S2E17 Evolution is a Lifelong Sport: Octogenarian's Perspective on Reinvention, Staying Curious & Refusing to Sleep Walk w/ Calvin Schwartz episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 1M

S2E17 Evolution is a Lifelong Sport: Octogenarian's Perspective on Reinvention, Staying Curious & Refusing to Sleep Walk w/ Calvin Schwartz

from Passion From Pain · host Amy Pease

Evolution is a lifelong sport—and at 82, Calvin Schwartz is proof. In this raw conversation, we dive into longevity hacks, spiritual protection, curiosity as survival, and refusing to age traditionally. Calvin is a journalist, novelist, broadcaster, and host of Conversations with Calvin and We the Species.He's practiced longevity techniques since 1969, survived what should have killed him multiple times, and has zero arterial plaque at 82. This isn't "aging gracefully" content—this is about staying awake, asking hard questions, and making your own rules. If you're questioning what comes next, been told you're "too old" to reinvent, or want real talk about transformation—this episode is for you. Calvin proves growth doesn't stop at 40, 60, or 80. Your story isn't done.IN THIS EPISODE:✅ 60 supplements daily for 55 years✅ Flexitarian since 1975 (zero arterial plaque at 82)✅ Fell 11 steps at 78, walked away untouched✅ Near-death experiences & spiritual protection✅ Curiosity as medicine✅ Writing novels at 80+✅ Evolution as a lifelong sportCALVIN'S BOOKS:📖 There's a Tortoise in My Hair - https://amzn.to/46CveE9📖 10 Things I Learned from the Billionaire - https://amzn.to/3JUzCrfFIND CALVIN:🌐 calvinschwartz.com📧 [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-schwartz-866a805/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cal.schwartz.5/ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just raw truth and actionable strategies for survivors rebuilding their lives.👉 Subscribe for bold conversations that honor messy, brutal, necessary healing.🌐 www.passionfrompain.com📖“From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥

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