Alive and Well

Elizabeth and Michael Swail

"We believe health is more than the absence of disease. It's the foundation for living fully alive. On Alive & Well, Michael and Elizabeth Swail explore the intersection of science, lifestyle, longevity, and purpose through conversations that make better health approachable and actionable. Together with leading physicians, researchers, and experts, they simplify complex topics, challenge conventional thinking with curiosity and integrity, and equip listeners with practical tools to take ownership of their health.

Episodes

  1. Aug 13

    From Surviving to Fully Alive: The Story Behind Alive and Well

    If you had met Liz fifteen years ago, you probably would've thought she had it all together. She had the career. She was driven. She looked healthy. But behind the scenes, she was exhausted, anxious, inflamed, getting sick constantly, and convinced that feeling awful was simply the price of success. In this very first episode, Liz shares the story behind her personal health transformation, the rock-bottom moment that forced her to stop ignoring her body's signals, and the discoveries that ultimately inspired the creation of Alive and Well. This is the story behind Alive and Well. Together, we'll explore what it means to stop fighting your body and start partnering with it, why symptoms are often messages instead of inconveniences, and how curiosity became the beginning of healing. This podcast isn't about chasing perfection. It's about becoming physically well, emotionally free, spiritually connected, and fully alive. If you've ever been told your labs are "normal" while knowing something still isn't right... if you've ever believed exhaustion was just part of adulthood... or if you're ready to stop surviving and start living, this podcast is for you. In this episode: Liz's personal health journey and the moment everything changedThe surprising lesson that transformed the way she viewed her bodyWhy Alive and Well was createdWhat you can expect from future episodes The hope for this podcast isn't simply to help you become healthier. It's to help you become more alive.

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"We believe health is more than the absence of disease. It's the foundation for living fully alive. On Alive & Well, Michael and Elizabeth Swail explore the intersection of science, lifestyle, longevity, and purpose through conversations that make better health approachable and actionable. Together with leading physicians, researchers, and experts, they simplify complex topics, challenge conventional thinking with curiosity and integrity, and equip listeners with practical tools to take ownership of their health.