The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Send us a textI was born in Santa Monica, CA, but moved to rural southwestern PA when I was very young, maybe five or six. There I lived on a beef cattle farm with cows, chickens, horses, an apple orchard, and a gigantic vegetable garden. Somewhere in my mid-teens a divorce landed me in a teeny tiny ex coal mining town, where… well… let’s just say I didn’t exactly flourish. And right before my senior year of high school my mom, step-dad, and my three younger siblings moved to Wilmington, NC, which at the time was a small sleepy beach town in southern NC. I stayed in PA with family friends to finish my senior year. After finishing my senior year of high school – and I just barely managed to graduate, probably to the surprise of my friends and family – I had to move to Wilmington. But I didn’t want to. All my friends were in PA, and my only impression of NC at the time was Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show. So I came down to the beach under protest, vowing that I’d get a job, save up some money, and move back as soon as I could.But when I got here something magical happened. The ocean spoke to me in a powerful way. I had been to Virginia beach for a week on summer vacation a couple of times, but this was different. I somehow felt connected to the ocean, I found both excitement and calm when I was in or near the water. My youngest brother had taken up surfing, and my dad bought me a garage sale surfboard to get started. And I was hooked. And I mean addicted. I loved surfing and it became the center of my universe. I obsessed over it. I learned to read the weather, the tides, and the water. Make no mistake, I was still a teenage train-wreck. I drank heavily and abused pretty much any drug I could get my hands on, and in general live an unhealthy lifestyle – but when I was in the water everything was different. I lost myself, my problems and hang-ups fell away, all my angst, anger, and emotional sewage evaporated when I was in the ocean.I fell madly in love with the sea, and I never did go back to PA. I eventually found other ways to stay connected to the ocean - I fished, swam, boated, and dove. It was my passion and my therapy, my obsession. And one of my surfing heroes back then was a guy with the unlikely name of Buzzy Kerbox. Buzzy was a pro surfer and was always in the top ten surfers in the world, but I was drawn to him because of the crazy things he and his buddy Laird Hamilton were doing. They were constantly innovating and pushing boundaries. They were the first people I saw wind surfing in gigantic waves, they were towing each other into monstrous waves in a tiny boat, they were paddling ridiculous distances in very rough seas. They were redefining what’s possible.My guest today is Buzzy Kerbox. Buzzy is an author, public speaker, model, iconic waterman and big wave surfer. In today’s episode Buzzy shares how he went from an Indiana boy to one of the best surfers in the world. Along the way he shares his experiences as a professional surfer and model, and how he says in great surfing shape at age 65. Below is Buzzy’s contact information as well as links to the resources we mentioned in this episode.Website - www.buzzykerbox.comBook – Making WavesInstagram - @buzzykerboxFacebook - @bkerboxDocumentary Movie – The 100 Foot Wave - https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave👉 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

Send us a textIn this week’s episode of the Coach’s Corner I start out by talking about some foods that often get marketed as healthy, but really aren’t, and I list my top 13 foods that fall into this category as well as healthier alternatives. Then I spend a few minutes pontificating on what would happen if I had a magic wand and could give everyone their perfect dream body. The links to all the resources we discussed in this episode are below:Download Free Mini-Guides - www.silveredgefree.comLMNT - https://www.amazon.com/Electrolyte-Hydration-Developed-Artificial-Ingredients/dp/B084HQ4DYQ/NuttZo Power Fuel - https://www.amazon.com/Nuttzo-Organic-Crunchy-Butter-Ounce/dp/B01M06S98E/?th=1Atlas Bars - https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Protein-Bar-Multipack-Chocolate/dp/B09GV1M9MC/👉 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

Send us a textI used to think of health as an either/or proposition – either you’re unhealthy or you’re healthy. But I now think of health as a continuum – with extremely poor health on one end, and optimal health and vitality on the other end. And if we labeled this continuum from one to ten – with 1 being very poor health, and 10 being optimal health and vitality, I’d guess that most of us over 50 are somewhere in the sub-five category. And in most cases these people don’t realize it. Let’s say they’re a 4 – but they’ve been at a 4 for so long that it’s become their baseline. These people often don’t understand the vast improvements in quality of life available to them. This was certainly my experience in my mid-forties. It took a health scare to shake me up, to awaken me. To bring me to the realization the “not being sick” is NOT the same thing as having optimal health. As Dr. Tracy Gaping called it in the last episode, I was at a crappy health baseline, and didn’t realize it, because it was my normal state.But why is that? Why are so many of us living in states of poor health without realizing what’s available to us? For one, the deck is stacked against us. We’re told in midlife things like it’s all downhill from here, that fat gain and muscle loss are a natural part of aging, that us older people need to slow down and take it easy. Industrial food companies and big pharma certainly don’t help our cause, ultra-processed foods make us sick and pharmaceutical companies sell us their cures… except they aren’t really curing anything – they’re treating symptoms and do nothing to attack the root cause of our health issues. We’ve traded health for convenience, to the point where even the water we drink and the goods in our homes are making us sicker. It’s a bit like the movie the Matrix, where many are unaware of the reality of what’s happening. But then though some twist of fate we are given a choice – we can take the blue pill and return to our crappy baseline, or we can take the red pill and choose optimal health. Since you’re listening to this podcast right now, I’m guessing you’re a red pill person. And today’s episode is definitely a red pill episode.  My guest today is Tim James. Tim is the founder of Chemical Free Body and the host of the Health Hero Show podcast, and as you’ll soon hear, he’s very passionate about optimal health. Tim shares his wild red pill awakening moment, and in this episode he gives us some practical tips that we use to up-level our health – even when the odds are stacked against us. This was a fun and eye-opening conversation, and I know you’re going to take away a ton of valuable information.You can connect with Tim in the following ways:Website – www.chemicalfreebody.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IL0twSUqtlNaqwo1FbRnAFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/chemicalfreebodyInstagram - @chemicalfreebodyguyHealth Hero Show Podcast - https://chemicalfreebody.com/podcast/ We mentioned the following resources during this episode:Documentary Movie – Tapped - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1344784/Website - www.mypurifiedwater.comHippocrates Health Institute - https://hippocr👉 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

Send us a textIn this week’s episode of the Coach’s Corner, I start out by talking about the importance of progressive overload and how to incorporate these principles in your exercise program. Then I talk about being a salesman, and what I’m selling and what you are buying, and I finish up discussing a few articles I read on technology and fitness. The links to all of the resources we discussed in this episode are below:Download Free Mini-Guides - www.silveredgefree.comPeloton Guide News Story - https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/peloton-guide-camera-ncna1283603Omorpho News Story - https://www.engadget.com/omorpho-micro-weight-exercise-clothes-140059294.htmlLadder News Story - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211110005388/en/👉 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

Send us a textBefore we get started with today’s episode, I want to speak to you ladies. This episode is as much for you as it is for the men. When today’s guest Dr. Tracy Gapin first approached me with the topic of men’s health, I was initially reluctant, mainly because according to my statistics this show’s audience is close to 50/50 men and women. But Dr. Gapin informed me that a large number of his clients are actually referred to him by their partners – most commonly their wives.  And let’s face it, us men can be pretty bull-headed when it comes to seeing a doctor, in fact many of us men do a really crappy job of self-care. I actually considered titling this episode something generic, just to trick you ladies into clicking play, but ultimately decided against that.  So again, thank you so much for tuning in, and thank you collectively for pushing us men to take better care of ourselves.OK, guys listen up. We – myself included – need to step up and take ownership for our health, and that includes our sexual health.  I know from personal experience that this can be an extremely sensitive topic – it can be embarrassing, awkward, and downright painful. So, my hope is that after listening to this episode you’ll get your hormone levels checked and then – depending on the results – take appropriate action. This was an insightful and informative conversation, so thanks for tuning in.My guest today is Dr. Tracy Gapin. Dr. Gapin is a board-certified urologist and founder of the Gapin Institute where he specializes in individualized cutting-edge health care. In this episode Dr. Gapin shares his own men’s health journey which led him to where he is today. Dr. Gapin describes the state of men’s health today – and it’s not a pretty picture – and gives us a ton of information and tips on how to improve our lifestyles to optimize our hormones. He also discusses testosterone replacement therapy – he tells us the warning signs of low testosterone and discusses exactly who is a good candidate for this treatment. Along the way we discuss cutting edge aging research, new peptide therapies, and the safety and efficacy of testosterone replacement. You can connect with Dr. Gapin in the following ways:Website – https://drtracygapin.com/Instagram – @drtracygapinFacebook – @drtracygapinYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8U-xLrHqccWvnVYU2Ci_ABook – Male 2.0 by Dr. Tracy Gapin - https://www.amazon.com/Male-2-0-Cracking-Limitless-Vitality/dp/0578605961/Book – Lifespan by David Sinclair & Matthew LaPlante - https://www.amazon.com/Lifespan-Why-Age_and-Dont-Have/dp/1501191977/👉 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

Send us a textI’m traveling this week, so just a short Coach’s Corner today.  Here’s what we’re covering in today’s episode.  I start off talking about my favorite superfoods and why I try to eat them every day.  Then spend a few minutes answering the question of is it realistic to think you can get into the best shape of your life at 50 years of age.  Below are the links to the resources we discussed in this episode:Download Free Mini-Guides - www.silveredgefree.comEnergy Bits Algae – www.energybits.com – Use coupon code “silveredge” at checkout for 20% discountPodcast Interview with Catharine Arnston (Energy Bits CEO) - www.silveredgefitness.com/episode59Podcast Interview with Shelly Stettner - https://silveredgefitness.com/episode74/👉 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

