1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Jeffrey Gladden—a trailblazer in longevity medicine who once spent decades as an interventional cardiologist, only to challenge everything he knew after his own health hit a wall. Dr. Gladden opens up about the moment he refused to accept “normal for your age” as a diagnosis, launching himself into the world of functional and age-management medicine to reclaim his vitality and help others do the same. &amp;nbsp; Episode Timestamps: Welcome and episode introduction ... 00:00:00 Health crisis and discovering personal optimization ... 00:07:05 From “sick care” to health optimization ... 00:10:46 Vision for personalized, youthful longevity ... 00:12:17 Personalized medicine: why one size doesn’t fit all ... 00:16:00 Linear versus exponential aging; fixing a flawed approach ... 00:18:02 Five circles of exponential health: key longevity domains ... 00:19:23 Curiosity, growth mindset, and quantum thinking in longevity ... 00:22:22 Why individualization is crucial for diet and interventions ... 00:28:52 Insulin resistance: the hidden driver of aging ... 00:33:41 Environmental and internal (psychospiritual) factors in health ... 00:38:40 Healing through meditation, stress management, and flow ... 00:41:15 Robustness, resilience, and anti-fragility as longevity superpowers ... 00:57:09 Safe, personalized hormone therapy and the importance of tracking ... 01:03:33 Integrating mindset, purpose, and psycho-spiritual work ... 01:08:50 Peptides and advanced therapies: preparing for optimal results ... 01:09:56 Common test misconceptions in longevity medicine ... 01:12:56 Debunking the myth of single biological age ... 01:16:38 Resources, connect with Dr. Gladden, and closing ... 01:18:09 &amp;nbsp; Our Amazing Sponsors: Youth Daily by Young Goose — An all-in-one moisturizer powered by NAD+ nano precursors to boost elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and keep your skin looking fresh, dewy, and full of life; grab yours at younggoose.com and use code Nat10 for first orders or 5NAT for returning customers. &amp;nbsp; Quantum Upgrade - Supports nervous system balance without wearables or apps—just effortless, 24/7 quantum energy streaming. With 21+ studies showing measurable improvements in stress and cellular function, it’s easy to try for yourself. Visit quantumupgrade.io/NAT and use code NAT10 to start the free trial. &amp;nbsp; Mitopure®️ Longevity Gummies by Timeline — Clinically backed Urolithin A supports mitochondrial health to boost energy, recovery, and healthy aging, all in an easy daily gummy instead of another pill; go to timeline.com/nat20 for 20% off Mitopure®️ Gummies. &amp;nbsp; Nat's Links:&amp;nbsp; YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter&amp;nbsp; Instagram&amp;nbsp; Facebook Group LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam https://www.nathalieniddam.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39838295/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39838295