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A Return to Form: Overcoming Illness with Maren Jensen

May 16, 2024

Former actress Maren Jensen shares her health journey from Hollywood glamour to chronic illness. Topics include integrative medicine, mindfulness, balanced lifestyle, meditation, and nutritional supplements. Discover how she overcame struggles and prioritized wellness at 67.

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Maren Jensen

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Marin Jensen advocates for integrative medicine and balanced lifestyle for health and longevity.

Prioritizing mental well-being through mindfulness meditation aids in clarity and positivity amidst health challenges.

Deep dives

Marin's Health Crisis and Recovery Journey

Marin Jensen, a former actress, shares her health crisis experience that led to a post-viral syndrome resembling chronic fatigue syndrome. Stricken during a demanding film project after a nine-month actor strike, the experience left her incapacitated in her mid-20s. Her journey to recovery involved integrated Eastern and Western medical modalities, herbal remedies, homeopathy, acupuncture, and vitamin infusions, emphasizing the importance of finding the right physicians and treatments.

Introduction

2min

Excitement of Representation, Imposter Syndrome, and Beauty Event

3min

The Democratization of Wellness in Real Estate and Its Impact on Wellbeing

4min

Exploring Health, Wellness, and Overcoming Challenges in the Entertainment Industry

4min

Reflections on Acting, Health Struggles, and Finding Answers

8min

Journey to Optimal Health and Wellness

19min

Business mention, Sponsor Ad, Staying Present Tips, and Listener Appreciation

4min

This week on the SuperAge podcast, we are joined by Maren Jensen, a former actress known for her role in "Battlestar Galactica" and a vibrant advocate for health and longevity. Maren opens up about her transition from the glitz of Hollywood to battling chronic health issues, which reshaped her approach to wellness and self-care. Her story is not just about challenges but also about profound transformation and the power of integrative medicine. Today, at 67, she's a testament to the benefits of mindfulness and a balanced lifestyle that includes meditation and a careful diet. Our conversation covers everything from her early career to her current health practices and her latest venture into nutritional supplements.

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Key Moments
“You do have to sort of muster whatever strength you have and really focus on how you can think better. What's your plan of attack, whether it's online or what you can do better?”

“You're as strong as your weakest link, so you can be and you know, robust health and yet have one serious problem and that could be your downfall, even though, you know, 95% of you is fantastic. And we've all seen this happen.”

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