#54 Longevity & Mindset: Dr. Michael Roizen's Tips on Posse, Purpose, & Play

Ever wondered if you could actually turn back the biological clock? In this game-changing episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine welcome Dr. Michael Roizen—pioneering longevity expert, Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at the World-Renowned Cleveland Clinic, author of 9 best selling books and 195+ Peer-Reviewed Papers, and Holder of 14 Patents—for a conversation that will completely shift how you think about aging, health, and the choices you make every single day.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The jaw-dropping truth about mindset: You have power over 93% of your genes through daily choices
• Loads of simple tips and helpful facts, like getting a flu shot 10 years in a row can reduce dementia risk by 40%
• The “magic” of 10,000 steps a day and why 12,000 isn’t better than 10,000
• Why you need to find your personal health motivator (hint: it might be grandkids, sex, or not being a burden)
• The three P’s that matter most: Posse, Purpose, and Play
• How breathing with your diaphragm is working out your second-most important muscle
• A simple reframe that turns road rage into compassion
• The mission-critical need to manage stresses, both the major ones and the little nagging ones

Dr. Roizen breaks down complex longevity science into bite-sized, actionable wisdom and dives into the psychology of behavior change, exploring why financial incentives work and how empathy might be the most crucial human skill of all.

Ready to take control of your health destiny? This episode is your roadmap to living younger, longer, and with more energy than you thought possible. And it all starts with mindset.

(Full episode—packed with science, stories, and practical wisdom for anyone ready to age backwards!)

About Dr. Michael Roizen:

Dr. Michael Roizen is a trailblazing physician, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on healthy aging and wellness. As the longtime Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Roizen has devoted his career to making the science of longevity accessible and actionable for everyone. He’s perhaps best known for creating the RealAge concept, which empowers people to take charge of their health by understanding how daily choices affect their biological age. Dr. Roizen’s groundbreaking work includes coauthoring five #1 New York Times bestsellers, publishing nearly 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and holding 14 U.S. patents. He’s also served as a trusted advisor to the FDA, co-founded innovative health ventures, and appeared on national platforms from *The Oprah Winfrey Show* to *Good Morning America*. Whether he’s mentoring future doctors, developing new wellness programs, or breaking down complex science into practical tips, Dr. Roizen’s passion is helping people live younger, longer, and with more joy.

Helpful links:

• Check out Dr. Roizen’s books, newsletter, and longevity resources
• Watch the Cleveland Clinic’s viral empathy video mentioned in the episode
• Explore more episodes and the book at Be the Sun, Not the Salt

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