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The Better With Age Podcast
Hosted by Better With Age Program · EN
The purpose of this podcast is to share information about how adults can age in a healthy and vibrant way. Far too many people are diagnosed with preventable conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease and then given medications as the only solution to manage the disease. What if there was more to the story? What if simple lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, breathwork, and social connection could help not only manage, but reverse some of these diseases of ageing. What if instead of becoming worse with age, we could become Better With Age?
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Women, Wealth & Worth: How Midlife Becomes Your Most Powerful Chapter
2w ago00:40:43Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Lea Wetzell speaks with Nancy Griffin about the intersection of women’s health, wealth, self-worth, and reinvention in midlife.Nancy shares why women must prioritize their health in order to protect their future, how financial planning should include health-related realities, and why midlife can be a powerful season for growth, leadership, and purpose. They also discussmenopause, misunderstood symptoms, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the importance of having trusted advisors who truly support women’s goals.This conversation is an empowering reminder that women are worthy of support, worthy of health, and worthy of building a future that reflects their values.Better With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online Educational purposes only. Notintended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.#BetterWithAgeProgram#WomenWorthWellness#HealthyAging#MidlifeWomen#WomensHealth#FinancialWellness#WomensWealth#SelfWorth#MenopauseSupport#Perimenopause#MidlifeWellness#WomenEmpoweringWomen#HealthyWealthyWise#FemaleLeadership#ReinventYourself#WellnessForWomen#AgingWell#WomenAndMoney#PurposefulAging#BetterWithAge
Transcribe →Why Willpower Fails: The Hidden Beliefs Behind Weight Struggles, IBS & Burnout + How to Change Them
Apr 2100:42:31Tap to summarize✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, LeaWetzell interviews Tim Shurr, MA, world-renowned peak performance hypnotist and author of the bestseller One Belief Away. Tim shares how unconscious beliefs—often formed in childhood—can drive anxiety, burnout, emotional eating, procrastination, and even physical symptoms like IBS.You’ll learn why willpower alone often fails, how to “pullthe weeds at the root,” and a simple question you can start using today to uncover what’s really shaping your behavior.Connect with Tim:IndyHypnosis.comFacebook.com/timshurrIG.com/realtimshurrFeatured in the film: Zero LimitsBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.onlineEducational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease.#BetterWithAgeProgram #TimShurr #OneBeliefAway #Hypnosis#NervousSystem #EmotionalEating #AnxietyRelief #SelfSabotage #BurnoutRecovery#MidlifeWellness #Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #StressResilience
Transcribe →NEAT: How Small Daily Movements Transform Health as We Age
Mar 200:31:23Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple PodcastMost people think health depends on intense workouts—butwhat if daily movement matters more?In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Leasits down with fitness professional Nathan Brennan to explore NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the powerful, often overlooked form of movement that happens outside the gym.NEAT includes everyday, low-intensity activities likewalking, gardening, taking the stairs, standing at your desk, or moving while on phone calls. Research shows these small, consistent movements can dramatically improve:• Blood sugar regulation• Cardiovascular health• Muscle tone & strength• Bone density & osteoporosis risk• Weight management & metabolic health• Longevity and functional agingNathan shares practical, realistic strategies forintegrating NEAT into busy lives—especially for midlife and older adults, people recovering from injury, or those with mobility limitations. We also discuss how wearable devices, accountability partners, and environmental designcan make movement effortless and sustainable.Nathan references foundational research in physical activityscience, including insights aligned with The Culprit and the Cure, reinforcing why movement throughout the day—not just workouts—protects long-term health.This episode is ideal for anyone who:✔ Feels overwhelmed by traditional fitness plans✔ Wants better blood sugar and metabolic health✔ Is aging and wants to stay strong and independent✔ Needs realistic movement options outside the gym🎧 Listen now and discover why NEAT may be the most powerful health habit you’re missing.🔗 Connect with Nathan Brennan• Website: https://brennanfitnessacademy.com• Instagram: @coachnathanbrennan• Facebook: Nathan Brennan• LinkedIn: Nathan Brennan• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBrennanBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.onlineEducational purposes only. Notintended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.⏱️ Podcast Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Better With Age02:15 – Nathan’s background in fitness, nutrition & rehab05:40 – What is NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)?09:30 – Why NEAT matters more than workouts alone14:45 – Benefits for muscle, bone & osteoporosis prevention19:30 – NEAT and blood sugar & metabolic health24:10 – Simple ways to add movement to your day29:15 – Standing desks, walking meetings & environment design33:40 – Using wearables to track daily movement38:20 – Accountability partners & social support42:50 – Adapting NEAT for injuries & mobility limitations47:30 – Client success stories & real-world examples52:00 – How to work with Nathan & access his programs55:00 – Closing thoughts & next steps#BetterWithAge#NEATMovement #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle#DailyMovement #BloodSugarBalance #MetabolicHealth#BoneHealth #SustainableHealth#MoveMore #FitnessSimplified
Transcribe →The Heart–Mind Connection: Stress, Purpose, and Aging Well
Feb 1600:52:26Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.What if stress itself isn’t the real problem—but how we perceive it?In this powerful episode of the BetterWith Age Podcast, host Galen Wetzell sits down with Dr. Alan Rozanski, a pioneering cardiologist whose groundbreaking research helpedestablish the link between psychological stress and heart disease over 40 years ago.Dr. Rozanski shares why stress appraisal matters more thanstress avoidance, and introduces his Six Domains of Health—physical, emotional, mental, social, stress management, and purposeful living—as a framework for longevity and vitality.You’ll learn practical tools for reframing stress, buildingemotional resilience, cultivating meaningful social connection, and creating a compelling future, inspired by ideas from Man’s Search for Meaning and the power of mentorship highlighted in Mastery.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating midlife,aging, or chronic stress—and wanting to live not just longer, but better.Dr. Alan Rozanski’s contact:● Website: https://alanrozanski.com/ ● Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/ Better With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online📌 Follow us on Instagramfor healthy aging tips: @bwaprogramEducational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat,cure, or prevent any disease.⏱️ Podcast Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Better With Age02:10 – Dr. Rozanski’s early research on stress & heart disease06:30 – Why stress perception matters more than stress itself11:45 – Tools for reframing stress: meditation, breathwork & biofeedback17:30 – Diversifying your stress-management “portfolio”22:10 – The Six Domains of Health explained27:40 – Purposeful living & finding your calling at any age33:20 – A compelling future & lessons from Victor Frankl38:15 – Mentorship, mastery & meaningful guidance42:50 – Social connection & setting minimal standards47:30 – Spirituality, giving, and aging as a gift52:30 – The future of connection in an AI-driven world56:00 – Closing reflections & next steps#BetterWithAge#HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #StressResilience #MindBodyHealth #HealthPodcast #WellnessPodcast #FunctionalHealth#PreventiveCardiology ✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribeon Apple Podcasts.
Transcribe →The Hydration Myth: Why More Water Isn’t Always Better — with Dr. Dana Cohen, MD
Jan 2000:48:30Tap to summarize✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Is drinking 8 glasses of water a day really the key to goodhydration?In this Better With Age episode, Lea Wetzell sits down withintegrative physician and bestselling author Dr. Dana Cohen, MD, co-author ofQuench and Fuel Up, to uncover the science — and art — of true hydration.Dr. Cohen explains why “eat your water” might be the bestadvice for energy, focus, and healthy aging. You’ll learn why thirst is a latesign of dehydration, how fiber and electrolytes help your cells actually absorbwater, and why movement is the hidden key to hydration.Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, battling fatigue,or just want glowing skin and sharper focus, this conversation will change howyou think about water, energy, and longevity. 🎧 Topics covered:· Why hydration is the missing link in health and aging· The myth of “half your body weight in ounces”· What “structured water” and fascia have to do with energy· How dehydration accelerates aging and brain fog· Simple daily habits: morning water, green smoothies, and gentle movement📚 Learn more about Dr.Cohen’s work at drdanacohen.com💧 Books mentioned:“Quench” and “Fuel Up” (Hay House)👉 Subscribe to the Better With Age Podcast for science-backed conversations on vitality, longevity, andwomen’s health through midlife and beyond.Chapters:00:00 Welcome Dr. Dana Cohen01:10 Why hydration is more complex than we think02:15 What led her to write Quench04:45 Debunking “half your weight in ounces”07:08 Best hydration check: how often you pee08:16 Urine color + signs of overhydration10:08 Low-grade dehydration: symptoms + aging12:05 Front-load water for steadier energy12:54 Hunger vs thirst (water before meals)14:38 Hydrate before coffee + morning detox16:23 Minerals/electrolytes + making water enjoyable18:34 Structured water + “water as fuel” (theory)24:15 “Eat your water” for cellular hydration25:00 Smoothies + fiber: the “green smoothie cheat”28:30 “Good enough eater” (not perfection)32:39 Fascia + movement as a hydration pump37:42 Hydration and aging/menopause41:18 Adaptogens for perimenopause (basics)42:48 Water filtration + remineralizing tips46:47 Simple takeaways (start here)51:00 Closing + thanksBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online
Transcribe →The Power of Melatonin: How Circadian Health and Chrononutrition Shape Your Longevity — with Dr. Deanna Minich
Jan 600:58:49Tap to summarize✨ Stay inspired on your health journey: Followus on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Melatonin is more than a sleep hormone—it’s a circadiansignal that helps coordinate metabolism, inflammation, brain cleanup, and healthy aging.In this conversation, Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, MS, CNS, IFMCPexplains circadian health as the role of time in our biology—and why light/dark alignment sits “above” nutrition. We talk about why modern life has “flip-flopped” our rhythms (low daylight indoors, high light at night), how Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) can act like a widely accepted endocrine disruptor, and why Dr. Minich’s team coined the term “darkness deficiency.”We also dive into chrononutrition (meal timing), the insulin–melatonin conflict when we eat late, how circadian disruption can amplify menopause symptoms, and what Dr. Minich calls “melatonopause”—the age-related decline in melatonin production. Finally, we discuss plant-based melatonin (Herbatonin®) vs synthetic melatonin, why dose matters (including paradoxical effects with high doses), and what the research shows about Herbatonin’s antioxidant andanti-inflammatory activity.✅ Special OfferSave 10% on Herbatonin • Code: BETTER10https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/products/herbatonin-0-3mg?_ef_transaction_id=&uid=89&oid=3&affid=174 🔗 Learn more / connectwith Dr. Minichdeannaminich.comsymphonynaturalhealth.com📲 Instagram@deannaminich@symphonynaturalhealthBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.onlineChapters:00:00 Welcome + Dr. Minich intro & award recognition01:58 Why circadian health matters (especially in midlife)02:40 What circadian health really is: “time on our biology”03:44 Why circadian rhythm sits above nutrition/metabolism05:12 Modern life “flip-flops” light exposure06:06 ALAN (Artificial Light at Night) + endocrine disruption07:36 “Darkness deficiency” + balancing vitamin D and melatonin09:03 How to measure light (lux) with a phone app10:28 Morning light even on cloudy days + indoor light tips11:52 Sleep environment: bedroom light strategy12:05 EMFs + “dirty electricity” as a consideration14:14 “Make your home your safe place” + measuring exposures16:27 Wind-down timing: “follow the darkness”20:39 Chrononutrition: the when of eating21:19 Insulin–melatonin conflict + why late eating backfires24:02 Jet lag + meals as a “time giver” (zeitgeber)26:15 Circadian disruption and menopause symptoms28:31 “Melatonopause” + melatonin decline across the lifespan31:37 Plant vs synthetic melatonin + concerns about contaminants34:27 Herbatonin research: COX-2, antioxidants, skin cell findings37:28 How much melatonin we make by age + physiologic dosing39:37 Dependency myth + receptor saturation with high doses43:30 When higher doses may be used clinically (guided contexts)45:59 “Smoother sleep” reports + Oura score mention49:27 Why blister packs matter (light/oxygen potency protection)50:37 Key takeaways + healthy-aging action steps51:19 What Dr. Minich is focused on in 202652:15 Where to connect + closing#BetterWIthAgePodcast #DrDeannaMinich #Chrononutrition #CircadianRhythm#CircadianHealth #AgingWellAsWomen #HormoneBalance #InsulinResistance #SleepScience
Transcribe →The Truth About Lyme: False Negatives, Biofilms, and What To Do After a Tick Bite
Dec 1600:57:44Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Lyme disease is rising across the U.S.—but most people stillget poor testing, miss co-infections, and don’t know what to do after a tick bite. In this episode, Galen Wetzell sits down with Dr. Susan Marra, ND—a Lyme-literate clinician with 27+ years of experience—to cover Lyme 101 through advanced topics: false negatives, iGenex vs. standard labs, biofilms,co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, relapsing fever), alpha-galsyndrome, mycotoxins, and evidence-informed prevention(including which essential oils repel ticks).In this episode:Guest: Dr. Susan Marra — drsusanmarra.comFind a Lyme-literate practitioner: ilads.org → “Find Practitioner”Resources mentioned:• Tick testing & advanced diagnostics: iGenex (PCR, co-infection panels)• Prevention checklist: tweezers, vial, alcohol pads; oil repellent strategy• Co-infection considerations: Babesia (parasite), Bartonella, relapsing fever(B. miyamotoi)About Better With AgeWe help women in peri- to post-menopause build bone density, strength, andvitality through guided exercise & nutrition. Learn more:betterwithage.onlineChapters :00:00 Intro • 02:20 What Lyme is (Borrelia) • 07:32 Why tests miss it • 12:45Co-infections • 19:10 Biofilms & persisters • 24:05 Tick removal & ticktesting • 28:00 Essential oil repellents • 32:10 Alpha-gal syndrome • 36:40Mycotoxins & immunity • 43:00 Treatment frameworks • 53:00 How to find help #lymediseaseawareness #tick-borneillness #co-infections#biofilms #iGenex #falsenegatives #BartonellaBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online
Transcribe →How Acupuncture Helps at Every Stage of Womanhood
Dec 200:46:45Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.From pediatrics at Mayo Clinic to licensed acupuncturist,Dr. Sonja Murray, DACM, RN, LAc shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supports women through every “sacred season”—menstruation, fertility, postpartum, and menopause. Dr. Murray unpacks what Qi really means, howneedles act like “antennas” to harmonize energy, and why weekly sessions for 6–10 visits often create meaningful change. Dr. Murray also digs into sleep, migraines, brain fog, digestion, lifestyle shifts, and Sonja’s SovereignSupport community for women who want agency in their health.In this episode:About Sonja Clinic: Wild Integrative Health (Burnsville, MN)Community: Sovereign Support (online; ongoing enrollment)Website: https://www.wildintegrativehealth.com/Connect with usBetter With Age Podcast — practical conversations to help you get stronger,feel better, and age well.Educational only. Not medical adviceChapters:00:00 Welcome & Sonja’s nursing-to-TCM journey06:40 What is Qi? Needles as “antennas”12:10 How acupuncture influences the nervous system16:55 Women’s sacred seasons & common concerns25:20 Treatment plans: frequency, expectations, budgeting33:05 After-care: movement, grounding, baths, herbs40:20 Food therapy 101 & adaptogens48:10 Community, agency, and Sovereign Support55:00 Where to find Sonja + wrap-upBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online#Acupuncture#TraditionalChineseMedicine #TCM #Qi #HolisticNursing #WomenHealth#Perimenopause #Menopause #FertilityJourney #PostpartumCare #SleepHealth#StressRelief #MigraineRelief
Transcribe →The Science of Sleep: Simple Habits for Deeper Rest and Better Health
Nov 1801:07:03Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribeon Apple Podcasts.Sleep is your body’s most powerful reset button. In this episode of the Better With Age Podcast, Dr. Jon Parker breaks down what truly happens while you sleep—and how modern life quietly sabotages it.You’ll learn:✅ Why REM and deep sleep are critical for emotional and physical resilience✅How caffeine, alcohol, and blue light steal your deep sleep✅Why consistent bedtimes and morning light exposure reset your circadian rhythm✅How temperature, meal timing, and light control can transform your nightly rest✅The latest treatments for snoring and sleep apnea—from CPAP to custom oral appliances🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.📩Subscribe for weekly insights on healthy aging, energy, and vitality.Better With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online#BetterWithAgePodcast#SleepScience #DrJonParker #HealthyAging #SleepApnea #DeepSleep#CircadianRhythm #RestorativeSleep
Transcribe →From Medicine to Spirit: Dr. Brian Meyer’s Journey into Shamanic Healing
Nov 401:01:57Tap to summarize✨Stay inspired on your health journey: Follow us on Spotify or hit subscribe on Apple Podcasts.What happens when a medical doctor follows a deeper callingbeyond traditional medicine?In this episode of Better With Age, Dr. Brian Meyer shares hisremarkable journey from internal medicine physician to shamanic healing practitioner. His story explores the bridge between science and spirit — and how intuition, energy work, and ancient healing traditions can complement Westernmedicine.You’ll hear how Dr. Meyer integrates shamanic principlesinto modern care, helps clients clear emotional “stuckness,” and reconnect with parts of themselves that have been shut down by trauma or stress. We also discuss the role of intuition in decision-making, consent in energy work, and daily mindfulness practices for grounding and gratitude.Whether you’re curious about the intersection ofspirituality and healthcare or looking for ways to reconnect with your own inner wisdom, this conversation offers profound insights on healing the wholeself.👉 Connect with Dr.Brian Meyer to schedule a 15-minute discovery call.📩Contact info shared at the end of the episode.🎧 Listen to more episodeson Spotify or Apple Podcasts.📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Better With Age PodcastBetter With Age ProgramWe empower women to reclaim their health and vitalitythrough expert-guided exercise and nutrition. Stronger 💪| Healthier 🥑| Better with Age 😁Website: betterwithage.online#BetterWithAge #ShamanicHealing #IntegrativeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealing #MindBodySpirit #EnergyMedicine #SpiritualGrowth
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