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The Aging Project

by The Aging Project · English · Health

Aging. Everyone’s doing it, right? And it’s a hell of a lot better than the alternative. So why is it so often portrayed as something for women to fear and fight, rather than embrace and celebrate? The Aging Project is proud to present this trail-blazing podcast series that flips the bird to the n

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 45 min
Latest: 5 Jun 2026
Language: English

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5 Jun 2026 · 6 min

TAP Mini Meditation: Open Heart

The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system. Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day. It's our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind. Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future Join The Aging Project at www.theagingproject.com 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes…

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E142 · 28 May 2026 · 41 min
Leaking, Urgency & Prolapse in Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Pelvic Floor Physio, Michelle Kenway
Today on The Aging Project Podcast, we’re joined by Michelle Kenway — one of Australia’s leading pelvic floor physiotherapists, with over 1 million followers on YouTube. We talk honestly about bladder urgency, prolapse, leaking, constipation, pelvic floor strength and why so many women silently stop exercising after 50. If you’re always looking for the toilet, crossing your legs when you sneeze, or avoiding exercise because you’re scared of leaking or making things worse — this episode is for you. Michelle explains that your pelvic floor is a group of muscles — just like your biceps, glutes…
E141 · 7 May 2026 · 45 min
Lipoedema: When Weight Isn’t the Problem — and Why Women Are Being Missed with Dr Chris Lekich
What if the problem isn’t your willpower… but your biology? In this powerful episode of The Aging Project Podcast, we sit down with Dr Chris Lekich to unpack one of the most misunderstood conditions impacting women today: lipoedema. For the women who: lose weight everywhere except their legs feel pain, heaviness or tenderness in their thighs bruise easily have been told to “just eat less and move more” feel like their body is working against them… This episode may change everything. We discuss: • What lipoedema actually is • Why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed • The connection…
E140 · 30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
The Fitgenes Live Workshop Replay with Sam Shay
We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program. Today we're sharing The Fitgenes LIVE Workshop Replay. This is a conversation between Sam Shay, the global trainer at Fitgenes and Amanda Attwood, the co-founder of The Aging Project, who manages The Fitgenes Program and 120 Club. Our growing community loved this LIVE conversation so despite the imperfect audio, we wanted to re-share it here. Want to learn more? 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin…
E139 · 24 Apr 2026 · 47 min
Spinal Flow, Back Pain & Nervous System Care with Dr Carli Axford
Today you'll meet Dr Carli Axford , founder of the Spinal Flow Technique , about a new way of looking at back pain, spinal tension, stress, and the nervous system. We know around 4 million Australians live with back problems, and as we age, back pain can affect far more than movement. It can impact sleep, mood, confidence, independence, and overall quality of life. Dr Carli explains what Spinal Flow is, how it differs from traditional chiropractic or physiotherapy, and why more women in midlife are exploring nervous-system-based approaches to pain, tension, and healing. In this episode, we…
E136 · 16 Apr 2026 · 49 min
Stop Damaging Your Liver with Professor Jacob George
In this must listen episode, we sit down with Australia's leading liver expert Professor Jacob George to talk about one of the body’s most important — and most overlooked — organs: the liver. This miracle organ keeps us alive. It filters, processes, stores, regulates, and protects us, yet most of us know very little about it until something goes wrong. Today that changes. We discuss the basics of the liver along with why fatty liver is now so common, how it links to insulin resistance, visceral fat, menopause, and metabolic disease, and why liver disease can develop silently for years.…
E135 · 12 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Your Waistline. The Missed Vital Sign with Professor Katherine Samaras
This episode is such an important listen. We’re joined by Professor Katherine Samaras — an Australian endocrinologist, medical researcher, and one of the country’s leading experts in metabolic health, obesity, diabetes, ageing, and body fat distribution. She’s spent years helping people understand that the waistline is not just about appearance — it can be one of the clearest early signs of what’s happening with our long-term health. In this episode, Katherine explains: why waist circumference can be a more useful vital sign than weight alone what visceral fat is and why it matters so much…
