In Good Company Podcast: Age Better

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Where you connect to the voices shaping care for our elders or aging better. From neighbors to experts, these are the people supporting aging in your community. 

  1. 4d ago

    The Science of Aging Better with Keith McShan & Stacy Goddard: Part 1

    Featuring Keith McShan and Stacy Goddard of Missouri State University Keith McShan brings a background in sport and exercise psychology, while Stacy Goddard serves as an associate professor and program director for exercise science at Missouri State University. Together, they explore both the physical and psychological sides of building healthier habits and maintaining independence as we age. Part 1: How to Make Exercise Stick Why do some people build a lifelong exercise habit while others struggle to get started? In Part 1 of The Science of Aging Better, Missouri State University professors Keith McShan and Stacy Goddard explain why the best form of exercise is often simply the one you will continue doing. They discuss the importance of enjoyment, confidence, personal choice and community—and why accountability can make such a powerful difference. The conversation also explores the barriers that frequently keep older adults from moving, including pain, chronic health conditions, fear of injury and a lack of support from friends or family. Keith and Stacy offer practical ways to make healthy decisions easier, create realistic goals and move beyond temporary motivation toward lasting discipline. Whether you are returning to exercise, trying to support an aging family member or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to wellness, this episode offers an encouraging reminder: you do not have to begin perfectly. You just have to begin moving. #TheScienceOfAgingBetter #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #MissouriStateUniversity #KeithMcShan #StacyGoddard #ExerciseScience #SportPsychology #ExerciseIsMedicine #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #Healthspan #Longevity #StrengthTraining #Mobility #FitnessMotivation #HealthyHabits #ExerciseMotivation #Wellness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #AgingWell #SeniorFitness #PreventiveHealth #HealthEducation #HealthMisinformation #MoveMore #LiveBetter #SouthwestMissouri #SpringfieldMO

  2. Sep 23

    Achieving Your Best: How to Exercise for a Longer Life with Cassie Dimmick Part 4

    What kind of exercise do you actually need to age better? In the final part of our conversation, registered dietitian, trainer, and wellness coach Cassie Dimmick breaks exercise into practical categories, including daily movement, cardiovascular activity, high-intensity training, strength, mobility, balance, and recovery. Cassie explains why walking is valuable but may not address every part of healthy aging, why strength and functional movement become increasingly important over time, and how maintaining the ability to stand, move, balance, and get off the floor can protect independence. We also discuss how people can safely return to exercise after years of inactivity, why random workouts can lead to frustration or injury, and why it is never too late to begin. As Cassie reminds us, no one else can take ownership of our health for us, and waiting for the perfect time often means continuing to wait. Watch Part 4 of our conversation with Cassie Dimmick and discover how small, consistent actions can help you build a stronger and more capable future. Subscribe to In Good Company for more trusted conversations about wellness, fitness, and aging better. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #CassieDimmick #AchievingYourBest #RegisteredDietitian #HealthyAging #Nutrition #Wellness #Fitness #Exercise #StrengthTraining #GutHealth #IntermittentFasting #GLP1 #HealthEducation #FunctionalFitness #HealthyLifestyle #SpringfieldMO #Ozarks #Podcast

  3. Sep 19

    Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare, Medicaid & Protecting Your Assets

    Does Medicare pay for long-term care? What about Medicaid? And what happens if you or a parent can no longer safely live at home? Long-term care can be one of the most confusing—and expensive—parts of aging. Many families don't start thinking about it until they're suddenly forced to make decisions. In this episode of In Good Company: Age Better, we break down what families should know about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, estate planning, and preparing for the possibility of long-term care.

  4. Sep 16

    Achieving Your Best: Wearables, Gut Health, & Fasting with Cassie Dimmick Part 3

    Are smartwatches, glucose monitors, fasting plans, and gut-health products helping us become healthier, or are they sometimes creating more confusion? In Part 3, registered dietitian and wellness coach Cassie Dimmick explores how personal health technology can provide valuable information without allowing numbers to take over your life. We discuss wearables, glucose responses, VO2 max, probiotics, fermented foods, gut health, and the importance of understanding what your data can and cannot tell you. Cassie also examines intermittent fasting, including why research performed primarily on men or inactive participants may not apply equally to women and active adults. The conversation concludes with a balanced discussion about alcohol, moderation, and why health research is not always as simple as a headline makes it appear. Watch Part 3 of our conversation with Cassie Dimmick and learn how to use health information as a tool rather than another source of anxiety. Subscribe to In Good Company for more conversations that help you make informed decisions about your health. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #CassieDimmick #AchievingYourBest #RegisteredDietitian #HealthyAging #Nutrition #Wellness #Fitness #Exercise #StrengthTraining #GutHealth #IntermittentFasting #GLP1 #HealthEducation #FunctionalFitness #HealthyLifestyle #SpringfieldMO #Ozarks #Podcast

  5. Sep 9

    Achieving Your Best: Wellness Trends Everyone is Talking About with Cassie Dimmick Part 2

