Almost Forever

L-Nutra, Inc.

Almost Forever is a longevity podcast for people who want more than a longer life - they want a fuller one. Hosted by registered longevity dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton, Almost Forever features conversations with the clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping how we understand the building blocks of a longer healthspan; nutrition, hormones, sleep, metabolism, the gut microbiome, fasting, supplements, mindset, exercise, environmental toxicity, stress, social networks and the daily decisions that compound over decades. You can't live forever but we'll get you one step closer. Brought to you by Prolon, the longevity technology company behind The 5 Day FMD with over 25 years of longevity research, over 40 clinical trials, and 130 global patents. New episodes every other Wednesday on YouTube @prolonfmd, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. About our Hosts:Melanie Murphy Richter has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She was recognized Young Dietician of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023. She teaches graduate-level Nutrition Physiology at UC Irvine and is the Head of Communications at L-Nutra.  Renee Fitton has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She developed one of only seven CDC Full+ Accredited Diabetes Prevention Programs in the U.S. Renee is the Vice President of Growth at L-Nutra. Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon. Prolon is a longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

Episodes

  1. "What is the Estrobolome?" with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

    3d ago

    "What is the Estrobolome?" with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

    Nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting expert, and TEDx speaker Cynthia Thurlow (15M+ views on her talk "Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique") sits down with Almost Forever hosts Renee and Melanie to explore the overlooked connection between gut health, hormones, and aging. Drawing from her new book The Menopause Gut, Cynthia reveals that your ovaries are the most mitochondrial-dense organ in your body and the "pacemaker of aging" — not just a fertility organ. She introduces the estrobolome, the collection of gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, and explains why estrogen is the "mortar" holding your gut lining together. She also shares why she revised her intermittent fasting recommendations to 12–13 hours of digestive rest, discusses HRT and why every woman should know about vaginal estrogen, and reveals how adverse childhood events can shape your gut health decades later. In our Mailbag: intermittent fasting vs. Prolon's 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet for perimenopausal women, the removal of the black box warning on HRT, and whether chronic stress from 20 years ago can still be reversed. Myth or Method: Should you track your poop? What your bowel movements and urine actually tell you about your health. 🕐 Chapters: 0:00 "Our ovaries set the pacemaker of aging in our bodies, full stop."0:18 Myth or Method: Should you be tracking your poop?9:53 Meet Cynthia Thurlow — NP, TEDx speaker, author of The Menopause Gut11:06 The longevity hill: sleep — the unsexy hack no one's selling22:42 Adverse childhood events (ACEs) and how childhood trauma shapes gut health31:21 Why she wrote The Menopause Gut — the missing link in perimenopause41:43 Ovaries as the pacemaker of aging — and the estrobolome explained44:11 HRT, vaginal estrogen, and why every woman deserves this conversation51:54 Revised intermittent fasting: 12–13 hours, not 16+ for women1:01:42 Mailbag: IF vs. Prolon's 5-day FMD for perimenopausal women1:05:55 Mailbag: The black box warning was removed from HRT — should I try it?1:13:22 Mailbag: Can I fix chronic stress from 20 years ago?Guest Bio: Cynthia Thurlow, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner, TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast (500+ episodes), and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation and The Menopause Gut. Her second TEDx talk on intermittent fasting has over 15 million views. She is the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, dedicated to empowering women to optimize their health in perimenopause and beyond. Listen to the Everyday Wellness Podcast. Read The Menopause Gut by Cynthia Thurlow. Have a longevity question? DM us @prolon on Instagram and you might make it into our mailbag! Learn more about Prolon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and longevity lifestyle products  at prolonlife.com.  Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon, powered by L-Nutra, the longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

