EP #144 The Anti-Aging Habits That Actually Work At Any Age

You can feel “fine” for years while your body quietly heads toward burnout, brain fog, and insulin resistance. That’s why we brought on Donna Hetrick from Lifestyle Fitness and Nutrition, a clinical nutritionist, blood chemistry analyst, and personal trainer who has spent decades helping people change the trajectory of their health with real data and realistic habits.We talk about why aging is not passive, and how the biggest myths about getting older keep us stuck in victim mode. Donna breaks down the most common drivers of accelerated aging she sees in her practice, starting with sleep quality and why disrupted sleep hits so many women during menopause. From there we get into metabolic health markers you should actually know, including fasting glucose and A1C, plus the one test she says is overlooked far too often: fasting insulin, an early signal that can point toward insulin resistance long before diabetes shows up.We also dig into strength training and sarcopenia, why losing lean muscle changes everything about energy, stability, and metabolism, and how building muscle supports longevity at any age. Donna shares how she creates personalized plans using deep intake forms, lab work, and even 23andMe data, then explains her upcoming course, Redesign How You Age, designed to teach these foundations step by step.If you want a simple place to start, Donna gives one of our favorite practical tips: a 15-minute walk after meals to support blood sugar control without extreme workouts. Subscribe for more local expert conversations, share this episode with a friend who wants to age with confidence, and leave us a review with the habit you’re committing to next.Donna HetrickLifestyle Fitness and [email protected]