The Aging Grace With Andrew Blakey

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The aging grace features some of the nations best experts to help you prioritize the actions you implement to help you live a healthy, active life deep into the aging process. With one of Toronto’s top personal training leading the conversation to help you gain clarity in your health and fitness regime, strap in and enjoy the ride as we go over some of the key questions you have in your journey.

  1. 1d ago

    30 - Understanding The Root Causes Of Low Energy After 40 — Stress, Hormones, & Sleep Dr. Paul Hrkal

    If you're doing everything "right" and still exhausted, this episode is for you. So many women over 40 are tired — not just end-of-day tired, but bone-deep, wake-up-exhausted, can't-get-through-the-afternoon tired. And too often they're told by their doctors: "You're just getting older. Deal with it." Today's guest refuses to accept that answer. Dr. Paul Hrkal is a naturopathic doctor with a specialty in neurology, hormonal health, and weight loss support. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Dr. Paul takes a systems biology approach — looking at how your hormones, sleep, gut, stress response, and nutrition all communicate with each other to either generate energy or drain it. He's worked with hundreds of women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and he's the creator of the 6-Week Energy Reset Program — a step-by-step framework to help you understand and rebuild your energy from the ground up. In this episode, Andrew and Dr. Paul dig into why low energy is one of the most overlooked — and most misdiagnosed — health challenges women face after 40, and what you can actually do about it. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES 📲 Follow Dr. Paul Hrkal on Instagram and learn more about his 6 week energy reset program: instagram.com/drpaulhrkal 💪 The Blakey Breakthrough — Andrew's Signature Program: blakeybreakthrough.com ⚡ Spots are still available — program starts September 8th. Don't miss it! 🎧 Listen to Aging Grace on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0UG2ZlmwAUI2WHtHtS4wA5 🕐 EPISODE TIMESTAMPS [00:00] — Welcome & Dr. Paul's background: what a naturopathic doctor actually does [05:00] — Why our healthcare system is failing women with multi-system symptoms [10:00] — How to know if your fatigue is a real problem (vs. just a hard week) [15:00] — The first building blocks to check: nutrition, iron, and B12 deficiency [20:00] — Why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity [26:00] — The sleep apnea case study: a 55-year-old woman whose energy completely transformed [32:00] — Cortisol, adrenal hormones & menopause: the sneaky connection draining your energy [38:00] — "Adrenal fatigue" — what's real, what's myth, and why it matters [44:00] — How exercise needs to change after 40 (and why pushing harder is often the wrong answer) [50:00] — Dr. Paul's 6-Week Energy Reset Program

    30 - Understanding The Root Causes Of Low Energy After 40 — Stress, Hormones, & Sleep Dr. Paul Hrkal

  2. 11/26/2025

    29 - With Alexis Doss: The No-BS Guide to Manifestation and Writing Your Next Chapter In Life

    In this episode, Andrew Blakey sits down with life pivot and reinvention coach Alexis Doss to unpack a grounded, emotional, identity-driven approach to manifestation — not the Instagram version, but a blend of tough love, nervous system work, and practical tools for real change. They explore how manifestation operates in the brain (RAS), why people resist change, fear of success, identity shifts, and how to build momentum toward health, relationships, and career reinvention. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation; listeners are encouraged to follow for part two and join the Blakey Breakthrough waitlist. You can check Alexis out on instagram @Thetoughlovecoach  Don't forget to check out her free guide in her bio!

  3. 11/24/2025

    28 - The Anti-Aging Secret To Help You Thrive After 40

    Think aging means getting weaker, slower, and softer? Think again. Most people over 40 focus on eating clean and doing cardio—but they’re ignoring the most powerful anti-aging tool available: muscle. In this episode, I break down exactly why muscle is your best insurance policy for staying lean, strong, pain-free, and independent as you age. You’ll learn: ✅ What happens to your body if you don’t strength train after 40 ✅ Why muscle helps with metabolism, fat loss, joint pain, and longevity ✅ The specific way you should train for muscle in your 40s, 50s, and beyond ✅ How to recover smarter, eat better, and track what matters most ✅ The one mindset shift that changes everything about aging Whether you’re starting from scratch or getting back into a routine, this episode will give you the knowledge—and the motivation—to build strength that lasts a lifetime. 🔗 Listen to these next: 🎧 The Midlife Sleep Fix With Alanna Mcginn Learn why sleep changes later in life and what you can do about it 🎧 Tik Tok Nutrition Myths Exposed With 11x Author Andy De Santis Dietitian rockstar Andy De Santis breaks down and debunks common nutritional claims and what the truth about them is.

