Home of Healthspan

Alively
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We profile health and wellness role models, sharing the tools, practices, and routines they use to help you live healthier, longer. Since 1950, the average lifespan has extended by 11 years, but our healthspan hasn’t kept up. We've been pursuing living longer without considering how to make those extra years vibrant and fulfilling. After all, 30 plus years of old age is a long time to spend slowly falling apart. And that's where Home of Healthspan comes in. Host Andrew McConnell interviews healthspan role models to help guide listeners through the 5 Pillars of Healthspan: Fitness Nutrition, Sleep and recovery, Stress management and Mindset, And Social connection & purpose.All so you can not only extend your years, but make them vibrantly healthy from start to finish. This is your guide to extending your healthspan, Making sure you live Alively day today, every day, for all of your days.

  1. 3d ago

    How To Lose 50 Pounds, And Keep It Off with Shenelle Green - E114

    Half of all bariatric surgery patients regain their weight, sometimes by as much as 90% by some estimates. Temporary fixes and knowledge alone don’t cut it. Old habits, social pressures, and hidden addiction patterns lurk behind every nutrition plan. Even drastic interventions can fail if the root causes are left untouched, leaving people frustrated and searching for hope. This episode exposes the real obstacles to lasting weight loss, revealing how true change requires more than just willpower or another new diet. You'll learn what it takes to rewrite your relationship with food, rebuild your environment, and break free from self-sabotage. Shenelle Green is the founder of Bariatric Rewrite, a coaching platform supporting women navigating bariatric surgery, GLP-1s, and food addiction. She’s known for telling the truth most people avoid: weight regain after surgery is common, and it isn’t a moral failure. Shenelle works with women worldwide, who feel ashamed, confused, and stuck after doing what they were told and still not getting lasting results. “If I regain my weight, am I going to come back to my surgeon's office? Probably not.” - Shenelle Green In this episode you will learn: What bariatric surgery is, how it works, and the changes it makes in the body. Why mindset and coaching before and after surgery matter more than knowledge alone. How common it is to regain weight after bariatric surgery, and the limits of current tracking. Steps used to help people rebuild their eating habits and home routines for lasting change. How food choices and common diet foods can backfire after surgery due to digestion and hunger signals. Why support from those with shared experience is key and why the system lacks long-term solutions. Resources Connect with Shenelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebariatricrewrite/ Learn more about her work via her website: https://bariatricrewrite.com/ Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_Shenelle Join the ‘Bariatric ReWrite’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricrewrite/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    How To Lose 50 Pounds, And Keep It Off with Shenelle Green - E114

  2. Aug 24

    Longevity And Optimization: Are We Doing It Wrong? with Ramona Roemer and Andreas Heigl - E113

    No matter how many supplements you add or protocols you try, chasing longevity can leave you burnt out, fragmented, and no healthier than when you started. The pressure to optimize every aspect of your life often leads to exhaustion and confusion, with more effort delivering fewer results, and sometimes moving you further from true health. In a world always pushing the next must-do habit, it’s hard to know what actually matters. This episode simplifies things. Instead of piling on more, you’ll learn what it takes to streamline your approach, focus on the essentials, and build a sustainable routine that works for you, not just the average person. Ramona Roemer and Andreas Heigl are co-founders of VIMED CELL, a private longevity clinic in Switzerland and Germany. They work with high-performing individuals, combining advanced diagnostics and cell-based therapies with cognitive, emotional and purpose-driven approaches. Their book, ‘Unlongevity’, challenges conventional longevity culture and advocates for a more integrated approach focused on discernment, timing and alignment, rather than simply adding more health protocols. “Too many inputs and too many protocols, too many people treating their health in isolated pieces instead of looking at the whole picture.” - Ramona Roemer In this episode you will learn: Why more health routines and supplements don't always mean better health, and can even lead to overload and burnout. The value of looking at the whole picture, not just lab numbers, when seeking lasting health. Why personalized plans, based on your needs and current state, are more effective than following trends or the latest protocols. How listening to your body and taking breaks can be just as important as tracking data or trying new hacks. Why movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, and social ties all play key roles in real health. The dangers of fear of missing out in health, and why sometimes less is more. Resources Connect with Ramona and Andreas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlongevity/ Learn more about their work with ‘Unlongevity’: https://unlongevity.com/ Buy their book, ‘Unlongevity’: https://unlongevity.com/book This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Longevity And Optimization: Are We Doing It Wrong? with Ramona Roemer and Andreas Heigl - E113

  3. Aug 17

    10 Minutes of Exercise Could Save Your Life with Carl Daikeler - E112

    A regular ten-minute workout can slash your risk of early death by 25%. But with a wellness industry obsessed with all-or-nothing extremes, countless people fall into the trap of believing they have to overhaul their entire lives to see results. The reality? Small, consistent shifts matter far more. This episode unpacks the real obstacles to lasting fitness and nutrition habits, why judgment and perfectionism sabotage progress, and how simple, step-by-step systems can help anyone finally break through. You’ll hear from a veteran who’s solved these problems for millions, and learn practical strategies that work even if you can't stand broccoli. Carl Daikeler is co-founder and CEO of BODi (formerly Beachbody), a pioneer in home fitness and nutrition for more than 25 years. He has built a global fitness platform featuring more than 140 programmes, including P90X and Insanity, and pioneered innovations such as Shakeology® and early fitness influencer and affiliate networks. Under his leadership, BODi shifted its focus from appearance to long-term health and healthspan. Through the Beachbody Foundation, Carl has donated more than $10 million to organisations including the International Justice Mission, NAACP and Save-A-Warrior. He is also a Broadway producer and three-time Tony Award winner. “Ultimately that little bit of discomfort, even 10 minutes a day, signals to the body that it needs to remain strong.” - Carl Daikeler In this episode you will learn: Why small changes, like 10-minute workouts, help more than all-or-nothing plans for health. How Shakeology came about and what makes it different from other shakes. The role of simple, set routines in keeping people active long-term. Why many people struggle with fitness and how BODi aims to remove judgment. The risks of quick fixes like GLP-1 drugs compared to slow and steady habits. Why being proactive about movement and nutrition is key as we age. Resources Connect with Carl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldaikeler Watch BODi’s videos: https://www.youtube.com/@BODi Learn more about BODi: https://thebeachbodycompany.com/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, with a wearable of their choice. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    10 Minutes of Exercise Could Save Your Life with Carl Daikeler - E112

  4. Aug 10

    Easily Unlock Peak Performance By Doing These 4 Things with Dr. Tracy Gapin - E111

    Free testosterone levels are now up to 45% lower than they were twenty years ago, making peak performance harder to achieve than ever. Many people feel constantly tired, unfocused or like they're simply getting by, despite doing everything they think they should. The problem isn't always a lack of motivation. It could be hidden imbalances in hormones, poor sleep, chronic stress or an overwhelmed microbiome. Yet most healthcare only steps in once something is wrong, leaving many people accepting "normal" health without ever realising how much better they could feel. In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful foundations of optimal health, and explain why personalised testing, rather than guesswork, is the key to unlocking your full potential at work, at home and in life. Tracy Gapin, MD is the founder of Peak Launch, the operating system for Precision Performance Medicine. After 25 years in traditional medicine, he built a modern health platform designed to help high-performing leaders feel better, live better, and lead better. Tracy is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Male 2.0, with an upcoming book expected in late 2026 or 2027. “We compensate, we adapt, and we lower the bar without even realising it.” - Tracy Gapin In this episode you will learn: Why average free testosterone has dropped up to 45% in the past 20 years and what that means for your health. The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and peakspan, and why aiming for a "peak life" matters. How early testing can reveal hidden issues and why most people don't notice slow declines in energy and health. Simple ways to get big results by first focusing on hormones, sleep, stress, and gut health. The key role of tracking, not just testing, and how wearables can reveal if you are truly recovering. Real-world steps to define your own peak life and build a plan that fits your goals and energy. Resources Learn more about Dr. Gapin’s work via his website: https://drtracygapin.com/ Connect with Dr. Gapin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin Watch his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTracyGapin Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08G8QR2Q5 This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Alively helps people live healthier longer, starting with their own data and one minimum enjoyable action: the smallest thing you will actually keep doing. If you want it for your team, Alively is a preventative health benefit funded through your company's existing pre-tax payroll structure, wearable included. Learn more at:https://alively.com

    Easily Unlock Peak Performance By Doing These 4 Things with Dr. Tracy Gapin - E111

  5. Aug 3

    AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health with Nawal Roy - E110

    Despite all we know about the brain, mental health care remains stuck - too subjective, slow to improve, and poorly matched to the complexities of living well. For most people, that means years lost to trial and error, questionnaires, and vague progress, with little sign of real transformation. This episode zeroes in on how artificial intelligence is finally shifting the landscape, bringing objective measurement, real evidence, and personalized insight to mental health care. Hear what’s changing, what it could unlock for your own healthspan, and the painstaking work it took to build a future where mind and body both get the upgrades they deserve, from someone leading that revolution. Nawal Roy is a founder at the forefront of mental health, brain health and neuroscience. As Founder & CEO of Holmusk, he’s building the world’s leading AI platform for mental and brain health data infrastructure empowering clinicians, researchers, and life sciences to deliver smarter, more effective care. With a background in finance and global strategy, Nawal brings sharp execution to a deeply human mission: transforming how data drives better outcomes for patients. Visionary, relentless, and purpose-driven, he isn’t just leading a company—he’s redefining the future of healthcare. “Five years or 10 years from now, every solution matrix will have [an] AI layer or all major solutions layers will have [an] AI layer.”- Nawal Roy In this episode you will learn: Why mental health is often ignored in health systems, and how stigma and payment issues hold back progress. How treating mental health like other health issues could drive better outcomes. The lack of clear measures for mental health, and the need for more data-driven, scientific approaches. How large datasets can help cut down trial and error in mental health care. Why payment models and policy changes are needed to reward real results, not just more sessions. The promise of combining brain health and body health for full healthspan optimization. Resources Connect with Nawal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawalroy/ Subscribe to his newsletter, ‘Foundations for Transformative Growth’: https://building-for-tomorrow.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about Holmusk: https://www.holmusk.com/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com

    AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health with Nawal Roy - E110

  6. Jul 27

    GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know with Dr. Shannon Ritchey - E109

    GLP-1s promise fast, easy weight loss - a solution that’s taken the health world by storm. But rapid changes on the scale can hide a silent cost: accelerated muscle loss, setting the stage for weaker bodies, stalled metabolism, and long-term health risks. Most people see GLP-1s as a silver bullet, missing the hidden dangers and the crucial steps needed to protect real, lasting vitality. This episode unpacks the science behind GLP-1s, reveals the muscle risks no one’s talking about, and outlines clear, research-backed strategies for staying strong. The practical guide comes straight from someone on the front lines of women’s health and longevity. Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT is a former physical therapist, fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience, and founder of Evlo Fitness. She educates on the science of exercise, specifically teaching women how to build muscle will less wear-and-tear on their bodies. Residing in Austin, Texas but originally from Kansas, Shannon is a wife and mom of two. “You shouldn't be more fragile from your strength training and from your workouts if you are aligning recovery, strength training, cardio, sleep, nutrition, all of those things together.” - Dr. Shannon Ritchey In this episode you will learn: Why building muscle early helps guard against injury and setbacks later in life. How GLP-1s impact women’s health beyond weight loss, and the risks of muscle loss. What really works for building muscle, and why going to true failure is key. The difference between training for health versus elite sports, and why less can be more. Why “gentle consistency” beats pushing yourself to the limit for lasting results. How strength training and proper nutrition come together for body composition and healthspan. Resources Connect with Dr. Ritchey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shannon.dpt/ Watch her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDr.ShannonShow Learn more about Evlo Fitness: https://evlofitness.com/ Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com

    GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know with Dr. Shannon Ritchey - E109

  7. Jul 20

    What Your Skin Is Trying To Tell You with Dr. Dusan Sajic - E108

    Most of us still see skin health as just a matter of vanity, even though our skin is the largest organ in the body and a major indicator of underlying health. That mindset can keep you stuck treating only the surface, ignoring the deeper science behind aging, sun exposure, and the real causes of chronic skin conditions. Misinformation, flashy new trends, and social media “experts” can leave you confused about what really works, and worried that protecting your skin might come at the cost of other pillars of health, like vitamin D or mental wellbeing. This episode breaks down the myths and brings the science front and center, from proven protocols to boundary-pushing treatments that target the root causes of skin aging. Dr. Dusan Sajic is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, researcher, and founder of Sajic Skin Science and the deRMA Skin Institute in Ontario, Canada. With more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in evidence-based, non-invasive skin treatments and has conducted Phase II–IV clinical research on next-generation skincare technologies. Holding a PhD in Molecular Immunology, Virology and Inflammation, Dr. Sajic is recognized as a leader in dermatology innovation, combining scientific research with practical skincare solutions to help people achieve healthier, more resilient skin. “Of all the things you can do, the one that is unequivocal is sunscreen is going to help protect your skin.” - Dusan Sajic In this episode you will learn: Why the skin is much more than a marker of looks, and how it links to full body health. How sun exposure, sunscreen, and vitamin D work together for skin health. The latest facts on lasers, including which types cut skin cancer risk. What we do and do not know about peptides and other cutting-edge skin treatments. Which blood tests can track if diet, drugs, and new tools really work for your skin and health. Why one-size-fits-all advice fails, and how genes and environment shape what works for you.Resources Connect with Dusan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dusansajicmd Learn more about Sajic Skin: https://sajicskin.com/ Learn more about the Derma Skin Institute: https://dermaskininstitute.com/This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.comFind the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com

    What Your Skin Is Trying To Tell You with Dr. Dusan Sajic - E108

  8. Jul 13

    Top Tips For Stronger Bones with Dr. John Neustadt - E107

    For every 19 women taking common antidepressant medications like SSRIs for just one to five years, one will break a bone. Bone fractures and osteoporosis don’t just steal your peace of mind - they strike when you least expect it and can derail years of careful health choices. Most people think a bone density test will protect them, but it only tells part of the story, missing the real risk lurking underneath. This episode untangles all the confusion between bone density and bone strength, spells out what truly predicts fractures, and zeroes in on the hidden lifestyle factors, overlooked risks, and research-backed habits that can genuinely strengthen your bones at any age. Get ready for a reality check on conventional wisdom, straight from someone who’s spent decades digging into what actually works for lifelong bone health. Dr. John Neustadt, ND, is a Bastyr University graduate and #1 Amazon best-selling author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones, now in its expanded 2nd edition. Recognized internationally as an expert in integrative and functional medicine with a deep focus on osteoporosis and fracture prevention, and as one of the top ten cited authors in the world for his work, Dr. Neustadt has published 100+ medical articles, was editor of the textbook Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine,  and is on the Corporate Advisory Roundtable for the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. He received multiple US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for the potential treatment of rare diseases using natural products, and is Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. “The best indicator of bone strength is not a test at all. It's whether you fall and break a bone.” - John Neustadt In this episode you will learn: Why bone density and bone strength are not the same, and what really matters for bone health. Why standard bone tests often miss hidden risks for fractures, and how to assess bone strength in daily life. Key habits and simple steps to build stronger bones at every age, from kids to older adults. Foods, movement, and protein targets that best support lifelong bone health. Which common meds, like SSRIs, can harm bone health and what to do if you take them. The science behind top supplements for bone health, and why some work better than others. Resources Connect with Dr. Neustadt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnneustadt/ Buy his book, ‘Fracture Proof Your Bones’: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B6LXBLDC Shop his supplements, NBI: https://nbihealth.com/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.com Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com

    Top Tips For Stronger Bones with Dr. John Neustadt - E107
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We profile health and wellness role models, sharing the tools, practices, and routines they use to help you live healthier, longer. Since 1950, the average lifespan has extended by 11 years, but our healthspan hasn’t kept up. We've been pursuing living longer without considering how to make those extra years vibrant and fulfilling. After all, 30 plus years of old age is a long time to spend slowly falling apart. And that's where Home of Healthspan comes in. Host Andrew McConnell interviews healthspan role models to help guide listeners through the 5 Pillars of Healthspan: Fitness Nutrition, Sleep and recovery, Stress management and Mindset, And Social connection & purpose.All so you can not only extend your years, but make them vibrantly healthy from start to finish. This is your guide to extending your healthspan, Making sure you live Alively day today, every day, for all of your days.

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  • Creator
    Alively
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
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  • Show Website
    Home of Healthspan

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