In this inspiring episode, Jay Croft talks with Diane Firmani — a 71-year-old triathlete, women’s hockey player, and standout on the latest season of The Golden Bachelor. Diane shares what led her from snowy Wasilla, Alaska, to a national TV spotlight, and how she uses fitness, community, and a bold spirit to redefine aging. You’ll learn why movement matters, how friendships support longevity, and what The Golden Bachelor gets right about older adults. Diane also opens up about her training r...
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In this inspiring episode, Jay Croft talks with Diane Firmani — a 71-year-old triathlete, women’s hockey player, and standout on the latest season of The Golden Bachelor. Diane shares what led her from snowy Wasilla, Alaska, to a national TV spotlight, and how she uses fitness, community, and a bold spirit to redefine aging. You’ll learn why movement matters, how friendships support longevity, and what The Golden Bachelor gets right about older adults. Diane also opens up about her training r...
How to Use Psychology to Drive Health and Fitness Coaching, with Alex McBrairty
Optimal Aging
39 minutes
4 months ago
How to Use Psychology to Drive Health and Fitness Coaching, with Alex McBrairty
In this episode of The Optimal Aging Podcast, Jay Croft sits down with Alex McBrairty, a fitness coach whose personal transformation—losing nearly 100 pounds as a teen—launched a lifelong journey into behavior change, motivation, and the psychology of fitness. Alex shares how his struggle with self-esteem and identity led him to pursue a degree in psychology, which now underpins his coaching philosophy. You'll learn how he uses personality testing to meet clients where they are, especially th...
Optimal Aging
In this inspiring episode, Jay Croft talks with Diane Firmani — a 71-year-old triathlete, women’s hockey player, and standout on the latest season of The Golden Bachelor. Diane shares what led her from snowy Wasilla, Alaska, to a national TV spotlight, and how she uses fitness, community, and a bold spirit to redefine aging. You’ll learn why movement matters, how friendships support longevity, and what The Golden Bachelor gets right about older adults. Diane also opens up about her training r...
