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Deliberate AgingEpisode 27: Self-care is not a luxury, it's a necessity!Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into something we all talk about—but don’t always practice: self-care. Since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to reflect on why taking care of ourselves is not selfish, but essential. Now, let’s be real. When you hear "self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it’s treating yourself to a fancy latte, spending the weekend at a spa, or binging an entire season of your favorite show in one sitting. And sure, those things can be self-care, but that’s just...2025-05-2516 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 26: Strength Training for Older AdultsCan we keep playing sports such as soccer and tennis as we age? Ultimately, staying active in sports is possible at any age—it’s all about making the right modifications to match your body's needs. One of the most effective ways to maintain health, mobility, and independence as we age is strength training. Some of the benefits include:1. Preserving and Building Muscle Mass 2. Strengthening Bones and Preventing Osteoporosis 3. Supporting Metabolism and Weight Management 4. Preventing Chronic Diseases: Heart Disease and Diabetes2025-05-1712 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 25: GLP-1 Medications with Ana Reisdorf, MS, RDToday I have the pleasure of having Ana Reisdorf with me to discuss GLP-1 medications.Ana is a registered dietician who helps her clients lose weight with GLP-1 drugs but she also uses these drugs herself so she speaks of her personal experience.Her approach is to help her clients lose weight carefully by combining GLP-1 drugs with proper nutrition and exercise. She wants to her clients to lose weight in a healthy manner.She discusses both the benefits and potential undesirable side effects of these medications. She has a podcast (GLP-1 Hub) wh...2025-05-0529 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 24: Mental Health Awareness MonthHi friends, and welcome back to another episode of Deliberate Aging. I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought—what better time to talk about our mental well-being, especially as we age? We’ll talk about the unique challenges older adults face when it comes to mental health, what warning signs to look out for, and—most importantly—we’ll explore simple, practical ways we can nurture our emotional and psychological health. As we get older, life brings with it all kinds of changes. Some are welc...2025-05-0310 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 23: Nature's Healing Touch - Embracing the Outdoors for Better Healthwww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-04-2711 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 22: Interview with health coach, Melissa HuhaToday I have the pleasure of being joined by Melissa Huha a health coach with Optavia.At one point in her life, she realized that she needed to lose weight and she couldn't do it alone so she enlisted the help of a health coach at Optavia. She successfully lost weight and wanted to pay it forward by becoming a health coach herself.She eats every 2.5-3 hrs and avoids all "white" foods such as sugar, white flour and white pasta. She drinks lots of water and she pays cl...2025-04-1928 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 21: Fall Prevention, Balance and Bone Healthwww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-04-1326 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 20: Food As Medicinewww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-04-0610 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 19: Polish Family Values - Interview with Mimi LezanskiToday I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend of mine, Mimi Lezanski. We became friends because of 2 shared interests: reading and yoga.Mimi is soon to be 63 years old. She has recently retired from her career in education but she isn't slowing down. She went to Costa Rica and earned her yoga teacher training certification. She has future plans to learn Sanskrit and to perfect her skill at playing bridge.She is of Polish descent and follows many of the traditions such as allowing her grandchildren to eat on the couch and cooking with real...2025-03-3038 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 18: Hip Replacement Surgery - Tips for Before and after surgerywww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-03-2218 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 17: Healthy Living Tips From CyprusI have lived most of my life in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. but I did spend 10 years living in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. In this episode, I will compare the lifestyle in the U.S. with that of Cyprus.I am joined today by my sister-in-law, Helen, who has a similar experience. She was raised in Cyprus and then left the country for school and work. She has lived in Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, Brazil and the U.S. She will help me compare the lifestyle of the U.S. with that of Cyprus.2025-03-1527 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 16: Never Stop Learning - Interview with Cathy DrazekIn this episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by Cathy Drazek. She is a 51 year old busy mother of two who changed her eating habits because she saw how it was effecting her son.Cathy was overweight for most of her life. During covid, she noticed that her 14 year old son was also gaining weight because he was mimicking her eating habits. This was the moment when she decided to make a dramatic change.She consulted with a coach and has successfully been able to lose weight, lower her inflammation levels as evidenced by...2025-03-0831 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 15: Alcohol Controversywww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-03-0108 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 14: Blue Zones- places where people live exceptionally long liveswww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-02-2211 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 13: Interview with Barb Kane, fitness instructor and environmental activistwww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-02-1522 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 12: Exercise As Medicinewww.facebook.com/DeliberateAging2025-02-0811 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 11: The Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean diet has gained widespread recognition for its health benefits and sustainable lifestyle approach. Rooted in the traditional eating habits of Mediterranean regions like Crete, Greece, southern Italy, Spain, and parts of North Africa and the Middle East, this diet prioritizes fresh, seasonal, and minimally processed ingredients, reflecting the agricultural richness of these temperate climates. First introduced by researchers Ancel and Margaret Keys in 1975, the diet's low rates of heart disease and longer life expectancy among Mediterranean populations made it a model for healthy eating worldwide.The Mediterranean diet is a flexible and balanced approach to...2025-02-0110 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 10: Interview: Gary Porter's Triad of Health: Attitude, Nutrition & ExerciseToday I have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Porter who I met at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Montville, NJ where we were both taking dance lessons with our spouses. Gary is one of those rare people who has an extreme love of life. His positivity and energy are infectious.At the age of 70, Gary is very active. He continues to work because he loves his job. His life's purpose is to teach and counsel young people. He fulfills this purpose with his job and his volunteer work. He travels extensively with his wife and he takes...2025-01-2537 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 9: Weight WatchersWeight Watchers, now rebranded as WW, began in 1963 as a community-driven program to share weight-loss tips and support. Today, it is a global, science-based weight management program emphasizing healthy eating, exercise, and mental health. The PersonalPoints Program assigns a daily and weekly budget of points based on individual factors like age, gender, and weight. Foods are assigned points based on their nutritional content, with healthier foods receiving lower points and some items, such as non-starchy vegetables and skinless chicken, designated as zero-point options. This flexibility allows members to make choices that fit their lifestyles, whether they primarily cook at...2025-01-1812 min