In this episode we explore how the skills needed to live a longer healthier life can be honed through our own failures. Prof. Manu Kapur discusses the concept of 'productive failure' and how learning from our mistakes can lead to deeper understanding and personal growth. He shares his journey from aspiring soccer player to a researcher in learning sciences, discovering the importance of failure as a mechanism for learning.

The conversation explores how these principles can be applied to health, fitness, and personal development, as well as the significance of setting realistic goals and learning from both personal and vicarious failures. Kapur also highlights the need for resilience in the face of unexpected setbacks and the importance of social connections in achieving long-term health and well-being.

Kapur is a professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich and the Director of the Singapore-ETH Center.

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The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

How can a joyful and holistic approach to food help us to live longer and better? Elizabeth Borelli is a lifestyle coach, nutrition expert and author of Tastes Like La Dolce Vita, where she shares her mission to help us live not only longer but better—enjoying a long healthspan, a life where we stay healthy, active, and mentally sharp well into our later years. Her work weaves together a passion for nutritious, satisfying food and practical wellness strategies inspired by Italy’s famously healthy lifestyle. In this fun interview, Elizabeth shares insights that go beyond recipes, offering a holistic approach to well-being and vitality, through lifestyle adjustments, mindset shifts, or some of her favorite Mediterranean-inspired habits.

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The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Stem cell therapy is a growing field of medical intervention that is being used to enhance longevity and healthspan. Advancements in research, biotechnology, and regenerative medicine have expanded its potential applications but it also raises both ethical and efficacy concerns. The primary ethical issue comes from the use of human embryos, which some people believe is morally problematic. While many countries regulate or restrict their use, others allow research with oversight.

In this interview with Dr. Joy Kong, a stem cell specialist at Chara Health Center in Los Angeles, we explore the practical aspects of treatment as well as the wider considerations surrounding stem cell sources, the long-term effects of therapy, and Dr. Kong's personal journey in regenerative medicine.

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The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.