Home of Healthspan

Alively
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We profile health and wellness role models, sharing the tools, practices, and routines they use to help you live healthier, longer. Since 1950, the average lifespan has extended by 11 years, but our healthspan hasn’t kept up. We've been pursuing living longer without considering how to make those extra years vibrant and fulfilling. After all, 30 plus years of old age is a long time to spend slowly falling apart. And that's where Home of Healthspan comes in. Host Andrew McConnell interviews healthspan role models to help guide listeners through the 5 Pillars of Healthspan: Fitness Nutrition, Sleep and recovery, Stress management and Mindset, And Social connection & purpose.All so you can not only extend your years, but make them vibrantly healthy from start to finish. This is your guide to extending your healthspan, Making sure you live Alively day today, every day, for all of your days.

  1. 1d ago

    How I Recovered From Burnout with Joey Chandler - E123

    Burnout drains your energy, motivation, and willpower, leaving you unable to take even the smallest steps toward better health. Standard wellness advice often piles on more to-dos, but when your tank is empty, routines and checklists just aren’t enough. What most of us really need is a way to rebuild from within, finding steady ground before taking on more. This episode uncovers how anchoring yourself in your core values lets you recover from burnout, reignite real motivation, and rebuild your health and relationships step by step. The strategies come straight from someone who’s been there, hit empty, and found a reliable way back. Joey Chandler is the founder of Certain Growth Solutions, a values-based coaching and consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and leaders create clarity, confidence, and conviction in their work and life. He is the host of The Certain Growth Podcast and author of the forthcoming book "Who Am I and How Can I Be More of That?". After burning out and rebuilding his career from scratch, Joey developed a practical system rooted in core values that applies to business growth, fitness, relationships, and everyday fulfillment. His signature frameworks, the Refinement Engine and the 3D Printed Life, give people a daily structure for making progress in the areas that matter most. “As you get clear on a goal and you acknowledge the fears, and then you say, hey, what are my values and what action can I take? You'll end up with more energy, and so you'll go forward.” - Joey Chandler In this episode you will learn: Why knowing your core values can shape daily actions and boost healthspan. How Joey uses three core values - connection, curiosity, and fun - to guide his life and recovery. A step-by-step framework for applying your values to work, fitness, and relationships. The six reflective questions that help align your goals with your core values. How small actions built on your values can build confidence and reduce burnout. Ways to test and refine your personal values for better results over time. Resources Connect with Joey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeychandler70 Learn more about Certain Growth Solutions: https://certaingrowth.com/ Listen to his podcast: https://certaingrowth.com/podcast/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    How I Recovered From Burnout with Joey Chandler - E123

  2. Oct 26

    Peptide Injections: Everything You Need To Know with Robert Breedlove - E122

    You can spend years chasing diets, supplements, and workouts, yet still find yourself frustrated by persistent inflammation, slow recovery, low energy, or hitting a wall when trying to lose weight. Peptide injections promise faster healing, deeper fat loss, and true metabolic change, but most people are left sifting through hype, confusion, and cautionary tales. Too often these tools stay locked away in elite circles, misunderstood or misused, with little real-world guidance for everyday health optimization. This episode brings you the unfiltered experience and research-backed wisdom from someone who’s navigated the confusing landscape of peptide therapy, and emerged on the other side with concrete results worth listening to. Robert Breedlove is an entrepreneur, philosopher and host of ‘The What Is Money? Show’, exploring the history, philosophy and economics of money, Bitcoin and financial freedom. A former finance professional and founder of Bitcoin consultancy Parallax Digital, Robert is a prominent voice in Austrian economics and the Bitcoin community. “If you think, oh, I feel fine. Well, okay, maybe you do feel fine, but you also are missing out on whatever benefits of things that you're not doing or acknowledging.” - Robert Breedlove In this episode you will learn: Why sharing daily training can influence your whole life and those around you. How social media changed the way Robert talks about health and shares his own routines. What led Robert to start using testosterone and anabolics, along with risks, testing, and benefits he experienced. How high-dose peptide stacks helped Robert heal severe gut issues and change his approach to health. Tips for tracking hormones, staying safe, and cycling off or stacking different compounds for best results. Where to start if you want to deepen your health and mindset, from money history to daily action. Resources Connect with Robert via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22 Listen to his podcast, The "What is Money?" Show: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Learn more about his offerings: https://course.breedlove.io/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Peptide Injections: Everything You Need To Know with Robert Breedlove - E122

  3. Oct 19

    Always Exhausted? Check Your Thyroid with McCall McPherson - E121

    If you’re exhausted, stuck in a fog, and your body’s changing, your thyroid may be to blame. Millions face unexplained fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and other mysterious symptoms, only to be told it’s all in their head or just a part of aging. Standard medical testing often misses what’s really going on, turning a fixable problem into a daily struggle. Meanwhile, most thyroid treatment boils down to generic advice, a new prescription, or the suggestion to "try harder." This episode reveals why so many thyroid problems go undiagnosed and how simple, research-backed strategies can help you reclaim energy and vitality. Through plain talk and real-world experience, you’ll hear from someone who’s been through the struggle, found what works, and is ready to share the path forward. McCall McPherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and owner of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician assistant, TEDx speaker, and thyroid expert by way of being a thyroid patient. Her passion is helping women rebuild their lives from thyroid and hormonal disorders. “There is no symptom and there is no struggle physiologically that we could not trace back to your thyroid.” - McCall McPherson In this episode you will learn: Why thyroid symptoms are so often missed or mismanaged in standard healthcare. The key thyroid labs to ask for and why most doctors only check TSH. How medication and lifestyle changes can help people with thyroid and Hashimoto’s. Why Hashimoto’s symptoms often improve when removing common foods like dairy and gluten. How to use simple changes - like better air, red light, and targeted nutrients - to lower inflammation. The power of step-by-step tracking to see what really works for your thyroid health. Resources Connect with McCall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa Learn more about her offerings: https://mccallmcpherson.com/ Reach out to her for a consult: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Always Exhausted? Check Your Thyroid with McCall McPherson - E121

  4. Oct 12

    What's Stopping You Getting a Perfect Night's Sleep with Harry Gestetner - E120

    Waking up groggy, overheating at night, or tossing and turning for hours may not be your fault - your body temperature could be sabotaging your sleep. Most people know sleep matters, but endless tweaks to routines or supplements rarely tackle the real reason restful nights feel so elusive. You track the data and try every gadget, but if the environment isn’t working with your body’s natural rhythms, progress stalls. This episode cuts through generic advice and explores how mastering temperature in your bedroom can radically improve your sleep quality, energy, and recovery. Hear firsthand how a simple shift can spark major change, all from someone who’s cracked the code through hard-won experience. Harry is the Founder/CEO of Orion. Orion is a longevity company whose mission is to transform longevity through sleep. Previously, Harry was Founder/CEO of Fanfix. Harry founded Fanfix at the age of 20 and the company was acquired by SuperOrdinary in just 10 months, scaling to over 15 million users and $120 million in revenue. Upon the acquisition, Harry also became the Chief Digital Officer of SuperOrdinary, scaling it to $350 million revenue and 650 employees, of which he was the youngest. Fanfix disrupted the social media landscape, allowing creators to make millions of dollars directly from their fans without having to rely on brand deals or agents. Harry now wants to bring that same disruption to the longevity industry, democratizing good sleep. Harry has been recognized in Forbes 30 under 30 and The Times’ “25 Most Inspiring People in the UK Under 30.” “You're functionally drunk if you're sleep deprived.” - Harry Gestetner In this episode you will learn: Why sleep is now seen as key for health and outshines old ideas about outworking everyone. How tracking body temperature can make a big difference in sleep quality and recovery. The role of personalized tech in making sleep better, and how routines can adjust night to night. Simple ways sleep tools help, from cooling beds to easy settings and four phase cooling. Why health investments may cost less than most people think after breaking down their true value. That strong health and energy can be built at any age, with stories from everyday people. Resources Connect with Harry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrygestetner/ Learn more about Orion: https://orionsleep.com/This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    What's Stopping You Getting a Perfect Night's Sleep with Harry Gestetner - E120

  5. Oct 5

    Seed Oils: 99% of Us Are Missing An Essential Nutrient with Udo Erasmus - E119

    Conflicting advice about fats, seed oils, and processed foods makes it tough to know what keeps us healthy and what quietly harms us. Even those who try to eat well often fall short, thanks to food industry shortcuts and common misconceptions. This episode gets clear about why omega-3 is so often lacking, how modern nutrition advice has led us astray, and what it actually takes to restore balance. Grounded insights and simple solutions come from someone who’s faced the problem, done the research, and knows what really works. Udo Erasmus is a legendary health educator, founder of Udo’s Choice and an internationally recognised expert on omega fatty acids, who pioneered methods for pressing oils with health - not shelf life - in mind. Author of the best-selling ‘Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill’ and upcoming ‘Your Body Needs an Oil Change’, Udo combines expertise in biochemistry, genetics, nutrition and counselling psychology with his 10-step Total Health model, which addresses diet, emotional wellbeing, purpose and inner peace. He has delivered more than 5,000 presentations and 3,000 interviews across 30+ countries, and has appeared in ‘Eating Our Way to Extinction’ alongside sharing stages with figures including Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra. “Blame the frying pan, not the omega-6s, not the seed oils.” - Udo Erasmus In this episode you will learn: Why most people lack enough omega-3 for good health, and how Udo Erasmus was driven to help fix this gap. How Udo’s time as a pesticide sprayer led to his own health crisis and a new focus on healing through nutrition. The basics of essential nutrients, how many there are, and why whole foods matter for long-term health. Common myths about seed oils, omega-6s, and why the balance between fats is key rather than avoiding them altogether. How industrial oil processing and home frying both damage oils and harm your health. The ten parts of whole health, from diet and fitness to mindset, purpose, and social ties. Resources Connect with Udo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus Subscribe to his Substack: https://www.udoerasmus.com/ Order his book, ‘Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill’: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Udo-Erasmus/author/B001JS125Y This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Seed Oils: 99% of Us Are Missing An Essential Nutrient with Udo Erasmus - E119

  6. Sep 28

    Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding a Life That Feels Fully Lived with Azul Diaz - E118

    So many people push themselves to the brink, optimizing routines, tracking every metric, and still ending up exhausted and unfulfilled. Burnout doesn’t just sap your health. It shrinks your sense of purpose and leaves you feeling like you’re living someone else’s life. Chasing endless productivity often means sacrificing real satisfaction and missing the deeper experiences that make each day worthwhile. In this episode, we unpack how to stop merely managing stress and start crafting a more vibrant, sustainable existence. We’ll look at why so many high achievers feel stuck, and share a proven approach for turning burnout into genuine fulfillment, from someone who’s guided others back to a life worth living. Azul Diaz is a Paris-based Life Architect and Certified Professional Coach who works with executives, founders and high-performing professionals at the intersection of performance, longevity and fulfilment. After seven years building global products and campaigns at L’Oréal Group, Azul developed a practice grounded in the Vitruvian Triad: the belief that a meaningful life, like a well-designed structure, must be purposeful, durable and beautiful. Through his Recalibration Method and 12 Life-Marker Compass, he helps clients redesign how they operate, with precision over positivity and architecture over advice. He is currently writing ‘Lovegevity’, a book exploring longevity through love, meaning and the human dimensions that data alone cannot capture. “We have to hit a certain amount of steps every day and do this and try the newest protocols, etc. But where is the being in that?” - Azul Diaz In this episode you will learn: Why many people feel burned out doing more but feeling less joy and health. How identity shapes habits and why linking action to identity can help lasting change. The limits of optimization and habit stacking for well-being and a fuller life. Why creating new identity stories is key for health, joy, and purpose. How to use the Trajectory Compass tool for real data on your stress and satisfaction. Simple steps for building strong routines that last, starting from small, personal actions. Resources Connect with Azul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azul.diaz.ofcl/ Learn more about his offerings: https://www.azuldiaz.com Reach out to him via LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/azul-diaz This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding a Life That Feels Fully Lived with Azul Diaz - E118

  7. Sep 21

    How Soil Degradation Is Making Us Sick with Pat Miletich - E117

    Decades of soil degradation and chemical farming have quietly stripped vital nutrients from our food, leaving even the most disciplined eaters open to deficiency and chronic issues. Many people chase better health with supplements and superfoods, yet still feel sluggish, inflamed, or stuck with unexplained symptoms. This episode gets to the root of the problem, revealing how reconnecting with nutrient-rich soil and smarter detoxification can restore real vitality. Pat Miletich was sick throughout childhood, and when doctors couldn’t provide answers, he began researching his health himself. This work ultimately laid the foundation for a UFC championship and a coaching legacy that produced 12 MMA world champions. His firsthand experience showed him the powerful connection between what goes into the body and what comes out in performance. Today, through Soil Saviors, that same investigation extends to the land, exploring how depleted soil affects the food we grow and the bodies we live in. For gardeners and homesteaders seeking to grow real food without chemicals, Pat offers a clear, decades-tested perspective on the chain connecting soil, nutrition and human performance. “I got good enough and I decided I was going to turn pro in kickboxing, but I still couldn't breathe.” - Pat Miletich In this episode you will learn: Why soil health shapes our own well-being and energy levels. How Pat went from sickly child to world champion by changing his daily habits. The key role of minerals and how modern farming has changed what is in our food. Simple steps to reduce toxins and choose better water and food options. The basics of chelation and why it matters for removing heavy metals from the body. One easy daily action Pat recommends for better health right away. Resources Connect with Pat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatMiletichOfficial Follow his work via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pjmiletich Learn more about his work at Soil Saviors: https://www.soilsaviors.org/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    How Soil Degradation Is Making Us Sick with Pat Miletich - E117

  8. Sep 14

    Why I Stopped Chasing Success And Couldn't Be Happier with Matthew Vincent - E116

    Chasing success can become an addiction - one that leaves you exhausted, unsatisfied, and forever pushing for a finish line that keeps moving. The more you win, the more you crave, until eventually the trophies and titles lose their shine, and daily life feels empty no matter how much you achieve. The endless pursuit of status, longevity, or peak performance can leave you disconnected from joy, purpose, and who you truly are. This episode unpacks what happens when you stop running toward society’s version of success, and why letting go of that chase might be the best thing you could ever do for your health and happiness. Hear firsthand from someone who walked away from the grind at the top, and found something far more valuable on the other side. Matt Vincent is a two-time Highland Games World Champion, author of ‘Not Dead Yet: Handbook for the Living’, and the founder of Not Dead Yet Life. After losing his sport, his marriage, his job, and most of what he thought defined him, he spent a decade rebuilding from the inside out. Now he coaches high-performing men who have built the career, the income, and the respect, but quietly suspect there’s a better version of themselves still waiting. His work is about holding standards, owning your patterns, and refusing to coast for the rest of your life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ “There's so many high-powered, successful, capable… men that are dying in this self-doubt because they'll never feel like enough.” - Matthew Vincent In this episode you will learn: Why loving the process, not just the result, leads to lasting success. How identity shifts after leaving sports or major career roles, and ways to rebuild self-worth. The role of high performers in pushing limits without burning out, using deloads and reflection. Simple daily tools for better mental health, like breathwork, journaling, and gratitude. How intention makes routines, data, and wellness habits more effective and less draining. Why picking your circle and showing unconditional love supports growth, risk-taking, and well-being. Resources Connect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mattvincent/ Watch and subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewpvincent Learn more about his coaching offerings: https://mattvincent.net/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Why I Stopped Chasing Success And Couldn't Be Happier with Matthew Vincent - E116
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We profile health and wellness role models, sharing the tools, practices, and routines they use to help you live healthier, longer. Since 1950, the average lifespan has extended by 11 years, but our healthspan hasn’t kept up. We've been pursuing living longer without considering how to make those extra years vibrant and fulfilling. After all, 30 plus years of old age is a long time to spend slowly falling apart. And that's where Home of Healthspan comes in. Host Andrew McConnell interviews healthspan role models to help guide listeners through the 5 Pillars of Healthspan: Fitness Nutrition, Sleep and recovery, Stress management and Mindset, And Social connection & purpose.All so you can not only extend your years, but make them vibrantly healthy from start to finish. This is your guide to extending your healthspan, Making sure you live Alively day today, every day, for all of your days.

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  • Creator
    Alively
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Home of Healthspan

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