AGEIST
The AGEIST podcast is where we rewrite life after 50. Hosted by David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and Super Age, we talk with extraordinary people—scientists, creatives, and thinkers—about living vibrantly in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. From longevity science to emotional well-being, fitness to purpose, we explore the tools and mindsets that help us stay curious, energized, and deeply engaged with life. This isn’t about aging gracefully—it’s about living boldly.
Episodes
287 episodes
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg: What Doctors Miss in Menopause
This week on The AGEIST Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg explains why menopause care needs more science, more honesty, and more respect for women’s ability to make informed choices. Listeners will learn how to think about HRT, breast cancer risk, t...
Dr. Florence Comite: Own Your Health Destiny
This week on The AGEIST Podcast, Dr. Florence Comite, clinician-scientist, and author of Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, explains why “normal” lab results can miss the early signals that shape long-t...
The Science Behind The Super Age Games
This week on The AGEIST Podcast, David Stewart sits down with Heather Hurlock, founding editor of The Mindset by Super Age, to explain the thinking behind the Super Age Games and the science that shaped t...
Christene Barberich: How to Edit Your Life at 57
A conversation with the Refinery29 founder and mind behind A Tiny Apt. about what midlife sharpens: your sense of what matters, what no longer fits, and how your surroundings affect your mood, ...
Joanne Stanway: Holograms, Not Dinosaurs
Ever wonder what holographic communication actually looks like in practice? Joanne Stanway, in tandem with Proto, has her finger on the pulse and plays an active role in the development of the medium, from life-size live beaming to AI personas ...
Dr. Chris Rhodes on Fasting Without Hunger
Dr. Chris Rhodes explains what fasting is actually doing in the body, where the benefits begin, and why shorter fasting windows may not deliver what many people expect. He walks us through the science behind fasting mimetics, including how his ...
David Vaux (Revisited): Surprising Benefits of Simple Fitness Habits
Looking for quick strategies for building sustainable fitness habits? This week, we revisit a conversation with former firefighter-turned-o...
Donnie Moss: Strength Training Starting at 55
Donnie Moss explains how she went from cardio-only routines to strength training at 55 and why she now pushes “move every day” as the baseline for feeling better. She shares a practical approach built around short, doable workouts that help mid...
David Donnelly: Can Humans Reach 150?
Filmmaker David Donnelly joins us to discuss his new documentary Forever Young, an exploration of the rapidly advancing science of longevity. What began as a skeptical investigation in...
Dr. Peter Kevorkian: Is Chiropractic Healthcare’s Blind Spot?
brain and body, plus what chiropractic can and cannot claim to “treat.” He shares a practical framework for finding a chiropractor you trust, including what to look for if you’re bringing in kids, athletes, or older adults. The conversation wid...
Judi Wineland: Why Women Travel Better
Judi Wineland, world traveler and founder of AdventureWomen explains how a lifetime of extreme travel shaped her idea of “aliveness,” and why the right trip can change your relationship to your body, your confidence, and your attention. She bre...
Oliver Amdrup-Chamby: The Truth About Protein Powders
Most people focus on how much protein they eat, but Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, founder of health and wellness supplement brand Puori, argues the bigger question is whether your protein source is potent enough to support muscle as y...
Jennifer Walsh Uses Beauty to Rewire the Brain
Jennifer Walsh explains how beauty is more than pleasant—it’s biologically necessary. In this episode, she breaks down neuroaesthetics, the science of how art, nature, and well-designed environments influence our nervous systems and cognitive p...
Dr. Lynn Marie Morski: Psychedelics and Longevity
Dr. Lynn Marie Morski returns to discuss the fast-evolving science and practical application of psychedelics, for mental health and longevity. We unpack new studies on psilocybin’s potential to influence cellular aging—like preserving telomere ...
Christine Sperber: Tools for Transformation
Christine Sperber joins us to unpack how we navigate the murky in-between of life transitions, especially during midlife. She shares practical tools for becoming more self-aware and talks about the importance of curiosity, internal listening, a...
Michelle MacDonald: Aging Isn’t the Limiting Factor
In this re-airing of a favorite episode, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald challenges everything you've been told about aging, strength, and what's "normal" after 40. She explains why sarcopenia isn’t inevitable and how most women are deeply und...
Jenn Drummond: World Records, Reinvention, and Motherhood
After a near-fatal car crash, Jenn realized she had been living for others and it was time to live for herself. That moment launched her on a quest that made her the first woman to summit the second highest peak on every continent. In this epis...
Dr. Scott Sherr on Gut Health and Longevity
When it comes to optimizing our entire biological systems from the ground up, where do we start? This week, Dr. Scott Sherr introduces Health Optimization Medicine, a groundbreaking clinical framework targeting cellular and gut health to restor...
Michel May: Hidden Toxins In Your Bedding
Michel May, founder of Aizome and expert in nontoxic textiles, joins us to unpack the hidden health hazards in our bedding. He explains how synthetic dyes and petrochemical-based textiles may be impacting our health, particularly our skin micro...
Dr. Ella Faktorovich on Lens Implants and Aging Eyes
Dr. Ella Faktorovich joins us to unpack the latest advances in laser vision correction and lens implant surgery. She breaks down what makes these procedures safer and more effective than ever, and who stands to benefit most. We explore the life...
Dr. Brendan Murray: The Myth of Age-Related Pain
Dr. Brendan Murray shares insights from decades of experience treating elite athletes and everyday patients alike. He explains why poor movement mechanics, not aging, are the real cause of most joint pain and physical decline. Listeners will le...
Eric Williamson, PhD: Stop Fearing Seed Oils
Eric Williamson, PhD, registered dietitian and Director of Nutrition at Canyon Ranch, lays out a clear, practical roadmap for building a better relationship with food. For starters, he explains why one-size-fits-all advice around protein, fiber...
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg: The Truth About HRT
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg is shifting the menopause conversation with science, compassion, and boldness. In this re-airing of one ...
Mike Siemens on Training Smarter After 50
Mike Siemens, Director of Performance Science at Canyon Ranch, explains how performance science helps people train for what really matters—from lifting a suitcase to hiking at 90. He breaks down the importance of VO2 max, zone 2 training, and s...
Amy Hawthorne on Shame, Trauma, & Healing
Amy Hawthorne, director of mental health and wellness at Canyon Ranch, joins us on The AGEIST Podcast to talk about the real drivers of change, and why simply knowing what to do often isn’t enough. She explains how shame, trauma, and o...
