We’re living longer than ever before, but there’s a catch: our health and happiness haven't kept pace. Today, millions of adults are adding years to their lives, yet losing their sense of purpose along the way. But what if longevity wasn't just about surviving—what if we could actually thrive as we age?

In this episode, we're joined by bestselling author Dr. Kerry Burnight to discuss extending the fullness of our lives as we age and helping others we might be caring for to do the same.

Episode Links:

Dr. Burnight's book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

https://drkerryburnight.com/joyspan

Follow Dr. Burnight on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_gerontologist/

Follow Dr. Burnight on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kerry-burnight-5b958434/

About Dr. Jeremy Pollack

Dr. Burnight taught Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology for 18 years at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Burnight's work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Mornings, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, BBC News, and Forbes Health.

About Propel:

Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.

Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

If you've ever found yourself in a contentious interaction at work, you're not alone. Many professionals find themselves suddenly thrown into a conflict but lack the confidence to de-escalate the situation. How would it change your stress level at work if you knew how to methodically de-escalate a conflict?

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jeremy Pollack to uncover the fundamentals of de-escalation.

Episode Links:

Learn more about Pollack Peacebuilding Systems: https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/

Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/

Pre-order Jeremy's new book:

https://a.co/d/00EXnwVl

About Dr. Jeremy Pollack

Dr. Jeremy Pollack is the Founder & CEO of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, helping individuals and organizations navigate their ways out of conflicts and into productive relationships through coaching, training, and conflict interventions. He is also the author of the upcoming book "Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts", available for pre-order on Amazon.

About Propel:

Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.

Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

Whether you have just moved into a new role or have been in your current role for a while, career development is a vital part of your growth as an employee and an individual. The way you navigate goal setting, learning new skills, interviewing for new roles, and promoting growth among your team will determine the fruitfulness of your career.

On this episode, we speak with Jenny Kerdphoca, Associate Director of Talent at Pliancy, to learn about the way hiring has changed, the fundamental skills hiring managers look for, and how to set your career trajectory.

To learn more about how Propel can help your organization build a world class well-being program, go to https://propelwellness.com/

It's common to see supplements like Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Zinc recommended for better health. But what do you actually know about them? On this episode, we learn about how they work, recommended dosage, and more.

Eating right is crucial to performing your best on the field, in the gym, on the track, and in the pool. Without good nutrition, your training sessions are less effective and more likely to lead to illness or injury. On this episode, Alena Pursell, RDN discusses the foundations of sports nutrition for active adults.

To learn more about how Propel can help your organization build a world class well-being program, go to https://propelwellness.com/

There are so many reasons why having inner strength is critical for overcoming obstacles of any kind. This episode explains how you can build inner strength most effectively by infusing mindfulness into your daily routine. You’ll learn four simple mindfulness practices you can begin incorporating immediately, and why each of them help to build your character in different ways.

You likely have heard of HIIT, or high intensity interval training, referenced by guided exercise videos, online articles, and in-person fitness classes. But what is HIIT training, how does it work, and who is it ideal for?

On this episode, we explain the origins and applications of this time-saving exercise modality.

In part two of the exercise modalities series, we take a look at the "As Many Repetitions As Possible" or AMRAP format of exercise. This common CrossFit exercise modality is perfect for building muscular endurance, stamina, and achieving high work loads in a short amount of time.