Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120

Dr. Jennifer McCauley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, OSC, NCPT, and owner of Inspire Physical Therapy and Wellness, specializing in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Dr. McCauley joins Dr. Jeffrey Gladden on today's show to introduce the topic of pelvic floor health, pelvic floor therapy, and some vital information for both men and women on the subject. We discuss: -Two thought-provoking quotes from the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (3:09); - A little bit about Dr. Jennifer McCauley's background and how she was led to specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy (6:15); - Various pelvic floor issues that can result from childbirth or any abdominal surgery including, urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, pain with intercourse, constipation, and nerve injuries (8:29); - The importance of having an awareness of pelvic floor health and how it can prepare women pre- and postpartum, as well as with any abdominal surgery (10:50); - What occurs during injuries and what is required to get back to normal function, and how Dr. McCauley works to reprogram the neuromuscular system from the standpoint of pain, movement, and function (13:14); - More about the core, and how the pelvic floor is not separate from the core (16:01); - Things that sabotage the core, and specifically pelvic floor strength, stabilization, and overall alignment (18:26); - Different ways to be proactive against pelvic floor issues and how to relax and release the pelvic floor at home (19:44); - How Dr. McCauley and her team approach treating pain with intercourse from a multi-disciplinary approach (23:19); - Different specialists people can see to work on pelvic floor issues (25:33); - Men's pelvic floor health and various pelvic floor issues they experience (26:21); - What is new at Dr. McCauley's practice, including a Class IV laser that deals with scar tissue, and visceral manipulation (28:57); - How therapy can help people get "un-stuck" and move forward (31:25); - Different ways Dr. McCauley evaluates her patients, including internal manual exams (32:21); - Tools patients can use for homework and therapy (34:13); - How long it generally takes for someone to recover post-surgery (35:52); - NeuFit Therapy and the potential for use in pelvic floor rehabilitation through the transverse abdominous (37:33); - Dr. McCauley's three recommendations that people can do to take care of their pelvic floor (39:10); - How pregnancy can affect the abdominals, and how physical therapy can help close the separated abdomen (43:15); - And more! To learn more about Gladden Longevity, visit www.GladdenLongevity.com To learn more about Dr. McCauley and Inspire Physical Therapy and Wellness, visit www.InspirePTandWellness.com If you mention this podcast, you will get 10% off a 5-Pack Pelvic Floor Package when you call and schedule with Inspire Physical Therapy and Wellness! Follow us on: Instagram: @livingbeyond_120 Twitter: @livingbeyond120 Facebook: www.facebook.com/LivingBeyond120Podcast Follow Inspire Physical Therapy and Wellness on: Instagram: @inspire_pt_and_wellness Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspireptandwellness

Louis Stack is the founder and President of Fitter International, also known as Fitterfirst, which supplies premium professional and personal products that help people recover from and prevent injury, maintain balance and fitness, and keep moving at work. In this exciting episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity and Louis converse about balance training, the various Fitterfirst products, proprioception, and the definition of fitness. We discuss: ⦁ An important update for the Living Beyond 120 Podcast (1:54); ⦁ Dr. Gladden getting into balance training and being introduced to Fitterfirst (2:38); ⦁ Two impactful quotes from Benjamin Franklin (3:45); ⦁ Louis's background and how he began looking into balance training (6:17); ⦁ The various types of balance training and balance boards Louis started out using (13:27); ⦁ What a bongo board is and its unique design (14:40); ⦁ How to safely enter into balance training and the various types of balance boards (15:26); ⦁ The benefits associated with safely approaching balance training for your overall health, as well as injury prevention and improving performance (18:30); ⦁ A story about a young athlete partaking in balance training early on, but suffered an injury after balance training stopped (21:44); ⦁ How these balance boards are a great tool for increasing proprioception and minimizing the risk of injury in athletes (24:17); ⦁ What to do in the instance you feel like you are going to fall off the board (26:21); ⦁ Integrating these boards into common spaces and the workspace (29:34); ⦁ What the Pro Fitter is, and how it is not only great for balance but also quadriceps training (35:43); ⦁ Using the balance boards to wake up your neuromuscular system (37:25); ⦁ Some cautions to take when using these boards for balance training (39:15); ⦁ Balance training allows for your neuromuscular system to become fine-tuned and young (41:42); ⦁ Louis's goal to have balance boards in every home, business, and school in first world countries (45:17); ⦁ What led Louis to want to develop Fitterfirst's Active Office products (51:17); ⦁ The mindset of getting back up (53:05); ⦁ Louis's top three takeaways for listeners (56:48); ⦁ What it actually means to be fit (1:00:16); ⦁ And more! Visit www.fitter1.com for more information about Fitterfirst and to grab some of the wonderful products we discussed. Use the code FITTERLB120 to get 10% off your total! Here is an affiliate link: https://fitter1.ca/pages/fitterfirst-affiliate-program Bio: Louis J. Stack, Founder and President of Fitter International Inc. has been "Leading the World to Better Balance" since 1985. His brand Fitterfirst is recognized worldwide for supplying premium professional and personal products that help people recover from and prevent injury, maintain balance and fitness, and keep moving at work. Throughout his 30-plus years of experience as a business owner, national athlete, and father, he has built a foundation of integrity and quality in everything he does. Along his journey, Stack has been an advocate and industry expert, often leading the way in the physical rehabilitation world and setting precedents in the way we approach our office environment.

