202 Happiness Revisited with Jeff Golden
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 03/31/2025
215 From Burnout to Balance: Thriving at Every Age with Deekron Krikorian
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
What’s holding you back from thriving—your age, or your beliefs about your age? In this episode, transformation coach and author, Deekron Krikorian, MBA, shares his journey from CPA to health strategist, helping high performers master mindset, metabolism, and momentum. Author of “The Nine Shifts: The Mind First Method to Transform Your Body and Your Life”, he describes nine challenges and mind shifts to create real solutions for reclaiming control and extending your healthspan. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and 2025 Theme Dr....
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214 Reignite Your Purpose: One Woman's Path from Combat to Coachingwith Amelia Duran-Stanton PhD
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to the rank of Colonel, earn multiple doctorates, and still find time to write a transformative guide for women, rediscover your purpose, and reignite your passion in midlife or beyond? Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton’s journey is more than inspirational—it’s a playbook for personal power at any age. In episode 214, she shares how her book "The Lotus Within" helps women reconnect to their purpose, set boundaries, and use practical strategies to thrive. From military precision to mindset mastery, Amelia breaks down her LOTUS (Life of Timeless,...
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213 The Superlongevity Lifestyle: Living Like You'll Never Die! with James Strole
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 213 Dr. Gillian Lockitch hosts James Strole, a futurist and advocate for radical life extension, on her podcast "Growing Older, Living Younger." Strole discusses his lifelong quest for physical immortality, inspired by first questioning his beliefs at age 11, around his grandmother's death . He highlights the Coalition for Radical Life Extension and RAAdFest, the largest global longevity event, which aims to educate and inspire all, about age reversal and super longevity. Strole emphasizes the importance of mindset, innovation, and community in achieving...
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212 Beyond the Fountain of Youth with Julian Gershon MD
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 212 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes Dr. Julian Gershon Jr., a triple board-certified physician in family medicine, sports medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Gershon is the author of Beyond the Fountain of Youth, a compelling guide to optimizing vitality, preventing age-related decline, and redefining what it means to grow older. Drawing on over two decades of clinical experience and personal practice, Dr. Gershon shares how his own transformation as an aging athlete led him into the field of regenerative medicine. Together, he and...
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211 Sublingual Tablets to Superaging Transformation with Ron Beckenfeld
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 211 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by Ron Beckenfeld, founder of Continental Vitamin Company and creator of Superior Source micro-lingual tablets. Ron shares how a personal mission—helping his father with Parkinson’s take his medication —sparked a supplement innovation that’s now helping those who find it difficult to swallow pills. But his insights go beyond tablets: from daily 4 a.m. workouts to his views on clean eating, resistance training, and collagen for aging well, Ron lives the super-aging lifestyle he advocates. Tune in to learn why...
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210 Grandparenting on the Spectrum with Jennifer Kaufman M.S.E.T, M.A.Ed.L
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this deeply personal and informative episode 210, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by Jennifer Kaufman, a seasoned educator and school principal with over two decades of experience in autism education—who also happens to be the grandmother of a child on the autism spectrum. Jennifer offers a rare dual perspective: professional insights shaped by years at the helm of a specialized autism school, and heartfelt wisdom drawn from her own family's journey. Together, they explore the evolving role of grandparents in today’s families, particularly when a child is diagnosed with autism. Jennifer...
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209 Red Light Therapy for Cellular Rejuvenation with Carl Rothschild DC
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 209, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Dr. Carl Rothschild, a veteran chiropractor and pioneer in red light therapy. They dive into the evolution, science, and real-world impact of this cutting-edge approach to cellular rejuvenation. Dr. Rothschild shares personal stories, explains how near-infrared light stimulates mitochondria, and outlines why full-body red light beds may be the next frontier in wellness. Whether you're interested in pain relief, or just feeling better as you age, this episode offers insights into the practical applications of red light therapy. Episode...
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208 Why Do We Fear Change with Silvia Subirana
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 208 of Growing Older Living Younger, I’m joined by Silvia Subirana. Rethinking relationships with alcohol, Silvia Subirana and Dr. Lockitch talk about the My Dry 30 program and app. Silvis is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of My Dry 30, a revolutionary app that helps users take a mindful 30-day break from alcohol. With a background in emotional intelligence and behavior change, Silvia shares her personal journey, the science behind habit formation, and how reducing alcohol — even temporarily — can powerfully impact aging, brain health, and overall...
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207 When Quantum Healing Meets Past Traumas with Paula Apro PhD.
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this fascinating episode 207 of Growing Older Living Younger, I’m joined by Dr. Paula Apro, a quantum healer, intuitive coach, and pioneer in bioenergetic scanning. Dr. Apro shares her powerful personal journey that led her to uncover the deep impact of unrecognized trauma — and how vibrational frequencies and energy fields hold the key to restoring health and harmony. We explore how voice analysis and bioenergetic scans provide a window into the body’s energetic blueprint, and how technologies like red light therapy and quantum frequency tools can support emotional and physical...
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206 The Cure: How to Heal Yourself with Manny Bains
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Discover the Inside Job of Healing in the compelling episode 206 of Growing Older Living Younger. I’m joined by award-winning filmmaker, author, and actor, Manny Bains, to discuss his latest documentary The Cure: An Inside Job. Through cinematic storytelling and a global cast of 11 holistic health experts, Manny explores how healing starts from within and why empowering people to take charge of their health is more vital than ever. We dive into the inspiration behind the film, the speaker selection process, and the challenges of balancing evidence-based insights with provocative...
info_outlineIn EPISODE 202 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER host Gillian Lockitch, and Jeff Golden discuss the complex relationship between happiness, health, and longevity, emphasizing that materialism does not enhance well-being. Despite economic growth, happiness levels have declined since the 1940s.
Two years ago, in episode 136 I first spoke with Jeff Golden, author of Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, which won the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards. Since then, the world has continued to change in ways that affect our emotional, social, and even physical health.
Today, Jeff joins me again to reflect on what has shifted in the past two years—both in the world and in his own perspective—and to share new insights on how we can cultivate happiness, connection, and purpose as we age.Golden highlights the importance of inner factors like self-worth and relationships over material possessions. He advocates for personal development, meditation, and gratitude practices to cultivate fulfillment. I share my experience with a personal development program that helps recognize and overcome negative self-judgments. Both of us stress the need for self-nourishment and the ripple effects of personal happiness on societal well-being.
Episode Timeline:
0.01 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast
3:38 Recap of Previous Discussion and Current Context
8:57 Personal Responsibility and Social Fragmentation
14:52 Personal Development and Overcoming Saboteurs
20:32 Aging and the Importance of Self-Understanding
28:44 Navigating Digital Distractions and Cultivating Fulfillment
36:06 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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