Longevity secrets from a 102-year-old doctor: Gladys McGarey, M.D. | mbg Podcast

Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Gladys McGarey, M.D., a 102-year-old board-certified integrative medicine doctor.

“Disease and pain aren't our enemies. Our job is not to get rid of them but to learn from them," she says. In this episode, Gladys and Jason discuss all of her her tried-and-true secrets for longevity, plus:

0:00-2:00 Intro
2:00-9:48 Gladys’ personal & professional background
9:48-11:29 Why longevity doesn’t have to be complicated
11:29-16:01 Gladys’ six pillars of longevity
16:01-20:35 The power of mindset for longevity
20:35-22:14 How to overcome pain & trauma
22:14-24:35 How Gladys defines health
24:35-26:15 The connection between spirituality & healing
26:15-29:52 How we can overcome the loneliness epidemic
29:52-32:11 How lack of purpose sabotages your health
32:11-33:40 How Gladys overcomes adversity
33:40-36:18 What we should all do more of to live healthier lives
36:18-39:19 How to find your purpose
39:19-39:59 One thing everyone should do to promote longevity
39:59-40:50 What advice Gladys would give her younger self
40:50-41:25 What Gladys eats in a day

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