The School of Greatness

Aging in Reverse & Debunking Common Health Myths

Aug 18, 2023

Peter Attia, a physician focusing on longevity, discusses how modern life extends our years but often reduces our quality of life. He emphasizes the impact of aging on physical health. Mark Sisson, an endurance athlete and author, shares insights on nutrition and exercise strategies that optimize performance as we age. Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist, highlights the mind-body connection, offering strategies for mental wellness and the importance of community support in achieving a balanced life.

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Nicole LePera

Mark Sisson

Peter Attia

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The type and timing of food consumed before bed can affect sleep quality, with simple carbohydrates and high glycemic load foods causing a glycemic roller coaster and protein raising body temperature.

Adopting a long-term approach to training by focusing on stability, strength, aerobic efficiency, and anaerobic performance can support overall health and improve physical capabilities into old age, while incorporating intermittent periods of lower-intensity training can contribute to long-term success.

Adequate sleep, ideally around 8 hours a night, plays a critical role in overall health and allows the body to repair and maintain energy levels, with establishing a consistent sleep schedule and engaging in a wind-down routine or hot-cold therapy helping to prepare the body for sleep.

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The 21 Day Transformation

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The Importance of Consistency in Training

02:16

The Impact of Excessive Cardiovascular Training on Mortality

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Intro

4min

Eating, Exercise, and Aging

19min

Unlocking the Value of Amazon Prime

2min

Fueling Performance: Fat vs. Carbs

4min

Mindful Eating and the Benefits of Collagen

3min

The Power of Sleep and Balance

12min

Transforming Through Nutrition

9min

Navigating Awareness and Relationships

8min

The Impact of the Nervous System on Well-Being

2min

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Peter Attia discusses why we’re living longer, but our quality of life is decreasing. Aging often comes with significant physical problems that are increasingly tough to deal with. As we get older, we may develop knee or hip problems, hearing or vision loss, or even memory problems. These things have a significant impact on our lives and our families — so how can we stay healthier longer?

Mark Sisson is a decorated endurance athlete who used to race competitively in triathlons and qualified for the Olympic marathon team. He has decades of experience in what works and what doesn’t when it comes to diet and workouts for optimal performance. His bestselling book, The Primal Blueprint, is centered on the idea that when we get our bodies to burn fat instead of sugar or carbs, we function the way we were built to.

Rich Roll battled alcohol addiction from the age of 17 to 31. When he finally went to a treatment center, he spent 100 days there, instead of the typical 28 days. But it changed his life, and he never returned to his previous bad habits. When he got out of the treatment center, he pursued a career most people would consider ideal and made a great living. The problem was, it wasn’t the life he wanted, and it physically took a toll on him.

Dr. Nicole LePera is a Holistic Psychologist who believes that mental wellness is for everyone. She evolved her more traditional training from Cornell University and The New School to one that acknowledges the connection between the mind and body. Dr. LePera founded the Mindful Healing Center in Center City Philadelphia where she works with individuals, couples, and families taking gut health, sleep, movement, cellular health, belief, and mindfulness into treatment.

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