What if aging wasn’t inevitable but optional? In today’s episode, Dr. Melissa Peterson is joined by two legends in the radical longevity space: Dr. Aubrey de Grey and James Strole. Together, they celebrate a decade of RAADfest—the world’s premier gathering for those pushing the boundaries of the human lifespan. They share how RAADfest began, where it's headed in 2025, and why the movement is more important than ever. Tune in for bold insights into the science, advocacy, and collective vision working to redefine what it means to grow old.
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In this powerful milestone episode of RAADCast, I’m joined by two pioneers and dear friends, Dr. Aubrey de Grey and James Strole, as we celebrate 10 incredible years of RAADfest. Together, we reflect on how what began in 2016 has grown into a global movement that’s breaking barriers, shifting paradigms, and redefining what’s possible when it comes to aging.
We talk about the science, the soul, and the shared vision that have fueled this journey—and why the road ahead in 2025 and beyond demands even deeper collaboration. Because when innovation, inspiration, and advocacy align, we create real momentum toward longevity escape velocity.
This episode is an invitation: to see aging not as fate, but as a frontier we’re meant to cross—together.
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Dr. Aubrey de Grey is a world-renowned biomedical gerontologist and the founder of the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation. James Strole is the visionary co-founder of the Coalition for Radical Life Extension and RAADfest, leading the global charge toward radically extended, healthier lives. For the past decade, they’ve helped shape a community and movement unlike any other—where the future of aging is being reimagined and redefined.
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Website: https://www.raadfest.com/
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