLA, specializing in geriatric psychiatry and integrative mental health. Dr. Lavretsky is a leading voice in promoting mental wellbeing, particularly in later life. 

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Direct download: Podcast_631_-_Mental_Health_in_Later_Life_with_Dr._Helen_Lavretsky.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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. The same foods that kept you lean when young suddenly cause imbalance. Why? What changed? Aging creates a cascade of changes, but insulin resistance is a key driver that is rarely measured or understood. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a health provider whose work is focused on tackling this issue, particularly in older adults.

Listen and learn:

  • Why fasting insulin tests are not common but easy to get
  • Why we have less wiggle room, metabolically in middle age and beyond
  • How stress, sleep, and nutrition all play a role in metabolic dysfunction
  • Why your standard blood work might miss insulin resistance

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Dr. Nolte’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Morgan Nolte is a geriatric physical therapist and the founder of Zivli an organization that helps people reverse insulin resistance and lose weight. 

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Direct download: Podcast_630_-_Reversing_Insulin_Resistance_with_Dr_Morgan_Nolte.mp3
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Digestive health issues can make every day a challenge, put strain on personal relationships, and even become life threatening if advanced and untreated. My guest on this week’s podcast suffered from severe Crohn’s that left him emaciated and very ill. He found his way back to health through functional medicine and now dedicates his career to helping others.

Listen and learn:

  • About the usefulness and confusion around testing
  • The individuality of responses to toxins and treatment
  • The importance of a custom-tailored approach
  • Why it’s important to focus on the big offenders in diet and lifestyle

Links

Website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dane Johnson is a Board Certified Nutritionist who naturally recovered from a near-death experience battling Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle.

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Direct download: Podcast_629_-_Living_with_IBS__Crohns_Disease_with_Dane_Johnson.mp3
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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. Dating is a minefield at any age, but how do you start again in the later chapters of life? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a dating coach who helps women do just that.

Listen and learn:

  • Why a pragmatic approach is needed
  • How to view yourself as the CEO and your dates as interns
  • The truth about dating apps vs. real life
  • Mistakes commonly made around height, age, and income desires

Guest’s website

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Evan Marc Katz is a dating coach and author who has been helping singles to find love for over 20 years. He is the founder of Love U, an online dating coaching program, and author of the books, Why You’re Still Single and I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book.

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Direct download: Podcast_628_-_Finding_Love_in_Middle_Age_with_Evan_Marc_Katz.mp3
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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. Despite the obvious inevitability of loss, most people avoid even talking about it, much less preparing for the death of those we love. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an author who’s dedicated her career to grief and loss.

Listen to learn:

  • About power of attorney, death certificates, bank details and logistics
  • How all loss, even invisible losses, can leave us spinning
  • The process of healing and integrating loss

LINKS

ChristinaRasmussen.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and author. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, a grief counseling organization and author of Invisible Loss, Second Firsts, and Where Did You Go? 

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Direct download: Podcast_626_-_Learning_to_Grieve_with_Christina_Rasmussen.mp3
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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 psychological models for understanding the ways in which we tend to bond to others, particularly our spouses. This week’s guest reveals how understanding your attachment patterns might help you navigate your relationships with more grace.

Listen and learn:

  • The difference between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles
  • Why we often partner with people who make attachments more challenging
  • How to move toward the ever-elusive secure attachment style

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Jessica’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jessica Baum is the founder of Be Self-full® and The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She’s the author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love.

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Direct download: LRS_626_-_Anxious_Attachment_with_Jessica_Baum.mp3
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The world of professional athletes and the concept of your body being your business, with its performance directly linked to your paycheck is completely outside of anything most of us have experienced. For most of us, we wake up to a to-do list of tasks, and it’s unclear if we’re winning or losing, what the score is, or whether anyone is even keeping score. My guest on this week’s podcast shares how he’s taken his experiences as a professional baseball player off the field and into office life. 

Listen and learn

  • How to find a flow state in your work
  • Why you need a clear goal and to push outside your comfort zone
  • The importance of finding your “why” at work

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Derin’s podcast

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Derin McMains is a former professional baseball player who was drafted in the eleventh round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the San Francisco Giants. He spent six seasons in the Giants’ minor league system, earning the Harry S. Jordan Award for the Giants’ best spring training rookie in 2006. Currently, he serves as the Director of Mental Conditioning at ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity company.

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Direct download: LRS_625_-_High_Performance_Life_with_Derin_McMains.mp3
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Transcendental meditation is arguably the most popular meditation technique in the world, and the TM organization has funded the bulk of published literature on meditation worldwide. This is in no small part due to its celebrity clients like the Beatles, David Lynch, and Jerry Seinfeld, but also because people find the practice extremely practical and their long term adherence is much higher than to other techniques. Transcendental Meditation involves 20 minutes of mental repetition of a meaningless word, like “som” twice daily. And as simple as this sounds, for millions of people, this is life changing. My guest on this week’s show is a long-time TM practitioner, teacher, and author.

Listen and learn:

  • How meditation can shape consciousness
  • Why TM has captured so many people even decades after its founding
  • How simple tools can have profound effects

Links

Dr. Nader’s Books

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Tony Nader is a neuroscientist and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement. Dr. Nader has authored several books, including the forthcoming, Consciousness Is All There Is.

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Direct download: LRS_624_-_Transcendental_Meditation_and_Consciousness_with_Tony_Nader.mp3
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Fungi have played an important role both in culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, but these magical living organisms are often overlooked - for both good and bad reasons - when it comes to the future of our health and planet. What if a new heat-loving fungus takes over? What if a fungus holds the key to an anti-cancer vaccination? We explore these questions and more with our guest on this week’s podcast. 

Listen and learn:

  • About the microbial differences between bacteria, yeast, and fungi
  • The known vs. unknown mystery of fungi
  • Risks of future fungal outbreaks
  • Rewards of potential medicines and cures

Links

Guest's site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Arturo Casadevall is a physician, scientist, and professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research focuses on how fungi cause disease and the development of antibody-based therapies for infectious diseases. He has also written a number of books, including his latest, What If Fungi Win?

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Direct download: LRS_623_-_The_Amazing_World_of_Fungi_with_Arturo_Casadevall.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:46am CET

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. The same story is repeated with all new technology: initially it’s met with resistance and fear, and later becomes so important in our lives that we cannot imagine life without it.

In recent years, virtual reality experienced a lackluster launch, and the metaverse is the butt of hundreds of jokes. The generally accepted belief is that VR is dead on arrival, and yet it’s not. It just hasn’t found its use case yet. But it will. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a VR start-up founder focused on the educational potential of virtual learning.

Listen to learn:

  • How VR brain games can help neurodivergent kids
  • Why VR hasn’t really found its feet yet
  • Next steps in terms of VR use cases and consumer adoption

Links

Virtuleap

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Amir Bozorgzadeh is the co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a tech start-up focused on  virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for brain health.

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Direct download: LRS_622_-_Virtual_Reality_for_Brain_Health_with_Amir_Bozorgzadeh.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:38am CET

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 visible are the changes that are happening in love, sex, and relationships that are potentially reorganizing society in subtle, and not too subtle ways. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an anthropologist whose recent work has explored the wild and wacky world of AI boyfriends, sex dolls, and dating apps. 

Listen and learn:

  • How dating dynamics have changed dramatically in the last 25 years
  • The boring downside of an AI boyfriend
  • Why it’s impossible to define love
  • How the want and need for intimacy drives so much of human behavior
  • The risk vs reward of social media and love ideals 

Links

Roanne’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Roanne van Voorst is an author, speaker, and anthropologist based in Amsterdam. She has written eight books, including Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals and her upcoming title, Six in a Bed: The Future of Love.

