https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gen-seasoned--6892549Co-founders Anuradha Varma and Jahnavi Sarma are seasoned journalists as well as a Mindset Coach and Energy Healer respectively. To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com  
]]>enHealth & FitnessCopyright Anuradha Varmahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15390f8ad970a8bf650eed7a740e9707.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gen-seasoned--6892549Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:30 +0000Anuradha VarmaAnuradha Varmafeeds@spreaker.comConversations on longevity, reframing retirement and creating multigenenerational connections. Co-founders Anuradha Varma and Jahnavi Sarma are seasoned journalists as well as a Mindset Coach and Energy Healer respectively. To get in touch, email...Co-founders Anuradha Varma and Jahnavi Sarma are seasoned journalists as well as a Mindset Coach and Energy Healer respectively. To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com  
]]>false9a51a97a-f276-5484-93e4-0028986b9f00episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-from-wrinkles-to-longevity-dominik-thor-president-geneva-college-of-longevity-science--74207783The visit to a clinic may start with a wrinkle, but a longevity doctor can turn that into a larger conversation around what’s happening inside the body, says Dr. Dominik Thor, a Swiss pharmacist and doctoral economist, and President, Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS). He talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma about the need for a dedicated higher education centre in the field of longevity, while decoding buzzwords like “peptides”, the growing trend of longevity clinics and the stress-ageing loop. He also believes Eastern medicine and Indian ayurveda can contribute to the next wave of preventive medicine. Listen in!

Timestamps:
00:51 – About the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS) — the world's first academic institute dedicated to longevity science
02:16 – Who GCLS trains: doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, entrepreneurs
03:48 – Why longevity is such a broad, hard-to-pin-down field
06:33 – Why the beauty industry is embracing longevity and objective measurement
07:10 – New diagnostics, wearables, and the quantified-self trend
08:02 – Preventive healthcare and rebuilding trust after COVID
09:49 – Inside longevity clinics: from solo doctors to hospital-scale setups
13:44 – Exposome, genetics, and the need for retesting over time
16:18 – What to ask before choosing a longevity doctor
17:04 – Which medical specialties feed into longevity medicine
19:23 – How regulation (e.g. peptides) differs country to country
20:19 – GCLS's academic partnerships (Gulf Medical University, UAE and more)
22:15 – GCLS's new Medical PhD in Longevity Science
23:29 – Dominik's own path into longevity science
26:48 – Starting with a master's — and who GCLS's students really are
28:15 – Why India is a natural market for longevity (Ayurveda, integrative medicine)
31:13 – The "stress-aging loop" and the rise of peptide therapeutics
34:31 – What peptides actually are, explained simply
37:01 – GLP-1s vs. gray-market peptides — legality varies by country
38:49 – What longevity medicine could look like in a few years
39:32 – Body positivity, GLP-1s, and the health-vs-aesthetics debate
43:22 – Why dermatology and beauty are a "gateway" into longevity
46:02 – The risk of brands slapping "longevity" on old products
46:45 – Senescent cells and the biology behind wrinkles
48:15 – Mayo Clinic and Stanford's longevity-aesthetics research
51:17 – What excites Dominik most about the field's growth

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com 
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74207783Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:26 +0000Anuradha VarmaThe visit to a clinic may start with a wrinkle, but a longevity doctor can turn that into a larger conversation around what’s happening inside the body, says https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-thor/, a Swiss pharmacist and doctoral economist, and...The visit to a clinic may start with a wrinkle, but a longevity doctor can turn that into a larger conversation around what’s happening inside the body, says Dr. Dominik Thor, a Swiss pharmacist and doctoral economist, and President, Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS). He talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma about the need for a dedicated higher education centre in the field of longevity, while decoding buzzwords like “peptides”, the growing trend of longevity clinics and the stress-ageing loop. He also believes Eastern medicine and Indian ayurveda can contribute to the next wave of preventive medicine. Listen in!

Timestamps:
00:51 – About the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS) — the world's first academic institute dedicated to longevity science
02:16 – Who GCLS trains: doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, entrepreneurs
03:48 – Why longevity is such a broad, hard-to-pin-down field
06:33 – Why the beauty industry is embracing longevity and objective measurement
07:10 – New diagnostics, wearables, and the quantified-self trend
08:02 – Preventive healthcare and rebuilding trust after COVID
09:49 – Inside longevity clinics: from solo doctors to hospital-scale setups
13:44 – Exposome, genetics, and the need for retesting over time
16:18 – What to ask before choosing a longevity doctor
17:04 – Which medical specialties feed into longevity medicine
19:23 – How regulation (e.g. peptides) differs country to country
20:19 – GCLS's academic partnerships (Gulf Medical University, UAE and more)
22:15 – GCLS's new Medical PhD in Longevity Science
23:29 – Dominik's own path into longevity science
26:48 – Starting with a master's — and who GCLS's students really are
28:15 – Why India is a natural market for longevity (Ayurveda, integrative medicine)
31:13 – The "stress-aging loop" and the rise of peptide therapeutics
34:31 – What peptides actually are, explained simply
37:01 – GLP-1s vs. gray-market peptides — legality varies by country
38:49 – What longevity medicine could look like in a few years
39:32 – Body positivity, GLP-1s, and the health-vs-aesthetics debate
43:22 – Why dermatology and beauty are a "gateway" into longevity
46:02 – The risk of brands slapping "longevity" on old products
46:45 – Senescent cells and the biology behind wrinkles
48:15 – Mayo Clinic and Stanford's longevity-aesthetics research
51:17 – What excites Dominik most about the field's growth

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com 
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>3186ageinggracefully,genseasoned,healthspan,healthyagingtips,longevityclinic,longevitylife,longevityscience,over50andthriving,peptidetherapy,preventivehealth,stresslessagebetter,wellnessjourneyfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-rohini-rana-from-palace-kitchens-to-fusion-plates--73122195Rohini Rana, born into the royal family of Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, was all of 20 when she married into Nepal’s distinguished Rana family in 1977. Looking up through her bridal veil, staring back at her was a wild boar's head, a red handkerchief tied around its neck. She froze, she says with a laugh, recalling the ancient Vedic wedding ritual called "Chaurasi Vyanjan".

Having recently published her third cookbook Memories on a Platter: My Fusion Cookbook (Penguin Random House), Rohini goes down memory lane with Gen Seasoned in her signature warm and witty style. 

She talks about growing up in Nainital, her “rice trauma” that started in boarding school and followed her all the way to Nepal, when she woke up to a breakfast of rice on her first morning as a new bride. It’s another story of how she grew to love the Nepali staple and was reduced to tears when she craved a meal of “dal bhat” during one of her many travels around the world with her husband, Gen. Gaurav S.J.B. Rana (former Chief of Army Staff, Nepal Army).

She also talks about preserving heirloom recipes, her farm-to-table kitchen, and much more! Listen in! 

Follow Rohini: Instagram | Books

Timestamps
02:07 Family, acknowledgments, and food as inheritance
03:09 Born in Agra; the Nainital palace turned hotel
05:01 Learning menus at her mother's side
06:24 Convent school and moral science; boarding school food trauma
09:33 Engaged two days before her final exam; learning to cook before the wedding
13:34 Marriage and army postings
15:42 The cake that impressed her father-in-law
17:22 Rice for breakfast — the culture shock
22:08 Learning to love rice
23:07 Missing dal bhaat in Lebanon
25:30 The Chaurasi Vyanjan — 84 dishes, Vedic roots
30:07 Face to face with the wedding wild boar
31:29 Cooking wild boar with timur
33:07 Building the book from 30 countries of travel
36:48 Samosas around the world
38:06 Pakoras vs. tempura
40:31 Saving the Kancho Bari recipe from extinction
45:30 Life today — grandmother, garden, farm-to-table
50:01 Favorite spices — India vs. Nepal
53:25 What she wants readers to take away
57:01 What's next — temple food and royal cuisine

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com 
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73122195Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:17:39 +0000Anuradha VarmaRohini Rana, born into the royal family of Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, was all of 20 when she married into Nepal’s distinguished Rana family in 1977. Looking up through her bridal veil, staring back at her was a wild boar's head, a red handkerchief tied...Rohini Rana, born into the royal family of Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, was all of 20 when she married into Nepal’s distinguished Rana family in 1977. Looking up through her bridal veil, staring back at her was a wild boar's head, a red handkerchief tied around its neck. She froze, she says with a laugh, recalling the ancient Vedic wedding ritual called "Chaurasi Vyanjan".

Having recently published her third cookbook Memories on a Platter: My Fusion Cookbook (Penguin Random House), Rohini goes down memory lane with Gen Seasoned in her signature warm and witty style. 

She talks about growing up in Nainital, her “rice trauma” that started in boarding school and followed her all the way to Nepal, when she woke up to a breakfast of rice on her first morning as a new bride. It’s another story of how she grew to love the Nepali staple and was reduced to tears when she craved a meal of “dal bhat” during one of her many travels around the world with her husband, Gen. Gaurav S.J.B. Rana (former Chief of Army Staff, Nepal Army).

She also talks about preserving heirloom recipes, her farm-to-table kitchen, and much more! Listen in! 

Follow Rohini: Instagram | Books

Timestamps
02:07 Family, acknowledgments, and food as inheritance
03:09 Born in Agra; the Nainital palace turned hotel
05:01 Learning menus at her mother's side
06:24 Convent school and moral science; boarding school food trauma
09:33 Engaged two days before her final exam; learning to cook before the wedding
13:34 Marriage and army postings
15:42 The cake that impressed her father-in-law
17:22 Rice for breakfast — the culture shock
22:08 Learning to love rice
23:07 Missing dal bhaat in Lebanon
25:30 The Chaurasi Vyanjan — 84 dishes, Vedic roots
30:07 Face to face with the wedding wild boar
31:29 Cooking wild boar with timur
33:07 Building the book from 30 countries of travel
36:48 Samosas around the world
38:06 Pakoras vs. tempura
40:31 Saving the Kancho Bari recipe from extinction
45:30 Life today — grandmother, garden, farm-to-table
50:01 Favorite spices — India vs. Nepal
53:25 What she wants readers to take away
57:01 What's next — temple food and royal cuisine

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com 
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>3519armywife,cookbookauthor,culinaryheritage,farmtotable,foodandmemory,foodmemoir,heirloomrecipes,indianroyalfamily,nepaltravel,womenwhocookfalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-re-purpose-with-bk-bhayana-a-second-career-at-60--72961257What do you actually do when four decades of "get up, go to work, come back" suddenly stops? In this episode of Gen Seasoned, Anuradha Varma talks to BK Bhayana — engineer, and now a first-time entrepreneur in his 60s (launching the Elevate cervical pillow) — for a wonderfully honest chat about what retirement really feels like.

He talks about those early days of feeling like he had nowhere to go, why he never bought into the "just take up gardening" advice, and how he eventually found his footing again — by simply asking what he was already good at.

Listen in to the refreshingly honest conversation about starting over, staying curious, and figuring out what "busy" means beyond a job description.

Follow on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website

Timestamps:
1:33 Meet BK Bhayana: engineer, MBA, patent holder
2:19 The big question: how was the day after retirement?
3:57 The "India Gate" metaphor
6:11 The LinkedIn message that led to his first NGO connection
7:13 You don't need a "passion" — just find what you like doing
8:26 From personal cervical pain to a product idea
10:47 Designing the cervical pillow
12:29 Filing for a patent
14:26 "I'm not a doctor, but I'm an engineer"
15:00 A day in the life running the business
16:07 Learning Instagram, reels & video editing from his daughters
17:20 Taking the product to stalls in Bangalore, Mumbai & Gurgaon
18:09 Building a website and learning social media from scratch
19:10 Before vs. after: no targets, no hurry, more creative freedom
20:14 Still looking for the right mentor
21:37 The advantages of post-retirement life
22:39 Feeling low — and how community helps
26:19 Reframing it: not "grieving," but a "missing link"
27:41 The rejected-by-daughters list of retirement ideas
29:07 What's next: a temperature-sensitive fan regulator
30:41 Advice to his past self
31:08 Does all this free time actually feel good?

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72961257Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:59:54 +0000Anuradha VarmaWhat do you actually do when four decades of "get up, go to work, come back" suddenly stops? In this episode of Gen Seasoned, Anuradha Varma talks to BK Bhayana — engineer, and now a first-time entrepreneur in his 60s (launching the Elevate cervical...What do you actually do when four decades of "get up, go to work, come back" suddenly stops? In this episode of Gen Seasoned, Anuradha Varma talks to BK Bhayana — engineer, and now a first-time entrepreneur in his 60s (launching the Elevate cervical pillow) — for a wonderfully honest chat about what retirement really feels like.

He talks about those early days of feeling like he had nowhere to go, why he never bought into the "just take up gardening" advice, and how he eventually found his footing again — by simply asking what he was already good at.

Listen in to the refreshingly honest conversation about starting over, staying curious, and figuring out what "busy" means beyond a job description.

Follow on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website

Timestamps:
1:33 Meet BK Bhayana: engineer, MBA, patent holder
2:19 The big question: how was the day after retirement?
3:57 The "India Gate" metaphor
6:11 The LinkedIn message that led to his first NGO connection
7:13 You don't need a "passion" — just find what you like doing
8:26 From personal cervical pain to a product idea
10:47 Designing the cervical pillow
12:29 Filing for a patent
14:26 "I'm not a doctor, but I'm an engineer"
15:00 A day in the life running the business
16:07 Learning Instagram, reels & video editing from his daughters
17:20 Taking the product to stalls in Bangalore, Mumbai & Gurgaon
18:09 Building a website and learning social media from scratch
19:10 Before vs. after: no targets, no hurry, more creative freedom
20:14 Still looking for the right mentor
21:37 The advantages of post-retirement life
22:39 Feeling low — and how community helps
26:19 Reframing it: not "grieving," but a "missing link"
27:41 The rejected-by-daughters list of retirement ideas
29:07 What's next: a temperature-sensitive fan regulator
30:41 Advice to his past self
31:08 Does all this free time actually feel good?

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>1928activeageing,entrepreneurship,genseasoned,longevity,purposeafter60,retirementlife,secondinnings,silvereconomyfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-corinne-auman-gerontologist-sparkly-shoes-ageism-and-second-acts--72757010What does it really mean to grow older, and are we using the right language to talk about it? For instance, you may be an older adult, but you could be a “young old” (aged 60-70) or a “middle old” (aged 75-85) person. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman, an American gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working with older adults, and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging, unpacks the word "keenager", how society sees older adults and how we talk to ourselves in our own heads. 

She shares her “sparkly shoes” moment that sparked a conversation about internalised ageism — and why even the most aware among us aren't immune to it. She also touches upon practical aspects of how to plan for life after 50, laying out what a retirement reframing playbook might look like. Listen in!

Get to know Corinne: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Book

Timestamps:
00:36 — Introduction: Anu welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist and author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging
01:21 — The word "keenager" — where it came from and why it matters
03:07 — Internalised ageism: the sparkly shoes story
05:06 — Even anti-ageism advocates carry the script — and that's okay
08:19 — Everyday ageist language we don't notice: "still working," "you look great for your age," and more
10:44 — Preparing for life after 50: why acknowledging change is step one
11:36 — What Corinne sees in her care management practice — and the danger of denial
13:57 — Breaking it down: what to plan for beyond finances (intellectual, social, and spiritual life)
17:28 — The retirement honeymoon — and what happens six months later
18:30 — Why we're living longer but nobody gave us a new playbook
19:22 — Two or three decades of retirement: the math nobody thinks about
21:53 — Relationships and marriage in retirement: the renegotiation nobody warns you about
25:34 — Semi-retirement as a preview — and why hobbies matter more than you think
27:35 — "A new continent rising out of the sea" — the longevity economy and the billion consumers being ignored by marketers
32:25 — Moving beyond the three-stage life model: multiple careers, elder care, and intentional breaks
33:06 — The surprising reality of who needs care coordination — 65-year-olds caring for 90-year-olds
35:28 — Five generations in the workplace: stereotypes, benefits, and what actually works
37:47 — A message for people in their 30s and 40s: how to fight ageism now
39:49 — Young old, middle old, old old — how researchers are trying (and struggling) to categorise aging
41:05 — An AI course story: catching your own ageism mid-sentence
42:24 — Corinne's upcoming second book: How to Be a Keenager

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72757010Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:20:14 +0000Anuradha VarmaWhat does it really mean to grow older, and are we using the right language to talk about it? For instance, you may be an older adult, but you could be a “young old” (aged 60-70) or a “middle old” (aged 75-85) person. In this episode, Dr. Corinne...What does it really mean to grow older, and are we using the right language to talk about it? For instance, you may be an older adult, but you could be a “young old” (aged 60-70) or a “middle old” (aged 75-85) person. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman, an American gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working with older adults, and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging, unpacks the word "keenager", how society sees older adults and how we talk to ourselves in our own heads. 

She shares her “sparkly shoes” moment that sparked a conversation about internalised ageism — and why even the most aware among us aren't immune to it. She also touches upon practical aspects of how to plan for life after 50, laying out what a retirement reframing playbook might look like. Listen in!

Get to know Corinne: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Book

Timestamps:
00:36 — Introduction: Anu welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist and author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging
01:21 — The word "keenager" — where it came from and why it matters
03:07 — Internalised ageism: the sparkly shoes story
05:06 — Even anti-ageism advocates carry the script — and that's okay
08:19 — Everyday ageist language we don't notice: "still working," "you look great for your age," and more
10:44 — Preparing for life after 50: why acknowledging change is step one
11:36 — What Corinne sees in her care management practice — and the danger of denial
13:57 — Breaking it down: what to plan for beyond finances (intellectual, social, and spiritual life)
17:28 — The retirement honeymoon — and what happens six months later
18:30 — Why we're living longer but nobody gave us a new playbook
19:22 — Two or three decades of retirement: the math nobody thinks about
21:53 — Relationships and marriage in retirement: the renegotiation nobody warns you about
25:34 — Semi-retirement as a preview — and why hobbies matter more than you think
27:35 — "A new continent rising out of the sea" — the longevity economy and the billion consumers being ignored by marketers
32:25 — Moving beyond the three-stage life model: multiple careers, elder care, and intentional breaks
33:06 — The surprising reality of who needs care coordination — 65-year-olds caring for 90-year-olds
35:28 — Five generations in the workplace: stereotypes, benefits, and what actually works
37:47 — A message for people in their 30s and 40s: how to fight ageism now
39:49 — Young old, middle old, old old — how researchers are trying (and struggling) to categorise aging
41:05 — An AI course story: catching your own ageism mid-sentence
42:24 — Corinne's upcoming second book: How to Be a Keenager

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>2616ageism,reframingretirement,retirement,secondactfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-hari-baskaran-77-active-ageing-ambassador-you-have-to-invite-joy--72559038When Hari Baskaran chose to formally retire at 64, he hit the “ground running”, taking up cycling and trekking. At 70, he cycled 3000 km from Chennai to Delhi in 58 days. However, it was at 75 that the active ageing ambassador was asked to slow down by his doctor, which put him on a fresh path of self-discovery, which he calls an “inflexion in the mid-70s”. 

Listen in as the author of Battling On to Vibrancy@80 talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma, touching upon thoughts of mortality; taking inspiration from his happy-go-lucky teenage grandson, who has cerebral palsy; the power of community; his love for Chat GPT and, of course, his excitement as he prepares for the upcoming Bengaluru 10K running challenge.

Follow Hari Baskaran on: LinkedIn 
His book: Battling On To Vibrancy@80

Timestamps:
04:10 On turning 60, getting into cycling and trekking
11:25 Life changes at 75, dealing with death of loved ones
17:23 Battling health issues and facing mortality
19:30 An inflexion at 75; the frailty index
23:00 Staying mentally strong; internal triggers
27:50 How grief changes as you age
32:20 Finding purpose again - the three stages
36:20 It’s about participation, not performance
40:27 The power of community
43:34 On his spiritual practice
47:40 Overcoming his bad phase
51:25 Having fun in senior groups; pre-retirement life
58:20 Balancing family time post-retirement
01:03:27 On his grandson, a happy child with cerebral palsy
01:6:15 Inviting joy into our lives
01:09:06 Journalling, writing a blog and then his book
01:12:30 A fan of Chat GPT
01:18:20 The Bangalore 10K Challenge

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72559038Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:40 +0000Anuradha VarmaWhen Hari Baskaran chose to formally retire at 64, he hit the “ground running”, taking up cycling and trekking. At 70, he cycled 3000 km from Chennai to Delhi in 58 days. However, it was at 75 that the active ageing ambassador was asked to slow down...When Hari Baskaran chose to formally retire at 64, he hit the “ground running”, taking up cycling and trekking. At 70, he cycled 3000 km from Chennai to Delhi in 58 days. However, it was at 75 that the active ageing ambassador was asked to slow down by his doctor, which put him on a fresh path of self-discovery, which he calls an “inflexion in the mid-70s”. 

Listen in as the author of Battling On to Vibrancy@80 talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma, touching upon thoughts of mortality; taking inspiration from his happy-go-lucky teenage grandson, who has cerebral palsy; the power of community; his love for Chat GPT and, of course, his excitement as he prepares for the upcoming Bengaluru 10K running challenge.

Follow Hari Baskaran on: LinkedIn 
His book: Battling On To Vibrancy@80

Timestamps:
04:10 On turning 60, getting into cycling and trekking
11:25 Life changes at 75, dealing with death of loved ones
17:23 Battling health issues and facing mortality
19:30 An inflexion at 75; the frailty index
23:00 Staying mentally strong; internal triggers
27:50 How grief changes as you age
32:20 Finding purpose again - the three stages
36:20 It’s about participation, not performance
40:27 The power of community
43:34 On his spiritual practice
47:40 Overcoming his bad phase
51:25 Having fun in senior groups; pre-retirement life
58:20 Balancing family time post-retirement
01:03:27 On his grandson, a happy child with cerebral palsy
01:6:15 Inviting joy into our lives
01:09:06 Journalling, writing a blog and then his book
01:12:30 A fan of Chat GPT
01:18:20 The Bangalore 10K Challenge

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>4952activeageing,ageing,runningat80false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-longevity-scientist-dr-sophia-pathai-india-has-blue-zones-too--72476691In this episode, Dr. Sophia Pathai, British-Indian physician scientist and co-author of The Longevity Code, decodes biological ageing, from epigenetic clocks that can predict your health trajectory, to organs that age at different speeds. 

She talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma on the gut-muscle-mind connection, why walking and fidgeting matter as much as the gym, the truth about GLP-1 drugs, and what the Blue Zones can teach us — including what India is getting right.

Listen in to understand longevity science without the jargon!

About Dr Sophia Pathai:Dr Sophia Pathai is a British-Indian medical doctor with a PhD in the biology of ageing. Trained at University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, her research was among the first to identify biological markers of accelerated ageing in diverse populations. She has led global medical teams at companies including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson, and most recently helped advance longevity innovation in the Gulf. The Longevity Code is her first book—blending cutting-edge science with real-world insight to show how we can build resilience, improve healthspan, and live not just longer, but better.

Follow Dr Sophia Pathai on: LinkedIn | Instagram 

The book: The Longevity Code: Science, Strategies and Secrets to Living Better and Longer, by Sophia Pathai with Olympic coach Pullela Gopichand: https://www.amazon.in/Longevity-Code-Science-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0143478621 

Timestamps:
02:00 About the book04:45 Biological age vs chronological age
10:10 Ageing clocks; don’t use Indian data
13:45 Need Indian context to data
16:37 The Blue Zone, living a longer and healthier life
18:10 India’s blue zones – Karnataka and Kerala
21:10 The hallmarks of ageing are dynamic
23:27 Vivek Oberoi endorsing autophagy; gut-mind connection
28:26 Why joy is important, owning the moment
36:07 Hormesis, good stress, and NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis - walking, standing, fidgeting)
42:16 GLP-1RAs for longevity , the drug of the decade
46:24 Approach GLP with caution and context
49:00 The future of longevity science

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72476691Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:24 +0000Anuradha VarmaIn this episode, Dr. Sophia Pathai, British-Indian physician scientist and co-author of The Longevity Code, decodes biological ageing, from epigenetic clocks that can predict your health trajectory, to organs that age at different speeds.  She talks...In this episode, Dr. Sophia Pathai, British-Indian physician scientist and co-author of The Longevity Code, decodes biological ageing, from epigenetic clocks that can predict your health trajectory, to organs that age at different speeds. 

She talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma on the gut-muscle-mind connection, why walking and fidgeting matter as much as the gym, the truth about GLP-1 drugs, and what the Blue Zones can teach us — including what India is getting right.

Listen in to understand longevity science without the jargon!

About Dr Sophia Pathai:Dr Sophia Pathai is a British-Indian medical doctor with a PhD in the biology of ageing. Trained at University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, her research was among the first to identify biological markers of accelerated ageing in diverse populations. She has led global medical teams at companies including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson, and most recently helped advance longevity innovation in the Gulf. The Longevity Code is her first book—blending cutting-edge science with real-world insight to show how we can build resilience, improve healthspan, and live not just longer, but better.

Follow Dr Sophia Pathai on: LinkedIn | Instagram 

The book: The Longevity Code: Science, Strategies and Secrets to Living Better and Longer, by Sophia Pathai with Olympic coach Pullela Gopichand: https://www.amazon.in/Longevity-Code-Science-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0143478621 

Timestamps:
02:00 About the book04:45 Biological age vs chronological age
10:10 Ageing clocks; don’t use Indian data
13:45 Need Indian context to data
16:37 The Blue Zone, living a longer and healthier life
18:10 India’s blue zones – Karnataka and Kerala
21:10 The hallmarks of ageing are dynamic
23:27 Vivek Oberoi endorsing autophagy; gut-mind connection
28:26 Why joy is important, owning the moment
36:07 Hormesis, good stress, and NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis - walking, standing, fidgeting)
42:16 GLP-1RAs for longevity , the drug of the decade
46:24 Approach GLP with caution and context
49:00 The future of longevity science

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
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]]>3273biologicalage,bluezone,healthspan,longevityfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-navneet-gupta-service-gtd-solving-the-eldercare-challenge-for-nris--72203712As a former NRI, Navneet Gupta, Founder CEO, Service GTD knows only too well the stress of managing eldercare back home in India, negotiating across continents and time zones. Here, he talks to Gen Seasoned founder Anuradha Varma on providing eldercare services for NRIs by onboarding trusted supply partners, and handholding families through the process long after the booking happens, much as a relationship manager would at a banking institution.

Navneet also touches upon evolving care needs, including the need for care at home services such as dialysis and dental care, besides “elderproofing” homes to prevent falls, etc. Listen in!

About Service GTD: Service GTD was started in 2025 as a service marketplace platform designed to simplify the experience for the global NRI community to discover and access high-quality services and lifestyle solutions. The team interviewed over 120 NRI families before finalising eldercare as their focus/GTM category. They now offer care services across 45+ cities in India.

Follow on: LinkedIn | Website Support: +91 90357 54090 (India) 

Timestamps:
03:06 Starting Service GTD; challenges of NRIs taking care of family in India
06:24 Addressing the trust deficit between service providers and families in eldercare
08:00 His experience of caregiving as an ex-NRI
11:22 His research in eldercare
14:15 Focussing on trusted supply partners
17:05 What people need; the booking process
21:55 Taking on an advisory role as in the finance industry
23:25 What NRI families need
28:27 Tech as a differentiator in agetech
30:10 Some challenges faced by clients
34:00 Taking time to research partnerships
36:23 Learnings for the eldercare industry
39:12 Plans for other services
41:34 Elders are looking for social engagement

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72203712Thu, 28 May 2026 08:52:27 +0000Anuradha VarmaAs a former NRI, Navneet Gupta, Founder CEO, Service GTD knows only too well the stress of managing eldercare back home in India, negotiating across continents and time zones. Here, he talks to Gen Seasoned founder Anuradha Varma on providing...As a former NRI, Navneet Gupta, Founder CEO, Service GTD knows only too well the stress of managing eldercare back home in India, negotiating across continents and time zones. Here, he talks to Gen Seasoned founder Anuradha Varma on providing eldercare services for NRIs by onboarding trusted supply partners, and handholding families through the process long after the booking happens, much as a relationship manager would at a banking institution.

Navneet also touches upon evolving care needs, including the need for care at home services such as dialysis and dental care, besides “elderproofing” homes to prevent falls, etc. Listen in!

About Service GTD: Service GTD was started in 2025 as a service marketplace platform designed to simplify the experience for the global NRI community to discover and access high-quality services and lifestyle solutions. The team interviewed over 120 NRI families before finalising eldercare as their focus/GTM category. They now offer care services across 45+ cities in India.

Follow on: LinkedIn | Website Support: +91 90357 54090 (India) 

Timestamps:
03:06 Starting Service GTD; challenges of NRIs taking care of family in India
06:24 Addressing the trust deficit between service providers and families in eldercare
08:00 His experience of caregiving as an ex-NRI
11:22 His research in eldercare
14:15 Focussing on trusted supply partners
17:05 What people need; the booking process
21:55 Taking on an advisory role as in the finance industry
23:25 What NRI families need
28:27 Tech as a differentiator in agetech
30:10 Some challenges faced by clients
34:00 Taking time to research partnerships
36:23 Learnings for the eldercare industry
39:12 Plans for other services
41:34 Elders are looking for social engagement

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>2923agetech,careathome,conciergeservices,eldercare,nriservicesfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-siddharth-kothari-at-19-he-runs-the-happy-folks-club-for-seniors--72018374After his 12th Boards, Siddharth Kothari decided to put together an event for senior citizens. That has now grown into the Happy Folks Club, a youth-led social enterprise with over 1400 active members in Bengaluru, and soon to launch in Chennai. The team, the 19-year-old founder & MD tells Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma, comprises youngsters aged 16 to 22 years, with over 650 internships and 220 events organised since its inception in May 2024. 

Listen in as he talks about bridging the generation gap, familiarising seniors with Gen Z lingo, running the Suvidha helpline and the Dosti service, where seniors can book a walking buddy, companion for teatime, tech coach, and more. The young entrepreneur and BBA student, who believes in the power of delegation and having systems in place, also talks about plans for his future and the aim to impact one lakh senior citizens.

Call the Happy Folks Suvidha helpline: +91 80504 54886
Follow: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Timestamps:
01:12 About Happy Folks Club, run entirely by the youth
02:50 The Swatantra School – seven Sundays, seven skills
04:56 Team ranges from 16 to 22
06:58 How Happy Folks Club started
09:10 Age group of seniors involved
11:43 What the generation gap looks like
13:00 Teaching seniors Gen Z lingo
14:30 “Hamaare zamane mein”; then and now
17:08 Organisational structure of Happy Folks Club; quality assurance
19:00 Started as a group of 10 friends
21:50 The Suvidha helpline
25:00 The Dosti service - walking buddies, teatime companions, etc
29:00 Profile of seniors, what they’re looking for
30:00 Siddharth’s aim to be portfolio entrepreneur; time for hobbies
32:50 Services for brands
34:43 Scope for agetech
36:25 Aim to impact one lakh senior citizens through Happy Folks Club 

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018374Fri, 15 May 2026 10:24:11 +0000Anuradha VarmaAfter his 12th Boards, Siddharth Kothari decided to put together an event for senior citizens. That has now grown into the Happy Folks Club, a youth-led social enterprise with over 1400 active members in Bengaluru, and soon to launch in Chennai. The...After his 12th Boards, Siddharth Kothari decided to put together an event for senior citizens. That has now grown into the Happy Folks Club, a youth-led social enterprise with over 1400 active members in Bengaluru, and soon to launch in Chennai. The team, the 19-year-old founder & MD tells Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma, comprises youngsters aged 16 to 22 years, with over 650 internships and 220 events organised since its inception in May 2024. 

Listen in as he talks about bridging the generation gap, familiarising seniors with Gen Z lingo, running the Suvidha helpline and the Dosti service, where seniors can book a walking buddy, companion for teatime, tech coach, and more. The young entrepreneur and BBA student, who believes in the power of delegation and having systems in place, also talks about plans for his future and the aim to impact one lakh senior citizens.

Call the Happy Folks Suvidha helpline: +91 80504 54886
Follow: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Timestamps:
01:12 About Happy Folks Club, run entirely by the youth
02:50 The Swatantra School – seven Sundays, seven skills
04:56 Team ranges from 16 to 22
06:58 How Happy Folks Club started
09:10 Age group of seniors involved
11:43 What the generation gap looks like
13:00 Teaching seniors Gen Z lingo
14:30 “Hamaare zamane mein”; then and now
17:08 Organisational structure of Happy Folks Club; quality assurance
19:00 Started as a group of 10 friends
21:50 The Suvidha helpline
25:00 The Dosti service - walking buddies, teatime companions, etc
29:00 Profile of seniors, what they’re looking for
30:00 Siddharth’s aim to be portfolio entrepreneur; time for hobbies
32:50 Services for brands
34:43 Scope for agetech
36:25 Aim to impact one lakh senior citizens through Happy Folks Club 

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>2417agetech,businessinsights,entrepreneurship,growthmindset,innovation,interview,leadership,lifelessons,socialenterprise,thoughtleadership,youthentrepreneurfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-dr-saigita-chitturu-tiss-diploma-in-gerontology-is-creating-agepreneurs--71933498As we aim to live longer and better, there is immense scope for “agepreneurs” or “elderpreneurs”. Dr Saigita Chitturu, Assistant Professor,Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai talks to Gen Seasoned host Anuradha Varma about the one-year Diploma in Gerontology via its Centre for Lifelong Learning, focussing on interdisciplinary care for the elderly. 

