Ageless Athlete - Longevity Insights From Adventure Sports Legends

• #72 Bianca Valenti’s Second Act: How She Won Equal Pay, Redefined Her Sport, and Trains Her Body and Nerves for Big Waves — and for Life

  What does it take to paddle into 50-foot waves — and to paddle back out again after life knocks you down?In this wide-ranging conversation, professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti joins the Ageless Athlete podcast to talk about what it really means to face fear, rebuild after burnout, and commit to something bigger than yourself.Bianca is best known for:🌊 Being one of the world’s top female big wave surfers🏄‍♀️ Competing in the legendary Eddie Aikau Invitational in 2023⚖️ Leading the historic fight for equal pay in surfing as co-founder of CEWS (Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing)👊 Coaching a 59-year-old rookie to surf Mavericks for the first time🧠 Developing Surf Longevity — a course designed to help everyday athletes extend their physical and mental game💡 What You’ll LearnHow Bianca went from being a self-taught longboarder to a pioneer in big wave surfingThe near-death experience at Ocean Beach that changed the course of her lifeWhat really happened behind the scenes in the fight for equal payHow she prepares for huge swells — physically, mentally, and spirituallySimple but powerful breathwork and mindset tools that anyone can useWhy she believes age is an advantage — not a liabilityHow she helps older athletes push boundaries without burning outWhether you’re a surfer, a weekend warrior, or just someone navigating change — Bianca’s story will inspire you to rethink what’s possible, at any age.🔗 References & ResourcesBianca’s Website & Coaching Programs: https://www.bigwavebianca.com/Follow Bianca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigwavebianca/New York Times Magazine Feature (2019): “The Fight for Gender Equality in One of the Most Dangerous Sports on Earth” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/07/magazine/women-surf-big-wave.htmlUpcoming Documentary: She Change, directed by Sachi CunninghamPhysivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5 🌟 on Spotify or Apple or wherever you can leave a rating. It helps keep the show coming to you for free! 💜🟢 Spotify🎵Apple Music▶️ YouTube📸Instagram 💧Substack Blog

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• #71 When the Body Breaks Through: From Cold Oceans to Chemo Miles — Best of Q1 2025

  In this special highlight reel, we revisit the most unforgettable moments from the past few months of Ageless Athlete. These are stories that stuck with me—narratives that challenged how I think about fear, recovery, aging, and what the human body (and spirit) can do when fully committed.You’ll hear:A nurse in her 50s swimming 30 miles through 43-degree water toward the Farallon Islands—without a wetsuit.A son running beside his father through the fog of Alzheimer’s.An ultra-runner finding joy mid-chemo.A solo paddleboard crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.Affirmations taped to walls that became lifelines.And reminders that fear, suffering, and setbacks are often the path itself.If you're new here, this episode is a great introduction to what Ageless Athlete is all about. And if you're a regular, this is a chance to revisit the stories that deserve a second listen.🧭 Featured Guests & Episode Titles🎙️ Amy Gubser 🏊‍♀️ Into The Depths: No Wetsuit, 43 Degree Water, and 17 Hours Non-Stop to Make History With The First Swim to Shark Island🎙️ Travis Macy 🏃‍♂️ One Mile at a Time: The Healing Power of Movement and How Adventure Can Fight Alzheimer’s🎙️ Jamie Justice 🧬 The $101M Global Race to Redefine Aging: Jamie Justice on the Science of Longevity, and Why Aging Is an Opportunity, Not a Decline🎙️ Ray Zahab 🏜️ Impossible To Possible: How Ray Zahab’s Adventure Mindset Helped Him Overcome Cancer and Redefine Resilience🎙️ Chris Bertish 🌊🏄‍♂️ Chris Bertish Is All In: Paddling the Atlantic Solo, and Fear, Failure & Finding Strength in the Unknown🎙️ Steve McClure 🧗‍♂️ Beyond Limits: Steve McClure’s Unorthodox Methods, Peak Performance at 54, What Causes Decline, and the Best Fixes for Long-Term Success🎙️ Shawn Dollar 🌊 Beyond Two Guinness Records: How Shawn Dollar Overcame Traumatic Brain Injury—and Why You Must Advocate for Your Own Health🎙️ Lisa Smith-Batchen 👣💧 The Peaceful Warrior: How to Break Through Self-Imposed Limits, Use Aging to Your Advantage, and How Purpose Can Transform You🎙️ Tara Tulley 🔥🏃‍♀️ The Ultimate Comeback: At 46, Tara Tulley Transformed Her Life, Lost 130 lbs, Overcame Illness, and Conquered a 140 Mile Ultra RunPhysivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5 🌟 on Spotify or Apple or wherever you can leave a rating. It helps keep the show coming to you for free! 💜🟢 Spotify🎵Apple Music▶️ YouTube📸Instagram 💧Substack Blog

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• #70 Dean Karnazes: Fighting Fit in His 60s, Running Ultras on Weekends, and Tracing the Marathon’s Roots in Greece

  Dean Karnazes has been called one of the fittest humans on the planet — and he’s not slowing down. In his 60s, he’s still running ultramarathons on the weekends, living part-time in Greece, and exploring the historical roots of endurance itself.In this episode, Dean takes us through:What running looks like for him todayWhy Greece has become his spiritual and physical homeThe true story of the marathon, told like only he canHow he stays mentally sharp and physically strong as he agesWhat keeps him motivated after decades of pushing limitsThis isn’t just a highlight reel of past races — it’s a deep dive into how to stay adventurous, purpose-driven, and physically capable for life.🔑 What You'll Learn:The real origin of the marathon and why it mattersDean’s mindset around aging, recovery, and staying “ultra”How he balances training, life, and longevity in his 60sHis take on mental blocks and how to push through themWhat’s changed (and what hasn’t) in ultra-running over the decades📬 Like this episode?Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete Newsletter on Substack for deeper stories, behind-the-scenes reflections, and performance tips from the podcast and beyond.📚 Amazing Books by Dean Karnazes:Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner - My favorite! A Runner's High: My Life in MotionThe Road to Sparta: Reliving the Ancient Battle and Epic Run That Inspired the World's Greatest Footrace50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days🎙️ Support the Show: Leave a quick rating or review in your podcast app — it’s the simplest way to support the show and help others discover Ageless Athlete.Physivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5 🌟 on Spotify or Apple or wherever you can leave a rating. It helps keep the show coming to you for free! 💜🟢 Spotify🎵Apple Music▶️ YouTube📸Instagram 💧Substack Blog

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• #68 Aging Joints & Grateful Bodies: Elbows, Fingers, Sleep, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

  Physiotherapist and coach Andy McVittie returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into the aging body — what breaks down, why it happens, and how to keep moving through it all.In this episode, we move from big-picture thinking to the specific joints and patterns that affect everyday athletes most: shoulders, elbows, fingers, and knees. Andy shares how to work around pain, when to push and when to pull back, and how aging athletes can train with purpose — not fear.We also explore unexpected territory: – Are sleep positions actually causing injury? – What’s the mental toll of chronic pain or long-term rehab? – How can we shift from frustration to gratitude when our bodies don’t move like they used to?Whether you’re an aging athlete, a weekend warrior, or just trying to stay active without breaking down, this one is packed with insights that go beyond rehab — and into how we relate to our bodies over time.🎧 What we cover:Bulletproofing shoulders, elbows, fingers, and kneesCommon mistakes in managing pain and recoveryWhy tendon issues don’t heal like muscle injuriesStrategies for staying active through discomfortThe surprising role of mindset and body gratitudeWhether sleep posture actually matters for pain📌 Guest: Andy McVittie Website: processphysiotherapy.co.uk Instagram: @process.physio Book: The Self-Rehabbed Climber – Available on AmazonPhysivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5 🌟 on Spotify or Apple or wherever you can leave a rating. It helps keep the show coming to you for free! 💜🟢 Spotify🎵Apple Music▶️ YouTube📸Instagram 💧Substack Blog

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• #67 Jerry Moffatt’s Revelations: Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was Cool, The Power of Obsession, Letting Go at Your Peak, and His Surprising Key to Success

  Dangerous Free Soloing Before It Was Cool, The Power of Obsession, and Letting Go at Your PeakIn this episode of Ageless Athlete, host Kush Khandelwal sits down with one of climbing’s most iconic and introspective figures—Jerry Moffatt.Long before climbing hit the Olympics or Netflix, before Honnold and El Cap, Jerry was free soloing bold routes in Britain, training with a laser-sharp mindset, and pioneering the life of a professional climber. By the age of 20, he’d conquered the hardest routes in the UK and the US—sometimes onsighting what took others days to figure out.But what truly sets him apart? He chose to walk away at his peak.🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode:Jerry’s early free solo ascents before anyone called it “free soloing”His unique mental training approach—using visualization and “pessimistic thinking” to perform under pressureHow obsession helped him reach the top—and when it became a burdenWhy he stepped away from professional climbing at 40, still at the top of his gameThe tools he now uses to stay grounded, sharp, and fulfilled—including meditationWhat his journey teaches all of us about chasing goals, managing ego, and aging with intention🧠 Top Takeaways:Mental rehearsal is a trainable skill—visualizing every move helps reduce stress and improve execution“Pessimistic thinking” can be a powerful tool—preparing for failure sharpens your readinessYou can step away at the top—if your identity isn’t solely tied to performanceJoy > grades—Jerry found deeper meaning in the experience of climbing, not just the results📚 Want to Dive Deeper into Jerry’s Story?Check out his two acclaimed books:📘 Revelations: Jerry Moffatt – his brutally honest and inspiring autobiography Buy on Amazon📗 Mastermind: Mental Training for Climbers – a practical guide to the mindset strategies that helped him excel Buy on Amazon💌 Join the Ageless Athlete NewsletterWant more stories like this—plus insights, tools, and behind-the-scenes drops? Sign up here: agelessathlete.coPhysivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5 🌟 on Spotify or Apple or wherever you can leave a rating. It helps keep the show coming to you for free! 💜🟢 Spotify🎵Apple Music▶️ YouTube📸Instagram 💧Substack Blog

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