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Deliberate AgingEpisode 36: Life Is Precious: A Wake-Up Call from LossHey friends… today’s episode is going to be a little different. I want to open my heart in a way I haven’t before. Recently, life dealt me a few heavy blows. I’ve gone through some losses—real, painful ones that shook me at my core. The kind that stop you in your tracks and make you question things you thought you understood. I thought about keeping this private. About just carrying on with my usual content, smiling through the pain, and pretending everything’s fine. But then I realized something: this, right here, this is...2025-07-2610 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 35: "Find the silver lining," Tami Edwards' granny.Today my guest is Tami Edwards. She is a woman I met online and know that we would have become friends if we had ever met in person.She is 58 years old and retired from her 34-year career as an educator one year ago and now works her own online business with Nu Skin. She helps women to look and feel their best as they age. Nu Skin's motto is "all the good, not the bad" so the products are made from all plant-based ingredients.In her younger years, she taught Jazzercise. She worked out to l...2025-07-2027 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 34: Meditation, Demystified"Meditation—maybe you’ve heard about it in a yoga class or seen it pop up on your favorite wellness blog. It’s trendy, yes. But it's also timeless. And if you’ve ever thought, 'Am I doing this right?'—you’re in the perfect place. You may already know that I’m a certified yoga therapist, and meditation is one of those practices I’ve taught again and again—yet it's still the topic I get the most questions about. What Is Meditation, Really? Broad definition: Meditation is a focused practice th...2025-07-1218 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 33: "Use it or lose it" - Ellen FallerToday I am joined by a woman that I met on facebook. I was so intrigued by her post that I had to reach out and ask her to join me in this episode.Ellen is 76 years old and she is not slowing down. She has recently started ballroom dance lessons after reluctantly giving up windsurfing due to a wrist injury.She is constantly learning something new whether it be a new language or a new skill. She also loves to move. Her activities range from yoga to dance.At one point in her...2025-07-0523 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 32: Walking - when did it get to be so confusing?Has anyone else noticed how walking has become confusing? I mean, there used to be one kind of walk: you put on your sneakers and moved your body forward. Maybe you talked to a friend or dodged a squirrel—simple stuff. But now? We've got weighted vests, interval protocols, step trackers, fancy footwear, posture adjustments, and hashtags for different kinds of walking styles. Nordic walking, silent walking, hot girl walking, Japanese interval walking—it’s an actual buffet of gait. I first realized how deep the rabbit hole went when I saw someone rucking up a hill with a...2025-06-2912 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 31: A confessionSo... I have a confession to make. If you've been following me for a while, you probably know I’m all about health, nutrition, and wellness. It’s my passion, my work, my obsession—and yes, I genuinely do try to walk the talk. I eat well. I move my body. I prioritize sleep. I even meditate, which, let’s be honest, used to feel like sitting in silence wondering if I left the oven on. But there’s one piece of the wellness puzzle I thought I had handled… and it turns out, I d...2025-06-2217 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 30: The Glute Diet LifestyleThe May 28th issue of Vogue magazine contained an article on a diet they called “the glute diet”, and its become a much-talked about way of eating. Especially since its summer in the US and people are anticipating trips to beaches where their glutes will be on full display. When I first heard the phrase “glute diet,” I couldn’t help but laugh a little. Let’s be honest — the idea that we can eat our way to shapelier glutes sounds about as plausible as spot-reducing belly fat by doing a thousand crunches a day. We’ve been told for years...2025-06-1419 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 29: Understanding MacronutrientsUnderstanding Macros: The Key to Balanced Nutrition Alright, let’s talk about food. Not just what we eat, but why it matters. Have you ever wondered why some people thrive on certain diets while others struggle? Or why the same meal might affect you differently as you age? Well, the answer boils down to macronutrients—commonly called macros. These aren’t just a trendy buzzword thrown around in fitness circles. Macros are the foundation of everything our body does. They fuel our energy, support muscle growth, keep our brain sharp, and impact our long-ter...2025-06-0709 min
Deliberate AgingEpisode 28: "We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to get older" - Claire NicolaouToday I am joined by Claire Nicolaou, an inspiring British lady who is not slowing down as she ages.She has always been very active. She ran the NYC in 2011 as a way to celebrate her 40th birthday.Today at the age of 52, she is still active but does weight training, yoga and hiking rather than running marathons.She learned to play the guitar in her forties as a way to help her cognitive function. Today still works full-time and plays guitar as her side-hustle. She ensures that she factors in time for herse...2025-05-3126 min
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