Movement teacher Carrie Owerko joins us this week on The AGEIST Podcast to break down how curiosity and joy can transform the way we move, age, and live. Carrie describes herself as both a movement optimist and an “optionist,” someone who believes in varied, adaptable practices over rigid routines. She shares how play, autonomy, and experimentation fuel sustainable physical habits, regardless of age or ability. So if you’ve ever felt boxed in by fitness dogma or hesitant to try something new, this conversation will show you a better path forward.

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Key Moments

"I'm a movement optimist. I think movement is medicine."

"Permission to play–that was my little tagline."

"It's not too late. What else can we do? Not do?"

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Website: https://carrieowerko.com

The Playground (online classes): https://www.carrieowerko.com/on-demand

Instagram (@carrieowerko): https://www.instagram.com/carrieowerko

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Most people think mobility means stretching. Dr. Andreo Spina, founder of Functional Range Systems, says that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this week's episode of The AGEIST Podcast, he unpacks how joint-specific training leads to long-term health and real resilience–whether you’re an athlete or just trying to age better. Learn why the exercises you’ve been told are “good” might be causing your body more harm than help, and how to better understand what your body actually needs.

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Key Moments
"Mobility is simply strength training in order to achieve and cultivate new ranges of motion."

"You can't move where you can't move, which means you can't train where you can't move."

"The cost of high performance is your physical health."

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Website: https://functionalanatomyseminars.com

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If you aren’t getting adequate sleep, a lot of physical and mental problems can follow—from the obvious symptoms like fatigue and brain fog to more serious things like an increased risk of dementia. What is an adequate amount of deep and REM sleep? What are the minimum and maximum amounts of sleep we need each night? What should we do if we wake up in the middle of the night? What’s the deal with intermittent fasting and sleep? Should we take melatonin? Dr. Michael Breus, “The Sleep Doctor,” answers these questions and more.

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Key Moments

“When you wake up in the morning at a consistent time, let’s say it’s 6:15, when the sunlight hits your eyeball, you have special cells in your eyeball called melanopsin cells. These turn off the melatonin faucet in your brain which allows you to kind of clear the brain fog and wake up. The more consistent you are with it, the more your body can expect when to turn off the melatonin faucet. When it turns off the faucet in your head, it sets a timer for roughly 15 hours later to start melatonin.”

“You would actually be considered drunk behind the wheel if you get less than 5 1/2 hours just from a reaction time standpoint.”

“Sleep is a lot like love: the less you look for it, the more it shows up.”

Connect With Dr. Michael Breus

Website: https://thesleepdoctor.com

Instagram (@thesleepdoctor): https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/

Dr. Breus’ book: Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days

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Do you ever feel like things just aren’t clicking? This week’s guest on The AGEIST Podcast, Rabbi Asher Gottesman, shares his personal path from addiction to sobriety and from shame to self-worth. He explains how loneliness is the real epidemic, and why connection—not just to others, but to ourselves—is the cure. Asher offers clear, grounded advice for building community, rewiring self-talk, and finally feeling seen.

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Key Moments

“You can act yourself into right thinking. You can't think yourself into right acting.”

“Shame is the greatest element of it because guilt is, ‘I did something wrong’. Shame is, ‘I am something wrong.’”

“If you go to the room of somebody that doesn't love you, go to the next room. Don't use it as evidence that you're not lovable.”

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Book: Connection: The Easiest Solution to the World's Greatest Problem

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Former professional sand volleyball player Gabby Reece joins us for a masterclass in how to build a sustainable, individualized approach to health, aging, and performance. She talks candidly about transitioning from elite sport to wellness, and why “listening to your whisper” can be a life-changing practice. Gabby explains the difference between having information and having a practice–and how one without the other is meaningless. From parenting strategies to hyperbaric therapy and training in water, she delivers practical, honest insights you can apply right now.

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Chapters

(05:27) Navigating Life Transitions

(11:58) The Whisper Within

(12:22) Balancing Intensity and Empathy

(14:25) The Evolution of Podcasting

(21:15) Understanding Personal Practice

(27:25) Time Management and Priorities

(29:56) Balancing Family and Work Life

(33:29) The Importance of Training and Physical Health

(37:35) Embracing Change and Personal Growth

(40:42) The Value of Friendship and Support

(43:12) Future Aspirations and Projects

(48:28) Aging Gracefully and Finding Purpose

Key Moments

“If you are as truthful as you’re comfortable being, you realize that has more meaning than being perfect for people.”

“What’s your practice? Because we all know a lot, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t do it.”

“You can’t stop aging. So how do I do that in a way that I don’t go crazy, but I can still be powerful from the inside out?”

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Website: gabbyreece.com
Instagram: instagram.com/gabbyreece/

Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gabby-reece-show

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Fitness coach Denise Kirtley joins us to talk about why transformation in midlife begins with mindset, not macros. In this conversation, she challenges outdated views of aging, critiques perfection culture, and explains how real strength is built through daily intention. Denise also speaks candidly about social media backlash and how sharing her journey in a bikini inspires women to believe change is possible. Her message is clear: stop waiting, and just start.

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Chapters

(03:15) The Journey of Midlife Women

(10:36) Choosing the Hard Path

(15:16) Normalizing Healthy Living

(19:32) Authenticity vs. Perfection in Aging

(26:56) Navigating Personal Choices in Aesthetic Enhancements

(34:21) The Impact of Body Image and Societal Expectations

(41:41) Empowerment Through Self-Acceptance and Action

Key Moments

"The hardest part of transformation is the mindset."

"You want to change? You can literally start as soon as you listen to this podcast."

"You have to get strong to have a good life because life’s going to get hard as you get older if you’re not strong."

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Website: rebellionbody.com
Instagram: instagram.com/fiftyfitnessjourney

App: rebellionbodymethod.com

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In this week’s episode, Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi, founder of Physique 57, shares why fitness must be the foundation of any wellness plan—especially as we age. She explains how the explosion of wellness trends has dangerously shifted focus away from physical health. Jennifer offers powerful insights on building a sustainable, results-driven fitness habit that supports brain health, cardiovascular health, and emotional well-being. Listeners will come away with a clear, actionable framework for prioritizing fitness as a true cornerstone of longevity and life quality.

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(10:15) Jennifer's Journey from Finance to Fitness

(20:28) The Evolution of the Wellness Industry

(27:27) Integrating Fitness into the Healthcare Continuum

(30:21) The Importance of Fitness in Wellness

(34:50) Fitness as a Foundation for Wellness

(36:50) The Evolving Landscape of Wellness Activities

(41:04) The Need for Outcome-Driven Fitness Conversations

(42:38) The Role of Nutrition and Supplements in Wellness

(44:41) The Future of Fitness in Medical Prescriptions

Key Moments

"Wellness is taking over and it's not bringing fitness with it."

"You have to think about now—present value—who you are now and how you’re going to bring yourself into the future."

"Fitness is preventative care; it’s the key to preventative care."

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Website: https://physique57.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/physique57
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifervaughanmaanavi/

Book: The Physique 57 Solution

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Physical therapist and endurance athlete Dr. Mike Studer joins us this week to break the myth of a one-size-fits-all approach to health. He shares why personalization—based on genetics, performance metrics, and lifestyle—is critical to long-term success in fitness, nutrition, and mental wellbeing. From sleep consistency to gut microbiome insights, Dr. Studer lays out practical strategies to help listeners become their own best scientist. Tune in to learn how to effectively experiment, track outcomes, and stop feeling like a failure for not thriving on someone else's plan.

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Chapters

(03:25) Understanding SNPs and Personal Choices

(09:19) The Role of Autonomy and Beliefs in Health

(15:54) Gamification and Measurement in Health Choices

(17:46) The Importance of Sleep and Its Variability

(22:50) Genetics, Microbiome, and Personal Health

(26:08) Becoming Your Own Scientist in Health

(28:01) The Personalization of Health and Wellness

(32:36) Conclusion: Statistics vs. Individual Experience

Key Moments

“Statistics are for populations, not people.”

“We’re always our own best scientist and best prescriber.”

“You get dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin from doing what you believe is healthy for your future self.”

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• Website: MikeStuder.com
  
  
• LinkedIn: Mike Studer on LinkedIn
  
  
• Book: The Brain That Chooses Itself

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