Podcasts about blue zones

In this episode of ALPS in Brief, Mark sits down with Megan Hottman, the Cyclist Lawyer. At the age of 29, she did what people told her was not possible — she hung her own shingle and formed Hottman Law Office (HLO), aka "TheCyclist-Lawyer.com." This practice, she says, "is the perfect combination of passion and profession — love of cycling and legal education culminated in this practice; I'm doing what I was meant to do." Hear how Megan blazed her own trail, what's next, and how to know when to say "hell yes." Transcript: MARK BASSINGTHWAIGHTE: Hello, I'm Mark Bassingthwaighte, the Risk Manager here at ALPS, and welcome to the latest episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from the historic Florence Building in beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. For those of you that have listened to my various stories and podcasts over the years, I had a short series called, Listening to Your Life. And that was telling some stories about cycling. I've done a fair amount of cycling over the years and it's a way I stay in shape and so enjoyed it, particularly in 2020 when we had the shutdown. And boy, that's how I dealt with cycling, or the shutdown, just getting out and putting on a lot of miles. That summer I put in, I think it was over 2,200 miles. So that was quite a summer. I also have an interest in niche practices. Years ago, I spent many, many years doing some consulting work and have worked with over 1200 firms all over the country. And one of my favorite practices was a niche practice of guy up in Alaska that specialized in dog sled law. And I actually pulled up to the firm in the summertime and there was maybe two parking spaces, but there are about 15 spaces for dog sled teams. It was just an interesting, interesting story, or I should say, interesting experience. So all of that kind of plays into my guest and conversation we're going to have today. I'm so pleased to be able to welcome Megan Hottman. She is an attorney in Colorado, but I really want you folks to have the opportunity to hear and enjoy listening to Megan. So Megan, please welcome to the podcast and if you want to take a couple of moments and just share anything and everything about yourself. What do people need to know? MEGAN HOTTMAN: Well, thank you for having me. What do the people need to know? Well, everyone wants to know how I became The Cyclist Lawyer. And the truth is that I was a cyclist and a lawyer and I became someone who wanted to represent cyclists in my law practice. So that unfolded really just a confluence of events, you might say. I was a baby lawyer, kind of fresh out of law school and I was also an aspiring bike racer chasing the professional bike racing dream. And I wasn't sure how to put the two together because both are very time demanding and energy demanding. And long story short, people that I raced bikes with and against at events knew I was an attorney but had no idea what area of law I practiced in. But a few of them would ask me at events, "Hey, I was hit by a car while I was training. I have no idea what kind of law you do, but is that something you could help me with?" And I realized that working for people that shared this passion of mine for two wheels, life on two wheels, was very compelling and interesting to me and helping them try to get back in the saddle after having been involved in a collision with motorists. That really is how the practice unfolded back in 2010. And I was scared to death, of course, to start my own practice. I was 29, I'd been out of law school for five years and people said, "Well, you can't start a practice of your own that soon. That's not how this works." And I just felt that to do it the way I wanted to do it and to simultaneously be able to chase my bike racing dreams, I really couldn't work for someone else and be on someone else's schedule, I needed to be on my own schedule. So that's how this whole adventure began. And here we are, 12 and a half years later. MARK: That's really interesting because again, I was referring to this dog sled lawyer and a fascinating guy, but it was the same kind of thing. He was a racer, passion, enjoyed it. And other people, he got to know that the circuits and well, I have this problem or that problem in racing. And it's just this kind of organic evolution. And I love that. Folks, this is obviously an audio podcast here and I've had the pleasure of meeting Megan in Missoula at a corporate event earlier this year, but I am so struck by the joy and the passion that you see in her face when she talks about what has happened and her life. And why I think that's important, I like that you were taking risks and really wanted to go this way. But when I hear your story and interact, I'm trying to remember the name of that, there's a Disney movie where a guy goes out and plays baseball. It's a true story, Disney eyes, but he's a high school coach down in Texas and he ends up trying out for the majors and makes it. But as he's in the minors working up to the majors, he just talks about, "I can't believe. Guess what I get to do today? I get to play baseball." And I see that in you. It seems to me you very much enjoy what you're doing and have found. The one thing I want to say folks is Megan took some risks, but they were so calculated and good risks to take because of the interest and the passion. And I just want you to hear, because I believe niche practices can be very, very successful. Not only financially, but in terms of the lifestyle, the wellness. Would you tend to agree with that, Megan? MEGAN: Yeah. I don't even know so much that it's a niche practice conclusion so much as it is doing something that really lights you up more than just the billable hour or the money in the bank. And that's true for everyone, whether they're an attorney or someone else. And even if your job doesn't light you up, having hobbies outside of your job that light you up. I think it's critical more than ever now these days, more than ever. And I'm a big fan of Dan Buettner's work, the Blue Zones, and he talks about what some of the common factors are among people that live to the age of 100 and are in good health. And one of the big ones, in addition to healthy diet, daily movement, a community of people that you are close to, is having a sense of purpose. And so we can all go to work and punch a paycheck, a pay clock, and work our nine to five or whatever, and that's important. Sure, we need to pay for our homes and our meals and support our families. MARK: Absolutely. MEGAN: And I felt the calling to it needed to be more than that for me to be successful. In this profession, it needed to be really compelling and important to me. And in addition to serving these cyclists all these years it, I think, understandably grew into a desire to make cycling safer and really within a couple years getting that clarity that my ultimate goal is to put myself out of business. And if we've made cycling so safe that cyclists aren't hit anymore and don't need lawyers like me, that would be the biggest win and the biggest victory ever. MARK: Yes. MEGAN: And like you, a lot of people came to the bike or came back to the bike during COVID. We really saw this massive bike boom. Actually worked part-time at a bike shop in 2020 just to help one of our local shops out. And the lines of customers were around the block on both sides of the building. MARK: Wow. MEGAN: Couldn't believe it. MARK: Yeah. MEGAN: And we had hoped that COVID was going to be the rebirth of cycling for the US and a re-appreciation for how it can be not just a tool for fitness and recreation, but for transportation. And it gave us a lot of hope. And instead, we've unfortunately seen a real change in motorist behavior and everyone is sensing it. There's just an increase of rage and frenzy and anxiety. People are driving fast and reckless and maliciously and we've actually seen a huge uptick really since 2021 in this area, unfortunately. MARK: Yeah, that's sad. It doesn't surprise me. My wife and I were in Montana for many, many years and just within the past year we've moved down to central Florida and I still try to ride and I get out, but I will tell you... And I've talked to, we found a physician down here, a really nice guy, and he bikes a little bit, saying, "This is a very, very dangerous area to bike," and for this very reason. The drivers are just crazy. And I see some folks out going, "They need to take a course from Megan because this is not where you want to ride." Just, oh my gosh. Well that's, talk a little more about the evolution of your practice. MEGAN: Yeah. MARK: You have these two passions and there's this organic kind of start. How did you though really finesse that to move from, this is an idea, this is a passion? And I think I know the answer based on some of the things you've just been sharing. But it's one thing to have people say, "Can you help out a little bit and do all that?" and turn that in to a full-time practice where you can pay the bills and where you can... I assume you have some staff or others that you work with. Are you solo? MEGAN: Yep. Nope, I did have a team. I'm in the process of scaling down, but we did have a team. I was the only attorney, but support staff. Yes. MARK: Okay, so how do you get there? MEGAN: Well, whether you're in a niche practice or a niche profession or not, one thing I quickly realized was you still want to be really intentional about who you're serving. And early on in our startup, as anyone is in startup mode of any business, you take whatever comes in the door and you're just thrilled that people want to hire you. And so you're a bit of a basket case, you're responding to everything and it's, "Oh, you want me to jump? How high?" kind of mentality. And that's fine for the first couple years. It's not sustainable, but that's part of any startup. And then at least for me, I started to get some clarity on, okay, yes, I want to represent cyclists. But within that group of people there's a subset, there's a specific type of case or a specific type of client that we really want to represent. For example, I don't find certain types of bike injury cases compelling because I'm so focused on changing motorist behavior that I tend to be less interested, let's say in a cyclist on cyclist collision, on a bike path. That can still be very bad and still someone's at fault, but that is less interesting to me because I'm really more concerned with how do we change the motoring public's perception of cycling. Or if someone rides their bike into wet concrete in a construction zone for example. There's definitely a claim there and someone probably made a mistake. I don't find that interesting because again, I started to get clear on what are the bigger changes and impacts I wanted to have. And even drilling down within that subset and saying, is there an opportunity here to mobilize the media for the greater good? Does this case lend itself to us going to the legislature and asking for some new laws on this particular topic or in this type of instance? Does this lend itself to us leveraging state or city financial resources to put in new infrastructure to prevent this type of thing happening again? And so just getting really clear on, yes, this particular client certainly deserves their compensation for this horrible thing that has happened to them, but can we make the impact broader than just that client? And then all along the way, sort of taking stock of, okay, have I let myself now get so spun up and so caught up in the business frenzy that I'm no longer living the life that I want to live myself. And that's easy to do too. I don't care how passionate you are about the subject matter, you can take the entrepreneurial mindset and you can let it get totally out of hand and then it can consume you. And suddenly, you wake up and you say, "Whose life is this that I'm living?" I'm making more money than I ever thought I'd make. I've reached all my goals. This is exciting and amazing and oh my goodness, this is so exhilarating, and yet I'm not riding my bike suddenly. Or my health isn't good, my sleep is breaking down, I'm not managing my own stress very well. What's going on here? So I think it's important to ask those questions too. MARK: And I agree. Wellness is a big issue for me in terms of what I do and what I've seen. So many people, attorneys and non attorneys alike, when we talk about malpractice, they want to know, "What are the big mistakes?" And those are important things to look at, but it's not the right question. I'm more interested in why the mistakes occur. And that gets into wellness. There are so much of the malpractice and even the disciplinary issues that are out there have some, more often than not, have some impairment component. MEGAN: Yes. MARK: Whether it's dementia, stress, burnout, addictions, all kinds of things. That's why the clients might have got neglected. I struggle with depression and on and on, and all these different things. So how did you balance all that? Were there things, as you start to ask yourselves these questions, am I still living the dream or is this getting a little cloudy? MEGAN: Great question. MARK: What did you do? What was your response? MEGAN: There's a couple prongs that I'd like to respond to in that. One is I noticed I was drinking too much. Nothing that affected my work, thankfully, but more than I wanted to be drinking myself. It certainly was affecting my ability to perform as an athlete. Even if you just go to social events and you have a couple glasses of wine, it totally makes your sleep garbage. And then you're just a dull down version of yourself the next day. So just noticing that I was less sharp than I wanted to be, I was less of an athlete than I wanted to be. I just really realized, my goodness, I am diminishing my own capacity with this thing that is such a central pillar of this profession. Between lawyers and entrepreneurs, everything is alcohol centric it seems. And just decided I wasn't going to engage in that kryptonite for myself anymore because I live a pretty clean, healthy life otherwise. And especially with my focus on getting good sleep, which I do believe is the foundation for a good human existence and experience, here I am undermining even my own sleep with this socialization around alcohol. So I quit drinking in the end of 2017, very much on purpose with those things in mind. And no surprise, 2018 was an exceptional year business wise, bottom line sword, I rode 10,000 miles on my bike that year. MARK: Wow. MEGAN: I competed in numerous big bike events, a lot of them on a single speed, 150, 200 mile gravel bike events. And everything went exceptionally well that year. And I thought, wow, this is what it's like when I'm actually firing on all cylinders. This is really great. And I still don't drink. And I preach the sort of alcohol free life. Not in a sense that I think alcohol is bad