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Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 seems to putter along instead of humming like it used to. From conversations with listeners over the past year, concerns over brain health are top of the list, so I’ve invited a neuroscientist onto the podcast to share his insights.

Listen to learn:

  • About the challenges of social media
  • The connection between isolation and brain health  
  • Whether crossword puzzles really do prevent cognitive decline
  • Autism misinformation debunked

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Ben’s site

ABOUT OUT GUEST

Ben Rein, PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media.

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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 who simply wanted to hear his voice. Why? Because it triggers an autonomous sensory meridian response, known as ASMR. ASMR is a well-studied phenomenon that creates a pleasant tingling sensation on the skin, relieves stress and helps you sleep. My guest on this week’s podcast is an academic, author, and expert on the subject.

Listen and learn:

  • About paresthesia “brain tingles” from soothing voices and sounds
  • Misophonia triggers that can be confusing
  • The history of ASMR
  • Potential self-care and soothing benefits 

Links

ASMR University 

Calm History

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Craig Richard, PhD, is a leading expert in Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a phenomenon characterized by tingling sensations in the brain and scalp. His research focuses on the neurological mechanisms behind ASMR. He’s the author of the book, Brain Tingles.

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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 oldest male ever. What did these people have in common? Were they biohackers? Did they do CrossFit? Did they take NAD supplements or run marathons? Nope. Like almost all centenarians they lived exceptionally long lives most-likely due to genetics, combined with a moderately healthy or even average healthy lifestyle. Despite the overwhelming abundance of evidence that we’re all going die sooner rather than later, the quest for longevity never stops. My guest on this week’s podcast has developed a unique way to measure biological age and his work is playing a key role in longevity research and biohacker communities.

Listen and learn:

  • The overlooked role of epigenetics in your health and lifespan
  • Biohackers, science fiction, and the reality of living a long time
  • How methylation patterns can be predictive of lifespan
  • The significance of GrimAge for reducing early mortality 

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Steve on X

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Steve Horvath is a German-American researcher, geneticist, and biostatistician. He is a professor at UCLA and the principal investigator at Altos Labs, specializing in epigenetic biomarkers of aging, genomics, and comparative biology. 

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Direct download: LRS_618_-_Methylation_Epigenetics__Longevity_with_Steve_Horvath.mp3
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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, good healthcare, low corruption, and a decent amount of personal freedom - all great things, but not necessarily a recipe for joy and happiness.

Most people claim their biggest aspiration in life is to find happiness. This is a beautiful sentiment, and while we all love positive emotions like joy, laughter, celebration, adventure, and curiosity; these only exist because they are juxtaposed with negative and challenging experiences.

My guest on this week’s podcast suggests that rather than look toward happiness for a more fulfilled life, we should focus more on wonder.  

Listen and learn:

  • How nature promotes wonder
  • The difference between superficial vs. epistemic curiosity
  • The tyrannical pursuit of happiness
  • Trait openness and its role in wonder

Links

Monica’s site

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Monica Parker is a speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work. She is the author of the book, The Power of Wonder, and founder of HATCH, an organization that helps companies with culture change and workplace strategy.

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Direct download: LRS_617_-_The_Power_of_Wonder_with_Monica_Parker.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 hardcore drugs on one end of the spectrum and questionable potions and placebos on the other. In an ideal world, pain is adaptive and part of our body’s defense mechanisms, but all too often it can become untethered to the original insult and begin to attack your quality of life.  

Listen and learn:

  • The purpose of pain in our bodies 
  • When to medicate and when to ignore
  • The confusing connection between pain and healing
  • Why some people are prone to opioid abuse more than others

Links

Amy’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Amy Baxter is a medical doctor and entrepreneur known for her research on pain. She is the inventor of Buzzy, a simple device to help kids get injections.

