Short Summary:
Abby Levy, co-founder of Primetime Partners and a leading longevity investor, joins Alexia Brue to break down the massive opportunity—and responsibility—facing business leaders in the age of longevity. From redefining retirement to redesigning financial services and wellness products for older consumers, Abby shares a venture capitalist’s view on where this market is headed, and how brands must evolve to meet the needs of a longer-lived population.

This episode also features insights from David Stewart, founder of the innovative high-growth media platforms of Ageist and SuperAge, and a passionate champion of the modern 50+ lifestyle.

Inside this episode:

• Why the “longevity economy” is one of the biggest demographic shifts of our time
• Healthspan, wealthspan, and workspan: the new pillars of aging well
• How retirement is being reframed as a 30+ year life phase
• Investment trends in telemedicine, caregiving tech, and financial wellness
• Bridging the gap between wellness culture and precision health solutions

Resources Mentioned:

• Primetime Partners
• Ageist and Super Age
• Global Wellness Institute – Longevity Economy Reports

Hosted by: Alexia Brue, co-founder of Well+Good; founder of a new healthspan training studio, The Practice; member of the Global Wellness Institute Board of Advisors

To learn more about the Global Wellness Institute please visit us at global wellness institute.org, connect with us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Produced by: Emily Roberts and Ali Alquiza of Over Lunch

Music provided by: Myndstream

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Short Summary:
Regenerative medicine is no longer science fiction. In this deep-dive episode, Adeel Khan, MD a leader in cell therapy innovation, joins Alexia Brue to explore the science behind stem cells, gene editing, and tissue engineering. From MSCs and exosomes to the ethics of access and experimentation, Dr. Khan unpacks both the promise and the hype around the most futuristic corner of the longevity movement.

This episode also features insights from Beth McGroarty, VP of Research & Forecasting at the Global Wellness Institute, who shares her thoughts on regenerative medicine, and whether the wellness industry is ready for this level of science and the potential culture/knowledge gap that’s happening.

Inside this episode:

• What regenerative medicine means—and how it differs from functional medicine
• Why stem cells from your own body may not be the best bet after age 40
• The future of gene editing: CRISPR, prime editing, and cellular repair
• Autologous vs. allogeneic therapies: what's scalable, what's safe
• Equity concerns: how longevity tech could widen the health gap
• Global regulatory hurdles—and the need for new frameworks for safety and efficacy

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Adeel Khan’s Eterna Medicinal Practice
• Global Wellness Institute

Hosted by: Alexia Brue, co-founder of Well+Good; founder of a new healthspan training studio, The Practice; member of the Global Wellness Institute Board of Advisors

To learn more about the Global Wellness Institute please visit us at globalwellnessinstitute.org, connect with us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Produced by: Emily Roberts and Ali Alquiza of Over Lunch

Music provided by: Myndstream

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Short Summary:
Professor and longevity expert Andrea Maier, MD, PhD, joins Alexia Brue to explore how aging is no longer a fixed destiny, but increasingly a modifiable risk factor. As co-founder of Singapore-based Chi Longevity Clinics, Dr. Maier shares how her team is translating epigenetic science, precision medicine, and behavioral coaching into scalable interventions for healthspan. From biological aging clocks to the future of annual checkups, this episode offers a pragmatic look at how medicine is slowly shifting from sick care to proactive longevity care.

Inside this episode:

• Chronological age vs. biological age—and how to measure the difference
• What precision geroscience looks like in practice: biomarkers, diagnostics, personalized protocols
• How Chi Longevity Clinics are operationalizing evidence-based aging interventions
• Cognitive health and dual-task testing as a window into biological resilience
• How insurance, medical training, and incentives must evolve to support prevention
• Future vision: What your annual “healthspan check-in” could look like by 2030

Resources Mentioned:

• Chi Longevity
• Global Wellness Institute
  
  

Hosted by: Alexia Brue, co-founder of Well+Good; founder of a new healthspan training studio, The Practice; member of the Global Wellness Institute Board of Advisors

To learn more about the Global Wellness Institute please visit us at global wellness institute.org, connect with us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Produced by: Emily Roberts and Ali Alquiza of Over Lunch

Music provided by: Myndstream

Thank you to our sponsor, Fountain Life, for supporting the GWI Podcast. Head to FountainLife.com to learn more.

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