Living to 100 Club

What if our assumptions about aging—and even about the limits of the human lifespan—are more restrictive than they need to be? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes James Strole, founder of the Coalition for Radical Life Extension and co-founder of RAADfest, the annual gathering devoted to advances in longevity science. James has spent decades exploring the possibilities of extending human life and challenging conventional beliefs about aging, decline, and mortalit

Most of us expect some hearing loss as we get older. But what if changes in hearing have implications that extend well beyond our ears? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes Dr. Bob Keefer, Alzheimer’s prevention advocate. Bob is the author of Hear Better, Live Longer, so tune in for a conversation about the connection between hearing loss, brain health, and healthy aging. What are facts around hearing loss in older adults? We explore what the research tells us—and

What Makes Life Worth Extending? What does it really mean to live longer—and live better? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Leslie Kenny, Member of the Board of Directors, Oxford Longevity Project, about the psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors shaping longevity around the world. Leslie shares surprising findings from a global longevity study involving 25 countries, including striking attitudes toward aging among younger generations. Together, Jo

Strength, Sugar, and Small Habits: Practical Strategies for Healthy Aging In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Kristin Oja, nurse practitioner and founder of a rapidly growing healthcare practice focused on lifestyle medicine, movement, and patient empowerment. Together, they explore the powerful role of strength training, metabolic health, and small daily habits in shaping long-term well-being. Kristin shares insights from working with over 10,000 patients, highlight

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joseph Casciani speaks with cardiologist and preventive healthcare expert Dr. Pratiksha Gandhi. We discuss heart health, aging, and the growing importance of prevention and lifestyle-based care. Dr. Gandhi is the Founder and CEO of CoCardio™ Inc and has spent nearly three decades helping individuals improve cardiovascular health through holistic and preventive approaches used alongside traditional medical care. Over the course of her career,

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Amanda Montague of Carleton University about her innovative, community-based research on social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Also on the program is Anna Cuylits, Chair of the Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS). Working closely with Anna's group in Ottawa, Amanda used participatory methods—including workshops, digital storytelling, and social network mapping—to better understand how older adults experience