About this episode

Dr. Gillian Lockitch interviews David Donnelly about the evolving science of longevity and the implications of aging well.

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary, Forever Young , about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan , the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine, and the ethical and emotional implications of extending human life. Listeners will gain insight into the science driving the longevity revolution while reflecting on what it truly means to age well in a technology-driven world. David Donnelly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director. His work focuses on science, human performance, creativity, technology, and the evolving human experience. His first internationally distributed documentary, Maestro , explored musical mastery and Estonia's Singing Revolution through the life of conductor Paavo Järvi. He later directed…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch

Guest: David Donnelly

Topics covered

• longevity
• healthspan
• biomarkers
• epigenetics
• lifestyle medicine
• aging

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Forever Young, Maestro, Nordic Pulse, Forte, The Cost of Convenience

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