202 Happiness Revisited with Jeff Golden
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 03/31/2025
001 Welcome to Growing Older Living Younger
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
"The choices you make, your thoughts, what you eat, how you move, how you interact with others, can change your aging at the cellular level.' (Gillian Lockitch) Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger (GOLY), the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Your host, Dr. Gillian Lockitch, evolved her personal road map to aging youthfully during her rehabilitation from emergency spinal surgery following a series of catastrophic life...
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226 Fetal Consciousness and the Biology of Belief with Steve Pasin
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this provocative and eye-opening episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Dr. Steve Pasin, author of Taming the Fetal Tyrant and Its Ancestral Delusional Love Stories. They explore how belief systems and emotional imprints formed in utero influence stress, illness, and the aging process. Steve unpacks his theory of fetal megalomania, the cultural conditioning of consciousness, and why truth-based thinking may hold the key to reversing decline. If you’re curious about how your earliest thoughts may still shape your health and longevity, this...
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225 Epigenetics and Bioinformatics: Crating Your N-of-One Wellness Blueprint with Daniel Tausan MSc
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Dr. Daniel Tausan, a stem cell biologist turned health consultant, who shares how his innovative work with Timeline Sciences is reshaping the future of healthy aging. Dr. Tausan explains how advanced blood panels, bioinformatics, and a personalized "N of One" approach can help individuals understand their biological age and optimize their health strategies. They explore the practical applications of personalized health timelines, the significance of lung function, the role of fascia and connective tissue, and the potential for reversing...
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224 Mushrooms, Chocolate and Olive Oil: Keys to Healthy Longevity with Mark J Smith PhD
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this episode, Dr. Mark J. Smith shares actionable insights from Paleo for Life, the book he co-authored with Trevor Connor, to help you align your nutrition and fitness choices with your biology. From dark chocolate and mushrooms to olive oil and other nutrient-dense foods, Dr. Smith explores how ancestral nutrition and longevity nutrients can extend your healthspan. He also touches on his approach to physicality through sprint interval training Whether you're new to the Paleo lifestyle or optimizing for later-life vitality, you’ll walk away with practical tools to...
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223 The ABCs of Aging Safely, Wisely and Well with C. Vicki Gold PT, MA
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this highly practical episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes Vicki Gold, a retired physical therapist who shares decades of wisdom on how to age safely, wisely, and well. Drawing from her own journey and her work with older adults, Vicki introduces two transformative ABC frameworks—Alignment, Breathing, and Centering for physical vitality, and Attitudes, Beliefs, and Commitment for personal growth. Together, Gillian and Vicki explore the risks of rushing, the power of posture, the role of mindful breathing, and how even small shifts in self-talk can lead to greater confidence and...
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222 Aging Redefined: Reversing Your Biological Clock wth Mark Sherwood ND.
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Dr. Mark Sherwood joins Dr. Gillian Lockitch to discuss the possibility of aging with strength, clarity, and intention. He explores how epigenetics, mindset, and spiritual alignment shape our health span far more than genetics alone. From hydrogen therapy and antioxidant support to biological clock testing and emotional resilience, Dr. Sherwood shares real-world tools that have helped patients reverse their biological age and regain vitality. This conversation will inspire listeners to become active participants in their own longevity journey—empowered by science, faith, and...
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221 Doshas, Detox and Longevity; Ayurveda and Epigenetics with Jonathan Glass
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 221 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Jonathan Glass shares how Ayurveda and Chinese medicine offer timeless guidance for vibrant aging. A naturopathic doctor and Ayurvedic expert, Jonathan explains how understanding your unique dosha—or mind-body type—can unlock energy, restore balance, and guide personalized wellness choices. We explore the connection between ancient practices and modern science like epigenetics, and how regular cleansing, subtle practices like mantra and breathwork, and thoughtful food choices support longevity and brain-body vitality. Dr. Jonathan Glass...
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220 Heart Transplantee to Healer: Regenerative Medicine Breakthroughs with Mark Durante
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In Episode 220 of the Growing Older, Living Younger podcast, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Mark Durante, heart transplant survivor and founder of Rize Up Medical. Mark reveals how regenerative therapies like stem cells, exosomes, and PRP transformed his life when nothing else worked. He shares the RIZE Method—a powerful framework for health and longevity—and explains why personalized medicine is the future for healthy longevity. Episode Timeline 0:00 – Podcast Introduction Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the 2025 theme: “Age is just a number,” and...
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219 Breath, Bladder and the Brain: Rethinking Urination and Aging Gracefully with Dr. Nicole Fleischmann
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Is your pelvic floor holding you back — literally? This week on the Growing Older Living Younger podcast, Dr. Nicole Fleischmann joins Dr. Gillian Lockitch to shatter the myths surrounding women’s pelvic health. Discover why “the second mouth” — your pelvic floor — is key to nervous system regulation, continence, and vitality as you age. Learn how pushing to pee could be damaging your body, why Kegels might not be the answer, and how a simple sniff can reconnect you with your core. This is a must-listen episode for every woman over 40 who wants to age with grace,...
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218 Beyond Lifespan: Why Healthspan is your Real Goal! with Dr. William Hsu
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In Episode 218 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. William Hsu, endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer at L Nutra, joins Dr. Gillian Lockitch to explore the science behind fasting mimicking diets (FMD) and how they may lower biological age, fight chronic disease, and boost metabolic health. You’ll hear how simple lifestyle interventions, when structured and supported, can trigger the body’s natural repair systems—and why healthspan, not just lifespan, should be the goal of aging well. Dr. William Hsu is a Harvard-trained endocrinologist who spent 20 years at Harvard’s Joslin...
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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