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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Nov. 12, 2024

#46 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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Nov. 5, 2024

#46 Heather Heynen - Break Free From Limiting Beliefs: Practical Tips…

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 a…

Thrilled today to speak with Ben Moon, the man who has defined and redefined what’s possible in climbing for decades. From pioneering world-class routes to creating game-changing training tools, Ben’s journey is a testament t...

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Oct. 23, 2024

#44 Five Commandments for Lifelong Performance: Secrets from Elite At…

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 - “IT GOES, BOYS!” – Rewriting History, Shattering Ceil…

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 one—not even the best …

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Oct. 8, 2024

#42 David Wiens - Mountain Biking Then and Now, Aging With Purpose, O…

"It wasn’t about what I couldn’t do; it was about what I could do. After my injury, I was focused on recovery and doing whatever was possible—like swimming every day. It’s all about the attitude you bring to the situation." …

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Oct. 1, 2024

$42 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Great O…

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 …

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Sept. 24, 2024

#40 Heather Heynen Interviews Kush Khandelwal - A Different Path: How…

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 …

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 …

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Sept. 10, 2024

#38 Marshall Ulrich - Unbreakable Athlete: Running Across America, Em…

"Age isn’t what defines you—it’s your ability to adapt, to keep going, and to never stop seeking what you’re capable of." 🚀 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 D…

"Fear is natural, but it's how you dance with that fear that defines who you are as a climber and as a person." 🌄💗 Heidi Wirtz—aka "Heidi Almighty"— is a climber, guide, yogi, and an entrepreneur. 🧗‍♀️ Heidi is known …

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