#15 Fifty years of fighting death | James Strole

01/14/25 • 101 min

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Meet one of the true legends of the longevity space, James Strole, the visionary founder of RAADfest who embodies relentless optimism and dedication to advancing the frontiers of longevity and human potential. His passion for creating a world where individuals can live longer, healthier lives shines through in every aspect of RAADfest, inspiring countless people to embrace the possibilities of radical life extension.

We will learn about RAADfest and the history of the longevity movement. We will also explore Strole's philosophy of immortality.

CHAPTERS --

00:00 introduction to James Strole

04:20 RAADfest is the largest longevity event in the world

11:50 personal awakening and the early days of the longevity movement

22:00 longevity as a counter-culture

23:00 death-program vs superlongevity

26:30 1960s spreading the word and rebirthing

31.00 people unlimited and science of superlongevity

33:00 a holistic approach science of mind-set

34:00 alternative medicine not always taken seriously

37:40 the immortality mindset

38:50 aged by culture

44:20 optimism vs pessimism

46:10 optimism about longevity science?

58:50 death-program runs deep

01:03:30 Ray Kurzweil's optimistic prognosis

01:11:00 social consequences of longevity

01:12:30 cryonics is an ambulance to the future

01:15:05 imaginary mortality

01:18:18 immortality via children

01:19:19 is superlongevity egoistic?

01:23:10 handle the loss of near and dear as an immortalist

01:37:50 advice on health and where to be in contact with People Unlimited and James Strole

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We will learn about RAADfest and the history of the longevity movement. We will also explore Strole's philosophy of immortality.

CHAPTERS --

00:00 introduction to James Strole

04:20 RAADfest is the largest longevity event in the world

11:50 personal awakening and the early days of the longevity movement

22:00 longevity as a counter-culture

23:00 death-program vs superlongevity

26:30 1960s spreading the word and rebirthing

31.00 people unlimited and science of superlongevity

33:00 a holistic approach science of mind-set

34:00 alternative medicine not always taken seriously

37:40 the immortality mindset

38:50 aged by culture

44:20 optimism vs pessimism

46:10 optimism about longevity science?

58:50 death-program runs deep

01:03:30 Ray Kurzweil's optimistic prognosis

01:11:00 social consequences of longevity

01:12:30 cryonics is an ambulance to the future

01:15:05 imaginary mortality

01:18:18 immortality via children

01:19:19 is superlongevity egoistic?

01:23:10 handle the loss of near and dear as an immortalist

01:37:50 advice on health and where to be in contact with People Unlimited and James Strole

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#14 The hidden link between baby gut health and chronic disease | Nora Cavani

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-- IN THIS EPISODE --

Nora Cavani, CEO of Alba Health, shares her journey from struggling with severe eczema and allergies to pioneering breakthrough solutions in children's gut health. After reversing her own chronic conditions through lifestyle changes, she learned how the first years of life critically shape our immune system, metabolism, and lifelong health through the gut microbiome.

As the first company to collaborate with leading microbiome research institutions, Alba Health uses cutting-edge metagenomics technology to analyze children's gut bacteria and provide personalized recommendations. Cavani explains why modern factors like C-sections, antibiotics, and processed foods are leading to a concerning loss of essential gut bacteria in Western children - with many babies now lacking microbes crucial for immune development.

Learn how the gut microbiome affects everything from common childhood ailments to chronic disease risk, why diversity in diet matters, and practical steps parents can take during the critical early window of their child's development. A vital conversation for parents, health optimizers, and anyone interested in preventing chronic disease through early intervention.

-- CHAPTERS --

00:00 Introduction to Nora Cavani

05:08 Microbiome and child health

07:16 Nora’s journey from Italy to Sweden

10:43 Meeting the scientist and microbiologist Willem de Vos

15:20 Laying the groundwork for Alba Health

18:45 Gut microbiome is linked to afflictions in newborns

19:29 The ecosystem of the gut microbiome

21:00 The Ecosystem of the Gut Microbiome

28:33 Gut-brain axis

30:50 C-section and antibiotics

35:10 Alba's testing methodology and insights

41:38 Predicting health through microbiome analysis

45:23 The best time to take the test

54:20 Has Nora managed to get rid of her health issues?

57:19 The role of diet diversity in gut health

01:07:52 What can we still discover about the microbiome?

01:10:05 The role of exercise, sleep and stress in adults

01:12:40 Child health and longevity

01:16:40 Nora’s personal longevity regimen and testing

01:23:36 Oura’s investment i Alba Health

01:28:18 Future of microbiome research

01:32:28 Scientific consensus and controversy

01:43:37 The future for Alba Health

01:45:52 How to get in touch with Nora and Alba

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Next Episode

#16 Critical health signals your doctor is overlooking | David Luu

A pediatric cardiac surgeon turned longevity pioneer, Dr. David Luu shares his journey from humanitarian medical missions to building a global network of physicians focused on prevention. Learn about critical health markers your doctor might be missing, how AI is transforming healthcare, the truth about longevity interventions, and why the future belongs to prevention rather than treatment. Plus, discover the vital link between community, lifestyle, and longevity, and why creating modern "blue zones" might be key to living longer, healthier lives.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction 02:33 A Family Legacy in Medicine 10:41 From Heart Surgeon to Tech Innovator with JuiSci and Hearty 13:47 Building AI-Powered Medical Platforms 21:33 The Heart Fund: Surgery for Those in Need 35:06 The Role of AI in Healthcare 45:22 Creating Longevity Docs Community 01:07:13 Hidden Cardiovascular Risk Factors 01:10:38 The Lp(a) Test Everyone Should Know About

01:18:50 Why Call it ”Longevity Docs” When We Have No Approved Aging Interventions? 01:28:14 Different Levels of Longevity Interventions 01:38:42 Risk vs. Reward in Preventive Medicine 01:43:30 Building Modern Blue Zones 01:47:11 The Future of Medicine 01:52:07 Connecting with David

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