Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Ian White in this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast. Dr. White is considered a leading expert in the field of aging and regenerative medicine, with 20 years of experience working with stem cells, regenerative cells, and tissue regeneration. Dr. White currently sits as the CEO and CSO of Neobiosis, LLC, a perinatal regenerative tissue research and manufacturing CDMO facility, and serves as the vice president and member of the board of directors of the American College of Regenerative Medicine. Dr. White is the co-founder of the Space-Aging Research Institute. In this episode, they talk about how aging in nature is optional, how many species are able to uncouple biological aging from chronological aging, and the need for the public to change their perception of longevity research if they want to see scientific advancements in their lifetime Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden introduces Dr. Ian White and notes that Dr. White is the co-founder of the Space Aging Research Institute. (1:15) Ian gives an example of putting a young mouse and an old mouse together, the old mouse becomes younger, and the young mouse becomes older based on different markers of aging. (2:16) Ian talks about the progress of the work they are doing and how they have been able to identify over four hundred bioactive proteins that are secreted into the amniotic fluid. (5:42) Ian explains that there are many different types of RNA. (7:00) Ian mentions that DNA can last for millions of years. (9:00) Dr. Gladden asks Ian to run through how the process works. (11:25) Dr. Gladden wants to know how the fluids collected are being used. (13:10) Ian describes how sports people, celebrities, and people from all walks of life use the products to regain what they have lost due to injury or concussion. (14:55) Ian says that the biological structure of a human is very complex, and there can't be one cure-all. (16:25) Ian speaks about how space is unexplored and how our physiology in relation to space is largely unexplored as well. (19:00) Ian emphasizes that since space travel is becoming more popular, they hope to have more short-term excursions to space. (21:45) Dr. Gladden shares that he expects senescence to accelerate up there on some level. (24:30) Dr. Gladden asks Ian to share which metrics are most impacted by the product use. (26:20) Ian reveals that a patient using the product got huge benefits, and her wounds got healed in six days instead of three months, as the doctors said. (28:04) Ian points out that the body does not seem to heal the heart when it's wounded, as that may cause it to rupture. (30:50) Dr. Gladden questions Ian about his experience in areas related to using regenerative medicine for the heart and brain. (33:40) Ian details how to attract new nerve tissues using intramuscular injections. (37:45) Dr. Gladden wants to know what is next for Ian. (39:03) Ian states that in his book, he unifies physics, chemistry, and biology to find out what aging really is. (41:55) Ian clarifies that the reason we age is that we lose the ability to process entropy. (44:11) Ian thinks there is a connection between exiting the growth phase and entering the degenerative phase. (46:18) Ian highlights the importance of asking the right questions about aging. (48:12) Ian notes that eating a lot of sugar when you are young may make it more difficult to stay healthy as you get older. (50:08) Ian advises that we start fighting aging early. (52:22) Dr. Gladden says this is a really fascinating conversation and that he really enjoyed it. (54:32) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Dr. White and Neobiosis, check out the following: Kathy Hebert (Director of Strategic Development): kathy@neobiosis.com, 864-353-5781. Dr. Ian White's LinkedIn: (17) Ian White, Ph.D. | LinkedIn Neobiosis' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neobiosis/ Neobiosis' Website: https://neobiosis.com Get more info about longevity: https://tacrm.org/

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve Reiter in this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast. In this episode, they chat about the year 2022 and what it meant personally and professionally for Dr. Gladden and the podcast. They talk about feeling safe, dry January, intermittent fasting, the importance of drinking water, NAD, and they answer salient questions. Listen to learn more. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Steve wishes Dr. Gladden a happy new year and shares how Dr. Gladden is enjoying his visit to Puerto Rico. (00:25) Steve questions Dr. Gladden about 2022 and how it was for him. (00:49) Dr. Gladden explains how 2022 was a transformative year for him. (1:00) Dr. Gladden speaks about some of the issues he dealt with to become a better person and that feeling safe was one of them. (2:00) Dr. Gladden shares some of the insights he got about wanting to make a life instead of a living. (4:02) Dr. Gladden says you learn to swim by swimming, and you learn to be courageous by being courageous and having courageous conversations. (5:55) Steve hints about "dry January" and asks Dr. Gladden to speak about it. (8:11) Dr. Gladden reveals that there may be some value to "dry January" but that it's more important to ask yourself about your relationship with alcohol and what you want it to be. (10:01) Dr. Gladden adds that some people discover that they are alcoholics when they confront their relationship with alcohol. (12:03) Dr. Gladden expresses that fasting has many benefits. (14:40) Dr. Gladden notes that it is much better to skip dinner than breakfast and suggests that fasting is not harmful but eating too much food in one sitting after fasting is unhealthy. (17:01) Decreasing what you take for dinner in the evening is a healthier way to eat. (18:55) Dr. Gladden gives an example of his great-grandfather, who lived to be ninety-six, and how he drank eight glasses of water daily. (23:00) Dr. Gladden goes over a method by which biological age is measured. (25:38) Dr. Gladden emphasizes that it's not just about measuring the age but about what we do with the results. (27:10) Dr. Gladden states that genetics may be an asset in one situation and a liability in another situation. (28:02) Dr. Gladden points out that you lose sodium and fluid in the sauna, too, and hydrating is important. (29:10) Dr. Gladden advises readers to take deeper looks and read studies in detail when they are posted or released in the news as they may not apply to them and also take other factors at play. (31:39) Dr. Gladden suggests that in dealing with studies, you must look at them through your own lenses to know what works. (33:25) Dr. Gladden advocates that you are better off maximizing your own NAD production. (35:17) Dr. Gladden mentions how Sinclair actually popularized NMN as the best molecule to allow people to make NAD. (37:10) Dr. Gladden believes that NMN will not go away any time soon. (38:46) Dr. Gladden insinuates that NAD may not be suitable for cancer patients. (41:30) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about the podcast and previous episodes, check out the following: Website: https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/ Podcast: https://gladdenlongevitypodcast.com/ Email: podcast@gladdenlongevity.com

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis in this episode of Gladden Longevity. Dr. Nik graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Doctor of Optometry Degree in 1996. Dr. Nik currently owns a full-scope Neuro-Visual Optometry practice in Etobicoke. He specializes in treating those with learning disabilities, mild traumatic brain injury, amblyopia, strabismus, and Sports-Vision training for high-level athletes. In this episode, the chat is about letting go of negative emotions and limiting beliefs to move into a compelling future that includes longevity and how to utilize emotions in a supportive construct. Listen to learn more about how to discover a life with purpose and, in turn, improve longevity. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden goes over who Dr. Nik is and what he does. (00:40) Dr. Gladden narrates how he met Dr. Nik and welcomes Dr. Nik. (1:40) Dr. Nik explains how he and his wife found out they had a challenge with unexplained infertility for three years while trying to have kids. (3:56) Dr. Nik recalls coming across a doctor who only sees patients if they do a nutritional and emotional evaluation. (5:00) Dr. Nik describes a not-so-perfect situation that he and his wife found themselves in sometime back. (7:25) Dr. Nik recollects how he advised his wife not to give in to the negative reports they were receiving while dealing with the health issue of their son. (9:18) Dr. Gladden questions Dr. Nik about vision therapy. (11:29) Dr. Gladden comments on how the brain actually fabricates reality based on very partial information. (14:21) Dr. Gladden asks Dr. Nik to discuss the action one should take. (16:15) Dr. Gladden emphasizes the importance of the energetic lens we are looking through. (20:47) Dr. Nik refers to how vision therapy can help people change their paradigms. (23:24) Dr. Nik states statistics that say that twenty-five percent of every classroom has visionary-related learning disabilities. (26:45) Dr. Gladden refers to the fact that if you close down a camera's aperture, you will have a narrower field of view. (30:00) Dr. Gladden reiterates that we tend to think of the emotional state as the emotional state. (33:21) Dr. Gladden clarifies that safety is associated with each cycle Dr. Nik mentioned. (35:31) Dr. Nik highlights why we consider emotions a good thing. (38:33) Dr. Nik details how a new reality is created. (41:54) Dr. Nik describes a convergence insufficiency. (45:30) Dr. Nik shares insight he received from patients during Covid. (47:38) Dr. Nik recounts how he thought they were focusing on the problem and not the potential. (49:37) Dr. Nik advises that it is important for us to be responsible and real. (51:19) Dr. Nik communicates that if we know what is going on neuro-visually, we can have a deeper conversation in understanding the potential of each patient. (54:30) Dr. Nik reveals that he has done every therapy there is to do for his son and continues to do vision therapy with him. (57:45) Dr. Gladden commends Dr. Nik and shares how everything he is doing is really fascinating. (1:00:17) Dr. Nik points out how the emotional state of the parents has a great neurological impact on the child. (1:02:09) Dr. Gladden specifies that nervous parents create nervous kids. (1:04:46) Dr. Nik notes that you can't pick up a concussion with MRI. (1:06:02) Dr. Gladden thanks Dr. Nik for coming on the show. (1:08:10) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Dr. Nik, check out the following: Website (optometry): www.mindseyeoptometry.com Email: drnik@drnik.ca Family website and charity page: www.handfullhearts.com Vision therapy for kids with learning disabilities (charity to support awareness of vision therapy): www.visiondiscover.ca. Coaching website: www.empoweredpracticeculture.com. To get a complimentary consultation, call Dr. Nik's office (416) 237-0630 (or email through their website) and let them know you heard from them on our podcast.