Living Beyond 120 offers its very own hydrogen tablet, Living Beyond 120 H2 Molecular Hydrogen; it is a supplement shown to reduce the production of the inflammation-causing COX-2 enzyme. In today's episode, Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity discuss the topic of hydrogen-rich water, as well as discuss the known benefits and new research on the effects of hydrogen-rich water on various biomarkers of aging! We discuss: - The tip of the day, which points out the effects that diet sodas and carbonated water have on your health (2:40); - How eating could be one of the most biologically stressful things on your body (9:49); - The Living Beyond 120 H2 Molecular Hydrogen supplement, and providing clarity on how to take it (15:00); - A new study that shows the effects of six months of hydrogen intake on the molecular and phenotypic biomarkers of aging in adults 70 years and older (21:46); - How the data from the study links hydrogen-rich water to actual changes in biometric and chemical markers (25:57); - Biology being an economy of balance, and how hydrogen plays a role in balancing the system (27:01); - If hydrogen has any role in helping "crepey" skin (27:36); - The value of using hydrogen topically (30:43); - The frequency in which people should be using hydrogen (32:02); - Innovative ways other countries, like Japan, are using hydrogen (33:22); - Potential benefits of using hydrogen when going through chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy (35:15); - Coupling hydrogen water with exercise, and the science behind it (36:38); - Dr. Gladden's empowering question (37:51); - A closing metaphor from Dr. Young (38:45); Purchase the Living Beyond 120 H2 Molecular Hydrogen supplement here: https://shop.livingbeyond120.com/pages/h2max

Today we talk with Dr. William Hsu and his insights into the 5 day fast mimicking diet. He discusses the 3 types of fasting, the significance of our circadian cycles, and the importance of fasting in order to activate significant longevity mechanisms which help promote our overall well being. Hosts: Dr. Mark Young // Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Guest: Dr. William Hsu Highlights from the podcast: (0:55) Introduction (1:51) It's not because of what we know but about what we're asking and how we go about learning. (2:02) Dr. Gladden highlights The common underlying question seems to be, "Can I get back to where I was, health wise?" (4:00) Understanding the game that we're in. (8:25) In the practice of addressing all of these elements people are getting and feeling better overall more so than they have in the past. (9:10) Introducing Dr. William Hsu, Endocrinologist and graduate from Harvard (10:00) Dr. Hsu begins discussing "The Fasting Mimicking Diet" (12:40) Fasting has in large part been overlooked in the medical field. (15:30) Taking a look at Fat, the body's mechanism between feedings. (15:52) Fat is the largest organ in 70% of the American population. (17:05) What is normal? When do we eat (Has an impact on our health) and what do we eat (nutrient composition)? Circadian rhythm. (18:20) The body has an internal mechanism that tells us when to eat and when not to eat. (18:35) Illumination has changed our behaviour. (19:55) Obesity creates resistance to lupton secretary hormone that signals the body when to stop eating. (21:30) The science of Fasting began perhaps 20 or 25 years ago. (22:22) What are the molecular mechanisms that connect nutrition, fasting, and longevity? (22:50) Pulling back from nutrients actually triggers longevity genes and helps promote longer living. (23:15) Fasting actually creates an anti-fragile state. (24:00) Repeated cycle of Fasting and then eating. (24:45) Repeated cycles of fasting and feeding. (25:00) Autophagy — Self consumption. (28:06) What is the optimal hormetic stress? (28:41) Intermittent fasting. (31:21) Fasting for longer than 2 days is referred to as periodic fasting. (32:50) Autophagy does not begin until you have entered into the periodic fasting phase. (33:24) In the 5 day mimicking fast, Dr. Hsu, how did you select the types of foods involved in this fast? (33:55) Dr. Hsu, defines the 3 types of fasting, behavioral, ketogenic and molecular. (34:44) The Fasting Mimicking Diet or fast addresses the molecular or cellular fast. (35:10) Each cell has a receptor or ears and eyes that are referred to as "nutrient sensors." (36:43) Being on and off the gas in order to activate longevity mechanisms. (37:28) Human physiology is all about cycling. (39:07) After that period of fasting, what should you do to regain those nutrients? (40:45) A low calorie diet will cause an individual to lose muscle mass. Fasting changes body, emotion, and behavior. (42:12) x1 a month for the first 3 months and then quarterly afterward (43:22) Would you want to fast when utilizing hormones? (44:40) The importance of cycling with growth hormone and recuperation. (47:45) A lot of people feel better when they are fasting. Mental clarity, more energy and more active. That being said, it will not be the time you get the most gains. (49:17) Fasting changes the hormone bdnf which helps promote mental clarity. (57:45) The game is to modulate hormetic stress (1:00:44) Dr. Hsu, what are the 3 most important takeaways for fasting? Life goals trump health goals, bring someone along on this journey, and start. Links to Fastination — FASTINATION | Facebook The Fast Mimicking Diet — ProLon The Fasting Mimicking Diet® (FMD®) | ProLon® Fast (prolonfast.com) (1:06:00) The Metaphor

Chris Doughty is the founder of Gentian Financial Inc., a comprehensive private wealth management practice that specializes in retirement planning for select clientele. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he has in-depth knowledge of what individuals face when planning for a meaningful retirement. On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity, and Dr. Mark Young talk with Chris about finance and how to set yourself up well to live beyond 120, the mindset shift that comes with this, and how to build a durable and antifragile financial strategy. We discuss… The tip of the day, which touches on emotional intimacy and sexuality within a romantic relationship (1:45); A little bit about Chris, his firm, Gentian Financial, the typical financial and retirement plan, and the paradigm shift that comes with living beyond 120 (15:10); How to break barriers and expand the future of financial planning (19:16); The difference between a job and a vocation, and how Chris uses a long-term vocational approach in his planning, rather than a short-term retirement approach (22:05); How those who are on the trajectory to live to 120 and beyond should handle their finances (24:17); Different questions to ask to help you identify what your passions are and identify your long-term vocation (25:36); The state of the world financially and what we should be looking at for the long-term, including cryptocurrency, stocks, private investments, and life insurance (27:12); The importance of evaluating the cost of your lifestyle and planning accordingly (32:36); What is a durable, antifragile strategy, and what it means to build purpose with your investments (35:21); The importance of investing in your health, especially if you are planning on living longer (40:32); What retirement is and how you can look at it as transitioning to your next vocation (43:33); The beauty of having your health, mental clarity, and longevity, and how it gives you the ability to do different things and transition from one vocation to another (45:03); Identifying the things that are meaningful to you and what those passions are (46:10); The number one mindset shift is having gratitude (50:25); Having the willingness to take risks in order to pursue something you are passionate about and brings you joy (51:59); Social security and when you should pull it if you have the mindset of living beyond 120 (55:15); The possibility of means-testing and unrealized gains taxing (57:34); The pros and cons of building up assets to leave to the next generation (59:56); The surge in the number of 40-year-old and 50-year-olds "retiring" and transitioning to another vocation (1:06:26); Dr. Gladden's final thoughts on today's show (1:08:24); A metaphor shared by Dr. Mark Young (1:09:07); Gentian Financial: https://www.gentianfinancial.com/ Gladden Longevity: https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a Board-certified interventional cardiologist, founder of Gladden Longevity, and co-host of Living Beyond 120! He is passionate about optimizing health, longevity, and human performance, as well as sharing his knowledge on how to do so with others. On this episode of Living Beyond 120, Dr. Gladden debunks some common myths on "healthy" foods. He gives listeners insight into the Gladden Longevity approach to proper nutrition, shares some commonly mistaken "healthy" foods, and gives recommendations on healthier alternatives! We discuss: - The Gladden Longevity approach in fine-tuning your diet (2:00); - Ways you can do nutrigenomics and food sensitivity testing on your own (4:05); - A list of foods that may sound healthy but can actually be bad for you, as well as healthier alternatives (4:46); - Ways to analyze different foods in order to make smart decisions before purchasing and consuming (27:02); - The Mediterranean diet and how it can protect your arteries (27:58); - A metaphor shared by Dr. Mark Young (29:02); - And more!

We discuss: The "Tip of the Day" which includes the benefits of Mediterranean herbs like Basil and Summer Savory on arterial health [9:15]; Dr. DiDuro's personal experience with a sports injury that led him into the field of chiropractic care and pain management [14:30]; That pain comes from areas of poor circulation, areas of tissue damage, and inflammation, and how Dr. Diduro's device has an inverse function on these three things [15:47]; Dr. DiDuro's mission to get the message out on this innovative technology and end pain and suffering for millions of people [16:53]; The unfortunate results of the drug Vioxx, which was meant to help cure arthritis but caused a lot of health issues, even death, for many [18:05]; How Dr. DiDuro's device not only has a positive effect of decreasing pain, decreasing inflammation, increasing circulation, and improving range of motion but a positive systemic effect with waking and recruiting of stem cells [19:36]; What exactly this device is and how it works by using pulse shockwaves [21:30]; What is going on at the cellular level and how the device improves membrane permeability [23:52]; The different areas where this technology has been used, as well as the different studies that have been conducted with this technology [25:04]; The growth and expansion of Dr. DiDuro's device within the past year and a half [28:42]; Dr. Gladden had a personal experience with this device, one that began with skepticism and ended with amazement and his results following treatment [29:17]; Dr. DiDuro's mission is to take this mediocre healthcare system and make it good again by using this device, which he believes is the greatest and most versatile medical device in the past 25 years that no one has heard of [30:40]; What hormetic stress is, and a better way to understand it [32:27]; The comparison of this device, which is non-invasive and uses an anabolic process, to invasive cortisone injections, which have many negative side effects and uses a catabolic process [33:03]; How this treatment works with issues like sciatica and peripheral nerve pain, and Dr. DiDuro's personal experience with using this treatment on his wife, who suffered from chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy [34:45]; A national health mandate in Austria that required all spinal cord injury patients to receive this treatment within 72 hours of injury, the incredible results thus far in the 4-year study, and the almost miraculous results on those who have already experienced paralysis from their spinal cord injury [36:29]; The current statistics on Alzheimer's and Dementia, as well as the science behind amyloid plaque [41:14]; Questions pertaining to the potential effect on the temporal lobe, hippocampus, and frontal lobes for stem cell regeneration purposes [42:45]; How inflammation is the silent killer and how this technology has the ability to turn off the inflammatory process [43:49]; An empowering thought from Dr. Gladden; "How open is your mind to trying some of these newer technologies?" [48:14]; A closing metaphor from Dr. Mark Young [48:54]. Link to SoftWave TRT website to learn more: www.softwavetrt.com Patients can go to www.softwaveproviders.com to find a provider near them Providers can go to https://start.softwavetrt.com/watch-presentation SoftWave TRT Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoftwaveTissueRegenerationTechnologies SoftWave TRT Instagram: @softwavetrt SoftWave TRT Twitter: @SoftwaveTRT

