Welcome to the New Heart for Life podcast for a greater understanding of the New Heart for Life Community and its ambassadors, individuals making a positive impact by championing the New Heart for Life mission within their personal and social networks.

Every installment provides a platform to spotlight ambassadors and share their journeys, insights, and the meaningful changes they're creating in their communities. Now, let's welcome Dan in today's spotlight ambassador guest.

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Aelia, welcome to the New Heart for Life Community, our ambassador in the spotlight.

Since Aelia joined our community, her engagement and ability to embody the spirit of The New Heart for Life Community have stood out. Today, we want our audience and fellow ambassadors to get to know Aelia better. So, welcome, Aelia, to the New Heart for Life Community Podcast. It's an honor to have you here as our featured ambassador this week.

Aelia reflects on her education in Paris, highlighting the diverse subjects she explored. She shares her experiences as a volleyball athlete for seven years, emphasizing the friendships and personal growth it brought. Aelia discusses the impact of volleyball on her resilience and work ethic, crucial skills in her academic journey.

The conversation shifts to Aelia's decision to attend Wellesley College. She discusses the college's appeal, including its historically women's college status, values, and proximity to Boston. Aelia also touches on her academic focus on physics and math, connecting the discipline's challenges to the resilience she gained from volleyball.

Aelia expresses her interest in finance and FinTech as potential career paths after graduation, acknowledging the support and influence of her family in her decision-making process.

Dan concludes by praising Aelia's achievements and expressing pride in her academic and personal growth. Aelia expresses gratitude for her family's support and emphasizes their significant role in her journey.

Overall, the podcast provides a platform for Aelia to share her unique experiences, blending sports, academics, and future aspirations within the New Heart for Life Community.

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In this podcast episode, the host, Dan Williams, welcomes Wande Makwaia-Miseda who is a New Heart for Life ambassador from South Africa.

The New Heart for Life community focuses on individuals making a positive impact through the mission of inspiring others to live a fit and quality life.

Wande shares her experiences as an ambassador, highlighting the mentorship and knowledge she gained, particularly in social media management. She emphasizes her passion for nutrition and volunteering, discussing her YouTube channel dedicated to spreading awareness about different diets and healthy living.

Wande reflects on the importance of building relationships with the target audience, understanding their needs, and making a human connection. She also discusses her use of AI tools for creating videos and the skills she acquired in digital marketing and video editing. Wandi expresses her excitement about the impactful experiences and looks forward to continuing her role as an ambassador.

The conversation delves into Wande’s post-graduation activities, where she applied her passion for nutrition by starting a YouTube channel and utilizing AI tools. She shares insights into her creative process, emphasizing the efficiency of AI in content creation. Wandi also discusses her involvement in community projects, such as working with teenagers and educating communities about nutrition through organizations like Project Hope UK.

Dan acknowledges Wande’s contributions to her community and explores her application from his book, "21 Fitness Principles" within her life and passion to help others.

Wande highlights the importance of the principles of Goals and Accountability, both in volunteer work and in her own life. She emphasizes leading by example and sharing personal experiences to inspire and relate to others.

The podcast closes with Wande providing information on how listeners can connect with her, view her YouTube channel, and seek nutritional advice.

Overall, the episode showcases Wande's dedication to promoting healthier living and making a positive impact in her community.

Please check out her social media awesome food recipes and nutritional awareness on

You Tube Channel
https://youtube.com/@WellNurture?si=u-oR1g3jXj_awnWO

Instagram
https://instagram.com/well_nurture?igshid=MmVlMjlkMTBhMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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In this podcast interview, the host, Dan Williams introduces Sam Eg, a student at Binghamton University, New York, and an Ambassador of the New Heart for Life Community.

Sam shares his inspiration for joining the community, emphasizing the importance of promoting a higher quality of health. He expresses a commitment to embodying a fit and active lifestyle to inspire others, especially his family.

