Diving deep into the science of eating for optimal health after 50, I share my proven strategies for maintaining energy, building lean muscle, and managing weight through strategic meal timing and food choices. From the crucial "first meal effect" that sets your metabolic tone for the day to the surprising truth about wine consumption and sleep quality, this episode delivers the exact blueprint you need to fuel your body for vitality and strength. Drawing from both cutting-edge research and decades of clinical experience, I break down why protein timing, circadian eating, and post-dinner habits can make or break your health goals - and how to implement these changes starting with your very next meal.

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"When you heal your gut, you're not just improving digestion – you're protecting your brain and cognitive function for decades to come. The gut-brain connection is so powerful that what's happening in your microbiome today could determine your brain health at 75 or 80." - Dr. Partha Nandi

World-renowned gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Partha Nandi joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the incredible connection between our gut and brain health. After witnessing his father's devastating stroke despite having no obvious risk factors, Dr. Nandi embarked on a mission to understand how gut health influences cognitive function, memory, and brain aging. What he discovered will transform how you think about protecting your mind as you age. Through groundbreaking research and clinical experience, Dr. Nandi reveals why healing your gut could be the key to preventing conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke – and why the choices you make today about diet, stress, and lifestyle impact your brain health decades from now.

What you'll learn:

• Why your gut microbiome is considered your "second brain" and how it communicates with your actual brain

• The surprising connection between stress, gut inflammation, and cognitive decline

• Simple dietary changes that can help protect both your gut and brain health

• Why community, spirituality and movement are crucial pillars for maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection

• How to recognize signs that your gut health may be compromising your cognitive function

• Early warning signs of gut issues that could impact your brain health

• The five key pillars for optimal gut-brain health that anyone can implement

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The statistics about aging can be frightening – from plummeting bone density to cognitive decline and muscle loss. But I'm here to tell you there's a revolutionary approach to aging that turns these scary numbers on their head. Today, I share how a positive mindset alone can add 7.5 years to your life, and why resistance training is non-negotiable for women over 40. We dive deep into why those little pink dumbbells aren't really serving you, and how incorporating power moves like jumping can actually reverse bone loss. I break down the science behind why high-intensity interval training becomes more crucial as we age, and reveal the game-changing benefits of creatine HCL for both brain and body health.

What you'll learn:

• Why your mindset about aging could add years to your life

• The shocking truth about how much protein women really need as they age

• How to build power and strength without living in the gym

• The three-pronged approach to aging powerfully that starts with proper recovery

• Why traditional "aging gracefully" advice is holding you back from your best years

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