In today’s episode, Suzanne is joined by Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss finding the diet that works for you, why eating less may be key to living well, the power of meditation, and much more. Dr. Lipman is the author of a new book titled The New Rules of Aging Well, as well as several other best-selling books.
Topics Include:
Growing up in South Africa
Transitioning into alternative medicine
Nutrition and diets
Core practices that sustain wellbeing
And other topics.
[2:57] - Dr. Lipman shares his background growing up in South Africa, and how early exposure to alternative medicines influenced his practice.
[10:24] - What does it mean to age optimally, and what kind of control do we have over our genes?
[13:57] - Eating less for optimal health. Time-restricted eating and fasting.
[21:59] - Training your body to run on fats, not carbs. Understanding there is no one size fits all diet, and that our dietary needs change as we age.
[31:57] - Is animal protein actually good for us? Should we be eating a more plant-based diet?
[41:18] - Why diet isn’t the whole picture, and why we need to look at the “total load of stressors” that are present in our life. Intangibles like gratitude and kindness.
[44:11] - Meditation as an antidote to the crazy world we find ourselves in today.
[46:55] - Dr. Lipman takes questions from IAWP wellness coaches in training.
Resources Mentioned:
The New Rules of Aging Well by Dr. Frank Lipman