#2: Longevity myths and anti-ageing hacks with Dr Natasha Cook
What's the real science behind ageing, longevity and keeping your skin looking good for longer? In Alex's eye-opening interview with board-certified dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook you'll learn the science behind the right supplements and nutrition to live better for longer - as well as what your bottom reveals about your true skin age 😳. From understanding epigenetics and cellular senescence to debunking anti-ageing myths, Dr Cook unpacks the truth about what works to improve your healthspan so your biological age differs from your ‘time on planet’ years. Learn how time-restricted eating, antioxidants, and lifestyle changes can help you age gracefully without wasting money on overpriced supplements or trendy skincare fads. Dr Cook then dives into the power of epigenetics, explaining how 80% of your ageing is controllable through daily choices like diet, exercise, and sun protection... plus, we talk spermicine, snail's mucus and the importance of flossing.Watch the episode hereClick here for the video transcriptFind Dr Cook heredr:NC SkincareInstagramSkin Laser Longevity ClinicCitro is here to helpA CITRO GUIDE: 10 lifestyle swaps for longevity10 surprising habits that could be ageing you prematurelyDelaying menopause to increase longevityIs it too late to start botox when you're already over 50?5 ways lasers and dermatologists can reverse skin ageing4 pillars for optimal skin health as we get olderFurther reading on the issues we touched on in this episodeEpigenetics: A new bridge between nutrition and healthWhy your face ages and what you can do"Turkey neck" surgery (platysmaplasty)Does cellular senescence hold secrets for healthier ageing?Can intermittent fasting improve health?Collagen supplements: The secret to perfect skin, or marketing hype?4 benefits of olive oil for the faceSpermidine and skin healthPlease fill out our survey to let us know what you think. 🙏
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#1: Menopause and midlife health with Michelle Bridges
From The Biggest Loser to 12 week body transformations, Michelle Bridges has been transforming and helping people become healthier versions of themselves for decades. Michelle Bridges started teaching fitness classes at the age of 14, hit our TV screens on The Biggest Loser in her 30s and had her first child at the age of 45. She’s always been a hard worker, but acknowledges how difficult it is for women to fit everything in. Growing up as the youngest daughter of a single mum in an era where kids weren’t allowed to get in the way of work, she knew from the start that she wanted to raise her son Axel differently. So she’s worked doubly hard to be a present parent; being there for school pick ups, sporting events and even coaching Axel’s soccer league at one point (lucky kids!).Watch the episode hereClick here for the video transcriptMichelle says she was flippant about her fertility and feels blessed to have been able to get pregnant at 44, an age when she was likely experiencing perimenopause. The trainer says she knew remarkably little about perimenopause and menopause, until she began diagnosing her own symptoms after she experienced brain fog and problems sleeping. She talks to The Midlife Shift about what midlife wellness really means to her, including the importance of protein, strength training and dealing with different perimenopause symptoms. Michelle also explains how she manages diet, nutrition and supplements – including a rundown on those she takes herself – before diving into the money lessons she wishes she’d learned earlier. Michelle explains how her upbringing geared her towards financial independence – she now contributes to a self-managed superannuation scheme. She shares her hopes for retirement income and how she'll spend it all on physio and fitness to stay as well as she can for as long as she can.Find Michelle hereMichelle Bridges 12WBTBooks by Michelle Bridges’We Have a Situation’ podcastCitro is here to helpMastering menopause - a Citro guideCould delaying menopause help women live longer?How to exercise during menopause and beyondHello muscles: 10 benefits of strength trainingFurther readingMenopause and cholesterolVitamin D and perimenopauseMenopause and proteinVitamin B6 toxicityCreatine for women’s healthDebunking the myths about HRT/MHTPlease fill out our survey to let us know what you think. 🙏
Hello midlife – we've made it! And no, we haven’t faded into the background—in fact, we’re more vibrant, curious and louder than ever. Just ask Alex Brooks! Alex has launched a delightful new podcast, just for us. Each episode, she’ll dive into joyful, thought-provoking chats with inspiring guests who are ready to share their wisdom (and a belly laugh or 2) to help us live our best life beyond 50.
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