  4. 11/12/2025

    27 -Julia Antimirova On Reclaiming Identity, Presence, and Resilience With Art:

    If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Somewhere along the way… I lost myself,” you’re not alone. So many people over 40 wake up one day realizing they’ve been running for years — from responsibilities, from expectations, from emotions they never made space to feel. And the scariest part isn’t slowing down… it’s what you might find when you finally do. In this episode, artist and Arting Around founder Julia Antimirova gets brutally honest about starting over, feeling empty, being a beginner at an age where you feel like you “should” have everything figured out, and what it actually takes to rebuild who you are. This is a conversation for anyone who: Feels disconnected from themselves Has spent years staying “busy” to avoid feeling anything real Forgot what it’s like to do something just for them Is afraid to try because vulnerability feels like exposure Hasn’t felt truly present in a long time Wants to feel alive, inspired, and grounded again We talk about the kind of vulnerability that makes your chest tighten — the kind that comes from sitting in silence, from facing yourself, from creating something and risking someone not understanding it. The kind of vulnerability most of us avoid until life forces us into it. This episode isn’t really about art. It’s about what happens when you stop running. This conversation is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed... Check out Julia on instagram here! (@Julia_artingaround)

  5. 11/05/2025

    26 - From Surviving to Thriving: A Doctor’s Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again in Menopause

    Menopause isn’t the end of your vitality — it’s the opportunity to rewrite how you live, move, and feel. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, a leading women’s-health and menopause practitioner, to talk about what really happens to your body during this transition and how to take back control through lifestyle, movement, and mindset. They dive deep into the real-life struggles women face in midlife — from sleep issues and brain fog to weight gain and mood changes — and unpack what actually works to manage them. Dr. Jen shares science-backed strategies on navigating this transition naturally, building strength and resilience, and creating daily habits that help you feel like yourself again. If you’ve ever felt lost, tired, or dismissed when it comes to menopause, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken — and that thriving through this stage is absolutely possible. Check out Dr Jenn on social media at DrJenZelo

  6. 10/29/2025

    25 - The Midlife Sleep Fix: Breaking the Cycle of Fatigue, Stress, and Sleep Debt w' Sleep Expert Alanna Mcginn

    In this deep-dive episode, sleep expert Alanna McGinn joins host Andrew Blakey to unpack the truth about sleep debt, recovery, and how midlife changes the way we rest. You’ll learn: ✅ Why you can’t simply “catch up” on lost sleep over the weekend ✅ The real science behind sleep debt and how it impacts your energy, hormones, and longevity ✅ Simple, science-backed strategies to finally get restorative sleep after 40 ✅ How stress, screens, and lifestyle habits sabotage deep rest — and what to do about it Whether you’ve been waking up exhausted, tossing and turning at 3 a.m., or just want to optimize your recovery as you age, this episode gives you the tools to reclaim your nights — and your days. 🌙 🔗 Connect with Alanna McGinn If you want to learn more about sleep you can subscribe to Alannas newsletter here. In her newsletter she shares tips and tricks on how to improve your sleep. You can also check out her FREE online email course where she teaches you how to overcome those 3 am wake ups!  🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Aging Grace Podcast for expert conversations on longevity, strength, and science-based living after 40. 👉 Follow Andrew Blakey on Instagram @iamandrewblakey 👉 Follow Alanna McGinn on Instagram @alanna.mcginn or her sleep company she founded @gnsleepsite

  7. 10/22/2025

    24 - TikTok Nutrition Myths: Dietitian Andy De Santis Rates the Internet’s Best & Worst Advice

    Think apple cider vinegar burns fat? Or that seed oils are literally toxic? Social media might have you believing just about anything these days — especially when it comes to nutrition. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and 11 time author Andy De Santis to break down the most viral nutrition claims on TikTok — and rate them from “that’s legit” to “call the science police.” We cover: Whether greens powders are worth the hype The truth about celery juice, ACV, and “detoxing” If you should actually be afraid of seed oils The facts behind blood sugar hacks, hormone smoothies, and more PLUS: We wrap with a hilarious rapid-fire segment called “Rate That Claim!” where Andy gives his BS meter reading on some of TikTok’s most ridiculous health advice. This is a must-listen if you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and just want to know what actually works. Check him out on Instagram @AndyTheRd

  8. 04/30/2025

    23 - Gina Livy On Mindset Shifts That Make Weight Loss Last (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of my conversation with Gina Livy, founder of The Livy Method, we move beyond food and into the mindset work that truly makes change stick. This episode dives into the emotional and mental side of weight loss — the part most programs ignore. We cover: Why self-sabotage isn’t what you think it is How identity and self-worth shape your progress The role of patience, personal growth, and internal trust What “showing up messy” really looks like in real life The mindset shifts that lead to real transformation — without the obsession If you're tired of starting over, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or feel like you're doing everything “right” but not seeing change — this episode is going to speak to you. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 📌 And if you missed Part 1, go back and check it out — it sets the stage for everything we cover here. PS check out Gina Livy on Instagram where she dives deep into weightloss and how you can lose weight in a way that's both healthy & sustainable https://www.instagram.com/ginalivy/

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The aging grace features some of the nations best experts to help you prioritize the actions you implement to help you live a healthy, active life deep into the aging process. With one of Toronto’s top personal training leading the conversation to help you gain clarity in your health and fitness regime, strap in and enjoy the ride as we go over some of the key questions you have in your journey.

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