Best Aging Podcasts (2025)

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Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan 45:26

2h ago45:26

45:26

More and more people are, “doing their own research.” Self-identified experts and influencers on podcasts (podcasts!) and social media endorse treatments that are potentially harmful and have little to no evidence of benefit, or have only been studied in animals. An increasing number of federal leaders have a track record of endorsing such products…

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Alison Lomax 46:05

9h ago46:05

46:05

It’s not everyday that the Managing Director of one of the biggest media platforms drops by the studio, but today, Gabby is joined by Alison Lomax - MD of Youtube UK and Ireland. Alison explains how she came to be doing a job that didn’t even exist when she was graduating from university, and how she took a massive chance by working in digital adve…

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159 – Best Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure 42:33

4d ago42:33

42:33

Dr. K explains the best ways to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension, using both lifestyle changes and medications that are safe and effective. Plus special considerations for older and frailer adults.By Better Health While Aging

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Global Marathon Runner in her 70s with Mary Newell 46:07

18h ago46:07

46:07

Mary Newell is a 74 year old runner who started running at 55 and never stopped. She is a mostly retired clinical psychologist. Her two passions are running and travel. She combines them as much as possible. We were introduced to Mary by Wendy Battles, the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Mary’s story is inspiring and we really wanted to tal…

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Loss of DEI Hurts Everyone: Farah Stockman, Ali Thomas, Ken Covinsky 47:18

6d ago47:18

47:18

I read Farah Stockman’s article in the NYT on why attacks on DEI will cost us all, and thought, “Yes, and ‘everyone’ includes harm to our healthcare workforce, our patients, and their families.” So we’re delighted that Farah Stockman, pulitzer prize winning journalist, author of American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears, and editor…

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Caroline Idiens (aka Caroline's Circuits) on Strength Training in Midlife 50:45

7d ago50:45

50:45

This week Fitness Coach and Founder of Caroline’s Circuits, Caroline Idiens, shares what she’s learned about strength training in midlife. Caroline’s passion for movement and fitness is infectious, but as you’ll hear throughout this episode, as a busy working middle-aged mum she is also mindful of keeping workouts achievable; the key thing for Caro…

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158 – Bradycardia and Pacemakers in Aging: What to Know 1:00:59

16d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, explains the causes and treatment of bradycardia (slow heart rate), including when to consider a pacemaker and what to know about different pacemakers.By Better Health While Aging

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RCT of PC in ED: Corita Grudzen, Fernanda Bellolio, & Tammie Quest 50:34

13d ago50:34

50:34

Early in my research career, I was fascinated by the (then) frontier area of palliative care in the emergency department. I asked emergency medicine clinicians what they thought when a patient who is seriously ill and DNR comes to the ED, and some responded, (paraphrasing), what are they doing here? This is not why I went into emergency medicine. I…

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The Reverend Richard Coles 44:26

17d ago44:26

44:26

Musician turned priest, and now author and broadcaster, the Reverend Richard Coles, joins Gabby to talk about his fabulous and varied journey to the midpoint! Richard speaks about his early years in London as a self-described gay runaway, and working with Jimmy Sommerville; how he went from 80’s pop to the pulpit; and dealing with the death of his …

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Intermittent Fasting for Health with Laurie Lewis 1:14:02

16d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

In episode 176, Chris and Jill speak with Laurie Lewis, an Intermittent Fasting and Wellness Coach. With intermittent fasting as the foundation, Laurie teaches how to break free from the punishment-diet paradigm we live in. She shows how to tune into our body’s inner compass, have a daily eating window, and experience improvements in every aspect o…

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GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundebjerg and Annie Medina-Walpole 51:34

20d ago51:34

51:34

Whelp, goodbye folks! Eric and I have been DOGE’d. In a somewhat delayed April Fools, Nancy Lundebjerg and Annie Medina-Walpole have taken over podcast host duties this week. Their purpose is to interview me, Eric, and Ken Covinsky about your final AGS literature review plenary session taking place at the Annual Meeting in Chicago this May (for tho…

