Alan Welch is a passionate wellness advocate dedicated to empowering busy professionals with swift, effective techniques to master their physical and mental health, unlocking inner peace, joy, and fulfillment.
A former semi-professional musician and lifelong athlete, he achieved multiple sub-2:45 marathons, grueling 200km endurance cycling rides around Lac Léman, and mountain ascents on a mountain bike. As a youth, he excelled as a Hampshire cross-country runner, twice biathlon champion (cross-country and swimming), and a 5-mile swimmer by age 10, showcasing early resilience and discipline.
Having lived and worked in seven countries, including Turkey and China, teaching music, ESL, and university-level Communication skills, Alan brings global insights and practical strategies to Busy Pro Fast Wellness.
His mission? To help you simplify your life, harness energy, and thrive amidst demanding schedules with proven, no-nonsense wellness hacks.
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Alan Welch is a passionate wellness advocate dedicated to empowering busy professionals with swift, effective techniques to master their physical and mental health, unlocking inner peace, joy, and fulfillment.
A former semi-professional musician and lifelong athlete, he achieved multiple sub-2:45 marathons, grueling 200km endurance cycling rides around Lac Léman, and mountain ascents on a mountain bike. As a youth, he excelled as a Hampshire cross-country runner, twice biathlon champion (cross-country and swimming), and a 5-mile swimmer by age 10, showcasing early resilience and discipline.
Having lived and worked in seven countries, including Turkey and China, teaching music, ESL, and university-level Communication skills, Alan brings global insights and practical strategies to Busy Pro Fast Wellness.
His mission? To help you simplify your life, harness energy, and thrive amidst demanding schedules with proven, no-nonsense wellness hacks.
Episode 62 — Longevity Unlocked Part 2: Optimism, Purpose & Aging with Power
Guest: Zach Gurick (Host of Fully Alive)
In Part 2 of this compelling two-part conversation, Alan continues his discussion with longevity researcher and Fully Alive podcast host, Zach Gurick, and this time, the lens shifts from tools and tech… to the emotional, relational, and psychological drivers of living longer, stronger, healthier lives.
Zach and Alan explore why mindset, purpose, social connection, and personal meaning are just as critical as nutrition, supplements and exercise, and how these human factors shape our biology every bit as much as the physical choices we make.
They highlight remarkable real-world examples - including an 86-year-old cyclist who continues to ride across continents, and a woman who started a university degree at 97 and graduated at 101 - as evidence that “it’s not about being youthful… it’s about staying useful.”
This episode is a powerful reminder that while tech may help, the real engines of healthy longevity are still within our everyday reach.
Key Topics Covered
The link between optimism and living up to 15% longer
Why purpose and social ties are critical medicine for aging well
The importance of continuing to learn, stretch, and challenge the brain
How lifestyle choices can override genetic predispositions (epigenetics)
The future: personalised healthcare, remote diagnostics, and AI-driven support
Mentioned in this episode
Biomarkers & body composition testing (DEXA)
Oura Ring, Whoop Band
The idea of “Midlife as a second adolescence”
Longevity Health AI (future preventative care model)
Connect with Zach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-gurick-9684883a/
Fully Alive Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AcTddLTj0ZDdx2ufZAlQi
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Alan Welch is a passionate wellness advocate dedicated to empowering busy professionals with swift, effective techniques to master their physical and mental health, unlocking inner peace, joy, and fulfillment.
A former semi-professional musician and lifelong athlete, he achieved multiple sub-2:45 marathons, grueling 200km endurance cycling rides around Lac Léman, and mountain ascents on a mountain bike. As a youth, he excelled as a Hampshire cross-country runner, twice biathlon champion (cross-country and swimming), and a 5-mile swimmer by age 10, showcasing early resilience and discipline.
Having lived and worked in seven countries, including Turkey and China, teaching music, ESL, and university-level Communication skills, Alan brings global insights and practical strategies to Busy Pro Fast Wellness.
His mission? To help you simplify your life, harness energy, and thrive amidst demanding schedules with proven, no-nonsense wellness hacks.
