243 Movement as Longevity Medicine; How Fascia and the Brain Shape Aging with Dr. Edythe Heus
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 01/09/2026
243 Movement as Longevity Medicine; How Fascia and the Brain Shape Aging with Dr. Edythe Heus
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
What if the way you move could directly influence how well you age? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by movement specialist and chiropractor Dr. Edythe Heus to explore how intentional, brain-engaged movement can become one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Heus explains how subtle changes in movement reorganize fascia, enhance balance, sharpen cognition, and reduce fall risk. This conversation reframes exercise not as punishment, but as a playful, intelligent practice that supports...
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242 Welcome 2026. Healthspan Extension Starts Here: Your Epigenetic Path to Aging Well with Dr. Gillian Lockitch
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Many people believe that memory loss, physical decline, and loss of independence are inevitable parts of aging. But what if that belief is wrong? In this first Growing Older Living Younger episode of 2026, Dr. Gillian Lockitch challenges the outdated narrative that aging automatically means decline. Drawing on decades of medical expertise, cutting-edge epigenetic science, and her own lived experience, Dr. Lockitch explains why growing older is inevitable—but aging poorly is not. This episode introduces the concept of healthspan—the years of life lived with clarity, mobility, independence,...
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241 Resilience: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities with Dr. Gillian Lockitch
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch shares a powerful story of resilience—one that unfolds unexpectedly as she prepares to celebrate turning 80 through dance, vitality, and joy. What began as a year of celebration was abruptly reshaped by a diagnosis of persistent atrial fibrillation, forcing Dr. Lockitch to confront physical limitations, uncertainty, and the temporary loss of a defining passion. Rather than framing this episode as a story of illness, she reframes it as a story of adaptation, courage, and transformation—and what it truly means to grow older...
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240 From Hot Flashes to Harmony: Reclaim Vitality through Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes with Alison Bladh
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Alison Bladh about navigating menopause and midlife with confidence, vitality, and grace. Alison shares over 35 years of experience helping women transform their health, beauty, and mindset through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care. Learn how small, realistic changes can rebalance hormones, improve sleep, manage weight, and restore radiant skin and energy—so you can age youthfully and thrive through every life stage. Alison Bladh is an award-winning nutritional therapist and aesthetician...
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239 Midlife Transformation: Ironman Playbook for Endurance, Longevity and Healthy Aging with Jeffrey Weiss
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Can you build healthspan in your 50s, 60s and beyond? In our episode 239 conversation, Jeff Weiss says yes—and he’s got the miles to prove it. After his first 10K at 48, Jeff progressed to marathons, ultramarathons, and Ironman triathlons, discovering how structured training within smart guardrails, and the right mindset can unlock cardiovascular fitness, strength, confidence, and cognitive resilience in midlife. We explore practical ways to get started (and keep going), how to balance discomfort vs. danger, and why setting “big, hairy, audacious goals” fuels transformation far beyond...
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238 Perimenopause to Second Spring: Hormones, Hugs and Healthspan with Carla Wainwright
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Coach and educator Carla Wainwright joins Dr. Gillian in episode 238 to reframe midlife (about 40–65) as a gateway rather than a decline. Drawing on science and somatic wisdom, Carla explains how shifting sex hormones affect metabolism, sleep, stress tolerance, and body composition—and why nervous‑system regulation, metabolic basics, and pleasure practices are foundational for healthspan. You’ll learn simple micro‑resets (breath, grounding, nature time), how to stack small rituals, and why cultivating daily moments of joy/connection boosts oxytocin and nitric oxide—two...
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237 Healthy Aging Made Practical: Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, Community with Scott Fulton
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In Episode 237, in conversation with Dr. Gillian Lockitch, Scott Fulton reframes “successful aging” as more years, more moments, more money. He unpacks his MEDAC model—Mind, Environment, Diet, Activity, Community—and shows how small, practical tweaks compound: design homes for longevity, manage toxin exposure sensibly, eat for quality/variety/fiber, move all day (not just “exercise”), train balance, and build supportive community. They also explore simple ways to measure what matters and why stepping outside your comfort zone is a powerful aging tool. Scott Fulton is...
