Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan, – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In Episode 237, in conversation with Dr. Gillian Lockitch, Scott Fulton reframes "successful aging" as more years, more moments, more money. He unpacks his MEDAC model—Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, Community—and shows how small, practical tweaks compound: design homes for longevity, manage toxin exposure sensibly, eat for quality/variety/fiber, move all day (not just "exercise"), train balance, and build supportive community. They also explore simple ways to measure what matters and why stepping outside your comfort zone is a powerful aging tool.
Scott Fulton is a longevity educator and positive-aging innovator whose work sits at the intersection of health and housing. He teaches adult learners about healthspan and aging (Northwestern, UVA, University of Delaware), created the MEDAC system (Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, Community), is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the True Health Initiative Council, and served as President of the National Aging in Place Council. He and his wife live in Charlottesville, VA, in a demonstration home designed for optimal aging.  

Timeline:

00:00 – 03:20 | Why "Wealthspan" now 
Gillian's introduction: aging is inevitable, poor health isn't. Scott's thesis: extend health, life, and financial security—so you can collect more meaningful moments. 

03:21 – 09:58 | Designing a home that ages with you 
One-step entries, wider doors, "free-flow" layouts, smart use of terrain. Beauty + function beats "clinical" design and prevents future injuries/barriers. 

09:59 – 18:13 | From big systems to positive aging, Scott's career pivot: apply systems thinking to aging. Against siloed care; for measurable, holistic balance (homeostasis) and innovation that actually changes outcomes. 

18:14 – 26:59 | MEDAC: Mind & Environment 
Stay curious; protect cognition. Shape two environments: your home and your exposures. You can't avoid toxins entirely—reduce risk and diversify behaviors. 

27:00 – 31:53 | MEDAC: Diet & Activity 
Start with quality, add variety, and count fiber. Activity ≠ just workouts: build cardio, strength, balance, and move through the day to fight sedentariness. 

31:54 – 40:52 | MEDAC: Community + Resilience & the "one bold thing" rule 
Social connection protects brain and practical living. Gillian and Scott on mindset, brain training, and choosing something outside your comfort zone to spark growth. 

Learn about Scott Fulton and his book.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfultonentrepreneur/
https://www.youtube.com/@whealthspan

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Are we being bamboozled by "evidence"?  In episode 236 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Joseph Jacko explains how pharmaceutic and other corporate funding skews what we are told, why absolute risk matters more than splashy headline statistics, and how a deeper understanding of hormones and our metabolism, the microbiome –brain connection, and regenerative tools can help you build real health and extend your healthspan,—not just live with and manage disease. We pull back the curtain on how corporate interests and publication bias can distort medical "evidence," why relative risk often misleads patients and clinicians, and what it really takes to build health rather than simply manage disease. We cover functional and regenerative approaches, hormone optimization, the gut microbiome, the limits of mega-studies vs "N of 1," and why the basics—eat, move, think, connect are still winning strategies. We also touch on hot-button topics from COVID-era data framing to statins, dementia risk signals, and why dancing may be gold for the brain.  

Dr. Joe Jacko is a physician specializing in internal medicine, sports and regenerative medicine, preventive medicine, and longevity science.  He earned his BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and his MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic.

Time Line: 

 00:00 – 04:00 — Why "live younger, longer" matters 
Dr. Jacko's pivot from guideline-driven sick care to pursuing optimal function and prevention. 
Setting the stage: curiosity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility in health. 

04:00 – 12:00 — Systems, incentives, and the evidence we see 
How funding, training, and time pressure shape medical guidelines and clinical habits. 
Practical tip: don't outsource thinking—ask what the recommendation is optimized for. 

12:00 – 20:00 — Risk stats & research reality checks 
Relative vs absolute risk, publication bias, and why splashy headlines often mislead. 
Nutrition mega-studies, recall bias, and learning to read beyond the abstract. 