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Melisa Karabeyoglu in this episode of Gladden Longevity. Melisa is a US registered dietician and holds an MSc in Nutrition from Brooklyn College and a BSc in Psychological and Brain Science from John Hopkins University. She is also Vivoo's Nutrition and Wellness Expert. In this episode, they talk about making biohacking much easier and quicker for customers and what an at-home pee test can tell you about your fitness. You also get to hear more about using self-tracking devices to understand our bodies better, why you want to monitor your vitamin C levels daily, and why it's so hard to naturally get minerals like iron, magnesium, and calcium. Are you familiar with what an at-home pee test can tell you about your fitness? Listen to learn more about evidence-based research supporting diet, nutrients, superfoods, and antioxidant-rich key elemental foods to restore and maintain health while avoiding harmful substances and how nutrition can help people excel in life and improve their well-being. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden reveals that he enjoyed this episode as it shows people how they can get real-time feedback for what they take. (1:00) Dr. Gladden welcomes Melisa to the show. (2:00) Dr. Gladden explains what Vivoo is all about and that it's a home urine test. (4:03) Melisa shares that she started out as a dietician and a chef but wanted to take on more and more initiatives. (6:04) Melisa talks about the importance of hydration in our everyday life. (8:05) Dr. Gladden says he exercises daily and drinks water daily. (10:20) Melisa discloses that with Vivoo, it's great to have confirmation about your efforts to stay healthy. (12:00) Dr. Gladden advocates eating your water and vitamin C. (14:23) Melisa details how sodium is responsible for regulating fluids. (16:04) Minerals are essential, and we must consume them constantly. (18:00) Melisa expresses her thoughts about magnesium and how it is necessary for our muscles to function properly. (20:43) Melisa states her enthusiasm for cultures around the world and passion for traveling. (22:00) Melisa echoes Dr. Gladden's thought that most of our sensitivities are because we don't follow a balanced diet. (24:50) Melisa emphasizes how Vivoo shows proof of what you need to know and helps with biohacking. (27:02) Melisa reiterates that the results mean a lot when they are about you and when they are individualized. (29:40) Dr. Gladden brings to our attention that traveling is a challenge for our hydration. (31:55) Melisa promises to hydrate more on the plane or after a trip based on her observations. (32:40) Dr. Gladden speaks of how Vivoo can help you take a preventive posture instead of a reactive posture when dealing with your health. (36:34) Melisa mentions that with biohacking tools, you can just get to play around with different factors to see how your body is reacting. (38:56) Dr. Gladden specifies that magnesium is good for muscle relation, sleep, and recovery from exercise. (40:40) Melisa clarifies that men and women have different needs, which change over time. (42:44) Dr. Gladden recollects how his kidneys were damaged when he was five years old. (46:00) Melisa gives insight into how the test has helped her to know how important sleep is for her. (49:18) Inflammation is damaging because it increases oxidative stress. (50:24) Melisa sheds light on how many Vivoo strips you need and says that it depends on how often you want to test. (52:25) Dr. Gladden thanks Melissa for coming on. (54:30) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Melissa, check out the following: Website: https://vivoo.io/ FB: @Vivoo App LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vivoo/ Instagram: @vivooapp Discount code: code LONGEVITY at www.vivoo.io to get 30% OFF your Vivoo purchase

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Bjørn Ekeberg in this episode of Gladden Longevity. Bjorn is one of the Co-founders of FlexBeam, the world's first targeted red light therapy device, designed to accelerate your body's recovery and optimize health. He has a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science and is also the author of a well-regarded book on metaphysics and cosmology, Metaphysical Experiments: Physics and the Invention of the Universe, and a public debater of cosmology. FlexBeam is portable, flexible, non-invasive, easy to use, and can be used anytime, anywhere, with no side effects. It's already a favorite among athletes, health and fitness enthusiasts, and biohackers worldwide who use it to improve recovery and as an alternative to painkillers. In this episode, they talk about red light therapy and how it is clinically proven to relieve pain, repair cells, boost energy, and reduce inflammation, making it ideal for treating muscular and ligament injuries, and managing pain caused by conditions such as arthritis. Listen to hear more about the overlooked importance of light for health, photobiomodulation, using red light to manage sleep, and managing pain without using painkillers. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Steve starts by giving listeners insight into the show and his conversation with Bjørn Ekeberg about FlexBeam. (00:31) Dr. Gladden speaks about how easy it is to carry the FlexBeam around compared to other products. (1:07) Bjørn explains that he had most of his education in Canada. (4:05) Dr. Gladden points out that light therapy is such a fascinating topic. (6:25) Dr. Gladden reveals that we are all exposed to various levels of light all day long, some are therapeutic, and some are toxic. (8:14) Bjørn tells us that the body can heal itself but just needs the right energy power. (10:00) Bjørn emphasizes that fifty percent of the energy that comes from the sun is infrared. (11:35) Bjørn states that near-infrared light is responsible for the warming effect you can get at the sunset's glow. (14:34) Bjørn discusses the FlexBeam as a targeted red light recovery device and discloses its various features. (16:40) Dr. Gladden questions Bjørn about what he means by recovery. (18:10) Dr. Gladden shares that we get a higher ATP concentration when photobiomodulation is used. (20:00) Bjørn gives examples of athletes using infrared light therapy as a warm-up routine and the benefits they recorded. (22:46) Bjørn reiterates that with the use of light therapy and FlexBeam, you are getting to affect the cell. (26:50) Bjørn lists some of the uses of infrared and how it can give the body a sunlight feeling. (28:00) Bjørn advises that we should not use too much artificial light but expose ourselves to sunlight at every opportunity. FlexBeam is a concentrated dose of what you can get in sunlight and sunset. (30:45) Dr. Gladden asks Bjørn about the frequency of use of the Flexbeam. (33:01) Dr. Gladden wants Bjørn to discuss the company's next steps. (35:15) Dr. Gladden goes over how beneficial the saunas have been and the improvement. (37:53) Bjørn says that the best-infrared therapy device is the one you use most frequently. (38:58) Bjørn mentions some things that stand out for him regarding longevity, including your sunlight exposure and when you get it, sleep tracking, and infrared light therapy. (41:20) Bjørn quizzes doctor Gladden about his understanding of the link between cosmology and longevity. (42:32) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Bjørn, check out the following: Website: DrBjorn.com TW: @doctorbjorn FB: Dr Bjorn Ekeberg IG: @bjornekeberg Website: recharge.health LinkedIn: Bjorn Ekeberg His book: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysical-Experiments-Invention-Universe-Posthumanities/dp/1517905702 Get YOUR FlexBeam with a discount! Link: https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam?ref=y3L_baoAA7CwRX&utm_source=go_aff_pro Code: agehackers10 ($10 off)

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve with Esther Blum in this episode of Gladden Longevity. Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years, she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. Esther received a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston and is a graduate of New York University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. Esther is credentialed as a registered dietitian, a certified dietitian-nutritionist, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), certification from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS). In addition, Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don't Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. Listen to hear more about menopause, taking care of your gut health, the importance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and getting more protein as we age. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden welcomes Esther Blum to the show. (0:40) Dr. Gladden asked Esther to share her background and how she became an expert and menopause queen. (1:12) Esther speaks about what motivated her to do what she does. (3:05) Dr. Gladden asked Esther what she was after when she launched herself out when going into her practice. (4:58) Esther notes how we have been modifying our wheat genetically since the eighties. (7:00) Esther explains that venture capital companies control the food supply of the world. (9:25) Esther describes how she decided to focus on menopause as she saw more and more of it. (12:04) Dr. Gladden questions Esther about her food recommendations for those in the perimenopausal stages. (14:07) Esther mentions that studies support the need for higher protein as we age. (16:35) Esther states that women need not just estrogen and progesterone but also testosterone. (18:25) Esther discloses that she is trying to get women to understand perimenopause. (20:43) Esther clarifies that you can't get the same improvement in bone density without estrogen. (22:40) Dr. Gladden explains that every woman on hormone therapy replacement is different and responds differently. (24:50) Esther