Jenna Grubbs is the Wellness Program Coordinator at Grubbs Nissan in Bedford, Texas. She is also a client at Gladden Longevity. In this episode, Jenna shares with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity and Dr. Mark Young her implementation of a wellness program using the WHOOP Band at her company that was inspired by what she learned from personal experience at Gladden Longevity! We discuss: Sleep hacks from Dr. Gladden (True Dark Glasses*, Melatonin, Alpha Gabba, and Hemp Extract from Charlotte's Web) [9:35]; A little more about Jenna Grubbs, her involvement at Gladden Longevity, and her company, Grubbs Nissan [14:35]; All that Jenna learned at Gladden Longevity and how she transferred that to her company's wellness program initiatives [15:32]; The process of the program, from initially buying everyone WHOOP Bands for Christmas to the different areas of focus [16:15]; Jenna's personal discovery using the WHOOP Band [18:42]; Jenna's discoveries after 6 months of the program and how her employees responded [19:32]; The WHOOP Band, respiration measurements, and how it can be utilized to monitor respiration for any signs of COVID or any type of respiratory issues [21:53]; The percentage of people who have continued with the program, and how it has created a core community of people that encourage one another and hold each other accountable [24:35]; How Gladden Longevity changed Jenna's life [26:43]; The investment that comes with joining Gladden Longevity, and how it helps you not only become healthier and more robust but allows you to help create a path of influence to others becoming healthier and more robust [28:15]; The impact Jenna has made for herself and those in her sphere of influence by involving herself in health, fitness, and longevity at Gladden Longevity [28:15]; The influence Gladden Longevity has had on Jenna developing a different mindset [33:20]; Three pieces of advice from Jenna on how to Live Beyond 120 [37:14]; Dr. Gladden's empowering thoughts on never underestimating your ability to make an impact and finding your passion [39:17]; And more! https://truedark.com/shop-main-products/

On this episode of Living Beyond 120, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity and Dr. Mark Young get the chance to talk with ARX Fit Chief Product Officer, Mike Pullano. ARX Fit is the world's leader in computer-controlled, motorized resistance technology. Mike teaches us more about ARX Fit, as we discuss the science behind resistance training, as well as the health and safety benefits that resistance training with ARX Fit provides. Here are some highlights: Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Gladden discuss the tip of the day (1:38) We meet today's guest, Mike Pullano (10:00) We discuss the difference between static weights and the adaptive nature of resistance training, as well as the benefits of resistance training (12:15) Mike talks about how using a motorized system like ARX Fit is helpful and safe for those who have experienced different injuries (23:45) Mike shares why resistance training is important, in general, and specifically in terms of aging and longevity (26:30) Dr. Gladden discusses the importance of the hormetic stress on your body that exercise provides (28:40) Mike and Dr. Gladden discuss the number of reps they do with the ARX machine (30:53) We learn the importance and benefits of the instantaneous feedback that the ARX machine gives and how it helps maximize your workout each time (32:50) Mike shares his experience with using ARX machine and blood flow restriction (37:00) Mike shares with us how ARX Fit was born (40:30) ARX Fit is advancing and quantifying strength training (43:35) We discuss sports injury and how ARX provides optimal benefit and minimal risk (47:28) Mike gives us three tips to have great longevity and live beyond 120 (43:30) Dr. Gladden shares an empowering thought with us (52:36) To get more information about ARX Fit, visit: https://arxfit.com/

On this episode of Living Beyond 120, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden from Gladden Longevity and Dr. Mark Young have a discussion with today's guest, Dr. Ernesto Navarro from Gladden Longevity, on the topic of COVID-19. Dr. Gladden, Dr. Young, and Dr. Navarro dive into the current science behind COVID-19, discuss variants, look at the factors that increase the risk of infection, and talk about ways to be proactive about our health, rather than reactive. Here are some highlights: Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden discuss the tip of the day. Can-C is a dipeptide eye drop that helps with cataracts. We meet Dr. Navarro from Gladden Longevity. We review the factors that increase the risk of a COVID-19 infection. We discuss a study that found some of the greatest risk factors include essential hypertension, anxiety/fear, and various lipid disorders. We discuss what a variant is and get an update on the current Delta and Lambda variant. We discuss ways to be proactive about our health, rather than reactive. This includes living an active lifestyle, having a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet like the Mediterranean style diet, and decreasing our stress. Dr. Navarro and Dr. Gladden share a list of different supplements that are used at Gladden Longevity as a proactive approach. We discuss some actionable items on how to be proactive and really step into an overall healthy lifestyle