45 episodes
Fountain of Youth Marc Middleton
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- Health & Fitness
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4.7 • 19 Ratings
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Research proves that there are only two things that can add years to your life and quality of life to your years: exercise and socialization. Combine the two and you get rocket fuel for active longevity. You get the closest thing we’ll ever have to a fountain of youth.
Fountain of Youth is the podcast that will change everything you thought you knew about active aging. Hosted by Marc Middleton, a masters athlete and founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, Fountain of Youth shares the inspiring stories of men and women of all sizes, ages and abilities who are redefining what’s possible for all of us. From world-record breaking superstars to weekend warriors who are battling back from every injury, disease and disability imaginable, Fountain of Youth is the jolt of inspiration and encouragement you need to get off the couch and get into life.
Each week we’ll talk to a masters athlete, coach or active aging experts. If you’re looking for tips and resources to find your sport or refine your game, if you want the rest of your life to be the best of your life, subscribe to Fountain of Youth.
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Ep 44: Del Moon Reflects on a Decade with the NSGA
For the last 10 years Del Moon served as the Communications Director for the National Senior Games Association. In this edition of FOY, hear why Del says working for the NSGA saved his life, his reflections on the lessons he's learned from masters athletes and "What's Next!" for Del.
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder and the 2023 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 43: Exercise as Medicine with Dr. James Hicks
Use it or lose it, the saying goes. What if we just keep using our bodies, keep staying physically active? What if doctors prescribed exercise like they do medicine? And how can exercise change the trajectory of disease? Dr. James Hicks is a professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. Listen in as Marc and he discuss Hicks’ class, “Exercise as Medicine.”
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GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with Deepak Chopra
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 42: Tap Into Your Flow State with Steven Kotler
What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler joins Marc to explain how to stop being afraid of aging and start leaning into life to extract as much joy and meaning as possible. Kotler will challenge your expectations, your mindset and the way you approach your future. Listen in!
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Learn more about Steven and his books at StevenKotler.com
Learn more about FLOW at FlowResearchCollective.com
GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with NBA champion & Basketall HOF member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 41: Rebounding with Paula Franetti
How are your rebounding skills? Life is full of setbacks, changes, twists and turns. 67-year-old Paula Franetti knows that well. In 2016 she was blindsided by an oncoming car as she was driving. The horrific accident nearly crippled her for life. In this episode of FOY, she shares how she recovered fully, and in half the time doctors predicted, to live a full and engaged life, and all she learned about resilience and recovery along the way.
FOLLOW Paula on IG & Facebook
Buy Paula’s book and learn more about her at ReboundPlanner.com
GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with inventor Dr. Forrest Bird
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 40: Redefining Age with Chef Babette Davis
When Babette Davis was 40, she took her health into her own hands and transformed her life. Now 72 and a world-class vegan chef, fitness enthusiast, motivational speaker and great grandmother, Chef Babette is redefining how we age through diet, movement and our beliefs. She shares her story with Marc, and simple ways we can all take responsibility for our health.
FOLLOW Chef Babette on IG & Facebook
Check out Chef Babette’s restaurant @theStuffIEat & stuffieat.com
GB Classic: See footage of the JOES (Jumpers over 80)
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
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Episode 39: World Record Holder & Actor Damien Leake
You know his face. You recognize his voice. Damien Leake is an actor, a composer, a coach and teacher. Did you know he’s also the fastest man in the world over the age of 70? Hear how activism shaped him as a child, what he loves about masters racing and why coaching Junior Olympians has transformed his life.
LEARN more about Damien at DamienLeake.com
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GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with Barbara Hillary
For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga
Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association
#wearemtf #usatf #damienleake
#nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames
Customer Reviews
Great great show!!!
Each episode is very inspirational!! As a 65 year old Masters athlete, I have always believed I would be competing at 100 years old. After listening to this podcast, I am sure I will be. Keep up the great work!!
Revision
For 85 year old athletes in Track and Field in the 50 and 100 meter races the prelim and finals should be in the same day!