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. 4d ago

    276 Why You Never Get Over Grief -and Why That's Good with Thomas Attig

    Grief is not a problem to be solved or something we simply "get over." In this profound conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with philosopher and grief expert Thomas Attig about mourning as a lifelong process of relearning how to live in a world forever changed by loss. Drawing on decades of scholarship and personal insight, Thomas explains how grief can deepen our love, strengthen resilience, and help us find wisdom and meaning in life's most difficult transitions. This episode offers compassionate guidance for anyone grieving a loved one or supporting someone through loss. Thomas Attig is an internationally recognized philosopher, educator, and authority on grief, death, and bereavement. He earned his BA and PhD in philosophy from Northwestern University and Washington University in St. Louis. During his career at Bowling Green State University, he helped establish the world's first PhD program in applied philosophy. He is a Fellow of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Dr. Attig is the author of several influential books, including How We Grieve and Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows. Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction  00:30 – Why grief is central to healthy aging and emotional well-being  04:06 – Tom Attig's early experiences with death and family loss  08:45 – Teaching the first university course on death and dying  11:30 – Grief as relearning how to live in the world  13:11 – Dr. Gillian shares the loss of her husband  15:44 – Grief reaction versus grief response  18:00 – Learning to love in separation  22:00 – Moving from sorrow to gratitude  24:52 – The purpose and structure of Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows  27:00 – Problems versus mysteries in life and grief  31:42 – One essential truth for anyone who is grieving   Connect with Thomas Attig PhD Book: Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows: Collected Writings on How We Grieve  Publisher: Oxford University Press  Website: Thomas Attig Author Page  30% Discount Code: AUFLY30  Dr. Lockitch Call to Action  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 https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com  Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026

  2. Jul 10

    FB 026 Brian Morgan: Think Deeply, Speak Clearly, Bridge the Divide

    Albert Einstein wrote 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'  This Flashback Friday episode from Nov 2021 reminds us that too often we may listen but what do we actually hear?  The intent of the Growing Older Living Younger podcast is to introduce new ways of thinking about the problems of how we age, to help our listeners discover their personal roadmaps to aging well. As this episode kicked off Season 2, we reflect that we have listened to many experts, but what did we actually hear them say?  I talk with Brian Morgan. President of Think Deeply, Write Clearly about bridging the many divides that are polarizing our society, by creative thinking and communication. We discuss the rampant proclamations of unsubstantiated information through myriad digital platform and social media, and the replacement of informed and constructive debate by 'cancel culture'.  As communicators how can we best share valuable information or ideas, knowing that our listeners will interpret our words in the context of their unique lived experience?  As listeners how do we find the underlying context of the facts or opinions that are being put forward in discussion, to have a civilised discussion even though we may disagree? Listening to our expert guests, how can we best hear what they say, and put it into the context of our lifestyles to make  decisions that are appropriate for ourselves.  The act of thinking deeply and creatively, being curious and laying down new neural pathways and connections, is one way to help our  minds stay active, and our brains age youthfully.  To connect with Brian Morgan https://www.thinkdeeplywriteclearly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmorganthinkdeeplywriteclearly  To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory,  stay vibrant and vigorous, or become an entrepreneur in wellness and  healthy aging: Contact  Dr. Gillian LockitchEmail: askdrgill@gmail.com to Schedule a complimentary Living Younger Call check out the GOLY website at https://www.askdrgill.com

  3. Jul 6

    Reverse Diabetes and Restore Vitality Through Functional Nutrition with Lori Balue

