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Home of Healthspan

We profile health and wellness role models, sharing the tools, practices, and routines they use to help you live healthier, longer.Since 1950, the average lifespan has extended by 11 years, but our healthspan hasn’t kept up. We"ve been pursuing living longer without considering how to make those extra years vibrant and fulfilling. After all, 30 plus years of old age is a long time to spend slowly falling apart.And that"s where Home of Healthspan comes in.Host Andrew McConnell interviews healthspan

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39:25

Seed Oils: 99% of Us Are Missing An Essential...

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2026/10/05

Conflicting advice about fats, seed oils, and processed foods makes it tough to know what keeps us healthy and what quietly harms us.Even those who try to eat well often fall short, thanks to food industry shortcuts and common misconceptions.This episode gets clear about why omega-3 is so often lacking, how modern nutrition advice has led us astray, and what it actually takes to restore balance. Grounded insights and simple solutions come from someone who’s faced the problem, done the research, and

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33:26

Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding a Life That Feels Fully...

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2026/09/28

So many people push themselves to the brink, optimizing routines, tracking every metric, and still ending up exhausted and unfulfilled.Burnout doesn’t just sap your health. It shrinks your sense of purpose and leaves you feeling like you’re living someone else’s life. Chasing endless productivity often means sacrificing real satisfaction and missing the deeper experiences that make each day worthwhile.In this episode, we unpack how to stop merely managing stress and start crafting a more vibrant,

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34:01

How Soil Degradation Is Making Us Sick with Pat...

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2026/09/21

Decades of soil degradation and chemical farming have quietly stripped vital nutrients from our food, leaving even the most disciplined eaters open to deficiency and chronic issues.Many people chase better health with supplements and superfoods, yet still feel sluggish, inflamed, or stuck with unexplained symptoms.This episode gets to the root of the problem, revealing how reconnecting with nutrient-rich soil and smarter detoxification can restore real vitality.Pat Miletich was sick throughout

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52:20

Why I Stopped Chasing Success And Couldn't Be Happier...

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2026/09/14

Chasing success can become an addiction - one that leaves you exhausted, unsatisfied, and forever pushing for a finish line that keeps moving.The more you win, the more you crave, until eventually the trophies and titles lose their shine, and daily life feels empty no matter how much you achieve. The endless pursuit of status, longevity, or peak performance can leave you disconnected from joy, purpose, and who you truly are.This episode unpacks what happens when you stop running toward society’s

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40:04

Why The Weight Loss Industry Is Failing You with...

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2026/09/07

Most people think being “healthy” means simply eating less, skipping carbs, or pushing through another rigid diet plan.Yet despite decades of trying, we still battle cravings, rebound weight, and a toxic cycle of guilt, never really feeling in control of our bodies.The real root of these struggles isn’t just what’s on your plate, but how decades of beliefs, social cues, and unhelpful health fads have shaped your behavior and self-worth. Standard diets miss the mark, ignoring the powerful connection

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36:23

How To Lose 50 Pounds, And Keep It Off with Shenelle...

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2026/08/31

Half of all bariatric surgery patients regain their weight, sometimes by as much as 90% by some estimates.Temporary fixes and knowledge alone don’t cut it. Old habits, social pressures, and hidden addiction patterns lurk behind every nutrition plan. Even drastic interventions can fail if the root causes are left untouched, leaving people frustrated and searching for hope.This episode exposes the real obstacles to lasting weight loss, revealing how true change requires more than just willpower or

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36:35

Longevity And Optimization: Are We Doing It Wrong?...

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2026/08/24

No matter how many supplements you add or protocols you try, chasing longevity can leave you burnt out, fragmented, and no healthier than when you started.The pressure to optimize every aspect of your life often leads to exhaustion and confusion, with more effort delivering fewer results, and sometimes moving you further from true health. In a world always pushing the next must-do habit, it’s hard to know what actually matters.This episode simplifies things. Instead of piling on more, you’ll learn

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37:18

10 Minutes of Exercise Could Save Your Life with Carl...

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2026/08/17

A regular ten-minute workout can slash your risk of early death by 25%.But with a wellness industry obsessed with all-or-nothing extremes, countless people fall into the trap of believing they have to overhaul their entire lives to see results.The reality? Small, consistent shifts matter far more.This episode unpacks the real obstacles to lasting fitness and nutrition habits, why judgment and perfectionism sabotage progress, and how simple, step-by-step systems can help anyone finally break through

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34:41

Easily Unlock Peak Performance By Doing These 4...

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2026/08/10

Free testosterone levels are now up to 45% lower than they were twenty years ago, making peak performance harder to achieve than ever.Many people feel constantly tired, unfocused or like they're simply getting by, despite doing everything they think they should. The problem isn't always a lack of motivation. It could be hidden imbalances in hormones, poor sleep, chronic stress or an overwhelmed microbiome. Yet most healthcare only steps in once something is wrong, leaving many people accepting

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35:41

AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health with Nawal...

