Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

Dr. Gillian Lockitch
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Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger, the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, former specialist in Medical Biochemistry, professor, researcher and international speaker, the show airs weekly every Monday. Each episode is a 30 - 45 minutes, exploring ways in which genetic and epigenetic (gene expression) science and medicine may intersect with ancient, non-western wellness practices to help you extend your health span to live younger. The show features practitioners in mental and physical health, fitness, nutrition, personal care, community, networking and entrepreneurship, to help you create your personal roadmap to aging youthfully.

  1. 1D AGO

    254 The Gut Microbiome-Inflammation Connection and Accelerated Aging with Martha Carlin

    What if stubborn weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation aren't "just aging"—but signals from your gut that started decades earlier? Today's conversation challenges the myth of inevitable decline and shows how understanding your microbiome can make your chronological age truly just a number. After 40, many people find that diets stop working, digestion becomes unpredictable, hormones feel out of control, and inflammation quietly creeps in. This episode explains why gut healing becomes harder with age, what's actually changing biologically, and how restoring gut resilience can transform metabolism, hormones, and healthy longevity.  Today's guest brings a rare blend of microbiome research, systems thinking, and real-world clinical insight to guide us. Martha Carlin is a pioneering citizen scientist and microbiome systems researcher. She is the founder and CEO of The BioCollective, collaborating with institutions including Caltech, the University of Chicago, and University College Cork. Her work focuses on how gut microbes drive inflammation, insulin resistance, and chronic disease as we age. Martha's mission began personally—after her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis—leading her to leave a corporate career to investigate healing at the root: the gut.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Aging symptoms, gut health, and the microbiome 03:30 — Why gut issues worsen after 40 and why aging conversations miss the microbiome 05:10 — Martha's personal journey into microbiome science after Parkinson's diagnosis 08:45 — Antibiotics, missing microbes, and early Parkinson's gut research 12:30 — What biologically changes in the gut with age 15:40 — Endotoxins, gram-negative bacteria, and chronic inflammation 18:20 — Constipation as an early warning sign, not a nuisance 21:00 — Surfactants, cleaners, bile acids, and hormone recirculation 23:40 — Soil microbiomes and what agriculture teaches us about gut healing 26:30 — Food quality, seed oils, and modern processing challenges 28:40 — Beet kvass and fermented foods for nitric oxide and gut support 30:20 — The estrobolome, cortisol, insulin, and hormone–gut feedback loops 33:00 — Practical first steps to restore gut resilience 36:30 — Common mistakes: extreme diets, fasting, and overcorrection 39:10 — Women, cortisol, and metabolic backlash 41:40 — Listener guidance: simple daily changes that matter most 43:30 — Guest resources Call to Action:  Connect with Martha Carlin:  https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest https://www.facebook.com/BiotiQuest https://www.youtube.com/@BiotiQuest https://twitter.com/biotiquest https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotiquest  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Download your guide to Build Back a Better Body: Strengthen Bones, Muscles, Joint and Fascia  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe

    36 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty The real hardship of our time isn’t only the challenges we face, it’s that we rarely slow down enough to fully experience and process them. Jay is joined by bestselling author and journalist Michael Pollan for a deeply thoughtful exploration of consciousness, attention, and what it truly means to be present. Known for reshaping how we think about food, nature, and the human mind, Michael shares why his work always begins with curiosity rather than certainty. Together, they unpack how perception shapes reality and why the most important questions in life aren’t meant to be solved quickly, but held with patience. Jay and Michael dive into how modern life pulls us away from awareness, leaving many of us distracted, overstimulated, and disconnected from ourselves. Drawing from research on meditation, neuroscience, and psychedelic therapy, Michael explains how rigid thought patterns, rumination, and ego-driven narratives can keep us stuck. They discuss how practices that quiet the mind don’t erase our identity, but soften it, creating space for clarity, creativity, and deeper connection with the world around us. In this invterview, you'll learn: How to Stop Living on Autopilot How to Train Your Attention in a Distracted World How to Use Curiosity Instead of Certainty How to Break Free from Mental Rumination How to Quiet the Ego Without Losing Yourself How to Interrupt Stuck Thought Patterns Awareness isn’t something you have to earn or master, it’s something you already possess. Small moments of attention, pausing before reacting, listening more deeply, and learning to sit with your thoughts, can quietly reshape how you experience life. Michael Pollan’s A World Appears is a sweeping exploration of consciousness, what it is, who has it, and what it reveals about the essence of being human. Get your copy here: https://michaelpollan.com/books/a-world-appears/ With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:32 Why Great Thinkers Start With Questions 02:32 Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Question? 05:53 What is Consciousness? 07:55 Why Consciousness Matters in Daily Life 12:54 What Happens When You Put Your Phone Down 14:05 Building a Daily Meditation Practice 16:05 When Consciousness Transcends the Self 19:47 Is Everything Conscious? 25:46 What’s the Difference between the Mind and Consciousness? 31:16 Meditation and Psychedelics: The Overlap 33:36 Using Psychedelics With Intention 35:30 Is the Brain Creating Reality? 41:09 Breaking OCD Thought Loops 44:24 The Real Risks of Psychedelics 49:04 Why Psychedelics Can Help Break Addiction 51:23 How Altered States Change Our Fear of Death 53:54 Do Near-Death Experiences Change Science? 57:21 Redefining Consciousness in the AI Age 01:02:41 What Our Need for Constant Validation Says About Society  01:05:06 What Makes Humans Different From Machines 01:10:38 Why Asking Better Questions Matters 01:12:17 Michael on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/justaskjefferson/   X | https://x.com/jefferson_fishr  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 4D AGO

    Chronic Inflammation, Cancer and Aging: A Survivor Scientist's Story with Sam Shepherd

    What if chronic inflammation—not aging itself—is the real reason energy fades, disease risk rises, and resilience declines as the years go by? Today's conversation challenges the idea that inflammation is just something that "comes with age." Instead, we explore how targeted science, smart biology, and informed choices can dramatically reshape how you age. Chronic inflammation is the silent driver behind many of the diseases we associate with aging—cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune disorders, and even cancer. Yet most people don't understand why inflammation persists, how it accelerates biological aging, or what actually works to control it at the cellular level.  Samuel Shepherd is an award-winning physicist, inventor, and biomedical innovator with multiple patents in applied health science. After surviving a rare and aggressive bone-marrow cancer, Sam redirected his scientific expertise toward understanding inflammation at its molecular roots. He is the inventor behind ValAsta, the only patented glycosidic form of astaxanthin designed to improve cellular uptake and therapeutic impact.  In this episode, you'll learn why inflammation is a root cause of aging, how bioavailability determines whether supplements help or fail,  what makes targeted antioxidants fundamentally different and practical steps to reduce inflammatory load and promote healthspan extension. Episode TimelIne 00:00 — Welcome & Episode Framing Why chronic inflammation sits at the root of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration, cancer, and autoimmunity 03:20 — Introducing Samuel Shepherd & the Oxidative Stress Problem Sam's scientific background and focus on cellular-level antioxidant interventions 05:00 — A Personal Turning Point: Polycythemia Vera A rare bone-marrow cancer diagnosis and the limitations of conventional treatment 07:40 — Cancer Resistance in Nature Why some species rarely develop cancer and how this led to astaxanthin research 10:30 — From Algae Stress to Astaxanthin Production How Haematococcus pluvialis produces powerful antioxidants under stress 14:10 — How Inflammation Really Works Reactive oxygen species, antioxidant balance, and why some antioxidants backfire 17:30 — Bioavailability Breakthroughs Why molecular structure and glycosidic attachment determine effectiveness 23:30 — Aging, Micronutrients & Enzyme Decline The role of minerals and antioxidant enzymes as we age 29:50 — Practical Steps for Reducing Inflammation as we age Testing, targeted supplementation, and proactive longevity strategies Connect with Dr. Shepherd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValastaHome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValAsta Website: www.ValAsta.net Gift for Listeners: Title: 10% Off ValAsta – Take Control of Your Health URL: https://www.valasta.net Promo Code: PODCASTS-VALASTA Connect with Dr. Lockitch Download your Guide to Nature's Colouful Antioxidants for Eye, Heart, Brain and Skin Wellness  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here    Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe to the podcast