E137 · 13 Mar 2026 · 48 min
Live within your genetic boundary with Dr Sam Shay
Today’s episode is about something powerful — and often misunderstood. Your genetics. Not as a prediction of your future… But as the playing field you’re working in. Because the truth is this: Many of us spend years guessing when it comes to our health. Trying different diets. Different supplements. Different routines. Hoping something works. Something helps. But what if you could understand how your body is wired from the start? Today we’re joined by Dr Sam Shay — a functional medicine expert, speaker, and self-described “friendly lab nerd.” His work is deeply personal. After struggling for…
E136 · 8 Mar 2026 · 59 min
Your BLOOD PRESSURE with Dr Ross Walker
Blood pressure is one of the most important numbers for your future health — yet most people rarely check it. In this episode, we sit down with leading preventative cardiologist Dr. Ross Walker to unpack what blood pressure really means, why it often rises after 40, and how it quietly affects your heart, brain, and longevity. We explore the “Heart Dashboard” — four powerful markers that reveal how your cardiovascular system is really functioning: blood pressure, heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate, and VO₂ max. You’ll learn how stress, sleep, visceral belly fat, coffee, alcohol,…
E135 · 27 Feb 2026 · 49 min
Pain Unlocked with Jim Bostock
We all want to age well. To live strong into our 80s, 90s — maybe even 120. But there’s one thing that can quietly steal the joy from those years: pain. Back pain. Hip pain. Glute pain. Nerve pain that makes you stiff, cautious, and afraid to move. In Australia alone, millions are living with back problems — and for many women in peri and menopause, pain seems to arrive just as they’re trying to prioritise their health again. And here’s what makes it more frustrating: “My scans are clear… but I still hurt.” So what’s really going on? In this episode we sit down with Jim Bostock , founder of…
E134 · 24 Feb 2026 · 2 min
You're Invited: 1 day only (Free, Live, Virtual Event)
On Sunday 8 March , we’re coming together for a FREE live webinar event — and we'd love you to join us. Our last live event had over 4,000 women and we can’t wait to do it again. To register visit: https://theagingproject.com/free-webinar-event/ Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
E131 · 19 Feb 2026 · 5 min
PAUSE & BREATHE with Nicola Laye
Today we’re joined by Nicola Laye — Australia’s leading breathwork teacher for women. This isn’t a long episode. It’s an invitation. Take five minutes with us… and just breathe. Breathwork is something our clinical nutritionist prescribes to every client — not as a “nice extra,” but because it matters. Your breathing patterns influence your nervous system, your stress response, and even markers like blood pressure. In a world where we live constantly switched on, overstimulated and cortisol-driven, learning to breathe well becomes a daily health habit — not a luxury. If you’d like to go…
E133 · 17 Feb 2026 · 46 min
Create a Miraculous Next Chapter — with Marianne Williamson
In this deeply reflective episode, Marianne Williamson explores midlife not as decline, but as an awakening — the moment many women quietly realise time isn’t endless, and something inside starts asking for a truer life. We talk about why some women feel stuck while others come alive in midlife, and Marianne reframes menopause as a “second puberty,” where biology, life load, and inner truth converge. We discuss how this chapter can bring a new kind of freedom: less performing, more honesty; less pleasing, more peace — and a return to what matters most. A big theme throughout is kindness —…
E132 · 16 Feb 2026 · 59 min
Track What Matters says Dr Vonda Wright
So much of what changes after 40 can’t be felt — it’s invisible says todays guest Dr Vonda Wright . Bones quietly thin. The heart and blood vessels shift. Blood glucose and insulin creep up. And before we know it, we can drift toward osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes without realising… unless we track what matters. In this episode, Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the key “dashboard numbers” for us, including VO₂ max and the frailty line, resting heart rate the sit-to-rise test for strength and balance, and why DEXA scans matter for muscle and bone. Today's episode is practical,…
E131 · 16 Dec 2025 · 7 min
TAP Mini Meditation: Choose Calm
The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system. Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day. It's our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind. Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future. 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery.…
E129 · 25 Nov 2025 · 55 min
Nervous System Care with Tracey Whitton
“The Vagus Nerve Whisperer” j oins The Aging Project Podcast. In this episode we go goes deep into one of the most important — and most overlooked — pillars of women’s health: nervous system care. Shelley welcomes Tracy Whitton, a practitioner with 22 years’ experience and a unique gift: the ability to feel, sense, and intuit what a woman’s body is holding. Her clients call her “the vagus nerve whisperer” because of her work helping women calm, repair, and restore their nervous system. Tracy has seen the same pattern in thousands of women: We’re living in constant overdrive — juggling kids,…
E129 · 11 Nov 2025 · 19 min
The Fitgenes Series: The Dietary Choice Report (Ep 5)
We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program. Today we're diving into The Dietary Choice Report , one of the 6 reports found inside The Fitgenes Program. Ever wondered why some people can stop at one biscuit… while others eat the whole packet? The answer might be in your DNA. This episode looks at how our genes influence appetite, taste, and cravings, and what that means for long-term health and weight management. 🧬 The Dietary Choice Report, included in The Fitgenes Program , studies six key…
E128 · 5 Nov 2025 · 6 min
TAP Mini Meditation: Gut Healing
The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system. Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day. It's our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind. Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future. 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar t o learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery.…
E127 · 21 Oct 2025 · 46 min
Boost GLP-1 Naturally — The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss with Lynsey Koch
Before you inject yourself with GLP1 Peptides — try this. These are the foundations every woman over 40 needs to build, for life. In this must-listen episode, Shelley sits down with Clinical Nutritionist Lynsey Koch to uncover how to activate your body’s own GLP-1 pathway naturally. GLP-1 is the powerful appetite-regulating hormone that helps control cravings, stabilise blood sugar, and reduce belly fat — without the need for medications. Lynsey shares how real food, smarter movement, and better sleep can restore your metabolism and hormones — safely, sustainably, and for the long haul.…
E125 · 21 Oct 2025 · 45 min
Next of Kin with Casey Beros
Caring for someone you love is one of the hardest — and most profoundly human — experiences we will ever face. And yet, most of us arrive at that moment unprepared, overwhelmed, and often deeply alone. In this episode we sit down with journalist, author, and health communicator Casey Beros, whose book Next of Kin shines a light on what it really means to step into the role of carer. Drawing from her own experience caring for her dad, Casey shares the raw truths of navigating a complex health system, surviving the emotional rollercoaster of care, and finding love and meaning in the midst of…
E126 · 21 Oct 2025 · 33 min
Weight Loss Medication: What you NEED to know with Lynsey Koch
Weight after 40 can feel like an uphill battle. Hormones shift, metabolism slows, and what worked in our 20s simply doesn’t cut it anymore. In this episode, we dive deep into the role of weight loss medications — including GLP-1s like Mounjaro and Ozempic — and what women over 40 need to know before considering them. We explore how these medications actually work in the body, who they’re designed for, and the risks and side effects that often get overlooked. Just as importantly, we discuss why medication alone isn’t the answer — and how nutrition, and strength training must be part of the…
E124 · 12 Sep 2025 · 28 min
A grown ups GAP YEAR with Monique Van Tulder
At 54, exhausted and running on empty, Monique van Tulder did something radical — she walked away from the life that was draining her. What started as a small step — changing lightbulbs in another house — turned into five months of solitude, adventure, and self-discovery. She calls it A Grown Up’s Gap Year. In this conversation, Monique shares the truth so many women over 50 will recognise: years of putting everyone else first, of pushing through fatigue and health scares, of saying yes when they wanted to say no. Her story begins not with adventure, but with depletion — thyroid cancer, low…
E123 · 28 Aug 2025 · 49 min
The Future of Cancer Care Has Arrived with Professor David Thomas
Cancer. It’s a word that stops us in our tracks — bringing fear, grief, or uncertainty depending on our own story. And as we age, that word carries even more weight. Despite decades of research, cancer still feels mysterious to many of us, and the “one-size-fits-all” treatments of the past haven’t been enough. That’s why this episode is so important. We sit down with Professor David Thomas — one of the world’s leading “cancer detectives,” the driving force behind Omico and Australia’s largest cancer genomics programs. His vision? To make personalised cancer treatment the standard of care for…
E122 · 25 Aug 2025 · 7 min
TAP Mini Meditation: A Clear Mind
The Aging Project (TAP) Mini Meditations are designed to feed the mind and calm the nervous system. Most of our guests have spoken about taking moments to stop and pause in the day. Its our hope you'll take 5 minutes to stop and breathe upon waking, and throughout the day, using our mini meditations to support you relax, and clear the mind. Please write a review, comment or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to see more (or less) of these in the future. 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar t o learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery.…
E121 · 13 Aug 2025 · 41 min
The Fitgenes Series: The Health and Wellbeing Report (Ep 4)
We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program. Today we're diving into The Health and Wellbeing Report , one of the size reports found inside The Fitgenes Program. Discover all 6 reports HERE: https://www.fitgenes.com/products/mega-bundle/?v=322b26af01d5 We know that words like DNA, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics can feel a bit overwhelming. They sound scientific, complicated — even a little intimidating. But here’s the truth: this knowledge isn’t just for researchers or doctors. It’s for you.…
E120 · 6 Aug 2025 · 46 min
Rewrite Your Beliefs, Rewrite Your Story with Sarah Gryberg
What if the stories you tell yourself… aren't even yours? In this powerful conversation, mindset coach and A Life of Greatness host Sarah Grynberg joins us to unpack the hidden beliefs shaping our lives—often without us realising it. From the childhood messages we carry to the silent “I can’t” and “I’m not enough” that hold us back, Sarah shows us how to identify and rewrite the stories that no longer serve us. ✨ In this episode: Where your beliefs really come from—and how they shape your reality. The most common limiting beliefs holding women back Real-life stories of transformation through…
E119 · 31 Jul 2025 · 42 min
Your JOY-SPAN with Dr. Kerry Burnight
We’re joined by Dr. Kerry Burnight —known as America’s Gerontologist and author of Joyspan. Dr. Kerry has spent her career helping people not just live longer, but live more meaningfully. In this conversation, she reminds us that joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline, available to us at any age and in any chapter. Together, we explore: What joy really is and why it matters more than ever How to raise your “joy baseline” with simple, daily habits Why joy often feels elusive in midlife—and how to get it back The power of anticipation (and how to find something to look forward to) How to overcome…
E118 · 25 Jul 2025 · 32 min
Bowel Cancer & Genetics: What You NEED to Know with Associate Professor Dan Buchanan
🔍 We talk a lot about breast checks — but what about bowel screening? In this essential episode of The Aging Project Podcast, we’re joined by Associate Professor Dan Buchanan from the University of Melbourne, a global leader in bowel cancer research, genetics, and early detection. Bowel cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer death in Australia, with a concerning rise in cases among younger adults. But here’s the good news: it’s one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. Dan shares the latest insights from his research, including the groundbreaking ANGELS Study, and…
E117 · 17 Jul 2025 · 23 min
The Fitgenes Series: The Food Choice Report (Ep 3)
We’re popping in with something a little different (and something we’re very excited about): a behind-the-scenes look at The Fitgenes Program. We know that words like DNA, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics can feel a bit overwhelming. They sound scientific, complicated — even a little intimidating. But here’s the truth: this knowledge isn’t just for researchers or doctors. It’s for you. Because your genes hold powerful insights about your health — and understanding them can change everything. That’s why we created this mini-series. To demystify the science, answer your questions, and show you…
E116 · 11 Jul 2025 · 55 min
Everything Is Connected in East Asian Medicine with Dr. Jennifer Ashby
In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jennifer Ashby, Doctor of East Asian Medicine and respected integrative health expert, to explore what it means to truly know your body—and why ancient wisdom might hold the keys we’ve been missing. Most of us have been raised in a Western healthcare model where 15-minute appointments and diagnosis are the norm. Many of us are only now realising how little we’ve been taught about our own bodies—until something starts to feel off. That’s where East Asian Medicine often steps in. Together, we explore: 🧭 Dr. Ashby’s personal journey into East Asian…

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Typical length: 45 min
Latest episode: 5 Jun 2026
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