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April 25, 2025

#71 When the Body Breaks Through: From Cold Oceans to Chemo Miles — B…

In this special highlight reel, we revisit the most unforgettable moments from the past few months of Ageless Athlete . These are stories that stuck with me—narratives that challenged how I think about fear, recovery, aging, ...

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April 15, 2025

Dean Karnazes: Fighting Fit in His 60s, Running Ultras on Weekends, a…

Dean Karnazes has been called one of the fittest humans on the planet — and he’s not slowing down. In his 60s, he’s still running ultramarathons on the weekends, living part-time in Greece, and exploring the historical roots ...

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April 8, 2025

#66 Aging Joints & Grateful Bodies: Elbows, Fingers, Sleep, and the S…

Physiotherapist and coach Andy McVittie returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into the aging body — what breaks down, why it happens, and how to keep moving through it all. In this episode, we move from big-picture thinkin...

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April 1, 2025

#68 Jerry Moffatt’s Revelations: Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was…

Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was Cool, The Power of Obsession, and Letting Go at Your Peak In this episode of Ageless Athlete , host Kush Khandelwal sits down with one of climbing’s most iconic and introspective figures— ...

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March 25, 2025

#66 Mastering Momentum: How Ned Overend Still Wins at 70, Avoids Inju…

What does it take to stay at the top of your sport for over four decades—and still be competitive at 70? In this episode, we sit down with Ned Overend , the first-ever UCI Mountain Bike World Champion and six-time national ch...

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March 18, 2025

#65 The Movement Optimist: Knees, Shoulders, Elbows, Hips, Bulletproo…

Physiotherapist, coach, and lifelong climber Andy McVittie challenge the myths about aging and physical decline. Andy brings decades of hands-on experience, working with outdoor athletes and everyday movers who want to stay a...

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March 11, 2025

#64 The Ultimate Comeback: At 46, Tara Tulley Transformed Her Life, L…

Tara Tulley’s story is an ode to the power of resilience, determination, and self-belief. At 45 years old, she stood at the start line of a grueling 140-mile ultra-marathon—not as a runner, but as a spectator. Weighing over 2...

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March 4, 2025

#63 Beyond Two Guinness Records: How Shawn Dollar Overcame Traumatic …

“Fear doesn’t have to destroy you—it can become rocket fuel if you learn to harness it. That mindset carried me through big waves and even bigger challenges on land.” In this episode, we dive deep with Shawn Dollar , a big-wa...

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Feb. 25, 2025

#62 One Mile at a Time: The Healing Power of Movement and How Adventu…

“Get people outside. Let them walk, let them move. And if they can’t, do it in a wheelchair. Fresh air and movement—at any level—still have the power to bring joy, connection, and even a little bit of who they once were.” ​ I...

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Feb. 18, 2025

#61 Chris Bertish Is All In: Paddling the Atlantic Solo, and Fear, Fa…

At 50, Chris Bertish has built his life on pushing the boundaries of human endurance. From conquering Mavericks with no sleep and borrowed gear to paddling 4,600 miles across the Atlantic solo , his story is proof that commit...

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Feb. 11, 2025

#60 Lisa Smith-Batchen, The Peaceful Warrior: How to Break Through Se…

"We can be younger by tomorrow—it’s not about reversing time, but about how we choose to move, think, and approach life with intention. Every day is an opportunity to grow stronger, more resilient, and more connected to what ...

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Feb. 4, 2025

#59 Best of 2024 Part II

🎙️ Ageless Athlete Podcast is back with Part 2 of our Best of 2024 series! In this special episode, we revisit some of the most powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring conversations from the past year. If Part 1 was about ...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Beyond Limits: Steve McClure’s Unorthodox Methods, Peak Performance a…

Steve McClure is one of Britain’s most accomplished rock climbers, and at 54, still continuing to climb at an elite level, defying the notion that performance inevitably drops with age. We dive into his unconventional trainin...

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Jan. 21, 2025

#57 Best Of 2024 - Part I

Excited for this special look back at the most inspiring moments of 2024! Host Kush Khandelwal revisits powerful conversations with athletes and adventurers who’ve challenged limits, overcome adversity, and redefined resilien...

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Jan. 14, 2025

The $101M Global Race to Redefine Aging: Jamie Justice on the Science…

What if aging didn’t have to mean decline? What if the years ahead could be just as vibrant as your youth—if not more so? In this week’s episode of Ageless Athlete , Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President of Health at XPRIZE...

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Jan. 7, 2025

#55 Impossible To Possible: How Ray Zahab’s Adventure Mindset Helped …

“During chemo, I could have stayed on the couch binge-watching Netflix. Instead, I chose to walk 500 meters, then build from there. Every step reminded me that I could still fight and get stronger.” ​ In this episode of The A...

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Jan. 1, 2025

#54 Discovering Longevity: How I Applied These 10 Surprising Lessons …

In this episode, I reflect on 10 surprising and powerful lessons I’ve learned from some of the world’s top adventure athletes. From reframing fear to finding joy, embracing awe to chasing big dreams, these lessons have reshap...

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Dec. 24, 2024

#53: Caroline Paul Revisited - Why Embracing Small Risks Leads to Big…

As we step into a new year, there’s no better time to revisit this transformative conversation with Caroline Paul—firefighter, adventurer, and NYT best-selling author. In this episode, Caroline shares practical strategies to ...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Endless Summer: Behind The Scenes from a Surfing Classic, and Wingnut…

Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, is the star of Endless Summer II and one of surfing’s most iconic longboarders. Wingnut takes us behind the scenes of the movie that shaped surf culture and shares timeless lessons on living a balance...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Into The Depths: No wetsuit, 43 degree water, And, 17 Hours Non-Stop …

""Swimming in 43-degree water with no wetsuit, knowing sharks could be nearby, pushes every cell in your body to scream for warmth and safety. But that’s where mental toughness comes in. You break it down—30 minutes at a time...

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Dec. 3, 2024

#50 Eat Better, Live Longer by EC Synkowski - Debunking Nutrition Myt…

"When you understand nutrition isn’t about specific food choices, you stop chasing the trends"🥗💪🏾 n this episode of The Ageless Athlete Podcast , I sit down with EC Synkowski, the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creat...

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Nov. 26, 2024

#49 - Revisited: Wayne Willoughby - From Severe Disability to Big Wal…

"It's not easy for me just to make it through your average day, like I almost fall over and do fall over just in my kitchen trying to make dinner. But if I'm still able to accomplish these things that are seen as goals... it ...

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Nov. 19, 2024

#47 - Commandments for Longevity and Fulfillment in Sport and Life - …

In this sequel to our popular “5 Commandments” episode, we bring you five more principles for achieving longevity and fulfillment in sport and life. These lessons, drawn from the incredible lives of world-class athletes who h...

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Nov. 12, 2024

#47 Timmy O'Neill - The Lifewish Mindset: Masterclass From A Big Wall…

"Living with purpose and humor creates a ‘lifewish’—celebrating every day and, if you’re lucky enough to climb high, bringing someone along with you.”🏔️ Today's guest is none other than the legendary Timmy O’Neill. For those ...

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