points out how she starts with the guts when dealing with client issues. (25:50) Esther reveals that what you feed the gut is really important, and getting rid of inflammatory foods helps. (28:35) Esther breaks down how alcohol increases the level of circulating estrogen for up to six hours after each cocktail. (30:20) Dr. Gladden points out that some people start the health journey but soon give in to self-sabotage. (32:00) Esther expresses that confidence is an inside job and says that no one will ever give it to you, and you have got to understand what makes you feel in your power. (34:53) Dr. Gladden mentions that you need a comprehensive strategy for dealing with life. (37:00) Esther specifies how a bump in insulin temps down cortisol. (39:30) Dr. Gladden comments about how building heart muscle and vascular resilience is really important. (41:27) Dr. Gladden describes how the caption on Esther's website is empowering. (43:24) Esther also talks about using laser therapy to build collagen in the vaginal walls. (45:00) Esther hints that some women who gain weight during menopause don't feel attractive. (47:40) Esther advises that it is essential to find the right practitioner who understands your vision and supports you. (49:12) Dr. Gladden thanks Esther for coming on the show. (50:00) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity LinkedIn: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Esther, or follow her and her work: Website: https://estherblum.com/ Email: hello@estherblum.com Facebook: @LivingGorgeous LinkedIn: @EstherBlumRd Instagram: @gorgeousesther Youtube: @EstherBlum Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Esther-Blum/e/B001JS7HPS For Esther's gift to you: http://estherblum.com/menopause

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve Reiter in talks about all things longevity, the misconceptions, and things to note going forward. Are proponents of longevity really making headway? What should be done, and what are the prospects of success? Listen to this episode to hear some thoughts and perspectives about longevity. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden mentions sending Steve a text to discuss their thoughts on Longevity. (0:50) Dr. Gladden hints that people don't understand longevity and have many misconceptions. (1:05) Dr. Gladden speaks about how longevity has transitioned from a science of living a long time into a science of being young and vibrant. (2:25) Dr. Gladden gives examples of people talking about aging, yet they are aging. (3:27) Dr. Gladden mentions how many millionaires are focused on trying to make more money and how billionaires are more focused on the meaning of life and making an impact. (5:23) Dr. Gladden states that the beauty of longevity is that you get to have more impact. (7:05) Dr. Gladden gives an example of a universe where you can stay thirty for your entire life. (10:45) Dr. Gladden points out that athletes seem to peak in their late twenties or early thirties. (12:55) Dr. Gladden notes that the upcoming generation has a better shot at longevity. (14:00) Dr. Gladden reveals that longevity is not just about not aging but making an impact. (15:55) Dr. Gladden clarifies that what you did in your twenties will not work in your fifties. (18:20) Steve asks about recommendations for those in their fifties to stay as young as possible. (19:30) Steve questions Dr. Gladden about the breakthroughs he has had over the last ten years that have become cornerstones of his practice. (21:50) Dr. Gladden lists out the four circles that they have at Gladden Longevity: the Life Energy circle, the Longevity circle, the Performance circle, and the Health circle (23:35) Dr. Gladden emphasizes that his approach is to work from the inside out or focus on being young from the inside out. (25:25) Dr. Gladden applauds Steve for taking action and taking control of his life. (28:00) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Max Newlon, the President of BrainCo USA. Max has a Master's from Harvard Graduate School of Education and years of clinical trial experience at Beth Israel Deaconess and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He was the lead coordinator for a $1 million IARPA study on cognitive enhancement and has leadership development industry experience. He is also the President of BrainCo, which grew out of the Harvard Innovation Lab. BrainCo develops cognitive training technology products and applies this expertise in machine learning, design, and neuroscience to create innovative cognitive-based applications. FocusCalm is one of the company's verticals that uses neurofeedback to help users train and optimize their brains. In this episode, you get to learn more about optimizing your life by gaining control of your brain using FocusCalm. Max advocates that your brain is always capable of change and is within your control. Are you interested in optimizing your life, learning about brain modulation, brain reprogramming, and improving the quality of your life? Listen to hear more about shifting your mindset to understand you can change your brain, learn to observe and be aware of your mental state, and deepen your mindfulness. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Show notes: Steve starts out by disclosing Dr. Gladden's current location. (0:28) Dr. Gladden tells us that brain modulation and brain programming are important for health, longevity, performance, and improving the quality of life. (1:12) Dr. Gladden reiterates that the fundamental issue with all health and all health optimization is the brain or a function of brain programming and re-programming. (2:07) Dr. Gladden questions Max about why he decided to focus on the brain. (3:35) Max recounts an experience he had with his teacher calling his parents in the first grade. (5:02) Dr. Gladden confirms that what Max is doing now has been a lifelong passion for him. (7:02) Max explains that many team members have a deep artificial intelligence learning background. (9:25) Max reveals that the best way to understand the brain is to allow the data to tell us what is happening. (11:15) Dr. Gladden shares that he agrees with Max that we need to respond in the face of danger. (14:24) Dr. Gladden points out that some people struggle to meditate. (16:30) Max refers to studies showing that the more people practice, the better their scores. (18:08) Max discloses that he likes to know what his brain is like when doing one activity compared to another. (19:55) Max clarifies that they don't have any data yet to show how the headband helps with a concussion but can definitely help with stress. (22:12) Dr. Gladden defines the flow state as where people report being most satisfied with their lives. (24:09) Dr. Gladden communicates that if you can modulate your mind to match the activity, you go into the flow state. (26:18) Dr. Gladden asks Max about the next big thing he is working on. (28:27) Max advocates that you can change your brain and that you are not stuck with what you have. (30:32) Max explains that they have not done any studies on depression. (33:18) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevitypodcast Twitter: @GLPodcast_ Facebook: @GladdenLongevityPodcast For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Max and the work he does, check out the following: Website: https://brainco.tech | https://focuscalm.com Email: general@brainco.tech | support@focuscalm.com Telephone number: (617) 945-2166 IG: @focus_calm FB: @braincotech | @FocusCalmNeuroWellness Twitter: @BrainCo_Tech | @focuscalm LinkedIn: FocusCalm https://www.linkedin.com/company/75526385/admin/ Discount /Affiliate Link: Longevity10 (10% off of the headband and lifetime subscription) Link: https://focuscalm.com/discount/Longevity10

Join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, Steve Reiter, and Katie Ingram, the Director of Fitness at Gladden Longevity. Katie performs Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests, Resting Metabolic Rate, Pulmonary test (PFT), Evoked EEG, and Max Pulse at Gladden Longevity. In addition, she formulates customized fitness plans for each patient based on the results of genetic testing, blood work, and results from all biometrics. Katie also holds each one accountable and offers support even when traveling in global time zones. As an expert, she possesses these certifications - DEXA, MET TEST(cardiopulmonary exercise tests), ISSA CPT (certified personal trainer), BLS, TRT shockwave, and HOCATT ozone sauna. In this episode, they get into fitness, looking at it from multiple perspectives by considering the psychology of fitness, the passion, how you frame it up, and how you handle the hurdles that come your way when it comes to working out. Katie also delves into why she got involved with Gladden Longevity and spoke about her role as Fitness Director. Listen to hear more about Katie, her passion, and what she does at Gladden Longevity. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred, the new thirty, and living beyond 120! Dr. Gladden begins by saying the episode was fun and listeners will enjoy it. (1:15) Steve questions Katie about her role, title, and responsibilities at Gladden Longevity. (2:24) Katie explains how she interacts with clients when they come into Gladden Longevity. (4:15) Dr. Gladden shares how balance is broken into static and dynamic balance and what each means. (6:26) Steve seeks explanations about why balance is important and should be worked on regularly. (8:00) Dr. Gladden points out how he constantly pushes himself to take fitness seriously, explains what happens when you push yourself to be fit and why balance is critical. (10:25) Katie reveals how trying to understand her sick child instigated her interest in functional medicine. (12:30) Katie describes how she enrolled her son in a program called oral immunotherapy. (14:12) Katie recounts how she got back into dentistry only to decide it wasn't her calling. (16:27) Dr. Gladden describes what a functional and biological dentist does. (18:30) Dr. Gladden discloses that Katie is someone who clients really love talking to. (20:21) Dr. Gladden states he does work out and loves to work out but does not wake up every day wanting to work out. (22:36) Katie discloses that it is hard to make the time, but it's also hard not to do it, so choose your hard. (24:28) Dr. Gladden notes that if you really want to get something done, you will figure out a way to do it. (26:11) Dr. Gladden shares that Katie is fun to work with and commends her curiosity. (28:26) Steve wants to know where Katie's intuition and EQ come from. (31:27) Dr. Gladden defines an optimization mindset which involves learning from what happens. (32:31) Katie sheds light on finding your why and your motivating force. (34:01) Dr. Gladden explains that when you have your health and longevity, it allows you to engage with people and to be doing activities with others that enable them to see your wisdom play out. (36:15) Katie elaborates on the emotional part of a workout. (38:03) Dr. Gladden mentions prioritizing exercise as a big part of your life. (40:39) Dr. Gladden describes doing twenty squats with one leg and twenty squats with the other leg. (43:20) Katie advocates that you can do something every single day, no matter where you are in the world. (44:51) Steve thanks everyone for listening. (45:35) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevitypodcast Twitter: @GLPodcast_ Facebook: @GladdenLongevityPodcast For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Katie, check out the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-ingram-6334a016a/

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, join Dr. Gladden as he sits with Steve Reiter to discuss his story. Steve is the founder and president of the Never Alone Project. In addition, he is a Podcasting, Radio, & Media Production Strategist, Consultant, and Coach with over 22 years in Award-Winning, Internationally Syndicated Media. In this episode, they touch on how Steve learned about the Gladden Longevity Podcast, his journey in the functional health space, dealing with losing a loved one, and starting a non-profit. Show notes: Dr. Gladden welcomes Steve to the show. (1:30) Steve starts on what stimulated his interest in the functional medicine space. (2:35) Steve shares how he decided he didn't want his parents' and grandparents' health challenges to repeat themselves with him. (4:01) Steve talks about how he started getting migraines that were not going away in 2010. (5:46) Steve recalls how he pushed himself to a place of complete burnout. (7:00) Steve details how his wife's health nosedived during pregnancy and her challenges with auto-immune issues. (9:01) Steve mentions how his wife's blood pressure shot up during her pregnancy. (11:09) Dr. Gladden elaborates on how rough hypertension can be. (14:10) Steve discusses his motivation for deciding to listen to as many health materials as possible. (16:15) Steve retells how he came across the Gladden Longevity Podcast. (17:54) Steve talks about a couple of Gladden Longevity Podcast episodes he listened to more than once. (19:53) Steve mentions how Dr. Gladden was one of the three doctors of choice he wanted to reach out to for help with his wife's health. (22:45) Steve explains one of the reasons he respects Dr. Gladden so much. (24:01) Dr. Gladden mentions how impressed he was with Steve and his wife. (26:13) Steve brings up how having love, care, and attention helps patients recover faster. (28:02) Steve adds that he understands the importance of protecting nurses and doctors. (30:05) Steve clarifies that hospital visit restrictions are not just a national crisis but a worldwide one. (31:06) Dr. Gladden emphasizes how important it is to have families around during some procedures in the hospital and to be honest with them. (32:45) Steve states how one doctor's honesty changed his perspective and approach. (34:20) Steve shares how people can find out more about Never Alone. (36:10) Steve touches on how people are unaware of their rights to visit even in states where the law has been passed. (38:11) Dr. Gladden explains how money and lobbying influence significant decisions. (40:20) Steve exposes some show ideas he is excited about. (42:30) Visit our website, www.gladdenlongevitypodcast.com, for more information on this episode and other episodes as well. Click on the link to let us know what you'd like us to talk about on the podcast too! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @gladdenlongevity Twitter: @gladdenlongevit Facebook: @GladdenLongevity For more information on our practice or how to become a client, visit: www.gladdenlongevity.com Call us: 972-310-8916 Or email us: info@gladdenlongevity.com To learn more about Steve's non-profit: www.neveralonepandemic.org https://www.facebook.com/neveralonepandemic https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-never-alone-project/ https://www.instagram.com/neveralonepandemic/