    35 min

  4. FEB 9

    252 98% Diabetes Reversal? Can Behavioral Science Change the Way We Age? with John Oberg

    What if the most powerful breakthroughs in reversing chronic disease had less to do with new drugs—and everything to do with understanding human behavior? Type 2 diabetes is widely treated as a lifelong, progressive condition. But what if that assumption is wrong? In today's episode, we explore how reclaiming personal agency, supported by behavioral science and AI-driven personalization, can fundamentally reshape how you age—because age is just a number, but how you age is a choice. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases associated with aging, yet conventional care often focuses on escalating medications rather than addressing the root metabolic problem. Many people are told decline is inevitable—even as complications multiply and quality of life diminishes. In this episode, we challenge that model. You'll learn why most healthcare solutions fail, how behavior—not willpower—is the missing link, and how personalized, AI-supported care can help people reverse diabetes rather than manage it indefinitely. Today's guest brings a radically different lens—one that integrates behavioral science, medicine, and human empathy to restore health and agency. John Oberg is a human behavior strategist, healthcare innovator, and CEO of Precina Health. He holds a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and an MBA focused on technology and public policy. John with his medical partner, leads one of the most compelling programs in metabolic health today, reporting diabetes reversal success rates as high as 98% by combining behavioral science, AI-driven personalization, and food-as-medicine.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why behavior, not drugs, may hold the key to reversing chronic disease 03:00 — Rethinking Type 2 diabetes, aging, and why the conventional care model often fails 05:30 — John Oberg's path from behavior science to diabetes reversal innovation 08:30 — Transactional vs relational healthcare and why empathy changes outcomes 12:30 — The five-phase Precina Health protocol and managing treatment burden 18:00 — Small personalized changes versus radical lifestyle shifts—what really works 23:30 — How AI supports personalized care without replacing human connection 31:00 — One actionable step listeners can take today to reclaim health agency   Call to Action: Download your Checklist to Mind and Memory Boosting Strategies  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at askdrgill@gmail.com  to request a phone conversation or zoom call   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Facebook Community here  Share the Growing Older Living Younger podcast link for anyone you care about and invite them to subscribe   Connect with John Oberg and Precina Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoberg/ http://johnoberg.com/

    35 min

  5. FEB 6

    Microplastics and Biological Aging: Separating Evidence from Fear-based, Stress Inducing Headlines that Accelerate Aging: with Chris DeArmitt Ph.D.

    In recent years, headlines warning about microplastics in fish, water, and even the human body have triggered widespread anxiety. While fear-based narratives grab attention, they also keep the nervous system in a chronic stress state—driving inflammation, impaired decision-making, and accelerated biological aging. The question is no longer just environmental, but deeply personal: what happens when alarming headlines age us faster than reality? For those committed to healthy longevity, constant environmental alarmism can quietly undermine well-being. Chronic stress is a known driver of inflammation and epigenetic dysregulation. When fear replaces evidence, people make choices that are not only unnecessary—but often harmful to both human health and the environment. Chris DeArmitt, PhD, is an internationally recognized materials scientist and founder of the Plastics Research Council. After reviewing more than 6,000 peer-reviewed studies, he challenges widely accepted myths about plastics, microplastics, ocean pollution, and toxicity. His work is independent, unfunded, and published verbatim from the scientific literature—without political or emotional spin. Listeners will gain clarity on what microplastics research actually shows, why plastics often have the lowest environmental impact when assessed by life-cycle analysis, and how exaggerated claims distort public policy. This episode equips you with practical filters for evaluating environmental headlines and making rational, health-supportive choices.  Episode Timelines: 00:00 — Introduction and fear-based clickbait headlines  03:10 — Why media alarmism accelerates aging  05:38 — What materials science covers 10:52 — Why the Plastics Research Council was founded  15:47 — Materials life-cycle analysis and plastic bag myths  20:44 — Microplastics, exposure, and toxicity data explained 27:58 — Debunking floating plastic island and other myths  38:04 — Key takeaways for consumer rational decision-making  Connect with Chris DeArmitt Website: https://plasticsresearchcouncil.org   Call to Action: Download your Guide to Nature's Colourful Antioxidants Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and living younger longer.  If you want information about how you can get your Prysm io, email me asap at askdrgill@gmail.com

    41 min

  6. FEB 2

    Rewrite Your Aging Story: Conscious Aging, Identity and Healthspan Extension with Wayne R. Lehrer

    Many people enter retirement feeling uncertain, disconnected, or afraid of becoming irrelevant. In this episode, author and conscious aging advocate Wayne Lehrer reframes later life as a powerful third act—one that can be consciously designed for purpose, vitality, and authentic happiness. You'll learn how mindset, meaning, and daily practices shape not just how long you live, but how well you age.  Wayne Lehrer is an author, sculptor, meditation teacher, and conscious aging advocate. A former World's Fair and theme-park designer and IMAX filmmaker, he now leads international workshops on purpose, vitality, and later-life fulfillment. His work integrates psychology, spirituality, and practical wisdom for aging consciously. Wayne Lehrer brings a rare multidisciplinary perspective shaped by careers in design, filmmaking, yoga, meditation, and health advocacy. After confronting his own third-act identity crisis in his early 60s, he distilled decades of insight into a practical framework for conscious aging.  Modern longevity has given us decades of life beyond traditional retirement, yet few people are prepared for the psychological and identity challenges that come with it. Many experience boredom, depression, loss of purpose, or fear as familiar roles fall away. Aging is not only biological—it is deeply shaped by belief systems, emotional patterns, and purpose. Chronic stress, rumination, and disengagement quietly accelerate biological aging, while meaning, connection, and intention support healthspan and resilience. Listeners will learn the difference between circumstantial and authentic happiness, why identity loss—not aging itself—drives late-life distress, and how simple daily practices can transform later life into a period of contribution, creativity, and joy.  Episode Timeline:  00:00 — Introduction and reframing aging as a third act  03:50 — Wayne's early career and creative reinventions  10:20 — The turning point: identity loss in the early 60s  15:45 — Second-act vs third-act identities explained  20:55 — Why conscious aging is an art  28:30 — Circumstantial vs authentic happiness  34:30 — One behavior to stop immediately  37:45 — Final reflections on life purpose and retaining vitality   Connect with Wayne: https://www.instagram.com/lehrerwayne https://www.facebook.com/waynerobertlehrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-robert-lehrer-3a06957/ Call to Action: Download your Guide to Nature's Colourful Antioxidants Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch  at askdrgill@gmail.com to explore your personal roadmap to longer healthspan and living younger longer.  Leave a review to help others discover the show and share the link inviting them to subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on their favorite podcast platform.  If you are in Canada and want information about how you can get your Prysm io, email me asap.

    40 min

  7. JAN 30

    Rewriting Fitness After 40. Hormones, Strength Training and Heathspan with Alicia Jones

    Women entering perimenopause and menopause are often told to "do more cardio," "eat less," and "push harder" to stay fit. Yet for many, these strategies lead to exhaustion, stalled progress, injuries, and declining confidence rather than improved health. As estrogen declines, muscle loss accelerates, recovery slows, and stress hormones become more influential on weight, sleep, and inflammation. Following outdated fitness rules during this phase can quietly accelerate biological aging and undermine long-term healthspan. Today's guest, Alicia Jones, combines kinesiology, sports nutrition, and compassionate coaching to help women train with their changing physiology rather than against it. Her work focuses on strength, resilience, and sustainable movement at every age. Alicia Jones is a women's health and fitness specialist with over 15 years of experience helping women over 45 build strength, energy, and confidence. She holds a BA in Kinesiology and certifications in national coaching, advanced sports nutrition, and group fitness. Alicia is the creator of Over 50 Fit & Fabulous and a passionate advocate for joyful, sustainable movement.  Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Introduction and the three myths women must unlearn  03:55 — Alicia's personal story and why healthy aging matters  09:00 — Myth #1: Doing more to weigh less  12:05 — Myth #2: Cardio over strength training  15:45 — Myth #3: Carbohydrates as the enemy  22:10 — Estrogen, muscle loss, and training differently in midlife  27:20 — Recovery, cardiac health, and training safely  31:15 — Red flags your fitness plan is harming you  32:50 — One simple action step to start today   Action Steps:  Be Proactive: Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at ASKDRGILL or askdrgill@gmail.com  Contact Alicia Jones:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/aliciajoneshealthyliving.com YouTube:  youtube.com/aliciajoneshealthyliving Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajhealthy/ FREE masterclass: https://masterclass.aliciajoneshealthyliving.com/masterclass

    36 min

  8. JAN 26

    Dying on the Waitlist: Healthcare Delays, Epigenetic Wellness, and How Canadians Can Protect Their Healthspan with Ingrid Gahsner

    Canada's healthcare system is under unprecedented strain, with thousands of people experiencing serious harm—or death—while waiting for diagnostic procedures, specialist care, or life-saving treatments. Despite public trust in the system, delays have become a hidden personal risk that most Canadians fail to plan for. As we age, delays in diagnosis and treatment don't just affect outcomes—they accelerate physical decline, cognitive stress, emotional exhaustion, and financial vulnerability. Loss of access means loss of control, which directly undermines resilience, independence, and healthspan.  Ingrid Gahsner approaches healthcare delays through the lens of risk management. Drawing on decades of client experience, she reframes access to care as a foundational planning issue—one that deserves the same attention as financial or retirement planning.You'll discover why healthcare delays must be treated as a real, quantifiable risk, what alternatives exist within Canada and internationally, and how healthcare access planning can reduce physical, emotional, and financial harm—without abandoning public healthcare values. Ingrid Gahsner is a licensed Canadian risk management consultant with over 30 years of experience in insurance, corporate benefits, and compliance. She is the founder of IMI Canada Group Benefits and the author of Off the Wait List, helping Canadians protect their health, time, and financial security through proactive healthcare access planning. Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why healthcare wait lists threaten healthspan  05:30 — What inspired Off the Wait List  10:25 — Ethical and structural failures in Canadian healthcare  16:20 — "Waiting isn't a strategy" explained  18:45 — How delays accelerate aging physically and emotionally  25:40 — What healthcare access planning really means  28:20 — Private clinics, concierge care, and real options  33:50 — First steps Canadians can take today  38:30 — Final thoughts on personal responsibility and resilience  Connect with Ingrid Gahsner: https://www.imicanada.co https://linkedin.com/in/ingrid-gahsner-b08634262 IG - @imicanada_  Action Steps:  Be Proactive. Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.  Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at ASKDRGILL or askdrgill@gmail.com

    41 min
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Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger, the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, former specialist in Medical Biochemistry, professor, researcher and international speaker, the show airs weekly every Monday. Each episode is a 30 - 45 minutes, exploring ways in which genetic and epigenetic (gene expression) science and medicine may intersect with ancient, non-western wellness practices to help you extend your health span to live younger. The show features practitioners in mental and physical health, fitness, nutrition, personal care, community, networking and entrepreneurship, to help you create your personal roadmap to aging youthfully.

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