5 longevity myths keeping you stuck
myth #1: you need to spend hours exercising every day
The reality is that the most important movement is the one you actually do consistently. Research shows that just 15 minutes of movement per day reduces your risk of premature death by 22% (PMID: 21459799).
The goal isn't to become a fitness influencer. It's to stay strong, mobile, and energized for all the things you love to do. Your body was designed to move throughout the day, not just during designated "workout" times.
myth #2: aging means inevitable decline"
This one breaks my heart because it's so limiting. Up to 75% of how you age is determined by your lifestyle choices, not your genes. This means you have tremendous power over your health outcomes.
The most successful agers aren't trying to turn back the clock - they're optimizing how they move forward through time. They focus on their healthspan (years of vibrant health) not just lifespan, understanding that many "normal" signs of aging are actually preventable.
myth #3: you must follow extreme diets + deprive yourself
The longest-lived populations in the world eat delicious, satisfying foods and enjoy regular celebrations. Extreme restrictions and elimination diets aren't sustainable or necessary for most people.
Food should nourish your body AND bring you joy. Any approach that makes you feel deprived or obsessed isn't supporting your long-term health. Longevity comes from consistent, moderate habits, not perfection.
myth #4: expensive supplements and biohacking gadgets are essential
While certain supplements can be helpful, and some technologies have their place, they're not magic bullets. The supplement industry wants you to believe you need dozens of products, but most people see dramatic improvements from mastering the basics first.
Think of supplements as the cherry on top, not the foundation. Master sleep, movement, stress management, and nutrition before adding expensive gadgets and endless bottles of pills.
myth #5: it's too late to make a difference
This is perhaps the most damaging myth of all. Your body has remarkable healing capacity at any age. Studies show that people who adopt healthy habits in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond still see significant improvements in their health and longevity.
The best time to start taking care of your health was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.
Real longevity medicine isn't about extremes, perfection, or expensive protocols. It's about understanding that small, consistent actions compound over time to create profound changes in how you feel and age.
so what do you do instead?
That’s exactly what you’ll learn in The Shift, my 12-month longevity course, where I’ll teach you how to implement these principles in a sustainable, realistic way. Instead of chasing expensive biohacks or extreme protocols, you'll master the fundamentals that actually move the needle on your healthspan - the number of years you’re healthy, thriving, and vibrant.
