The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Text us a comment or question!If you’ve been a listener of this podcast for a while, you’ll know I’m a huge advocate for optimizing your health, for being your own health care advocate. I’ve been working on optimizing my health and fitness for over a decade. I dramatically improved my strength and fitness, I’ve cleaned up my diet and improved my gut health, I’ve built healthy sleep routines and dramatically improved my sleep quality, I’ve worked on managing my stress levels though prayer, meditation, and journaling, I’ve worked diligently on detoxing my environment – including my skincare and household cleaning products.  And the results of all this work have been nothing short of miraculous. I’ve gone from being as sick and unhealthy as I’ve ever been in my life to being in the beast shape of my life at age 58.  But here’s one area of my health that I’ve ignored – and that’s my hearing health. I’ve had mild to moderate hearing loss most of my adult life. But in spite of my family’s insistence, I’ve never addressed this important aspect of my health. There’s a running joke in my family every birthday and Christmas that this is the year I’m getting a hearing aid. But why have I ignored this one area of my health? I mean, what’s the big deal anyway?   If you or a loved one has a hard time hearing – turn up the volume and tune into this episode! My guest today is James Gilchrist. James is the CEO of Hear USA, one of America’s largest hearing care retailers. Join us today as James discusses the widespread – but often overlooked – problem of hearing loss, and why only 1 in 5 people with hearing loss actually take steps to correct this issue.  You can connect with James in the following ways: Website - https://www.hearusa.comInstagram - @hear_usaFacebook - @HearUSA Sponsor Info – Living Libationswww.silveredgepartners.comUse coupon code “silveredge” at checkout Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!Today we have another episode of the Coach’s Corner today, so no guest – it’s just me – and we’ll be back next week with our normal interview format next week. But today I want to cover a couple of things in this episode. We’ll start off talking about the sins of the half repper – including my own confession and redemption. Then I’ll chat a little about what to do when you hit the dreaded weightlifting plateau. And at the very end I talk about our new holiday gift promo.  So if you’re ready, let’s do this, let’s get on with today’s show! Book – Starting Strength - https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Basic-Barbell-Training/dp/0982522738/Book – The Barbell Prescription - https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/YouTube – Barbell Back Squat Basics - https://youtu.be/I1bVlqWk7i4 Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Join our free private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness 👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!Here’s a question for you. Are there elite athletes over the age of 50? The answer is yes – of course there are. But what does it take to be at the top of your game in your fifties? To be one of the fittest human beings on the entire planet? Well, if you’ve ever been curious what’s it’s like to train for elite athletic performance in the second half of your life, stick around. My guest today is Marcie Wells. Marcie is a CrossFit athlete who’s been to the CrossFit Games 5 times. Now for those of you unfamiliar with CrossFit, you might not realize what a big deal that is. I had the opportunity to interview Marcie the week before the CrossFit Games this year, and again a few months after her competition.  Join us today as Marcie discusses her mindset, nutrition, and training that lead her to a podium spot at the CrossFit Games this year. You can connect with Marcie in the following ways. Email – marciecfw@gmail.comCrossFit Athlete Profile Page - https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/880351 Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Join our free private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!YOU ARE A HERO! Yes, you. And like all hero’s you’re on a quest.  You face seemingly impossible odds.  You have an enemy, and your enemy is powerful.  The enemy must be overcome in order to emerge victorious. And the stakes are life and death. Join me this week for another edition of the Coach’s Corner. Today I want to have some fun and talk about you – specifically your story and why you are a hero. If after listening to this episode you decide you’d like a guide on your hero’s journey, click HERE to book a 30-minute discovery call. Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Join our free private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!In a few minutes you’re going to hear me say something along the lines it’s our mission at the Silver Edge to help get you into the best shape of your life – no matter your age. I repeat that every show in our podcast intro. And maybe when you hear that you’re thinking that couldn’t possibly apply to you. That’s hyperbole, it’s just exaggerated marketing to get more people to listen to this podcast or to sell our coaching services to suckers who actually believe they can be in the best shape of their lives over 50. Or heck, maybe you fast forward through the intro and have never heard me say that. But either way – is it true? Can we really be in the best shape of our lives in our 50s, 60s, and beyond? Stick around, we’re going to definitively answer that question for you today! My guest today is Jeff Luke. Jeff is the founder of Iron Age Athletics. Iron Age is a brand dedicated to fitness fanatics over 50. Jeff doesn’t just want to help people survive – he wants to help them thrive. He wants to create a community that holds each other accountable, a safe place for fitness buffs to come together to inspire, motivate, and celebrate each other. You can connect with Jeff in the following ways: Website - https://ironageathletics.comEmail – jluke@ironageathletics.comInstagram - @ironage_athleticsTwitter - @JeffreyLukeFacebook - @IronAgeAthleticsPhone – 585-943-6885Book – Atomic Habit by James Clear  Sponsor InfoNed – www.silveredgepartners.comUse coupon code “silveredge” for 15% off your first purchase  Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Join our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!One day in the ocean a wave was born. He started his life as a small swell, traveling along the ocean’s surface, slowly getting larger as it made his way towards land. He grew bigger and bigger, and as he grew he became aware of himself compared to the other waves. And still he grew, and as he approached the shore he reared up out of the sea and declared, “I am me, I am the mightiest wave in the ocean. I am unique – there is no other like me in all of the ocean.” He climbed up out of the sea, he roared in all his individual majesty, and then he crashed upon the shore. And as he dissolved back into the ocean, he realized that his individuality was an illusion – he always was, and he always would be the sea.  