Future-Proofing Your Body: The Daily Habits That Matter

Send us Fan Mail What do we expect life to look like when we’re 85? Michael Dorfman is living proof that we might need to think again. With a daily routine that includes meditation, breathwork, crawling drills, walking, pickleball and regular resistance training, Michael is approaching 85 with strength, curiosity and a commitment to his wellbeing. In this episode, we talk about healthy ageing, longevity and the everyday habits that help us maintain strength, mobility and independence as we get older. Michael shares his approach to intermittent fasting, sleep, exercise and plant-based nutrition, including the importance of whole foods, getting enough protein as we age, and the connection between fibre, the gut microbiome and inflammation. But this conversation goes beyond diet and exercise. Michael describes what he calls the “fifth stage” of life and his seven pillars of longevity wellness, which include resilience, circadian alignment, regenerative capacity, mindset and purposeful contribution. We also explore what we can learn from the Blue Zones and how the way we think about ageing can influence the way we experience it. For those of us in midlife, Michael offers a fascinating glimpse of what the decades ahead could look like — and perhaps a reason to question some of the assumptions we’ve inherited about growing older. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast