Most people don't actually want to live to 90 or 100. Not because they don't love life—but because they're afraid of what those extra years might look like. Loss of independence. Chronic pain. Medications. Watching their world slowly shrink. When people say, "I don't want to live that long," what they're really saying is, "I don't want to live like that."

In the first episode of this new Year series, Ted reframes the entire conversation around aging. Instead of asking how long you'll live, he asks a more important question: How well will you live? Ted talks about healthspan—the years you remain strong, mobile, mentally sharp, and independent—and explains why it matters far more than lifespan alone.

He also breaks down why so much age-related decline is driven by lifestyle, not genetics, why modern healthcare focuses on crisis instead of prevention, and which core pillars actually determine how you age.

If you want 2026 to be the year you stop fearing the future and start building a body—and a life—that lasts, this is where the conversation begins. Listen now!

You'll learn:

How metabolic dysfunction silently accelerates aging

The role of muscle, strength, and power in maintaining independence

Why cardiovascular fitness and VO₂ max are strong predictors of longevity

How visceral fat drives inflammation and chronic disease

Why weight loss alone doesn't fix metabolic health

What Ted discusses in this episode:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:00) The Reality of Aging and Healthcare

(04:38) The Longevity Masterclass: Healthspan vs. Lifespan

(14:32) The Importance of Metabolic Health

(17:12) Muscle Strength and Power: Your Aging Insurance Policy

(18:36) Heart Aging and VO2 Max

(19:50) Brain Aging and Lifestyle Factors

(21:45) Series Overview and Conclusion

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