The True Cost Of Dementia with Annalee Kruger - E99

Why Sitting Is Bad For You with Kyle Gonzalez - E103

If you spend more than eight hours sitting each day, your risk of dying from any cause shoots up by 47%. Modern life makes it far too easy to slip into inactivity, even for people who try to squeeze in gym time or keep a step counter buzzing. Despite knowing movement matters, most of us struggle with where to start, how to keep going, or fitting it in around real-life busyness and setbacks. This episode uncovers why daily movement - not formal exercise - may be the most overlooked health lever, and reveals simple, sustainable ways to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps us stuck. You’ll hear helpful strategies that anyone can use to reclaim vitality, drawn straight from someone who’s lived it, coached it, and made it accessible for others. Kyle Gonzalez, M.S., CSCS, is a former D1 athlete, performance coach, and author of The Vitality System, with over a decade of experience helping people optimize health and performance through coaching, content, and start-up leadership. He’s been featured in Men’s Health, NBC News, and The Washington Post, and currently serves as VP of Performance at Coya and hosts The Vitality System Podcast. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. “Try sitting on the ground for 30 minutes. I guarantee you'll shift positions, you'll move, your posture will change because your body's figuring it out.” - Kyle Gonzalez In this episode you will learn: * Why too much sitting can raise your risk of early death, and how small changes in movement can help. * How modern life has made us less active, and what this means for health. * The key difference between formal exercise and daily movement, and why both matter. * Why making movement enjoyable can help you stick with it over time. * How your purpose, goals, and community shape healthy routines. * Simple ways to add more movement to your day, even if you are busy. Resources * Connect with Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylegonzalez3/ [https://www.instagram.com/kylegonzalez3/] * Lister to his podcast, ‘The Vitality System’: https://thevitalitysystem.buzzsprout.com/ [https://thevitalitysystem.buzzsprout.com/] * Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kyle-Gonzalez/author/B0BSGCKDRB [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kyle-Gonzalez/author/B0BSGCKDRB] This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]

An Inventor's Road To Pain-Free Living with George Wiseman - E102

Imagine living with daily pain, nagging arthritis, and a gradual loss of vitality, believing it’s just part of getting older, until your body proves otherwise. Many midlife adults face relentless aches, declining energy, and chronic issues, trying supplement after supplement or adapting to a life defined by limits. Improvements are fleeting, and the underlying causes rarely get addressed, leaving frustration to build. This episode explores the science and protocols behind an unconventional approach that dissolves pain, restores energy, and may even slow aging at the cellular level. Hear firsthand from someone who developed, doubted, and ultimately rebuilt his own health with the very tool he once overlooked. George Wiseman is a Montana-born inventor who grew up on a ranch in rural British Columbia, where he developed a strong work ethic and a broad range of practical skills. Since the 1980s, he has focused on the development and application of Brown’s Gas technology, earning an international reputation among its proponents for innovations in areas such as fuel efficiency, torch-fuel systems and radioactive waste treatment. Through his company, Eagle-Research, Wiseman has designed a range of electrolyzer-based technologies and has promoted Brown’s Gas for applications spanning energy, agriculture and health. He also developed a home-use Brown’s Gas machine after reporting personal health improvements from using the technology and receiving feedback from customers about its potential benefits. “I thought I was going to have to live with this pain the rest of my life.” - George Wiseman In this episode you will learn: * How George discovered Brown’s gas and its shift from energy uses to health. * The basics of Brown’s gas, what sets it apart, and what makes it useful for health. * The story behind Wiseman’s personal health journey and how inhaling Brown’s gas improved his well-being. * How Brown’s gas has been used to help plants, animals, and people, backed by clear stories and feedback. * The science of how Brown’s gas helps the body, with focus on hydrogen, cell repair, and easy gel. * Practical ways listeners can use Brown’s gas for health and which machine to consider. Resources * Connect with George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgewiseman1984/ [https://www.instagram.com/georgewiseman1984/] * Shop his inventions: https://eagle-research.com/shop/ [https://eagle-research.com/shop/] * Learn more about Brown’s Gas: https://eagle-research.com/q-what-is-browns-gas-bg/ [https://eagle-research.com/q-what-is-browns-gas-bg/] This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]

Reinvent Yourself After Midlife with Barbara Waxman - E101

Adding years to your life means nothing if the second half is weighed down by burnout, confusion, and the fear of missed potential. Midlife brings a wave of shifting identities, changing relationships, and growing self-doubt, leaving even the most successful feeling stuck between who they’ve been and who they want to become. The endless health advice and protocols can deepen the overwhelm, blurring any sense of what really matters as you face these personal crossroads. This episode breaks down how to cut through the noise and intentionally reinvent yourself in midlife and beyond. You’ll hear science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom from someone who has helped thousands turn this daunting phase into their most vital and purposeful chapter yet. Barbara Waxman is a longevity and leadership expert, gerontologist, master coach, speaker, and founder of The Odyssey Group. Her work focuses on helping people navigate aging, reinvention, and purposeful living through science-backed frameworks that bridge longevity, leadership, and adult development. She is the creator of Entrepreneurship Turned Inward™, the Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment™, and the Longevity Lifeplan™, and serves as an advisor to the Stanford Center on Longevity and Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, as well as a Master Faculty member at the Modern Elder Academy. Barbara is also the author of The Middlescence Manifesto, with her insights featured by TEDxBoston, CBS This Morning, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times. “It starts with self awareness, which is that presence. It's saying your gratitude, setting your mind, practicing meditation, understanding how you work best.”- Barbara Waxman In this episode you will learn: * Why the idea of “middlescence” matters for personal growth and life changes. * The limits of using standard health “protocols” and the value of being a study of one. * How mindset and gratitude habits can shift your daily outlook and lower stress. * The importance of social ties for both health and joy, not just metrics. * The seven key levers for healthspan, ranging from movement to stress management. * Tips for finding real purpose in both small daily acts and big goals. Resources * Connect with Barbara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarawaxman [https://www.instagram.com/barbarawaxman] * Watch her TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQoaus6I_NE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQoaus6I_NE] * Learn more about her offerings: https://barbarawaxman.com/ [https://barbarawaxman.com/] This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]

100 Ways to Live Longer and Better - E100

After 100 episodes exploring longevity, performance, disease prevention, and the science of aging, one truth stands above the rest: living longer means nothing if you stop living well. Healthspan is, after all, what this podcast is about. This milestone episode distills the biggest lessons from the journey so far - from VO2 max and sleep apnea to dementia risk, metabolic health, and the habits that most strongly predict quality of life. It’s a powerful reflection on what actually matters if you want more energy, resilience, clarity, and vitality for decades to come. In this episode you will learn: * Why VO2 max is a top measure for long-term health, more important than blood pressure or weight. * Simple, proven steps for better sleep that boost your health. * The role of daily movement and why steady habits beat hard workouts. * How food choices and meal timing affect your energy and aging. * The strong link between social connection, touch, and lasting health. * How to spot common mistakes that drain your energy and what to do instead. Resources * Connect with Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandrewmcconnell [https://www.instagram.com/mandrewmcconnell] * Follow Alively on Instagram for regular updates and insights: https://www.instagram.com/alively_official [https://www.instagram.com/alively_official] * Learn more about healthspan from Andrew’s blog: https://www.mandrewmcconnell.com/blog [https://www.mandrewmcconnell.com/blog] This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]

The True Cost Of Dementia with Annalee Kruger - E99

Thinking Medicare or Medicaid will cover everything in old age is a costly misconception - many families are blindsided by care costs that soar to $30,000 or more a month. Adult children and spouses suddenly become caregivers without warning, forced into overwhelming decisions and family conflicts, all while juggling the emotional toll of watching loved ones decline. Avoidance, denial, and a lack of planning can turn a difficult situation into chaos, threatening financial security and fracturing relationships. This episode is a real-world guide to navigating these realities, showing why proactive conversations and clear planning can save families from crisis, and featuring hard-earned wisdom from someone who's navigated this journey with thousands of families. Annalee Kruger founded Care Right Inc, a virtual consultancy, in 2011, after working in Continuing Care Retirement Communities for 22 years. She has devoted her career to helping families determine their "safety triggers" for when parents need care, and the aging at home care budget to prevent families from not qualifying financially to gain admission into a quality care community. She has been curated by over 32 wealth management firms to work directly with their clients. She is a national speaker on aging, caregiving, dementia, family dynamics/mediation, and end-of-life. She authored, ‘The Invisible Patient: The Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers’. She also created the Aging Strategy Coaching Academy (ASCA), a global coaching program that addresses aging, family caregiving, dementia/chronic illness, the landscape of senior care, dying, grief, and much more. “Kids are always blindsided because they just assume that their parents are thriving at home when oftentimes they really aren't.”- Annalee Kruger In this episode you will learn: * Why most families are not ready for the challenges of aging loved ones. * The biggest mistakes families make in planning for senior care and how to avoid them. * The real costs of aging, and common myths about Medicare and Medicaid. * How group living and social teaming can improve health and lower risk of decline. * Steps every adult can take now to make aging easier for themselves and others. * Why solo agers need to plan ahead and build a strong support network early. Resources * Connect with Annalee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carerightinc/ [https://www.instagram.com/carerightinc/] * Watch her YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBY2WWuTdSylECzGvksCC2w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBY2WWuTdSylECzGvksCC2w] * Learn more about Care Right Inc.:https://carerightinc.com/ [https://carerightinc.com/] This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]