31. Dr. Erika Schwartz on Aging, Wellness Trends & Actually Taking Care of Yourself

What does healthy aging actually look like — and are we making wellness way more complicated than it needs to be?In this episode of The Not Perfect Networking Podcast, Zoe sits down with Dr. Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in longevity, hormone health, and preventative medicine, for a conversation that goes far beyond wellness trends.From the pressure to constantly “optimize” ourselves to the role stress, sleep, and connection play in our lives, Dr. Erika shares the mindset shifts she believes matter most after decades of working with patients around the world.The conversation also explores what it takes to build trust, create meaningful relationships, and stay grounded in a world full of noise and information.In this episode, we discuss:The biggest misconceptions around wellness and agingWhy more information isn’t always betterThe hidden impact of stress and sleepThe pressure to constantly optimize your lifeBuilding trust and connection over timeWhy slowing down matters more than people realizeDr. Erika's approach to longevity and preventative healthConnect with Dr. Erika Schwartz: https://linktr.ee/dr.erika