
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

May 7, 2020 • 41min
Natural Movement & Tree Climbing with Laurence Mitchell
Send us a textOur guest today is Laurence Mitchell. Laurence is a 66 year old fitness and wellness enthusiast who thrives on keeping fit through natural movement parkour and particularly free style tree climbing. In this episode we discuss Laurence’s unconventional fitness journey and gives some great practical advice on getting started on parkour and tree climbing later in life. You can follow Laurence on Instagram @ fitforover60.Laurence was diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and Asbergers rater late in his life (age 49). He is an author and public speaker on the subjects, and you can learn more about this part of his life on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LifebeyondlabelsLaurence mentions the following resources during this episode: Ben Medder Instagram - @benmedder Ben Medder Movement Training Website - https://www.benmedder.com/ Dan Edwardes Instagram - @dan_edwardes Dan Edwards Parkour Training Website - https://danedwardes.com/ Parkour Generations Website - https://parkourgenerations.com/ Jane Dowling Instagram - @menoandmeWant 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

May 6, 2020 • 39min
Aging Well with Dr. Maria Cristina
Send us a textOur guest today is Dr. Maria Cristina. Maria is a 74 year old retired CEO, a certified health and wellness coach, and founder of the Age Well System. Maria helps women battle what she calls the Midlife Decline Syndrome – the belief that life slows down and our bodies fall apart at a certain age. At age 70 Maria entered her first fitness competition and won a national title. Tune in this week for a great conversation on how we can all reclaim our youth, vibrancy and vitality as we age!Get in touch with Dr. Cristina: Instagram – @sheehanhealthandwellness Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drmariacristinacoaching/ Website - https://www.drmariacristina.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

Apr 29, 2020 • 38min
CrossFit Games Champion Joe Ames
Send us a textOur guest today is Joe Ames. Joe is a two-time CrossFit Games Champion, first in 2015 in the 50-54 age group and again last year in the 55-59 age group. He is a father of four grown children and has been married for 31 years. In his professional life, Joe was a Vice President of Sales for a national clothing brand until dropping out of the corporate life two years ago to pursue his passion for helping others achieve health, wellness and entrepreneurship. In this episode Joe talks about his fitness journey, what it's like to be crowned Fittest On Earth in his age division, as well as his workout, nutrition and supplementation, and recovery strategies. You can follow Joe on Instagram @joe_ames_22. 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

Apr 29, 2020 • 26min
Overcoming Cancer with Jo White
Send us a textWe all must overcome difficulties and obstacles in our lives, it’s part of the human condition. Our guest today is Jo White, and his response to difficulties is nothing short of heroic. Jo is a 53-year-old adventure training instructor, fitness ambassador, a husband and a father. He is also a cancer sufferer. In 2014 Jo was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and had an operation to remove part of his bowel, liver, small intestine, and finally his entire pancreas. Then last year in 2019 he received news that he had a secondary tumor on his liver and was put on Chemotherapy tablets for the rest of his life. With his trademark slogan “Keep pushing, don’t ever give up” Jo has dedicated himself to raising awareness of cancer. His charity “365 Days of Action” kicks off in May of 2020, tune in to the show to learn more!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

Apr 28, 2020 • 44min
Know Your Why with Heidi Crown
Send us a textOur guest today is Heidi Crown. Heidi is a 53 year old nutrition and fitness coach who started her fitness journey five years ago when she was diagnosed with a degenerative hip disease. In this episode we discuss Heidi's fitness journey from being unable to walk without pain to being in the best shape of her life. We discuss her thoughts on working out, nutrition, recovery and getting to know your "why" when it comes to life long health and fitness. 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

Apr 17, 2020 • 10min
Podcast Introduction
Send us a textAs the host of the Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast, I wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself and share my fitness journey.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