20:00 – 28:00 — The longevity stack: basics that win 
Protein-forward nutrition; strength, cardio, balance/flexibility; connection and joy. 
Regenerative options and movement medicine for bones, brain, and metabolic health. 

28:00 – 35:00 — Meds, hormones, and the gut–brain axis 
Considering downstream effects (e.g., pathway blocking) and personalizing hormone care. 
Microbiome testing, pH context, and using "N of 1" data to tailor interventions. 

35:00 – 40:00 — Action steps & closing takeaways 
Five habits: stay curious, verify sources, seek second opinions, and think in absolutes. 

Learn about Dr. Joseph Jacko and the book: Bamboozled, Duped and Hoodwinked: Keys to
Escaping the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Industry

 JackoMD180.com

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In today's conversation, I speak with Sally Norton,  a nutritionist with a unique specialty— warning us that "healthy" eating, and so-called superfoods, can make us sick.  Like most of us, I grew up with, and have an ingrained belief, that fruits and vegetables are good and essential to a healthy diet. Although I knew that plant toxins like phytates and oxalates in excess could cause mineral deficiencies, kidney stones and gout, I had not considered the health burden that may be imposed on individuals and society consuming a plant only diet. Popular foods such as spinach, sweet potatoes, chocolate, and almonds contain large amounts of naturally occurring toxins called oxalate.  Health research and educator, Sally K. Norton, MPH, studies the science of oxalates, and how our healthy diets may ironically be undermining our health. 
Sally K. Norton, MPH, earned her nutrition degree from Cornell University. By sharing her own experience and knowledge of oxalates, she has helped many people improve their health and recover from serious illnesses, chronic pain, kidney problems, osteopenia, and chronic infections by making simple changes to their diet.

Check out her free Symptom and Exposure Inventory:https://sallyknorton.com/downloads/symptom-inventory/

Learn more about Sally and oxalates
Instagram: @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/BeFreeToThrive

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/SallyKNorton

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx

Contact Dr. Gillian Lockitch:

To discover how to Reset Your Aging Blueprint and create your own roadmap to living younger as you grow older, you can schedule a free Discovery Call with me.

Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably here 

and join our private Growing Older Living Younger Community, to meet people, who like you, are discovering and sharing ways to age in great health.

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on empowering everyone to accept that they are leaders in their own lives, and with leadership comes responsibility. As we age, there many contexts in which we are providing leadership, whether volunteering in our community, teaching workshops or crafts, leading entrepreneurial teams, or even modelling positive behaviours for our grandchildren.

Today's Featured Guest is  Paul Lawrence Vann, founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland. Paul is the author of the book, Leadership Is influence and is a two-time, #1 international best-selling author. He hosts the podcast, Wealth Academy Podcast: Wealth Is More Than Just Money as well as the  Leadership Is Influence YouTube Channel. Paul has  a digital course, How To Become A Leader of Influence. Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force, including 12 consecutive years in the Pentagon, and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow, working for a member of Congress, in the U.S House of Representatives. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel and is the father of two Gen Z children.

Episode Timeline

0:11 Leadership and its impact on aging

3:14 The relationship  of leadership and Influence.

9:54 Self-leadership and its importance for senior professionals.18:57 Identity, leadership, and finance

29:19 Navigating misinformation in health and politics.

35:54 Diets and aging.

Learn more about Paul Vann, Wealth Building Academy and "Leadership Is Influence"

ww.leadershipisinfluencebook.com

www.twitter.com/paulvann

www.facebook.com/paulvann1

www.instagram.com/paullawrencevann

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

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Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill.

Email:  info@askdrgill.com

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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER reflects on the unique perspective of grandparents, having the freedom to love their grandchildren without the responsibility of shaping them and highlights the value of empowering ourselves to value and share the wisdom we have accumulated through life with the young ones around us.

