After nearly 700 episodes, this is the final episode of Age Less / Live More. What started as a way to answer yoga students’ questions gradually evolved into an international exploration of healthspan and wellness. For over a decade, this podcast has been a key part of the YOGABODY journey—and it’s deeply shaped my work as a teacher. Thank you for listening. I hope to continue supporting you through new platforms and projects in the future.
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673: Body-Mind Trauma with Dr. Aoife O’Donovan
Is it the chicken or the egg? Did your chemical imbalance lead to weight gain, or did weight changes trigger a hormonal shift? Did depression cause neurotransmitter imbalances, or did the imbalance spark depression—or both? This week, we speak with a psychiatrist who specializes in the physiological effects of mental health, and take a deep dive into trauma. Listen and learn: The clinical definition of trauma What really happens when we "get over" past trauma The role of social support in healing Why physical exercise might be the most powerful mental health intervention of all time LINK: https://odonovanlab.ucsf.edu/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Aoife O'Donovan is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a Research Psychologist at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She aims to identify biological and psychological markers of stress-related illnesses. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
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672: How to Personalize Your Healthspan Journey with Rachele Pojednic
When you search online for ways to live a healthy life, you're bombarded by charismatic speakers, some with medical degrees or PhDs, promising miracle cures. From cancer treatments to fat-burning morning rituals and an endless array of supplements claiming to unlock the fountain of youth, the noise is overwhelming. Some of these claims contain a grain of truth; others are pure fiction. But in nearly every case, they distract from what truly matters—focusing on minor details that won’t meaningfully impact your health tomorrow, next year, or even a decade from now. The fundamentals of health, fitness, and longevity may not be flashy, but they are essential. In this week’s podcast, we hear from a PhD researcher and educator whose work focuses on healthspan and longevity. Listen and learn: Why the science community often lacks the communication and marketing skills for their ideas How quickly simply-sounding health data can be misinterpreted The real risk of sarcopenia (muscle loss) and what to do about it Why your health in later life is often the compounding of small behaviors over years or decades Links: www.rachelepojednic.com @rachelepojednic About Our Guest: Dr. Rachele Pojednic is a researcher specializing in human performance and healthy aging, serving as the Director of Scientific Research at Restore Hyperwellness and a faculty member in Stanford’s Program in Human Biology. She also leads education at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine and is a research affiliate at Harvard Medical School’s Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. With a PhD in nutritional biochemistry from Tufts and postdoctoral training at Harvard, her work explores the impact of nutrition, supplementation, and physical activity on muscle physiology and longevity. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
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671: How to Love Someone with Mental Illness with Dr. Michelle D. Sherman
Have you ever struggled to support a close friend or family member dealing with a mental health condition? How do you know when you're truly helping rather than enabling? When should you push, simply show up, or even step away? If these questions resonate with you, you’re not alone—at least 20% and possibly up to 40% of people will face this reality at some point in their lives. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist who shares her research and clinical experiences. Listen and learn: How to differentiate between supporting and enabling a loved one Key questions to ask yourself if you're in a caregiving role The impact of online support groups and AI on mental health care Strategies for handling difficult or unpleasant caregiving situations How to find affordable mental health resources locally and nationally Common challenges of caring for aging family members and how to cope Links www.SeedsofHopeBooks.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Michelle D. Sherman is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in individual and couples therapy. She was a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School and is a board-certified expert in couples and family psychology. Her work focuses on supporting families dealing with mental illness, PTSD, and trauma. She is the author of Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
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670: Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Mel Pohl
Chronic pain affects as many as 1 in 5 people worldwide and can lead to a huge reduction in quality of life, drug addiction, and very desperate outcomes. Today’s guest helps people use tools like mindfulness and therapy - among others - to manage and even reverse pain naturally. Listen and Learn: Why pain isn’t always physical. Chronic pain often comes from the brain, not the body. Non-opioid treatment approaches to chronic pain How mindfulness techniques like pain reprocessing can cut chronic pain by 50%. LINKS https://www.drmelpohl.com https://thepointemalibu.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Mel Pohl is a family physician specializing in addiction medicine and chronic pain management. He is the Senior Medical Consultant for the Pain Recovery Program at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center and previously served as Chief Medical Officer at the Las Vegas Recovery Center. He has written books on chronic pain, including The Pain Antidote, and focuses on non-opioid treatment approaches. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel
Live your best life in the second half. This no-nonsense show is dedicated to healthspan and features best-selling authors and thought leaders in nutrition, mental health, relationships, and self-improvement. Each episode also includes listener Q&A. Hosted by yoga trainer, writer, and expert speaker, Lucas Rockwood, the founder of YOGABODY.
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