{"podcast":{"title":"40s Forward","slug":"40s-forward-7631177","podcast_index_feed_id":7631177,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/520778/destinations/4472573.xml","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/520778","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/1/7/c/e17cbcd58571b425d959afa2a1bf1c87/with_your_host_1400_x_1400_px.png","author":"Dr. Betsy Greenleaf","episode_count":26,"summary":"40s Forward Podcast Life after 40 isn't about slowing down—it's about leveling up 40s Forward is the podcast for high-achieving men and women who want more energy, sharper focus, stronger bodies, better sex, and longer healthspan. Hosted by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, board-certified physician and founder of the International Pause Institute, each episode blends cutting-edge medical insight with real-world strategies for optimizing midlife performance. From hormones, metabolism, and longevity to biohacking, peptides, sexual wellness, and mindset, this show delivers science without hype for people who invest in their health the same way they invest in their success. This isn't anti-aging. It's forward living.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:21:06.504476+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177"},"episode":{"title":"S1E21 Men Over 40: This Early Warning Sign Could Save Your Life with Dr. Elliot Justin","slug":"s1e21-men-over-40-this-early-warning-sign-could-save-your-life-with-dr-elliot-justin","published_at":"2026-06-03T00:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e21-men-over-40-this-early-warning-sign-could-save-your-life-with-dr-elliot-justin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177","url":"https://72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1.libsyn.com/s1e21-men-over-40-this-early-warning-sign-could-save-your-life-with-dr-elliot-justin","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1/Episode_21_Full_Audio_FF.mp3?dest-id=4472573","summary":"In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency medicine physician, telehealth pioneer, and founder of FirmTech, a company developing wearable technology designed to improve sexual health and detect early signs of cardiovascular disease. What started as a career in emergency medicine evolved into a mission to help people enjoy longer, healthier, and more fulfilling intimate lives while using sexual health data to uncover potential health risks before they become serious problems. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease • The surprising connection between erections and overall health • How wearable technology is changing men's health monitoring • Why nighttime erections provide valuable health information • The role of blood flow in sexual function and longevity • How technology can empower people to take control of their health • Why sexual wellness should be viewed as part of preventive healthcare • The future of wearable devices for both men and women The Penis as a Health Monitor Dr. Justin explains that erectile dysfunction is often one of the earliest signs of underlying vascular disease. Because penile blood vessels are smaller than coronary arteries, problems with blood flow may show up as erection issues years before a heart attack or stroke occurs. Rather than viewing erectile dysfunction solely as a sexual problem, Dr. Justin encourages men to see it as a potential health signal worth investigating. From Emergency Medicine to Sex Tech After caring for more than 180,000 patients during his career in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin became interested in telemedicine, remote monitoring, and preventive healthcare. His goal became simple: Help…","meta_description":"In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency medicine physician, telehealth pioneer, and founder of Fir…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1978,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/40s-forward-7631177/episodes/s1e21-men-over-40-this-early-warning-sign-could-save-your-life-with-dr-elliot-justin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e21-men-over-40-this-early-warning-sign-could-save-your-life-with-dr-elliot-justin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}