#394 A 102-year-old Doctors Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age with Dr Gladys McGarey
Aged 102 (and a half!) years, today\u2019s guest is the oldest person I\u2019ve welcomed onto the show. Dr Gladys McGarey is co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and author of the fantastic new book, The Well-Lived Life: A 102-year-old Doctor\u2019s Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age.\n\nMany people consider Gladys to be the \u2018mother of holistic medicine\u2019. For years now, she has been trying to spread the message that health is not just physical \u2013 it involves mental, emotional and spiritual elements in equal measure.\n\xa0\nHer message is that living a long and healthy life isn\u2019t about the right diet, or taking vitamins and supplements. Instead, it requires a shift in perspective. A long life is all very well, but what are you living for?\n\xa0\nFor many people today, finding one\u2019s purpose in life feels like an optional extra when we\u2019re busy working, raising children or caring for parents. It can be hard to know who we really are or what we want out of life. But Gladys insists we should still strive to identify our reason for getting out of bed every morning. And we should realise that all of life\u2019s experiences exist to teach us something.\n\xa0\nGladys is a wonderful storyteller, who uses examples and anecdotes from her own, purpose-driven life to explain the secrets that she shares in her book. She reveals how the devastation of her husband asking for a divorce, when she was 70, eventually became her strength. Rather than stay a victim of heartbreak, she made a choice to move forward and help others. And that\u2019s a common theme that comes up in this conversation \u2013 the fact that we always have a choice.\n\nThis is a wonderful, life-affirming conversation about the very essence of life and health. It was a real privilege and honour to talk to Gladys - I hope you enjoy listening.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://drinkag1.com/livemore\nhttps://.calm.com/livemore\n\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/394\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.