The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, founder of Gladden Longevity and author of *100 is the New 30*, shares his transformation from cardiology to longevity medicine after facing his own health challenges. He reveals the myth of 'normal aging' and emphasizes striving for 'optimal aging.' Discover how to reverse common mid-life struggles like depression and brain fog, the importance of personalized medicine, and the revolutionary role of AI in healthcare. Gladden highlights mindset and spiritual connection as key to vibrant living in later years.

Discover why walking is the most underrated tool for fat loss and longevity, particularly for those over 50. Learn the truth behind the 10,000 steps myth and find out that just 7,000 steps can be more attainable and effective. Uncover how walking after meals can enhance digestion and blood sugar levels. Consistency trumps intensity when it comes to lasting weight loss. Plus, explore creative ways to sneak in more movement into your daily life, even with a busy schedule. Simple health doesn't have to be complicated—it starts with a single step!

Send us a textWhat do lottery winners and failed diets have in common? They both hand you the prize before you’ve done the work… and they both usually end in disaster. In this episode of the Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, we’re diving into why most quick fixes fail — and why you don’t want a shortcut to your dream body (even if I could magically give it to you). You’ll learn why true transformation only comes when you earn it — through consistent, sustainable habits that may not be sexy… but absolutely work. We're breaking down the "boring basics" — the simple stuff you need to do (and love doing!) if you want to build a lean, strong, healthy body in your 50s, 60s, and beyond. Here’s what we cover:Why most lottery winners end up broke (and what that has to do with your weight loss journey)What would really happen if I gave you your dream body overnightThe hard truth about quick fixes, fad diets, and extreme plansThe 8 boring, beautiful habits that lead to long-term resultsHow to fall in love with the process, not just the outcomeYour simple challenge to start stacking wins TODAY If you’re tired of losing the same 20 pounds over and over… and you’re ready to finally become the kind of person who gets results and keeps them — this episode is your wake-up call. 👉 Ready to start building the habits that actually work?Grab your FREE copy of our Mojo Magic Motivation Guide — it’s packed with strategies to help you stay fired up and focused as you transform your body and your life after 50.https://go.silveredgefitness.com/mojo-magic 🎯 Silver Edge Training Programshttps://silveredgefitness.com/coaching/Get strong, lean, and confident with professionally designed workouts for your age and goals  🎙️ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show to help more people like you reclaim their health, confidence, and vitality!👉 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 textYou’re eating better. You’re moving more. But the scale isn’t budging, and your energy’s tanking. What gives? In this week’s Monday Mile, Coach Kevin and Coach Jess uncover one of the sneakiest saboteurs of weight loss, muscle gain, and good health after 50: chronic stress. They break down what stress is really doing inside your body (hint: it’s not just mental), how it's wrecking your metabolism, sleep, and decision-making - and most importantly, what you can do about it starting today. Whether you’re constantly wired or just feeling worn down, this episode will give you the tools to reclaim calm, boost recovery, and finally start seeing the results your efforts deserve. 🔑 What You’ll Learn:Why your body can’t tell the difference between a saber-tooth tiger and a bad bossThe hidden ways chronic stress blocks fat loss and muscle gainHow stress impacts sleep, cravings, inflammation, and decision-makingWhy "eating clean" won’t work if your nervous system is overloadedSimple, doable strategies to lower stress - even on your busiest days 🛠️ Practical Tips Inside:The power of a short daily walkDeep breathing to shift from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”How gratitude, journaling, and planning can lower stress and boost resultsWhy managing stress isn’t just for your brain - it’s for your body composition too 👣 Take This Episode on a WalkLace up your sneakers and walk with us for this quick, practical hit of coaching - designed to power up your mindset and metabolism for the week ahead. 💬 If You Enjoyed This Episode:Share it with a friend who’s walking their own path to better health. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a Monday Mile or a full-length episode every Wednesday.👉 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 textIf you're in your 50s or 60s, chances are you’ve either started caring for aging parents… or you see it coming. It’s one of the most emotionally complex - and often overlooked - challenges we face in the second half of life. In today’s heartfelt and surprisingly humorous episode, I sit down with bestselling author Howard Miller, whose book Burdens & Blessings offers a lighthearted but deeply honest look at what it means to care for your parents as they age. We explore the nuanced emotions of caregiving - guilt, resentment, grief, and even joy - and talk about how to navigate the messy middle ground between being a "good" child and a "dutiful" one. We also dive into sibling dynamics, end-of-life reflections, and how to embrace levity and gratitude in even the toughest moments. Whether you're deep in the caregiving trenches or just beginning to notice your parents slowing down, this conversation is packed with real talk, wisdom, and warmth. In this episode, you’ll discover:·      The difference between a “good” son or daughter and a “dutiful” one·      How to handle caregiving without losing your identity - or your mind·      The power of humor and levity in the face of stress and grief·      Lessons in longevity, resilience, and preparing for what’s next·      Why the best time to start planning for your own healthy aging is nowJoin Our 10 Week Diet Prep School Group Coaching Program:https://go.silveredgefitness.com/diet-prep-school-pif-orderResources & Links:Get Howard’s book: Burdens & Blessings: A Lighter-Hearted Approach for Middle-Aged Folks Dealing with Aging Parentshttps://www.amazon.com/Burdens-Blessings-Lighter-Hearted-Approach-Middle-Aged/dp/0984399526/ Visit Howard’s website:https://www.fulcrumpointpartners.com/over50hw Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069856012226 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-miller-1b0210/ In this conversation Howard mentioned the book Being Mortal by Atul Gawande:https://www.amazon.com/Being-Mortal-Medicine-What-Matters/dp/1250076226/👉 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 Classic Rewind episode, we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular conversations ever - with legendary strength coach and author Dan John. Originally aired in October 2021, this episode is packed with gold for anyone over 50 who wants to get stronger, live better, and cut through the noise of fitness fads. Dan shares his incredible journey through five decades of strength and conditioning, from lifting his first barbell at age seven to becoming one of the most respected voices in the industry. His philosophy? Keep it simple, stick to the fundamentals, and stay consistent. You’ll hear Dan's take on:* Why simple training works best - and always has* The “5-2 Assignment” for setting long-term, meaningful health goals* How to build strength after 50 (without beating up your body)* The value of community, mindset, and making a difference* The truth about supplements, sexy programs, and fitness marketing hype* What he’s learned from decades of coaching, teaching, and living well This episode is a masterclass in aging strong, staying curious, and doing the work that matters. Whether you’re new to fitness or a lifelong lifter, Dan's insights will challenge and inspire you. About Dan JohnDan is a nationally recognized strength coach, published author, sought-after speaker, and former college professor. With over 40 years of experience, he's helped countless athletes and everyday folks get stronger, leaner, and healthier—without the fluff. Connect with Dan:Free resources, articles, and downloadshttps://www.danjohn.net   Programs, courses, and the workout generatorhttps://www.danjohnuniversity.com If you’re ready to ditch the gimmicks and return to what actually works, this is your episode. Hit play and get ready to lift smarter, live stronger, and think deeper - with Dan John.👉 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 textCoach Kevin’s here with today’s episode calling out the five biggest exercise mistakes he sees people over 50 make... and yes, he’s made every single one of them himself. So if you're tired of doing “all the right things” and still not getting the results you want, grab your favorite protein smoothie and get ready to course-correct. Whether you're a cardio junkie, a warm-up skipper, or just winging it without a plan, this episode is your friendly wake-up call (with love, and a few tough truths). In this episode, you’ll learn:·      Why skipping your warm-up is like showing up to a gunfight with a rubber band·      The crucial difference between exercise and training (spoiler: one gets results, the other gets you frustrated)·      How to find your “just right” dose of exercise — and avoid the dreaded bell curve of diminishing returns·      Why cardio alone won’t torch fat (and what actually will)·      The one type of exercise that’s been unfairly blacklisted for us “older folks” - and why avoiding it is a fast track to frailty·      BONUS: The silent metabolism killer Coach Kevin sees all the time (Hint: it’s not overeating… it’s the opposite) Resources & Links:Fit Foundations Workout Programhttps://go.silveredgefitness.com/fit-foundations-1 Lean Body Blueprint Programhttps://go.silveredgefitness.com/lean-body-blueprint Coach Kevin’s Favorite Warm-Up Routine https://youtu.be/3Obf_i7lm9M Book - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/ Free Metabolism Quiz – Find out if your metabolism is helping or hurting your resultshttps://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/663d07eb58d9f70015db6ec2   Want to be a lean, strong, sexy beast in the second half of life?Then it’s time to stop exercising like it’s 1995 and start training like the athlete of aging you are. No more guesswork. No more gimmicks. Just real talk, real strategies, and real results. If you loved this episode, be a good friend and share it with someone else in their 50s or 60s who’s ready to feel amazing again. And if you haven’t already, please hit that follow or subscribe button and drop us a 5-star review - it helps more people discover the show! Until next time… stay strong!