On this episode of the HealthSpanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Alexis Brown, wife, mother, business owner, autism advocate, and passionate health leader, to explore how personal transformation and proactive wellness can reshape your health destiny. Alexis shares the pivotal moments that shaped her commitment to strength training, mental resilience, clean nutrition, and her motivation to age vibrantly with purpose and clarity. From navigating her mother’s decline with Parkinson’s to raising twin boys on the autism spectrum and launching a thriving health-conscious food business, Alexis offers a heartfelt, no-excuses perspective on taking ownership of your health, especially for women over 40. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and filled with practical tools you can implement today.  Alexis Brown is the founder of OMG Overnight Oats, a business born from her mission to make healthy eating simple and accessible. A longtime advocate for strength training and mental wellness, Alexis also serves on the board of the Gentry Foundation for Autism, helping hundreds of families access early intervention services. Her personal journey is a testament to intentional living and the power of choosing your hard.    Key Time Stamps:  00:30 — Introduction to Alexis Brown and her “why”  02:40 — Family history, Parkinson’s, and breaking generational health patterns  04:20 — Losing her brother and mental health awareness  06:55 — Having a supportive partner in prioritizing longevity  08:30 — Why strength training is essential for women  11:45 — Mindset shifts and embracing muscle  13:30 — “Choose your hard”: the reality of prevention vs. disease  16:15 — Resilience and advice for women starting strength training safely  20:15 — Parenting twins with autism and the impact of early intervention  26:12 — The mission behind the Gentry Foundation for Autism  33:25 — Inside HealthSpanMD’s longevity assessment experience  36:10 — Overcoming fear of testing and embracing prevention  39:35 — What aging well really looks like for Alexis  40:35 — Launching OMG Overnight Oats and the role of nutrition in a busy life  43:27 — The two lessons that changed her life: mindset and creatine  This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.    Connect with Alexis Brown and OMG Overnight Oats:  https://www.instagram.com/omgovernightoats/  http://omgovernightoats.com    Connect with HealthspanMD:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/   https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd   https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/  https://quiz.healthspanmd.com/     🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life   At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, dementia.      🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.   📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call     This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions  LLC