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Direct download: LRS_616_-_Rethinking_Pain_with_Dr_Amy_Baxter.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 any of the dozens of public, private, and international efforts to curb the disease of despair. Things have become so much worse that today, almost every single person listening has a friend or family member affected by addiction. My guest on this week’s podcast is a recovered addict herself and uses yoga as part of an integrated 12-step program to support others.

Listen and learn:

  • The importance of support for addiction recovery
  • The benefits of talk therapy vs. movement based therapy
  • How trauma can feel like it’s stuck physically
  • The integration of past, present and future self

Links

Y12

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nikki is the founder of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR). Her approach is based on her personal journey through addiction and recovery, leading her to blend the somatic aspect of yoga with the cognitive approach of 12-step programs.

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Direct download: LRS_615_-_12_Steps_and_Yoga_with_Nikki_Myers.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 what you need to understand and accept: everyone with an active life gets injured - everyone. So rather than feeling guilt or regret about your aches and pains, it’s a much smarter approach to swiftly move into healing mode and take full ownership of the process. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a career yoga teacher and physical therapist whose work focuses on overcoming injuries.

Listen and learn:

  • Why many injuries simply require time to heal
  • The importance of things like shoes, sleep position, and lifestyle choices
  • The power of walking and how to titrate movement vs. pain
  • How to potentially get help from a physical therapist or qualified professional

Links

Ariele’s Anatomy Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Ariele Foster is a physical therapist and yoga teacher with over two decades experience helping people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and rehab from surgeries.

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Direct download: LRS_614_-_Injuries_Happen_-_Stay_Positive_with_Dr._Ariele_Foster.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 4:53pm CET

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 phases. While sleeping is the most natural of all human behaviors, many of us continue to struggle for a variety of reasons, including stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and more. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on improving sleep for kids and adults.

Listen and learn:

  • Sleep hygiene 101 
  • deal sleeping positions
  • Kid vs. adult sleep - what changes?
  • How to know when you need medical help

Links

That Sleep Doc (Instagram)

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Sujay Kansagra specializes in sleep medicine. He is Director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and author of a number of books, including My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent.

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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 humanity, and while we’re all clearly aging, there are some technologies that hold real promise, particularly when it comes to things like joints and skin. On this week’s podcast we’ll discuss stem cells, specifically how specific nutrients can boost endogenous production.

Listen and learn:

  • How adaptogenic plants can measurably boost your own stem cells
  • Why a reduced ability to heal is a hallmark of aging
  • The difference between umbilical cord vs adipose tissue derived cells
  • Legal, ethical and access concerns

Links

Christian’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Christian Drapeau is a stem cell biologist and a pioneer in the study of plant-based stem cell enhancement therapies. He is also the author of Cracking the Stem Cell Code.

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Direct download: LRS_612_-_Stem_Cells_for_Healing_with_Christian_Drapeau.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 you. We’ll discuss meditation for average people living in the real world with recurring guest, Ann Swanson.

Listen and learn:

  • Meditation practice vs. meditative practices
  • How to manage rumination
  • Why different meditation practices can serve you in different scenarios
  • How to start small and link your practice to an existing habit

Links

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Ann Swanson is a certified yoga therapist and author of the best-selling book, Science of Yoga. She specializes in helping people manage stress, pain and arthritis. Her new book is called, Meditation for the Real World: Finding Peace in Everyday Life.

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Direct download: LRS_611_-_Getting_Started_with_Meditation_with_Ann_Swanson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET


The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. While most people would probably agree with that statement, they would also admit that their relationships are often troubled. From a psychological perspective, attachment theory can be a helpful frame for understanding our patterns of emotional connection and strife, and it can also provide a path forward toward balance and security.

On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an author whose work is centered around understanding yourself to create space for healthier relationships.

