{"podcast":{"title":"Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,","slug":"growing-older-living-younger-about-longevity-wellness-healthspan-3700595","podcast_index_feed_id":3700595,"rss_url":"https://golyproject.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://askdrgill.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/1/b/9/61b93f6e0dbd17a116c3140a3186d450/2026_GOLY.png","author":"Dr. Gillian Lockitch","episode_count":278,"summary":"Welcome to Growing Older, Living Younger, the podcast where you will discover ways to boost your metabolism, enhance your mental and physical energy, and ward off disorders we wrongly think are inevitable as we age. Hosted by Dr. Gillian Lockitch, former specialist in Medical Biochemistry, professor, researcher and international speaker, the show airs weekly every Monday. Each episode is a 30 - 45 minutes, exploring ways in which genetic and epigenetic (gene expression) science and medicine may intersect with ancient, non-western wellness practices to help you extend your health span to live younger. The show features practitioners in mental and physical health, fitness, nutrition, personal care, community, networking and entrepreneurship, to help you create your personal roadmap to aging youthfully.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:20:55.853085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-older-living-younger-about-longevity-wellness-healthspan-3700595"},"episode":{"title":"278 The Muscle-Longevity Connection: Strength Training Supports Metabolism, Bones, and Healthy Longevity with Jeanne Phares","slug":"278-the-muscle-longevity-connection-strength-training-supports-metabolism-bones-and-healthy-longevity-with-jeanne-phares","published_at":"2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-older-living-younger-about-longevity-wellness-healthspan-3700595/278-the-muscle-longevity-connection-strength-training-supports-metabolism-bones-and-healthy-longevity-with-jeanne-phares","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-older-living-younger-about-longevity-wellness-healthspan-3700595","url":"https://golyproject.libsyn.com/278-the-muscle-longevity-connection-strength-training-supports-metabolism-bones-and-healthy-longevity-with-jeanne-phares","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/golyproject/Phares.mp3?dest-id=2765309","summary":"What role does muscle strength play in healthy aging, longevity, and independence? In this episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Jeanne Phares about why maintaining and building muscle becomes increasingly important for women during and after menopause. Drawing on her personal experience as a leukemia survivor and decades of strength training, Jeanne explains the connections between muscle mass, metabolism, bone health, resilience, and recovery. Listeners will learn practical strategies for strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that support vitality and healthspan at every age. Jeanne Phares is Founder of Sage Lifestyle Collective and creator of the Sage Strength Transformation Program. She is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Strength Trainer, and author specializing in women's health after 50. Prior to entering the health field, she enjoyed a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant and executive mentor. Her work focuses on strength training, nutrition, menopause education, and healthy aging for women. She helps women build muscle, improve metabolic health, and maintain independence throughout midlife and beyond. A leukemia survivor, she credits decades of strength training with helping her withstand intensive treatment and recovery. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 03:00 – Why muscle strength predicts healthy aging and longevity 04:36 – Jeanne's journey from CPA to health and wellness coach 05:30 – Leukemia diagnosis and the role of physical resilience in recovery 09:30 – Stem cell transplant and rebuilding strength after illness 13:15 – Turning health challenges into opportunities for growth 15:46 – Common misconceptions about lifting weights after 50 18:35 – Why walking and yoga alone may not be enough 20:00 – Muscle…","meta_description":"What role does muscle strength play in healthy aging, longevity, and independence? 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