So what does this simple story have to do with over 50 health and wellness? Bear with me, we’re going to connect this story to the bioverse, a Tyrannosaurus Rex named Sue, evolutionary biology, the future of medicine, quantum physics, and cyborgs. My guest today is Dr. William Miller. Dr. Miller is an internationally known evolutionary biologist, medical doctor, author of seven acclaimed books and over three dozen peer reviewed, published articles. His latest book is Bioverse: How the Cellular World Contains the Secrets to Life's Biggest Questions. Join us today as we attempt to unravel some of life’s biggest mysteries, discuss the era of the cell, and learn what this means for your health and wellbeing today as well as the future of medicine and longevity.  Buckle up, we’re in for a wild ride! You can connect with Dr. Miller in the following ways: Book - Bioverse: How the Cellular World Contains the Secrets to Life's Biggest QuestionsWebsite – www.ourbioverse.comTwitter @billmillermd  2022 Holiday Survival Team Giveaway:https://silveredge.ac-page.com/holiday-survival-team-2022 Sponsor Info – Levelswww.silveredgepartners.comUse coupon code TSE20 for 20% off your first order Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m so pleased to announce our 2022 Silver Edge Holiday Survival Team giveaway.  The grand prize will be 6 months of free one-on-one coaching – this is our 6 Month Body Reset coaching package, and the second prize will be 3 months of one-on-one coaching – which is our 90 Day Body Reboot program. And all you need to do to enter to win is sign up and join the Holiday Survival Team. The Holiday Survival Team is our framework to help you survive the holidays in a healthy and sane manner. This is a community of like-minded people who want to enjoy the holidays, but not go off the rails with overeating, over-drinking, stress, and lack of exercise.Entering is easy – just click HERE and fill out the registration form and you’re in!👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Mark Lauren, a military physical training specialist, triathlete, and author, shares insights gained from special operations training. He discusses how principles of mental toughness can benefit those over 50 without the harshness of military drills. Mark emphasizes bodyweight training’s accessibility and functional fitness, advocating for adaptable routines over traditional high-intensity workouts. He also dives into motivation, underscoring the importance of personal milestones in achieving lasting wellness goals.

Text us a comment or question!There are plenty of great analogies for healthy aging. But today we’re going to use the analogy of healthy aging as a Swiss watch. The Swiss have the reputation of creating the finest precision timepieces on the planet. And we’re going to envision the elements of healthy aging as gears within the watch – each one precision made and meshing perfectly with the others, so that they move in perfect harmony. And obviously, if one of the gears is malfunctioning, it will affect the overall performance of the watch.  Join us today as Dominique and Ellen describe the 5 “gears” that make up healthy aging and tell us how to be cool after 50! You can connect with Ellen and Dominique in the following ways: Website - https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.comWake Up Shake Up Thrive LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wusut/Ellen’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkocherwhealthness/Dominique’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquebendhaou/Instagram - @wakeupshakeupthriveFacebook - @wakeupshakeupthriveBook - Wake Up, Shake Up, Thrive: How To Lift Up Your Life In Your 50s and Beyond Sponsor Info – MAPS Fitness Productswww.silveredgepartners.comUse coupon code “NOVEMBER50” for 50% off MAPS OCR & MAPS Cardio Want more over 50 health & wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!We live in strange times. Most of us now live in urban environments, and we’ve become completely disconnected from our food. Even the types of things we call food has changed drastically in recent history. It’s highly doubtful that someone 200 years ago would recognize some of the ultra-processed, colorfully packaged substances we eat as food. For most of human existence we’ve eaten plants and animals and had an intimate connection with our food. Today we shop in clean well-lit grocery stores where our food is neatly processed, packaged, and labeled. And most of us have never seen the foods we eat in its original state, let alone raised, tended, harvested, and processed it – we’ve wholesale outsourced our foods supply to big business, factory farms, and industrial scale agriculture. And this is taking a toll on our health and wellbeing.  My guest today is Tyler Dawley. Tyler is part of a new vanguard of farmer who are rethinking old paradigms. His generation of small farmers are questioning and reimagining the family farm traditions and implementing regenerative farming practices not just because it’s better for the earth and livestock, but because it allows them to compete with the industrial food machine on their own terms. Tyler’s family have owned the Big Bluff Ranch for six decades – that’s four generations. Join us today as Tyler shares what it’s like to be a rancher raising grass fed beef and pasture poultry. Tyler mentioned the following resources during this show: Website - https://bigbluffranch.comBook – Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson Jo Robinson’s Website - https://eatwild.comBook – Botany of Desire by Michael PollanFacebook - @bigbluffranch1LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dawley/ Sponsor InformationNED – www.silveredgepartners.comUse coupon code “silveredge” for 15% off your first order Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Join out our private Facebook group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective