#223 — VO₂ Max and The Science Behind CAROL Bike: 8-Minute Workouts to Boost VO₂ Max, Metabolism & Longevity with Ulrich Dempfle
Can 8 Minutes Really Transform Your Fitness, Metabolism, and Longevity?We’ve been told we need hours of cardio each week to stay fit but what if the science says otherwise?In this episode, Ulrich Dempfl, co-founder and CEO of CAROL Bike, reveals how AI-powered workouts and REHIT (Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training) are revolutionizing exercise by delivering maximum fitness results in minimum time.This isn’t another quick-fix fitness fad. It’s a data-driven, scientifically validated method backed by research from top universities — and it’s transforming how busy, high-performing people train, burn fat, and extend their healthspan.Ulrich Dempfl is a health tech innovator and the co-creator of the CAROL Bike, an AI exercise bike proven to dramatically improve VO₂ max, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health all in under 9 minutes a day.Together, we discuss:◼️ The science behind REHIT — and how it differs from traditional HIIT◼️ Why just two 20-second sprints can trigger profound metabolic changes◼️ How CAROL Bike uses AI to personalize resistance and optimize results◼️ The link between short, intense workouts and longevity biomarkers◼️ How to reprogram your metabolism for fat loss and cardiovascular health◼️ The future of smart, efficient fitness in an AI-driven worldThis is a conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about exercise, endurance, and time.Ready to train smarter, live longer, and reclaim your time?Tune in now to discover the 8-minute workout that’s redefining longevity.This episode is brought to you by CAROL Bike. CAROL isn’t just another stationary bike, it’s backed by published research and powered by AI-driven Reduced-Exertion HIIT (REHIT) to deliver the same cardio benefits as a 45-minute jog in under five minutes. Studies show CAROL can improve your VO₂max by 12% in just eight weeks, making you up to 10 years fitter. If you’re serious about optimizing your health and longevity, this is the smartest, most efficient workout you can do.Check it out at https://www.carolbike.com/claudia - get $300 off from October 17 to December 26, 2025, and afterwards enjoy an ongoing $100 discount with code CLAUDIA at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-longevity-and-lifestyle-podcast/donations
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#222 The Big Lies in Medicine: How to Reverse Disease, Slow Aging & Reclaim Your Health with Dr. Robert Lufkin
What if everything you were taught about chronic disease and even aging itself was wrong?In this eye-opening episode, physician, medical school professor, and author Dr. Robert Lufkin reveals how he reversed his own four chronic diseases by questioning conventional medicine and turning to lifestyle-based health. We explore the biggest “lies” in medicine, why pills and surgeries often fail to cure chronic illness, and the powerful role of metabolic health in preventing conditions like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and diabetes.Dr. Lufkin also dives into the cutting edge of longevity science—from rapamycin and epigenetic reprogramming to how psychedelics like psilocybin may influence aging and brain health.You’ll learn:The real root cause behind most chronic diseasesWhy lifestyle—not genetics—is the most powerful medicineThe latest breakthroughs in reversing biological agingHow to become the CEO of your own healthThis conversation is a masterclass in taking back control of your body, your future, and your vitality.Tune in and discover how to live not just longer but stronger, clearer, and more empowered than ever.This episode is brought to you by Pendulum — the first company to bring live Akkermansia to market, a keystone probiotic strain that helps strengthen your gut lining and support a healthy metabolism. If you’re serious about health and longevity, this is a great place to start.Get 20% off your first Pendulum membership order: https://pendulumlife.com/CLAUDIA20 - discount applies automatically.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-longevity-and-lifestyle-podcast/donations
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#221 The Untapped Longevity Secret: How S€xual Wellness & Psychedelics Can Shape Your Healthspan with Dr. Dave Rabin, Ashley Madsen and Claudia von Boeselager
What if your sex life was the ultimate barometer of your health and longevity?In this episode, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Dave Rabin and precision medicine expert Ashley Madsen reveal the hidden connection between sexual wellness, hormones, the nervous system, and long-term vitality, plus how psychedelics may unlock deeper intimacy and healing.From midlife hormonal shifts and perimenopause to nervous system safety and relationship dynamics, we explore why pleasure isn’t just indulgence, it’s medicine for the body and brain.You’ll learn:Why sexual health predicts overall healthspan and resilienceThe surprising role of nervous system regulation in desire and arousalHow midlife hormonal changes affect libido, mood, and connectionPractical ways to cultivate safety, intimacy, and pleasure at any ageThe emerging role of psychedelics in healing relationships and traumaThis is a science-meets-soul conversation that reframes sexual wellness as a vital pillar of longevity and thriving at every stage of life.Ready to embrace pleasure as part of your health journey? Tune in nowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-longevity-and-lifestyle-podcast/donations
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#220 LUMARA Collective on the $9 Trillion Longevity Revolution for Clinics, Hotels, Real Estate & High-Net-Worth Clients
What if the future of medicine wasn’t just about treating disease, but designing longevity experiences?In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Madsen and Alexandra Cochrane, co-founders of the Lumara Collective, to explore how precision medicine, regenerative therapies, and biohacking technologies are transforming health and redefining wellness as the new luxury.From AI-driven diagnostics and peptides to longevity clinics and hotels, Ashley and Alexandra share insider insights on the $9 trillion wellness revolution and what it means for how we’ll live, heal, and thrive in the decades ahead.We explore:Why longevity is becoming the new luxury lifestyleThe role of AI, precision medicine, and preventative carePeptides, red light therapy, hyperbarics, and other tools that actually workHow to create regenerative spaces that enhance healthspanThe future of longevity clinics, retreats, and integrative wellnessThis is your behind-the-scenes look at the future of longevity medicine and the innovations set to transform how we age.Ready to future-proof your health and unlock your fullest potential?Tune in and join us for this powerful conversation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-longevity-and-lifestyle-podcast/donations
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#219 Dr. William Li on Metabolism Myths, Brown (Good) Fat, GLP-1 & the Future of Food as Medicine
What if everything you thought you knew about metabolism was wrong?In this episode, world-renowned physician, scientist, and bestselling author Dr. William Li shares groundbreaking insights from his new book Eat to Beat Your Diet on how to activate your body’s “inner metabolism” to burn fat, optimize weight, and extend healthspan.Dr. Li unpacks the latest science on brown fat, visceral fat, gut microbiome, and GLP-1 hormones, revealing how food—not just willpower or exercise—can become your most powerful metabolic medicine.We explore:Why metabolism doesn’t slow with age (and the real culprit behind weight gain)The surprising role of brown fat in calorie burning and longevityHow specific foods and gut bacteria can switch on fat-burning pathwaysThe truth about GLP-1 drugs and natural alternatives that workPractical strategies to harness your metabolism for long-term healthThis is your science-backed guide to rewriting the rules of fat, food, and metabolism.Ready to unlock your body’s inner ability to burn fat and thrive?Tune in now and discover how to eat to beat your diet.Exclusive Offer for You: Get 20% off your first Pendulum membership order at pendulumlife.com/CLAUDIA20Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-longevity-and-lifestyle-podcast/donations
Claudia von Boeselager is here to empower you to live at your best and reach your highest potential by sharing groundbreaking strategies, tools, and practices for your longevity and lifestyle from the world’s pioneering experts. For more, visit: LLinsider.com Welcome to The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast! Claudia is on a mission to help 1 billion people optimize their lives and reach their fullest potential so that they can make a positive impact in the world! Tune in to learn how to increase your healthspan, improve the quality of your life and lifestyle also around entrepreneurship, managing personal finances and investing, and much more. Topics include how to optimize your health in areas such as sleep, nutrition, cognition, metabolic health, reversing diabetes, intermittent fasting, biomarkers, gut health, hormones, the female biorhythm, skin, hair, biohacking tips, supplements, mastering your mindset, improve your relationships and overall happiness, meditation, how to perform better in business, optimize your daily routines, achieve peak performance, biohacking your age, and more. Claudia is a Peak Performance Coach and Serial Entrepreneur passionate about helping you thrive in all areas of your life & business! She knows what it’s like to feel close to burnout and not be at your best. Thanks to 10+ years of research, countless interviews with global pioneers, and hundreds of thousands spent, she continues to uncover how you, too, can achieve peak performance to live your life at its best - all while having lots of fun! So make sure to TUNE IN and start living the best version of yourself!
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