Listen and learn:

  • How to identify your attachment style as secure, anxious, avoidant, or dismissive
  • Why we’re often attracted to people who struggle in similar or familiar ways
  • Why our fundamental needs must be met

Links

Thais Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Thais Gibson is an author, counselor, speaker, and founder of The Personal Development School. She has a background in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), underscoring her deep commitment to understanding and teaching the principles of psychological wellbeing and personal growth​. She’s the author of Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life

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Direct download: LRS_610_-_Understanding_Attachments_Styles_with_Thais_Gibson.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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. Anatomical learning has historically been seen as boring, complex, and difficult to make relevant. Today, things have changed, thanks to 3D software, inexpensive models, and cadaver dissections freely available around the world. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet an online educator reaching millions monthly with anatomy and physiology videos using real human cadavers.

You'll learn:

  • How cadavers are donated and used ethically (or not) in science
  • The anomalous nature of all of our bodies
  • Why real human bodies are still an invaluable resource in learning
  • How to use LLMs / AI to advance your learning

Links

Institute of Human Anatomy

Dissection Room on Youtube

Substack

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Justin Cottle is the Lab Director at the Institute of Human Anatomy, a private human
cadaver lab located in Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his IOHA team reach millions each month through educational social media videos, often using real human cadavers. He is also the creator of The Dissection Room on Substack and YouTube. 

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Direct download: LRS_609_-_Why_Everyone_Can_and_Should_Learn_Anatomy__with_Justin_Cottle.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 to re-appreciate the power of community. Every single health goal I have becomes so much easier when I’m around positive, supportive people. So once a week, I force myself to practice yoga, take a run, ride my bike, or paddle surf with other people. On one of those runs, I joined up with 120 people on the beach in Barcelona running, doing burpees, and dancing to pop songs. The group is called Midnight Runners, and it turns out it’s a long-standing event that happens all over the world. On this week’s show, you’ll meet the founder to learn about the power of fitness and community.  

Links:

Midnightrunners.com

@gregexplores

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Greg Drach is the co-founder of Midnight Runners with a mission to make fitness more engaging and fun. Drach is an avid traveler and adventurer having visited 65 countries across five continents.

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Direct download: LRS_608_-_The_Importance_of_Community__Fitness_with_Greg_Drach.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 plans meals to lose weight, while others use food to manage their mental health. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a metabolic psychiatrist who takes a food-first approach in her work with clients.

Listen and learn:

  • How to determine if an extreme or moderate approach is best for you
  • How ketosis can fuel the brain and cool inflammation
  • Why low carb approaches can be helpful for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD
  • Short term treatment or long term fix? Sustainability questions explored

Links

Dr. Ede’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Georgia Ede is a nutrition and metabolic psychiatrist. She has done extensive research on ketogenic diets, and is the author of the book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind.

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Direct download: LRS_607_-_Change_Your_Diet_Change_Your_Mind_with_Dr_Georgia_Ede.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

“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 years ago, and it stuck with me because if he’s right, I’ve achieved my biological imperative and I’m now on borrowed time. While that may sound soulless and even nihilistic, it’s also a helpful frame (for me) as I attempt to make choices to optimize my life in the second half - my bonus time. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a researcher who debunks many pop longevity myths and also shares some compelling research around the supplement nicotinamide riboside. Will it make you live forever? No, but it might help you live better for the time you are here.

Listen and learn:

  • Why “biological age” tests are inaccurate
  • How we’re unlikely to experience “escape velocity”
  • Metformin, rapamycin, and resveratrol debunked
  • Why so-called longevity clinics giving TRT and HGH are almost certainly reducing - not extending - lifespan  

Links

Brennerlab.net

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Charles Brenner, the Alfred E. Mann Family Foundation Chair in Diabetes and Cancer Metabolism at City of Hope National Medical Center, discovered nicotinamide riboside (NR) as a crucial precursor to NAD+ in 2004 and a second NR-to-NAD+ conversion pathway in 2007, enhancing yeast cell lifespan. Currently, Dr. Brenner leads groundbreaking clinical trials on NR, focusing on its maternal and neonatal effects and translating animal model findings into safe, evidence-based clinical practices for human metabolic stress conditions.

