About

A podcast that explores the science and stories behind human longevity

In a series of one-to-one interviews, the Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast explores the science behind lifestyles that promote healthy aging. Peter Bowes interviews world-renowned researchers, future thinkers and biohackers, all of whom have a common goal of figuring out how we can stay healthy for longer. We also talk to inspiring individuals who have mastered the art of aging well.

The LLAMA philosophy is that there is much we can do to extend our healthspan, that is, the length of time that we enjoy optimal health, free from chronic diseases.  We discuss exercise, food, sleep, social connections and much more.

We love to hear your feedback and suggestions for the Live Long podcast. Are there any topics that you would like to hear us discuss? 

Guest pitches

If you would like to be a guest – or you are a publicist with a client to pitch – we would be delighted to hear from you. To ensure that we’re on the same page, please read the notes below outlining the areas of expertise that work best for us.

• We welcome guests who are leading experts in their field. They could be scientists, physicians, biohackers or authors with original research to share. 
• Our goal is to make scientific topics accessible to all listeners, so we look for guests who can break down complicated concepts in simple, relatable terms.
• Our niche is sharing information and stories about science-based strategies for living longer and better. These include interventions related to the key pillars of human longevity – exercise, nutrition, sleep and social connections – i.e. lifestyle changes as early as possible in life, to optimize health as we grow older
• Think preventive medicine and lifestyle interventions, rather than cures.
• While our focus is on healthspan – extending the period of life spent in good health — we avoid deep dives into specific disease treatments, elderly care or disability issues, as these areas are well-covered by other podcasts. 
• We enjoy speaking to journalists and ‘thought-leaders’ in the field and encourage skeptical analysis of longevity trends. 
• Inspiring individuals who have successfully mastered the art of aging – including centenarians – are also welcome. We love to learn from their lifetime wisdom and real-world insights. 

We put safety first 

The information provided in the podcast is not intended as medical advice. The opinions expressed by the host and guests are for discussion and entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt to replicate the ideas or research protocols that we discuss. The advice of a qualified health practitioner should be sought before engaging in any dietary or exercise regime.

Support

LLAMA is available free of charge, wherever you get your podcasts. Our mission is to share ideas about healthspan and lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer and better. To fund our endeavors, this site includes affiliate links, from which we derive a small commission. Some of our episodes are sponsored, as denoted in the show notes.  

If you share our vision and are able to contribute, we also accept donations to help cover research, production and hosting costs.  This can be done through our safe and secure PayPal account with our sincere thanks. 

Privacy

The LLAMA podcast uses your email address, if you choose to subscribe, for the sole purpose of sending you information about the podcast and alerts when we publish a new episode. The mailing list is kept confidential and we do not share or sell your email address to third parties. Every email we send out includes an unsubscribe link should you wish to be removed from the mailing list. You can also contact us at: email@llamapodcast.com

The LLAMA podcast is a HealthSpan Media LLC production