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Live Long and Master Aging

Live Long and Master Aging

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Health & Fitness

The Live Long podcast is devoted to health optimization and mastering the aging process. Peter Bowes discusses lifestyles and science-based interventions that promote a long healthspan - i.e. the number of years that we enjoy the best of health, delaying chronic diseases for as long as possible. We are pro-aging, not anti. Growing older is a privilege and we approach it with ambitious but realistic expectations. Enjoy every minute.

Episodes

A New Home Blueprint for Wellness | Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki

A New Home Blueprint for Wellness | Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki

Where we live could be the most important factor in how long and well we live. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, co-chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities Initiative, reveals how homes and neighborhoods influence 85% of our health outcomes—more than our genes. From pandemic-driven lifestyle shifts to multigenerational living, she shares how intentional design, walkable communities, and social spaces can keep us independent, active, and connected at any age. Discover the secrets behind wellness-focused communities and how your environment shapes your third chapter of life. Additional video courtesy: Rancho Mission Viejo This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount PartiQlar supplements Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
32min•Feb 23, 2026
Tracking Biological Age with AI and Blood Biomarkers | Tyler Smith

Tracking Biological Age with AI and Blood Biomarkers | Tyler Smith

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we understand our health — not just how we feel today, but how fast we’re actually aging. On this episode of Live Long, host Peter Bowes continues his personal experiment with Hundred, the AI-powered longevity platform that combines advanced blood testing, wearable data and personalized insights to track biological age and guide smarter health decisions. After introducing the app in an earlier conversation, Peter reconnects with Hundred’s founder, Tyler Smith, to go deeper into the idea of a “health operating system” — essentially a personal doctor in your pocket. Together they explore how continuous testing and AI analysis could help prevent disease, spot risks earlier, and motivate lasting behavior change — while also addressing the realities of over-testing, false alarms, privacy concerns and health anxiety. Peter also shares the results of his own first round of testing, what surprised him most, and how he’s using the data to shape his approach to longevity and healthy aging. ----- JOIN HUNDRED Optimize your healthspan and potentially lower your biological age. Tyler and the team at HUNDRED are offering $75 in credit for add-on tests and supplements from the HUNDRED marketplace when you sign up at hundred.com/livelongpodcast This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount PartiQlar supplements Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
51min•Feb 9, 2026
Quit Alcohol, Gain Clarity This New Year | James Swanwick

Quit Alcohol, Gain Clarity This New Year | James Swanwick

Was it a boozy start to the New Year? What if you could gain more clarity, energy, and better health by giving up drinking? Imagine a day when alcohol no longer dominates our thoughts—at holidays, celebrations, or even a quiet night in front of the TV. Alcohol-free expert James Swanwick says a cultural shift is underway, with alcohol slowly losing its grip on our social and professional lives. Even moderate drinking can quietly sap sleep, focus, and long-term wellbeing—especially for high achievers. In this conversation, Swanwick explains the neuroscience of addiction, why going alcohol-free is gaining momentum, and how the stigma around teetotalism is fading. He predicts that within decades, alcohol could be viewed with the same disdain as cigarettes. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
49min•Jan 1, 2026
Pilates For Strength, Balance, and Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Pilates For Strength, Balance, and Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Pilates is more than graceful movement — it’s a strength-focused, precision-based system that builds core stability, balance, and posture for people of all ages. In the final episode of our Move for Life series Peter Bowes explores how Pilates is can help us with lifelong mobility. Originally developed as rehabilitation for dancers, Pilates uses controlled, low-repetition movements on mats and spring-based apparatus to target stabilising muscles often neglected in traditional exercise. Ageless Workout’s Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how it differs from yoga and weight training and how Pilates can be used as a valuable took to nurture our longevity. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Dec 26, 2025
Breathe Better, Move Better, Live Longer | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Breathe Better, Move Better, Live Longer | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Your breath is your most powerful performance tool. In this episode of the Live Long Podcast, part of our Move for Life series, coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how breathwork transforms endurance, strength, mobility and daily resilience. From nasal breathing and diaphragmatic control to rhythm, syncopation and sport-specific techniques, we explore how breathing shapes your workout — and your wellbeing. Learn why beginners often hold their breath under stress, how to build fluid breathing for running, spinning, yoga and Pilates, and how controlled breathing helps you sleep better, calm anxiety and recover faster. If you want to move better and live longer, start with your breath. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have an existing health concerns or limited mobility. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount PartiQlar supplements Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Dec 19, 2025
Mind–Body Training for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Mind–Body Training for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Mind–body training is widely recognized as a pillar of healthy aging. Research suggests that how we move — and how we think while we move — are deeply connected. When breath, focus and technique align, we sharpen cognition, reduce stress and build the kind of resilience that keeps us active for life. In this episode of Move for Life, fitness coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explore why the mind–body connection is more than a trend — it’s a practical framework for living longer and living well. From tai chi and yoga to strength training or a simple daily walk, they highlight the unifying theme of intentionality: paying attention to what the body is doing and why. Even small rituals — stepping outside for a dose of “ecotherapy,” or taking a mindful decision-making walk — can transform everyday movement into powerful brain-training moments. Studies now show that moderate physical activity can ease anxiety and depression as effectively as some medications. It’s a compelling reminder that exercise isn’t just for the body — it’s one of the most potent tools we have for lifelong mental well-being. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have an existing health concerns or limited mobility. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
8min•Dec 12, 2025
How Light Disrupts Our Sleep | Prof. Philippa Gander

How Light Disrupts Our Sleep | Prof. Philippa Gander

Our understanding of the body's internal clocks is rapidly evolving, with new research shedding light on the powerful effects of circadian rhythms. From the way artificial light disrupts our sleep patterns to how animals’ natural cycles offer valuable insights into human health, the science is undeniable. Dr. Philippa Gander, a leading expert in sleep and circadian rhythms and author of Life in Sync: The Science of Internal Clocks and How We’re Disrupting Them explains how these disruptions impact not just humans but entire ecosystems, including marine life. Her groundbreaking work also reveals the profound effects of light pollution, offering fresh perspectives on how we can better align our lives with our biological clocks. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, Gander also highlights practical ways we can make adjustments to better sync our lives with nature’s rhythms for improved health and well-being. Photo credit: Lucia Zanmonti ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
41min•Dec 9, 2025
Why Farmers’ Walks Boost Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Why Farmers’ Walks Boost Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Farmers’ walks - carrying weight in each hand and moving with steady control - are catching on as a simple, full-body exercise that mirrors real life. In this episode Ageless Workout creators Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, explain why this straightforward movement does far more than build strength. It boosts grip power - a marker often linked with overall health and longevity - and helps improve posture, core stability, and balance. Switch to a single side carry and you add a strong anti-tilt challenge that wakes up the entire midsection. From staying ready for travel to handling everyday tasks with confidence, the farmers’ walk reflects the kind of movement that supports aging well. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying a fitness routine. You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have an existing health concerns or limited mobility. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
9min•Dec 5, 2025
Kettlebell Swings for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Kettlebell Swings for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

The kettlebell swing is a cornerstone exercise for building strength, power, and cardiovascular fitness - all in one efficient, full-body movement. Proper technique is key: mastering the hip hinge, engaging the core, and selecting the right load are essential to protect the back and generate force through the glutes. In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how this ‘super movement’ enhances stability, balance, and body awareness. They highlight why kettlebell swings are especially valuable for older adults, helping maintain quick, reactive strength for daily life. The conversation also covers how to warm up dynamically, integrate swings into broader routines - alongside planks, circuits, or resistance training - and how group workouts can boost motivation and social connection. You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have an existing health concerns or limited mobility. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying a fitness routine. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
8min•Nov 28, 2025
Move Better, Live Longer: The Power of Functional Training | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Move Better, Live Longer: The Power of Functional Training | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Functional training is redefining what it means to stay fit for life. Instead of chasing personal records in the gym, this approach focuses on the movements that matter most—squatting, lifting, balancing, and moving with control—to preserve independence and prevent injury. In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how functional fitness supports healthy aging and long-term vitality. They discuss how to tailor workouts to your lifestyle and age, set realistic baselines, and build habits that stand the test of time. More than a trend, functional training offers a cost-effective, evidence-based path to longevity—linking movement, nutrition, sleep, and social connection to a longer, healthier life. The ultimate goal: stay capable, strong, and independent for as long as possible, compressing decline into the shortest time. You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have existing health conditions or limited mobility. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
9min•Nov 21, 2025
Perfect Your Plank: Core Strength and Stability for Life  | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Perfect Your Plank: Core Strength and Stability for Life | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