per se, or I'm not trying to be the fun police, I just do think it's important for us to call into question why we are so socially accepting of something that is so damaging. And in this particular profession, that 2016 Betty Ford study, that's been many years now already, that's six years old, one in three lawyers is a problem drinker. That is terrifying. And yet, when I am at legal events, I have to tell you, I conclude the same thing in my observations. MARK: I absolutely agree. Yeah, it's been my experience too in a lot of the things, you get involved around the country, the annual conventions, bar conventions and whatnot, you bet. MEGAN: You see it. So on that note, really where your question I think was going was how do you stay in alignment? MARK: Right. MEGAN: And for me, I personally, I'm not a psychologist, I am not a substance abuse professional or expert, but I personally believe that the reason our substance abuse is so high in this profession is because there's a lot of things that we are not acknowledging and addressing as lawyers and as a profession that inherently drives people to numb out because it is so overwhelming and it is so hard to face. One thing I've really become keen on observing and noticing and learning more about is secondary trauma because I work in the personal injury space. We observe people's trauma in these horrific situations. We don't just cut them on the emergency table, stitch them up, and then go on to the next patient. We live with these clients and their stories for years and we have to convey it effectively as a storyteller at trial. And so we take on, whether we mean to or not, a lot of that trauma ourselves, vicarious trauma, secondary trauma. And no one's teaching us this and no one's even telling us, here are the warning signs that you're getting too much of that in your life, in your practice. So it does not surprise me that a lot of lawyers turn to substance to try and just numb out for a little bit. And I'll finish this thought by just by saying I pride myself as being someone who doesn't really numb out, especially once I quit drinking. It was like I'd rather confront stuff head on and say, "What's really going on here?" And as my practice unfolded into year seven, year eight, a lot of that trauma started to catch up with me. A couple cyclists that I knew very well were hit and killed, and I'm involved in their cases. And then that became really overwhelming. And I thought, "What's wrong with me? Why are other lawyers seemingly managing this far better than I am?" And it really started to knock me down pretty hard core. I was planning to take sabbatical at the beginning of 2020, but that's right when COVID started. It was supposed to be March of 2020. And I knew that I needed to punch out for a little bit because I could tell that things weren't okay. That was before I knew about secondary trauma. And what I've come to realize since, because I was hit by a car this June 5th and very badly injured, was in a wheelchair and relegated to a walker, there were no walks, there were no bike rides, there were no yoga classes, there was no van adventuring, all the things that I really love to do that light me up worked, it's full stop. And I realized in part that those things are a bit of a numbing behavior for me. That is kind of how I escape the stresses of this work. And so when you strip all those numbing agents away and you really are forced to confront the discomfort. What I've concluded is most of us will go to great lengths to avoid that. It's very uncomfortable. We will look to anything else, whether it's shopping or what have you, as a distraction. And so my advice for lawyers would be to start honoring those nudges because there is something in us that knows when something's not right. And if you're tempted to say, "Oh my God, I really need some wine, I've had a horrible day," or "I can't wait to take the edge off" or what have you, you can still go do that if you feel called to that. But first, ask the question why, what's going on inside me that's got me stolen knots, and pay attention to that. MARK: Yeah, yeah. Well said. And I absolutely agree. You had talked too a bit about getting involved in education and trying to do some things to change laws. And I believe there's been some charity work you've been involved at too. Was that intentional, in terms of even if just an organic involvement? I'm not sure else to describe it, but it was that part of the growth of the practice process? Was that part of just a desire to give back? Was that part of trying to keep things, and I really don't like the word balance, but to try to maintain sense of purpose and well-being? How did all that come about? MEGAN: Sure. Early on, when I started my practice and started to realize some success, it's incredibly exhilarating to make great money. We're not going to candy coat that. That's why we went to law school, most of us. We'd like to live the lawyer lifestyle. And when you start cashing in on big cases, that's incredibly exhilarating and affirming and it's quite a rush. And for me, that was really great for a few years of just saying, "Wow, this is cool." This has this capacity and I got really involved in real estate and I'm super passionate about real estate stuff. That didn't last very long for me. Yes, you still need to earn money and pay the bills for sure. But then I started to say, well I've now had 20 or 30 or 40 clients hit in bike lanes. What the hell's the point of having a bike lane if we're not going to offer any legal protection for people in bike lanes as one example. And that really climaxed when I got hit myself in a bike lane in 2019 and I thought, well we've gone to all the trouble to put this on the road and paint the lane and paint it white. And yet, I still got hit here in broad daylight. We need some legal protection. So that prompted myself to partner with one of our legislators to write a bike lane bill here in Colorado, which says that motorists must yield to cyclists in bike lanes. So duh, but the law didn't exist before that. Similarly, with some of my other clients, just starting to observe, we're not being treated fairly by the district attorneys. There's no real prosecution happening of these drivers. No one's losing a driver's license, no one's getting any real punishment, there's no lesson being learned. These drivers aren't suffering whatsoever for the carnage that they're leaving in their wake. And so started getting more and more involved in the criminal and the traffic cases of my clients, even though that's not part of my civil representation, that I'm not being paid for that part. But as far as the greater good, if there's no prosecution of drivers who harm cyclists, what are we doing here? For me to just move money from insurance companies into client's pockets, yes, that's part of the process, but it needed to be more than that for me. So started to get involved in educating law enforcement, teaching them what the rules say. Whether they agree with it or not, this is what our legislature has decided. And taking that into teaching bike shops and bike teams what their obligations are so that we can be following the laws as cyclists, talk to several driving schools to teach driving instructors what the laws require as they're teaching our youth how to drive, trying to approach it from all angles of let's make safer cyclists, let's make safer motorists, let's make safer roads. And the truth is that there's advocacy organizations whose entire purpose in all day, every day is focused on lobbying and getting money for the infrastructure in our cities. And so that's the lane that they swim in. I don't need to be in that lane. That's what they do. So I decided to focus on the legal side of things and either writing the laws or dealing with the punishment in the criminal cases because that's of course more uniquely suited to my skillset. MARK: Well, as a guy out there on the road at times and enjoying as a fellow cyclist, nowhere near your level, but there's just something about riding. MEGAN: Amen. MARK: It's a quiet place. And when you're out, really just riding. Around here, I'm still learning and I'm going to have to get a bike rack till some other trails get built. What's coming is going to be awesome, but we're a few years away yet. MEGAN: Gotcha. MARK: But also thank you for the work that you do. I've always said to even our kids, we can't necessarily change the world, but boy, we can do something in our little corner of it. And if enough of us work on our little corner of it, we can accomplish some great things at a larger level. MEGAN: That's exactly right. MARK: So that's awesome. Well, you had talked a little bit about slowing down a bit. May I ask, what's next? Where are you going? MEGAN: Yeah, great question. I remain open to what the universe directs me towards. It's really cool how just being open, it does open doors to things. I think it's really fun too to just say, why not be curious? Rather than immediately disregard things that seem impractical, why not just see what comes in and what I can call in for myself. I just got off the phone a few minutes ago with a lawyer out on the East Coast that wants to hire me as a bike expert in his case. And I love doing that work, helping other lawyers improve their case for the cyclists that they represent. And adding my unique expertise as an expert for them has been great. So I'm doing some of that work. And I'm also coaching other lawyers, specifically those who have formed their own firms, to really help them try to get clarity on what their ideal life and how they want this to look and how they want this firm to serve them in the hopes that I can help them avoid some of the pitfalls that I've mentioned for myself, where we get so spun up in it, we kind of forget why we started. So I'm coaching a handful of lawyers and I really enjoy that. And as you mentioned, I got to speak at the event for you guys in July. I really enjoy doing keynote speaking and those things seem to pop up once or twice a quarter and that's really fun. I do still have my current caseload that I am still in the process of finishing up, and whether I fully withdraw or retreat or not is not clear to me just yet. But I have felt really called here in the front range of Colorado, just the summer specifically, to take on a few cases pro bono, some really heinous hit and run cases. MARK: Oh my gosh. MEGAN: Two very serious injury cases and one a death case where we have drivers hitting cyclists and leaving the scene, which is just so appalling. I can't even conceive of that. And unfortunately, does often involve impairment of these drivers. So they're not in their right minds, but that's not an excuse. So trying to help those families through the process has been really rewarding for me as I've been recovering from my own collision. MARK: And is cycling still in your future? You're going to come back and get back on the bike and keep going? MEGAN: Absolutely. Yeah. You probably have to cut my bikes up into little tiny pieces to keep me off of them. One of my favorite things in life is to bike commute. I've really designed a life for myself here in Golden, which is a little subset of Denver. It's a little kind of small town feel, home of Coors and the School of Mines. It's a great place to live if you want to ride your bike everywhere. And so I really, within a 10 mile radius, can do basically everything that I need to do in my life. And that's been one of the things I've missed the most from this collision and these injuries. And I don't know what that looks like going forward because commuting does involve quite a bit of being on the road. I've grown to just love my e-bike for commuting. My car sits in the garage. Like you mentioned, being on the bike is just such a special time. And then to be able to pair that with a trip that you need to make anyway is just so fulfilling for me. Right now, I am cleared to do a little bit of e-bike rehab. So I've just been doing that on the bike paths, just to keep the knee continuing to come back full strength. MARK: Good. MEGAN: And that's great for me right now because there's no cars and I can enjoy that. But the truth is that bike paths don't usually get us most places that we need to go and want to go. So it's more of a joy ride. MARK: Yeah, I get that. Well, I really appreciate your taking a little time out of your day to visit with us. I will give you a chance, if you have any additional final thought in terms of wisdom you'd like to pass along, you want to share any information about your book, contact info. Whatever you feel comfortable sharing, you've got the last word. MEGAN: Okay, cool. Well, my Instagram is where I put out most of my content. And so if people are interested in following along, my Instagram handle is, @cyclist_lawyer, or my website is meganhottman.com. Megan, M-E-G-A-N, Hottman, H-O-T-T-M-A-N.com. Those are great places to find me and contact me if something I've said is calling to you. As far as words of wisdom, I think I would say yes, we go to law school to be lawyers. That's usually the outcome, that's the objective. But if someone in this profession feels that it's no longer serving them, I would encourage them to give themselves permission to say it's totally okay to pivot. And everything that we learn in law school and everything that we learn in this profession is so beneficial in so many other lines of work. We've really moved past being a population that picks the one thing and sticks with it for 50 years and then retires. We're really not that anymore. And I don't think lawyers need to expect that's the way either. So if you're sensing that something's not right and it's getting louder and louder, I think what I would also say is that the universe will get your attention. And if you choose not to listen, usually the outcome can be quite drastic. And so it's important to listen to those nudges when they're the size of little pebbles or little rocks before they grow into boulders and meteors. There's something in you that's trying to get your attention and it typically doesn't go away until you acknowledge it and face it full on. MARK: And you're a perfect example of the success that can come in so many ways, choosing to listen to your life. And that's how I have said it over the years. But that's wonderful. Well, I wish you all the best in your recovery and whatever the coming chapters in your life hold. I look forward to hearing in future how this all evolves. MEGAN: I can't wait to find out too. MARK: I get that. All right. Well folks, thank you for listening. I hope you found something of value and I encourage you to check out Megan on Instagram or her website. There's just a lot of really good information on her website, I'll tell you that too, as a risk guy. So that's it, thanks for listening. Megan, it's been a pleasure. MEGAN: Same with you. Thank you. MARK: Bye all.  

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The Blue Zones: Longevity secrets from Centenarians. Part 3 of 3. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/blue-zones-live-to-100/  Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop   Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #foodrevolution #oceanrobbins #johnrobbins #plantbaseddiet #wfpb #bluezones #longevity #centenarian #aging #dementia #wisdom #ikaria #lomalinda #sardinia #okinawa #nicoya   In the final of this 3-part article, hear the secrets to living to 100 from the Blue Zones. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #foodrevolution #oceanrobbins #johnrobbins #plantbaseddiet #wfpb #bluezones #longevity #centenarian #aging #dementia #wisdom #ikaria #lomalinda #sardinia #okinawa #nicoya

Why do some people live longer than others, and what's different in the Blue Zones? How can we slow down aging? This hour, we look at genetic research to extend our lifespan. We also hear about ways to delay diseases and live our best life. And, a geriatric physician tells us why Medicare must redesign its annual wellness visit. Also, a SuperAgers study is now enrolling people 95 years and older! GUESTS:  Dr. Sofiya Millman: Associate Professor of Medicine and Genetics; Director, Human Longevity Studies, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Patrick Coll: Medical Director for Senior Health, UConn Center on AgingSupport the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana Tucker has dedicated over 20 years studying and applying functional nutritional approaches to health. A native of Costa Rica, Ana spent her early life living close to one of the world's famed Blue Zones, absorbing the healthy lifestyle which make these places unique. As a functional nutrition counselor and co-founder of Brain Love Health she focuses on the root causes of Alzheimer's disease, filling in the gap of prevention between a person and their doctor to maintain long-term brain health. Ana is a significant driving force in providing the scientific balance necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes to prevent cognitive decline as we age, and ensuring self-love and compassion as the starting point of her life's work. She's also a mother to two beautiful daughters, Luna and Violet. Join us for Healthy Habits September 21st 1pmET/10amPT or in podcast anytime. Reach out to Ana at TheBrainLoveHealth.com and on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube. Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. Word of Mom Radio - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.  

We all want to live a long, healthy life. And we know that what we eat directly impacts our ability to do just that.But for busy parents and professionals, it's often challenging to make healthy choices on a budget, given our time constraints.Are there simple, convenient ways to make mealtime more nutritious? And what foods best address your specific health concerns?Liz Weiss, MS, RDN, is the voice behind the food and nutrition blog Liz's Healthy Table and the podcast Eat, Drink, Live Longer. A sought-after speaker, TV personality and cooking instructor, Liz is a regular contributor to Today's Dietitian magazine and recipe writer for the American Institute for Cancer Research.On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Liz joins hosts Kim Schott and Dr. Ashley Richardson to discuss nutrition for longevity, challenging us to start with small goals like eating one extra serving of fruits and vegetables each day. Liz discusses what people eat in the five longevity hot spots known as the Blue Zones, describing how the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) fosters heart health and protects against cognitive decline.Listen in for Liz's advice on making mealtime less stressful yet more nutritious and learn how to change your diet in a way that fits your lifestyle and promotes long-term health!Key Takeaways  How Liz's interest in nutrition for longevity led to the launch of Eat, Drink, Live LongerHow young moms can lean on conveniences to make mealtime less stressful and more nutritiousWhy Liz recommends fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, beans and seedsHow Liz thinks about high-protein, high-fat fad dietsThe 5 longevity hot spots known as the Blue Zones and what people eat thereHow the standard American diet lacks important nutrients and promotes chronic inflammationWhy Liz suggests starting with small goals like eating one extra serving of fruits and vegetables each dayLiz's advice on meal planning and prep as a busy parent or professionalHow the MIND diet protects against cognitive declineWhich foods maximize heart health (and which ones to avoid)What foods Liz recommends for women undergoing treatment for breast cancerLiz's strategies for making mealtime a positive time to connect with friends and family Connect with LizLiz's Healthy TableEat, Drink, Live Longer PodcastLiz on InstagramLiz on TikTokConnect with Dr. RichardsonThe Breast of EverythingThe Breast of Everything on InstagramThe Breast of Everything on FacebookSubscribe to The Breast of EverythingEmail info@thebreastofeverything.com Resources  Manic Mommies PodcastMeal Makeover MomsLiz's Last-Minute Black Bean SoupNick Buettner on Liz's Healthy Table Podcast EP099Liz's Cookbooks & Freebies‘Snacking for Brain Health' in Today's DieticianLiz's Egg & Kale Dinner MuffinsAICR's New American Plate 

