
The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast
Our mission is to inspire men and women in their fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond to live their strongest, healthiest, most fulfilling lives. In this podcast we share stories of amazing people who are doing just that, to help motivate you to become the healthiest version of yourself, regardless of your age.
Latest episodes

Feb 15, 2021 • 59min
Get On Your Bike and Ride with Sylvie D'Aoust
Send us a textMy guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Sylvie D’Aoust. Sylvie is a 50 year old lifelong fitness enthusiast and coach with a passion for cycling. Join us this week as Sylvie discusses her troubled youth and how she found solace and sanctuary in high school sports, and how that early love of physical activity carried her from bodybuilding competitions to competitive cycling. Sylvie shares her fitness journey and her thoughts on staying in peak condition as we age! You can connect with Sylvie in the following ways:YouTube - @SylvieDAoustWorkoutsCyclingCoachingFacebook - @DaousttrainingsystemsInstagram - @sylviedaoust_cyclistTickTock – @sylviedaoust_cyclistWebsite – www.sylviedaoust.caPodcast – Secrets from the SaddleCycling Club – www.cyclefitchicks.ca Download the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts or listen on my website at www.silver-edge.com.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
If I Can You Can Too with Trei Massie
Send us a textMy guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Trei Massie. Trie is a 62 year old who 5 years ago underwent an amazing weight loss transformation – he went from 350 lbs to completing an Olympic distance triathlon (and even winning his age division). Trei is the founder of If I Can You Can Too, a business designed to create a positive space aimed at self-improvement - especially as it pertains to successful long-term weight management. Join us this week as Trei shares his amazing transformation journey and tells us how he attained (and maintains) a healthy weight and how that has profoundly changed his life. You can connect with Trei in the following ways:website - www.IFICANUCAN2.comInstagram - @chesapeaketreiTrei mentions the following in this episode:Coach - @aaron_nimmo Videographer - @raul_r_lealOrganic Meal Delivery - @trifecta Labrada Nutrition - @leanbodynation Download the Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast wherever you get podcasts or click the link below to listen now.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 29, 2021 • 55min
Weightlifting with Olympian Michael Cohen
Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast we talk with Michael Cohen. Michael is a 63 year old former weight lifting Olympian and two time Olympic head coach. We’ll hear how Michael became an Olympian in 1980, and how he went on to become the head coach for the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. Along the way Michael shares his wisdom on working with elite athletes, as well as introducing older adults and even special populations to weight lifting. And of course we’ll hear Michael’s take on how old is too old for Olympic weight lifting. You can connect with Michael in the following ways:Instagram - @cohen_weightliftingFacebook - @cohenweightliftingWebsite - www.cohenweightlifting.comDownload the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts or listen on my site.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 25, 2021 • 43min
The Importance of Mindset with Laurie Meschishnick
Send us a textMy guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Laurie Meschishnick. Laurie is a 56 year old Mindset Coach teaching athletes, leaders, and teams how amazing they are through world class mentorship, programs, and presentations. Laurie is also an athlete. She has been to the CrossFit Games 7 times, winning 4 podium spots, including winning the Gold Medal in 2019. That same year she went on to set two world records at the World Masters Weight Lifting Championship. In this episode Laurie shares her journey to becoming a CrossFit champion, how she deals with rheumatoid arthritis, and what she learned about the criticality of mindset to not only set goals, but to achieve them. You can connect with Laurie in the following ways:Instagram - @onpointwithlaurieWebsite - www.onpointcoaching.ca2021 CrossFit Collective Summit - www.onpointwithlaurie.ca/2021ccsWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 20, 2021 • 48min
Feel Your Best At Every Age With Darla Leal
Send us a textMy guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Darla Leal. Darla is a 56 year old personal trainer, blogger, wife, mother and grandmother, who coaches her clients to feel their best at every age, helping them create healthy habits that last a lifetime. Join us this week as we discuss why you shouldn't go on a diet, why women should not be afraid of the barbell, the difference between motivation and discipline, and how even very small changes can create big results. You can connect with Darla in the following ways:Instagram @stayhealthydarlaBlog - https://stayhealthyfitness.blogspot.com/Facebook @stayhealthyfitnessListen wherever you download podcasts or on my website.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 19, 2021 • 58min
Bodyweight Strength with Kenneth Lein
Send us a textMy guest today is Kenneth Lein. . Kenneth is a 51 year old coach specializing in bodyweight and kettlebell exercises and former physicist who specialized in studying black holes. Join us in this episode as Kenneth talks about his personal fitness journey and how he learned to take responsibility for his own health. Today Kenneth teaches men and women over 40 how to regain mobility and correct postural imbalances, and to increase strength as they age. Join us this week as Kenneth discusses how he stays in the best shape of his life in his fifties, the importance of patience, and following your passion. You can connect with Kenneth on Instagram @kenneth.lein.Kenneth mentioned the following books in this episode:Building the Gymnastic Body by Christopher SommerHealing Back Pain: The Mind Body Connection by Dr. John SarnoListen to the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts or on my website.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 5, 2021 • 49min
Healthy Holistic Aging with Michele Smith
Send us a textMy guest this week is Michele Smith. Michele is a 64 year old anti-aging body transformation coach with over 25 years of coaching experience. In 2009 - at age 52 - Michele became the oldest figure competitor in the INBBF to earn professional status. Today Michele is a certified private clinic owner of the Permanent Weight Loss Solution, a certified Charles Poliquin Biosignature Practitioner, as well as a Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach. Join us this week as Michele shares her thoughts on healthy holistic aging. We discuss the importance of strength training as we age, how she coaches her clients to eat and recover, and why self-care is critical for showing up as the best version of yourself. You can connect with Michele in the following ways:Instagram - @forever.fit.with.micheleWebsite - https://foreverfitwithmichele.com/Download wherever you get podcasts or listen on my website.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Jan 4, 2021 • 57min
World Record Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub
Send us a textMy guest today is Rudy Kadlub. Rudy is the CEO and co-owner of Kaubki Strength whose mission is to make the world a better place through strength. And Rudy knows a thing or two about strength… he began powerlifting at age 55, and now at age 71, he is a powerlifting world record holder in three different weight classes. Join us this week as Rudy shares his knowledge and passion for healthy aging. We’ll hear what his workout routines look like, how he prioritizes recovery, and how he manages to stay motivated to put in the hard work it takes to become – and remain – a world record powerlifter. You can connect with Rudy in one of the following ways:Instagram @rudykadlubWebsite - https://store.kabukistrength.net/Listen to the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts or on my website.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 12min
American Ninja Warrior Ginny MacColl
Send us a textMy guest this week is Ginny MacColl. Ginny is a 68 year old dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior, who at age 63 got her first pullup. In this episode we explore Ginny’s incredible life story, from her childhood as a dancer to being on Broadway, all the way to getting her first pullup in her sixties and then on to becoming a ninja warrior. Join us this week as Ginny tells her fitness story us what it takes to be in peak condition as we age and how she lives out her life’s motto: strength is ageless! You can connect with Ginny in the following ways: Instagram @ginnymaccoll www.facebook.com/gmaccoll www.twitter.com/ginnymaccoll Ginny mentioned the following resources during the show: Younger Next Year for Women Book by Chris Crowley Younger Next Year Book by Chris Crowley Prescription for Life Book by Richard FurmanWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Dec 8, 2020 • 58min
Aging and Brain Health with Dr. Andrea Wilkinson
Send us a textMy guest this week is Dr. Andrea Wilkinson. Dr. Wilkinson has a Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Cognitive Aging. She has been researching brain health and cognitive maintenance for over 15 years. She founded BrainShape for adults who want to optimize their mental vibrancy and physical energy as they age. Dr. Wilkinson is also the host of the BrainShape Podcast – a weekly show that covers the latest brain-health research and shares interviews with experts about aging well. Join us this week as Dr. Wilkinson shares the four pillars of brain health – Physical Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Socialization, and Mental Considerations – and how these pillars can be utilized to optimize your brain health as you age! You can connect with Dr. Wilkinson in the following ways:Instagram - @brainshapetoWebsite - www.brainshape.caBrainShape Podcast - www.brainshape.ca/podcast Download wherever you get podcasts or listen on my website.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness