On the Beyond Age podcast series, we chat with experts to uncover the truth about holistic health and aging, and provide helpful tips on how to help you live healthier for longer – no matter your age.
S2: E8: Real Stories | Overcoming the Unexpected: Sharon Gilroy-Dreher’s Story
Mar. 18, 2024 | 35 mins
In this special Beyond Age episode, we hear from cerebellar stroke survivor, Sharon Gilroy-Dreher, as she shares her unique story, along with her symptoms and how her life has changed after going through something so rare.
S2: E7: Real Stories | Surviving and Thriving Through Multiple Heart Attacks: Joyce Lum's Story
Feb. 5, 2024 | 28 mins
In this special episode join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Joyce Lum, a heart attack survivor, about her journey through multiple heart attacks and the transformative steps she has taken in reshaping her life. Discover Joyce's firsthand account and valuable advice on resilience, healthy living, and healthy aging.
S2: E6: What if your mindset could change your mind on aging?
Jan. 10, 2024 | 28 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Dr. Alexandra Fiocco, professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, about mindfulness and its connection to living a better long-term life, both physically and mentally.
S2: E5: How can your heart beat heart disease?
Dec. 15, 2023 | 28 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Dr. Beth Abramson, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Paul Albrechtsen Professor in Cardiac Prevention and Women’s Health in the Division of Cardiology at St. Michael’s Hospital, to help us understand more about heart disease as well as the proactive steps and lifestyle choices we should take to maintain a healthy heart.
S2: E4: Can relationships keep you feeling young?
Nov. 1, 2023 | 31 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Kasley Killam, a social scientist and leading expert in social health from Vancouver, British Columbia. In this episode you’ll learn how maintaining meaningful relationships can positively impact your health and well-being at any age.
S2: E3: Wearable tech, is it worth the hype?
Oct. 3, 2023 | 29 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Dr. Greg Wells, a health and high-performance expert, physiologist, and author from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode you’ll learn what wearable tech is all about, the benefits of incorporating it into your daily routine and how could it help you achieve your health goals.
S2: E2: The burnout crisis: How long can you fire on all cylinders?
Sep. 1, 2023 | 26 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botteril as she chats with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, a doctor, health and wellness expert from Vancouver, British Columbia. In this episode you’ll learn what burnout is, how to recognize it, how to prevent it, and what steps you can take to overcome it.
S2: E1: Hormones keeping you up at night?
Aug. 1, 2023 | 27 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Dr. Nadia Saleem, a naturopathic doctor from Maple, Ontario. In this episode you’ll learn about hormones in men and women, how they change throughout your life and what you can do about it.
Meet our Season 2 host: Jennifer Botterill
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada's most successful athletes. She is a three-time Olympic Hockey Gold Medallist and an in-demand sports television broadcast host. She also spends time empowering others to pursue excellence as an engaging keynote speaker and peak performance coach. A graduate of Harvard University, Botterill is also the CEO of multiple corporations, where she continues her pursuit to inspire and coach others. She also sits on the board of directors for CCM Hockey and is an ambassador with Right to Play.
Episode 10: The sandwich generation: How family caregiving impacts health & longevity
Jul. 4, 2023 | 25 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Lycia Rodrigues, a caregiver support manager from Victoria, British Columbia. They will discuss the “sandwich generation” and how family caregiving can impact health and longevity.
Episode 9: Clear the clouds: Everyday changes to help you beat brain fog
Jun. 6, 2023 | 30 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Jill Hewlett, a brain fitness expert, trainer, and author from Toronto, Ontario. They will discuss the everyday changes you can make to help beat brain fog.
Episode 8: Can your home help you live a happier, longer life?
Ma. 1, 2023 | 25 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Shirée Segerstrom, an interior designer, newspaper design columnist and wellness expert from Sacramento, California. They will discuss how your home can help you live a happier, longer life.
Episode 7: Is meditation the key to feeling youthful?
Mar. 31, 2023 | 35 mins
Join our host Brent Bishop as he chats with Lucie Hager, a registered social worker and therapist from Toronto Ontario. Brent will also chat with Tasha Romanelli, the founder, owner and chief meditation officer at Zen Den from Erin, Ontario. They will discuss whether meditation is the key to feeling youthful.
Episode 6: What does it mean to live a long, healthy life?
Mar. 01, 2023 | 27 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Professor S. Jay Olshansky, a professor and longevity expert from Chicago, Illinois. They will discuss what it means to live a long, healthy life.
Episode 5: The power and science of building healthy habits
Jan. 27, 2023 | 29 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Dr. Dayna Lee-Baggley, a registered clinical psychologist and author from Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss the power and science of building healthy habits.
Episode 4: Aging, anxiety, and the effects of stress on the body
Jan. 3, 2023 | 29 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Bryce Wylde, a leading alternative medicine expert and a natural health care practitioner from Toronto, Ontario. They will discuss aging, anxiety, and the effects of stress on the body.
Episode 3: Can physical activity slow the decline of aging?
Nov. 1, 2022 | 29 mins
Join our host Brent Bishop as he chats with Professor Stuart Phillips, a kinesiology expert from Hamilton Ontario. They will discuss physical activity and if it can slow the decline of aging.
Episode 2: Is sleep the key to living a long life?
Nov. 1, 2022 | 27 mins
Join our host Brent Bishop as he chats with Dr. Mark Boulos, a sleep specialist from Toronto Ontario. They will discuss sleep, and whether it is the key to living a long life.
Episode 1: Better than drinking from the fountain of youth
Dec. 1, 2022 | 37 mins
Join our host Brent Bishop as he chats with Adam Weinmann, a registered dietician and nutrition coach from Toronto Ontario. They will discuss nutrition and if it is better than drinking from the fountain of youth.
Meet our Season 1 host: Brent Bishop
National On-Air Fitness Expert, Celebrity Trainer, Published Author and Founder of Think Fitness Studios
Brent is a national on-air fitness expert, celebrity trainer and published author. He is also the founder of Think Fitness Studios, performance-inspired conditioning centres in Toronto, Ontario. Brent holds a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is currently a fitness expert on CityTV’s daytime show, Cityline. With over 25 years in the fitness industry, Brent dedicates himself to inspiring people of all levels through fitness and personal development.
S2: E2: The burnout crisis: How long can you fire on all cylinders?
Sep. 1, 2023 | 26 mins
Join our host Jennifer Botteril as she chats with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, a doctor, health and wellness expert from Vancouver, British Columbia. In this episode you’ll learn what burnout is, how to recognize it, how to prevent it, and what steps you can take to overcome it.
Episode 10: The sandwich generation: How family caregiving impacts health & longevity
Jul. 4, 2023 | 25 mins
Join host Brent Bishop as he chats with Lycia Rodrigues, a caregiver support manager from Victoria, British Columbia. They will discuss the “sandwich generation” and how family caregiving can impact health and longevity.
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