Live Long with Peter Bowes

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• Healthy Meals: Consistency Beats Perfection | Mario Limaduran 04.06.2026 38min

  Most of us know what healthy eating looks like. The challenge is sticking to it when life gets busy, stress levels rise, and convenience wins out. So what can we learn from the way elite athletes fuel their bodies, and from the systems that make healthy choices easier? In this conversation, Mario Limaduran, Culinary Director for Trifecta Nutrition, explores the realities of meal planning, the role of discipline and habits, and why perfection is often the enemy of long-term success. His mess...
• Can Science Slow Aging? | David Donnelly 22.05.2026 50min

  For decades, aging was seen as inevitable — a slow and irreversible decline. But a growing number of scientists now believe we may be entering a turning point, with research increasingly focused on extending not just how long we live, but how well we live. In the documentary Forever Young, filmmaker David Donnelly — alongside producers Dr. James Johnson and Dr. Thomas Lewis — explores the rapidly evolving world of longevity science, from biological clocks and AI-driven research to the power o...
• Why Loneliness Shortens Lives | Dr Alan Rozanski 13.05.2026 31min

  Loneliness is increasingly being recognized not simply as a social issue, but as a major threat to public health. Cardiologist and behavioral medicine pioneer Dr. Alan Rozanski says the evidence is now clear: meaningful human connection influences everything from heart health to longevity and emotional resilience. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, he explains how social isolation affects the body biologically, why purpose and vitality matter as much as diet and exercise, and ...
• The Truth About Retirement | Gregg Lunceford 20.04.2026 36min

  As people live longer and stay healthier for more years, retirement is being redefined. What was once seen as a relatively short closing chapter can now stretch across decades, raising deeper questions about identity, purpose and how to spend our time well. Wealth adviser Gregg Lunceford has spent years studying this transition and the gap between leaving work and living well afterwards. He argues that traditional ideas of retirement, focused mainly on financial security, miss the psychologic...
• Beyond willpower: The biology of hunger | Sarah Kennedy 23.03.2026 41min

  Weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have rapidly reshaped the conversation around obesity, appetite and personal responsibility. But alongside the rise of powerful synthetic injectables, researchers are also exploring whether the body’s own appetite signals can be harnessed more naturally. At the heart of the debate is a simple question: are we eating too much because of weak willpower, or because of biology? As new approaches emerge, the challenge is to balance effectivenes...
• A New Home Blueprint for Wellness | Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki 23.02.2026 33min

  Where we live could be the most important factor in how long and well we live. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, co-chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities Initiative, reveals how homes and neighborhoods influence 85% of our health outcomes—more than our genes. From pandemic-driven lifestyle shifts to multigenerational living, she shares how intentional design, walkable communities, and social spaces can keep us independent, active, and connected at any age. Discover the ...
• Tracking Biological Age with AI and Blood Biomarkers | Tyler Smith 09.02.2026 50min

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we understand our health — not just how we feel today, but how fast we’re actually aging. On this episode of Live Long, host Peter Bowes continues his personal experiment with Hundred, the AI-powered longevity platform that combines advanced blood testing, wearable data and personalized insights to track biological age and guide smarter health decisions. After introducing the app in an earlier conversation, Peter reconnects with Hundred’s founde...
• Quit Alcohol, Gain Clarity This New Year | James Swanwick 01.01.2026 49min

  Was it a boozy start to the New Year? What if you could gain more clarity, energy, and better health by giving up drinking? Imagine a day when alcohol no longer dominates our thoughts—at holidays, celebrations, or even a quiet night in front of the TV. Alcohol-free expert James Swanwick says a cultural shift is underway, with alcohol slowly losing its grip on our social and professional lives. Even moderate drinking can quietly sap sleep, focus, and long-term wellbeing—especially for hi...
• Pilates For Strength, Balance, and Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 26.12.2025 10min

  Pilates is more than graceful movement — it’s a strength-focused, precision-based system that builds core stability, balance, and posture for people of all ages. In the final episode of our Move for Life series Peter Bowes explores how Pilates is can help us with lifelong mobility. Originally developed as rehabilitation for dancers, Pilates uses controlled, low-repetition movements on mats and spring-based apparatus to target stabilising muscles often neglected in traditional exercise. Ageles...
• Breathe Better, Move Better, Live Longer | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 19.12.2025 10min

  Your breath is your most powerful performance tool. In this episode of the Live Long Podcast, part of our Move for Life series, coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how breathwork transforms endurance, strength, mobility and daily resilience. From nasal breathing and diaphragmatic control to rhythm, syncopation and sport-specific techniques, we explore how breathing shapes your workout — and your wellbeing. Learn why beginners often hold their breath under stress, how to build flu...
• Mind–Body Training for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 12.12.2025 8min

  Mind–body training is widely recognized as a pillar of healthy aging. Research suggests that how we move — and how we think while we move — are deeply connected. When breath, focus and technique align, we sharpen cognition, reduce stress and build the kind of resilience that keeps us active for life. In this episode of Move for Life, fitness coaches Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explore why the mind–body connection is more than a trend — it’s a practical framework for living longer and liv...
• How Light Disrupts Our Sleep | Prof. Philippa Gander 09.12.2025 41min

  Our understanding of the body's internal clocks is rapidly evolving, with new research shedding light on the powerful effects of circadian rhythms. From the way artificial light disrupts our sleep patterns to how animals’ natural cycles offer valuable insights into human health, the science is undeniable. Dr. Philippa Gander, a leading expert in sleep and circadian rhythms and author of Life in Sync: The Science of Internal Clocks and How We’re Disrupting Them explains how these disrupt...
• Why Farmers’ Walks Boost Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 05.12.2025 9min

  Farmers’ walks - carrying weight in each hand and moving with steady control - are catching on as a simple, full-body exercise that mirrors real life. In this episode Ageless Workout creators Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, explain why this straightforward movement does far more than build strength. It boosts grip power - a marker often linked with overall health and longevity - and helps improve posture, core stability, and balance. Switch to a single side carry and you add a strong anti-t...
• Kettlebell Swings for Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 28.11.2025 8min

  The kettlebell swing is a cornerstone exercise for building strength, power, and cardiovascular fitness - all in one efficient, full-body movement. Proper technique is key: mastering the hip hinge, engaging the core, and selecting the right load are essential to protect the back and generate force through the glutes. In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how thi...
• Move Better, Live Longer: The Power of Functional Training | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 21.11.2025 9min

  Functional training is redefining what it means to stay fit for life. Instead of chasing personal records in the gym, this approach focuses on the movements that matter most—squatting, lifting, balancing, and moving with control—to preserve independence and prevent injury. In this Move for Life episode of the Live Long Podcast, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how functional fitness supports healthy aging and lo...
• Perfect Your Plank: Core Strength and Stability for Life | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 14.11.2025 9min

  The plank may look simple, but it’s one of the most effective full-body exercises for building strength, stability, and balance. In this Move for Life episode, Peter Bowes is joined by trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, co-founders of The Ageless Workout, to explore how mastering the plank can transform your movement and longevity. They break down the fundamentals of proper form, explain safe progressions from wall and knee-supported planks to more advanced variations, and discuss how...
• The Ageless Core: Strength, Balance & Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 07.11.2025 10min

  A strong core is far more than a set of visible abs - it’s the foundation for every movement you make. This intricate network of muscles stabilizes your spine, improves posture, and protects against injury. As we age, maintaining core strength and endurance becomes essential for balance, mobility, and overall vitality. In this Move for Life conversation, Peter Bowes talks with Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna, fitness professionals and co-founders of the Ageless Workout, about how to build an...
• Building a Culture of Movement | Kwame Terra 01.11.2025 37min

  Kwame Terra is on a mission to make movement a cultural norm and health an accessible part of everyday life. Through his community-based bEHR Health platform, the New Orleans athlete is reimagining wellness through walking, technology, and social connection. His mission: to make healthy choices desirable, accessible, and part of daily life, particularly within Black communities that have long faced systemic health gaps. Terra promotes walking as a low-cost, high-impact path to improved ...
• The Single-Leg Stand Challenge | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 31.10.2025 10min

  A simple one-leg stand is a surprisingly powerful test of balance, coordination, and how well your body is aging. In this episode of our series, Move for Life, trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna show how this fun, focused move lights up your core, glutes, and posture—while improving breath control and body awareness. They guide you through progressions—from fingertip support to eyes closed and longer holds—that boost stability, confidence, and even gait. Yoga, barre, and Pilates make g...
• Balance Training: The Secret to Fall Prevention and Longevity | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins 24.10.2025 12min

  Age-related decline in our ability to balance increases the risk of falls and loss of independence among older adults. But balance is a trainable skill. In this Move for Life episode fitness trainers Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna discuss practical strategies such as daily single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, backward walking and integrating balance drills into routine tasks like brushing teeth. They focus on progressive challenges—such as standing on one leg with eyes closed—and the rol...