    1h 20m
  2. Strong is the Longevity Plan with Jennifer Cohen

    3d ago

    Strong is the Longevity Plan with Jennifer Cohen

    Entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author Jen Cohen joins Almost Forever hosts Renee and Melanie for a no-BS conversation about why we overcomplicate health — and what actually moves the needle on longevity. Jen coined "Strong Is the New Skinny" back in 2014, years before the muscle-and-longevity wave hit mainstream wellness. In this episode she breaks down why exercise is "the gateway drug" for neuroplasticity and confidence, makes the case for all-day movement over one big gym session, and shares her perspective on GLP-1s and why we still don't know enough about their long-term effects. Plus: why loneliness may be the most underrated threat to your lifespan, and the simple non-negotiable that keeps Jen walking everywhere in car-obsessed L.A. In our Mailbag: is intermittent fasting actually bad for women, how to get through Prolon's 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet, and a no-equipment hotel room strength routine you can do anywhere. Myth or Method: Fiber maxing — is loading up on fiber a real strategy or a recipe for disaster? 🕐 Chapters: 0:00 Jen Cohen on why movement trumps everything0:36 Welcome to the very first episode of Almost Forever3:56 Myth or Method: Is fiber maxing legit?14:28 Meet Jen Cohen — entrepreneur, author, and Habits & Hustle host15:32 The longevity hill: stop majoring in the minors23:36 Exercise as the gateway drug — neuroplasticity and the ripple effect37:27 "Strong Is the New Skinny" — how she saw the muscle-longevity wave coming in 201448:35 "When you die, you look like your decisions" — community, loneliness, and joy52:57 Mailbag: Is intermittent fasting bad for women?56:39 Mailbag: How to get through the 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet1:00:58 Mailbag: Hotel room strength routine with no equipmentGuest Bio: Jen Cohen is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, best-selling author of Strong Is the New Skinny, Bigger, Better, Bolder, and No Gym Required, and host of the Habits & Hustle podcast. She sold a fitness app to Weight Watchers and has spent over 15 years in the health and wellness space helping people build sustainable habits through mindset shifts and practical frameworks. Have a longevity question? DM us @prolon on Instagram and you might make it into our mailbag! Learn more about Prolon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and longevity lifestyle products  at prolonlife.com.  Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon, powered by L-Nutra, the longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

    1h 6m

  3. Season 1 Trailer

    Almost Forever Trailer

    You've heard a hundred different answers to the same longevity question. That cold plunges will save your life. That they won't. That seed oils are killing you. That they're not. That you should fast for sixteen hours. Or eat every two. That coffee is medicine. That coffee is poison. So which is it? That's exactly what Almost Forever is here to answer. Hosted by longevity dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton, Almost Forever brings together leading scientists, clinicians, researchers, and experts to separate evidence from opinion and science from social media noise. From nutrition and exercise to sleep, stress, metabolic health, and the latest wellness trends, each episode takes a deeper look at what actually supports a longer, healthier life. Plus, we'll be answering your questions in our listener mailbag segment. Have something you'd like us to cover? DM @prolon on Instagram. Almost Forever premieres Wednesday, June 17 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Brought to you by Prolon the people behind the first-ever nutrition program clinically proven to trigger autophagy in humans. Have a longevity question? DM us @prolon on Instagram and you might make it into our mailbag! Learn more about Prolon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and longevity lifestyle products  at prolonlife.com.  Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon, powered by L-Nutra, the longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

    1 min

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    Almost Forever Teaser

    Welcome to ALMOST FOREVER the brand-new podcast from Prolon the people behind the first-ever nutrition program clinically proven to trigger autophagy in humans. ALMOST FOREVER is where experts, clinicians, and thought leaders in the world of longevity are discussing the question, What does it actually take to live a long and healthy life? We discuss every facet of the six pillars of longevity including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and toxicity avoidance. We dive in to wellness 'trends' and put them to the science to decide if they're myth or method. We answer your questions on the show through our mailbag segment (DM us @prolon on Instagram!). Our hosts Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton are the longevity dietitians you love to hang out with making the science accessible. Friends since they studied under Dr. Valter Longo at USC's Longevity Institute, they came to their love of this work through their lived experiences. Episodes drop biweekly Wednesdays starting June 17, 2026 wherever you get your podcasts. Follow so you never miss an episode! Have a longevity question? DM us @prolon on Instagram and you might make it into our mailbag! Learn more about Prolon's 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and longevity lifestyle products  at prolonlife.com.  Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon, powered by L-Nutra, the longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

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Almost Forever is a longevity podcast for people who want more than a longer life - they want a fuller one. Hosted by registered longevity dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton, Almost Forever features conversations with the clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping how we understand the building blocks of a longer healthspan; nutrition, hormones, sleep, metabolism, the gut microbiome, fasting, supplements, mindset, exercise, environmental toxicity, stress, social networks and the daily decisions that compound over decades. You can't live forever but we'll get you one step closer. Brought to you by Prolon, the longevity technology company behind The 5 Day FMD with over 25 years of longevity research, over 40 clinical trials, and 130 global patents. New episodes every other Wednesday on YouTube @prolonfmd, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. About our Hosts:Melanie Murphy Richter has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She was recognized Young Dietician of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023. She teaches graduate-level Nutrition Physiology at UC Irvine and is the Head of Communications at L-Nutra.  Renee Fitton has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She developed one of only seven CDC Full+ Accredited Diabetes Prevention Programs in the U.S. Renee is the Vice President of Growth at L-Nutra. Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon. Prolon is a longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

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  • Creator
    L-Nutra, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Almost Forever
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