The Longevity Forum's Podcast

Mission Menopause with Louise Newson and Claire Mellon

Claire Mellon, Gynecologist at Miss Claire Mellon and Associates interviews Louise Newson, co-founder of the Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre on how menopause it changing with longevity.
We have the common goal of preventing problems rather than treating them. Women loose their hormones in menopause which can speed up the ageing process. HRT had a bad reputation in the past but has been modernized to be a viable treatment for menopause to prevent inflammation which leads to later in life illnesses. Hormones could be the way forward for improving health.
 
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The Future of Education with Dafina Grapci-Penney and Lord Neil Mendoza

Lord Neil Mendoza, the Provost of Oriel College at Oxford chats with our co-founder, Dafina Grapci-Penney on how education is changing after the pandemic. Not only has online learning become crucial for education but people are also seeking shorter courses later in life rather than traditional degrees. 
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The Biological Challenge of Ageing Well with Andrew J Scott and Tom Kirkwood

Tom Kirkwood, a biologist and the associate dean of ageing for Newcastle University discusses with our co-founder Andrew J Scott how the concept of studying ageing emerged as a malleable challenge in biology. The study of longevity has evolved into not just looking at the cellular level but also thinking about what we can learn from growing older.
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A Youthful Outlook on Longevity Biotech with Kristen Fortney and James Peyer

Jim Mellon co-founder of The Longevity Forum leads a discussion with Kristen Fortney, CEO and founder of BioAge Labs and James Peyer, CEO and founder of Cambrian Biopharma on the future of youth’s interest in longevity.
Ageing is universal – it happens to everyone compared to other diseases. Kristen and James discuss how organisations are working towards preventing this universal inevitability. From recent breakthroughs to the financial climate for biotech funding, these biotech pioneers open our eyes to the amazing progress in the industry.
 
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Humankind and Inequality with Andrew J Scott and Oded Galor

Andrew J Scott interviews Brown Economist Oded Galor on how inequality has changed throughout the history of humankind. From looking at causes to analyzing the current wealth of nations, Oded explains his theories (more in his book "The Journey of Humanity").
 
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A New Life and New Hair with Andrew J Scott and Lucy Kellaway

Co-founder of The Longevity Forum, Andrew J Scott interviews Lucy Kellaway, the co-founder of NowTeach. 
Lucy explains how her life has changes and she has found an exciting new chapter in retirement. From buying a new house to starting a fresh career as a teacher, Lucy discusses how we can look at retirement as an opportunity for a new profession which can benefit society. The intergenerational benefits have also been outstanding when looking at older educators. 
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The Evolution of Longevity with Richard Faragher of University Of Brighton and Afar and Archaeology Lecturer James Cole

On this episode, Professor Richard Faragher of University of Brighton and AFAR interviews James Cole on the evolution of ageing.James explains the history of climate change going back 130,000 years ago and draws comparisons to what we are experiencing presently. Considering the phenomenon of hippos in the Thames at one point, Richard and James look into how lives have changed in Britain from diet to lifespan. What do we know about changing demography during humankind's history?
 
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Beyond Retirement with Julia Randell-Khan and Carol Black

On this episode, Julia Randell-Khan CEO of Encore Fellows UK will be interviewing Professor Carol Black on ageing well and guidance for “second career acts."
Julia and Carol discuss how we need to focus on prevention when planning for a high life expectancy. We are not following the roadmap for a healthier life especially considering inequality in diet and exercise. Carol discusses mental health issues and how we need a sustainable plan for these challenges.
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An Agricultural Revolution To Save Our World with Henry Dimbleby and Jim Mellon

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On this episode, Jim Mellon, co-founder of the Longevity Forum speaks with Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon Foods and the lead on the National Food Strategy Report.
The food system dominates the biosphere yet it has been collapsing from our harmful practices.  Without sustainable food, humankind is not sustainable. How can we work together with corporations and governments to ensure our agricultural practices keep us healthy and living longer?
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A Post Pandemic World of Ageing with Andrew J Scott and Niall Ferguson

Andrew J Scott, co-founder of the Longevity Forum will be chatting with world renowned historian Niall Ferguson.
Looking on the history of wars and pandemics, Andrew and Niall discuss how the pandemic has disrupted longevity. Progress has been halted recently in many ways by the pandemic from inequality to climate change. Has COVID been a distraction from other important issues?
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