You Don’t Have to Feel Old: Lessons from Dr. Jerry Mixon, an 80-Year-Old Longevity Doctor EP354

Send us Fan Mail What if feeling tired, gaining weight, losing muscle, and struggling with brain fog aren’t inevitable consequences of getting older? For decades, we’ve been told that decline is simply part of aging. But today’s guest believes we’ve been asking the wrong question. Dr. Jerry Mixon has practiced medicine for more than 50 years and has spent the last three decades focused on longevity medicine—helping people stay strong, healthy, and vibrant well into their later decades. At 78 years old, he still runs three miles a day and believes that many of the symptoms we blame on age are actually signs that the body is no longer getting what it needs to function optimally. In this conversation, we explore what healthy aging really looks like, why menopause is one of the biggest turning points in a woman’s health journey, the critical role hormones and muscle play in longevity, and the exciting science behind senescent—or “zombie”—cells. We also discuss why purpose, movement, and community may be just as important as nutrition and exercise when it comes to extending both lifespan and healthspan. If you’ve ever wondered whether your best years are truly behind you, this episode offers a hopeful—and science-backed—perspective that they don’t have to be. **In This Episode You’ll Learn:** - Why aging and health decline are not the same thing. - The biggest myths we’ve been taught about growing older. - Symptoms women should stop dismissing as “just aging.” - Why menopause is a critical turning point for long-term health. - The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after 40. - Why muscle is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. - How strength training supports metabolism, independence, and healthy aging. - What senescent (“zombie”) cells are and how they contribute to inflammation and disease. - The daily habits that consistently show up in people who age well. - Why purpose and staying engaged may be one of the most powerful longevity strategies of all. Whether you’re in your 40s, navigating menopause, or simply want to feel your best for decades to come, this conversation will challenge what you’ve been taught about aging—and inspire you to take ownership of your future health. **Connect with Dr. Jerry Mixon** https://longevitymedicalclinic.com Instagram: @longevitymedical **Connect with Cody** Instagram: @codyjeansanders **Enjoying the Podcast?** If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up strength, energy, or vitality. Your support helps us empower more women to take charge of their health and live fully—at every age. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE! Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Follow Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders