Ep: 112: Has Healthy Aging Gone Too Far? Finding Balance in the Age of Biohacking

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Between face yoga, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, dry brushing, supplements, meditation, strength training, and the endless stream of health advice flooding social media, taking care of ourselves has become a full-time job. In this solo episode, Lauren asks a question many of us are wondering: **Has healthy aging gone too far?** Using biohacker Bryan Johnson's highly publicized quest to reverse aging as a jumping-off point, Lauren explores whether our pursuit of longevity has crossed the line into obsession. She also shares her own struggle to balance staying healthy after reversing heart disease with making room for the things that truly matter: family, friends, travel, laughter, and simply enjoying life. This isn't about abandoning healthy habits. It's about recognizing that you don't have to do every wellness practice, every day, to age well. The healthiest life isn't necessarily the one with the longest checklist; it's the one you actually enjoy living. In This Episode, You'll Learn: - Why today's wellness culture can leave us feeling overwhelmed instead of healthier - What Bryan Johnson's recent health diagnosis reveals about the limits of biohacking - How Lauren is simplifying her own health routine after years of pursuing optimal wellness - Why perfectionism may be doing more harm than good - The surprising longevity habits that science continues to support: community, purpose, movement, laughter, and meaningful relationships - How to create a realistic, sustainable approach to healthy aging without feeling like you're constantly falling behind If you've ever felt guilty for skipping your supplements, missing a workout, or not keeping up with the latest longevity trend, this episode is your reminder that good health is meant to support your life, not become your life. Mentioned in This Episode - Episode 48: How Lauren Reversed Heart Disease with a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet - Episodes 82 & 91: Lower Your LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Dr. Michael Greger - Recipes: WellElephant.com If this episode made you think, please share it with a friend who could use the reminder to slow down and enjoy life. And if you have ideas for future guests or topics, Lauren would love to hear from you. **This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains** https://www.ancientgrains.com/ Healthy10 for 10% off **Websites, Cookbook, Classes, and Merch** https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ ACE Plant-based Eating Course https://discover.wellelephant.com/ace-plant-based-eating-course-reg/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ **Follow us and reach out at:** Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother