The Secrets of a Modern Blue Zone Community with Cassie Merrier

#2: Scott Raymond and Warren Gendel sit down with Club Evexia’s General Manager, Cassie Merrier (Doctor of Physical Therapy) to unpack why Evexia feels like a modern Blue Zone—where strength, community, and evidence-based recovery live meet beautifully one roof. We talk healthspan vs. lifespan, why women must strength train, pelvic health for women and men, and how real connection (retreats, groups, and everyday conversations on the deck) are what really move the needle toward long lasting health and life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the “Blue Zones” are—and how Club Evexia supercharges the idea with data (VO₂ max, body comp, zone training)

A practical blueprint for movement (strength + Pilates + mobility + outdoor life)

Pelvic health 101 (for women and men) and why it’s rarely discussed

How community, purpose, and safe containers (men’s, women’s, and co-ed groups) reduce stress and improve adherence

Why “healthspan” > “lifespan,” and how to measure progress you can feel

About our guest:

Cassie Merrier, DPT is Evexia’s General Manager and a practicing physical therapist with specialty training in pelvic health. She blends clinical rigor with real-world coaching to help members build strength, mobility, and confidence—on and off the floor.

About The Evexia Exchange:

A podcast by Club Evexia—a wellness community in Southern Marin focused on fitness, longevity, and belonging. Founders Scott Raymond & Warren Gendel interview practitioners, members, and thinkers on living well together. Produced by Resonate Studio, LLC.

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