The Aging Project

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 years with chronic fatigue, insomnia, digestive issues, sugar addiction and anxiety that began in childhood, Sam turned his own healing journey into a lifelong mission. Today, with more than 25 years of experience in nutrition science, mind-body medicine and genetic analysis, he helps people build health strategies based on something far more powerful than guesswork: their unique biology. Dr Sam is also the lead trainer for Fitgenes based the United States, helping practitioners around the world understand how to translate DNA insights into real-life health strategies. For many Australians genetics is still a new idea. But as you’ll hear today, understanding your DNA doesn’t limit you. It does something much more useful. It helps you understand: • your genetic boundaries • your genetic strengths • and the playing field your body is working within So you can stop chasing every new health trend… …and start focusing on the things that actually matter for you. And your body.  This conversation will help you see genetics differently. Not as destiny. But as information you can use to make better choices for your body, your energy, and your future health. Let’s dive in. 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/  or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/ 👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com 

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, and the nervous system all influence blood pressure — and the practical steps that can help bring it back into a healthy range. Because blood pressure isn’t just about the heart. It’s a signal about how your body, brain, metabolism, and nervous system are coping with life. If you want to understand the numbers that shape how you age, this episode is a must-listen. All products mentioned included Kyolic Garlic, Bergamot and Magnesium  are available inside our sister store You Must Try It. 👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/  or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/ 👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com  👉 Follow The Aging Project on instagram and You Tube   

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 Nerve Locks to unpack: Why pain can exist even when imaging shows “nothing wrong” What “nerve locks” are (and why your body might be protecting you) Why hips, glutes and lower backs flare in midlife Why pushing harder at the gym can actually make things worse How to rebuild trust in your body — safely This conversation will change the way you think about pain. Because pain isn’t always damage. And your body isn’t broken. It may be protecting you. If you’ve ever felt stiff, inflamed, locked up, or scared to move — this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a practical starting point. 🎧 Listen now and unlock what your pain is really trying to tell you. 👉 Discover Jim Bostock here: https://www.instagram.com/jim_bostock/ and https://www.nervelocks.com/  👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/  or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/ 👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com  👉 Follow The Aging Project on instagram and You Tube   

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] 

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 deeper, join The 120 Club and you’ll receive free access to this Sunday’s 75-minute Introduction to Breathwork session with Nicola. As Nicola often says: “How you breathe is how you live.” Links to join are below. https://theagingproject.com/the120club/