What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Health and Longevity with Alexis Brown

On this episode of the HealthSpanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Alexis Brown, wife, mother, business owner, autism advocate, and passionate health leader, to explore how personal transformation and proactive wellness can reshape your health destiny. Alexis shares the pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to strength training, mental resilience, clean nutrition, and her motivation to age vibrantly with purpose and clarity. From navigating her mother’s decline with Parkinson’s to raising twin boys on the autism spectrum and launching a thriving health-conscious food business, Alexis offers a heartfelt, no-excuses perspective on taking ownership of your health, especially for women over 40. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and filled with practical tools you can implement today. 

Alexis Brown is the founder of OMG Overnight Oats, a business born from her mission to make healthy eating simple and accessible. A longtime advocate for strength training and mental wellness, Alexis also serves on the board of the Gentry Foundation for Autism, helping hundreds of families access early intervention services. Her personal journey is a testament to intentional living and the power of choosing your hard. 

 

Key Time Stamps: 

• 00:30 — Introduction to Alexis Brown and her “why” 

• 02:40 — Family history, Parkinson’s, and breaking generational health patterns 

• 04:20 — Losing her brother and mental health awareness 

• 06:55 — Having a supportive partner in prioritizing longevity 

• 08:30 — Why strength training is essential for women 

• 11:45 — Mindset shifts and embracing muscle 

• 13:30 — “Choose your hard”: the reality of prevention vs. disease 

• 16:15 — Resilience and advice for women starting strength training safely 

• 20:15 — Parenting twins with autism and the impact of early intervention 

• 26:12 — The mission behind the Gentry Foundation for Autism 

• 33:25 — Inside HealthSpanMD’s longevity assessment experience 

• 36:10 — Overcoming fear of testing and embracing prevention 

• 39:35 — What aging well really looks like for Alexis 

• 40:35 — Launching OMG Overnight Oats and the role of nutrition in a busy life 

• 43:27 — The two lessons that changed her life: mindset and creatine 

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. 

 

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• https://www.instagram.com/omgovernightoats/ 

• http://omgovernightoats.com 

 

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