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Holly Tucker MBE 50:01

21d ago50:01

50:01

Holly Tucker MBE sits down with Gabby this week to share her fascinating journey to the midpoint in life, and how she’s using her mortality as a motivating force to ensure the next chapter is a healthy and purposeful one. The trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Holly & Co has dedicated the last twenty years to championing small businesses, and…

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157 – High Blood Pressure in Aging: When to Treat & Why It Matters 38:43

1M ago38:43

38:43

Dr. K explains what blood pressure numbers really mean, what’s normal BP in older adults and what’s considered too high, why managing hypertension is important, and what BP to aim for.By Better Health While Aging

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Pragmatic Trial of ACP: Jennifer Wolff, Sydney Dy, Danny Scerpella, and Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson 47:04

27d ago47:04

47:04

A pragmatic trial evaluates the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention in “real-world” clinical practice. Outcomes are typically assessed from available records. Eligibility in pragmatic trials are often broad, and don’t have the exclusions of efficacy studies, which examine treatment effects under highly controlled conditions in highly selec…

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Rick Edwards 54:59

28d ago54:59

54:59

In this episode of The Mid.Point, Gabby sits down with the multi-talented Rick Edwards, renowned BBC Radio 5Live presenter. Rick shares what it’s like hosting live radio, the challenges, the joys, and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcasting. With a perfect blend of humour and sincerity, he also opens up about his life as a fa…

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Better Choices for Better Healthspan with Sally Duplantier 1:00:16

29d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

In episode 175, Jill and Chris speak with Sally Duplantier, a gerontologist, health educator and researcher. She founded her current company, Zing, with a mission to help older adults live their best lives longer through better lifestyle choices and health equity. She is passionate about increasing Healthspan—the number of years we are free of chro…

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Hastening Death by Stopping Eating and Drinking: Hope Wechkin, Thaddeus Pope, & Josh Briscoe 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

Eric and Alex have featured discussions about complex bioethical concepts around caring for people at the end of life, including voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and multiple episodes about the ethical issues surrounding medical aid in dying (MAID). Recently, discussion has emerged about how these issues intertwine in caring for pat…

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Annabel Croft 54:46

1M ago54:46

54:46

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Gabby chats to former British Number 1 tennis player Annabel Croft. At 15, Annabel became the youngest Briton to play in Wimbledon’s main draw for nearly 100 years! And after retiring from tennis at 21, she turned her attention to TV and has been working as a presenter and pundit ever since. In this e…

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Matt Tebbutt on how the right food can help us hit our health goals 46:33

1M ago46:33

46:33

In this special episode brought to you in partnership with Lingo by Abbott, Gabby sits down with certified food lover, TV host and chef, Matt Tebbutt. We hear how Matt’s fun-loving and sometimes chaotic lifestyle is evolving in midlife, which brings with it a number of changes - not least to his health. From living in and running an award-winning r…

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The Roots of Palliative Care: Michael Kearney, Sue Britton, and Justin Sanders 48:50

1M ago48:50

48:50

As far as we’ve come in the 50 years since Balfour Mount and Sue Britton opened the first palliative care at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Quebec, have we lost something along the way? In today’s podcast we welcome some of the early pioneers in palliative care to talk about the roots of palliative care. Sue Britton was the first nurse hired on tha…

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156 – Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin: Which Vitamin B12 is Best? 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

Dr. K explains methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin, when it comes to treating vitamin B12 deficiency. Learn which type of Vitamin B12 supplement to take and why.By Better Health While Aging

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Ade Adepitan MBE 51:46

1M ago51:46

51:46

Paralympic medallist turned broadcaster, Ade Adepitan MBE, chats to Gabby about his journey to the midpoint and why family life came a little bit later for him. Ade shares how sport completely changed his life - giving him a new found freedom as a young disabled person - and describes the single-mindedness required to be an athlete and compete at t…

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Training Her Way to Health with Jill Johnson 58:15

1M ago58:15

58:15

When we saw what Jill Johnson posted on social media at the beginning of this year, we knew we wanted to talk with her! Three years ago, she was not walking -- fast forward to the end of 2024 when she was able to pull a sled with 4 plates equaling 245 pounds for nearly 50 feet across the gym floor! The video she posted is inspirational too! She att…

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

I was very proud to use the word “apotheosis” on today’s podcast. See if you can pick out the moment. I say something like, “Palliative care for people experiencing homelessness is, in many ways, the apotheosis of great palliative care.” And I believe that to be true. When you think about the early concepts that shaped the field, you can see how pa…

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Sally Gunnell OBE, Helen Glover MBE, Karen Carney OBE & Dame Denise Lewis on Accelerating Action this International Women's Day 53:31

2M ago53:31

53:31

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, Gabby has brought a very special group of women together to talk about the road to parity; what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen to secure gender equality. All four of these women have achieved sporting greatness, and redefined what it means to be a female in sport; Karen Carney…

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PC for Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Janet Ho, Sach Kale, Julie Childers 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Much like deprescribing, we plan to revisit certain high impact and dynamic topics frequently. Substance use disorder is one of those complex issues in which clinical practice is changing rapidly. You can listen to our prior podcasts on substance use disorder here, here, here, and here. Today we talk with experts Janet Ho, Sach Kale, and Julie Chil…

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155 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Dr. K explains how older adults can detect, treat, and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, a common problem that can affect nerve function, red blood cells and brain function.By Better Health While Aging

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Sir Chris Hoy 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

Sir Chris Hoy is a British sporting icon who has battled his way to the top of the Olympic podium multiple times, but little did he know that the toughest battle was awaiting him in midlife. At the age of 47, Chris was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. In this episode, Chris opens up about the shock and emotion of the first few weeks and mon…

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Party and Diet with Kerstin Schulze 55:48

2M ago55:48

55:48

In episode #173, Jill and Chris talk with Kerstin Schulze, a powerhouse in both entertainment and wellness. Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles. K…

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Trauma-Informed Care: A Podcast with Mariah Robertson, Kate Duchowny, and Ashwin Kotwal 47:07

2M ago47:07

47:07

Trauma is a universal experience, and our approach as health care providers to trauma should be universal as well. That’s my main take-home point after learning from our three guests today when talking about trauma-informed care, an approach that highlights key principles including safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, …

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Adrienne Adhami on Decision Making 46:10

2M ago46:10

46:10

Wellness expert Adrienne Adhami is on a mission to help make decision making easier in a world of endless choice - the premise of her latest book Decisions That Matter. Adrienne talks Gabby through her six rules for decision making, as well as some of the potential stumbling blocks when it comes to being decisive in the modern world. They discuss h…

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Plenary Abstracts at AAHPM/HPNA: Yael Schenker, Na Ouyang, Marie Bakitas 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

In today’s podcast we were delighted to be joined by the presenters of the top scientific abstracts for the Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Nurses Association (HPNA). Eric and I interviewed these presenters at the meeting on Thursday (before the pub crawl, th…

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Francesca Rowan-Plowden 43:49

2M ago43:49

43:49

If you’re missing The Traitors, we’ve got just the thing for you… Gabby’s guest this week is S3 finalist, Frankie Rowan-Plowden. We get the lowdown on why Frankie decided to apply for the show, how she kept it a secret from her four sons, and the (surprising) key to her fashion choices within the castle! Frankie also shares how she survived to the …

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Quick Go To Dinners with Becoming Elli 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

In episode #172 Jill and Chris explore quick go-to dinners that are easy to make and healthy for those nights that you are rushed and tempted to make less healthy choices. We feature go to dinners from: Amanda Nighbert - episode #96 Living Energized and Nourished with Amanda Nighbert Carol Simpson - episode #109 Rock Climbing and Yoga Jone Carpente…

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154 – Protein, Metabolism & Aging: Nutrition Tips for Longevity 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Dr. K discusses nutrition in aging and breaks down the key components of a diet that supports healthy aging and metabolic health. She also covers protein, vitamins and supplements, malnutrition, and what to do if you're concerned about frailty or sarcopenia (muscle loss).By Better Health While Aging

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How to Make an Alzheimer's Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel Chin 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

Things are changing quickly in the Alzheimer’s space. We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. So, the question becomes, what, if anythin…

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Jennie Gow 41:24

3M ago41:24

41:24

Jennie Gow is a journalist and broadcaster who has been covering motorsport for over a decade, and is an expert on all things Formula 1. But fast cars are not the main focus of today’s episode; she joins Gabby to talk about an experience away from the track that she never envisaged happening to her at the midpoint. At the age of 45, Jennie suffered…

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: Guests Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson 51:14

3M ago51:14

51:14

It is a battle royale on this week’s GeriPal podcast. In one corner, weighing in at decades of experience, well known for heavy hits of bedside assessments, strong patient-family relationships, and a knockout punch of interdisciplinary collaboration, we have in-person palliative care consults. But watch out! Travel time can leave this champ vulnera…

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Dame Kelly Holmes 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Double Olympic champion, Dame Kelly Holmes, joins Gabby to talk about why she is truly living her best life at the midpoint. Kelly explains how she became consumed by fear of being outed and lived like a recluse after her huge success in Athens, but the death of her mum coupled with the pandemic in 2020, brought her to her lowest point and she relu…

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Losing 100 Pounds and Finding Health with Karen Clark-Snitchler 56:34

3M ago56:34

56:34

We met Karen when she joined our Becoming Elli private facebook group. She has such a compelling story, we asked her to be a guest on our podcast. Karen Clark-Snitchler is a Music Director and Conductor. She has an impressive list of plays and musicals that she has music directed. By day, Karen is a music teacher. She also started a “Girls on the R…

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

It’s another deprescribing super special on today's GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. In our first segment, we discuss a study led by…

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Dr Linda Papadopoulos on Body Image and Social Media 46:01

3M ago46:01

46:01

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos has been looking into the cognitive impact of self-perception for many years, and so in this episode, we put your questions on body image directly to her, and discuss some of the challenges that are unique to midlife when it comes to accepting how we look. Gabby and Linda talk about how confidence can impact so ma…

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. These individuals may become “unrepresented,” meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to h…

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Nicki Chapman 55:21

3M ago55:21

55:21

Nicki Chapman joins Gabby this week to share what it was like promoting the biggest bands in the world of pop, and working at the top of the music industry for twenty years. She’s candid about her strengths and weaknesses, and how it's easy to work hard at a job you love. Nicki also shares what it was like facing her own mortality at the midpoint, …

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Intro to Strength Training with Suzanne Fowler 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Suzanne Fowler is a regular listener to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast and a member of the Becoming Elli Community. She watched her parents' health decline and decided to prepare for the aging process. Chris and Jill spoke with Suzanne about how she recently re-invented herself and now lives in an active and engaging environment. In this epis…

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Suzi Ruffell 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

Warning: This episode contains some strong language. Comedian Suzi Ruffell joins Gabby to talk about growing up and realising she was gay without any positive point of reference, and why now - on the cusp of midlife - she’s more determined than ever to celebrate the joy of being gay and having a family of her own. They also talk about the Kate Wins…

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee on Making Change That Lasts 50:18

4M ago50:18

50:18

We’re putting our best foot forward and kicking off 2025 with Dr Rangan Chatterjee! Dr Chatterjee has been a practicing medical doctor for over twenty years, but he turned his attention to writing and podcasting because he wanted to help more people be the architects of their own health. Rangan is ringing in the new year with the release of his lat…

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153 – Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Dr. K talks with cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, to discuss the key aspects of heart failure, including its types (congestive, systolic, diastolic, HFrEF, and HFpEF), causes, symptoms, and treatment options. They also cover special considerations for frail older adults, heart failure and end of life issues, and much more.…

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The Festive Family Special 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

Warning: This episode contains Christmas spoilers! And is not suitable for young ears. In this festive special, you get three members of the Logan family instead of one! Gabby is joined by Lois and Kenny to relive some of their most memorable (and embarrassing) Christmas moments, and share their favourite Yuletide traditions. You’ll be left wonderi…

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Do It Your Own Way with Chris and Jill 45:30

4M ago45:30

45:30

In this episode, we talk together about the successes and challenges of 2024. We realize that everyone is on their own fitness and health journey. Not everything works for everyone, but by following the Becoming Elli community and listening to the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, you'll come away inspired, motivated and having a good sense of what…

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