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Jan. 14, 2025

The $101M Global Race to Redefine Aging: Jamie Justice on the Scienceā€¦

What if aging didnā€™t have to mean decline? What if the years ahead could be just as vibrant as your youthā€”if not more so? In this weekā€™s episode of Ageless Athlete , Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President of Health at ā€¦

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Jan. 7, 2025

#55 Impossible To Possible: How Ray Zahabā€™s Adventure Mindset Helped ā€¦

ā€œDuring 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.ā€ ā€‹ In this episode of The ā€¦

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Jan. 1, 2025

#54 Discovering Longevity: How I Applied These 10 Surprising Lessons ā€¦

In this episode, I reflect on 10 surprising and powerful lessons Iā€™ve learned from some of the worldā€™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 Bigā€¦

As we step into a new year, thereā€™s no better time to revisit this transformative conversation with Caroline Paulā€”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 Wingnutā€¦

Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, is the star of Endless Summer II and one of surfingā€™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 ā€¦

""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 thatā€™s where mental toughness comes in. You break it downā€”30 minutes at a time...

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Dec. 3, 2024

#50 Eat Better, Live Longer by EC Synkowski - Debunking Nutrition Mytā€¦

"When you understand nutrition isnā€™t about specific food choices, you stop chasing the trends"šŸ„—šŸ’ŖšŸ¾ 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 Walā€¦

"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 ā€¦

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Nov. 19, 2024

#47 - Commandments for Longevity and Fulfillment in Sport and Life - ā€¦

In this sequel to our popular ā€œ5 Commandmentsā€ 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

#46 Timmy O'Neill - The Lifewish Mindset: Masterclass From A Big Wallā€¦

"Living with purpose and humor creates a ā€˜lifewishā€™ā€”celebrating every day and, if youā€™re lucky enough to climb high, bringing someone along with you.ā€šŸ”ļø Today's guest is none other than the legendary Timmy Oā€™Neill. For those ...

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Nov. 5, 2024

#46 Heather Heynen - Break Free From Limiting Beliefs: Practical Tipsā€¦

Heather Heynen is a licensed mental health therapist, life coach, and the voice behind the excellent Weight Loss and Wellness For Real podcast. At 50, she passionately rock climbs and bike packs and shares why she finds it im...

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Oct. 29, 2024

#45 Ben Moon - Rediscovering Peak Form At 50: Evolution of Training aā€¦

Thrilled today to speak with Ben Moon, the man who has defined and redefined whatā€™s possible in climbing for decades. From pioneering world-class routes to creating game-changing training tools, Benā€™s journey is a testament t...

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Oct. 23, 2024

#44 Five Commandments for Lifelong Performance: Secrets from Elite Atā€¦

Today's episode is a bit different. We dive into the 5 Commandments that athletes follow to achieve lasting success and performance in their sports. Drawing wisdom from legends like Craig DeMartino , Juliet Starrett , Marshal...

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Oct. 15, 2024

#43 Lynn Hill - ā€œIT GOES, BOYS!ā€ ā€“ Rewriting History, Shattering Ceilā€¦

Imagine standing at the base of El Capitan in the early 1990s. The Nose, one of the most famous and daunting climbing routes in the world, stretches nearly 3,000 feet above you. At this time, no oneā€”not even the best ā€¦

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Oct. 8, 2024

#42 David Wiens - Mountain Biking Then and Now, Aging With Purpose, Oā€¦

"It wasnā€™t about what I couldnā€™t do; it was about what I could do. After my injury, I was focused on recovery and doing whatever was possibleā€”like swimming every day. Itā€™s all about the attitude you bring to the situation." ā€¦

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Oct. 1, 2024

$42 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Great Oā€¦

Katherine Hayes Rodriguez is a pioneer in adaptive sports who has spent nearly 50 years making the outdoors accessible for all. From her early days as a ski instructor in the 1970s to becoming a leader in adaptive skiing and ā€¦

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Sept. 24, 2024

#40 Heather Heynen Interviews Kush Khandelwal - A Different Path: Howā€¦

In a unique twist, Ageless Athlete host Kush Khandelwal steps out from behind the mic and becomes the guest for the first time! Interviewed by Heather Heynen on her Weight Loss and Wellness For Real podcast, Kush opens up abo...

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Sept. 17, 2024

#39 Yuri Soledade - Big Waves, Bigger Ambitions: From Dishwashing to ā€¦

Legendary big wave surfer Yuri Soledade , is 48, and has spent decades riding some of the most powerful waves on Earth at Jaws in Maui. Known for winning the 2016 TAG Heuer XXL Biggest Wave Award for riding a ā€¦

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Sept. 10, 2024

#38 Marshall Ulrich - Unbreakable Athlete: Running Across America, Emā€¦

"Age isnā€™t what defines youā€”itā€™s your ability to adapt, to keep going, and to never stop seeking what youā€™re capable of." šŸš€ In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, we talk with the legendary ultra-endurance athlete, M...

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Sept. 3, 2024

#37 Heidi Wirtz - World as a Classroom, Why Climbing Still Sucks at Dā€¦

"Fear is natural, but it's how you dance with that fear that defines who you are as a climber and as a person." šŸŒ„šŸ’— Heidi Wirtzā€”aka "Heidi Almighty"ā€” is a climber, guide, yogi, and an entrepreneur. šŸ§—ā€ā™€ļø Heidi is known ā€¦

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Aug. 27, 2024

#36 Hazel Findlay - Mastering Your Mind: Unlock Your True Potential Bā€¦

"You can sculpt your body to perfection, but without mastering your mind, youā€™ll never unlock your true potential. The real victories happen in your head." šŸ§ŽšŸ¼ā€ā™€ļøšŸ’ŖšŸ¾ We are diving deep into the power of mental training with Ha...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Longevity in Running, Elite Performance, and Transforming Lives at Saā€¦

Diana, 64 and Tim Fitzpatrick, 62, are accomplished ultrarunners whoā€™ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've marathon PRs of 2:37 and 2...

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Aug. 13, 2024

#34 Chris Kalous - The Joyful Spirit: Adapt, Find Purpose, and Chase ā€¦

"Even as life changes, keeping a playful spirit is essential. Thatā€™s what keeps me coming back to the rock, year after year." šŸ¤¾šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļøšŸŒŸ At 53 years young, Chris Kalous has spent over three decades dedicated to rock climbing, evo...

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Aug. 6, 2024

#33 Tinker Juarez - The Unstoppable Cyclist: Passion, Grit and Resolvā€¦

"Even at 63, I train like I'm still in my prime. The key is to stay consistent and never lose that hunger." šŸ”„ Tinker Juarez turned 63 this year, and has been mountain bike racing competitively since the age of ā€¦

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