    GLP-1 medications and peptides have become some of the most talked-about tools in modern health and weight loss. But what do we know, what are we still learning, and what should people consider before beginning? Registered dietitian and wellness coach Cassie Dimmick shares a balanced perspective on the potential benefits and concerns surrounding these rapidly growing trends. She explains why losing weight is not the same as building health, how inadequate nutrition can lead to muscle loss, and why bone health and long-term function matter more than simply becoming thinner. Cassie also discusses the importance of professional guidance, evaluating health influencers, recognizing conflicts of interest, and finding qualified experts who can help you focus on what matters most for your body. Watch Part 2 of our conversation with Cassie Dimmick for a thoughtful look at GLP-1s, peptides, wellness marketing, and the challenge of knowing who to trust. Subscribe to In Good Company for more clear guidance and honest health conversations. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #CassieDimmick #AchievingYourBest #RegisteredDietitian #HealthyAging #Nutrition #Wellness #Fitness #Exercise #StrengthTraining #GutHealth #IntermittentFasting #GLP1 #HealthEducation #FunctionalFitness #HealthyLifestyle #SpringfieldMO #Ozarks #Podcast

  6. Sep 2

    Achieving Your Best: Nutrition without the Noise with Cassie Dimmick Part 1

    PART 1: Nutrition Without the Noise What should you actually eat to feel better, stay strong, and age well? Registered dietitian, trainer, and wellness coach Cassie Dimmick joins us to cut through the overwhelming amount of nutrition advice competing for our attention. From carnivore, keto, vegan, paleo, and Mediterranean eating to protein, supplements, lab testing, and food sensitivities, Cassie explains what the research shows and why there is no single diet that works for everyone. We also discuss how restrictive advice and questionable testing can create unnecessary fear around food, and why sustainable health begins with understanding your own body, habits, goals, and medical needs. Watch Part 1 of our conversation with Cassie Dimmick and learn how to approach nutrition without fear, confusion, or another quick fix. Subscribe to In Good Company for more honest conversations about health, wellness, and aging better. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #CassieDimmick #AchievingYourBest #RegisteredDietitian #HealthyAging #Nutrition #Wellness #Fitness #Exercise #StrengthTraining #GutHealth #IntermittentFasting #GLP1 #HealthEducation #FunctionalFitness #HealthyLifestyle #SpringfieldMO #Ozarks #Podcast

  7. Aug 19

    Who Owns Your Healthcare? The Hidden Cost of Corporate Medicine with Emma Freer Part 1

    Who is really making decisions about your healthcare: your doctor, your insurance company, or a corporation focused on shareholder returns? In Part 1, Emma Freer joins In Good Company: Age Better to examine how corporate consolidation, private equity, and insurance conglomerates have reshaped American healthcare. Emma is a Senior Policy Analyst for Healthcare at the American Economic Liberties Project, where she studies the consequences of concentrated corporate power across the healthcare sector. Emma explains how healthcare shifted away from independent, clinician-led practices and toward increasingly powerful corporate systems. She also discusses how this transformation can influence clinical decisions, raise costs, reduce transparency, and make it harder for healthcare professionals to provide the care they believe patients need. The conversation explores Medicare Advantage, the moral injury experienced by clinicians, and the difficulty patients face when trying to determine who actually owns their doctor’s office, nursing home, pharmacy, or healthcare agency. Emma also explains why independently and clinician-owned providers may be placed at a disadvantage when families cannot easily compare ownership models. Part 1 also looks at the pressures that lead independent providers to sell, the short-term profit model behind many private equity acquisitions, and the need for greater transparency and stronger protections for patients, clinicians, and local communities. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #EmmaFreer #CorporateMedicine #PrivateEquity #HealthcareConsolidation #MedicareAdvantage #IndependentHealthcare #PatientCare #HealthcarePolicy #BigMedicine #HealthcareTransparency

  8. Aug 12

    Fixing Your Healthcare with U.S. Representative Eric Burlison: Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Congressman Eric Burlison, we move beyond the problems facing American healthcare and explore the policies, technology, and market forces that could shape its future. Congressman Burlison discusses the growing consolidation of healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other local businesses under large corporations and private-equity firms. He explains why he believes excessive regulation can unintentionally favor larger organizations, create barriers for independent providers, and reduce competition within local communities. The conversation also turns to Burlison’s Great American Health Care Plan, a comprehensive healthcare reform proposal developed with his congressional staff. He shares the goals behind the legislation, the organizations supporting it, and why advancing the bill has become one of his leading priorities in Congress. Later, Burlison draws on his background as a software engineer to offer his perspective on artificial intelligence. He explains how AI could transform medical diagnosis, expand access to expert information, improve consumer transparency, and change the way people work. He also addresses concerns about inaccurate medical advice, cybersecurity, government regulation, autonomous vehicles, and whether the marketplace can develop safeguards as quickly as the technology evolves. We also examine food and supplement labeling, independent product testing, and how future AI tools could help consumers identify ingredients, allergens, misleading health claims, and products that better fit their individual needs. It is a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare reform, competition, innovation, transparency, and the difficult balance between protecting consumers and allowing new ideas to develop. #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #EricBurlison #HealthcareReform #HealthcarePolicy #PatientChoice #HealthSavingsAccount #HSA #PriceTransparency #HealthcareCosts #PreventiveHealth #HealthyAging #RuralHealthcare #MissouriHealthcare #PrivateEquity #HealthcareConsolidation #IndependentHealthcare #AIInHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #FoodTransparency #Medicare #Medicaid #DirectPrimaryCare #Congress #Missouri #HealthcareInnovation

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