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2026/08/03

Despite all we know about the brain, mental health care remains stuck - too subjective, slow to improve, and poorly matched to the complexities of living well.For most people, that means years lost to trial and error, questionnaires, and vague progress, with little sign of real transformation.This episode zeroes in on how artificial intelligence is finally shifting the landscape, bringing objective measurement, real evidence, and personalized insight to mental health care. Hear what’s changing, what

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37:49

GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know with...

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2026/07/27

GLP-1s promise fast, easy weight loss - a solution that’s taken the health world by storm.But rapid changes on the scale can hide a silent cost: accelerated muscle loss, setting the stage for weaker bodies, stalled metabolism, and long-term health risks. Most people see GLP-1s as a silver bullet, missing the hidden dangers and the crucial steps needed to protect real, lasting vitality.This episode unpacks the science behind GLP-1s, reveals the muscle risks no one’s talking about, and outlines clear,

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38:53

What Your Skin Is Trying To Tell You with Dr. Dusan...

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2026/07/20

Most of us still see skin health as just a matter of vanity, even though our skin is the largest organ in the body and a major indicator of underlying health.That mindset can keep you stuck treating only the surface, ignoring the deeper science behind aging, sun exposure, and the real causes of chronic skin conditions. Misinformation, flashy new trends, and social media “experts” can leave you confused about what really works, and worried that protecting your skin might come at the cost of other

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40:58

Top Tips For Stronger Bones with Dr. John Neustadt -...

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2026/07/13

For every 19 women taking common antidepressant medications like SSRIs for just one to five years, one will break a bone.Bone fractures and osteoporosis don’t just steal your peace of mind - they strike when you least expect it and can derail years of careful health choices. Most people think a bone density test will protect them, but it only tells part of the story, missing the real risk lurking underneath.This episode untangles all the confusion between bone density and bone strength, spells out

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36:35

How I Ended Years Of Chronic Pain with Cam Cordin - E106

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2026/07/06

Years of relentless joint pain can leave you exhausted, sleepless, and fearing that life’s best days are permanently out of reach.Conventional treatments and prescriptions often just numb the symptoms, while the underlying problems only get worse. When nothing seems to work and decline feels inevitable, it’s easy to lose hope.This episode breaks down a direct, hands-on approach to truly ending chronic pain - not just coping with it. You’ll hear the honest, step-by-step process crafted through

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38:04

Rewire Your Brain with Barbara Gustavson - E105

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2026/06/29

Trying to “think positive” or “just push through” isn’t enough when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted.Old habits and thought patterns quietly drain your energy and motivation, even when you try to make healthy changes. Relying on willpower alone keeps you on a loop - disconnected from your goals, your relationships, and your sense of purpose.This episode unpacks the real science of how to rewire your brain for better energy, resilience, and clarity. Learn why changing your mindset isn’t

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34:59

Invest In Your Health BEFORE Your Wealth with Zach...

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2026/06/22

Most people spend decades chasing financial security, pouring energy into savings and investment accounts - and end up sacrificing their best years to burnout, stress, or chronic health problems.It’s a trap that has serious costs: growing your wealth means nothing if you lose your vitality and miss out on experiences, relationships, and goals that actually matter. Managing money is supposed to build a better life, but traditional financial planning almost never connects the dots between your

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37:21

Why Sitting Is Bad For You with Kyle Gonzalez - E103

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2026/06/15

If you spend more than eight hours sitting each day, your risk of dying from any cause shoots up by 47%.Modern life makes it far too easy to slip into inactivity, even for people who try to squeeze in gym time or keep a step counter buzzing. Despite knowing movement matters, most of us struggle with where to start, how to keep going, or fitting it in around real-life busyness and setbacks.This episode uncovers why daily movement - not formal exercise - may be the most overlooked health lever, and

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58:57

An Inventor's Road To Pain-Free Living with George...

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2026/06/08

Imagine living with daily pain, nagging arthritis, and a gradual loss of vitality, believing it’s just part of getting older, until your body proves otherwise.Many midlife adults face relentless aches, declining energy, and chronic issues, trying supplement after supplement or adapting to a life defined by limits. Improvements are fleeting, and the underlying causes rarely get addressed, leaving frustration to build.This episode explores the science and protocols behind an unconventional approach

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36:33

Reinvent Yourself After Midlife with Barbara Waxman -...

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2026/06/01

Adding years to your life means nothing if the second half is weighed down by burnout, confusion, and the fear of missed potential.Midlife brings a wave of shifting identities, changing relationships, and growing self-doubt, leaving even the most successful feeling stuck between who they’ve been and who they want to become. The endless health advice and protocols can deepen the overwhelm, blurring any sense of what really matters as you face these personal crossroads.This episode breaks down how to

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56:54

100 Ways to Live Longer and Better - E100

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2026/05/25

After 100 episodes exploring longevity, performance, disease prevention, and the science of aging, one truth stands above the rest: living longer means nothing if you stop living well. Healthspan is, after all, what this podcast is about.This milestone episode distills the biggest lessons from the journey so far - from VO2 max and sleep apnea to dementia risk, metabolic health, and the habits that most strongly predict quality of life. It’s a powerful reflection on what actually matters if you want

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