About this episode

Rip Esselstyn interviews Scott Fulton about healthspan, longevity, and the factors influencing healthy aging.

What if the real goal isn’t simply living longer… but staying healthy, capable, sharp, and independent for as long as possible? In this fascinating conversation, Rip sits down with researcher, educator, and author Scott Fulton to explore the rapidly growing world of healthspan and longevity. Scott is the author of Whealthspan and his newest book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths , where he challenges the way we think about aging, movement, purpose, brain health, and everyday function. Together, Rip and Scott unpack why America continues to lag behind the rest of the world in life expectancy, how our daily habits quietly shape our future independence, and why your “blind spots” may matter more than your strengths. They also dive into the overlooked role of hearing, vision, balance, grip strength, community, movement, and fiber in protecting long-term brain and body health. This conversation is practical, hopeful, deeply motivating — and a reminder that healthy aging starts long before old age. You’ll Learn: Why healthspan matters more than lifespan The hidden predictors of dementia and cognitive decline How hearing and vision loss impact brain health Why balance and…

People in this episode

Host: Rip Esselstyn

Guest: Scott Fulton

Topics covered

• healthspan
• longevity
• aging
• brain health
• daily habits

Keywords

• healthspan
• longevity
• aging
• brain health
• daily habits
• Whealthspan
• movement
• fiber

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Whealthspan, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots Into Strengths

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