👉 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 textIf you’re over 50 and still struggling to lose fat, build muscle, or feel good in your own skin… you’re not alone - and you’re definitely not broken. But you might be making one of the five most common nutrition mistakes Coach Kevin sees every single day in his coaching practice. 👉 Spoiler alert: He made every one of them himself. In this episode, Coach Kevin dives into:·      Why eating less isn’t always the answer - and can actually backfire·      The truth about protein intake and how much you really need after 50·      How the weekend could be wrecking your progress (even if you’re “good” Monday through Friday)·      Why fad diets like keto, intermittent fasting, and “fat-burning smoothies” are setting you up to fail·      The surprisingly common mistake of undereating - yes, even if you’re overweight·      BONUS: How ignoring sleep and stress can undo all your best nutrition efforts This episode is your no-BS blueprint to ditching diet frustration and finally seeing results - without falling for gimmicks or starving yourself into submission. Mentioned in This Episode:🎯 Silver Edge Training Programshttps://silveredgefitness.com/coaching/Get strong, lean, and confident with professionally designed workouts for your age and goals  🥤 Legion Athletics Supplementshttps://legionathletics.rfrl.co/g478nUse code SILVEREDGE to save 20%   📩 Got questions or want to work with The Silver Edge? Email coach@silveredgefitness.com 📌 Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome & Kevin’s personal transformation story  4:00 – Mistake #1: Eating too many processed foods  10:45 – Mistake #2: Undereating protein  17:20 – Mistake #3: Losing control on weekends  22:50 – Mistake #4: Chasing fad diets and quick fixes  27:10 – Mistake #5: Undereating (yes, really!)  38:50 – Bonus Mistake: Ignoring sleep and stress  40:15 – How to take action today 🎧 Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a lean, strong, capable body you love? Hit play - and don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share with a friend who needs to hear this!👉 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 textThink eating less and exercising more is the secret to fat loss after 50? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Silver Edge Coach and Program Manager Monica Jacobs — and we’re blowing up one of the biggest myths in the weight loss world: That starving yourself is the fastest path to fat loss. (Spoiler alert: It’s actually the fastest path to a broken metabolism, zero energy, stalled fat loss, and feeling like garbage.) This episode is your crash course in what actually works for sustainable fat loss after 50 — and why your old diet tricks might be doing you way more harm than good. We break down:- Why eating more (not less) is often the key to fat loss over 50  - How to rebuild a sluggish, diet-damaged metabolism  - The real reason your scale isn’t moving (it’s not what you think)  - Why cardio might be killing your results  - And the exact blueprint we use with our clients to help them build lean, strong, fat-burning bodies — for life   Bottom line? If you’re tired of feeling like your metabolism has left the building… this episode is for you. Join the 21-Day Metabolic Makeover Challenge (Starts April 21, 2025!)  Sign up here: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/metabolic-makeover-challenge-25  Ready to Flip Your Metabolic Switch?  Let’s ditch the old diet rules that never worked anyway — and get you back to feeling strong, lean, and energized for the second half of life.👉 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 textWelcome to a special replay episode of the Over 50 Health & Wellness Show! With registration officially open for our upcoming 21 Day Metabolic Makeover Challenge (kicking off April 21st!)… I thought this was the perfect time to bring back one of my all-time favorite conversations. In this episode, you’ll meet Nicole Hansen — a Silver Edge client who knows exactly what it feels like to be stuck in the never-ending cycle of dieting, cardio, frustration… and zero results. Nicole spent decades doing everything “right.”  → Eating 1200 calories a day.  → Doing hours of cardio. → Feeling exhausted, defeated, and convinced her metabolism was just… broken. Then she joined our 21 Day Challenge. What happened next might just flip everything you thought you knew about fat loss after 50. Spoiler alert? Nicole started eating more food.  Started doing less cardio.  Started lifting weights. And started feeling stronger, more energized, and (yes!) losing fat in a sustainable way for the first time in years. Her story is inspiring, relatable, and proof that it’s never too late to turn your body into a fat-burning, muscle-building machine. Ready to Start Your Story? Registration for the 21 Day Metabolic Makeover Challenge is *NOW OPEN*!  Challenge kicks off April 21st — and it’s just $21 to join. Grab your spot here → https://go.silveredgefitness.com/metabolic-makeover-challenge-25👉 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