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236 Bamboozled by "Evidence": Go Beyond Guidelines, Read the Studies and Question Dogma with Dr. Joseph Jacko
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Are we being bamboozled by “evidence”? In episode 236 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Joseph Jacko explains how pharmaceutic and other corporate funding skews what we are told, why absolute risk matters more than splashy headline statistics, and how a deeper understanding of hormones and our metabolism, the microbiome –brain connection, and regenerative tools can help you build real health and extend your healthspan,—not just live with and manage disease. We pull back the curtain on how corporate interests and publication bias can distort...
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235 The Summiteers Community: A Blueprint for Healthy Longevity with Don Cote PhD
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In episode 235 of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Don Cote shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to building a life of meaning, resilience, and purpose. With his background in cognitive behavioral science, business coaching, and decades of lived experience, Don reveals how his father’s wisdom and Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" inspired him to develop his Life Works Life Mastery System, a step-by-step blueprint for transformation. We explore how you too can thrive in your later years, redefine a "successfull life" and build connections and community ...
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234 The Akashic Records: A Spiritual Map to Your Passion, Purpose and Vitality with Natasha Rocha
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
In this captivating episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch dives into the mystical yet deeply practical world of the Akashic Records with Natasha Rocha. Often described as the “Google of the spiritual world,” the Akashic Records are said to hold the blueprint of your soul—your purpose, gifts, and highest potential. Natasha shares her personal spiritual awakening, how she helps people access their soul’s blueprint, and why reconnecting with passion and purpose can reignite vitality at any age. This episode reveals how understanding your Akashic blueprint...
info_outlineWhat if the way you move could directly influence how well you age? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch is joined by movement specialist and chiropractor Dr. Edythe Heus to explore how intentional, brain-engaged movement can become one of the most powerful tools for longevity. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Heus explains how subtle changes in movement reorganize fascia, enhance balance, sharpen cognition, and reduce fall risk. This conversation reframes exercise not as punishment, but as a playful, intelligent practice that supports vitality, resilience, and lifelong mobility.
Dr. Edythe Heus is a chiropractor and movement innovator with more than 20 years of clinical experience specializing in applied kinesiology, functional neurology, and fascial health. She is the creator of REV6: A Revolution in Motion, a science-based brain-body training system designed to improve posture, balance, mobility, and cognitive engagement through sequenced, multidimensional movement. Her work bridges elite athletic performance, rehabilitation, and healthy aging, including seated and standing programs for older adults and assisted-living populations.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Welcome and introduction -Dr. Gillian Lockitch introduces the episode and reframes movement as a longevity practice rather than a fitness goal.
03:12 – From chiropractic care to redefining movement
Dr. Heus shares her professional journey and explains how clinical kinesiology revealed gaps in traditional exercise approaches.
09:04 – Movement, neurology, and epigenetic potential - The conversation explores how complex movement patterns influence neural pathways, efficiency, and long-term vitality.
10:53 – Fascia as a whole-body communication network - Dr. Heus explains why fascia must be trained sequentially rather than in isolated segments.
13:19 – Fascia, energy, immunity, and pain relief. Real-world clinical stories illustrate how fascial manipulation transforms pain, mobility, and systemic function.
18:09 – Play, novelty, and perceived risk in movement - The role of instability and sensory engagement in keeping the brain present, curious, and resilient.
20:49 – Fall prevention and training eccentric strength - Why descending movements, foot sensation, and multi-planar training are essential as we age.
22:47 – Dance, cognition, and brain engagement - A discussion on why partner dance may be protective against cognitive decline and dementia.
27:29 – Equipment and accessibility for older adults - What participants need to begin REV6 safely at any age or ability level.
31:56 – Practical steps listeners can start today - Simple mindset shifts and movement experiments to introduce novelty, instability, and integration.
34:09 – Special offer and closing reflections - A limited-time REV6 promotion and final thoughts on aging with confidence and curiosity.
Resources & Links Mentioned
REV6: A Revolution in Motion official website
REV6 On-Demand Movement Programs
Special offer: 50 percent off three months of REV6 On-Demand using promo code DRLOCKITCH
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