Join us for Episode 11 of The Aging Project Podcast to meet Chip Conley, a man who’s going to get you thinking about what you want for your life, and how you’re going to make it happen. At just 26, Chip started a business that became the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. At 47, he died nine times. Yes – you read that correctly! It was the wake-up call he needed to make some big changes in his life, and now, after helping build Airbnb into the biggest hospitality brand in the world,...
Sep 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of The Aging Project podcast, we meet the incomparable Dr. Donese Worden, who joins us all the way from Arizona to chat about the Big C - and what we can do to decrease our risk or minimise its impact. Dr. Donese is a renowned naturopathic medical doctor, clinical researcher, and global educator at the forefront of integrated medicine. She believes wholeheartedly that cancer care should be intricately individualised, use a combination of traditional and complementary techniques, ...
Aug 27, 2022•57 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of The Aging Project podcast, we chat with Karen Lang about the importance of making space to connect with our authentic selves as we get older. In 2001, Karen’s life was irrevocably changed when her nine-year-old son Nathan died suddenly. In the years and depths of grief that followed, Karen began to look at life through a different lens, which ultimately led her to discover a new sense of purpose and meaning in her life. Karen is now a certified counsellor, reiki practitioner, ...
Aug 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of The Aging Project podcast, we chat with Dr. Libby Weaver about how our body tells us exactly what it thinks of our lifestyle choices. Dr. Libby is a nutritional biochemist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, who’s also a thirteen-times best-selling author, and a renowned international speaker. She’s passionate about helping women understand how incredible their bodies are, and empowering them to take charge of their health and happiness by understanding the connect...
Aug 13, 2022•48 min•Ep. 21
In this episode of The Aging Project podcast, we chat with Amy Crawford from The Holistic Ingredient about the importance of nurturing and strengthening our mental health as we age. Amy is a qualified health coach and CTC Master Therapist, who helps women free themselves from fear, self-doubt, and inner blocks, and uses multi-modalities to help her clients process challenging emotions in a healthy, productive way. She’s the founder of The Holistic Ingredient, which has become a wellness hub for ...
Aug 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 20
We’ve all heard the old saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but our podcast guest this week wants you to know that they’re also the windows to your overall health – and to how well you’re aging. In this week’s episode, we’re asking what our eyes can tell us, and how we can maintain optimal eye health as we get older. To help us answer those questions is Dr. Rani Banik – a world-leading board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist who’s joining us all the way from New York City. Dr. Rani s...
Jul 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 19
Dr. Yael Joffe is a world-leading expert in nutrigenomics, and is here with us to share her incredible knowledge and passion for the way our lifestyle and dietary choices can change the way our DNA dictates how well we age. She is the co-author of three books, ‘It’s Not Just Your Genes’, ‘The SNP Journal’, and ‘Genes To Plate’, and the founder of 3x4 Genetics, a company that has developed a life-changing genetic test designed to give people personalised and actionable health recommendations base...
Jul 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 18
Functional dentist Dr. Mark Burhenne wants you to forget what you think you know about oral health. With 35 years of clinical experience, Mark is passionate about educating the industry and the public about the vital importance of functional dentistry to our overall health. Known internationally as Dr. B, Mark is one of the world’s leading authorities in functional dentistry, is the author of ‘The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox’, and has a huge Instagram following on his page @askthedentist, where he shar...
Jul 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 17
Dr. Amy Killen is an anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician who specialises in aesthetics and sexual medicine - and she wants you to know that you have the power to decide how well you age. In this in-depth chat, Dr. Amy empowers us with loads of juicy information about how our skin, hair, and sex lives change as we get older, and how we can combat those changes to ensure that we’re in the driver’s seat as we go through perimenopause and beyond. Join Shelley for episode #3 of Season Two ...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
Let’s take a meno-PAUSE with Dr. Anna Cabeca Dr. Anna Cabeca is the queen of all things menopause. She’s a triple-board certified Ob-Gyn, and a fellow of gynaecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She’s worked one-on-one with more than ten thousand women to help them thrive through perimenopause and beyond, and millions more through her best-selling books and online presence. She’s the author of ‘The Hormone Fix’ and ‘Keto-Green 16’ - and has just...
Jul 02, 2022•46 min•Ep. 15
To say Darin Olien is passionate about health and wellness would be an understatement. As a tireless advocate for healthy living with a long, successful career in the wellness space, Darin’s message is powerful. He’s the author of ‘Superlife – the five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit, and eternally awesome’, and is working on his second book, ‘Fatal Conveniences’. He hosts the juggernaut podcast, ‘The Darin Olien Show’, and co-hosts the Emmy Award Winning docu-series ‘Down To Earth’ with Z...
Jun 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 14
For followers of The Aging Project, Shelley Craft will need no introduction whatsoever! She’s hosted the last twelve episodes of The Aging Project podcast, interviewing some of the world’s leading authorities in the art and science of aging well. Shelley’s career spans decades in the Australian media. She’s also a mother, a business owner, and a mid-forties woman keen to learn how to age well – just like the rest of us! In this very special ‘bonus’ episode of The Aging Project Podcast, Shelley c...
Apr 02, 2022•12 min•Ep. 13
When it comes to aging well, Dr. Frank Lipman is one of the world’s leading authorities. For more than thirty years he’s been practicing what he likes to call ‘good medicine’, focusing on increasing health rather than waiting to treat disease. Widely recognised as a leader and trailblazer in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Lipman believes good health is about so much more than simply the absence of disease – it’s a holistic state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well...
Mar 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 12
Ronni Kahn AO is one of the most inspirational women you’ll ever meet. A passionate social entrepreneur, author and activist, Ronni is the founder and CEO of food rescue charity, Oz Harvest - an organization that fights food waste and feeds hungry people all over Australia. Originally from South Africa, where she experienced the brutal reality of apartheid, she was raised in a socialist commune in Israel before finally moving to Australia, and finding an incredibly different way of life. Years l...
Mar 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 11
Briony Benjamin is a woman who knows first-hand just how precious and precarious life is. At 31, and at the peak of her career, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. After several rounds of chemotherapy, Briony received the glorious news that she was in remission, and promptly set about making an inspirational short video called ‘You Only Get One Life’, which quickly went viral. She’s now the author of ‘Life Is Tough But So Are You,’ and shares her story and message as a public speaker and pr...
Mar 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 10
Dr. Peta Wright is a gynaecologist, fertility specialist, and the founder of the Vera Women’s Wellness Centre. Peta is a champion of women’s health, and has a special interest in the ways in which nutrition, stress and lifestyle can affect our hormonal balances. Peta’s mission is to help women understand the power and beauty in their bodies, and to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to live happy, healthy and empowered lives at any age. When it comes to aging well, our hormones play ...
Feb 27, 2022•44 min•Ep. 9
Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s leading strategic life coaches, and author of several books, including ‘Simplify, Structure and Succeed’, and ‘The Life Plan – Simple Strategies for a Meaningful Life’. Shannah’s practical and inspirational approach to building our best lives is all about getting back to basics, and asking ourselves what we really need to create a life of fulfillment, fun and purpose. By making strategic life plans, Shannah’s clients are able to use every day to actively wor...
Feb 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 8
Katherine Maslen is a renowned clinical naturopath, founder of the Shift clinic, author of ‘Get Well, Stay Well’, and host of The Shift podcast. She’s a powerhouse in the field of holistic health, and believes that it’s time to change our approach to healthcare, both for ourselves, and for the benefit of future generations. Katherine has a special interest and expertise in women’s health, and the profound impact of the gut on our overall health and wellbeing as we age. Join Shelley for episode #...
Feb 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 7
Gorgi Coghlan has lived a big life in her 46 years. Best known for her ten-year stint as co-host of The Project, Gorgi has had a long on-screen career as presenter, host and reporter on a variety of television shows, has a Bachelor of Science, was a secondary school teacher, and is a classically trained singer and accomplished on-stage performer. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a former State-level equestrian competitor, and owns a boutique pub and restaurant in Ballarat, where she now live...
Feb 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 6
Wendy Euler, founder of Goodbye Crop Top and host of the Cropped podcast, has become a poster girl for aging well. She’s a woman of style and substance, who encourages women to find their style, wear it proudly, and to age without fear or apology. The Goodbye Crop Top Instagram account has more than 165,000 followers, and was created by Wendy four years ago when she was 49 and unable to find positive representations of aging women in the media landscape. So, what did she do? She created what she...
Jan 29, 2022•36 min•Ep. 5
By her own description, Elise Catchlove once lived a life kept small by anxiety. Today, she’s a qualified meditation teacher, and the founder and driving force behind By Catchlove, Queensland’s very first Vedic meditation school. Elise’s past career running her own fashion business gave her first-hand insight into how deeply stress and anxiety can affect our happiness and success – not least her own. Learning to meditate changed everything for Elise, and now she’s on a mission to demystify Vedic...
Jan 22, 2022•20 min•Ep. 4
Marta Zaraska is a renowned science journalist and the author of two books, including her latest: ‘Growing Younger – how friendship, kindness and optimism can help you live to 100.’ In this deeply-researched book, Marta shows us how in addition to healthy eating and keeping our bodies moving, nurturing friendships, being kind, and connecting with your purpose can add years to your life. Join Shelley for episode #3 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Marta about: • How science shows tha...
Jan 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 3
Simon Hill is a physiotherapist turned passionate nutritionist. He’s also the founder of the Plant Proof Podcast, and author of ‘THE PROOF IS IN THE PLANTS: How science shows a plant-based diet could save your life (and the planet)’. His mission is to demystify nutrition and how it impacts not only human health, but also the health of our planet. Join Shelley for episode #2 of The Aging Project Podcast, as she chats to Simon about: How family genetics drew him to the study of nutrition How we ca...
Jan 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 2
Dr. Vonda Wright is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, and an authority on healthy aging. She also hosts the Hot For Your Health podcast, and has written five books - including ‘Fitness After Forty’. She’s passionate about empowering people to age well through mobility, and the vital importance of maintaining bone and muscle health as we age. She believes that aging well is something we can actively choose to do when we value ourselves enough, and we’re absolutely thrilled to welcome her as our ver...
Jan 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to The Aging Project Podcast
Nov 09, 2021•33 sec•Ep. 1
