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The Collective- Susanne, Grace, Jen, Lou, Nate
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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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  • ReWell Longevity- Blending Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science
    What does it really mean to live longer — and live better?In this episode, I sit down with Davitt Meenaghan, founder of ReWell, whose journey into longevity began in his grandmother’s garden and has taken him to the cutting edge of biohacking. We explore the powerful intersection between ancestral wisdom and modern science, uncovering why the real keys to healthspan aren’t found in a “magic pill” but in the simple, consistent habits we too often overlook.Davitt shares deeply personal insights, from near-blackouts on the hockey pitch to helping clients reverse years of ill health and challenges our obsession with staying young at all costs. Together, we examine how culture, technology, and community shape our approach to aging, and why purpose might be the most overlooked longevity hack of all.This is a conversation about reconnection: to nature, to ourselves, and to what really matters.Find out more about ReWell here:https://rewell.ie/TakeawaysDavitt's journey into nutrition began with his grandmother's influence.The importance of understanding the medicinal value of everyday herbs.Biohacking is about merging ancestral wisdom with modern technology.Longevity is driven by a quest for youth and health.Cultural attitudes towards aging vary significantly across societies.Community connection is vital for well-being in later years.Personalized health programs are the future of wellness.Success stories often stem from simple lifestyle changes.Preventative health measures should be prioritized in society.A revolution in wellness is underway, focusing on holistic approaches.Chapters00:00 Journey into Longevity: A Personal Story07:55 The Rise of Longevity: Cultural and Technological Influences14:10 Reconnecting with Nature: The Philosophy of Wellness19:48 Personalized Health: The Future of Longevity Programs26:18 The Joy of Trying New Activities27:11 Experimentation and Self-Discovery28:10 Success Stories in Biohacking30:30 The Power of Combined Modalities31:53 Fundamentals of Health and Longevity33:35 Personalized Health Insights35:28 Future of Health with AI39:48 Investing in Healthspan Innovations42:47 Shoutouts to Influencers in Health44:48 CONNECTING THE DOTS copy.mp4
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  • GLP-1s & the Bigger Picture: Measuring Impact, Designing for Humans
    In this episode, Dr. Renee Rogers joins Dr. Lou Atkinson to explore the evolving impact of GLP-1s , not just on weight loss, but on the systems that surround it: research, muscle health, behaviour change, and stigma.They explore how the rise of GLP-1s is reshaping expectations in the fitness and wellness space , and why many current responses risk missing the mark. From resistance training prescriptions to protein pushes, there’s a gap between what’s being offered and what people actually need. Together, they discuss how new research is shifting focus from surface-level outcomes to what really matters: lived experience, muscle quality, sustainable behaviour change, and personalised long-term support.It’s a conversation about human-centred design in a market chasing quick fixes. Because people don’t just need new medications, they need new mindsets.💡 As McKinsey noted in The $2 Trillion Global Wellness Market Gets a Millennial and Gen Z Glow-Up (May 2025), over a third of Gen Z and millennials in the US and UK say managing their weight is “very difficult.” With GLP-1s accelerating momentum, the real opportunity isn’t in the drugs , it’s in what we build around them.📄 Don’t forget to check out our white paper for a deeper dive: Supporting the GLP-1 Consumer Beyond the Prescription.Too many GLP-1 users face stigma not only for their weight, but for choosing evidence-based medical care. In a world where even high performers are chained to their desks for 8+ hours a day, we can’t out-exercise the systems we live in. It’s time to stop blaming individuals and start designing better support.https://www.wearethecollective.world/tools-to-transformShout Outs:Katherine Saunders, MDChapters00:00 Introduction to GLP-1 Agonist Medications03:12 Renee Rogers' Journey and Background05:50 Understanding GLP-1 Medications: History and Development11:56 The Evolving Landscape of Obesity Treatment14:49 Personalised Approaches to Obesity Management17:44 Research Insights on Lifestyle Modifications24:07 Behavioural Insights and Patient Experiences27:57 Market Opportunities in the GLP-1 Space31:58 Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Health Supplements34:40 The Importance of Language in Health Claims36:51 Shifting the Focus from Weight to Well-being39:56 Personalisation in Health and Fitness Programs43:13 The Role of Relevance in Behaviour Change48:34 Exploring GLP-1 Medications and Preventive Health55:28 Navigating the Wild West of Health Interventions58:56 Advocating for Access and Equity in HealthcareShout Outs:Katherine Saunders, MDChapters00:00 Introduction to GLP-1 Agonist Medications03:12 Renee Rogers' Journey and Background05:50 Understanding GLP-1 Medications: History and Development11:56 The Evolving Landscape of Obesity Treatment14:49 Personalised Approaches to Obesity Management17:44 Research Insights on Lifestyle Modifications24:07 Behavioural Insights and Patient Experiences27:57 Market Opportunities in the GLP-1 Space31:58 Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Health Supplements34:40 The Importance of Language in Health Claims36:51 Shifting the Focus from Weight to Well-being39:56 Personalisation in Health and Fitness Programs43:13 The Role of Relevance in Behaviour Change48:34 Exploring GLP-1 Medications and Preventive Health55:28 Navigating the Wild West of Health Interventions58:56 Advocating for Access and Equity in Healthcare
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  • Two Worlds, One Future: What’s Shaping Longevity in the UAE & DACH
    We’re not just living longer, we’re learning how to live better. In this episode of The Longevity Playbook, Jennifer Halsall is joined by Susan Turner and Christian Kruse to unpack one of the fastest-growing global movements: longevity and regenerative health.Susan, a fitness industry powerhouse who brought 23 Pure Gyms to the Middle East, shares how a frozen shoulder and a Saudi princess, changed the course of her career. Christian, a former German military officer turned digital health strategist, reveals what it takes to bring personalised wellness to the mainstream through tech, media, and trust.From the UAE’s booming biohacking scene to Germany’s cautious but growing appetite for preventive care, this conversation dives into:Why longevity is more than a buzzword it’s a global shiftThe role of health span, supplements, and personalised medicineHow COVID-19 and ageing populations reshaped public awarenessWhat’s working, what’s hype, and what’s next in health technologyThe business opportunity in helping people stay well, not just get treatedThis isn’t about miracle pills or red light masks. It’s about system-level change—and the people bold enough to build it.00:00Introduction to Longevity and Regenerative Health03:05Susan Turner's Journey in Fitness and Health09:57Christian Kruse's Path to Health and Longevity19:54The Evolution of Longevity Awareness29:43Longevity Services in Different Markets38:19Trends in Longevity Solutions46:30Future of Longevity and Health Data Management
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Connecting the Dots by The Collective is a pop-up podcast exploring business-to-business strategy through the lens of sport, science, and innovation. Each series focuses on a different theme, pairing guests from diverse sectors to uncover insights, tackle challenges, and share what’s driving impact across industries. Our latest series dives into longevity and regenerative health, spotlighting science-backed B2B solutions shaping the future of preventative care.
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