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Live Long and Master Aging

Live Long and Master Aging

Written by: HealthSpan Media
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The Live Long podcast is devoted to health optimization and mastering the aging process. Peter Bowes discusses lifestyles and science-based interventions that promote a long healthspan - i.e. the number of years that we enjoy the best of health, delaying chronic diseases for as long as possible. We are pro-aging, not anti. Growing older is a privilege and we approach it with ambitious but realistic expectations. Enjoy every minute.

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Episodes
  • Tracking Biological Age with AI and Blood Biomarkers | Tyler Smith
    Feb 9 2026

    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 founder, Tyler Smith, to go deeper into the idea of a “health operating system” — essentially a personal doctor in your pocket. Together they explore how continuous testing and AI analysis could help prevent disease, spot risks earlier, and motivate lasting behavior change — while also addressing the realities of over-testing, false alarms, privacy concerns and health anxiety.

    Peter also shares the results of his own first round of testing, what surprised him most, and how he’s using the data to shape his approach to longevity and healthy aging.

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    This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen.

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    Time-line

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    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    EnergyBits algae snacks
    A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount

    PartiQlar supplements
    Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

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    51 mins
  • Quit Alcohol, Gain Clarity This New Year | James Swanwick
    Jan 1 2026

    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 high achievers.

    In this conversation, Swanwick explains the neuroscience of addiction, why going alcohol-free is gaining momentum, and how the stigma around teetotalism is fading. He predicts that within decades, alcohol could be viewed with the same disdain as cigarettes.

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    This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen.

    Visit our SHOP for more details:
    https://healthspan-media.com/live-long-podcast/shop/

    Time-line

    Mitopure (a highly pure form of Urolithin A) boosts the health of our mitochondria – the battery packs of our cells – and improves muscle strength. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout
    -

    Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
    Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    EnergyBits algae snacks
    A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount

    SiPhox Health home blood testing
    Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA

    PartiQlar supplements
    Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

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    50 mins
  • Pilates For Strength, Balance, and Mobility | Shebah Carfagna & Nate Wilkins
    Dec 26 2025

    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.

    Ageless Workout’s Nate Wilkins and Shebah Carfagna explain how it differs from yoga and weight training and how Pilates can be used as a valuable took to nurture our longevity.

    Watch our 20-part series, Move for Life, HERE

    You should consult a doctor or qualified fitness professional before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you have an existing health concerns or limited mobility.

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    This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen.

    Visit our SHOP for more details:
    https://healthspan-media.com/live-long-podcast/shop/

    Time-line

    Mitopure (a highly pure form of Urolithin A) boosts the health of our mitochondria – the battery packs of our cells – and improves muscle strength. Time-line is offering LLAMA listeners a 10% discount on its range of products – Mitopure powders, softgels & skin creams. Use the code LLAMA at checkout
    -

    EnergyBits algae snacks
    A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount

    SiPhox Health home blood testing
    Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA

    PartiQlar supplements
    Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. 15% DISCOUNT - use code: MASTERAGING15

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
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