What if optimism wasn’t just a mindset but a daily act of strength and self-belief?
In this episode, psychiatrist and author Dr. Sue Varma unpacks the science and soul of practical optimism, a philosophy that blends positivity with action, helping us move from wishful thinking to real change. Drawing from her work with 9/11 survivors, her personal story of burnout, and decades in mental health, Dr. Varma reveals how optimism isn’t about ignoring pain, it’s about believing in the possibility of good while doing the work to make it happen.
We explore why our brains are wired toward negativity, how to reframe pessimistic thoughts into growth, and what neuroscience says about the left and right sides of our emotional lives. Dr. Varma breaks down her eight pillars of practical optimism, from finding purpose and processing emotions to building self-compassion and practicing healthy habits and offers four daily anchors anyone can start today: movement, mindfulness, mastery, and meaningful connection.
Discover how to turn hope into action and make optimism your superpower.
📌 What You Will Learn
How to Practice Practical Optimism
The Real Difference Between Optimism and Practical Optimism
How to Reframe Negative Thinking
How to Process Difficult Emotions
The Four P’s That Keep You Stuck in Pessimism
The Daily Habits That Boost Mental Health
How to Strengthen Emotional Resilience
⏱ Timestamps
00:31 Creating a one-stop approach to prevention and treatment
01:20 Learning from working with 9/11 survivors
04:16 Understanding the difference between optimism and pessimism
07:55 Recognizing the downside of too much optimism
13:49 How the brain of an optimist works
17:14 Knowing when pessimism becomes something more
20:28 Discovering mindfulness-based stress reduction
26:21 Exploring the eight pillars of practical optimism
28:46 Finding joy in what you do
32:58 Redefining purpose beyond grand goals
37:02 Accepting that comparison is inevitable
41:19 Using the four-step plan to process emotions
46:31 Reframing your emotional state
52:02 Practicing the four Ms of mental health
59:37 Seeing the risks of overrelying on AI
01:02:57 Using AI for early mental health intervention
01:06:18 Reconnecting with ancient wisdom
01:11:01 Nurturing yourself and focusing on growth
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Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
What if the real path to longevity is mastering fundamentals while measuring what matters?
In this episode, recorded at Copenhagen Health Week, Siim Land - author, longevity educator, and anthropology graduate - breaks down a pragmatic roadmap to living longer and better. We get honest about diet debates, biomarkers, and what to do before you touch a single peptide or pharmaceutical.
We cover why adaptation defines human health, how to use blood work and objective markers to see risk decades ahead, the case for sleep, movement, diet, and environment, and where rapamycin, metformin, and methylene blue actually fit. Siim shares his supplement stack, the VO2 max trade-offs with creatine, and a grounded outlook on gene editing, embryo selection, and the ethics of enhancement.
📌 What You Will Learn
• Adaptation, anthropology, and why context matters
• Diet through the biomarker lens, not dogma
• The four fundamentals that move the needle
• Rapamycin, metformin, methylene blue: promise vs proof
• Siim’s stack and why he keeps it simple
• VO2 max, creatine, and training trade-offs
• Social connection and purpose as longevity inputs
• Gene editing timelines and ethical questions
• A clear framework for risk in the “escape velocity” era
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – The hidden health crisis and why prevention wins
1:12 – Siim’s path: fitness to anthropology to longevity
4:12 – Humans adapt, and that changes the rules
9:58 – Diet diversity, sensitivities, and n of 1
16:51 – Assess first: biomarkers that predict disease risk
18:27 – Fixing sleep, movement, diet, environment
22:47 – Caution on rapamycin, metformin, methylene blue
25:54 – FOXO3 stem-cell study and what it means
37:15 – Mindset and willpower as real enhancers
41:44 – TMG, astaxanthin, melatonin, creatine
47:09 – VO2 max priorities and performance trade-offs
48:51 – Balancing fitness with joy and purpose
53:18 – Biomarkers mediate risk more than labels
1:01:00 – 2030–2040: what is realistic
1:04:02 – Immortality probabilities and living well now
1:12:10 – Final thoughts
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What if longevity could be designed into your daily life? In this episode, Allen Law shares how he went from turning around a foreclosed hotel at 23 to building Morrow, a $170M wellness ecosystem that applies Lifestyle Medicine, coaching, community, and AI to close the gap between healthspan and lifespan.
We talk about the real bottleneck in health — action, not knowledge — and how to turn diagnostics and wearables into decisions you can stick with. Allen explains why he prices for the median, not the elite, what Singapore’s “engineered Blue Zone” gets right, and where the market is heading by 2030. We cover supplements vs food first, how to build adherence through community, and the potential of stem cells as regulations evolve.
This one is practical, hopeful, and focused on what works.
📌 What You Will Learn
The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and how to apply them
Coaching and AI as the bridge from data to daily action
Designing facilities and protocols that people actually use
Healthspan vs lifespan and Allen’s “Vision Zero” goal
Pricing accessibility and why the median matters
Investing in longevity: real-world bets and filters
Alcohol’s cultural shift and healthier social rituals
Purpose, screens, and building a life you do not need to escape
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 Future of longevity in Geneva + event note
0:31 Take control of your health
3:17 Hotel turnaround at 23 and early lessons
8:59 Morrow and Lifestyle Medicine
11:26 The action gap and AI coaching
18:44 Training, recovery, and measurement
22:27 Pricing for access
24:25 Singapore’s healthspan gap
26:47 Vision Zero
30:22 Investing in longevity
33:38 Food first, tests before pills
35:34 The 2030 longevity economy
39:14 Health as Priority One
41:24 Stem cells and scale
43:26 Operator advice
47:29 Culture shifts: alcohol and rituals
50:27 Escapism, purpose, and screens
53:10 Final advice
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What if the most important step in healing is learning how to feel, reframe, and reconnect?
Natalie Lefevre joins me to share a powerful journey from upheaval and illness to purpose and service. We talk about turning grief into gratitude, regulating the nervous system, breathwork and stillness, rewriting limiting beliefs, and why community and compassion change the trajectory of a life. It is a grounded, heart-led conversation about healing yourself while helping others thrive.
📌 What You’ll Learn
How reframing loss can unlock meaning and momentum
Why calm is the prerequisite for healing
Practical tools: breathwork, meditation, nature, and supportive circles
Identifying and rewriting limiting beliefs
The role of purpose, connection, and service in long-term wellbeing
How to bridge divides with empathy and clarity
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Rock-bottoms and recovery
9:06 – Grief to gratitude
15:27 – Feeling to heal
27:53 – Calm first, then protocols
34:33 – Free ways to start
36:17 – Limiting beliefs
50:19 – Be the bridge
53:39 – Looking to 2030
56:13 – Use your voice
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Can AI meaningfully extend healthspan without losing what makes us human?
Journalist and author of Hacking Humanity, Lara Lewington joins me to share a grounded, optimistic view of AI in healthcare. We unpack the real risks to focus on now, the gains already happening in screening and prediction, and why lifestyle is still the strongest lever, with technology finally helping us measure, adhere, and act earlier. We get into wearables and pattern tracking, dementia risk signals, genomics and the microbiome, and the practical ethics of data and access. Most of all, we talk about lifestyle & joyspan, purpose, community, and companionship, as vital health inputs that no gadget can replace.
📌 What You Will Learn
The near-term risks: disinformation, cyber threats, scaling for bad actors, and job shifts
How AI is improving cancer and chronic disease prediction and treatment precision
Wearables in 2025: accuracy gains, long-term patterns, and early brain-health signals
Joyspan vs healthspan: the non-negotiables of purpose, community, and happiness
From genome and microbiome to action: what is useful today, and what is not yet
Robots in real life: augmentation over humanoids at home
Data, privacy, and making prevention accessible to everyone
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Why balanced optimism matters
3:37 – “Hacking Humanity” and hacking healthcare
6:32 – Wearables, accuracy, and what patterns reveal
10:20 – Real risks in the AI era
13:17 – Joyspan, Blue Zones, and purpose
18:03 – Lifestyle as the lever, tech as the feedback loop
23:45 – Personalization, genomics, and the road to actionable care
27:39 – Lara’s daily stack for healthspan
36:39 – How norms shift as tech matures
50:32 – Breakthroughs vs compounding incremental change
53:13 – One takeaway: choose lifestyle you can sustain
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What if the secret to healing isn’t in medicine, supplements or therapy but hidden in your own body?
In this episode, Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage, shares his journey from chronic pain and failed treatments to discovering fascia - the connective tissue that holds everything together. After spending over $17 million searching for answers, Garry reveals why belief, emotion, and self-sovereignty are the real foundations of health.
We dive into the rise of chronic disease, the collapse of healthcare and how social media, fear, and disconnection are silently shaping our biology. This conversation will make you rethink what it means to heal and who really has the power to do it.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why modern medicine often treats symptoms, not causes
How fascia connects every system in the human body
The story behind Garry’s 35-year journey through pain and recovery
Why belief and self-sovereignty are essential to true healing
The emotional roots of physical illness and how perception shapes biology
How Human Garage is teaching millions to heal themselves
The coming collapse of traditional healthcare systems
Why Gen Z’s emotional health crisis is a sign of deeper imbalance
How social media is silently damaging our biology
What the future of health looks like when people take control
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – The hidden health crisis no one is talking about
3:14 – Garry’s story: from government work to chronic pain
7:52 – Spending $17 million searching for real healing
11:45 – The moment everything changed - discovering fascia
15:20 – Why modern science still misunderstands the human body
19:08 – What fascia really is and why it’s the foundation of structure
23:47 – How emotions and trauma shape physical health
28:33 – Why belief is the missing ingredient in recovery
33:12 – The problem with biohacking and “optimization culture”
38:04 – The collapse of healthcare and rise of self-care
43:41 – The social media epidemic and the biology of fear
49:26 – How Human Garage is redefining healing for the next generation
54:50 – Final reflections: the future of self-healing and human potential
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What if the future of humanity wasn’t just about living longer, but radically extending life itself?