Sam discusses his athletic background, transitioning from sports like football, basketball, and volleyball to his current focus on powerlifting. He explains the appeal of powerlifting, citing its measurability and his goal to compete shortly. Sam details his personal bests in squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.

As a New Heart for Life ambassador, Sam encourages stepping out of one's comfort zone, highlighting the value of networking and sharing personal stories. He stresses the importance of consistency in fitness, noting that it plays a key role in establishing routines and maintaining overall health. The interview closes with Sam emphasizing the fitness principle of Consistency and its impact on building a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

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Welcome to The New Heart for Life Community podcast, for a greater understanding of the New Heart for Life Community and its ambassadors.

Their founder, Dan Williams' passion is to inspire others towards a fit and quality lifestyle. Dan's journey, from near-death to achieving senior Olympic gold, along with his 21 Fitness Principles, serves as a guide for all, to lead a fit and quality lifestyle.

In each episode, Dan explores the stories and experiences of the New Heart for Life ambassadors—individuals making a positive impact by championing the New Heart for Life mission within their personal and social networks.

Every installment provides a platform for ambassadors to share their journeys, insights, and the meaningful changes they're creating in their communities. The interviews aim to facilitate connections among fellow ambassadors, enhancing awareness of their roles of promoting positive transformations.

So, listeners are encouraged to grab their favorite cup of coffee, unwind, and prepare for a rewarding and enlightening journey. Tune in to hear firsthand from ambassadors, actively inspiring others throughout the world.

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Imagine your life taking a dramatic turn in an instant. That's what happened to Dan Williams when he suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 63. It was a wake-up call that shook him to his core.

But instead of letting this setback define him, he made a choice. He refused to give up. With sheer determination, Dan joined a master’s track club to reconnect with his youthful days of running. He started on a journey of resilience, slowly regaining his fitness and quality of life.

It wasn't easy, but with the guidance of a coach and the support of his teammates, he rediscovered his love for competition. And his journey reached its peak when he became a gold medalist at the Maryland Senior Olympics.

That achievement brought him a tremendous sense of personal accomplishment and a newfound purpose in life. And that's when he realized, he had to share his story.

He founded the New Heart for Life community aiming to motivate individuals of all ages to bring about a transformation, regardless of their fitness interests or previous challenges.

He believes his story can resonate with anyone, regardless of their age or fitness level. That's why he is in high demand for speaking opportunities sharing his experience, and encouraging others to apply these principles in their own lives.

To reach even more people, he documented his journey in a book entitled; 21 Fitness Principles. In it, he shares the blueprint that led to his comeback story. It's a guide for those who yearn for a similar transformation.

Now, Dan is proud to be recognized as an all-American masters track athlete and fitness influencer. It feels like he's been blessed with a second chance to relive his youth.

But let's go back to where it all started - his high school years. That's when he first discovered his passion for running, joining the cross-country team. Running became a significant part of his life, and he embraced every opportunity to participate. Reflecting on your younger days and the things that brought you joy can guide you in discovering your fitness journey.

He even challenged himself to train and compete in marathons during his twenties and thirties.

But as life's demands piled up, he got caught in a web of work, stress, and unhealthy habits. Slowly but surely, Dan’s passion for running faded away.

However, his heart attack changed everything. It reignited the fire within him and made him realize what he had been neglecting - the very thing that brought him joy.

So, whether you're young or old, an athlete or just starting your fitness journey, his hope is that his story can resonate with you. It's a story of resilience, determination, and the belief that it's never too late for a fresh start and a new heart for life.

He wants to challenge you to reflect on your own life and ask yourself, what is that thing that brings you joy? What is that activity or passion that you've been neglecting? It could be anything - running, dancing, swimming, painting - whatever it may be, he encourages you to reconnect with it.

And remember, setbacks do not define us. They are merely opportunities for growth and transformation. Just like his heart attack became the catalyst for his incredible comeback, your challenges can be the stepping stones towards a better version of yourself.

Surround yourself with a supportive community, seek guidance from mentors and coaches, and embrace a mindset of resilience. Remember, you are never alone in this journey toward rediscovering your passion.

Dan believes that together, we can rewrite our stories. We can inspire others to live a life filled with purpose and joy, no matter our age, fitness level, or past challenges.

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DAMIEN> I started running roughly 15 years ago. Cause I didn't get to do it when I was younger. I, a lot of people say, well, they were in high school, but they ran in college.

I didn't get to do that, I was working by the time I was in high school, so I didn't start to run again until about 15 years ago when I discovered Masters Track and Field.

DAN> And what was the trigger for getting you into the masters?

I was coaching kids. Okay. I was coaching kids, and I went to what they call an all-comers meet.

Yep. And I saw older people running and I was. Whoa, wait, what about, Hey, yeah. What about me? I can, I can still do that. Right? And so they said, “Well join Masters Track and Field. And I went, ah, you mean we get another shot at this? We get to do it more again. Yeah. They said, sure. And I went in two weeks later I was running in my first meeting.

DAN> Awesome. And what advice do you give masters athletes?

Right now that we have a spirit of 16 and an age of maybe 76 or 66 or 56, what advice would you give us to keep that spirit in check and not get injured?

DAMIEN> Well, the main thing is to keep in mind that you are 76. Okay? You're not 16 anymore. 16-year-olds, they're invincible.

You are not. Note to self. You are not invincible. What you have to do is, is be consistent. Don't try and do too much. Listen to your body. Okay? When it says something to you, pay attention. It will tell you. Don't act like you're 16 and ignore it.

Even if it's a twitch, pay attention to it because as I said, 16, 17, you think you're invincible. It doesn't matter what you do. So you have to make sure that you're paying attention and, where you are and know the difference between pain and injury. You know, pain doesn't mean you're hurt so much, it just means this is uncomfortable.

Right. If your body starts to say, okay, this is now an injury. Yep. That's it. Stop. Wait until you heal.

DAN> And I want you to think about this before you answer it but give the Masters Track audience and the others in the New Heart for Life world in one word; “What does Masters Track mean to you.

Persistence - that would have to be the word.

Because that's what it takes. Don’t let yourself be discouraged and be persistent. And that's what I mean earlier when I said; Take your time, get yourself in shape. Move slowly. Don't try and do it all at once. Don't try and think all of a sudden, I can still do what I did.

Baby steps. Be persistent about it. Be persistent. You do a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow. I often talk to some of my friends. They say, well, what do I need to do? I say,

This is what you do. You haven't walked in a long time. You haven't been doing this.

What you need to do is a little bit. Give me 10 minutes every night, 10 minutes of something, some exercise every night for 10 minutes.

Persistence is power, persistence, and just keep at it. Keep at it.

And, you'll find that your body starts to respond accordingly.

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Now age 75, and despite treatment for prostate cancer in 2021 and 2022, Charles Allie is one of the fastest sprinters in the world for his age in Masters athletics. Yet before the National Senior Games in Pittsburg, he suffered yet another setback that will keep him from competition. He will be back!

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The SAFE was designed by physical therapist, Dr. Becca Jordre, through testing of nearly 4,000 National Senior Games athletes over the past decade.

"We look at four different areas of fitness. We look at cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, fitness, muscle fitness, and balance fitness. They're gonna get their vitals checked and we're gonna look at their BMI, their height, and weight. We're gonna measure around their midsection and see if they're carrying more weight around their midsection than would be healthy.

We're gonna test their fast walking speed measure of power. We're gonna test how fast they can get up and down from a chair five times. We're gonna do flexibility of their arms and their goals and their hips, and we're gonna look at their posture and then we do their balance. The goal of the S.A.F.E. Is to give these athletes feedback that's not watered down."

Visit SAFE at the National Senior Games and take the SAFE exam at The Village at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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Intro song clip;
One Less Day (Dying Young)
by Rob Thomas

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