Send us a textLet me ask you a personal question – are you happy?  I mean you’re listening to the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast right now, so I’ll assume you’re at least a little bit happy right now.  But are you big-picture happy?  I suppose we should define happiness.  The dictionary states that happiness is a feeling of pleasure or contentment - or having a sense of confidence in or satisfaction with a person, arrangement, or situation.  And I suppose that definition works for us.  But we live in a time when unhappiness increasingly seems to be normalized.  The global pandemic, our current political divisiveness, and the 24/7 media and news barrage have made us fearful and anxious.  But I have to imagine that most of us want more happiness in our lives, we want pleasure and contentment, we want a sense of confidence and satisfaction.  And while we may not have much control over pandemics and politics, we do have control over how we react to these things.  Maybe what we need is a happiness warrior to help show us the way.My guest today is Eric North.  Eric, aka The Happiness Warrior – is on a mission to forge a new path in a changing and challenging world.  He wants to change the common narrative of fear, uncertainty, and unhappiness to a message of self-love and acceptance, to help lead us to living a life full of happiness.  In this episode Eric shares his personal story of becoming the Happiness Warrior and his 5 Core Happiness Warrior Values.  Below are the resources we discussed in this episode:Website – https://www.thehappinesswarrior1.com/Instagram – @happinesswarrior1Facebook -  @TheHappinessWarriorYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1cLIYbSg_W0NaP56kbT0QStretchWorkz - https://www.stretchworkz.com/Performance Rejuvenation Center - https://www.prcindc.com/👉 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

Send us a textIn this week’s edition of the Coach’s Corner, I start out by talking about my website getting hacked by some nasty cyber-criminals, and then talk about some Instagram posts I’ve seen recently discussing top foods for burning belly fat.  Then I talk a bit on why you should consider yourself and athlete, and that as an athlete you should focus on training instead of exercising.  Then I wrap up with a discussion on set and reps, and which are the best for the athlete of aging.  Below are the links to everything we discussed in today’s show.Time Stamps:2:32 – I’ve Been Hacked! 5:42 – Top Foods to Burn Belly Fat8:30 – You Are an Athlete of Aging13:32 – Sets & Reps Download Free Mini-Guides - www.silveredgefree.comSign Up for Holiday Accountability Program – Email coach@silveredgefitness.comMore info on the Holiday Accountability Program – www.silveredgefitness.com/holidayPodcast with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan – www.silveredgefitness.com/episode16Podcast with Andy baker – www.silveredgefitness.com/episode70Book - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 - https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/👉 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

Send us a textI’m a big fan of keeping things simple, of not over-complicating things.  I like to take complex concepts and study them and break them down into easy-to-understand chunks.  I remember a professor in college once telling me that if I couldn’t explain a concept to a child, that I didn’t fully understand that concept myself.  And this love for simplicity has served me well as I dive into the world of exercise and nutrition.  While nutritional science and human kinesiology can be vastly convoluted, what you should eat and how you should move isn’t – or at least it shouldn’t be.  But that’s not the message we hear.  We’re constantly bombarded with overly complicated messages on what we should eat, or what exercise program is ideal for fat loss, primarily by people trying to sell us something and preying on our instant gratification desires by promising fabulous results in an unrealistic time frame.  My guest today is basically the godfather of strength and conditioning and is a refreshing voice in today’s tangled world of fitness and diet fads.  Buckle up, we’re in for a fun ride as we explore how old-school concepts can – and should – be applied to today’s fast-paced culture.My guest today is Dan John.  Dan is a 63 year old author, speaker, coach, and strength athlete with 40 plus years of strength and conditioning experience and expertise.  In this episode Dan shares his own fitness journey as well as his thoughts on exactly how to get – and stay – strong.  He outlines high level life strategies as well as practical advice on aging well.  Connect with Dan:www.danjohn.netwww.danjohnuniversity.comPodcast - https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/podcastInstagram @coachdanjohnEmail questions to podcast@danjohnuniversity.comYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf_X-KnNGBy75IGsPuI7AQBooks (best bet is to search these on eBay):Sears Fitness for the Whole Family by Ted WilliamsBodybuilding & Self-Defense by Myles CallumParkinson’s Law by C. Northcote ParkinsonEat and Grow Thin by Vance ThompsonWe mentioned the following resources in this episode:T Nation Interview - https://www.t-nation.com/training/old-school-soldier/  12/2/043 Minute Squat test You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06zWKndPdMYEasy Strength for Fat Loss YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8PhWobjT3QDan’s Books - https://www.otpbooks.com/otpbooks-authors/dan-john/Easy Strength by Dan John & Pavel👉 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

Send us a textIn this week’s edition of the Coach’s Corner I start out by talking about the new James Bond movie and how Daniel Craig gets into such great shape for his role as 007, and then spend a couple of minutes talking about what to do when you get off track from your nutrition or exercise program.  Then I share my thoughts on diet soda and whether swapping out regular for zero calorie soda can help you lose weight, and then wrap up with a few thoughts on the benefits of pushing yourself.  Below are the links to everything we discussed in today’s show.Time Stamps:1:59 – James Bond 10:27 – How to Get Back on Track13:23 – Does Diet Soda Help You Lose Weight?18:45 – Push YourselfHoliday Accountability Program – www.silveredgefitness.com/holidayT3 Website Discussing Daniel Craig Training - https://www.t3.com/us/features/ultimate-james-bond-daniel-craig-workoutSimon Waterson (Daniel Craig’s Trainer) - @simonwatersonperformanceNew JAMA Diet Soda Study - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784545👉 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