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In this episode of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast, I sit down with Boyang Wang, investor and co-founder of Immortal Dragons, a $40M fund betting on the boldest longevity breakthroughs.
From growing up with health challenges in China to building a successful tech business, Boyang now invests his own capital into moonshot biotech projects like whole-body replacement, artificial wombs, 3D bioprinting, and plasma exchange therapies.
He also shares why Eastern and Western cultures view longevity so differently, how regulation holds back life-saving science, and why he believes healthy lifespan could soon be the world’s most valuable currency.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Boyang Wang’s personal journey from tech entrepreneur to longevity investor
Why Immortal Dragons was built as a purpose-driven fund for radical life extension
The philosophy of “replacement over repair” in extending human life
Cutting-edge projects: 3D bioprinting, organ replacement, and artificial womb technology
The controversial idea of whole-body replacement and brain transplantation
Why cultural attitudes toward longevity differ in the East vs. the West
How special economic zones like Prospera enable experimental therapies
The promise and risks of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)
Predictions for longevity biotech by 2035 and the role of AGI in medicine
Practical advice for anyone curious about entering the longevity space
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Will health become the new currency by 2035?
2:40 – Boyang’s personal journey: childhood asthma, food allergies, and survival
4:21 – East vs West: cultural and religious attitudes toward longevity
7:52 – Building Immortal Dragons: a $40M fund for radical life extension
9:23 – From video gaming entrepreneur to biotech investor 11:13 – “Replacement over repair”: 3D bioprinting blood vessels and new organs
13:42 – Artificial wombs and the future of human reproduction 17:21 – Whole-body replacement: cloning bodies and transplanting the brain
22:51 – Special economic zones: testing gene therapy and stem cells abroad 25:55 – East Asia’s progressive stance on cloning and animal experimentation
33:19 – Where investors should really place their bets in longevity
39:22 – Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE): why it could be a blockbuster therapy
45:41 – Final advice: following the natural path and Eastern lessons for health
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What if we could add not just years to life but life to years?
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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, a global initiative pledging up to $1 billion per year to advance longevity science. Dr. Khan shares how his team is tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: helping everyone stay healthy for as long as possible.
From the economics of an aging world to cutting-edge therapies like senolytics, epigenome modulation, and AI-driven discovery, Dr. Khan explains why healthspan - not just lifespan is the real moonshot. He reveals how Hevolution funds hundreds of research programs worldwide, why the Gulf region faces unique aging patterns, and how breakthroughs in the next decade could transform medicine, society, and the global economy.
Whether you’re a biotech investor, health enthusiast, or simply curious about living better for longer, this conversation delivers science, strategy, and a hopeful vision of the future.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why healthspan matters more than raw lifespan
The $1 billion annual commitment behind Hevolution Foundation
How aging challenges economies, families, and global stability
Genetic vs. lifestyle factors in accelerated aging
Promising therapeutics: senolytics, mTOR modulation, epigenome reprogramming
How AI accelerates longevity research
The TAME trial and metformin’s potential
Scaling breakthroughs so everyone benefits
The next decade of longevity science - what’s realistic and what’s hype
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Opening & mission to expand healthy lifespan
01:04 – Global Longevity Summit & Hevolution’s vision
02:24 – Why “healthspan” is the true goal
05:09 – Dr. Khan’s early career and medical insights
07:17 – Building a foundation to invest $1 billion annually
09:55 – Saudi Arabia’s long-term approach to longevity
12:49 – Why some populations age faster
16:27 – Economic and social costs of an aging world
22:42 – How to spark a global movement for healthspan
28:21 – Balancing visionary goals with practical milestones 32:59 – Funding breakthroughs - senolytics, TAME trial, more 38:32 – Targeting senescent cells in real-world therapies
44:01 – Making advanced treatments affordable for all
47:33 – The most promising areas: mTOR, epigenome, gene therapy
52:07 – Predictions for 2030 and realistic healthspan gains 55:28 – The role of AI in longevity research
1:00:42 – Why Dr. Khan is optimistic about the future
1:03:09 – Closing thoughts and next-episode preview
What if the real breakthrough in health wasn’t a new drug or gadget, but a reset of the systems your body already runs on?
Join me at the Global Longevity Summit this October. Use code BEYONDTOMORROW for 10% off your ticket: https://www.a4m.com/global-longevity-...Dr. Sunjya argues for something deeper - fixing the systems that drive them in the first place. In this episode, he shares a framework for testing smarter, resetting habits, and building health that actually lasts.
We cover the first moves that matter most. The labs that give you signal. A realistic anti-inflammatory reset. How to use food, sleep, training, stress work, and simple tools without turning your day into a full-time job.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Root cause care in plain language
The staged intake Sunjya uses to map a plan
Which labs to run first and how to sequence the rest
A 30-day anti-inflammatory reset that fits real life
Gut basics that matter and when to treat
Smart supplementation without the kitchen sink mistake
Training that moves the needle, strength and Zone 2
Sleep and stress routines that are simple and sustainable
Using CGMs and wearables to guide choices, not create anxiety
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Diet, immunity, and the 30-day anti-inflammatory reset
1:21 – Dr. Sunjya’s vision: functional medicine meets longevity
2:24 – Root cause care vs. conventional medicine
3:54 – Onboarding patients: bloodwork, gut, hormones, and more
6:16 – The longevity pyramid: lifestyle, peptides, and moonshot therapies
7:23 – Gut health, diet, and the power of an anti-inflammatory reset
10:13 – Meat vs. plant debate: nutrient density and balance
13:22 – Genetics, cravings, and the microbiome’s role
16:09 – Sugar, Candida, and pantry resets
18:27 – Adaptogens, supplements, and adrenal health
21:07 – HIIT exercise, metabolism, and finding the sweet spot
34:26 – Continuous glucose monitoring and metabolic health
36:54 – Sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm, and recovery
41:07 – AI, tech, and the democratization of healthcare
43:28 – The future: health dashboards, wearables, and data
47:57 – Parting advice: authenticity and listening to your body🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa
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This week, I sit down with Dr. Aseem Malhotra, one of the UK’s most outspoken cardiologists, to explore a number of the claims he has recently made at the Reform Party Conference. This is his first podcast since the conference.
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From the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to lockdown policies, Dr. Aseem shares evidence, personal experiences, and stories that have put him at the center of heated global debate.
We talk about politics, media narratives, corporate influence, and how fear and willful blindness shape society’s response to crises. We explore what it truly means to define health, why trust in institutions has eroded, and how individuals can protect themselves in a world where uncertainty, polarization, and misinformation dominate.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Dr. Aseem Malhotra became one of the most outspoken voices on public health and vaccines
The hidden influence of corporate interests and political agendas in shaping medical narratives
What leaked government messages reveal about decision-making during the pandemicThe scientific debates around vaccine safety signals and long-term effects
How fear, polarization, and willful blindness affect both experts and the public
The role of diet, lifestyle, and prevention in strengthening long-term health
Why trust in public institutions and medicine has eroded—and how to rebuild it
The risks of censorship and suppression of scientific debate
How individuals can make informed decisions about their health in uncertain times
A bigger question: what kind of future do we want for medicine, society, and longevity?
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Opening: COVID vaccines, risks, and early controversy
2:15 – Dr. Aseem Malhotra on being labeled “quack doctor”
4:52 – Reanalysis of Pfizer and Moderna trials
7:30 – AstraZeneca, yellow card data, and ignored safety signals
11:05 – Lockdowns, control, and the transfer of wealth
14:40 – The Great Barrington Declaration and suppression of debate
19:55 – COVID risks exaggerated: real infection fatality rates revealed
25:10 – Mandates, trust, and why honesty in medicine matters
34:11 – Redefining health: mental, physical, and social wellbeing
39:50 – Spike protein persistence and vaccine injury concerns
44:02 – Truth, trust, and collapse of legacy media narratives
53:20 – Looking ahead to 2030: hope, reform, and health outcomes
54:40 – Social media, big tech, and the mental health crisis
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Living to 120 is no longer science fiction. It’s quickly becoming one of the most ambitious investment frontiers of our time.
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In this Moonshot Special of Longevity Unpacked, I sit down with Will Harborne and Sebastian Brunemeier from LongGame Ventures. They’re not just talking about supplements or lifestyle hacks, they’re backing companies working on gene therapies, stem cell treatments, organ replacement, and even embryo selection.
We also dig into why longevity biotech feels like crypto in 2012, what the “GLP1 of aging” might be, and the ethical questions that come with reshaping how long humans can live.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why longevity biotech is at the same stage today as crypto was a decade ago
How cell therapy and gene therapy are already reversing disease and extending healthspan
The science of epigenetic reprogramming and Yamanaka factors
Why cloning without consciousness could unlock unlimited organ replacement
The rise of embryo selection and what it means for the future of humanity
The coming GLP1 moment for longevity drugs
How AI and superintelligence will accelerate biotech breakthroughs
The demographic crisis of aging populations and how biotech can solve it
The ethical questions around immortality, consciousness, and equity of access
What Sebastian and Will believe the world could look like by 2040
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 Should we extend human lifespan?
0:28 Introducing Sebastian Brunemeier & Will Harborne
1:39 Why invest in longevity biotech now
5:25 What counts as longevity biotech?
7:11 Are we too early for radical life extension?
10:04 Gene therapy, stem cells and real-world examples
14:25 Germline immortality explained
18:40 Gene delivery, viral vs non-viral vectors
22:16 Replacement and cloning for organ growth
29:38 What does it mean to be human?
32:42 Embryo selection, polygenic scoring and ethics
42:40 Whole brain emulation and mind uploading
50:11 The low hanging fruit longevity drugs
57:00 What will be the GLP1 of longevity
1:04:03 How AI and superintelligence accelerate biotech
1:06:17 The silver tsunami and economic impact
1:13:05 Biological superintelligence and Homo Deus
1:18:10 Will longevity tech only be for the rich
1:21:59 Why small biotech will disrupt big pharma
1:22:15 Advice for founders and investors entering longevity
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What if the secret to longevity lies not in supplements, but in the way our cells actually work?
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In this episode of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Abs Settipalli - physician, researcher, and longevity expert, who challenges mainstream nutrition and argues that optimizing mitochondria, diet, and metabolism may be the true key to slowing aging.
From the carnivore diet and NAD therapy to cancer as a metabolic disorder and the dangers of GLP-1 drugs, this conversation breaks down the science, the myths, and the future of human health.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between cell therapy and gene therapy and why it matters
How CAR-T therapies are changing the way we treat blood cancers
The ethical controversy around germline editing and “CRISPR babies”
Why gene therapy may be the only path to meaningfully extending human lifespan
The risks, benefits, and real-world results of current clinical trials
How reprogramming cells could one day keep our bodies biologically young
The role of gene therapy in tackling aging, frailty, and chronic disease
The potential for biotech to democratize longevity and the trillion-dollar market it could create
The existential risks: engineered viruses, unintended consequences, and ethical dilemmas
A glimpse into 2030 and beyond, what superhuman capabilities might actually be possible
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Why vegetables aren’t essential for human health
2:20 – The carnivore diet explained
6:45 – Blood markers, cholesterol, and misconceptions
8:28 – Are humans better off as carnivores?
15:25 – Cancer as a metabolic disorder (Warburg effect)
29:12 – Mitochondria explained: the power plants of our cells
39:54 – NAD therapy: myths, risks, and clinical insights
51:22 – Exercise, sprinting vs. jogging, and strength training
54:41 – Sleep, recovery, and why “8 hours” is a myth
1:01:16 – Stem cells, peptides, and future therapeutics
1:11:40 – Looking ahead to 2030: hope and hype in longevity
1:13:07 – Parting advice for a longer, healthier life
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What if rewriting our genetic code was no longer science fiction, but a real way to cure disease and slow aging?
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In this episode of The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast, we explore the frontier of cell and gene therapy with Yuta Lee and Matt Scholz. From CAR-T cancer treatments to the ethics of CRISPR babies and even reprogramming our bodies to stay biologically young, we dive into the breakthroughs and risks shaping the future of medicine.
From the rise of CAR-T therapies that are revolutionizing cancer treatment, to the controversial topic of germline editing in embryos, to futuristic possibilities like reprogramming our bodies to resist radiation on Mars - this episode explores both the promises and perils of playing with the source code of life.
If you care about longevity, innovation, or the future of human health, this conversation will expand what you think is possible.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between cell therapy and gene therapy and why it matters
How CAR-T therapies are changing the way we treat blood cancers
The ethical controversy around germline editing and “CRISPR babies”
Why gene therapy may be the only path to meaningfully extending human lifespan
The risks, benefits, and real-world results of current clinical trials
How reprogramming cells could one day keep our bodies biologically young
The role of gene therapy in tackling aging, frailty, and chronic disease
The potential for biotech to democratize longevity and the trillion-dollar market it could create
The existential risks: engineered viruses, unintended consequences, and ethical dilemmas
A glimpse into 2030 and beyond, what superhuman capabilities might actually be possible
⏱ Timestamps
0:00 – Why gene therapy could solve cancer in our lifetime
3:53 – What gene therapy really is and why people fear it
6:06 – The controversial story of the CRISPR babies
7:18 – CAR-T therapies explained: reprogramming your immune system to fight cancer
11:15 – Success rates, risks, and breakthroughs in CAR-T cancer treatments
17:46 – Germline editing: ethical dilemmas and global restrictions
23:01 – Gene therapy for space travel: designing DNA to resist radiation
26:03 – COVID vaccines as the world’s first mass gene therapy
39:00 – Would you take gene therapy for longevity or only for survival?
44:48 – Senolytics: programming aging cells to self-destruct
56:35 – The road to 2030: curing solid tumors and extending healthspan
1:02:57 – Closing reflections: a paradigm shift in human health and longevity
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What if the food on your plate could not only keep you healthy - but also reverse disease and extend your life?
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and author of Eat to Beat Disease. He reveals how everyday choices - what we eat, how we manage stress, and even our environment can switch on the body’s hidden defense systems to fight illness and boost longevity.
From his mother’s recovery from stage 4 cancer, to the promise of cancer vaccines, the science of angiogenesis, and the surprising power of broccoli, coffee, and tea - Dr. Li shows how medicine is becoming not just about treatment, but empowerment.📌What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How everyday foods can activate the body’s hidden defense systemsWhy immunotherapy is rewriting the future of cancer careThe personal story of Dr. Li’s mother’s recovery from stage 4 cancerHow your immune system hunts and destroys “supervillain” cancer cellsThe role of angiogenesis (blood vessel growth) in longevity and brain healthWhy younger people are facing cancer earlier and what that means for aging researchThe dangers of microplastics and how to minimize exposure in daily lifeThe science behind coffee, tea, and polyphenols in boosting healthWhy stress - both personal and generational shapes long-term health outcomesWhat the future holds: cancer vaccines, new therapies, and lifestyle breakthroughs⏱️Timestamps0:00 – Why this conversation matters for your health and longevity0:36 – Food as medicine: preventing and reversing disease2:31 – Can we really cure cancer? Dr. Li’s perspective6:43 – The story of Dr. Li’s mother and stage 4 cancer survival9:13 – Purple foods, fiber, and cancer prevention19:09 – Top foods that strengthen the body’s defenses26:50 – Coffee, tea, and the surprising truth about polyphenols28:47 – Why more young people are being diagnosed with cancer32:15 – Longevity starts earlier than you think35:15 – Angiogenesis explained: circulation, blood vessels, and aging42:21 – Stress, resilience, and protecting your circulation47:39 – Generational trauma and its impact on health50:08 – Exercise, microplastics, and protecting your blood vessels55:55 – Supplements: which ones are actually worth it58:14 – The truth about salt, sodium, and microplastics1:01:21 – A glimpse into 2030: cancer vaccines and future medicine1:05:46 – Why immunotherapy is the future of cancer treatment1:06:59 – Closing reflections: food, science, and the path to longevity
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What if the answer to stress and anxiety isn’t a hack - but learning to regulate your nervous system?
In this episode, I talk with Jamie Clements, breathwork practitioner and former rugby player who turned his own struggles with anxiety and depression into a mission to help others.
We dive into the hidden costs of modern life, the redefinition of masculinity, and practical tools for finding balance - including a simple breathwork exercise you can try today.
If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, felt stuck in autopilot, or questioned what it truly means to live well in today’s world, this conversation will give you the tools and perspective to slow down, reconnect, and build real resilience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Jamie’s journey from rugby player to breathwork facilitator
How anxiety, panic attacks, and rock bottom shaped his purpose
Why nervous system regulation is the foundation of mental health
The 3 biggest drivers of modern disconnection
Simple breathwork tools to calm your body and mind instantly
How masculinity and vulnerability are being redefined
Why the UK is the most stressed country in the world
The importance of community and connection in a fast-paced society
Jamie’s vision of the future: human connection in a tech-driven world
His #1 piece of advice for anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed
Timestamps
0:00 – What it means to be human in an overstimulated world
1:45 – Why you should listen to Jamie’s story
3:03 – Anxiety, depression & rock bottom moments
8:06 – Rugby, conditioning, and living by “shoulds”
11:53 – Why the UK is the most stressed country
13:43 – Nervous system regulation explained
15:30 – The hidden cost of convenience culture
18:09 – Jamie’s vision of a flourishing society
22:07 – 3 tools to calm your nervous system today
25:32 – Guided breathwork exercise (Box Breathing)
27:27 – Connection to self, balance, and meaning
33:25 – Retreats, integration, and real-life challenges
36:27 – Why healing work must be accessible
39:48 – Modern masculinity & emotional discipline
47:46 – Social media, influence, and authenticity
53:07 – Ancient wisdom, identity, and cultural roots
55:58 – Can Britain reclaim connection and community?
59:40 – Jamie’s prediction for 2030
1:03:05 – Jamie’s final advice: slow down & listen
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What if the key to living longer, healthier lives wasn’t a pill, diet, or workout—but rewriting our DNA? In this episode of Longevity Unpacked, we explore gene therapy with Liz Parrish, “patient zero” for longevity treatments and founder of BioViva, and Boyang Wang, investor and founder of Immortal Dragons, backing cutting-edge biotech companies.
Liz and Boyang take us inside the science, ethics, and future potential of gene therapy—from curing genetic diseases to extending healthspan. They share personal experiences, discuss regulatory challenges, and explain why billionaires may be leading the way for everyone else.
We also explore the economics: could gene therapy cost less than cancer treatment by 2040? Could it even become free? And what would it mean when therapies could boost muscle, brain function, telomeres, and resistance to age-related diseases?
Whether you’re curious about the science, excited for the future of medicine, or wondering when these treatments might be available, this episode gives a clear view of the opportunities—and risks—of gene therapy.
📌What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What gene therapy actually is, explained in simple terms
The difference between monogenic and polygenic therapies
Liz Parrish’s personal journey as the first patient to undergo gene therapy for longevity
Why Boyang Wang decided to try gene therapy and invest in the space
The current state of regulation and approval worldwide
How delivery methods (vectors vs plasmids) change effectiveness
The role of billionaires as early test subjects for longevity treatments
Ethical questions around enhancement, embryos, and “playing God”
How gene therapy could reshape healthcare costs by 2040
Practical advice for patients, investors, and anyone interested in the future of longevity
⏱ Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Liz’s journey as patient zero
2:08 – Why gene therapy could become essential for survival
5:00 – How gene therapy actually works (explained simply)
10:00 – The difference between monogenic and polygenic therapies
13:15 – Liz’s first treatments and why she took the risk
18:05 – Boyang’s personal motivation for trying gene therapy
23:34 – Vectors vs plasmids: why delivery matters
28:17 – Risks of moving too fast—or too slow—with regulation
33:29 – Billionaires as test subjects: ethical or essential?
36:11 – Will gene therapy cost less than cancer drugs by 2040?
42:03 – Will we see approved longevity therapies by 2030?
47:26 – Gene therapy and the ethics of embryonic editing
53:39 – Longevity, AI, and the future of human intelligence
57:20 – The biggest risks to the gene therapy industry today
1:03:38 – Special interests vs patient access: the real battle
1:07:47 – Advice for newcomers to the gene therapy space
1:10:13 – Boyang’s advice for investors in longevity
1:11:35 – Closing thoughts and next episode teaser
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What if death isn’t the end but just a pause button? Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new series 'Paradigm Shifts' - where we bring together leading voices from science, faith, philosophy, and beyond to tackle humanity’s most urgent and timeless questions.
In this episode, we bring two powerful voices from opposite worlds. Dr. Emil Kendziorra, physician and founder of Tomorrow Bio, is working to make cryopreservation a bridge to the future of medicine and longevity. Opposite him, Pastor Bill Bolin, senior pastor at Floodgate Church, offers the Christian perspective that our lives are already numbered by God, and that true eternity lies beyond this world.
Together, they wrestle with the clash of faith vs. cryonics, eternity vs. engineering, the soul vs. science. Is cryopreservation a bold act of hope or an act of hubris? Can technology really rewrite our fate, or is death ultimately in God’s hands? This is a raw and thought-provoking conversation that will challenge you to rethink what it really means to live, die, and hope for more.
📌What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The fundamentals of cryonics and how cryopreservation works.
Why some believe death is permanent, while others see it as temporary.
The scientific case for extending human life through biotechnology.
The Christian perspective on death, resurrection, and eternity.
How faith and science clash and sometimes align on the question of life after death.
The ethical dilemmas of playing God with human life.
Stories of real-world cryogenic use cases, from stem cells to organ preservation.
The concept of longevity escape velocity and future medicine.
The philosophical debate: does preserving a body also preserve the self?
How society and religion might react if cryopreservation is ever proven to work.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Paradigm Shifts debate series
02:40 – Opening question: What happens when we die?
03:06 – Emil’s scientific perspective on death and uncertainty
03:57 – Pastor Bill’s Christian perspective on soul and resurrection
07:37 – What is cryonics? Emil explains in simple terms
11:05 – Theological reflections: where does the soul go?
15:38 – God’s will, creation, and technological advances
19:10 – Lessons from history: utopias and human limitations
27:10 – Day Zero thought experiment: when cryonics works
35:05 – Parallels with coma and anesthesia experiences
43:20 – Evidence, scripture, and the weight of witness testimony
46:24 – Cryonics as a stopgap: bridging time until medicine catches up
50:30 – Bill’s personal journey from skeptic to believer
53:05 – Do Christians fear death? Eternal life and faith
57:17 – Can Christians embrace cryonics? Faith and technology overlap
1:02:09 – Will religious communities accept cryopreservation?
1:07:12 – Historical resistance and eventual acceptance of new technology
1:09:16 – Final reflections: individual choice and the future of death
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Peptides are one of the hottest and most misunderstood tools in longevity medicine. They promise faster recovery, better performance, and even slower aging. But what are they really doing in the body, and how safe are they? Please visit my website to get more information: http://beyondtomorrowpodcast.com/
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neil Paulvin, an anti-aging and regenerative physician who works with elite athletes and high-performance entrepreneurs, and Dr. Jenna Burton, the medical director at ZOIME, to cut through the hype and reveal what you really need to know.
We explore exactly what peptides are, how they work, and where they fit in the “longevity pyramid.” You’ll learn the difference between regulated and unregulated sources, why sourcing and dosing matter, and how to spot red flags when buying peptides. The doctors share their go-to compounds like BPC-157 and Moxie, their thoughts on stacking, cycling, and personalising protocols, and why peptides should support - not replace - lifestyle foundations.
We also unpack lessons from the recent RAADFest safety incident, discuss the growing need for regulation, and look ahead to how peptide use might evolve by 2030. Whether you’re curious about anti-inflammatory effects, recovery, brain health, or long-term disease prevention, this conversation offers a clear, practical roadmap to starting your peptide journey safely and effectively.
📌 Expect to learn:
What peptides are and how they interact with the body
When they’re most effective - and when they’re just hype
The difference between regulated and unregulated peptides
The truth about safety concerns after RAADFest
How to identify reputable sources and avoid dangerous products
Stacking, cycling, and tailoring peptides to your goals
The doctors’ favourite peptides and why
Where peptide therapy could be by 2030
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – What peptides are & why they matter
02:07 – Peptides in the longevity pyramid
04:27 – Safety lessons from RAADFest
09:10 – Regulated vs unregulated peptides
12:44 – Red flags & sourcing tips
15:30 – Favourite peptides & their uses
21:34 – Stacking & cycling protocols
27:12 – Regulation, education & the future of peptides
41:05 – Who should consider peptide therapy
46:02 – Parting advice for starting your peptide journey
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Dr. Jack Kreindler is a longevity doctor, technologist, and performance expert reshaping how we think about aging, health, and human flourishing.
With decades of experience treating founders, athletes, and critically ill patients, Jack brings a rare blend of scientific depth, clinical insight, and philosophical reflection to the conversation around longevity.
In this episode, we explore what truly matters when it comes to living longer - and better. From why VO2 Max may be your most important metric, to the dangers of chasing biohacks without meaning, Jack shares a grounded roadmap for extending your healthspan, avoiding the biggest risks, and building a life rooted in joy and resilience.
📌 Expect to learn:
Why halving your aging pace might only give you 10 more good years
The difference between healthspan vs lifespan—and why it matters
How VO2 Max may be the single best metric for longevity
Which tests matter most (and which are overhyped)
The risks of supplements like NAD+ and Rapamycin
Why modern longevity science still treats us like mice
How to build a joyful, meaningful life that medicine alone can't provide
The spiritual and philosophical side of longevity nobody talks about
⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Why listen to Dr. Jack on longevity?01:33 – The molecules and the meaning of medicine03:00 – Turning points: Pixar internship, Douglas Adams, extreme medicine10:46 – Healthspan vs lifespan: the real longevity conversation13:47 – What is a “longevity doctor”?18:35 – Can we really live to 120? Or is it lottery odds?22:00 – Asteroid avoidance: how to not die young25:41 – The 5 pillars of longevity exercise28:31 – VO2 Max: your most important longevity metric35:03 – Rapamycin, immune suppression, and lessons from Brian Johnson40:00 – The NAD+ craze and risks you don't hear about43:02 – Who can you actually trust in this space?46:09 – Dr. Jack’s philosophy on life, death, and legacy53:38 – A doctor's true role: part scientist, part philosopher, part priest56:45 – Music, meaning, and the power of neuroacoustics1:00:52 – What a longevity doctor will look like in 20301:02:47 – Peptides, stem cells, and why it’s okay to wait🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa
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Aubrey de Grey is a world-renowned biomedical gerontologist, founder of the LEV Foundation, and one of the most influential voices in the field of radical life extension.
In this eye-opening episode, Aubrey breaks down the science of aging, what it will take to repair the body at a cellular level, and how rejuvenation therapies may let us live dramatically longer, healthier lives.
We dive into the controversy, the breakthroughs, and the timeline for when aging could actually be optional.
📌 Expect to learn:
– Why aging is a disease — and how we can treat it
– What “longevity escape velocity” really means
– How damage repair (not prevention) could let us live 150+ years
– Why AI and gene editing are speeding up anti-aging breakthroughs
– Why the public, not science, is the biggest obstacle to longevity
– Thoughts on Bryan Johnson and the quantified self movement
– How to prepare for a longer, healthier life — starting today
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Why should we listen to Aubrey de Grey?
00:03:11 – What most people get wrong about aging
00:06:23 – The core model behind damage repair and rejuvenation
00:09:35 – What therapies are already being tested in humans
00:12:46 – How close are we really to biological age reversal?
00:15:58 – Citizen science, fundraising, and public involvement
00:19:10 – Inside the clinical trials happening right now
00:22:22 – The most common objection: “Won’t it create inequality?”
00:25:33 – Social shifts: How we might adapt to longer lives
00:28:45 – Thoughts on Bryan Johnson’s high-profile protocols
00:31:57 – Why most rejuvenation therapies can’t be patented
00:35:08 – Redefining “health” from a longevity perspective
00:38:20 – Lab stories, early experiments, and long-term vision
00:41:32 – Predicting the next breakthrough in anti-aging
00:44:44 – Final thoughts: the future of death, health, and hope
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