At 70, journalist John Koten never expected to become an authority on skincare, but that’s exactly what happened. After 20 skin cancer surgeries, he set out to understand what actually works–and what doesn’t–when it comes to caring for aging skin. In this episode of The AGEIST Podcast, John shares the scientific and personal insights from six months of testing top-rated products and interviewing experts. Take a listen to walk away with specific routines, surprising product recommendations, and a new perspective on men’s self-care.

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"Most of the companies say men’s skin is thicker and needs different formulas—I’m not buying it."

"This whole thing blew up online...and most of the letters I got were from men."

"You start using this stuff and your skin looks nicer...why wouldn’t you keep using it?"

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Movement teacher Carrie Owerko joins us this week on The AGEIST Podcast to break down how curiosity and joy can transform the way we move, age, and live. Carrie describes herself as both a movement optimist and an “optionist,” someone who believes in varied, adaptable practices over rigid routines. She shares how play, autonomy, and experimentation fuel sustainable physical habits, regardless of age or ability. So if you’ve ever felt boxed in by fitness dogma or hesitant to try something new, this conversation will show you a better path forward.

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"I'm a movement optimist. I think movement is medicine."

"Permission to play–that was my little tagline."

"It's not too late. What else can we do? Not do?"

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Website: https://carrieowerko.com

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Instagram (@carrieowerko): https://www.instagram.com/carrieowerko

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Most people think mobility means stretching. Dr. Andreo Spina, founder of Functional Range Systems, says that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this week's episode of The AGEIST Podcast, he unpacks how joint-specific training leads to long-term health and real resilience–whether you’re an athlete or just trying to age better. Learn why the exercises you’ve been told are “good” might be causing your body more harm than help, and how to better understand what your body actually needs.

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"You can't move where you can't move, which means you can't train where you can't move."

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