The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Kevin English
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Our mission is to inspire men and women in their fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond to live their strongest, healthiest, most fulfilling lives. In this podcast we share stories of amazing people who are doing just that, to help motivate you to become the healthiest version of yourself, regardless of your age.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 12 - How to Lose Fat After 50 Without Losing Muscle

    Text us a comment or question! We finally made it, my friends. After eleven chapters of talking about muscle, metabolism, and building a strong foundation, it’s time to tackle the topic many of you have been waiting for: fat loss! And no, I’m not about to hand you a sad little salad and tell you to make peace with the treadmill. In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I’m sharing Chapter 12 of my upcoming book, Fully Alive. We’re diving into Phase Two of the blueprint: Accelerated Fat Loss - and how to approach it while protecting the muscle, strength, energy, and habits you’ve worked so hard to build. Because the goal isn’t to win a contest for who can eat the least. The goal is to build a lean, strong, capable body that supports the life you want to live. In this episode, you’ll discover: ·       Why fat loss is a season, not a permanent way of life ·       What it means to “protect the engine” while losing body fat ·       Why strength training, protein, daily movement, and sleep still matter during a fat-loss phase ·       How to find a calorie-deficit sweet spot that supports steady progress ·       Why the bathroom scale gets one vote, rather than the final say ·       What everyday weight fluctuations can—and can’t—tell you ·       How to recognize when it’s time to end your fat-loss season and move toward Lifestyle Integration If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this chapter will help you think differently about what lasting progress can look like. I’d love your feedback! Fully Alive is still a work in progress, and hearing from you helps me make it better. What resonated with you? Was there anything you’d like me to explain more clearly? Reach out and let me know. And if this episode brought someone to mind who’s stuck on the diet roller coaster, share it with them. They might need to hear that there’s another way. Thanks for listening - and remember… we’re building a body that helps you live fully alive. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  2. Oct 21 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 11 - Want to Lose Weight After 50? Stop Dieting First.

    Text us a comment or question! You want to lose twenty pounds. Your coach’s first instruction? Stop trying to lose weight. Wait… what? If you’ve spent years eating less, pushing harder, and losing and regaining the same weight, that advice might sound backward. But another restrictive diet may be skipping the very thing you need: a stronger foundation. In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Kevin English returns to his upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life, with Chapter 11: Phase One—Metabolic Restoration, kicking off Part III: The Blueprint. This chapter explores what it means to rebuild before reducing: nourishing your body, supporting muscle, restoring consistency, and preparing for a more sustainable approach to fat loss. And no, eating enough doesn’t mean backing a dump truck full of nachos into the driveway. In this episode, you’ll discover: ·       Why preparation deserves a place in your fat-loss plan. ·       What metabolic restoration means—and how it differs from permission to overeat. ·       Five goals for this phase: better energy, muscle support, consistency, a healthier relationship with food, and renewed trust. ·       Why strength training, protein, walking, sleep, and recovery form the foundation. ·       Signs that you may be ready to transition into a fat-loss phase. ·       How to recognize meaningful progress when the scale hasn’t budged. ·       Why ordinary habits deserve more credit than another dramatic Monday restart. Your challenge this week: Choose one measure of progress that has nothing to do with your weight. Track your energy, strength, sleep, or consistency—and give yourself credit for the improvements. Help shape Fully Alive You’re hearing this book while it’s still a work in progress, and your feedback matters. Does rebuilding before reducing make sense? Does eating more after years of dieting feel intimidating? What would you like explained more clearly? Email Kevin your feedback at coach@silveredgefitness.com. Coming next in the book series: Phase Two—Accelerated Fat Loss, where we’ll explore a strategic approach built on the foundation established here. If this episode made you think of someone who’s exhausted from starting over, send it their way. Your next chapter doesn’t have to begin with another diet. It can begin with building a body - and a life—you love. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  3. Oct 14 ·  Video

    More Than Longevity: Building a Life You Love After 50 w/ Dr. Kyle Hulsebus

    Text us a comment or question! What do you want your health for? To travel without worrying about keeping up? Play with your grandkids? Pursue a passion you’ve put on hold? Build a second half of life that you’re genuinely excited to live? This week, we’re taking a brief break from our Fully Alive book series for a conversation that fits perfectly with everything we’ve been exploring: building a strong, healthy, capable body—and giving yourself something meaningful to do with it. Kevin sits down with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a third-generation chiropractor, author, and Health and Human Potential Specialist, to explore purpose, identity, and the possibilities of life after 50. Together, they ask what health means beyond symptoms and numbers, explore the uncertainty that can accompany retirement, and challenge the assumption that our best years are already behind us. Dr. Kyle also shares ideas from his 40 Over 40 framework, including a few you probably won’t find on your usual fitness checklist: dancing, stargazing, playing games, and stepping away from your phone. And wait until you hear about his 104-year-old patient who had places to go, people to see, and absolutely no time for a sore back. In this episode, we explore: ·       Health with a purpose: Looking beyond a goal weight to the experiences and abilities you actually want. ·       Identity and lasting habits: Becoming someone who values taking care of themselves. ·       Life after retirement: Finding meaningful work, connection, and direction beyond your career. ·       Your next peak: Questioning the belief that your greatest accomplishments belong in the past. ·       Everyday ways to engage with life: Breathing intentionally, dancing, playing, and making room for wonder. ·       Longevity and quality of life: Considering how the pursuit of more years fits with enjoying the days you have. ·       Technology and our future: A conversation about AI, human connection, and changing sources of purpose. ·       The legacy you’re creating: Recognizing the influence of everyday interactions and encouragement. Your challenge this week Finish this sentence: “I want to be strong and healthy so I can…” Be specific. Write it down. Then take one small step toward that experience this week—whether that’s planning a hike, calling a friend, or signing up for something you’ve always wanted to try. About Dr. Kyle Hulsebus Dr. Kyle Hulsebus is a Health and Human Potential Specialist, author, and third-generation chiropractor based in Northern Illinois. His work explores the connections between purpose, performance, and well-being. In addition to his clinical work, he speaks to business organizations and leadership teams about performance, burnout, and human potential. Connect with Dr. Kyle ·       Website: drkylehulsebus.com ·       40 Over 40: 40over40.com ·       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKyleHulsebus ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the40over40/   Continue your Fully Alive journey We’ve just wrapped up Part II of the Fully Alive book series. Catch up on the previous chapter episodes as we prepare to move into Part III: The Blueprint. Learn more about The Silver Edge at silveredgefitness.com. Enjoyed this conversation? Share it with someone who could use a reminder that there’s still plenty to look forward to—and plenty of living to do. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  4. Oct 7 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 10 - You Don’t Really Want to Lose Weight - You Want Your Life Back

    Text us a comment or question! What if you hit your goal weight… but still didn’t have the energy, strength, or confidence to live the life you wanted? Would that really feel like success? In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Kevin English continues reading from his upcoming book, Fully Alive, with Chapter 10: “The New Goal - Strong, Healthy, and Capable.” This chapter wraps up Part II - Build a Body - with a question that changes the entire conversation: What are we actually trying to build? A lower number on the scale might be part of your goal. But chances are, what you really want is the freedom to travel, play with your grandkids, enjoy your hobbies, and remain independent for decades to come. And “weigh less” doesn’t give you much of a blueprint for any of that. Kevin explores a more useful North Star: strong, healthy, and capable. It’s a way to recognize meaningful progress, make better daily decisions, and build an identity that lasts beyond your next diet. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why weight loss often stands in for something deeper—energy, confidence, freedom, and participation.How useful strength shows up outside the gym, from carrying groceries to getting off the floor.Why looking healthy and living well aren’t always the same thing.What a client’s month-long European adventure reveals about the real payoff of fitness after 50.How shifting from “What do I want to lose?” to “Who do I want to become?” changes your approach.Three simple questions to help guide your choices when motivation fades or life gets messy. Your takeaway challenge Ask yourself: “What do I want my body to allow me to do?” Pick something specific. Hike with your spouse. Keep up with your grandchildren. Travel with confidence. Get back to an activity you miss. Then consider one small action you can take this week to support that future. Because being able to say yes to an adventure is a pretty great return on your workout investment.   Help shape Fully Alive You’re hearing a book in progress, and your feedback matters. What resonated in this chapter? What felt repetitive or needed more explanation? And what do you want your body to help you keep doing—or start doing again? Email coach@silveredgefitness to share your thoughts with Kevin. Honest feedback is welcome - even if your review includes, “You lost me here, and I started thinking about lunch.”   Coming next: Part III—The Blueprint Next episode, we move from the vision to the process, beginning with Phase One: Metabolic Restoration—and why rebuilding the foundation comes before chasing fat loss.   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend who’s ready to build a stronger, healthier, more capable second half of life.   Learn more about The Silver Edge: silveredgefitness.com Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  5. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 9 - Why You Cannot Outrun Your Fork

    Text us a comment or question! What if the problem isn’t that you need more cardio - but that you’ve been expecting cardio to do a job it was never designed to do? For years, Kevin believed the answer to weight loss was simple: run more, train harder, and burn more calories. And he didn’t just talk the talk - he ran marathons, completed triathlons, and logged countless hours of training. But eventually, he learned an important lesson - cardio is one of the best things you can do for your health - and one of the most overrated tools for fat loss. In this installment of the Behind the Book series, Kevin reads Chapter 9 of his upcoming book, Fully Alive: Why You Can’t Outrun Your Fork. This chapter exposes the “treadmill trap” - the exhausting cycle of eating, exercising to compensate, getting hungrier, pushing harder, and wondering why the results never match the effort. You’ll discover why exercise should never be punishment for what you ate, why calories are much easier to consume than burn, and why simple daily movement may be more valuable than another punishing workout. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why cardio burns fewer calories than most people imagineHow harder workouts can increase hunger and trigger compensationWhy exercising more doesn’t always create the expected calorie deficitThe important difference between exercise and daily movementWhy walking is one of the most powerful—and underrated—healthy-aging habitsHow the “treadmill trap” damages your relationship with food and exerciseWhat exercise is actually for if calorie burning isn’t the main goalWhy strength, mobility, resilience, and independence matter more than the number on the scaleHow to shift from asking, “How many calories did I burn?” to “What am I building?”Why the ultimate goal of fitness after 50 is freedomCardio is not the enemy. The problem is expecting cardio to erase your food, fix your nutrition, or exhaust you into the body you want. You don’t need to earn your meals. You don’t need to repay every indulgence with another trip to the treadmill. And you don’t need to spend the rest of your life trying to outrun your fork. You need a sustainable approach that helps you build a strong, healthy, capable body - one that gives you the freedom to fully participate in your life. Help Shape Fully Alive Kevin is sharing these chapters before the book is published, and your feedback is helping shape the final manuscript. What connected with you in this chapter? Have you ever felt like you needed to exercise just to maintain your weight - or used cardio to compensate for what you ate? Send Kevin an email at coach@silveredgefitness.com and share your thoughts. He reads every message Take the Fully Alive Quiz Want to know how well your current habits are supporting your strength, energy, health, and independence? Take the free Fully Alive Quiz. In just a few minutes, you’ll receive your Fully Alive score, identify the pillar that needs the most attention, and discover the best place to focus next. Take the free Fully Alive Scorecard here: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/fully-alive-quiz   If this episode challenged the way you think about cardio, food, or fat loss, share it with someone who is still trying to sweat their way out of a nutrition problem. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  6. Sep 23 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 8 — Food Is Fuel, Not the Enemy

    Text us a comment or question! What emotions come to mind when you think about food? For far too many people, the answer isn’t nourishment, enjoyment, or gratitude. It’s guilt, fear, anxiety, confusion, and shame. After decades of conflicting nutrition advice - don’t eat fat, don’t eat carbs, skip breakfast, eat six meals a day, avoid fruit - it’s no wonder so many of us have come to see food as a threat rather than a resource. In this episode of the Behind the Book series, Kevin reads Chapter 8 of his upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life. This chapter explores a powerful mindset shift: moving away from restriction, punishment, and fear -and learning to view food as fuel for the body and life you’re trying to build. Kevin explains why calories matter - but aren’t the whole story - how chronic under-fueling may be affecting your energy, strength, recovery, cravings, and metabolism, and why the question isn’t simply, “How little can I eat?” but rather, “How well can I nourish myself?” In this episode, you’ll discover: How decades of conflicting nutrition advice created widespread food fear and confusionWhy labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can damage your relationship with eatingThe important difference between fearing food and respecting itWhy food provides far more than caloriesHow food influences hunger, fullness, energy, recovery, performance, and body compositionWhy the quality and quantity of your food both matterCommon signs that you may be chronically under-fuelingHow prolonged restriction can affect energy, cravings, strength, mood, and recoveryWhy eating less isn’t always the answer—especially after 50What it means to approach nutrition with a builder’s mindsetHow to make food important without allowing it to consume your thoughtsThe liberating question that can transform your relationship with food: “How well can I nourish myself?”  Kevin wants your honest opinion - does Chapter 8 earn its place in Fully Alive? Did it offer a useful new perspective on nourishment and under-fueling? Did it deepen the book’s message - or did it feel like territory that had already been covered? Send Kevin your feedback and help shape the final version of Fully Alive. Don’t hold back. He wants the good, the bad, and the ugly. Send your email to coach@silveredgefitness.com. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  7. Sep 16 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 7 – Your Muscle Retirement Account

    Text us a comment or question! What if one of the most important things you could do for your future had nothing to do with losing weight? What if you should be paying more attention to building muscle? In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I’m continuing my special Behind the Book series by reading Chapter 7 of my upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life. And this chapter is called Muscle Changes Everything. For decades, we’ve been taught to think about muscle as something cosmetic - big biceps, six-pack abs, bodybuilders, athletes, and gym rats. But especially after 50, muscle is about something much bigger. Muscle is capacity. Muscle is resilience. Muscle is protection. Muscle is freedom. It helps determine whether you can climb the stairs, carry your luggage, get off the floor, play with your grandkids, recover from illness or injury, travel, stay active, and continue saying YES to life. In this episode, you'll discover: Why muscle is far more than cosmetic tissueWhy getting lighter isn't necessarily the same thing as getting healthierHow muscle protects your independence and freedomThe idea behind your Muscle Retirement AccountWhy strength training after 50 is an investment—not punishmentHow small physical investments compound over decadesWhy your ability to remain active later in life is being built right nowThe incredible story of a woman who began lifting at 70 and became a world-record powerlifterWhy it's never too late to become strongerAnd why building muscle may be one of the best investments you can make in your next 30 years I Want Your Feedback Fully Alive is still being written and revised - and you're getting a behind-the-scenes look at the book before the finished version ever hits the shelves. And I genuinely want your help making it better. What resonated with you in this chapter? Did the Muscle Retirement Account change the way you think about strength training? Was there something you disagreed with, wanted me to explain better, or wished I had gone deeper on? Or did this chapter remind you of your own story? Email me at coach@silveredgefitness.com. I personally read your messages, and your feedback may help shape the final version of Fully Alive. And if you know somebody who still thinks lifting weights after 50 is just about looking good... send them this episode. Because we're not building muscle just to change what we see in the mirror. We're building it so that 10, 20, and 30 years from now, we still have the strength, capacity, independence, and freedom to fully participate in our lives. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

  8. Sep 9 ·  Video

    Behind the Book: Chapter 6 - Stop Trying to Lose Weight

    Text us a comment or question! What if the goal that's been driving your health and fitness journey for years... is actually the wrong goal? If you've spent the last decade - or maybe several decades - trying to lose the same 10, 20, or 30 pounds, this episode may completely change the way you think about your body. This week on The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, we're continuing the special Behind the Book series with a first look at Part II - Building a Body from my upcoming book, Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life. And we're kicking off Part II with a statement that probably sounds a little crazy coming from a health and fitness coach: Stop trying to lose weight. Seriously. Because here's the truth -  nobody really wants weight loss. You don't actually want a smaller number on your bathroom scale. You want what you believe that smaller number will give you. More energy. More confidence. Better health. Freedom. Strength. Capability. The ability to travel, hike, play with your grandkids, get up off the floor, carry your own luggage, and keep saying YES to life. So maybe it's time to stop making weight loss the mission. Maybe it's time to start building a body. In this episode, you'll discover: Why focusing on weight loss can actually lead you toward the wrong behaviorsWhy losing 20 pounds isn't really what most people wantThe hidden problem with making a number on the scale your ultimate goalWhy traditional weight-loss goals come with a dangerous built-in finish lineThe difference between changing your weight and changing your identityWhy “I'm trying to get healthy” and “I'm a healthy person” are two very different mindsetsHow your identity influences your daily choicesWhy lasting transformation is about becoming, not dietingThe question that's far more powerful than “How much weight do I want to lose?”Why your new mission should be about the next 30 years, not the next 30 poundsHow shifting from shrinking to building can change the trajectory of your second half 📖 Help Me Make Fully Alive Better This book is still a work in progress, and the feedback I've received from listeners throughout this Behind the Bookseries has been phenomenal. Please keep it coming! What resonated with you in this chapter? Did anything challenge the way you've thought about weight loss? Have you experienced the shift from “trying to lose weight” to becoming someone who simply lives like a healthy, active person? Or was there something you disagreed with, didn't understand, or wanted me to explore more deeply? I want to hear all of it! 📧 Email me at coach@silveredgefitness.com I personally read your emails, and your feedback may help shape the final version of Fully Alive before it goes to print.   Coming Next... Next week, we'll continue Part II — Building a Body — with Chapter 7: Muscle Changes Everything Because if you want to remain strong, energetic, metabolically healthy, independent, and capable as you age, there's one asset we need to start protecting — and building. Muscle. Until then... Stop trying to become smaller. Start building the body your future requires. Ready to build a lean, strong, capable body after 50? The Silver Edge Six-Month Body Reset pairs you with a dedicated coach for personalized exercise, nutrition, and accountability. Get a plan that fits your life - and hands-on guidance every step of the way. Learn more and schedule a call to see if we’re a good fit. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/6-month-body-reset--359f3 Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward. 👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

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Our mission is to inspire men and women in their fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond to live their strongest, healthiest, most fulfilling lives. In this podcast we share stories of amazing people who are doing just that, to help motivate you to become the healthiest version of yourself, regardless of your age.

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