On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with 83-year-young health coach and investigative author Michael Dorfman about practical longevity—habits you can actually keep. From plant-based nutrition and intermittent fasting to cold exposure, breathwork, and stress management, Michael breaks down what moves the needle and what’s just marketing noise. We also examine cultural narratives around aging, why chronic disease trends are rising worldwide, and how to make better choices even when “organic” feels out of reach. Clear, direct, and grounded—no silver bullets, just sustainable practices for adding life to your years.
About the Guest:Michael Dorfman is a longevity advocate, health and nutrition life coach, and investigative author based in San Miguel, Mexico. With five decades of personal experimentation and research, he focuses on plant-based nutrition, hormetic practices, and mindset. His forthcoming book is The Longevity Wellness Revolution.
Key Takeaways:-
Aging is not a straight line of decline; mindset and daily choices shape quality of life at any age.
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Chronic disease burden is rising globally; passive consumption of fast food and media messaging fuels poor choices—question sources and read beyond headlines.
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You don’t need perfection to eat well: prioritize minimally processed, plant-forward foods; choose organic when feasible, but “healthy non-organic” still beats ultra-processed.
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Consider community or home growing and sprouts to lower cost barriers and increase nutrient density.
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Intermittent fasting can improve focus and energy for some; tune timing and frequency to your body and goals.
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Short, controlled stressors (cold showers, breath holds, heat) can build resilience; start light and emphasize proper breathing.
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Movement matters: regular, enjoyable activity (e.g., morning sport) paired with fasting can feel energizing—track weight/energy to avoid overdoing it.
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Stress management is a core longevity lever; have go-to protocols for acute stress (breath, routine, boundaries).
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Respect for elders influences health culture; reclaim purpose and contribution in later decades.
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Don’t wait for your 60s: most diseases develop over decades—begin gentle, sustainable habits now.
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Website: http://www.michaeljdorfman.com/
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Weekly articles on Substack : https://www.michaeljdorfman.substack.com/
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Also on BlueSky and Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/michael.dorfman.353/
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