199 Becoming a Healthy Human with Emma Tekstra

In this data driven episode of Growing Older, Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch welcomes Emma Tekstra, actuary, global health consultant, and author of How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Health and Longevity. You'll discover how data-driven insights challenge conventional health wisdom and why your lifestyle choices—not just your genes—determine how you age. Emma shares how traditional health care often fails you, why many medical myths persist, and what doctors don't tell you about optimizing longevity. You'll learn how nutrition, fasting, and movement influence gene expression, how to strengthen your immunity naturally, and why pharmaceuticals may be doing more harm than good. Emma also reveals the biggest contributors to cognitive decline and the essential habits you need to keep your brain sharp and resilient. If you want to take control of your health, cut through misinformation, and create a personalized plan for aging youthfully, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Take charge of your future and discover the real secrets to living younger, longer! Episode Timeline: 0:01 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 4:12 Emma Tekstra's career journey 8:59 A Critique of Conventional Healthcare and Advice 16:09 How Lifestyle Choices may influence Gene Expression  22: 11 Strengthening Immunity and Resilience 28:23 Principles of a Healthy Diet 33:08 Strategies for Cognitive Wellness 36:15 Misconceptions in Conventional Healthcare 39:12 Practical Steps for Improving Wellness 40:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Action Steps: Schedule a free call about wellness and longevity with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Learn about Emma Telstra and "How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Health and Longevity." www.EmmaTekstra.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/talk2emma/ https://www.instagram.com/emmatekstra/ https://emmatekstra.substack.com/ If you have not already done so, please rate and review the Growing Older Living Younger podcast and help spread the word about promoting healthy longevity.