Why do some high performers age slower while maintaining peak performance year after year? Dr. Neil Paulvin is a board-certified physician in integrative and regenerative medicine who works behind the scenes with Manhattan CEOs and professional athletes optimizing mitochondrial health and metabolic function. In this episode of Legacy and Longevity Podcast with host Zach Dancel, Dr. Neil Paulvin reveals why mitochondrial dysfunction links to every major illness, from obesity to Alzheimer's, and how peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 accelerate tissue repair through multiple pathways simultaneously. On why only five percent of compounded peptides contain advertised active ingredients creating triple threat of toxins heavy metals or ineffective treatment, explains GLP-1 progression from semaglutide to tirzepatide to retatrutide showing twenty-eight percent body weight loss. And shares why DEXA scans matter more than biological age clocks for tracking muscle mass and visceral fat. Work with educated healthcare providers, not Instagram experts, when optimizing longevity protocols because medicine still requires experience and personalization. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Follow Zach Dancel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ Follow Dr. Neil Paulvin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Neil-Paulvin-a437021a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drPaulvin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drNeilPaulvin Twitter/X: https://x.com/Neilpdo Website: https://doctorPaulvin.com/

Why do some people seem twenty years younger than their actual age while others decline rapidly despite similar lifestyles? Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is one of the leading researchers in the biology of aging whose work has shaped geroscience and given executives clarity on what actually drives cellular decline versus supplement industry noise. Dogs age biologically seven times faster than humans, proving aging rates are modifiable through specific biological pathways. In this episode of the Legacy and Longevity Podcast with host Zach Dancel, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein reveals why the mTOR pathway controls whether cells prioritize growth or stress resistance affecting all hallmarks of aging simultaneously, how rapamycin slows aging in every animal tested despite physician hesitation around high-dose transplant medicine versus once-weekly protocols. On why comprehensive blood work plus DEXA scans matter more than biological age clocks, explains diet quality trumps intermittent fasting timing for metabolic optimization, and shares how AI health agents arriving within two years will scale personalized interventions currently limited to wealthy populations. Fifteen additional years of health span are available using today's science for leaders willing to act proactively instead of reactively. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Follow Zach Dancel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ Follow Dr. Matt Kaeberlein: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkaeberlein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@optispan Twitter/X: https://x.com/mkaeberlein Website: https://www.optispan.life/

Why does a thirty-year-old entrepreneur running multiple profitable businesses feeding ten thousand people daily suddenly collapse with forty-eight hours to live? On Christmas Eve 2022, MOONII was told he was one hundred percent leukemic with organs failing and needed immediate treatment or he would die within two weeks. He went into a coma for thirty-one days, spent over three months in critical care, had to relearn walking and talking, and dropped from eighty-six kilograms to forty-two kilograms, watching his body waste away to exposed bones. In this episode of The Legacy and Longevity Podcast, with host Zach Dancel, Moonoon (MOONIII) Jawadin, reveals why he faced sepsis seven times with sixty percent mortality risk each occurrence, how his sister saved his life through bone marrow transplant after cancer relapsed the second time. On why cutting sugar completely alongside sour sop leaves and black seed oil became his non-negotiable recovery protocol. He exposes the mental battle of losing all confidence and physical strength while selling every business he built, explains why he focused on leaving impacts through six charity ambassadorships, and shares how his brother's three words from Dubai kept him alive when chemotherapy made him want to give up. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Follow Zach Dancel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ Follow Moonoon (MOONIII) Jawadin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moonoon-jawadin-92891b130/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyMOONIIi/

Why does mental illness keep rising despite more people receiving treatment than ever before, and what if breathwork could change your brain the same way psilocybin mushrooms do? Richard Blake started as a fitness model and CrossFit gym owner before studying psychotherapy in London—only to discover disappointing gaps in mental health education that led him to abandon licensures, move to the United States, and pursue a PhD researching conscious connected breathwork instead. His randomized control trial, the largest ever conducted on this breathwork method, was just published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. In this episode of the Legacy and Longevity Podcast with host Zach Dancel, Richard reveals why 91% of men who died by suicide were already in talk therapy, how the treatment prevalence paradox shows mental illness statistics worsening as therapy increases, and why childhood trauma doesn't predict adult mental illness the way we've been told. He exposes how concept creep turned normal people into patients, explains why 80% of people with anxiety breathe dysfunctional, and shares how hormetic stressors like breathwork, ice baths, and sauna build nervous system resilience that talk therapy cannot. His message is clear: connection matters more than bio-hacks, and true mental fitness begins when you regulate your nervous system through biology not just conversation. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Follow Zach Dancel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ Follow Richard L. Blake: Website: https://richardlblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-l-blake-ph-d-86a96022/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Breath_Geek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_breath_geek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlblake1987/

Why do men have over 30 FDA-approved testosterone formulations while women have zero despite testosterone being the most abundant sex hormone in women? Part 2 of this series on the Legacy and Longevity Podcast exposes how birth control depletes testosterone starting at age 14, why conventional doctors misdiagnose hormone deficiency as ADHD and depression, and how the pharmaceutical industry profits from keeping women on symptom management drugs instead of root cause hormone therapy. Zach Dancel and Stephanie Misanik reveal that testosterone affects metabolism, brain function, muscle building, sexual health, bone density, and inflammation more than most women realize, yet no FDA-approved options exist because curing women threatens a $300 billion dollar annual pharmaceutical industry. They break down pellet therapy as the gold standard delivery method, why serum testosterone levels don't tell the full story, and how Nava Health's proprietary dosing calculator creates personalized protocols after 12 years and 60,000 patients. This episode follows the money trail proving hormone replacement therapy fixes root causes that antidepressants, anxiety medications, sleep aids, osteoporosis drugs, and metabolic medications only mask while generating hundreds of billions in profit for pharmaceutical companies who fund the medical societies that write treatment standards. This is Part 2 of a two-part series covering testosterone deficiency, peptide therapy, and advanced longevity protocols, with Part 1 exploring the complete science of hormone optimization for women. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Follow Zach Dancel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Follow Stephanie Misanik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smhhc/

Why were millions of women denied access to hormone replacement therapy for over two decades based on a single flawed study? The 2002 Women's Health Initiative used the wrong women at the wrong age with the wrong hormones delivered the wrong way, yet the media created mass fear that persists today. In this episode of Legacy and Longevity Podcast, COO Zach Dancel and Clinical Director Stephanie Misanik break down exactly what went wrong with the study that tested synthetic hormones on 63-year-old women already a decade past menopause instead of treating perimenopause in the mid-thirties when symptoms actually begin. They reveal why bioidentical hormone therapy started early reduces breast cancer risk by 22%, prevents heart attacks and strokes by 66%, and protects brain health, bone density, and metabolic function when initiated during the critical window of opportunity. This conversation exposes the gender disparity in medicine where men have over 30 FDA-approved testosterone formulations while women have zero, why most OBGYNs and endocrinologists lack hormone expertise despite their titles, and how the timing hypothesis proves early intervention during perimenopause creates lifelong protection that late intervention cannot reverse. This is Part 1 of a two-part series exploring the complete science of hormone optimization for women, with Part 2 covering testosterone deficiency, peptide therapy, and advanced longevity protocols. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: LegacyandLongevity.com | Facebook: Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast | YouTube: @LegacyandLongevityPodcast | Instagram: @LegacyandLongevity Follow Zach Dancel: Instagram: @ZachDancel | Facebook: Zach.Dancel | LinkedIn: @ZachDancel Follow Stephanie Misanik: LinkedIn: @SMHHC

Why do high performers push until they break instead of listening to their bodies? Lauren Sambataro spent over a decade performing eight shows a week in Wicked on Broadway—until burnout, hormone disruption, and metabolic collapse forced her to confront the hidden cost of elite performance. Raised by a biological dentist father who taught her to question conventional medicine, she applied those lessons to rebuild her health. In this episode of the Legacy and Longevity Podcast, Lauren reveals why metabolic flexibility beats rigid dieting, how improper intermittent fasting harms women, and why 95% of Americans remain metabolically unhealthy despite endless health advice. She exposes the disconnect between conventional dentistry and whole-body health, explains why recovery matters more than intensity, and shares how intuition shuts down when we ignore our bodies. Her message is clear: movement outranks supplements, and true longevity begins when you finally listen to your body. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: LegacyandLongevity.com | Facebook: Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast | YouTube: @LegacyandLongevityPodcast | Instagram: @LegacyandLongevity Follow Zach Dancel: Instagram: @ZachDancel | Facebook: Zach.Dancel | LinkedIn: @ZachDancel Follow Lauren Sambataro: Website: LaurenSambataro.com | LinkedIn: @Lauren-Sambataro | Instagram: @Lauren_Sambataro | Facebook: SAMBIEEE | Podcast: TheBioHackerBabes.com/Podcast/

Jessica Ernst is a creative entrepreneur, real estate professional, and host of Glow Talks with Jess who transformed devastating loss into a platform for healing. After losing her husband Rudy to aggressive melanoma, Jessica became both a caregiver to three teenagers and architect of her own recovery. In this episode of the Legacy and Longevity podcast with host Zach Dancel, Jessica reveals why her first call after his death was to optimize her hormones, how untreated Candida and mold exposure nearly derailed her comeback, and why grief demanded she perform at double capacity. Jessica breaks down the gut-brain connection that manifests as anxiety and depression, the ozone therapy that resets her immune system, and the daily practices that keep high-performers grounded when life collapses. You'll learn why food sensitivities create mental symptoms most people medicate instead of addressing, how hormone optimization enables caregivers to show up fully, and why legacy means leaving every person and place better than you found it. This conversation bridges peak performance with profound loss, demonstrating that health optimization isn't luxury—it's survival when your family depends on you being present. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Stop managing symptoms—start mastering your health with daily habits that transform your biology. Discover your path to peak health; to know more, click on the link below: https://navacenter.com/ Follow Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: LegacyandLongevity.com | Facebook: Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast | YouTube: @LegacyandLongevityPodcast | Instagram: @LegacyandLongevity Follow Zach Dancel: Instagram: @ZachDancel | Facebook: Zach.Dancel | LinkedIn: @ZachDancel Follow Jessica Ernst: Instagram: @JessErnst_ | Instagram(Podcast): @GlowTalks_WithJess | YouTube(Podcast): @GlowTalksWithJess

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Dr. Sheila Patel are leading Ayurvedic physicians bridging 5,000 years of ancient wisdom with cutting-edge longevity science. In this episode of The Legacy and Longevity Podcast with Zach Dancel, they break down why Ayurveda is the original personalized medicine system and how it addresses the root causes modern healthcare ignores. You'll learn why one night of poor sleep can trigger pre-diabetic blood sugar levels, how your gut health directly controls your sleep quality, and why the medical system teaches reactive symptom management instead of proactive health optimization. Dr. Suhas and Dr. Sheila, reveal simple daily practices that cost nothing but deliver measurable results: proper meal timing, morning sunlight exposure, coherent breathing techniques, and evening rituals that reset your nervous system. This conversation challenges the reductionist scientific model and demonstrates why chronic disease requires whole-system interventions, not specialists treating isolated symptoms. Discover how to align your biology with circadian rhythms and build a health span that matches your lifespan. Legacy and Longevity Podcast: Website: https://legacyandlongevity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-and-Longevity-Podcast/61580402169288/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyandLongevityPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyandlongevity/ Zach Dancel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdancel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.dancel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachdancel/ Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skshirsagar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuhashi/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsuhashotbellydiet/ Dr. Sheila Patel: Website: https://www.drsheilapatel.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-patel-md/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilapatelmd/?hl=en

Stephanie Misanik, MS, CNS, LDN, and a Clinical Director at Nava Health, built the largest team of certified nutrition specialists in the United States and has spent nearly a decade transforming how functional medicine integrates nutrition into patient care. In this episode of The Legacy and Longevity Podcast, she breaks down why food is the foundation of longevity medicine, how to personalize nutrition based on data instead of trends, and why your annual physical isn't enough. Stephanie shares her journey from debilitating anxiety in her twenties to leading clinical operations for 60,000+ patients, revealing what it takes to scale a medical practice without losing the human element. You'll learn why most doctors receive less than four hours of nutrition training, how to avoid getting married to diet dogma, and what success actually looks like when you're building something bigger than yourself. This is about stacking days, making hard choices, and creating health that lasts.

Aleka Dancel ate lunch in a bathroom stall throughout middle school because she couldn't speak English well enough to avoid the bullies. Her father's response changed everything: "What are you going to do about it?" That question sparked a transformation from a scared immigrant girl to Chief of Staff at AWS, leading teams in one of tech's most competitive spaces. In this episode of The Legacy and Longevity Podcast, Zach sits down with his wife Aleka to explore how a young Venezuelan girl who learned English through Disney movies became a powerhouse in technology while raising three kids and competing in bodybuilding. She breaks down the brutal honesty required to prioritize effectively, why she gives herself permission to excel in one lane at a time, and how the "guerrera" warrior mindset her mother instilled shaped everything she's become. Aleka shares what it means to be one of few Hispanic women in tech leadership, the Team Dancel philosophy that's transforming their family, and why mastering your craft means letting others tell your story. This is marriage, motherhood, and career ambition without the filter.

Zach Dancel traded his NFL dreams for a mission that would transform 60,000 lives. As COO of Nava Health and former Division I football player, he brings championship discipline to healthcare leadership. In this episode, Zach shares the origin story behind the Legacy and Longevity Podcast and reveals how his mother's near-fatal encounter with a broken healthcare system sparked a revolution in functional medicine. He breaks down the discipline to show up when motivation fails, the 2 AM protein shake ritual that defined his athletic career, and the moment he chose love over football. Zach explains why healthcare is actually sick care, how one transformed life touches 600,000 others, and what it means to build something that lasts beyond yourself. This is your blueprint for playing the long game in both health and impact, straight from someone who walks the walk every single day.

The Legacy and Longevity Podcast is where peak health meets peak performance. Host Zach Dancel sits down with world-class thinkers, leaders, and innovators to uncover the mindset, habits, and science behind living stronger, leading with purpose, and creating something that lasts far beyond yourself. This isn't just another health show—it's a blueprint for building an extraordinary life. In every episode, Zach explores the lessons, disciplines, and breakthroughs that fuel greatness in both health and leadership. From cutting-edge functional and longevity medicine to the mindset strategies of elite performers, the conversations challenge you to raise your standards, strengthen your body and mind, and pursue a legacy that endures. You'll hear from visionary leaders who've built impact-driven careers, top longevity experts breaking down the science of living a longer, healthier life, peak performers sharing what it takes to lead with purpose and resilience, and real people who've transformed their health, mindset, and future against the odds. This is where optimal living meets intentional leadership.