Don’t Act Your Age: The Habits That Shape Your Future

About this episode

Hilary Saxton interviews health coach Leigh Elder about habits that can improve health and wellbeing as one ages.

Getting older is inevitable, but feeling old is not. In this episode, Hilary Saxton speaks with 82-year-old health coach and author Leigh Elder, who shares how a wake-up call in his seventies changed the way he approached health, fitness, and life. Leigh explains why people wait too long to take responsibility for their wellbeing and how small daily habits can create lasting change. They explore movement, strength, nutrition, and mindset, along with why self-awareness is key to living a longer, healthier life. Leigh shares practical ways to improve energy, maintain independence, and reduce decline as you age. This conversation is a reminder that your future health is shaped by what you do today. If you want more energy and a better quality of life as you get older, this episode will challenge your thinking and inspire action. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leighelderwriter/ Buy the book (New Zealand): https://www.theundergroundbookstore.nz/Dont-Act-Your-Age-Living-Younger-Can-Be-Age-Defying-p780288267 Australia: Available on Amazon or contact Leigh directly Email: leighelderwriter@gmail.com Leigh’s Substack:  https://leighelder.substack.com/   Leigh’s…

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Saxton

Guest: Leigh Elder

Topics covered

• health
• fitness
• aging
• wellbeing
• self-awareness
• nutrition
• mindset

Keywords

• aging
• health coach
• habits
• nutrition
• fitness
• self-awareness
• energy
• independence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Facebook, Amazon, Substack, TikTok

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