Midlife is defined as being between the ages of 35-60 yrs old. This is when we start to see and feel changes, and not in the direction we want. Brain fog, forgetting where we left our keys, more trips to get Botox, belly fat, dreaded hair thinning, chronic fatigue, horrible sleep, and, sadly, low to no libido – the list goes on and on. As we age, the doors to chronic disease open up: heart disease, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cancer all become real possibilities for most of us. I’m all in against aging poorly. I’m all in when it comes to optimizing my overall health and wellness, especially while in menopause. The thing about being all in all of the time is that it gets easier. Your new routine becomes your new normal, and it’s enjoyable, delicious, and reaps sexy rewards, like having a libido, rocking a bathing suit, healthy hair growth, and youthful skin, and you can go places and do lots of activities. What does your version of “all in” mean? What are the things you should be aware of, doing, taking, and planning for as we age? My guest today is going to help break down the science of aging, what we need to pay attention to, and how to execute it all so that we can be optimized, midlife, human performance machines. Dr. Bryan Stepanenko MD, is a board-certified Family Physician and Functional Medicine practitioner certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). He works alongside Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and serves as her lead physician and educator for her clinical practice (Young Medical PC) and the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine. He lectures internationally on how to identify and mitigate threats to health and performance in the military operational environment and everyday life. He is teaching staff for the military’s only Functional Medicine training pathway based out of Walter Reed National Medical Center. He was also a career firefighter & paramedic in South Florida prior to accepting his military scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Miami in Florida and completed seven years as an active-duty Army Family Physician before joining Gabrielle Lyon in her practice. He cares for the full spectrum of patient populations including pediatric, adult, geriatric, Veteran, athlete, and tactical athlete populations. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Resources: website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/meet-the-team/ Watch on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact