The Aging Well Podcast Radical Responsibility: What It Takes to Age with Strength and Power | Ep. 279
Welcome to The Aging Well Podcast, where we explore the science, stories, and strategies behind living a longer, healthier, and more purposeful life.In this episode, we sit down with Kristina Morros—Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, health coach, competitive paddle board racer, and author of the bold and transformational book Get Healthy or Get Dead. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Kristina brings no-nonsense insight into what it really takes to take charge of your health—before it’s too late.We talk about her journey from the operating room to the frontlines of lifestyle change, the core principles behind her book, and how athletic discipline, mindset, and metabolic awareness can help you reclaim your vitality at any age. Kristina challenges us to take radical responsibility for our well-being, showing that aging well isn’t about hacks—it’s about habits, purpose, and the will to change.If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your health and start aging with power, this conversation is for you.
Topics include:
• The truth behind “Get Healthy or Get Dead”
• How clinical experience shaped Kristina’s coaching philosophy• Personal responsibility in health and longevity
• Starting a health journey in your 40s, 50s, and beyond
• The connection between movement, mindset, and aging
• Training and competing in paddle board racing over 40
• How to stop feeling stuck and start aging well
Connect with Kristina Morros at: https://gethealthyorgetdead.com
@gethealthyorgetdead
https://gethealthyorgetdead.substack.com/
Other links suggested by Kristina:
Flying Fish Board Company: https://www.flyingfishboardco.com/
Last Paddler Standing: https://lastpaddlerstanding.com/
Our Local Paddle Club in Santa Rosa Beach, FL https://www.facebook.com/groups/697573993000265
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