Understanding Kratom a conversation with Christopher Deaney

Understanding Kratom a conversation with Christopher Deaney

Pain relief, wellbeing, and natural alternative to opioids In this episode of Fit for My Age, host Michael Millward [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abecedermichaelmillward/] sits down with Christopher Deaney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersorganicbotanicals/], founder of Christopher’s Organic Botanicals, [https://www.botanicalae.org/?page_id=231] for a deep and eye‑opening exploration of kratom—the Southeast Asian botanical that’s quietly becoming part of global conversations about pain relief, wellbeing, and natural alternatives to opioids. Christopher shares his personal journey from childhood injuries and years of prescribed painkillers to discovering kratom as a natural option that changed his life. Together, Michael and Christopher unpack the plant’s origins, how it’s traditionally used in Indonesia and Thailand, and why it’s often misunderstood in the West. Listeners will learn: * What kratom actually is—a leaf from a towering tree related to coffee * How labourers in Southeast Asia chew fresh leaves for energy and focus * Why kratom became entangled in myths, misinformation, and early ban. * The science emerging from U.S. research institutions, including studies on safety, dependence, and therapeutic potential * The realities of kratom farming, fair trade challenges, and the cooperative systems supporting Indonesian growers * The difference between natural kratom and synthetic products that have caused confusion and concern This conversation blends history, science, culture, and personal experience—offering a thoughtful, balanced look at a plant that has helped many people but remains controversial and poorly understood. As always, Fit for My Age doesn’t tell you what to think, but it certainly gives you something worth thinking about. Find out more about Christopher and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test [https://www.yorktest.com/] and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr [https://www.zencastr.com/pricing], because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club [https://www.membership.utc.travel/partnership-fit-for-my-age-podcast/]members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre [https://www.workplacelearningcentre.co.uk/product/podcast-guest-academy-training-by-matchmakerfm]. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

The Body–Mind Approach to Chronic Pain a conversation with Dr Alain Salas

Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt — it hijacks your life. In this episode of Fit For My Age, host Michael Millward [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abecedermichaelmillward/] sits down with natural healing doctor Dr Alain Salas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-salas-6ba22a18/], author of Brain Power Secrets [https://amzn.to/44yXac2], to explore his unique body‑and‑mind method for helping people overcome chronic health conditions. From his unconventional journey—living on a boat in the south of France, chasing the sun, and eventually landing in mid-west USA to study chiropractic medicine—to his discovery of the “innate intelligence” of the human body, Alain shares how his holistic approach was born. He explains why chronic conditions persist, how subconscious programming shapes our physical experience, and why true healing requires addressing physical, chemical, and emotional stress together. Alain introduces his three‑step Mind Clearing system—delete, download, create—a process designed to reprogram limiting subconscious beliefs and align thoughts, emotions, and actions. Through vivid examples, he shows how visualisation, subconscious language, and identifying “resistances to healing” can help people reduce pain fast and reclaim control over their wellbeing. If you’ve “tried everything” and still struggle with recurring symptoms, this conversation with its blend of science, personal story, and practical insight will challenge what you think you know about healing, offer you a fresh way to think about chronic pain — and show you how powerful your mind really is. Find out more about Alain and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test [https://www.yorktest.com/] and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr [https://www.zencastr.com/pricing], because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club [https://www.membership.utc.travel/partnership-fit-for-my-age-podcast/]members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre [https://www.workplacelearningcentre.co.uk/product/podcast-guest-academy-training-by-matchmakerfm]. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.v

Surviving a Brain Tumour - a conversation with Jennifer White

Rebuilding Life After a Brain Tumour — Jennifer White’s Story In this thought‑provoking episode of Fit For My Age, Michael Millward chats with Jennifer White, a retired nurse from Ontario whose life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with a large, life‑threatening brain tumour. As Jennifer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-white-259b36360/] explains in the conversation — “the good news is you’re not having a stroke… the bad news is you have a large brain tumour and it’s going to kill you sooner rather than later.” What follows is an extraordinary journey of survival, rehabilitation, identity, and reinvention. Jennifer describes waking from surgery unable to walk, talk, or recognise her husband, and the long, determined process of rebuilding her abilities — from brushing her teeth to relearning language. She also shares how writing fiction became a powerful tool for healing, memory recovery, and rediscovering purpose. Her medical thrillers [https://amzn.to/4wNM4fx], inspired by her nursing career and her experience as a patient, shine a light on real issues in modern healthcare: staffing shortages, burnout, and the human impact of system pressures. This episode explores: * The emotional and physical reality of recovering from a brain tumour * How medical knowledge shapes the experience of being a patient * The impact of memory loss on relationships * The role of creativity in neurological recovery * Using lived experience to inspire meaningful conversations about healthcare today As always on Fit For My Age, we don’t tell you what to think — but we do hope to make you think. Jennifer’s story is a powerful reminder that proactive, positive ageing isn’t just about health markers; it’s about resilience, curiosity, and the courage to rebuild. Listen, like, download, subscribe — and share this episode with anyone who needs a reminder that hope and reinvention are always possible. Find out more about Jennifer and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test [https://www.yorktest.com/] and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr [https://www.zencastr.com/pricing], because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club [https://www.membership.utc.travel/partnership-fit-for-my-age-podcast/]members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre [https://www.workplacelearningcentre.co.uk/product/podcast-guest-academy-training-by-matchmakerfm]. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

Understanding Sexual Integrity – a conversation with Dr Steven Davidson

Finding the Courage to be Yourself This episode of Fit For My Age deals with adult themes; if you are listening in a public place please listen discretely. Dr Steven Davidson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevendavidson/] is a registered clinical sexologist and clinical social worker who is a specialist in sexual integrity [https://drstevendavidson.com/sexual-integrity-coaching]. in this episode of the Abeceder health and wellbeing podcast Fit For My Age Dr Davidson [https://drstevendavidson.com/] explains sexual integrity to host Michael Millward [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abecedermichaelmillward/] During their conversation Dr Davidson and Michael discuss * What we mean when we say someone has integrity. * How to be honest with yourself and your partner about what you want * Why in relationships that do not have integrity; love is often not enough to build a successful relationship * Why sex is often the only aspect of a relationship that we do not talk about with the person we are in a sexual relationship with. * Sexuality as a psychological process rather than a physical one. * The use of pornography. * Why men and women view sexual integrity differently * Why how we all see sexual integrity differently as we age Find out more about Dr Davidson and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Buy the Book – Sexual Integrity: Finding the Courage to be Yourself from Amazon [https://amzn.to/4eIk0m0] Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test [https://www.yorktest.com/] and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr [https://www.zencastr.com/pricing], because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club [https://www.membership.utc.travel/partnership-fit-for-my-age-podcast/]members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre [https://www.workplacelearningcentre.co.uk/product/podcast-guest-academy-training-by-matchmakerfm]. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

Understanding Peptide Bio-Regulators – a conversation with Kemberley Verbeke

Helping You Optimize Health, Aging, and Fitness for a Vibrant Life Kemberley Verbeke [https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyverbekewellness/] is a naturopathic practitioner and peptide bio-regulator specialist based at Avita Wellness & Aesthetics and Functional Medicine [https://www.avitabydrv.com/] in Boerne, Texas USA. in this episode of the Abeceder health and wellbeing podcast Fit For My Age Kimberley explains to host Michael Millward what Peptide Bio-Regulators are and how using them correctly can enhance health and support a better quality of life. During their conversation Kimberley and Michael discuss * The choices people make that impact how they age * How are health problems are rarely genetic and often habit based * Herd decision-making * How to age better with a higher quality of life * How to improve or enjoy the ageing process such as lean body mass Find out more about Kimberly and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test [https://www.yorktest.com/] and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr [https://www.zencastr.com/pricing], because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club [https://www.membership.utc.travel/partnership-fit-for-my-age-podcast/]members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk [https://www.abeceder.co.uk/]. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre [https://www.workplacelearningcentre.co.uk/product/podcast-guest-academy-training-by-matchmakerfm]. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.