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In this episode, Emily Capodilupo sits down with gerontologist, leadership coach, and author of The Middlescence Manifesto Barbara Waxman to explore the powerful idea of “middlescence” — a transformative stage of life between young and late adulthood. Together, they unpack why midlife isn’t a crisis, but an opportunity for reinvention, alignment, and growth. Listeners will learn how mindset, purpose, relationships, and joy directly impact an individual’s healthspan and longevity. Emily and Barbara share the best strategy to use wearable data as a tool for self-awareness rather than self-judgment. This conversation is full of practical insights on flourishing at every age, redefining success, and building a life that feels both healthy and deeply meaningful.
(00:33) Intro to Barbara Waxman
(01:00) What is Middlescence? How To Redefine Midlife
(03:20) Addressing This New Life Stage & Creating Change
(06:22) Coaching People Through Midlife
(08:15) Debunking The Concept of the Midlife Crisis
(09:57) Key Lifestyle Shifts From a Life Coach
(12:23) 7 Lifestyle Levers: Where People Start To Prepare for Middlescence
(17:21) Reframing Longevity: Live Better, Not Just Longer
(19:37) How Barbara Uses WHOOP Data In Her Practice
(25:54) Lifestyle Considerations For A Healthy Life Beyond Longevity & Healthspan
(34:51) How People in Their 20s, 30s, 40s,and 50s Can Increase Longevity
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On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes welcomes Happiness Expert and Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos to explore what makes humans happy. This science-backed conversation looks at the key mindset, habits and behaviors that drive a person’s happiness, beyond chasing achievements. Dr. Santos shares the information you need to create lasting joy and quiet negative emotions when they arise. Each practical tool shared in this episode will help to overcome stress, perfectionism and create the self-compassion needed to truly improve your everyday life. 
(00:35) Inside Dr. Laurie Santos’s Record-Breaking Yale Course
(02:04) Differentiating Happiness and Joy (And How To Find Both)
(03:33) The Importance of Finding Purpose
(05:52) What Happens When You Aren’t Aligned With Your True Self
(09:54) The Largest Misconception When It Comes To Happiness
(11:40) Happiness in Athletes: Overcoming The Need For Achievement 
(15:05) Quieting A Negative Mindset 
(18:52) The Key Mental Shift for Fulfillment
(21:36) Fighting Back Against Perfectionist Self Talk
(24:50) How Social Comparison is Taking Away
 (29:39) Impactful Effects of Gratitude and Kindness Meditation
(32:26) Creating Psychological Safety & How It Impacts Happiness
(33:30) What Role of Sleep Play in Happiness?
(39:19) Benefits of Scheduling Your Worry
(40:30) The Overwhelming Impact of Social Connection on Health and Happiness
(41:50) Social Connection For Extroverts vs Introverts
(50:39) Happiness in Marriage: Finding Joy Within Yourself and Your Partner 
(52:25) How Ruminating In Negative Thoughts Can Hinder Growth
(55:38) Attention and Intention in Mindfulness and Meditation
(01:01:01) How to Dr. Santos Defines A Good Life
(01:01:47) 3 Ways To Bring Happiness Into Your Life Today

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This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes TV Personality, Entrepreneur, and Endurance Athlete Spencer Matthews for a candid conversation about transformation, resilience, and pushing human limits. Spencer reflects on his early life, struggles with alcohol and fame, and the turning point that led him to prioritize health, discipline, and purpose. Through endurance challenges like running 30 marathons in 30 days and completing 7 Ironman competitions in 7 continents over 21 days, Matthews shares how consistency, mindset, and self-belief can unlock extraordinary performance. The episode blends personal storytelling with insights on recovery, training, and mental toughness, highlighting how intentional habits and perseverance can fundamentally reshape both body and life.

(01:31) Who Is Spencer Matthews?: From TV Personality to Endurance Athlete & Entrepreneur
(02:41) Growing Up Around Success
(03:49) Spencer’s Experience with Alcoholism and Embracing The “Bad Boy” Persona
(09:55) Making A Lifestyle Change: What Drove Spencer To Sobriety
(12:52) The Connection Between Addiction and Endurance Athletics
(20:02) From Couch to Ultra-Marathoner: Spencer’s Guide To Gaining Fitness
(25:00) The Mental Aspect of Running 30 Marathons in 30 Days 
(29:10) How The Body Adapts To Challenge (Key Recovery Insights)
(32:49) Mentally Preparing For An Ironman (Project 7)
(34:58) Managing A Negative Headspace
(46:17) Spencer’s Experience Using WHOOP 
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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Mia Chorney and AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly to explore how AI is transforming women’s health– specifically for women going through perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from personal experiences and clinical expertise, this episode unpacks why millions of women are dismissed or misdiagnosed throughout their perimenopause and menopause journey. Dr. Mia Chorney and Susan Sly explain the science behind hormonal changes, and how data, wearables, and AI can provide better support and earlier intervention. The conversation highlights the power of combining technology with empathy to help women better understand their bodies, advocate for their health, and avoid suffering in silence.

(00:58) Introducing ThePause.ai Co-Founders: Dr. Mia Chorney & Susan Sly
(02:21) Susan Sly’s Journey Becoming an AI Tech Entrepreneur & Innovator
(06:02) Dr. Mia Chorney’s Move From Cardiology to AI Forward Medicine
(09:16) Why So Many Women Get Dismissed: Perimenopause & Menopause Care
(13:23) How Can Women Take Control of Symptoms & Care
(19:00) The Women’s Health Initiative Study: Why It’s Detrimental To Menopause Health
(21:43) Lifestyle Factors To Ease Menopause Symptoms 
(24:58) The 104 Symptoms of Menopause & The Impact of Nutrient Deficiencies 
(42:56) Talking With Your Partner: How To Navigate Conversations Around Menopause 
(48:02) 2 Key Takeaways For Women Experiencing Menopause
(51:55) How Does Menopause Affect Men and What Do They Need To Know? 
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On this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast Longevity series, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Google Deepmind AI Researcher Vivek Natarajan to explore how large language models are transforming healthcare and biomedical research. Emily and Vivek discuss AI’s potential to both accelerate scientific discovery, such as developing new treatments and understanding diseases, and expand access to care globally by delivering medical guidance more equitably. The episode examines how AI can augment, rather than replace, doctors by improving diagnostics, increasing efficiency, and enabling more personalized care, while highlighting the importance of trust, safety, and human connection as these technologies evolve. 
(00:47) Understanding The Intersection of Large Language Models and Biomedicine
(02:26) How To Approach AI in the Healthcare Landscape
(05:52) What Is The Role of the Doctor as AI Becomes More Popular
(09:39) What Does The Future of AI Healthcare Look Like? 
(12:51) Clinical Care: Where Can AI Assist?
(16:03) Exploring The Dangers of AI 
(18:43) Process of Teaching Physicians and Users To Use AI 
(22:22) What Are The Areas of Concern Over AI?
(24:12) Regulation and Pace of Development
(26:51) Gaining and Maintaining Trust While Building AI Algorithms
(30:38) The Impact of AI on Research
(37:44) Biggest Misconception Regarding AI in Healthcare
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