Today's Featured Guest is Judith Frizlen, writer, teacher, mother, grandmother, founder of the Rose Garden Early Childhood Center and author of Where Wisdom Meets Wonder:  40 Stories of Grandma Love. An advocate for young children and everyone who cares for them – she is a champion of play and loves to go on adventures with her husband – whether traveling, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, or just strolling through the local park. Her other books include: "Unpacking Guilt, a Mother's Journey to Freedom", "Words for Parents in Small Doses", and "Words for Teachers and Caregivers in Small Doses". 

Episode Timeline

 0:11 Embracing aging's positives with wisdom and play

 2:51 Early childhood education and social development

10:22 Child development, grandparenting, and intergenerational connections

16:03 Aging, wisdom, and sharing experiences.

24:09 Aging, health, and wellness: the Growing Older Living Younger mission

Learn more about Judith Frizlen and her books at the links below

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-frizlen-70aabb17

https://www.instagram.com/judith_frizlen/

https://www.facebook.com/JudithFrizlenAuthor/

About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

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Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

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THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on an innovative home fitness program that combines world travel experiences with exercise for a fun fitness activity that will  keep you coming back for more. Today's Featured Guest is Mark Evin, CEO of Ludica Health and the innovative mind behind LudoFit. Mark has created a digital platform that combines world travel experiences with beneficial fitness routines to revolutionize the way seniors engage with exercise. From virtually skiing the peaks of Italy, to the cycling trails of the Tour de France, LudoFit helps seniors enjoy fun, accessible and effective fitness activities in their own homes. Before founding Ludica Health, Mark developed multimedia installations for museums and science centers, to engage and inspire people using motion-sensing and computer vision technology. Ludica Heath's flagship product, Jintronix, is currently used in over 300 rehabilitation facilities in North America. LudoFit, their newest program, is a strength and balance video-game software for adults, accessed through a  downloadable app for laptop and iPad that combines captivating outdoor landscapes, evidence-based exercises, and enjoyable video-game experiences.

Episode Timeline

0:11 Intro to revolutionizing senior exercise with a new digital platform 

3:35 Multimedia installations and their impact on storytelling.

7:41 Developing a video game-based exercise program for rehabilitation

12:00 Creating a video game for seniors to improve strength and balance.

19:06 Fitness games focussing on core strength and cognitive challenges

23:57 Dance programs for seniors and  maintaining cognition

31: 15 Fitness and aging with a focus on  dancing

Learn more about Mark Evin, Ludica Health and LudoFit at the links below.

https://ludo.fit

https://www.youtube.com/@LudoFit/videos

https://www.facebook.com/ludofitapp

https://twitter.com/ludica_health

https://www.instagram.com/ludicahealth/

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Download the Growing Older Living Younger app

Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill

Email: info@askdrgill.com

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GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effects of EMF (electromagnetic fields) on health and athletic performance and whether there are natural forms of protection from these forces.

Today's Featured Expert is Justin Frandson, Athleticism Performance Coach and Founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. He is the author of "Athleticism, Whole Body + Whole Brain = Performance." Justin works with  amateur and professional athletes in most major sports, using light, sound, frequency and vibration to facilitate healing and performance. About a decade ago he saw his athletes breaking down from wearable technology and looked to nature to solve this man-made, electricity and EMF challenge that was also affecting people outside the sports field. His EMF Rocks Grounding Bags provide natural protection for helping people co-exist with EMF's and get a deeper sleep.

Episode Timeline

0:11 Intro to  Aging, health, and performance

2:45 Wearable technology and its impact on athletes' performance and health

6:42: Scalar waves and their impact on health

11:26 Grounding bags and their effectiveness in improving sleep quality.

17:38 Can grounding bags improve  brain function?

 22:17 Grounding techniques for improved overall health.

  30:19 EMF effects on health, including muscle, tissues and fascia.

35:05  The importance of EMF exposure and its effects on health

Learn more about about Justin Grandson and EMF rocks

https://emfrocks.com/

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Download the Growing Older Living Younger app

Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill

Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com
website: https://www.askdrgill.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/
GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on incorporating practices such as Tai Chi or Qi Gong for seniors to enhance physical and mental well being, and healthy aging.

Today's Featured Guest is Blanche Boyce, an Acupressure Therapist and a Master of Medical Qi Gong. Attaining a degree in philosophy in the 1970s, Blanche has long held an interest in metaphysics and mysticism although it wasn't until much later that she began to study the Eastern practices of Acupressure, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Martial Arts. She is currently working on a Doctorate Program in Medical Qi Gong. She is the creator of 3 online Qi Gong courses and a co-author in  2 bestselling books, Own Your Expertise & Monetize Your expertise.

Episode Timeline

0:11 Introduction to aging gracefully with acupressure therapist and medical Qigong master.

 2:54 Eastern practices, martial arts, and medical Qi Gong

 9:23 Eastern and Western medicine perspectives on virtues and their impact on the body

16.57 Qi Gong and Tai Chi for musculoskeletal health

 23.32 Why Tai Chi and Qi Gong is great for seniors.

 Learn more about Blanche, her Online Course: Ageless Vitality Qi Gong and The Qi Gong Club (weekly qi gong classes) here.

Facebook, Personal: https://www.facebook.com/blanche.boyce

Facebook, Group - Active & Healthy after 50: https://www.facebook.com/groups/activeandhealthyafter50

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?next=%2F

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Download the Growing Older living Younger app

Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill

Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/
GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

In this episode of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we ask the question, once our basic needs are met, does money and material goods bring happiness?

Today's Featured Expert is Jeff Golden M.Ed.,  author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, winner of the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. Jeff is a former Fulbright Scholar in sustainable development, was awarded the US State Department's Millennium International Volunteer Award, and has directed several nonprofits dedicated to sustainability and social justice. He was most recently a scholar-in-residence at Vassar College. Jeff's book, Reclaiming the Sacred, draws on contributions of psychologists and economists, cosmologists and activists, saints and poets, to explore the things that most nourish human well-being, and those that don't.

Episode Timeline

0:11. Intro to happiness, health, and longevity with Jeff Golden.

3:13. The genesis of a  book on personal growth and self-awareness.

6:16. The relationship between money and happiness.

12:29 Poverty, happiness, and basic needs.

18:26 Happiness, genetics, and your inner life.

22:49 Happiness, self-esteem, and connection in a divided society.

Learn more about Jeff Golden and Reclaiming the Sacred at the links in the show notes. www.reclaimingthesacred.net

About Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Check out the Growing Older Living Younger app

Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill
website: https://www.askdrgill.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/
GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

And if you have not already done so, follow, rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.

THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on avoiding cravings and food addictions to create a healthy relationship with food, and embrace a nutrition lifestyle based on whole, unprocessed foods.

Today's Featured Expert is Glenn Livingston Ph.D, a veteran psychologist and  long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm to the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.

Episode Timeline

  0:11 Intro to a discussion on food cravings and addiction

  1:53 Personal journey from obesity to healthy weight through therapy and self-awareness

  5:57 Food addiction and control strategies

15:43 Impact of external forces on our beliefs and behaviours

21: 28 Genetic predispositions, preferences and habits

32:54 Techniques to deal with establishing habits

38:04 Accessing resources to help reframe your personal programming.

About this episode's Featured Expert:

Learn more about Dr. Glenn Livingston and Defeating Your Cravings at these links

https://www.defeatyourcravings.com/
Download free ebooks at this website

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drglennlivingston/

https://twitter.com/NeverBingeAgain

https://www.facebook.com/NeverBingeAgain/

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Download your free Guide to Living Younger Longer. 

Schedule a free Discovery Call with Dr. Gill

Email  Dr. Gill at askdrgill@gmail.com

About  Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch
website: https://www.askdrgill.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillian.lockitch/
GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger

And if you have not already done so, follow,  rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast.