EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 42 MIN
The Future Of Longevity: Peptides, Testosterone & Preventive Medicine
from The Functional Edge with Dr. Julia Ward · host Julia Ward, MD
What if the future of medicine focused less on disease—and more on building health before things go wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Van Maele to explore longevity medicine, regenerative farming, biomarkers, peptide therapy, testosterone optimization, and the role purpose plays in healing. We also discuss why tracking your health matters and how true transformation requires a whole-person approach. - - - - - Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and clinical expert at Lifeforce. Focused on longevity and preventive health, he specializes in using comprehensive biomarker testing, lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, and evidence-based interventions to help patients improve metabolic health, vitality, and long-term wellness. Through his work, he combines functional medicine principles with conventional medical training to help patients build a sustainable foundation for lifelong health. Website: https://blacksheephealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_farmers_doctorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-maele-834511228 - - - - - Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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What if the future of medicine focused less on disease—and more on building health before things go wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Van Maele to explore longevity medicine, regenerative farming, biomarkers, peptide therapy, testosterone optimization, and the role purpose plays in healing. We also discuss why tracking your health matters and how true transformation requires a whole-person approach. - - - - - Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and clinical expert at Lifeforce. Focused on longevity and preventive health, he specializes in using comprehensive biomarker testing, lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, and evidence-based interventions to help patients improve metabolic health, vitality, and long-term wellness. Through his work, he combines functional medicine principles with conventional medical training to help patients build a sustainable foundation for lifelong health. Website: https://blacksheephealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_farmers_doctorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-maele-834511228 - - - - - Connect with me:Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=enFollow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wgPODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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