The plank may look simple, but it’s one of the most effective full-body exercises for building strength, stability, and balance. In this Move for Life episode, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how mastering the plank can transform your movement and longevity. They break down the fundamentals of proper form, explain safe progressions from wall and knee-supported planks to more advanced variations, and discuss how to integrate planks into your workouts for the greatest benefit. The conversation emphasizes control over duration, the importance of protecting the lower back, and why medical clearance and qualified guidance are key—especially for beginners and older adults. Whether you’re building a stronger core or seeking better posture and balance, this episode offers practical insights to make every plank count. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
9min•Nov 14, 2025
The Ageless Core: Strength, Balance & Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

The Ageless Core: Strength, Balance & Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

A strong core is far more than a set of visible abs - it’s the foundation for every movement you make. This intricate network of muscles stabilizes your spine, improves posture, and protects against injury. As we age, maintaining core strength and endurance becomes essential for balance, mobility, and overall vitality. In this Move for Life conversation, Peter Bowes talks with Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, fitness professionals and co-founders of the Ageless Workout, about how to build and sustain core strength for life. They discuss simple, equipment-free exercises - like bird dogs, hip bridges, and planks - that create a strong, functional foundation when performed with proper form and mindful engagement. By training both strength and endurance through timed holds, structured sets, and purposeful movement, you can support longevity, confidence, and pain-free mobility at any age. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Nov 7, 2025
Building a Culture of Movement | Kwame Terra

Building a Culture of Movement | Kwame Terra

Kwame Terra is on a mission to make movement a cultural norm and health an accessible part of everyday life. Through his community-based bEHR Health platform, the New Orleans athlete is reimagining wellness through walking, technology, and social connection. His mission: to make healthy choices desirable, accessible, and part of daily life, particularly within Black communities that have long faced systemic health gaps. Terra promotes walking as a low-cost, high-impact path to improved longevity and reduced health disparities. He’s developed tools such as personal health scores and participation challenges that turn physical activity into an engaging, collective experience. Earlier this year, he walked more than two million steps in 30 days - a record-breaking endurance feat that underscored his message that modest, consistent movement can transform health outcomes. Now, with the launch of the bEHR Health app, he aims to deliver real-time health feedback and community-driven challenges directly to users’ hands - turning wellness into a shared, sustainable habit. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, Terra discusses the role of culture, environment, and feedback in shaping lasting habits - and why small steps, taken together, can help close health gaps and extend healthspan. Related: Check out our 20-part series, Move for Life ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
37min•Nov 1, 2025
The Single-Leg Stand Challenge | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

The Single-Leg Stand Challenge | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

A simple one-leg stand is a surprisingly powerful test of balance, coordination, and how well your body is aging. In this episode of our series, Move for Life, trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna show how this fun, focused move lights up your core, glutes, and posture—while improving breath control and body awareness. They guide you through progressions—from fingertip support to eyes closed and longer holds—that boost stability, confidence, and even gait. Yoga, barre, and Pilates make great complements. Nate and Shebah also stress practicing on both sides, focusing on form (not ego!), and enjoying the process. With a playful attitude and a “start where you are” mindset, this simple balance drill can help keep you strong, steady, and independent for years to come. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying a fitness routine. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Oct 31, 2025
Balance Training: The Secret to Fall Prevention and Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Balance Training: The Secret to Fall Prevention and Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Age-related decline in our ability to balance increases the risk of falls and loss of independence among older adults. But balance is a trainable skill. In this Move for Life episode fitness trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna discuss practical strategies such as daily single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, backward walking and integrating balance drills into routine tasks like brushing teeth. They focus on progressive challenges—such as standing on one leg with eyes closed—and the role of functional training tools like wobble boards to improve posture, reaction time and agility. The core message: consistent, simple practice can markedly improve stability, reduce frailty and extend healthy, independent years. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying a fitness routine. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
12min•Oct 24, 2025
How Strong Relationships Add Years to Your Life | Ken Stern

How Strong Relationships Add Years to Your Life | Ken Stern

Social bonds may be the most overlooked key to longevity. In this episode, Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100, explains how connection, purpose, and community can profoundly extend healthspan. Drawing on insights from Japan, Singapore, Korea, Spain, and Italy, he reveals how cultures that value older adults achieve healthier, longer lives. He contrasts this approach with the U.S., where technology-driven isolation and ageist norms undermine health and life expectancy. Intergenerational programs, lifelong learning, and community design that fosters everyday contact offer practical remedies for urban, high-stress environments. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, Stern challenges the “three-stage life” model and reframes later years as a period for contribution rather than decline. Ken Stern is the founder of The Longevity Project and author of “ Healthy to 100: Lessons from the World’s Healthiest Countries.” A former CEO of National Public Radio, he focuses on reimagining work, retirement, and social connection for healthier, longer lives. Time-line Mitopure (a highly pure form of Urolithin A) boosts the health of our mitochondria – the battery packs of our cells – and improves muscle strength. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
34min•Oct 20, 2025
Post-Workout Static Stretching: Reduce Muscle Tension, Pain, and Injury Risk | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Post-Workout Static Stretching: Reduce Muscle Tension, Pain, and Injury Risk | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Static stretching is a crucial, often skipped step in post-workout recovery, with benefits that extend beyond cooling down. In this episode of our 20-part series, Move for Life, Peter Bowes is joined by Ageless Workout coaches, Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, to explore how holding stretches can ease muscle tension, support flexibility, and mitigate injury risk. They suggest whole-body routines, prioritizing major muscle groups like hamstrings and hips significantly aid everyday health and wellbeing. Nate highlights static stretching as a daily “reset,” while Shebah underscores mindset and time management as barriers and solutions. Together, they offer practical ways to build small, consistent habits that enhance longevity. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or modifying any fitness program. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount PartiQlar supplements Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Oct 17, 2025
From Stiff to Strong: Smarter Warm-Ups & Mobility Exercises for Older Adults | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

From Stiff to Strong: Smarter Warm-Ups & Mobility Exercises for Older Adults | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Dynamic stretching is an essential warm-up tool, priming muscles and joints for movement by improving mobility, increasing blood flow, and preparing the body for safer, more effective exercise Ageless Workout trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how warming up reduces injury risk - especially for older adults - while enhancing range of motion and exercise quality. In conversation with Peter Bowes, they highlight the benefits of directional movement and why aging bodies often need longer, more deliberate warm-ups. They note that short daily bouts of dynamic movement help maintain balance, gait, and functional mobility, countering stiffness caused by sedentary routines. Their core message: a well-structured warm-up primes both body and mind, improving performance and protecting long-term health. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or modifying any fitness program. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount PartiQlar supplements Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
9min•Oct 10, 2025
Flexibility & Mobility: Non-Negotiable for Aging Well | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Flexibility & Mobility: Non-Negotiable for Aging Well | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins

Flexibility and mobility underpin healthy aging and longevity. In this episode Peter Bowes explores practical steps to enhance our ability to move with ease and remain active for as long as possible. Fitness trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain that sport-related strains, from pickleball to tennis, occur when warm-ups and range-of-motion work are neglected. We discover why everyday routines, from morning stretches to foam rolling and mindful cooldowns, are accessible habits that sustain independence and resilience. This is the latest in our 20-part series, Move for Life. You should consult your healthcare providers before starting or modifying a fitness routine. ----- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
10min•Oct 3, 2025
Is Society Shortening Lives? The Lifespan Inequality Crisis | Dr. Tyler Evans

Is Society Shortening Lives? The Lifespan Inequality Crisis | Dr. Tyler Evans

Extending our healthy years isn’t just about eating well and exercising — it’s also about the systems around us. Social policies, public health programs, and access to care all play a huge role in how long and how well we live. In this episode, we look at what it takes to improve health for everyone, everywhere. We each have personal choices to make, but what about the bigger picture? Dr. Tyler Evans is a physician, infectious disease specialist, and author of Pandemics, Poverty and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to Covid-19. In a wide-ranging conversation with Peter Bowes, Dr. Evans connects stalled life expectancy to weakened safety nets, unequal access to healthcare, and the cracks exposed by recent global crises. He emphasizes practical action — meeting people where they are, funding prevention, and rebuilding systems that can spot and stop health threats early. Drawing on his experience from Los Angeles’s Skid Row to global epidemic response, Evans calls for a non-partisan, evidence-driven approach that focuses on those most at risk — because when the most vulnerable communities thrive, everyone benefits. ---- This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout - EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
39min•Oct 2, 2025
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