Dr. Michael Breus: Unlocking the Secret to Better Energy with “The Sleep Doctor”
If you aren’t getting adequate sleep, a lot of physical and mental problems can follow—from the obvious symptoms like fatigue and brain fog to more serious things like an increased risk of dementia. What is an adequate amount of deep and REM sleep? What are the minimum and maximum amounts of sleep we need each night? What should we do if we wake up in the middle of the night? What’s the deal with intermittent fasting and sleep? Should we take melatonin? Dr. Michael Breus, “The Sleep Doctor,” answers these questions and more.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out!Special Thanks to Our SponsorsMaui Nui: Enjoy the wild, nutrient-rich power of Maui Nui Venison—ethically harvested, lean, and packed with protein to fuel your best years yet. Support ecological balance and your wellness with every bite of this sustainably sourced, delicious red meat. Visit mauinuivenison.com/ageist and try a starter pack today.BON CHARGE: Rejuvenate your body and skin with the Max Red Light Therapy Device—high-powered, at-home red and near-infrared light therapy made easy. Boost recovery, glow naturally, and feel your best in every session. Click here to save 15% with code “ageist15”Troscriptions: Precise, pharmaceutical-grade nootropics for peak performance. Whether you need laser focus, mental clarity, or a boost in cognitive endurance, Troscriptions delivers science-backed results. Use the code “AGEIST” for 10% off or click here.Key Moments“When you wake up in the morning at a consistent time, let’s say it’s 6:15, when the sunlight hits your eyeball, you have special cells in your eyeball called melanopsin cells. These turn off the melatonin faucet in your brain which allows you to kind of clear the brain fog and wake up. The more consistent you are with it, the more your body can expect when to turn off the melatonin faucet. When it turns off the faucet in your head, it sets a timer for roughly 15 hours later to start melatonin.” “You would actually be considered drunk behind the wheel if you get less than 5 1/2 hours just from a reaction time standpoint.”“Sleep is a lot like love: the less you look for it, the more it shows up.” Connect With Dr. Michael BreusWebsite: https://thesleepdoctor.comInstagram (@thesleepdoctor): https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/Dr. Breus’ book: Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days Connect With AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInSay hi to the AGEIST team!
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Rabbi Asher Gottesman: Addiction Isn't The Problem
Do you ever feel like things just aren’t clicking? This week’s guest on The AGEIST Podcast, Rabbi Asher Gottesman, shares his personal path from addiction to sobriety and from shame to self-worth. He explains how loneliness is the real epidemic, and why connection—not just to others, but to ourselves—is the cure. Asher offers clear, grounded advice for building community, rewiring self-talk, and finally feeling seen.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit ageist.com/longevityquizSpecial Thanks to Our SponsorsDavid Protein: Fuel your body's potential with David Protein, the premium formula that delivers complete amino acid profiles without compromise. Experience the difference that sustainable, clean nutrition makes in your recovery and performance—because your body deserves nothing less than extraordinary. Use our link, and when you buy 4, you get the 5th box free. Visit: tinyurl.com/weareageist.fatty15: C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in over 90 years, and fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15:0 levels and restore your long-term health. Get 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit here or enter the code “AGEIST” at checkout.Troscriptions: Precise, pharmaceutical-grade nootropics for peak performance. Whether you need laser focus, mental clarity, or a boost in cognitive endurance, Troscriptions delivers science-backed results. Use the code “AGEIST” for 10% off or click here.Key Moments“You can act yourself into right thinking. You can't think yourself into right acting.”“Shame is the greatest element of it because guilt is, ‘I did something wrong’. Shame is, ‘I am something wrong.’”“If you go to the room of somebody that doesn't love you, go to the next room. Don't use it as evidence that you're not lovable.”Connect with Rabbi Asher GottesmanWebsiteInstagram (@theasherg)Podcast (Showing Up With Asher Gottesman)Book: Connection: The Easiest Solution to the World's Greatest ProblemConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInFull Episode TranscriptSay hi to the AGEIST team!
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Gabby Reece: What Every Woman Over 50 Should Know
Former professional sand volleyball player Gabby Reece joins us for a masterclass in how to build a sustainable, individualized approach to health, aging, and performance. She talks candidly about transitioning from elite sport to wellness, and why “listening to your whisper” can be a life-changing practice. Gabby explains the difference between having information and having a practice–and how one without the other is meaningless. From parenting strategies to hyperbaric therapy and training in water, she delivers practical, honest insights you can apply right now.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit ageist.com/longevityquizThanks to Our SponsorsDavid Protein: Fuel your body's potential with David Protein, the premium plant-based formula that delivers complete amino acid profiles without compromise. Experience the difference that sustainable, clean nutrition makes in your recovery and performance—because your body deserves nothing less than extraordinary. Use our link, and when you buy 4, you get the 5th box free. Visit: tinyurl.com/weareageistLMNT Electrolytes: Our number-one electrolytes for optimal hydration. Listeners receive a free 8-serving sample pack with their purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/AGEIST.Timeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners receive 10% off your first order of Mitopure with code AGEIST at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Chapters(05:27) Navigating Life Transitions(11:58) The Whisper Within(12:22) Balancing Intensity and Empathy(14:25) The Evolution of Podcasting(21:15) Understanding Personal Practice(27:25) Time Management and Priorities(29:56) Balancing Family and Work Life(33:29) The Importance of Training and Physical Health(37:35) Embracing Change and Personal Growth(40:42) The Value of Friendship and Support(43:12) Future Aspirations and Projects(48:28) Aging Gracefully and Finding PurposeKey Moments“If you are as truthful as you’re comfortable being, you realize that has more meaning than being perfect for people.”“What’s your practice? Because we all know a lot, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t do it.”“You can’t stop aging. So how do I do that in a way that I don’t go crazy, but I can still be powerful from the inside out?”Connect with Gabby ReeceWebsite: gabbyreece.comInstagram: instagram.com/gabbyreece/Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gabby-reece-showLaird Superfood: lairdsuperfood.comXPT Life (Fitness): xptlife.comConnect With AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInCheck out the Say hi to the AGEIST team!
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Denise Kirtley: Midlife Isn't The End
Fitness coach Denise Kirtley joins us to talk about why transformation in midlife begins with mindset, not macros. In this conversation, she challenges outdated views of aging, critiques perfection culture, and explains how real strength is built through daily intention. Denise also speaks candidly about social media backlash and how sharing her journey in a bikini inspires women to believe change is possible. Her message is clear: stop waiting, and just start.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit ageist.com/longevityquizThanks to Our Sponsorsfatty15: C15:0 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in 90 years, and fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15:0 levels and restore your long-term health. Get 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit here or enter the code “AGEIST” at checkout.BON CHARGE: Rejuvenate your body and skin with the Max Red Light Therapy Device—high-powered, at-home red- and near-infrared light therapy made easy. Boost recovery, glow naturally, and feel your best in every session. Click here to save 15% with the code “ageist15”.Our Place: Our top cookware brand for non-toxic, PFA-free pots and pans. Use the code “AGEIST” for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Chapters(03:15) The Journey of Midlife Women(10:36) Choosing the Hard Path(15:16) Normalizing Healthy Living(19:32) Authenticity vs. Perfection in Aging(26:56) Navigating Personal Choices in Aesthetic Enhancements(34:21) The Impact of Body Image and Societal Expectations(41:41) Empowerment Through Self-Acceptance and ActionKey Moments"The hardest part of transformation is the mindset.""You want to change? You can literally start as soon as you listen to this podcast.""You have to get strong to have a good life because life’s going to get hard as you get older if you’re not strong."Connect with DeniseWebsite: rebellionbody.comInstagram: instagram.com/fiftyfitnessjourneyApp: rebellionbodymethod.comConnect With AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInCheck out the Full Episode TranscriptSay hi to the AGEIST team!
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Jennifer Maanavi: Is Wellness Misleading You?
In this week’s episode, Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi, founder of Physique 57, shares why fitness must be the foundation of any wellness plan—especially as we age. She explains how the explosion of wellness trends has dangerously shifted focus away from physical health. Jennifer offers powerful insights on building a sustainable, results-driven fitness habit that supports brain health, cardiovascular health, and emotional well-being. Listeners will come away with a clear, actionable framework for prioritizing fitness as a true cornerstone of longevity and life quality.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out! Visit ageist.com/longevityquizThanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners receive 10% off your first order of Mitopure with code AGEIST at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Our Place – our top cookware brand for non-toxic, PFA-free pots and brands. Use code “AGEIST” for 10% off at fromourplace.com LMNT Electrolytes — our number one electrolytes for optimal hydration. Listeners receive a free 8-serving sample pack with their purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/AGEIST. Chapters(10:15) Jennifer's Journey from Finance to Fitness(20:28) The Evolution of the Wellness Industry(27:27) Integrating Fitness into the Healthcare Continuum(30:21) The Importance of Fitness in Wellness(34:50) Fitness as a Foundation for Wellness(36:50) The Evolving Landscape of Wellness Activities(41:04) The Need for Outcome-Driven Fitness Conversations(42:38) The Role of Nutrition and Supplements in Wellness(44:41) The Future of Fitness in Medical PrescriptionsKey Moments"Wellness is taking over and it's not bringing fitness with it.""You have to think about now—present value—who you are now and how you’re going to bring yourself into the future.""Fitness is preventative care; it’s the key to preventative care."Connect with Our GuestWebsite: https://physique57.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/physique57LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanmaanavi/Book: The Physique 57 SolutionConnect With AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInCheck out the full interview transcriptSay hi to the AGEIST team!
The AGEIST podcast is where we rewrite life after 50. Hosted by David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and Super Age, we talk with extraordinary people—scientists, creatives, and thinkers—about living vibrantly in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. From longevity science to emotional well-being, fitness to purpose, we explore the tools and mindsets that help us stay curious, energized, and deeply engaged with life. This isn’t about aging gracefully—it’s about living boldly.
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