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Direct download: LRS_606_-_The_Future_of_Longevity_Medicine_with_Dr._Charles_Brenner.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 you’re not sure if you’re ready for that. You know that joint replacement success rates are extremely high. But you also know this is a major surgery with long-term effects, and you’d like to dig your heels in a little longer. What about platelet rich plasma (PRP)? What about stem cells? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a regenerative medical doctor whose work is focused on healing ailing joints.

You’ll learn:

  • Where stem cells come from
  • Exosomes, stem cells, and PRP - what’s the difference?
  • Ethical and legal issues surrounding stem cell harvesting
  • Why bone, rather than tissue, injections are preferred
  • Cost and recovery considerations

Links

Dr Gross Site

About our guest

Dr. Jeffrey Gross specializes in regenerative stem cell medicine and anti-aging. He has an extensive background in treating athletic injuries across many areas such as hips, knees, shoulders, and spine. 

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Direct download: LRS_605_-_Stem_Cells__The_Future_of_Healing_with_Dr._Jeffrey_M._Gross.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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. You’ve probably heard that movement is medicine, but how much movement? And while ibuprofen helps, is long-term use safe? What about all the weird and expensive treatment options? On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a Professor and rheumatology expert whose work is focused on finding solutions for this common disease.

Listen and learn:

  • Which helpful medications might be approved
  • Risk vs reward of ibuprofen and injections
  • Joint distraction
  • Practical planning for managing your condition  

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Tonia Vincent, a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology at the University of Oxford specializing in Rheumatology. She focuses on understanding osteoarthritis.

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Direct download: LRS_604_-_The_Future_of_Arthritis_Treatments_with_Dr_Tonia_Vincent.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:39am CET

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 given up on their New Year energy by Valentine’s Day. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a non-dogmatic weight loss coach who takes a sustainable, forever approach to sane weight management.

You’ll learn:

  • The importance of eating high satiety foods
  • Why cinnamon can be a great addition to your morning coffee
  • How to navigate liquid calories

Links

Nagina’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nagina Abdullah is a weight loss coach who incorporates natural, wholesome foods and practical lifestyle changes, and mindfulness to help clients achieve sustained results.

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Direct download: LRS_603_-_Mindful_Weight_Loss_with_Nagina_Abdullah.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 emotional health challenges. On the flip side, it also has a rich tradition of craftsmanship and cuisine, culture and celebration. In moderation, alcohol has pro-social benefits, lowers social anxiety, and is loved by billions.

If you’re one of those people who can have a drink now and then without much of a thought and certainly no problem, this podcast is not for you. If drinking is causing you to gain weight, struggle the next morning, or is creating big problems in your life and you want to stop, my guest on this week’s show can help.

Listen to learn

  • Why social pressure to drink is stronger than almost all other lifestyle pressures
  • Helpful language to use during a dry experiment
  • How to “test the waters” of sobriety with a dry month or dry 3-month challenge
  • The harsh reality of sober life in terms of friends and activities

Links

Rachel’s site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Rachel Hechman has a troubled history with alcohol, and after three years sober, now helps support other people on their journey to healthier living. 

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Direct download: LRS_602_-_How_to_Have_a_Sober_Year_with_Rachel_Hechtman.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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 extreme approaches being touted as a forever solution. In 2023, calorie counting resurfaced as a popular approach to weight loss - and that’s just fine - but many people find that their calorie math somehow doesn’t work and are left feeling discouraged. If you can relate, this solo podcast is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why calories in / calories out is true but oversimplifies the process
  • Five variables that can muddle up your calorie math
  • The real reason we eat (hint: it’s not for nutrition, unfortunately)
  • Five tips to try instead of (or in addition to) calorie counting 

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Direct download: LRS_601_-_Your_Calorie_Math_is_Wrong_with_Lucas_Rockwood.mp3
Category:Health -- posted at: 10:00am CET

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