Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle

Gregory Anne Cox

Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle is for women over 50 who won't settle for the status quo on aging which includes multiple meds and fewer adventures. Each week Greg brings you expert interviews, rants, and recommendations to help you live fully so you can age better. Fake news about aging? Not here. Doom and gloom about what happens at your age? Girlfriend, please! How about proven health information that lives outside the mainstream media and always science based? Why tune it? Because you know all about getting your steps and eating kale. It's time to talk about genetics, wearables, hacks, and hormones to name a few. And my podcast wouldn’t be complete without including what’s possible beyond the 5 senses. Greg believes it's an act of rebellion to stand up for your right to choose conventional or alternative medicine, age appropriate clothes or your own combination of creativity and what feels good, and finally, to live without regrets.

  1. Aug 20

    Your Pain Isn't a Life Sentence: A Chiropractor on Retraining Your Nervous System

    Most everyday pain isn't “just aging”, and it's not permanent. This week, chiropractic physician Dr. Ya-Ling joins the show to talk about why so much everyday pain — stiff necks, cranky backs, tight shoulders — is actually retrainable. We get into: The real difference between everyday pain and true chronic painWhy ignoring pain trains your nervous system to expect more of itThe nocebo/placebo effect and how belief shapes what you feelYour “pain personality” and what your first pain memory reveals about itWhy painkillers need an exit strategy, not an open-ended commitmentThe graded movement approach: release, retrain, strengthenWhy slouching isn't the enemy (and “sit up straight” might be hurting you)Whether zero-drop shoes or heels are better for your back (spoiler: it depends) Dr. Ya-Ling practices in Seattle and is the author of Fix the Fire Damage and What's Your Pain Personality? Find her books, her free Pocket Pain Relief app, and more at ya-ling.com. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review — it helps other rebellious spirits find the show.

  2. Jul 30

    Melatonin, Sleep Meds & Lp(a): Dr. Ravi Kumar Returns

    Neurosurgeon Dr. Ravi Kumar returns to break down what the science actually says about melatonin — including a new study linking long-term use to heart failure — plus why popular sleep meds like Ambien and Benadryl come with hidden costs, his real sleep protocol (temperature, timing, screens), and two blood tests you should ask for once in your life: Lp(a) and ApoE4. In this episode: Why Dr. Kumar generally doesn't recommend melatonin as a nightly sleep aid — and when it actually helpsThe correct melatonin dose (hint: it's a fraction of what's on most labels)Why up to 80% of melatonin supplements don't contain what the bottle says — and what certification to look forWhat the new melatonin/heart failure study does and doesn't proveThe real risks of Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta) and antihistamine sleep aids (Benadryl, Tylenol PM)Dr. Kumar's 5-step sleep protocol: screens, showers, socks, room temp, and CBT-IWhat Lp(a) is, why it's genetic and untestable by diet, and why you only need to check it onceApoE4 and Alzheimer's risk — and why genetics isn't destiny Full protocol PDF and more research: drkumardiscovery.com

  3. Jul 23

    Magical Thinking: Nine Things I Stopped Skipping (Now That I'm an Old Girl)

    No guest this week — just me, and a confession-style rundown of nine habits I let slide and am now recommitting to. I call the phenomenon behind it “magical thinking”: the quiet belief that staying generally healthy day-to-day means the little stuff doesn't apply to you. Here's what made the list, and what finally got me to stop skipping each one. 1. Resistance training — the wake-up call was a 25-lb bag of soil, not a scale number. 2. Balance — how to fold single-leg practice into things you already do daily, like brushing your teeth. 3. Flossing — the real link between gum health and heart disease, and a simple habit-stacking fix. 4. Fiber — the 21-gram target for women over 50, why it's harder to hit than it sounds, and what I actually eat instead of Metamucil. 5. Hydration — why sipping all day beats chugging, and the surprising kidney-heart connection. 6. The melatonin story — what a neurosurgeon told me about how melatonin really works, and why I ditched my nightly gummy. 7. Grip strength — the data linking it to longevity, and the cheap tool I use to practice it. 8. The sitting-rising test — a real clinical test for functional fitness, and why I look like “a creature made of dough” attempting it. 9. Cardio and VO2 max — why this number matters more than most blood markers, and how I lost ground during a recovery period. Got one of these you're ready to add back in? Post it in the comments on the podcast page or email me at gregory@rebelliouswellnesslifestyle.

  4. Jun 30

    Can Magnesium Really Improve Your Healthspan? | Dr. Carolyn Dean

    Dr. Carolyn Dean — MD, ND, and author of The Magnesium Miracle — has spent 50+ years connecting mineral deficiency to chronic illness. In this episode, she breaks down why magnesium is the foundation everything else is built on, what the biohacking world is missing, and how her Maui study reversed biological aging by an average of four years in six months. In this episode: Why 80% of people are likely magnesium deficient — and don't know itHow magnesium powers ATP production and mitochondrial function (and what that means for dementia risk)The difference between magnesium forms and why bioavailability is the key variableResults from the Maui Reset Study: 4 years of biological age reversal in 6 monthsThe real cause of heart disease — and why cholesterol is not the villainHow sugar blocks vitamin C absorption at the cellular levelWhy high-dose vitamin D without magnesium may be making things worseThe FDA's 99 mg potassium cap — and how to work around it intelligentlyWhat the RDAs were actually designed to do (and it's not optimize your health) Guest resources: drcarolyndean.com — education, podcast, and free resourcesrnareset.com — Dr. Dean's supplement storeLive stream every Monday at 7 PM Eastern on YouTubeThe Magnesium Miracle (updated edition) — condition-indexed reference guide "If you don't have enough magnesium, you're going around trying to treat the symptoms of magnesium deficiency with ashwagandha and NAC and creatine — and missing the whole point." — Dr. Carolyn Dean

  5. Jun 19

    Laura Richards: “Could You Live Like This For the Rest of Your Life?”

    Laura Richards spent 32 years married to a covert narcissist — someone who looked like “the nice guy” to everyone outside the marriage while quietly breaking her down inside it. After her divorce, she became a bestselling author (“Married to a Nice Guy,” “You’re Not Crazy”), podcaster, and coach helping other women recognize the same patterns she lived through. In this conversation, Laura and Greg dig into: How covert narcissism hides in plain sight — generous and well-liked in public, cold and controlling at homeTrauma bonding and the “breadcrumb” cycle that keeps people hoping things will changeGaslighting in real, everyday moments — not just dramatic onesThe subtle ways partners get isolated from friends and familyWhy “could you live like this for the rest of your life?” is the only question that mattersWhat to do first if this is resonating — and why a trauma-informed therapist mattersHow to leave safely: quiet, strategic, and on your own terms Laura’s full library of books, coaching, community, and resources is at thatswhereimatpodcast.com.

  6. Jun 4

    Can Healing Trauma Help Your Body Fight Cancer?

    If you've wondered whether your mental and emotional state affects your body's ability to heal cancer, the answer — backed by 50+ years of science — is yes. Avinoam Lerner is a holistic therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and cancer recovery coach with 25 years of experience working at the intersection of trauma and cancer recovery. In this episode, we cover: • Why unresolved trauma creates chronic immune suppression — and how that connects to cancer • The science of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI): what it is, why your oncologist doesn't mention it, and why that's not the whole story • The difference between conscious and subconscious mind — and why treating only the physical body leaves half the healing equation unaddressed • How clinical hypnotherapy bypasses the conscious mind to update the patterns driving stress and immune dysfunction • Why self-blame is both scientifically inaccurate and actively harmful to recovery • When to start this work — and why stage doesn't matter as much as you think • Avinoam's new book, Mindful Remission, and how to access his programs Mindful Remission: The Mental Science of Healing CancerAvinoam’s new book https://www.avinoamlerner.com/shop/p/the-new-cancer-paradigm-3lte7 Mindful Remission Program: Support for people navigating cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. TEDx Talk: “The New Cancer Paradigm” https://www.avinoamlerner.com/videos Connect with Avinoam Lerner https://www.avinoamlerner.com/

  7. May 21

    The Meraki Project: A New Framework for Women Navigating Life's Biggest Shifts

    When a health event, financial shift, or relationship change hits, most support systems treat each issue in isolation. The Meraki Project, founded by Stephanie Geprges, was built on research with 1,000 women to do the opposite — centering dignity, connection, and agency at life's hardest inflection points. In this episode: • Why midlife transitions never stay in their lane — and why that matters for how we get help • What dignity actually means, and why it's more useful than empowerment as an organizing principle • The $38 trillion wealth transfer to women — and why so much wellness noise is pointed directly at midlife women • How the Meraki Project platform works, including Sophie the AI navigator • The Dignity Report: how aggregate data becomes a tool for systemic change • Clarity → Confidence → Agency: the framework at the heart of the platform The beta is open now at merakidignity.com — no cost, no coaching, no advice. Just your experience contributing to something that's trying to get this right.

  8. May 14

    Can Breathwork Really Clear Trauma? Jon Paul Crimi on Circular Connected Breathing

    If breathwork sounds like a lot of work to you, we’re in the same boat. I have tried it a couple of times, once in a room filled with others seeking transformation of some kind, once in a small room with five “regulars” at this particular studio. Neither time did I feel I was going it “right.” Is there a right way? I asked JP if my resistance was just a matter of “this isn’t for everyone.” His answer surprised me. According to JP, you've been breathing your whole life, you're probably doing it wrong — and it's costing you more than you think. Breathwork pioneer Jon Paul Crimi joins the show to explain why shallow breathing is emotional avoidance, how 30 minutes of circular connected breathing can clear what years of therapy haven't, and why the results are immediate and undeniable. What You'll Hear Why most of us breathe shallow — and the emotional reason behind itThe science of how breathwork processes stuck emotion and generational traumaWhat actually happens in one of JP's sessionsWhy self-love is the work, not the rewardPurpose vs. happiness — and why the distinction matters Connect with Jon Paul Crimi breathewithjp.com | Sunday live classes — first session $19

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Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle is for women over 50 who won't settle for the status quo on aging which includes multiple meds and fewer adventures. Each week Greg brings you expert interviews, rants, and recommendations to help you live fully so you can age better. Fake news about aging? Not here. Doom and gloom about what happens at your age? Girlfriend, please! How about proven health information that lives outside the mainstream media and always science based? Why tune it? Because you know all about getting your steps and eating kale. It's time to talk about genetics, wearables, hacks, and hormones to name a few. And my podcast wouldn’t be complete without including what’s possible beyond the 5 senses. Greg believes it's an act of rebellion to stand up for your right to choose conventional or alternative medicine, age appropriate clothes or your own combination of creativity and what feels good, and finally, to live without regrets.

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  • Creator
    Gregory Anne Cox
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Gregory Anne Cox
  • Show Website
    Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle

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