Deliberate Aging

We all know what it’s like to tend to a garden—whether it’s a thriving backyard oasis or a few stubborn herbs on a windowsill. There’s planting, pruning, watering, hoping. We’re cultivating life. But what if I told you that you’re also the proud caretaker of another garden… one that’s invisible, internal, and wildly important? 

Welcome to your gut microbiome—a living ecosystem planted deep in your belly. 

Inside your gastrointestinal...

It is my pleasure to have Susan Miller as today's guest.

Susan is 64 years old and has worked in the health and wellness space for many years in various roles ranging from massage therapist to life coach.  

One of the things she has noticed as she ages is the freedom to do what she wants and not doing things just to please others.

She recently got remarried and started her own business, Steeped in Soul, where she prepared gift bo...

Hey friends… today’s episode is going to be a little different. I want to open my heart in a way I haven’t before. 

Recently, life dealt me a few heavy blows. I’ve gone through some losses—real, painful ones that shook me at my core. The kind that stop you in your tracks and make you question things you thought you understood. 

I thought about keeping this private. About just carrying on with my usual content, smiling through the pai...

Today my guest is Tami Edwards.  She is a woman I met online and know that we would have become friends if we had ever met in person.

She is 58 years old and retired from her 34-year career as an educator one year ago and now works her own online business with Nu Skin.  She helps women to look and feel their best as they age.  Nu Skin's motto is "all the good, not the bad" so the products are made from all plant-based...

"Meditation—maybe you’ve heard about it in a yoga class or seen it pop up on your favorite wellness blog. It’s trendy, yes. But it's also timeless. And if you’ve ever thought, 'Am I doing this right?'—you’re in the perfect place. 

You may already know that I’m a certified yoga therapist, and meditation is one of those practices I’ve taught again and again—yet it's still the topic I get the most questions abo...

Today I am joined by a woman that I met on facebook.  I was so intrigued by her post that I had to reach out and ask her to join me in this episode.

Ellen is 76 years old and she is not slowing down.   She has recently started ballroom dance lessons after reluctantly giving up windsurfing due to a wrist injury.

She is constantly learning something new whether it be a new language or a new skill. She also loves to move.  Her activitie...

Has anyone else noticed how walking has become confusing? I mean, there used to be one kind of walk: you put on your sneakers and moved your body forward. Maybe you talked to a friend or dodged a squirrel—simple stuff. But now? We've got weighted vests, interval protocols, step trackers, fancy footwear, posture adjustments, and hashtags for different kinds of walking styles. Nordic walking, silent walking, hot girl walking, Ja...

So... I have a confession to make. 

If you've been following me for a while, you probably know I’m all about health, nutrition, and wellness. It’s my passion, my work, my obsession—and yes, I genuinely do try to walk the talk. I eat well. I move my body. I prioritize sleep. I even meditate, which, let’s be honest, used to feel like sitting in silence wondering if I left the oven on. 

But there’s one piece of the wellness pu...

The May 28th issue of Vogue magazine contained an article on a diet they called “the glute diet”, and its become a much-talked about way of eating.  Especially since its summer in the US and people are anticipating trips to beaches where their glutes will be on full display. 

 When I first heard the phrase “glute diet,” I couldn’t help but laugh a little. Let’s be honest — the idea that we can eat our way to shapelier glutes sounds ...

Understanding Macros: The Key to Balanced Nutrition 

Alright, let’s talk about food. Not just what we eat, but why it matters. Have you ever wondered why some people thrive on certain diets while others struggle? Or why the same meal might affect you differently as you age? Well, the answer boils down to macronutrients—commonly called macros. 

These aren’t just a trendy buzzword thrown around in fitness circles. Macros are the founda...

Today I am joined by  Claire Nicolaou, an inspiring British lady who is not slowing down as she ages.

She has always been very active.  She ran the NYC in 2011 as a way to celebrate her 40th birthday.

Today at the age of 52, she is still active but does  weight training, yoga and hiking rather than running marathons.

She learned to play the guitar in her forties as a way to help her cognitive function.  Today still works full-time and...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into something we all talk about—but don’t always practice: self-care. Since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to reflect on why taking care of ourselves is not selfish, but essential. 

Now, let’s be real. When you hear "self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it’s treating yourself to a fancy latte, spending the weekend at a spa, or binging an...

Can we keep playing sports such as soccer and tennis as we age?  Ultimately, staying active in sports is possible at any age—it’s all about making the right modifications to match your body's needs. 

One of the most effective ways to maintain health, mobility, and independence as we age is strength training.   Some of the benefits include:

1. Preserving and Building Muscle Mass 

2. Strengthening Bones and Preventing Osteoporosis 

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Today I have the pleasure of having Ana Reisdorf with me to discuss GLP-1 medications.

Ana is a registered dietician who helps her clients lose weight with GLP-1 drugs but she also uses these drugs herself so she speaks of her personal experience.

Her approach is to help her clients lose weight carefully by combining GLP-1 drugs with proper nutrition and exercise.   She wants to her clients to lose weight in a healthy manner.

She disc...

Hi friends, and welcome back to another episode of Deliberate Aging. I'm so glad you're here with me today. 

You know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I thought—what better time to talk about our mental well-being, especially as we age?  We’ll talk about the unique challenges older adults face when it comes to mental health, what warning signs to look out for, and—most importantly—we’ll explore simple, practical ...

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Melissa Huha a health coach with Optavia.

At one point in her life, she realized that she needed to lose weight and she couldn't do it alone so she enlisted the help of a health coach at Optavia.  She successfully lost weight and wanted to pay it forward by becoming a health coach herself.

She eats every 2.5-3 hrs and avoids all "white" foods such as sugar, white f...