Fit For My Age

Michael Millward
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This is how Fit For My Age started. I was, and still am a middle-aged man who seemed to have all of the bad things that can happen to a man of my age, happen to me in a very short space of time. Or at least it felt like it! I am sure that I am not alone in having a wake-up call type of experience. If we are lucky it happens to every man and every woman. I decided to heed the call and improve my lifestyle. Fit For My Age is a record of my attempts to learn the things that I wish I had known earlier in life. The sort of things that may have helped me avoid or better manage the ageing process. So, I might sound as if I am saying, I wish I’d known then what I know now! Mine will not be the only voice that you hear. I will be talking to a wide range of experts and may even be able to persuade some of the personal trainers that I have worked with to join me every so often. What I do hope is that by sharing the knowledge I gain and the experiences that I have had you will also discover ways in which you can improve your physical health and your mental wellbeing. You never know, a little knowledge may mean that we can, regardless of our age, all be able to say that we are Fit For My Age! Please contact me with any questions, feedback, or content suggestions via the FitForMyAge.com website. Thank you.

  1. 6d ago

    Meditation and Breathwork – a conversation with author Noraa Casi

    Learning the fundamentals of meditation Host Michael Millward explores the real meaning of meditation, breathwork, and being present in the moment with meditation expert and author Noraa Casi. Using insights from her book Introduction to Meditation: A Beginner’s Guidebook, Noraa dispels the myths surrounding meditation and explains how simple, everyday practices can help you achieve calm, clarity, and emotional balance. Noraa unpack how the brain’s electrical frequencies, and breathing patterns, influence stress, anxiety, focus, and wellbeing. She shares practical techniques, including box breathing (4‑4‑4‑4) and long‑exhale breathing (4‑8), that you can use immediately to improve relaxation, sleep quality, and mental clarity. You’ll learn how meditation isn’t limited to sitting cross‑legged in silence. Noraa explains how everyday activities like washing dishes, walking, or ironing, can become powerful forms of mindfulness meditation when approached with present‑moment awareness. Whether you're completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation offers accessible guidance, science‑based insights, and empowering encouragement to help you upgrade your brain, reduce stress, and live more intentionally. Topics covered: What meditation really is How breathwork changes brain function Understanding brainwave states (beta, alpha, delta) The role of the vagus nerve in relaxation Simple breathing techniques for beginners Everyday activities that double as meditation How being present reduces anxiety and improves wellbeingPerfect for: beginners to meditation, anyone seeking stress relief, people interested in breathwork, and listeners focused on proactive positive ageing. Stay curious, stay present, and enjoy this empowering conversation. Find out more about Noraa Casi and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. Know the risks early means and take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25 at York Test. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices. Use the link to access discounted membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. Podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Meditation and Breathwork – a conversation with author Noraa Casi

  2. Sep 23

    Proactive, Data Driven Health Management – a conversation with Zed Mountford Hill

    How to get out of the grey health zone If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “grey area” of health, not ill enough for medical intervention, but far from feeling your best, this episode of Fit For My Age, is for you. Host Michael Millward and Zed Mountford Hill, founder and CEO of NutriZen Wellness, explore the fast-growing world of proactive, data driven health optimisation. Drawing on over 20 years in conventional medicine, Zed explains why so many people live with fatigue, brain fog, low energy, poor recovery, and hormonal or metabolic imbalance without ever receiving meaningful support. Michael and Zed unpack: The difference between “normal” and “optimal” health, and why NHS ranges don’t always reflect what your body truly needs How personalised blood diagnostics reveal early signs of issues like insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation NutriZen’s Reset–Rebuild–Thrive model, including IV nutrient therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, red‑light therapy, and targeted lifestyle interventions Why data without action is useless, and how personalised health optimisation plans turn insights into real‑world change The future of preventative healthcare, and how employers could transform productivity by understanding employee health baselines Why taking responsibility for your own health is essential, and how proactive testing empowers better decisionsZed describes the experience of visiting NutriZen Wellness, from unhurried consultations to advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment plans designed around each person’s biology, lifestyle, and goals. Curious about longevity, frustrated by unexplained symptoms, or simply want to feel more energised and resilient, this episode offers practical insights into how modern health optimisation can help you thrive, not just survive. Find out more about Zed Mountford Hilland Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Proactive, Data Driven Health Management – a conversation with Zed Mountford Hill

  3. Sep 16

    Understanding Frequency Healing – a conversation with Michael Upstone

    Natural electrical frequencies impact on how your body works Host Michael Millward is fascinated by the Michael Upstone’s (Mike) explanation of frequency healing. Mike is a researcher, creator of the Frequency Healing book series and president of Keep Health Research. Drawing on decades of clinical studies and hands‑on experience, Mike explains how the body’s natural electrical frequencies influence healing, pain, inflammation, and even performance. He shares remarkable real‑world examples, from chronic back pain disappearing in minutes to long‑standing nerve damage resolving after decades. Mike also explains how advanced frequency‑based technologies are being used not only for recovery, but also for sports performance, stress reduction, cosmetology. Michael and Mike dive into: How electrical frequency devices stimulate rapid healing responses Why the body sometimes fails to heal itself—and how frequency realignment helps The surprising role of energy, communication, and coherence in human health Regeneration effects, including scarring reduction and chronic illness support The Russian space‑program origins of early frequency‑healing devices Scepticism, scientific evidence, and the importance of real‑world results Whether frequency healing can be used preventatively to reduce injuries and improve wellbeingThis conversation is packed with curiosity, challenge, and genuine fascination—exactly the spirit of Fit For My Age, where we don’t tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think. Find out more about Mike Upstone and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Understanding Frequency Healing – a conversation with Michael Upstone

  4. Sep 9

    Matching Lifestyle and Nutrition

    A Holistic Approach to Nutrition with Samantha Williams A thought‑provoking episode in which, host Michael Millward talk to nutritionist and holistic health practitioner Samantha Williams to explore how science, psychology and spirituality come together to shape a healthier relationship with food. Samantha’s journey from biology teacher to Ayurvedic‑inspired nutritionist spans continents and disciplines. After struggling with her own health during the isolation of COVID‑19, she discovered the transformative power of lifestyle‑based nutritional healing, an experience that reshaped her career and now informs her work with clients across the UK and Thailand. Together, Michael and Samantha unpack: Why so many of us have complicated, often subconscious relationships with food How childhood conditioning shapes lifelong eating habits The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger Why comfort eating feels soothing—but never truly satisfies The impact of ultra‑processed foods on metabolic health How intuitive eating helps reconnect mind and body Why personalised nutrition matters more than one‑size‑fits‑all diet culture How science, psychology and spirituality combine in Samantha’s holistic practiceSamantha also shares insights from her work at a Thai healing centre, which featured in the TV show The Retreat and explains how her business, Natural Nutrition, helps people build sustainable habits that support long‑term wellbeing. This episode is ideal for anyone curious about improving their relationship with food, understanding their body more deeply, or exploring a more holistic path to health.  Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Matching Lifestyle and Nutrition

  5. Sep 2

    Healing the Past, Living the Present - a conversation with author Saw Myrit

    Buddhism’s impact on well-being In a very personal episode of Fit For My Age, Michael Millward speaks with Saw K Myrit founder of the Australian charity Wake Up Limited, about how Buddhist principles can support self‑care, emotional healing, and long‑term mental well‑being. Drawing on her childhood trauma, Saw explains how discovering Buddhism in adulthood helped her understand suffering, rebuild confidence, and develop a practical, compassionate approach to mental health. Saw says “good things don’t last, bad things don’t last… what we feel is the side effect, the memory” a simple but powerful idea that underpins her method for moving beyond painful experiences. Michael and Saw explore: How childhood experiences shape adult mental health Why acknowledging the past, but not living in it, is essential The Buddhist view that life’s value lies in the present moment The importance of supportive listeners who “just listen, without judging” The five core Buddhist principles and how they guide a “good life” Practical steps anyone can take to begin healing, regardless of faith or backgroundSaw’s message is universal: we cannot change the past, but we can choose how we live today and tomorrow. Her blend of Buddhist philosophy and lived experience offers a grounded, science‑aligned framework for anyone seeking clarity, calm, or a new way forward. This episode is reflective, humane, and quietly uplifting; a conversation that doesn’t tell you what to think but certainly encourages you to think. Find out more about Saw Myrit and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Healing the Past, Living the Present - a conversation with author Saw Myrit

  6. Aug 26

    Vulnerability Protected - a conversation with author Carol Smaldino

    Vulnerability can mean many things, including empowerment This episode of Fit For My Age brings together host Michael Millward and psychotherapist Carol Smaldino,author of Vulnerability Protected, for a deeply human conversation about what it really means to feel — and safely express — vulnerability. Across the discussion, Carol traces her journey from a turbulent childhood, through her early work in residential treatment centres, to the development of her professional philosophy: that vulnerability is not weakness, but a messy, courageous, and essential pathway to empathy. Drawing on vivid experiences, including moments when she herself felt overwhelmed, frightened, or unexpectedly reactive, she explains how acknowledging our own emotional fragility can actually protect us, strengthen relationships, and create genuine connection. Together, Michael and Carol explore: ·The difference between physical and psychological vulnerability Why many people cannot afford to be vulnerable — and what happens when they try How owning your emotional reactions can defuse conflict and build trust The role of vulnerability in leadership, parenting, therapy, and everyday relationships Why empathy begins with understanding your own inner world How psychological safety enables deeper thinking, curiosity, and authentic dialogue The cultural discomfort with vulnerability — and why it urgently needs dignityCarol’s reflections are warm, candid, and often surprising. She challenges the idea that vulnerability is fashionable or performative, arguing instead that it requires space, patience, and environments where people feel genuinely safe enough to think, feel, and speak openly. This is an episode that will stay with you — one that doesn’t tell you what to think but will certainly make you think about how you relate to yourself and others. Find out more about Carol Smaldino and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Vulnerability Protected - a conversation with author Carol Smaldino

  7. Aug 19

    Understanding Generational Trauma - a conversation with author Willie Handler

    Exploring the profound and often unseen effects of generational trauma In this thought‑provoking episode of Fit For My Age, Michael Millward speaks with author Willie Handler, whose memoir Out of the Shadows: Growing Up with Holocaust Survivor Parents explores the profound and often unseen effects of generational trauma. The COVID19 lockdown prompted Willie to begin documenting his family’s holocaust story. An 1,800‑word blog post quickly became an all-consuming passion research project into wartime records, deportation archives, family testimony to find out what really happened. Willy says that trauma alters DNA and can be passed through generations, leaving descendants with PTSD‑like symptoms despite not experiencing the original event. Michael and Willy explore · The difficulty of recognising generational trauma, especially as it becomes just part of normal life, that results in descendants not realizing that they’re damaged”. · The emotional cathartic and triggering impact of memoirs and survivor stories. · Willie’s volunteering, and how he is trying to end the cycle with his grandchildren, introducing family history gently, positively, and age‑appropriately. He emphasises resilience, telling them, “We come from a family with a lot of resilience, which makes us strong”. · Why talking is essential: silence perpetuates trauma, while open conversation, formal or informal, help prevent trauma being internalised and passed on. This episode offers a compassionate, accessible exploration of a complex psychological and historical topic. You are encouraged to reflect on your own family histories, the hidden legacies they may carry, and the healing power of honest conversations. Find out more about Dr Waldman and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Use discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Understanding Generational Trauma - a conversation with author Willie Handler

  8. Aug 14

    Silver Sex - a conversation with Dr Larry Waldman

    Understanding intimate relationships in our senior yearsHost  Host Michael Millward is joined by Dr. Larry Waldman, an 80‑year‑old licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and author of Silver Sex: Insights into Senior Sexualityto explore a subject that is often whispered about, frequently misunderstood, but rarely discussed openly: intimate relationships and sexuality in our senior years. Drawing on more than 45 years of clinical practice, Dr. Waldman offers a candid, compassionate, and deeply informed look at how sexuality evolves as we age — and why it remains an important part of wellbeing. What this episode covers Why senior sexuality is still treated as taboo, How ageism shapes our expectations of intimacy later in life. The psychological barriers many older adults face. Adapting to the biological realities of aging, from erectile dysfunction to vaginal dryness, Practical ways to stay connected, including the thoughtful use of aids or adjustments. How medication, lifestyle, and fitness influence sexual wellbeing, Why staying active matters. The liberating shift that comes from understanding sexuality as a lifelong, evolving part of human connection.Dr. Waldman emphasises that intimacy in later life is not only possible — it can be deeply fulfilling. The key is recognising that sexuality changes, but does not disappear, and that couples can continue to enjoy closeness by adapting with honesty, creativity, and care. A thoughtful, warm, and refreshingly frank discussion that challenges outdated assumptions, encourages open conversation, and offers reassurance to anyone navigating intimacy as they age. This is an episode worth listening to, liking, downloading, and sharing. Find out more about Dr Waldman and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk. Audience Offers - listings include links that may create a small commission for Fit For My Age that help keep Fit For My Age free to air. Proactive Positive Ageing. We recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, because knowing the risks early means you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health. Visit York Test and use this discount code AGE25. Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr makes making podcasts so easy. Ultimate Travel Club members enjoy travelling at trade prices on flights, trains, hotels, holidays and so many other travel related purchases. Use the link to access discounted membership. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and great guests are matched and great podcasts are hatched. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. Being a Guest If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre. We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber. Thank you for listening.

    Silver Sex - a conversation with Dr Larry Waldman
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This is how Fit For My Age started. I was, and still am a middle-aged man who seemed to have all of the bad things that can happen to a man of my age, happen to me in a very short space of time. Or at least it felt like it! I am sure that I am not alone in having a wake-up call type of experience. If we are lucky it happens to every man and every woman. I decided to heed the call and improve my lifestyle. Fit For My Age is a record of my attempts to learn the things that I wish I had known earlier in life. The sort of things that may have helped me avoid or better manage the ageing process. So, I might sound as if I am saying, I wish I’d known then what I know now! Mine will not be the only voice that you hear. I will be talking to a wide range of experts and may even be able to persuade some of the personal trainers that I have worked with to join me every so often. What I do hope is that by sharing the knowledge I gain and the experiences that I have had you will also discover ways in which you can improve your physical health and your mental wellbeing. You never know, a little knowledge may mean that we can, regardless of our age, all be able to say that we are Fit For My Age! Please contact me with any questions, feedback, or content suggestions via the FitForMyAge.com website. Thank you.

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  • Creator
    Michael Millward
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Abeceder Limited
  • Show Website
    Fit For My Age