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• Data, Detection, and Healthspan Democratisation with Yunopod

  Longevity and preventative health are booming – but most tools are still priced and designed for a small group of wealthy, already health-literate consumers.In this episode, Jen speaks with Jamie Mair, founder of Yunopod, about how full-body, non-invasive scanning can give people actionable health data in minutes, at a price point designed for the wider population, not just the 1%.Jamie traces his journey from the early fitness industry, through equipment innovation and corporate wellbeing, to building Yunopod: a stand-in pod that captures a full-body 3D model, skin mapping, bioimpedance metrics, and a more accurate Body Volume Index – all in just a few seconds.Together, they explore how Yunopod fits into the rapidly emerging longevity ecosystem, why accuracy and accessibility matter more than hype, and how this type of technology could change the way we think about healthspan, prevention, and population health.In this episode, we cover:Why longevity has become “a playground for the rich” – and how to change thatJamie’s journey across fitness, tech, and corporate health that led to YunopodWhat actually happens when you step inside a Yunopod – from scan to personal dashboardThe difference between BMI and Body Volume Index (and why it matters)How full-body skin mapping and shape change tracking can support preventionReal-world stories: from emotional body-change moments to mole monitoringWhere Yunopod could live in the future: hospitals, pharmacies, gyms, and pods on wheelsThe next 2–3 years of preventative tech, non-invasive diagnostics, and healthspan innovationLearn more:Yunopod: https://www.yunopod.com/#benefitConnect with Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mair-827b881/00:00 – Longevity as a playground for the richWhy most longevity and wellness tools are still inaccessible for the wider population.00:49 – Welcome and Jamie’s origin storyFrom the early days of the fitness industry to equipment, tech, and Virgin Health Miles.03:00 – From gyms to prevention and dataHow Jamie’s experience in fitness and corporate wellbeing led to the idea behind Yunopod.08:06 – Defining longevity: lifespan vs healthspanWhy the real goal isn’t living forever, but living better for longer.12:23 – Democratising health dataThe cost problem in current health and longevity tech, and how Yunopod aims to solve it.14:03 – What is Yunopod, really?The pod, the scan, and what gets measured: skin, 3D model, bioimpedance, Body Volume Index.18:24 – Inside the pod: the user experienceWhat it feels like to step in, scan in seconds, and then explore your data privately.25:12 – Body Volume Index explainedHow it compares to BMI, why it’s more accurate, and how Yunopod delivers it at scale.27:28 – Your “post-scan grocery list”The concrete outputs you walk away with – and how they create agency, not anxiety.34:01 – Stories from early testingEmotional body-change moments, mole tracking, and supporting clinicians with better data.39:45 – Where you’ll find Yunopod in futurePharmacies, hospitals, health clubs, corporate sites – and Yunopod on wheels.42:34 – Dream collaborationsInsurers, skincare brands, and longevity clinics as key ecosystem partners.45:27 – The next 2 years of preventative techNon-invasive capture, dry-hand diagnostics, and making serious tech truly affordable.48:17 – Sector shoutouts and inspirationOther players pushing prevention and early detection forward.51:25 – Fitness, lifestyle medicine, and longevityWhy gyms and clubs are natural hubs for healthspan.Timestamps (Spotify chapters)

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• The Community Advantage - Why Belonging Drives Better Health and Better Business

  In The Community Advantage: Why Belonging Drives Better Health and Better Business, Jennifer sits down with Thomas Weidlich- initiator of Noesis and a creator who has spent the past five years building communities that actually work.Together, they unpack what he’s learned from early business-club experiments, the realities of holding space for others, and why community isn’t a “nice extra” but a competitive edge in both longevity and leadership.They explore belonging, ambition, self-care, and how to design environments where people genuinely grow — without burning out the person building them.If you’d like to learn more about Noesis or connect with Thomas, you’ll find him here:Thomas Weidlich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasweidlich/00:01 — OpeningJennifer introduces Thomas and sets the stage for a conversation on community, connection, and longevity.01:00 — Early Lessons in ConnectionThomas reflects on formative experiences that shaped how he thinks about belonging and collaboration.03:00 — Loneliness, Mentorship, and the Search for Peer CommunityWhy the absence of community can drive the creation of one.06:00 — From Business Clubs to Community BuildingHow early business-club experiments revealed what works — and what absolutely doesn’t.10:00 — Longevity, Lifestyle, and Taking Responsibility for Your HealthThomas shares his simple, grounded definition of longevity and the personal practices that guide him.14:00 — Movement, Recovery, and Building a FoundationTraining, recovery, and what injury taught him about consistency.17:00 — Nutrition, Testing, and Intentional ExperimentingWhy testing, tailoring, and listening to your body matters.20:00 — Community as a Core Pillar of LongevityWhy social connection is a driver of long-term health and human wellbeing.25:00 — Designing Experiences That Break Down BarriersFrom pajama parties to curated conversations — the art of helping people connect.30:00 — The Psychology of GatheringEnergy, nervous system regulation, and creating spaces where people feel safe.34:00 — Blue Ocean, Collaboration, and Avoiding the 'Red Ocean' TrapWhat competition teaches you, and why collaboration is the smarter play.40:00 — Birth of NoesisThe spark, the founding members, the principles, and the vision for a collaborative longevity network.48:00 — Leading Community Without Burning OutHard-earned lessons in boundaries, expectations, and avoiding the guru trap.53:00 — Contribution, Reciprocity, and Long-Term MomentumHow real communities sustain themselves.57:00 — Ambition, Waves, and Reinventing YourselfA candid conversation about motivation as life evolves.01:02:00 — High-Frequency HumansWho inspires Thomas — and why.01:04:00 — Closing ThoughtsBuilding community as a practice, a responsibility, and a long game.Chapters & Timestamps

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• From Hype to Health Outcomes- Defining Longevity Coaching

  Longevity is booming. With it comes a cascade of new titles: longevity doctors, longevity consultants, longevity coaches. But what do these labels actually mean? Who defines them, who controls them, and who verifies the standards behind them? In this episode of The Longevity Playbook, we start at the beginning with the emergence of the longevity coach.Jennifer Halsall is joined by Darren Morris, a former CMO turned longevity coach, and Sarah Edmonds, an international expert in education and professional standards. Together, they explore what credibility in this space should really look like.SummaryThis episode explores the emerging field of longevity coaching. Darren and Sarah share their personal journeys into health and wellness, highlighting how coaching can help people maximize healthy years rather than simply extend lifespan. The discussion covers the growing demand for longevity coaching, the types of clients seeking support, and the need for collaboration with healthcare professionals. They also examine the challenges of defining the role of a longevity coach and the importance of making these services more accessible to a wider audience.Key TakeawaysDarren transitioned from corporate marketing to longevity coachingSarah brings deep expertise from fitness education and quality assuranceLongevity coaching focuses on maximizing healthy years, not just extending lifespanDemand is driven by aging populations and lifestyle-related diseasesMany clients seek vitality, energy, and clarity rather than longevity aloneCollaboration with healthcare professionals is essentialThe profession lacks a clear definition and standardsDemocratizing access is critical for broader impactClients often report “not feeling well” despite no clinical diagnosisThe future requires a stronger professional frameworkChapters00:00 Introduction to Longevity Coaching09:10 Darren's Journey from Corporate to Coaching13:48 Sarah's Transition into Fitness and Education18:50 The Emergence of Longevity Coaching25:58 The Need for Longevity Solutions30:47 Democratizing Longevity Coaching35:05 The Foundation of Healthy Living37:11 The Need for Discipline in a Distracted World37:41 Understanding Longevity Coaching38:01 Client Profiles: Who Seeks Longevity Coaching?38:53 Identifying Common Complaints Among Clients40:09 The Disconnect Between Health and Feeling Well41:51 Restoring Vitality and Energy43:15 Building Sustainable Habits for Longevity46:00 Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals50:18 The Evolving Role of Personal Trainers53:12 Defining Longevity in the Health Ecosystem01:01:55 The Future of Longevity Coaching01:07:54 Closing Remarks

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• The Hidden Link Between How We Look & How We Live

  In this episode of Connecting the Dots: The Longevity Playbook, Jennifer Halsall sits down with Maaike Dorsteen, founder of Furrow and one of Europe’s best-known skinfluencers. Known as “the Wrinkle Queen of the Netherlands,” Maaike has spent the last 15 years making aesthetics transparent, accessible, and evidence-based. Together we explore how skin and appearance can be more than vanity. Done responsibly, aesthetics can be an entry point into deeper health behaviors and longevity practices.This conversation goes beyond Botox to look at how medical aesthetics and lifestyle medicine can collaborate, giving people the best of both worlds: confidence in how they look and strength in how they feel.About Maaike:Maaike Dorsteen is the founder of Furrow.nl and creator of @furrownl. She is a trusted voice in Europe’s aesthetics community, translating complex medical treatments into clear, science-backed information for the public and helping clinics connect with patients through education and transparency.Treatments Discussed in This Episode:Botox: An injectable protein that relaxes muscles to reduce wrinkles caused by movement.Fillers: Gel-like injections that restore lost volume and smooth deeper lines.Vitamin A creams (retinoids): Topical treatments that speed up cell turnover to improve texture, pigmentation, and acne.Collagen supplements: Powders or capsules designed to support skin, hair, nails, and joints with subtle results.Radio-frequency treatments: Heat-based energy treatments that stimulate collagen for firmer skin.Radio-frequency microneedling (e.g. Morpheus8): Combines microneedling with heat to remodel deeper layers of skin, reducing wrinkles, scars, and laxity.IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): Light therapy that reduces redness, pigmentation, and sun damage.OPL (Optical Pulsed Light): A variant of IPL that targets pigmentation and vascular issues.Ignite (subdermal radio-frequency): Tightening treatment applied beneath the skin, often used for abdomen or knees.Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Restores estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone to ease menopause and andropause symptoms while supporting skin, bone, and sleep health.NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide): A molecule linked to energy and repair, offered as injections or supplements. Evidence is early.Skin boosters: Injectable treatments that hydrate and improve elasticity without changing facial volume.Hyaluronic acid: A molecule that binds water, available in creams or injections for hydration and skin quality.GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy): Originally for diabetes, now widely used for weight management and obesity-related health risks.Breast augmentation: Surgery to restore or enhance breast volume.Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): Surgery to remove excess skin and tighten abdominal muscles.Mommy makeover: A combination of procedures such as tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction after pregnancy.Sunscreen: Daily skin protection that prevents 80 percent of visible aging and reduces risk of skin cancer.Listen now and see why aesthetics, done right, can be the on-ramp to better health.

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• Special Edition: Customer Longevity Framework – The Collective Beta - Why, What and How

  This episode is different.No outside guests, no case studies, just Grace McNamara and Jennifer Halsall sitting down to talk openly about something we’ve been building behind the scenes: The Collective Beta.It’s our new sandbox, a space where ideas, frameworks, and collaborations can be pressure-tested with real businesses in the longevity sector. The first thing we’re putting under the microscope is our Customer Targeting Longevity Framework.Here’s the question we’re asking: How do clinics and companies in longevity truly identify and reach the right customers? This is about sustainability, scalability, and ultimately making longevity services accessible to more people, in more markets.We’re opening up this beta to the first cohort of clinics and companies and we’re offering our expertise for free. The offer is synergistic- to help you sharpen your targeting, grow more effectively, and, in return, to help us refine a framework that can raise the game for the entire sector.We also took this opportunity to reflect on the remarkable voices that have already joined us on the podcast, the leaders and innovators shaping what longevity means today:Dr. Dorsa Jaleai (Zova Life, UK) – Making longevity care accessible through telehealth and personalised protocols.Anna Milani (Spark Fitness & Longevity, Singapore) – Building brain-body programmes to keep cognitive health as strong as physical health.Davitt Meenaghan (ReWell, Ireland) – Bridging ancestral wisdom with biohacking modalities like infrared, hyperbaric oxygen, and cold therapy.Susan Turner (Precision Health, Dubai) & Christian Kruse (Stay Young Media, Germany) – Exploring cultural and regional shifts in longevity adoption.Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon (One Percent Better Academy, Canada/Global) – Redefining stress management and behavioural design for healthspan.Mikkel Christiansen (Ventraject, Denmark) – Positioning VO₂ max as a key metric for long-term health.Across these conversations, two themes keep resurfacing:A need for caution around the unregulated supplement industry.A universal desire for a consolidated health data platform, something like Elfie , that can bring all personal health information together in one place.We close this episode, as always, with shout-outs to those pushing the field forward, from Brian Johnson’s radical self-experimentation, to Dr. Stacey Sims’ groundbreaking research on female physiology, to authors like Dr. Jen Gunter, and entrepreneurs like Ariel Belgrave Harris and Kelly Taphouse, who are rewriting what midlife and women’s health can look like.This isn’t a one-off reflection. It’s the start of a bigger collaboration. If you’re a clinic, founder, or operator in the longevity space, consider this your invitation to join our Collective Beta.https://www.wearethecollective.world/longevity-customer-segmentation-pilot

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