{"podcast":{"title":"Serving Seniors Podcast","slug":"serving-seniors-podcast-6575260","podcast_index_feed_id":6575260,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/serving-seniors-podcast","website_url":"http://www.servingseniorspodcast.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FbpEKr39YCqoQTteNdtbGN4TJpX9gH7XjB45Sy74sSw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMTYwLzE2ODU3/MzMyMjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Matt Helton","episode_count":106,"summary":"Welcome to the Serving Seniors Podcast, the show dedicated to helping you thrive in your retirement years. In each episode, we'll explore topics, share tips, and invite experts to provide valuable insights that will empower you to make the most of your golden years. So, whether you're just starting your retirement or have been enjoying it for a while, here's some helpful insight on how you can survive AND thrive in your golden years!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T14:17:15.829194+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 89: Dispelling Myths That Keep Us in Pain & Cause Us to Decline as We Age","slug":"episode-89-dispelling-myths-that-keep-us-in-pain-cause-us-to-decline-as-we-age","published_at":"2026-02-27T16:33:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260/episode-89-dispelling-myths-that-keep-us-in-pain-cause-us-to-decline-as-we-age","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b0d0048","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/6b0d0048/c21935cc.mp3","summary":"What if aging didn’t have to mean pain, stiffness, and slowing down? 🤔 In Episode 89 of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE , Founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing , to break down the biggest myths that keep us stuck in pain and believing decline is “just part of getting older.” Eileen’s mission for more than 30 years has been simple but powerful: 👉 Teach people how to age without decline 👉 Be free of pain 👉 Have REAL life function as long as they live And here’s the exciting part… she does it without drugs, procedures, or surgery. 👩‍⚕️ Meet Our Guest: Eileen Kopsaftis Eileen is a physical therapist, chronic pain consultant, certified Applied Functional Science professional, MELT certified instructor, and nutrition educator. She specializes in identifying and correcting the root causes of pain — because often the painful body part is actually the victim of another area not doing its job. After losing two brothers in their forties — one to cancer and one to heart disease — Eileen made it her life’s mission to improve the health and longevity of others. Now at 67 (in 2025!), she takes no medications — not even over-the-counter — and has the energy to accomplish all her goals. And she firmly believes: 💬 “I’m not an anomaly. You can do this too.” She teaches a Four Prong Approach that helps people: ✔ Reduce or eliminate chronic pain ✔ Restore function ✔ Improve mobility ✔ Age confidently and independently You do NOT have to suffer with pain or chronic conditions. 🏢 About Have Lifelong Wellbeing Through live Zoom classes, in-person classes at Hudson Valley Community College, online programs, video consultations, and international coaching, Eileen has helped clients across: America, Ireland, Israel, Canada, South…","meta_description":"What if aging didn’t have to mean pain, stiffness, and slowing down? 🤔 In Episode 89 of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Eile…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1581,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260/episodes/episode-89-dispelling-myths-that-keep-us-in-pain-cause-us-to-decline-as-we-age/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/serving-seniors-podcast-6575260/episode-89-dispelling-myths-that-keep-us-in-pain-cause-us-to-decline-as-we-age.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}