#377. The 4 Pillars for Longevity with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem
Instilling Longevity Principles in Kids and the Importance of Play
The speakers discuss the importance of leading by example in teaching kids about longevity principles, highlighting the benefits of creating a fun and playful environment for exercise and the positive effects of participating in multiple sports.
Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, founder of Gladden Longevity, details the 4 pillars of longevity and helps you avoid chasing the “shiny objects” the online gurus espouse. His trailblazing approach goes beyond just diet and exercise to incorporate cutting-edge science across four pillars: life energy (e.g., mindset, feeling loved/worthy, mental health), longevity, health, and performance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why developing a "growth mindset" is crucial for longevity success
- How to train your nervous system to be resilient and youthful
- Why you should focus on improving your VO2Max
- How 30 minutes of interval training per week can sharpen cognitive function
- The benefits of flow states
- Why you must work on all four pillars simultaneously to overcome exponential decline
With over 20 years of medical experience and expertise in longevity, Dr. Gladden provides a wealth of insights to help you optimize and sustain healthspan and lifespan. His integrative approach leverages advanced diagnostics to identify and address the root causes of aging. If you want to maximize vitality as you age, this wise conversation is essential listening. Tune in now to learn the keys to living young for a lifetime.
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Quotable moments:
"It's really somebody's mindset and mental health that really determine how they age." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"A growth mindset is really about identifying what are the questions that are going to carry you forward that are going to develop growth and improvement." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"You're really training your nervous system. A muscle is just a dumb piece of meat." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"Having a high VO2 max is associated with everything good in life." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
"Train your nervous system, push into the unknown here." - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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