    What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with metabolic restoration practitioner, Lori Balue, about how women can restore energy, reduce inflammation, preserve muscle, and regain metabolic resilience through personalized nutrition and functional testing. Lori shares her remarkable journey of losing 100 pounds, reversing prediabetes and chronic inflammation, and transforming her health in midlife. Listeners will learn how to identify hidden barriers to wellness and take practical steps toward aging with strength, confidence, and vitality.  Lori Balue specializes in helping women over 50 overcome fatigue, weight gain, and metabolic dysfunction. She combines functional diagnostic testing with personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle strategies. Her work focuses on  blood sugar regulation, inflammation, hormones, gut health, and mineral balance to help women rebuild resilience, restore metabolism, and age with strength and confidence.   Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and Introduction  Dr. Gillian introduces Lori Balue and the concept of metabolic restoration for women over 50.  05:07 – Lori's Personal Transformation Story  Lori shares how years of obesity, asthma, depression, and prediabetes led her to discover low-carb nutrition and keto.  12:10 – Why Women Feel Different After 50  The role of declining estrogen, protein deficiency, adrenal stress, and mineral imbalances in metabolic dysfunction.  15:58 – What Is Metabolic Restoration?  Why Lori focuses on root causes rather than quick-fix weight loss.  22:54 – Identifying Inflammatory Foods  How wheat, dairy, and food sensitivities can contribute to chronic inflammation.  28:22 – Functional Diagnostic Testing Explained  The GI-MAP stool test, DUTCH hormone test, and MRT food sensitivity test.  33:27 – The Most Important First Step  Why increasing protein and improving protein digestion can be transformative.  35:14 – Animal vs. Plant Protein  Which protein sources are most bioavailable and effective for healthy aging.  36:51 – Final Words of Encouragement  Metabolic dysfunction is fixable, and lasting change is possible at any age.   Connect with Lori Balue  Website: https://agingadventurously.com  Free Recipes and Resources: Available on Lori's website https://contact.loribalue.com/recipebook  Connect with your host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch https://www.askdrgill.com/ email: askdrgill@gmail.com Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community

  4. Jul 3

    FB 118 Dr. Douglas Scharre: Alzheimer's ? or Simply Aging ?

    THIS FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effect of aging on  brain functions, affecting many attributes of cognition, like memory and processing speed; and on the importance of recognizing the early warning signs of dementia for early treatment. Today's guest is neuropsychiatrist and creator of the SAGE test,  Dr. Douglas Scharre. Dr. Scharre  is board certified in neurology, behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry with special interests in cognitive assessment, degenerative dementias and dementia-related behaviors. He joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center faculty in the Department of Neurology in 1993. Dr.  Scharre's publications cover a broad range within the area of cognitive neurology including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia,  Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and much more.  His research also covers neuropsychiatric aspects of disease,  biomarkers,  functional neuro-imaging and treatment of behavioral disturbances in dementia. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Intro to this episode 3:19 Aging and memory loss 6:33 Distinguishing between normal aging and dementia. 11:23 The SAGE Test (Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination) and its benefits 15:38 Why use the SAGE test?  19:36  Differentiation of forms of dementia 24:38 Lifestyle changes for healthy mind and healthy body 27:42 New biomarkers for Alzheimer's 32:17 The genetics of Alzheimer's 37:56 Best ways to challenge your brain Learn more about Dr. Scharre's work here: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute/researchers/douglas-scharre-md Access the SAGE test to check yourself  at home: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disorders/sage Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch website: https://www.askdrgill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianlockitch/ X: https://twitter.com/GilliansReviews To get your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably click here  And if you have not already done so, I would love you to follow, rate and review the show.

  5. Jun 29

    Can We Slow Aging? Perspectives from the Director of Forever Young- A Documentary - with David Donnelly

    What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker,  David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary,  Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine, and the ethical and emotional implications of extending human life. Listeners will gain insight into the science driving the longevity revolution while reflecting on what it truly means to age well in a technology-driven world. David Donnelly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director. His work focuses on science, human performance, creativity, technology, and the evolving human experience. His first internationally distributed documentary, Maestro, explored musical mastery and Estonia's Singing Revolution through the life of conductor Paavo Järvi. He later directed documentaries including Nordic Pulse, Forte, and The Cost of Convenience, examining culture, technology, and human autonomy. In Forever Young, Donnelly spent three years documenting leading longevity scientists and exploring the biological, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of extending human healthspan and lifespan. His work bridges scientific complexity with accessible storytelling that invites audiences to reflect on the future of aging and humanity itself.   Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction  02:35 – The longevity revolution and redefining healthy aging  03:58 – David Donnelly's journey from pre-med student to filmmaker  05:30 – The documentary Maestro and Estonia's Singing Revolution  08:37 – Why longevity science became the focus of Forever Young  10:59 – Dr. Lockitch's personal journey into epigenetics and healthspan  13:17 – Healthspan versus lifespan and the science-fiction future of aging  15:06 – The "Death Doula" concept and the death-positive movement  17:46 – Death meditation, grief, and facing mortality consciously  19:43 – Longevity science, biomarkers, and rethinking how we spend our lives  22:15 – Wearables, biological age testing, and tracking healthspan  26:28 – Hallmarks of aging and emerging biomarkers of longevity  29:01 – Ethical questions around lifespan extension and "escape velocity"  31:13 – Human trials targeting aging itself and the future of longevity medicine  33:27 – Epigenetics, lifestyle medicine, and personal responsibility for health  35:47 – Environment, socioeconomic factors, and the cultural barriers to longevity  37:00 – Digital dementia, screen addiction, and modern threats to brain health  38:40 – The powerful message: Your genes are not your destiny  41:12 – Where to watch Forever Young and connect with David Donnelly   Connect with the work of David Donnelly Forever Young Film Official Website  Forever Young Substack  Watch the documentaries  Forever Young  and Maestro  Call to Action  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 at Growing Older Living Younger Community  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at Ask Dr. Gill Official Website or email: askdrgill@gmail.com  Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026: Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Guide

  6. Jun 26

    074 FB Adena Sampson: Healing Oneself: The Road Back to Me.

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A recurring theme in this podcast is the importance of mindset in supporting consistency, when making the small changes in lifestyle and habits that can have a big positive impact on your health and vitality as you age. Your beliefs shape how you think, feel and act. And if you are to overcome life's challenges when they strike, you have to believe in your ability to do so. My guest today, Adena Sampson, is the founder of Outloud Productions & The Unbreakable Spirit movement,  a breakthrough coach, and best-selling author of the book. The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists and Turns.As an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Adena has been emcee, narrator and presenter, for workshops and seminars, voiceovers and jingles, commercials and broadcasting. An entrepreneur at heart, Adena has an extensive background in event management, media, marketing and sales and has built and trained solid teams. In the network marketing industry, as a high-performance leader with an online technology company, ranking in the top 40 of 20,000, she was responsible for the growth and expansion of over 500 affiliates. We talk about the compelling story that led her to become an inspiring coach, teaching  how to overcome challenges and turn them into victories. We discuss how getting Lyme disease, changed the direction of her life. Adena shares details the 3 top principles of the 9 she describes in her book. To discover how to Reset Your Aging Blueprint and create your own roadmap to living younger as you grow older, schedule a free 0ne on 0ne Call with me. by emailing gillian@askdrgill.com Learn more about Adena Sampson and the book: The Road Back to Me: 9 Principles for Navigating Life's Unexpected Twists and Turns. info@adenasampson.com  www.AdenaSampson.com

  7. Jun 22

    Seed Oils Inflammation and Healthy Aging with Cherie Calbom

    Are the so-called "heart-healthy" vegetable oils in your kitchen truly supporting your health—or could they be contributing to inflammation and metabolic imbalance? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with nutrition expert Cherie Calbom, MS, CN, about industrial seed oils such as canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil, and the growing concerns surrounding their role in oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and healthy aging. Cherie explains how highly processed oils may affect metabolic health, brain function, and overall wellness, and shares practical guidance on choosing healthier fats and using nutrition strategies—including juicing—to support vitality and longevity. This conversation offers actionable insights for anyone who wants to reduce inflammation, make more informed food choices, and age with greater energy and resilience. Cherie Calbom, MS, CN, is a certified nutritionist, wellness educator, and bestselling author widely known as "The Juice Lady." She holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition and has written 36 books, including the classic Juicing for Life. Cherie has received two Lifetime Achievement Awards for her pioneering contributions to nutrition and wellness education. She has served on the Board of Regents at Bastyr University and has advised high-profile leaders, including George Foreman. Her latest book, The Truth About Seed Oils, challenges conventional dietary advice and offers practical strategies to reduce inflammation and support better health.  Episode Timeline  00:00 – Introduction and episode overview  Dr. Gillian introduces the controversy surrounding industrial seed oils and their potential role in inflammation and chronic disease.  03:13 – Cherie's healing journey  Cherie shares how she overcame chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia through juicing and whole food nutrition.  07:53 – The first healing juice recipes  The vegetable juices Cherie used to restore her health and why variety matters.  10:20 – The NAMA J2 juicer  Cherie describes her favorite hands-free juicer and how it simplifies daily juicing.  11:50 – What are seed oils?  A historical overview of vegetable oils and how they became mainstream.  16:48 – Why canola oil became so dominant  The economic reasons manufacturers favor cheap industrial oils.  18:57 – The chemistry of oxidation and inflammation  How polyunsaturated fats become unstable and generate harmful byproducts.  21:10 – The worst oils to avoid  Soybean, canola, corn, sunflower, safflower, cottonseed, grapeseed, and rice bran oils.  22:43 – Healthy fats to use instead  Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, tallow, and sesame oil.  25:14 – Seed oils, weight gain, and brain health  Why reducing industrial oils may support body composition and cognitive vitality.  29:13 – One simple change to start today  Read labels, eliminate seed oils, and choose traditional fats.  30:09 – Final thoughts and favorite health maxim:  "Nothing on earth tastes as good as good health."  Connect with Cherie Calbom IG @juiceladycherie FB @thejuicelady YouTube: TheJuiceLadyCherie LinkedIn: Cherie-Calbom X @juiceladycherie Call to Action: Find Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com (North America) 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 https://www.askdrgill.com/ or email: askdrgill@gmail.com Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants. 2026

  8. Jun 19

    029 FB Dr. Joe Verghese: Dance to Delay Dementia

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY FB 29 Dec 2021 Agnes de Mille, American dancer and choreographer expresses the power of dance: "To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking."  Does dance also have the power to  ward off dementia?  Today's guest is Dr. Joe Verghese, Professor of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. His research centers around the effects of aging  and disease on gait and cognition in older adults, and whether cognitively stimulating activities such as dance, can reduce the risk of losing mobility, falling, developing dementia and general poor health.  In an  early study of the association of Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly, 3 of 6 cognitive activities included (reading, playing board games and playing musical instruments) were associated with a lower risk for dementia, but of the 9 listed physical activities, only dancing was associated with a lowered risk. We touch on current studies of physicality and cognitive training for those at risk for Alzheimer's. One recent  pilot study into the impact of regular social dancing as an intervention in older adults at high risk for Alzheimer's disease had to be cut short during the pandemic with only half the expected participants completing the study. Another recent study is investigating  whether computerized cognitive training could enhance mobility in older adults.  There remains some controversy about cognitive training. It is clear that there is a 'near transfer' effect, improvement on testing because you're training on that same process on which you're testing them. And  consistently, almost every study shows that there is a near transfer effect. The challenge is whether that translates into improvement of executive function for real life skills, ie, a 'far transfer effect.'  For those of us looking to age youthfully, keeping active both physically and mentally, Dr Verghese suggests: "Pick  a few leisure activities that you enjoy and then engage in them at least  five days a week, but every day, if you can. It's good if you do it as part of a group, because then there's a group dynamic; when  you get together in a group, there's peer support that you get. And also increasingly we are recognizing that socialization itself might have cognitive benefits. So people who socialize more tend to have better cognitive function. and seem to be at less risk of cognitive decline"  To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory,  stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging, Contact  Dr. Gillian Lockitch Email: askdrgill@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary Living Younger Discovery Call through the above email Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com (N. America only)

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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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