The Blue Zones: Longevity secrets from Centenarians. Part 2 of 3. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/blue-zones-live-to-100/  Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop   Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #foodrevolution #oceanrobbins #johnrobbins #plantbaseddiet #wfpb #bluezones #longevity #centenarian #aging #dementia #wisdom #ikaria #lomalinda #sardinia #okinawa #nicoya   In the 2nd part of this 3-part article, hear where the Blue Zones are and learn some key info about the people's lifestyles there.  Part 2 of 3. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #foodrevolution #oceanrobbins #johnrobbins #plantbaseddiet #wfpb #bluezones #longevity #centenarian #aging #dementia #wisdom #ikaria #lomalinda #sardinia #okinawa #nicoya

People who live in some places are happier than others. But if you move to a happy country, happy city or happy district, will it make you feel better? And what can do if you can't uproot from your current home, can you make sad spaces happier?   Dan Buettner introduces us to his "Blue Zones", and explains why these places score so highly in wellbeing surveys. Helen Russell tells her story of moving to one of the happiest nations on earth...in bleak midwinter. And Texan Jason Roberts admits he had to break the city laws to make his neighborhood in Dallas a bit nicer.  For further reading:  Helen Russell - The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country. Dan Buettner - The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blue Zones: Longevity secrets from Centenarians. Part 1 of 3. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/blue-zones-live-to-100/  Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop   Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #foodrevolution #oceanrobbins #johnrobbins #plantbaseddiet #wfpb #bluezones #longevity #centenarian #aging #dementia #wisdom #ikaria #lomalinda #sardinia #okinawa #nicoya      

Michelle Tollefson, MD, DipABLM is an obstetrician-gynecologist, women's health lifestyle medicine expert, and wellness coach. She is the Secretary of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, author of multiple books, international speaker, consultant, and breast cancer survivor. Dr. Tollefson is known for inspiring others and giving them practical tools to flourish (mind, body, and spirit). Her passion for teaching people about lifestyle medicine to address chronic disease and thrive, is evident in her inspiring presentations. She enjoys spending time in the beautiful Costa Rican blue zone interacting with community members and exploring Costa Rica's rich animal and plant diversity. The blue zones are the 5 regions with a high percentage of people living healthy, very long lives. Although these regions are located around the globe, there are similar themes repeatedly seen among the people living the longest and healthiest in these areas. This presentation will give you practical suggestions on how you can take the lessons learned from the blue zones and translate them into practical changes. Small environmental and behavioral changes can significantly improve your health and the health of those you love. Costa Rica's blue zone on the Nicoyan Peninsula will be featured and Dr. Tollefson will share what she has learned from her travels in the blue zone. At the end, Dr. Tollefson will briefly discuss an upcoming experiential and educational trip to the Costa Rican blue zone. For more information about Thriving through Lifestyle Medicine: an immersive wellness experience in Costa Rica's Blue Zone, visit www.crlifestyle.net or email Dr. Tollefson at mtollef2@msudenver.edu It will be July 15 – 22, 2023, a 7-night, 8-day journey. It will be whole food, plant-based, SOS. Daily educational workshops by Dr. Tollefson, premium accommodations, daily breakfast, and some experiential activities such as culinary classes, kayaking, hiking, yoga, and interaction with a blue zones community are included. Dr. Tollefson and Educando joined to create this amazing experience. Educando has 20+ years of experience developing professional learning programs in Costa Rica. For information about the PAVING the Path to Wellness Program and book, visit https://www.pavingwellness.org/. You can order the PAVING the Path to Wellness Workbook through the publisher Healthy Learning or on Amazon. All proceeds from the authors go to the 501c3 non-profit organization, PAVING the Path to Wellness

Michelle Pabis from Honor Health is at the table to talk about getting Scottsdale that Blue Zones label. Getting a Blue Zones label would recognize Scottsdale as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. While many of us enjoy an active lifestyle, accessability, health care and more, there are still some areas of improvement needed. Michelle tells us the next stages for the acclaimed Blue Zones title.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Rate us and leave a review! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast. Or, check us out on Scottsdale Vibes

Michelle Pabis from Honor Health is at the table to talk about getting Scottsdale that Blue Zones label. Getting a Blue Zones label would recognize Scottsdale as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. While many of us enjoy an active lifestyle, accessability, health care and more, there are still some areas of improvement needed. Michelle tells us the next stages for the acclaimed Blue Zones title.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Rate us and leave a review! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast. Or, check us out on Scottsdale Vibes

Everyone ages, but you can have quality and quantity of life if you do it correctly. Watch this episode to find out key ways of preventing aging and best ways of dealing with stress.00:00 -3:35 The Difference between Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine3:50 - 11:27 - Anti-Aging Pillars11:35 - 15:50- What can you do to help cope with stress16:00 -18:40 - Sleep and Day of Rest18:40 - 24:45 - Food and Supplements to deal with stress26:00 - 32:30 - Blue Zones and Centenarians 36:00 - Practical tips you can do to handle stress, and tips on exercise. Trying to find an integrative medicine or functional medicine doctor who understands what you're going through? Lam Clinic does Telemedicine all over the world and is only a phone call away. 1. Educate yourself by visiting our website: www.lamclinic.com2. Call our office at 714-709-8000 to schedule an appointment. FIND US ONLINE HERE: » Website: https://www.lamclinic.com/» Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamclinic» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lam_clinic/» Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamclinic» YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LAMCLINIC

"Wanna live forever?" ~ While our souls may indeed live forever, our bodies may last longer, with simple choice. Dan Buettner, Nat Geo researcher, brings Blue Zones, where people who live long, well into their 90s, can thrive. Simple choices they make, that can keep their bodies healthy, young. _________ NOTES: 84. Zone 9/11/2022 "How to live to be 100+" - Dan Buettner, Nat Geo researcher. on Youtube TedTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff40YiMmVkU _______ Nat Geo expert page: Dan Buettner "Dan Buettner is an internationally recognized researcher, explorer, and New York Times best-selling author. He founded Blue Zones®, a company that puts the world's best practices in longevity and well-being to work in people's lives. Dan's November 2005 National Geographic article on longevity, "The Secrets of Living Longer," was the cover story of one of the magazine's top-selling issues in history and made him a finalist for a National Magazine Award. " https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/dan-buettner/ ___ Dan Buettner NT Times best selling author, "The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest" https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426207557 ____ "New NIH-Supported Study Characterizes Social Networks of Family, Friends Influencing Obesity" https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/new-nih-supported-study-characterizes-social-networks-family-friends-influencing-obesity ____ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 1-800-273-8255 ____ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 _____ POD DESCRIPTION: This is The House on Valencia Street. This is a place where ghosts & psychics, with PTSD, exist, & I'm talking about it. Share time with a rare survivor, walking back to haunted rooms and space being claimed from long ago. This is from the survivor's perspective, communicated as I see fit, in a way that feels right, for me. I do not offer advice here, I share what worked for me. I am not a professional therapist, this is just one case study, one perspective. Please seek professional help, if mental health issues need attention. This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only, and I am a commentator. USE YOUR DISCERNMENT. Language is explicit. Names may or may not be changed, to protect some. Content Warning: ghosts, psychic ability, rape, incest, foster care, murder, emancipation, BDSM, therapy, lightning strikes, personal responsibility, Buddhism, LGBTQIA+, recovery, codependency, comedy, domestic violence - and inappropriate humor, most likely. Picture inset: This is me, so many years ago, standing in front of my mother's Impala, and the House on Valencia Street. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mohmah/support

In this episode, Passenger Rights advocate Gabor Lukacs shares his thoughts on the new amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations that went into effect Sept. 8. Plus we'll visit the Nantipa Resort Costa Rica, a sustainable, boutique resort nestled right by the beach in one of UNESCO's five Blue Zones. And we'll get an update on a few of the fall events happening at Telus Spark in Calgary. 

Ever wonder how some people live to be 100+ with relative ease? Well, let “Random Fit” introduce you to the concept of Blue Zones, which, simply, enable people to live longer lives.  On this episode, hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller explore, and explain, what makes these designated Blue Zones the place to be if you want to live long and age gracefully.   This knowledge drop will help keep you forever young! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3CYcmml

Too many companies testing for aging! 3 great books reviewed: "The Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner, "The Art of Living Long by Luigi Coranaro, and "Curing Aging" by Bill Andrews PhD.

I'm joined by National Geographic explorer, longevity expert and author, Dan Buettner. Dan's work centres on reverse-engineering the lifestyles of individuals living in the Blue Zones, the regions in the world with the greatest number of centenarians, and specifically, how these individuals eat, move, live, and interact with others to live long and healthy lives.   We discuss: How to eat to live to 100 Why deliciousness is the key to eating well for life Shaping your food environment for health and happiness Exercise habits for longevity The impact of community on your wellbeing How to reduce stress and why it matters for longevity   Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we're looking at cold showers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmel Valley Manor's Health Services Administrator, Chris Regan, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. She shares her amazing journey as a nurse rising through the ranks to become a successful healthcare administrator. More importantly, adopting and living the "Blue Zones" healthy lifestyle - leading by example.

Learn how you can optimize and transform your health with Regan Archibald, Founder of East West Health and author of Your Health Transformation.This is a weekly series of webinars that you can attend each week to learn and grow - Always a new exciting topic!

Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Lifeboost Coffee. They provide premium, low acid, healthy coffee that is easy on your gut and 3rd party tested for mycotoxins, molds, heavy metals, plus 450+ toxins. It's a staple in my household.  Hurry and grab your first order for 50% off here: www.LifeboostDeal.com.    Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Turmeric Complex. Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties but did you know it has also been shown to support cellular health, workout recovery, joint health, and brain function? And not all turmeric is created equal, which is why I always choose Paleovalley Turmeric Complex. Paleovalley uses whole food turmeric and adding coconut oil and black pepper help with the absorption of turmeric by 2,000%. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers and grab a bottle today for 15% off.   Remember the time when you got so much going on in life and you were unstoppable? Hope that wasn't so long ago. They say age is only a number and that is the case if one gets to maintain vigor and zest in life, no matter the age. Sadly, more studies are showing how short the average lifespan of Americans has changed over time. With the constant exposure to stressors from the environment and how man's lifestyle has changed, it is not surprising at all that there is also an increasing rate of chronic diseases. Imagine how short a time we really lived if we deduct the amount of time spent being sick from our life span. Fortunately, Dr. Jockers found the key to longevity and in this episode, he's sharing the natural strategies and top supplements to help you achieve it.   “The average American has a 79-year lifespan but only a 63-year health span. This means that the average American spends the last 16 years of their life suffering from chronic disease." -Dr. David Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - 10 indications of poor aging   - Health Span vs Life Span: bridging the gap between normal aging today and optimal longevity   - Recognize the characteristics that make up the 5 Blue Zones of the world and where they are in the globe   - 9 key principles people in the Blue Zones live by that promote longevity   - Discover the root of aging poorly   - Learn about “zombie” cells and how they are created   - The best supplements you can take that help with anti-aging     Resources: - Lifeboost Coffee – Click the link for 50% off -Paleovalley Turmeric Complex – Click the link for 15% off - Immunocharge – Click the link for 10% off - Super CoQ10 – Click the link for 10% off - Pro Omega CRP – Click the link for 10% off   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers   - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers   - Website – https://drjockers.com/   - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

9 Ways To Build A Healthier Lifestyle, according to the Blue Zones. There are five areas around the world known as the Blue Zones. They have the lowest rate of chronic disease and the highest rate of longevity. Let's chat today about nine common themes researchers have found when exploring the blue zones. Hint: only two have to do with the food on your plate. Which one do you think would most fit into your current lifestyle? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join Me Live Each Wednesday: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kristinlongacre FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beyourbestselfcoachingllc ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Nutrition Confidence ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Are you ready to overcome the diet roller coaster and heal your body while building confidence in your nutrition through 6 weeks of group coaching? GET ON THE WAITLIST: http://www.nutritionconfidence.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Learn How to Eat For Your Body ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Stop guessing what food is causing your weight gain, bloating, indigestion, or pain. Instead, take a step back and learn how to eat for your body in my FREE introduction to food journaling, 5-Day Food Journal. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FOOD JOURNAL: http://www.listentoyourbodyjournal.com

The Blue Zones have long been touted as holding the secrets to longevity, but one aspect of the “Blue Zones” framework that gets far too much attention is the diet, which emphasizes limiting animal-based foods.  In reality, there are many factors that go into living a long, high-quality, and meaningful life. Plus, when you start to look at the research behind this movement, it doesn't hold up to scrutiny. Today I am sharing my conversation with fellow dietitian and podcaster Erin Skinner, founder of Empowered Nutrition, a functional nutrition practice in North Carolina. She has done extensive research on The Blue Zones and what she found was fascinating.  Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to ad-free podcasts, exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. Join me September 29 - October 2, 2022, for a fun and informative weekend getaway at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. To learn more, visit sustainabledish.com/events and get your tickets today before they sell out. Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

Dan Buettner's specialty is Blue Zones — communities where people live the longest, healthiest lives on the planet. He researched and wrote about these communities in his book, "The Blue Zones Solution.” He also helped create new Blue Zones in places like Iowa, New York and Minnesota. His work mirrors that of Yale researcher Morgan Levine. She studies aging and longevity, and she'll talk about the latest science with host Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. Until then, be inspired by this 2015 discussion Miller had with Buettner at the Minneapolis Foundation's Face Forward Conference. Guest: Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist andproducer, and New York Times bestselling author. He's written several books about Blue Zones. To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations. 

What does slow living, staying balanced, and the habits of centenarians have in common? Everything! If you read Dan Buettner's books about The Blue Zones you'll start to see many parallels to the slow living movement. In this podcast episode, I wanted to draw your attention to habits that help you stay balanced. In addition, I'll share ways to look at "slow living" that go beyond achieving a certain aesthetic. (Because if you search for slow living hashtags on Instagram you might think the only way to participate is to bake bread and wear cottage core.) Below you'll find the transcripts of this episode, then the table of contents for the following post. Originally a post I wrote in 2019 about the importance of staying balanced. I've combined these because to practice slow living is to seek balance and enjoy life. In fact, they have so much in common, I noticed that what most people consider "slow living" habits are the practices of the longest lived people on earth. Those who live in the blue zones. Lastly, you'll find a list of resources to help you in your pursuit of balance, via the slow living movement. [00:00:00] Announcer: Welcome to a healthy bite. You're one nibble closer to a more satisfying way of life, a healthier you and bite size bits of healthy motivation. Now let's dig in on the dish with Rebecca Huff.  [00:00:18] Rebecca: In today's episode, I'm going to get a bit more personal than I usually do, and share a bit about what I've been doing lately for the last year or two to heal from the constant feeling of being busy and being overwhelmed. And also how I gave myself permission to stop being super mom or at least to stop trying to be super mom and how I've learned to live a bit more in the green zone instead of always being busy, busy, busy, and also I'm going to cover a bit about the trending topic of slow living and what it means and whether or not it's just another self-improvement trend, bandwagon that you may or may not want to hop on. [00:01:05] Years ago I wrote a blog post encouraging myself and others to try to stay more balanced. This is something that professionals have been recommending for years. My doctor has recommended that I try to stay more in the green zone. In the past, my chiropractor and others had given me heart rate variability tests that show whether you're in the flight or fight mode, or whether you are more balanced and kind of in the green zone. [00:01:35] Even when you look at the chart there's red, yellow, and green and doctors had recommended for years that I try to stay more out of that red and yellow zone and get myself into the green zone more often. Does any of this resonate with you?  [00:01:51] If you're a mom and you have one or more children, I am certain that there are probably things that I'm gonna talk about that you can relate to. But this post that I wrote was as much to myself as to anyone. And it was meant to encourage and remind me to stay balanced. This is especially important for other all or nothing types like myself.  [00:02:14] Back during the pandemic when people were. Basically forced to stay home, an old concept became a new trend and that is slow living. [00:02:25] I, I say old concept because anyone who's into organic food or buying local knows that this slow living movement started a long time ago, back in the eighties, when a group of activists defended a slower pace of life to include regional traditions, food made from local ingredients by real people with their own two hands; as opposed to Franken foods made by machines and automated processes. [00:02:57] The slow food and slow living movement recognizes those connections between people, cultures, the foods we grow and eat, as well as the planet and politics.  [00:03:09] because people were stuck at home, many began to bake their own breads or snacks and pick up other hobbies, like cooking, sewing, and DIY type projects.

Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Anthony Chaffee is a medical doctor and nutrition researcher interested in using animal foods to optimize health and performance. He is a former rugby player and the host of the Plant-Free MD Podcast. In this discussion, Drs. Tony and Anthony talk about: (03:10) A day in the life of Dr. Anthony Chaffee (06:27) The effects of Dr. Anthony's dietary discoveries on his family and friends (11:09) How Dr. Anthony came to believe that vegetables are unhealthy in a human diet (21:06) Nutritional anthropology (34:18) Why saturated fat is not bad for people (42:12) The Blue Zones study (48:52) The average dietary day in the life of Dr. Anthony (53:24) Coffee and alcohol on a carnivore diet (57:36) Why fruit is not good for humans (01:02:15) Exercise on a carnivore diet Thank you for listening to Protecting Your Nest. For additional resources and information, please see the links below.    Links:   Dr. Anthony Chaffee: Linktree   Dr. Tony Hampton: Linktree Instagram Account LinkedIn Account Ritmos Negros Podcast

Join Steve with his guest Becca Hint as they talk about being able to live in a tropical paradise through passive income. After spending a career working for a fortune 500 company focused on medical device and biotech sales, she realized that it wasn't necessarily the path to financial freedom. Disappointed with the Zoom classes and the things that happened in the pandemic, she and her husband decided to transition from living in the busy city with high cost of living to a tropical paradise that improved their overall wellness all while receiving passive income through multifamily investment.    Outline of the episode:   ●    [01:39] The great resignation and their journey to the Tropics  ●    [02:31] The Blue Zones of the World  ●    [03:37] Ditching the high cost city life living and live off of that  ●    [05:45] House hacking her first apartment building in San Francisco  ●    [11:11] GP Model  ●    [14:43] Teaching her family and friends on the investments she personally have invested  ●    [16:32] Tax strategy  ●    [22:34] the How and the Why  ●    [25:21] Hotel-to-Multifamily Conversion  ●    [30:50] The Book that speaks volume to her life    Resources:  ●   Website    Connect with The Cashflow Project!  ●    Website  ●    LinkedIn  ●    Youtube  ●    Facebook  ●    Instagram  ●   Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint: July 21 - 24, 2022 Four Seasons Ko'olina   

Fed up with yo-yo dieting? Heal your relationship to body and food with the 10 tools of Intuitive Eating. Ditch the scale for good.Want to explore working together? BOOK A CALL TO LEARN MORE: https://calendly.com/heathermcc/chatwithheatherVisit Renee's website: www.reneepletka.comInstagram: @heathermcconochieVisit me at: www.heathermcconochie.comHave you been listening to the podcast for a while and found it beneficial to your life? Leave an honest rating & review on Apple podcasts.

Stacy and Markus Naugle are high-performance health consultants who utilize potent diet and lifestyle enhancements to help excellence-driven people generate the vitality necessary to fuel sustained success in their professional and personal lives without burning out. We talk about the Blue Zones of Health and the lessons we can take into our everyday lives from the healthiest people on the planet. We talk about gut health and the connection to serotonin and mental health. We talk about the type of diet that fuels our brain best, how to incorporate and enhance what you're already eating to include these foods, and so much more! “Our gut is responsible for producing most of the serotonin in our bodies which is directly tied to our well-being and our mental and emotional health.” - Stacy Naugle Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Stacy & Markus' Website Stacy & Markus' Instagram: @your_vegan_family Previous Sass Says Shows Mentioned: Ep 44 Dr. Jisun Sunny Fisher

Fed up with yo-yo dieting? Heal your relationship to body and food with the 10 tools of Intuitive Eating. Ditch the scale for good.Want to explore working together? BOOK A CALL TO LEARN MORE: https://calendly.com/heathermcc/chatwithheatherInstagram: @heathermcconochieVisit me at: www.heathermcconochie.comHave you been listening to the podcast for a while and found it beneficial to your life? Leave an honest rating & review on Apple podcasts.

What are blue zones? Humans have wondered about the secrets behind longevity since the beginning of time. Well, as it turns out, the world's five blue zones offer some revealing insight into this mystery. In these regions, people seem to live longer than in the rest of the world. Researchers have sought to understand the unique lifestyles that may be behind this phenomenon. Let's go back to the year 2000. Studying the province of Nuoro in Sardinia, Italian professor Gianni Pes and Belgian demographer Michel Poulain discovered to their great surprise that certain villages were home to a high number of people in their 90s or even over a hundred years old. The researchers marked these locations with blue circles which is how the non-scientific blue zone label was coined. Where are the other four blue zones then? So what are the secrets behind these people's long lifespans? Diet and exercise have something to do with it too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is running actually bad for our joints and bones? Is drinking decaf bad for my health? What is the dangerous Blackout challenge on Tiktok? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Rupa Health, and Pendulum. What's the point in living a long time? Being fully in contribution to life. I want to do that feeling healthy and vital, not sick and decrepit. Everything we do speaks to our genes—the food we eat, our relationships, our environment. You're either telling your genes to age faster or age slower. So I'm constantly working on how to give my genes the right information to do the latter. Today's podcast episode was recorded on my recent trip to Antarctica with my own doctor, Dr. Matt Cook. He's helped me heal and has integrated so many different forms of technologies and science to rebuild people's health from the ground up. Dr. Cook is the Founder of BioReset® Medical. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience practicing medicine, focusing the last 14 years on Functional and Regenerative Medicine. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine, completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and completed a fellowship in Functional Medicine. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Rupa Health, and Pendulum. BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough formula contains seven different forms of magnesium, all of which have different functions in the body. There is truly nothing like it on the market. Go to magbreakthrough.com/hyman and use code hyman10 at checkout for 10% off your next order.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum's Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code MARK20.Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): What's the point of living a long life? (5:38 / 2:23) What I learned from my travel through the Blue Zones (6:36 / 3:25)Five converging trends that will change our thinking about medicine and health (13:33 / 10:16)The root causes of aging (18:16 / 15:02)Influence your genes to reverse your biological age (22:29 / 17:42) How to eat to extend your life span (28:40 / 24:01) Practices and supplements to support healthy aging (35:51 / 31:23) Regenerative medicine therapies and protocols (48:12 / 42:13) What the Yamanaka factors teach us about aging (1:13:12 / 1:08:31) Reimaging how we deal with trauma (1:21:21 / 1:16:49) Learn more about Dr. Matt Cook and his work at BioReset Medical at bioresetmedical.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Red Pill Buddhas w/Phil Escott – Ep: 20 w/Mary Ruddick Mary's website: https://www.enableyourhealing.com/ Mary Ruddick: Director of Nutrition Dubbed the "Sherlock Holmes of Health," Mary Ruddick is a seasoned medical nutritionist, researcher, and philanthropist who specializes in metabolic, immune, and nervous system disorders. She is the Director of Nutrition for Enable Your Healing, CaptainSoup.com, Cows4Kids.com, The REIGNS Method, and the Back to Joy Program, and she currently travels the globe studying traditional diets and seeing patients online via her private practice. She has been featured with the book, "Beat Autoimmune" and she can be found on several productions from GundryMD, the Food Lies documentary, and MeatRx. Mary is a keynote speaker at several conferences each year. She recently presented at Low Carb USA, Freedom From Food Addictions, and The GAPS OnCon. Mary spent the last several years traveling throughout Africa, the Blue Zones, and throughout remote regions of the world to observe the diets of those not affected by chronic, infectious, or emergent disease. She is currently studying with tribes throughout Latin and South America while concurrently conducting a twelve-month study on Neuropathy in the States. You can find her article on the Batwa tribe within the 2021 Fall edition of the Wise Traditions Journal. In her private practice, Mary Ruddick specializes in rebalancing the microbiome by addressing nutritional and epigenetic aspects that underlie various physical and mental health disorders. She is a specialist in the field of autoimmunity, histamine intolerance (MCAD), mental disorders, hormonal disorders, and nervous system disorders including dysautonomia, neuropathy, and seizure disorders. Having used both lifestyle and dietary changes on her own miraculous healing journey, she emphasizes the balance of both.

Cathleen Toomey, the brains behind the https://seniorityauthority.org/about/ (Seniority Authority) website and podcast likes to say “Seniority Authority exists because of cocktail parties.” Knowing she worked in a retirement community people often came to her with questions like,  “I think my mom may have dementia, but maybe it's typical age related, memory loss. How do I tell the difference?” And “What the heck is assisted living and how do I know what a good one is?” She created the Seniority Authority podcast and a website with the specific goal of providing practical information to people who have questions. And we covered many of the most common questions people have about helping their parents navigate their longer lifespans, how to have "the conversation," and the importance of connection and community for those we love with seniority. This country has never experienced a demographic shift in older adults, as it's experiencing now. Today in the US 10,000 people every day turned 70.Even if we work out, eat right, generally take good care of ourselves we are still aging. Things will change. We have to plan ahead for a time when we may not be as able bodied as we are now. And if we are? Great we might want to move into a place with a built in community. "My strong advice is have that conversation with your parent or your aunt or your loved one five years before you think you need it, because there will be a wait list to get into the right kind of community."Our parents experienced nursing homes as a place they put grandma in two months before she died. That's their experience. Part of the planning must include sitting down to think about what brings purpose and passion to your life.  What kind of environment do you love? Is it important to be near family or friends? What do you want to be doing day to day in your longer than expected life? "Don't be a cranky old person. Be glad for every freaking day you get up on the right side of the grass.A study was conducted by Harvard for 83 years to determine what makes for a long happy life. They found it wasn't financial success, spirituality, children, volunteering, their health. “It was good relationships keep us happier and healthier period. Good relationships did not mean in Harvard's study that you had to be married. It just meant that you connected with people. You know the name of the dry cleaner, or the mailman, or you stopped in to see your neighbor next door.” “One of the biggest challenges about getting older is that people are not talking as much. You are more isolated. There are actually fewer conversations, 50% fewer conversations after 60 then between 30 and 60.”The most important first step if you think someone has dementia is to get checked out, get a diagnosis. You can't plan or treat without knowing what's happening in the brain and body. Things that were mentioned: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20170807-ikigai-a-japanese-concept-to-improve-work-and-life (Ikigai) https://www.bluezones.com/ (Dan Buttner's Blue Zones) http://www.robertwaldinger.com/ (Dr. Bob Waldinger) Seth Rogan's charity called https://wearehfc.org/ (Hilarity for Charity) This is “a non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, activate the next generation of Alzheimer's advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education.”...

Kien Vuu, M.D.: "Hormone optimization is great for longevity.”  Vuu, a performance and longevity doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss underrated hacks for a longer life, plus: - How hormone therapy can help slow aging (~21:01) - The future of stem cell therapy & why it's such a hot topic (~25:01) - How to strategically stress your body (~30:03) - How to get the biggest bang for your buck with longevity (~33:16) - How building self-awareness can help you live longer (~34:15) Referenced in the episode: - Vuu's book, Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance. - Vuu's podcast, Thrive State. - Follow Vuu on Instagram. - Check out Dan Buettner's books on Blue Zones. - Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan's discussion on stem cell therapy. - The Telomere Effect, by Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D. - Man's Search For Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Jayne Rees Buxton is an author and journalist, born in the United Kingdom and raised in Canada. Before 2022, she had published a work of non-fiction, Ending the Mother War, and two works of fiction, Lessons in Duck Shooting and Take Someone Like Me.  She is a graduate of the Kingston University Creative Writing Masters Programme, where she was awarded the George Markstein Fiction Prize. After the publication of Ending the Mother War, she became a regular spokesperson and writer on work-life issues. She founded a website and consultancy for working parents, Flametree, which was later incorporated into the human resource practice of a major consultancy. Jayne's latest book, released in 2022, The Great Plant Based Con- Why Eating a Plants-Only Diet Won't Improve Your Health or Save the Planet, is incredibly well researched, and is an absolutely fascinating look at how diets that exclude animal foods can damage your health, how Big Food and Big Pharma profit when you eat more plants, and why a rich and powerful church wants to take meat off your plate.Find Jayne at-TW- @JayneReesBuxtonhttps://thegreatplantbasedcon.com/Special thank you to so many of our former guests and friends who made it into Jayne's book, we appreciate you!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Why are some people living much longer and healthier lives? We always want the elixir of youth and vitality and is it possible that some people around the world have found this? The blue zones around the world include Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Icaria (Greece) and Loma Linda (California, USA). These regions Listen In The post WWR 225: Longevity & Blue Zones appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com Dr. Gupta after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005.  Armed with what he considered adequate knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became un-predictable, and his lower back and spirit toward life became worrisome.  Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self; attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement.  More than a decade later, he enjoys excellent new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution oriented dental team; and most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity.  He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.    Dr. Gupta hosts an annual CE event focussed on wellness, balance, and total health for both the team and the dentist, entitled, "the happy dentist retreat."  This year's event will be in Chicago July 29-30.  More information can be found at thehappydentistretreat.com.  Dr. Gupta's e-mail is drgupta@northridgevillefamilydentistry.com During today's show, he mentioned the "Full House" opening credits video.  That can be found on his website at northridgevillefamilydentistry.com   The video in which Dr. Gupta explains the 2-minute lower back routine can be found on youtube at https://youtu.be/_o_XgxrAEKo   The book he mentions is called "Blue Zones" by Daniel Beuttner FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

OUR HOSTS:  Corinne Foxx -https://www.instagram.com/corinnefoxx/ ( @corinnefoxx) Natalie McMillan -https://www.instagram.com/nataliemcm/ ( @nataliemcm) and https://www.instagram.com/shopnataliemcmillan/?hl=en (@shopnataliemcmillan)  What we're drinking:https://www.conncreek.com/cck/wine-shop/white-wine-collection/2019-sauvignon-blanc/5637212836.p ( )https://www.vivino.com/US/en/domaine-de-l-amandine-cotes-du-rhone-villages-seguret/w/1221950?year=2016 (Domaine de l'Amandine Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016)  TOPIC:  What do Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California all have in common? They might seem like random places around the globe, but they're actually the five locations where humans live the longest. Coined ‘Blue Zones,' there are nine major through lines with the people who live in those places, and scientists believe those common denominators create an environment for humans to live long, healthy, and happy lives. On today's episode, we unpack the diet and lifestyle of people who live in Blue Zones and how we can apply those principles to our daily life.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of getting in daily low impact movement, like walking and gardening  The role that community rituals, like drinking tea or wine, play in how we age  What it looks like to live your life's purpose as your profession Tips for how to lower your stress levels and decompress  Creative ways to have a more plant-based diet  The trend of reverence and appreciation of the elderly in Blue Zones  How getting ‘smart' sun exposure can benefit your mental and physical health  Why having a strong social connection is crucial for longevity  END OF THE SHOW:  Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Mandy Moore WINE RATING: https://www.vivino.com/US/en/domaine-de-l-amandine-cotes-du-rhone-villages-seguret/w/1221950?year=2016 (Domaine de l'Amandine Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016)  = 7 / Mandy  WRAP UP: To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne admits that she enjoys doing burpees, and Nat confesses that she's not much of a foodie and doesn't care about trying new restaurants.  We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: http://amidoingthisrightpod.com (amidoingthisrightpod.com) You can email us for episode ideas or Random Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amidoingthisrightpod/ (@amidoingthisrightpod ) Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

In this episode, Alec and Dr. Jess welcome back Dr. Bill McGraw to present the overwhelming evidence of the dangers of aluminum toxicity, it's relation to Alzheimer's disease and the blatantly obvious cure – it's all there in the data. Alzheimer's disease was first discovered in 1906. Since then, “modern” medicine has manipulated the major media to keep a simple and incredibly effective cure a secret. Thanks to the internet and independent publishing, the information is widely available, yet there are many major media distractions that prevent the dissemination of the facts about this cure. Reversing Alzheimer's disease is possible by drinking silica rich water in the form of orthosilicic acid (OSA). There are over 25 peer-reviewed published studies demonstrating how OSA reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Bill McGraw discusses the data and shows the proof so Alzheimer's disease can become a problem of the past. He includes all the data and sources of information, as well as the facts from the miracle Blue Zones. The Blue Zones are areas of the world where the drinking water naturally contains OSA. If you or someone you know suffers from symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you can't afford to miss this!   To learn more about Dr. Bill McGraw, please visit: https://www.newaquatechpanama.com/   If you've been educated, informed and enriched by this podcast and would like to help support the fight for health freedom, please visit: https://healthfreedomforhumanity.org/donate

Shownotes   We've lived longer than our ancestors but life expectancy has been dropping recently. 1 in 2 Americans has a chronic disease.    When we look at the Blue Zones, where people lived longest, they don't have these technologies or biohacking tools. Looking at them makes us see that we're actually forgetting what it is like to LIVE as a human.   Living an authentic life is medicine. Following who you are actually tells your own genes that you're living your fullest life and to give you longevity, optimal health and peak performance.   Getting to the Thrive State: Nurturing your bioenergetic environment. Pick the easiest thing to do and apply that. It's all connected and it's going to build you the needed energetic momentum to get to the Thrive State.   Casting the net wider: Use the media to spread the message.    Life is very precious. How we handle our bodies, minds and psyche as we move through it is really important.   The pandemic is scary but it is also a gift. It forced a lot of people to slow down a bit and pushed them to focus on how they feel inside and master their minds as part of reclaiming their health.

Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   Mary Ruddick might just be one of the most important human beings alive today. She spends her time studying people who don't have contact with the modern human world and who maintain many practices we see trending today that are actually ancestral (i.e. breathwork, bone broth, organ meats, etc.). In this episode, Mary shares just how vibrantly human bodies can function that even people in the holistic health world probably aren't aware of. Return to this episode again and again! Dubbed the "Sherlock Holmes of Health," Mary Ruddick is a seasoned medical nutritionist, researcher, and philanthropist who specializes in immune and nervous system disorders.   She is the Director of Nutrition for Enable Your Healing, CaptainSoup.com, and Cows4Kids.com, and she currently travels the globe studying traditional diets and seeing patients online via her private practice. She has been featured with the book, "Beat Autoimmune" and she can be found on several productions from GundryMD, the Food Lies documentary, and MeatRx. Mary is a keynote speaker at several conferences each year. She recently presented at Low Carb USA, Freedom From Food Addictions, and The GAPS OnCon. Mary spent the last several years traveling throughout Africa, the Amazon, the Arctic, the Blue Zones, and throughout remote regions of the world to observe the diets of those not affected by chronic, infectious, or emergent disease. She is currently studying with tribes throughout Latin and South America while concurrently conducting a twelve-month study on Neuropathy in the States. You can find her article on the Batwa tribe within the 2021 Fall edition of the Wise Traditions Journal. Stay Connected with Mary:  Website: https://www.enableyourhealing.com/  Captain Soup: https://captainsoup.com/ Cows 4 Kids: https://www.cows4kids.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryqueenofheart/    ______________________________   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:  Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd  and @drstantonhom5.0 Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic  Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic  Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!

Welcome to part 2 of this four-part presentation reflecting on the foundational assumptions of energy balance and stress optimization. These shows are inspired by the great work of Jay Feldman and Mike Fave on the Energy Balance Podcast so please listen to part 1, to my interview with Jay Feldman, and to the Energy Balance Podcast. In this show we put to bed once and for all our widespread misunderstanding of calories in-calories out in favor of the three-part truth of: caloric consumption, calories burned for energy, and calories stored. I'll cover a variety of interesting topics like the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, the great points and some of the flaws of Blue Zones research, a lifestyle-related longevity secret of the Okinawans called ikigai (a strong sense of life purpose) and moai (a strong small group of lifelong friends), how I aspire to race the 100 meters at age 100, and a possible fresh new perspective on how to eat for longevity.  Here is a compelling quote from Jay Feldman's blog: "Considering that adaptations to stress and damage don't improve our health, stress and damage are cumulative, and that the benefits of environmental stimuli are due to their specific effects rather than the stress they cause, hormesis would be best characterized as an extreme misrepresentation of the interaction between the organism and its environment.” TIMESTAMPS: Fasting carb restriction, calorie restriction, ketogenic eating all starve the cells of energy as does intense exercise. [01:08] If you burn more calories during devoted exercise, your body is going to make an assortment of compensations to conserve energy. [05:06] Eating less and exercising more is ineffective. Certain foods are very inappropriate for energy utilization. [09:45] The industrial seed oils are pervasive in our kitchens, restaurants, and markets. [13:11] Dr. Lustig contends that if you ditch processed foods and emphasize wholesome, nutritious foods, it is virtually impossible to get fat! [15:23] You're going to be prompted to overeat if you are not getting your protein needs met by nutrient dense high protein foods. [20:21] Calories do different things when they are consumed, but they aren't necessarily burned. [21:22] If you're bad at burning energy, that's when you start to get into the realm of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's dementia related conditions, especially in the brain. [26:46] Move more, get good sleep, and learn to manage stress appropriately. [30:32] When you are over exercising, you are probably achieving a temporary unsustainable stress hormone spike to release stored energy and perform, until we get too tired to do so. You can't aspire to anything related to diet transformation or body transformation until you are truly healthy. [33:51] Could this mean that a faster metabolism promotes longevity rather than what we've heard with the ancestral health and the progressive health movement that a slower metabolism, calorie restriction, metabolic efficiency are the key promoters of longevity? [37:54]    In the Minnesota Starvation Study from the 1940s, calorie deprivation showed significant decreases in strength, stamina, body temperature, heart rate, and sex drive in the subjects. [42:54] There is no justification for ever eating junk food, even if you are a high-calorie-burning athlete. [48:07] Brad talks about the longevity studies from the Blue Zones around the world.  He describes many of the Japanese lifestyle goals that are attributed to long healthy life. [50:57]    In closing, Brad outlines the points he has been making about reducing the stress in your life, exercising appropriately, and avoiding unhealthy foods. [56:34] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page Burn Podcast with Dr. Pontzer Podcast with Dr. Lustig Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking P.E.Diet Minnesota Starvation Experiment Saladino review podcast QUOTES: "Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity, they are the symptoms of obesity." (Taubes) Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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Tia interviews Dan Buettner, Founder of The Blue Zones

Join me for a discussion with fellow Registered Dietitian and global expert on food sustainability, Diana Rodgers.  Diana and I both have a ‘beef' to pick with the Blue Zones.  Listen in on this discussion in which we both share what we have found in terms of: The nutritional adequacy of the diet Overall confounding factors in healthy aging aside from diet  The flaws in the research supporting the diet The evidence for a high degree of fraud and error among centenarian data (see Saul Newman article below) Conflicts of interest that impact the promotion of vegetarian and vegan diets How the Blue Zones diet stacks up to my typical diet (my specific data listed in the below report) Where you can learn more about Diana and her important work around sustainable agriculture and nutrition Listen to the full episode at https://www.empowerednutrition.health/bluezones Enjoyed listening to Diana's thoughts during the episode? So did we! You can find out more about Diana by visiting her website, checking out her film, reading her book, or learning about her work with the Global Food Justice Alliance. Want to learn even more about Blue Zones? Check out my report that I mentioned in the episode, or this article by Saul Newman Interested in working on your personal health goals? Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit! Enjoying the podcast? Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! Then, send me a screenshot of your positive review to podcast@empowerednutrition.health or a DM on Instagram (empowerednutrition.health). Include a brief description of what you're working on with your health and/or nutrition and I'll send you a free custom meal plan! Would you like some "nutritional insurance"? Get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens' AG1 nutritional supplement when you visit athleticgreens.com/empowered Do you have questions you would like answered on the Empowered Nutrition podcast? You can propose your questions/ideas here or reach out to me at podcast@empowerednutrition.health I can't wait to hear from you. Enjoy listening!

Dan Buettner, National Geographic Explorer, writer, and founder of Blue Zones: areas where people live long, healthy, happy lives. Blue Zones are areas across the globe where people tend to live the longest and have remarkably low rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Dan explores what elements make up these blue zones, including food, community, joy, purpose, and more. Listen to Dan and Heather talk about the 5 food groups that are best for a long life, and the perfect combination of a grain and beans to make a complete protein. He has appeared on CNN, Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America, Primetime Live, and the Today show to discuss his Blue Zones research, and he has delivered more than 500 keynote speeches over the last 10 years. Dan's new book is Blue Zones Challenge, the secrets of longest lived people accessible to everyone. It is available now. Faherty - Get 20% off when you Go to www.Fahertybrand.com/InMyHeart. Use code In My Heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm talking to Ryan Frederick. He's the founder of SmartLiving 360, where he helps people answer the tough questions that come with living in an age where everyone is living longer. He believes that while retirees can thrive, their lifestyle choices will have more impact than ever before on just how healthy and satisfying their retirement will be. Ryan has been focused on the challenges facing people who relocate in retirement for much of his life. In fact, he lived in a senior housing community in his twenties! With over 15 years of experience, he's become an innovator, developer, and strategy consultant in aging and longevity. His work has been cited in Forbes, The Washington Post, and several other outlets. In this episode, Ryan and I dig into many great topics, including the age segregation that has unfortunately come to define the senior living industry. We'll also discuss how empty nesters and retirees can find a happier and healthier place in retirement when looking to make a move and how to take the principles of Blue Zones and apply them to your own life, even if relocating to Greece isn't in the cards. GET A FREE COPY OF RYAN'S BOOK, RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING A HOME FOR THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE Here's all you have to do... Step 1.) Subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review over on iTunes. Step 2.) Text BOOK, that's B-O-O-K to 866-482-9559 for a link to our book request page, complete the form and we will ship you the book for free. It's that simple! In this podcast interview, you'll learn: What Ryan learned from residing in a senior living facility in his twenties. Why Ryan says “place” instead of “home” – and how the pandemic has made it so much harder for people to find real connection. How to use the SmartLiving 360 assessment to determine if you're thriving in place–and what to do if you're not. Why people are least happy in their 40s and 50s and often find happiness again later in life. How to conquer your fears when you know you need to make a change, but don't yet know what that change should be. The apps Ryan and his wife use to track their activities and ensure they're spending their time wisely Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/297 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Weekly Retirement Newsletter: RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Have you guys heard of the blue zones?? We've been reading and studying a lot about them recently. Blue zones are areas of the world where a huge percentage of people live to be over 100. Not only that, but they grow old without chronic disease and problems. Scientists have studied these populations and they found 9 common lifestyle habits that each area shares. We're talking all about those 9 principles and how we can adopt them into our own lives. That's our new challenge! Create our own blue zone right where we are. As we prepare for our trip to Sardinia (home to one of the blue zones!) we will be trying our best to embrace that lifestyle so we can live our best lives! We challenge you to join us!Be sure to check out our Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook! Find Pop the Prosecco on all the podcast platforms, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a Rating and Review.Ciao for Now! -The PasinisGarden Basics with Farmer FredTips for thriving garden soil, healthy food, and flowers that attract beneficial insects.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show