00:00 - Meet Scottie G: What is functional aging?
01:30 - Mental, physical, and purpose-driven health explained
03:00 - Coaching a client from 79 to 91 and what it taught Scottie
05:00 - How physical and mental health fuel each other
06:30 - Why finding purpose is critical at every age
08:00 - Podcasting, parenting, and passing on values
11:00 - On joy, creative outlets, and doing it for passion
13:00 - What “filling your cup” really looks like in daily life
15:00 - Social media, authenticity, and purpose versus performance
17:30 - Trauma, touch, and working through boundaries
20:00 - Empathy, healing, and being safe in your own space
22:00 - Listener experiences and trauma-informed conversation
25:00 - Word-of-mouth referrals and building a business with trust
28:00 - Alignable, referrals, and the power of your unseen network
30:00 - Discovering who’s in your corner without realizing it
31:30 - Breaking down Scottie’s triangle: mind, body, purpose
34:00 - Creating time for physical and mental wellness
36:30 - Serving others in small, meaningful ways
39:00 - The importance of movement to sustain connection
41:00 - How service builds community and self-worth
44:00 - How Scottie coaches clients based on emotional state
47:00 - Story of a client who became a barber later in life
49:30 - Why service should never involve a camera
52:00 - Faith, energy, and being present while helping others
54:30 - The dream: A retreat space for aging and purpose
56:00 - What success really means in a purpose-driven business
59:00 - Anthony Bourdain, late bloomers, and timelines that inspire
1:01:00 - Podcasting as therapy and legacy
1:03:00 - Mental health breakdown: creating a personal energy budget
1:06:00 - Spoon theory, trauma recovery, and reclaiming daily life
1:09:00 - How gaming and reading helped escape the darkness
1:12:00 - Boundaries, burnout, and regaining control
1:15:00 - Practical advice for supporting people with depression
1:18:00 - How little things (like dinner settings) impact mental recovery
1:21:00 - Final reflections: showing love, building empathy, and real support
1:22:30 - Scottie’s gratitude, podcast info, and where to find him