Open to adults over 25, with special consideration for those over 55, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of ageing, blending perspectives from sociology, psychology, anthropology, social work, education, and economics. 

Listen in as she talks about the diverse group of learners, including 80-year-olds, the need for sensitivity as we transition into the senior years, avenues post-retirement, and celebrating ageing. She also talks about the immense scope of the silver economy, which can cater to healthcare, disability, companionships, second marriages, infrastructure, community living, AI training, financial literacy, and more.

Follow Dr Saigita Chitturu: LinkedIn 
Check out: TISS Diploma in Gerontology 

Timestamps:
02:00 About TISS and the diploma in Gerontology
05:47 Debunk notion that adults can’t learn
06;40 Students up to 80 years of age; every batch has a student over 60 and below 80
08:43 We discuss changes during adolescence but not not what happens after 50
11:35 What the course covers
14:03 Mandatory field work component in the course
16:46 Longevity conversations in focus
17:55 Ageing needs a lifespan approach
19:41 Feminisation of ageing
22:45 Socialisation is important for seniors
24:53 “What do I do now?” Learning to accept ageing
27:26 Course is helpful for entrepreneurs
29:32 Scope in gerontology - healthcare to AI training and financial literacy  
32:34 Contribute in society to do away with loneliness
34:40 Policy implementation
36:00 Graduates of the course

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71933498Sat, 09 May 2026 04:53:56 +0000Anuradha VarmaAs we aim to live longer and better, there is immense scope for “agepreneurs” or “elderpreneurs”. Dr Saigita Chitturu, Assistant Professor,Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai talks to Gen Seasoned host Anuradha Varma about the one-year...As we aim to live longer and better, there is immense scope for “agepreneurs” or “elderpreneurs”. Dr Saigita Chitturu, Assistant Professor,Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai talks to Gen Seasoned host Anuradha Varma about the one-year Diploma in Gerontology via its Centre for Lifelong Learning, focussing on interdisciplinary care for the elderly. 

Open to adults over 25, with special consideration for those over 55, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of ageing, blending perspectives from sociology, psychology, anthropology, social work, education, and economics. 

Listen in as she talks about the diverse group of learners, including 80-year-olds, the need for sensitivity as we transition into the senior years, avenues post-retirement, and celebrating ageing. She also talks about the immense scope of the silver economy, which can cater to healthcare, disability, companionships, second marriages, infrastructure, community living, AI training, financial literacy, and more.

Follow Dr Saigita Chitturu: LinkedIn 
Check out: TISS Diploma in Gerontology 

Timestamps:
02:00 About TISS and the diploma in Gerontology
05:47 Debunk notion that adults can’t learn
06;40 Students up to 80 years of age; every batch has a student over 60 and below 80
08:43 We discuss changes during adolescence but not not what happens after 50
11:35 What the course covers
14:03 Mandatory field work component in the course
16:46 Longevity conversations in focus
17:55 Ageing needs a lifespan approach
19:41 Feminisation of ageing
22:45 Socialisation is important for seniors
24:53 “What do I do now?” Learning to accept ageing
27:26 Course is helpful for entrepreneurs
29:32 Scope in gerontology - healthcare to AI training and financial literacy  
32:34 Contribute in society to do away with loneliness
34:40 Policy implementation
36:00 Graduates of the course

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>2449ageing,agepreneurs,agetech,careersinageing,gerontology,lifelonglearning,silvereconomyfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-sailesh-mishra-founder-president-silver-innings-ageing-is-an-opportunity-start-planning-in-your-40s--71786271Ageing is an opportunity to find new purpose, says Sailesh Mishra, Founder President of Silver Innings Group, Dementia Master Trainer  and Social Gerontologist. Active in the field of senior care for almost two decades, he also runs A1 Snehanjali, Mumbai’s first 24x7 assisted living elder care home located in Nalasopara. 

Using his marketing experience, he used social media early on to craft a positive narrative around ageing. Listen in as he talks to Gen Seasoned host Anuradha Varma about how the conversation has shifted from merely care to seeking unique experiences for a free-spirited silver generation, the importance of upskilling and building lasting social connections as one ages. He also challenges all of us — young and old — to stop treating ageing as something that happens to us, and start preparing for it in our 40s, the way we would plan a financial SIP. 

He also highlights the urgent need for gerontology education in India, building a more age-inclusive society, and explains why the senior sector is poised to become the next big thing after the IT industry. 

Check out Sailesh Mishra on: LinkedIn | Website 
Book by Silver Innings: “Remember Me: You, Me & Dementia”

For more info, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71786271Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:13:36 +0000Anuradha VarmaAgeing is an opportunity to find new purpose, says Sailesh Mishra, Founder President of Silver Innings Group, Dementia Master Trainer  and Social Gerontologist. Active in the field of senior care for almost two decades, he also runs A1 Snehanjali,...Ageing is an opportunity to find new purpose, says Sailesh Mishra, Founder President of Silver Innings Group, Dementia Master Trainer  and Social Gerontologist. Active in the field of senior care for almost two decades, he also runs A1 Snehanjali, Mumbai’s first 24x7 assisted living elder care home located in Nalasopara. 

Using his marketing experience, he used social media early on to craft a positive narrative around ageing. Listen in as he talks to Gen Seasoned host Anuradha Varma about how the conversation has shifted from merely care to seeking unique experiences for a free-spirited silver generation, the importance of upskilling and building lasting social connections as one ages. He also challenges all of us — young and old — to stop treating ageing as something that happens to us, and start preparing for it in our 40s, the way we would plan a financial SIP. 

He also highlights the urgent need for gerontology education in India, building a more age-inclusive society, and explains why the senior sector is poised to become the next big thing after the IT industry. 

Check out Sailesh Mishra on: LinkedIn | Website 
Book by Silver Innings: “Remember Me: You, Me & Dementia”

For more info, email genseasoned@gmail.com
Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>3942false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-asheesh-gupta-samarth-do-your-parents-need-a-care-manager--71339132“Don’t wait for an emergency to provide support for your elderly parents,” says Asheesh Gupta, Founder and Managing Director of Samarth Care, India’s leading eldercare organisation, serving over 30,000 senior citizens across the country and catering to the Indian diaspora across 33 countries.

The Gurgaon-based founder talks about his 600-strong team of care managers who anchor teams that provide a bouquet of services to the designated seniors in their care, from paying bills to helping move houses, and coordinating emergency care. He also talks about the importance of community, creating purpose, and what seniors need, including healthcare and beyond, which is largely “people to talk to, places to go to, and be needed.”

Website: https://samarth.community/

Timestamps:
01:52 A decade of Samarth, still feels like a startup
05:27 Samarth’s services - community, engagement, care, clinics for healthy ageing
12:15 Building trust with the senior community; care managers
13:53 Care managers across 350 cities
17:46 Requests handled by care managers, from checking paying bills to moving houses
19:11 Six key pillars, from emergency support to healthcare, safety and security, concierge and companionship
23:10 Service demands across India
26:28 From childcare to parent care for companies
28:26 Mindset shift to caregiving
30:05 Don’t expect parents to ask for support
34:05 Great time to be in the agetech, longevity industry
39:00 Misconceptions around seniors
43:20 What elderly parents need; act early, don’t wait for an emergency


Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

For more, email genseasoned@gmail.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71339132Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:43:08 +0000Anuradha Varma“Don’t wait for an emergency to provide support for your elderly parents,” says http://www.linkedin.com/in/asheesh-gupta-5866a33/, Founder and Managing Director of Samarth Care, India’s leading eldercare organisation, serving over 30,000 senior...“Don’t wait for an emergency to provide support for your elderly parents,” says Asheesh Gupta, Founder and Managing Director of Samarth Care, India’s leading eldercare organisation, serving over 30,000 senior citizens across the country and catering to the Indian diaspora across 33 countries.

The Gurgaon-based founder talks about his 600-strong team of care managers who anchor teams that provide a bouquet of services to the designated seniors in their care, from paying bills to helping move houses, and coordinating emergency care. He also talks about the importance of community, creating purpose, and what seniors need, including healthcare and beyond, which is largely “people to talk to, places to go to, and be needed.”

Website: https://samarth.community/

Timestamps:
01:52 A decade of Samarth, still feels like a startup
05:27 Samarth’s services - community, engagement, care, clinics for healthy ageing
12:15 Building trust with the senior community; care managers
13:53 Care managers across 350 cities
17:46 Requests handled by care managers, from checking paying bills to moving houses
19:11 Six key pillars, from emergency support to healthcare, safety and security, concierge and companionship
23:10 Service demands across India
26:28 From childcare to parent care for companies
28:26 Mindset shift to caregiving
30:05 Don’t expect parents to ask for support
34:05 Great time to be in the agetech, longevity industry
39:00 Misconceptions around seniors
43:20 What elderly parents need; act early, don’t wait for an emergency


Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

For more, email genseasoned@gmail.com
]]>2976agingparents,caregiving,caremanager,eldercare,familycare,healthyaging,parentcare,seniorcarefalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-healthspan-vs-lifespan-longevity-india-s-bharat-study-prof-deepak-saini-iisc--70773792Dr Deepak Saini, Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Convenor, Longevity India describes Longevity India’s ambitious BHARAT Study, which stands for Biomarkers for Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity and Transitions, collecting blood samples from Indians aged 18 to beyond 100. 

Listen in as he talks to Gen Seasoned co-founder Anuradha Varma about why it’s important to build India's first comprehensive ageing database to understand ageing patterns unique to our population, ICMR collaboration for specific organ-level studies, work on the “G-protein” at the SAInI lab, and trends in longevity.

Follow Dr Saini: LinkedIn | Longevity India’s BHARAT Study

Timestamps:
02:00 The BHARAT study
04:40 Example of Western vs Indian physiology
07:03 Status of the BHARAT study
10:05 ICMR collaboration and organ-specific ageing models
12:51 Do multivitamins work? No clear answers
13:55 Where Western data stands
15:32 The G-protein and the Saini Lab
18:57 Why we need to talk about longevity
20:12 About Longevity India
23:08 What’s needed at the policy level
24:35 trends in the longevity space
27:15 Longevity industry is at an inflection point

Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

For more, email genseasoned@gmail.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70773792Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:17:34 +0000Anuradha VarmaDr Deepak Saini, Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Convenor, Longevity India describes Longevity India’s ambitious BHARAT Study, which stands for Biomarkers for Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity and Transitions,...Dr Deepak Saini, Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Convenor, Longevity India describes Longevity India’s ambitious BHARAT Study, which stands for Biomarkers for Healthy Aging, Resilience, Adversity and Transitions, collecting blood samples from Indians aged 18 to beyond 100. 

Listen in as he talks to Gen Seasoned co-founder Anuradha Varma about why it’s important to build India's first comprehensive ageing database to understand ageing patterns unique to our population, ICMR collaboration for specific organ-level studies, work on the “G-protein” at the SAInI lab, and trends in longevity.

Follow Dr Saini: LinkedIn | Longevity India’s BHARAT Study

Timestamps:
02:00 The BHARAT study
04:40 Example of Western vs Indian physiology
07:03 Status of the BHARAT study
10:05 ICMR collaboration and organ-specific ageing models
12:51 Do multivitamins work? No clear answers
13:55 Where Western data stands
15:32 The G-protein and the Saini Lab
18:57 Why we need to talk about longevity
20:12 About Longevity India
23:08 What’s needed at the policy level
24:35 trends in the longevity space
27:15 Longevity industry is at an inflection point

Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

For more, email genseasoned@gmail.com
]]>1864agingresearch,bharatstudy,biomarkers,drdeepaksaini,genseasoned,healthtech,healthyaging,iisc,indianhealth,longevity,longevityindia,podcastfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-this-tech-coach-33-is-teaching-seniors-ai-mahima-bhalotia-the-social-paathshala--70635640Mahima Bhalotia, 33, Tech Coach for seniors, pivoted from a career in hospitality to set up The Social Paathshala during the pandemic. She talks to Gen Seasoned co-founder Anuradha Varma about her enthusiastic students, numbering over 5,000 so far, some of them in their 80s who are mastering AI prompts to enhance family photographs, even creating lookbooks and smart travel itineraries, while learning about the risks of cyber fraud. 

To know more about Mahima’s classes, send her a “Hi” on WhatsApp at +91-9930161538.

Listen in! 

Follow Mahima on: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  

Timestamps:
01:36 Pivoting from hospitality to starting The Social Paathshala
04:08 Her first client in Mumbai, then 68, who saw her newspaper ad in 2020
07:33 Goal is to be tech-savvy, learn AI, smart travel assistance
11:18 On cyber security, avoiding deepfakes and voice cloning scams
16:20 Teaching seniors who are entrepreneurs
19:30 Misconceptions around senior community
22:15 How to learn with Mahima

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70635640Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:17:41 +0000Anuradha VarmaMahima Bhalotia, 33, Tech Coach for seniors, pivoted from a career in hospitality to set up The Social Paathshala during the pandemic. She talks to Gen Seasoned co-founder Anuradha Varma about her enthusiastic students, numbering over 5,000 so far,...Mahima Bhalotia, 33, Tech Coach for seniors, pivoted from a career in hospitality to set up The Social Paathshala during the pandemic. She talks to Gen Seasoned co-founder Anuradha Varma about her enthusiastic students, numbering over 5,000 so far, some of them in their 80s who are mastering AI prompts to enhance family photographs, even creating lookbooks and smart travel itineraries, while learning about the risks of cyber fraud. 

To know more about Mahima’s classes, send her a “Hi” on WhatsApp at +91-9930161538.

Listen in! 

Follow Mahima on: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  

Timestamps:
01:36 Pivoting from hospitality to starting The Social Paathshala
04:08 Her first client in Mumbai, then 68, who saw her newspaper ad in 2020
07:33 Goal is to be tech-savvy, learn AI, smart travel assistance
11:18 On cyber security, avoiding deepfakes and voice cloning scams
16:20 Teaching seniors who are entrepreneurs
19:30 Misconceptions around senior community
22:15 How to learn with Mahima

To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>1515activeseniors,aiforelderly,aiprompts,cybersecurity,digitalliteracy,digitaltransformation,genseasoned,india,lifelonglearning,podcastepisode,seniorentrepreneurs,seniorsandai,silversurfers,smarttravel,techcoach,techforseniors,thesocialpaathshala,youtubepodcastfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-reverse-mortgage-your-home-for-cash-after-60-babu-krishnamoorthy-finsherpa--70392967Babu Krishnamoorthy, Chief Sherpa at Finsherpa Investment Services, talks about the option for reverse mortgage available for senior citizens in India, where they can earn monthly income from their property while still continuing to live in it. He talks to Anuradha Varma, Gen Seasoned co-founder, about its pros and cons, along with financial scenarios to anticipate a future income, even as he emphasises the need for prudent retirement planning. 

Krishnamoorthy comes with over 25 years of experience in wealth management, investment banking and retirement planning. 

Follow him on: LinkedIn 

Timestamps:
01:10 What is a reverse mortgage?
04:05 Who is it for?
06:36 Requirements to qualify for a reverse mortgage
10:04 An option while continuing to live in the same house
11:38 How long can this sustain you?
14:05 The cons of a reverse mortgage
16:20 The Indian mindset of leaving property for kids
18:40 Reverse mortgage should be the last option
22:40 Move with caution, plan well for retirement

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70392967Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:12:35 +0000Anuradha VarmaBabu Krishnamoorthy, Chief Sherpa at Finsherpa Investment Services, talks about the option for reverse mortgage available for senior citizens in India, where they can earn monthly income from their property while still continuing to live in it. He...Babu Krishnamoorthy, Chief Sherpa at Finsherpa Investment Services, talks about the option for reverse mortgage available for senior citizens in India, where they can earn monthly income from their property while still continuing to live in it. He talks to Anuradha Varma, Gen Seasoned co-founder, about its pros and cons, along with financial scenarios to anticipate a future income, even as he emphasises the need for prudent retirement planning. 

Krishnamoorthy comes with over 25 years of experience in wealth management, investment banking and retirement planning. 

Follow him on: LinkedIn 

Timestamps:
01:10 What is a reverse mortgage?
04:05 Who is it for?
06:36 Requirements to qualify for a reverse mortgage
10:04 An option while continuing to live in the same house
11:38 How long can this sustain you?
14:05 The cons of a reverse mortgage
16:20 The Indian mindset of leaving property for kids
18:40 Reverse mortgage should be the last option
22:40 Move with caution, plan well for retirement

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com

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]]>1618financialplanning,loanonproperty,retirementplanning,reversemortgagefalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-old-age-begins-at-45-dr-suresh-rattan-biogerontologist--70294052
A specialist in the biology of ageing and longevity, Dr Rattan is also Editor-in-Chief of the international peer reviewed journal Biogerontology, published by Springer Publishers. Listen in! Do share and subscribe!

Follow Dr Rattan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Timestamps: Timestamps
02:11 After 45, it’s all downhill biologically
06:44 What makes us human? The bhajan “Vaishnav jan…” and quality of empathy
16:36 Essential lifespan, warranty period or “best before” of a human being is 45
24:15 How we can reach 100, as a society
28:00 There is no “gerontogene” or enemy gene
30:55 The problem with “anti-ageing”; ageing is just happening, not being done to us
34:50 Why pills don’t work; on bio-hacker Bryan Johnson
40:29 Antioxidants and the link to cancer
43:21 Hormetins and health mechanisms for maintenance
46:27 United Nations’ Intrinsic capacity to measure health & Dr Rattan’s concept of “homeodynamic space”
48:00 Bryan Johnson and plasma transfer; similar successful experiment on rats
54:00 UN definition of health; what health means at every stage of life
57:00 Measurable markers of Activities of Daily Living — absolute independence vs adequate physical and mental independence
01:03:49 The hormetic way of life
01:08:24 Meditation and physical exercise exhibit the same stress markers
01:12:19 His “Indus Valley Diet”
01:22:29 Sustained pleasure is important for a hormetic way of life
01:25:50 Nutrition, food and diet for longevity; we eat what we are
01:45:17 We have multiple ages

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70294052Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:26:21 +0000Anuradha VarmaIn this chat, biogerontologist Dr Suresh Rattan delivers a masterclass in longevity, touching upon biology, longevity trends, even philosophy. The Indian-origin, Denmark-based scientist explains why humans enjoy an “essential lifespan” of 45 years,...
A specialist in the biology of ageing and longevity, Dr Rattan is also Editor-in-Chief of the international peer reviewed journal Biogerontology, published by Springer Publishers. Listen in! Do share and subscribe!

Follow Dr Rattan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Timestamps: Timestamps
02:11 After 45, it’s all downhill biologically
06:44 What makes us human? The bhajan “Vaishnav jan…” and quality of empathy
16:36 Essential lifespan, warranty period or “best before” of a human being is 45
24:15 How we can reach 100, as a society
28:00 There is no “gerontogene” or enemy gene
30:55 The problem with “anti-ageing”; ageing is just happening, not being done to us
34:50 Why pills don’t work; on bio-hacker Bryan Johnson
40:29 Antioxidants and the link to cancer
43:21 Hormetins and health mechanisms for maintenance
46:27 United Nations’ Intrinsic capacity to measure health & Dr Rattan’s concept of “homeodynamic space”
48:00 Bryan Johnson and plasma transfer; similar successful experiment on rats
54:00 UN definition of health; what health means at every stage of life
57:00 Measurable markers of Activities of Daily Living — absolute independence vs adequate physical and mental independence
01:03:49 The hormetic way of life
01:08:24 Meditation and physical exercise exhibit the same stress markers
7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-women-not-men-should-teach-driving-seema-sinha-driving-coach--70293947
Follow Seema on Instagram

Timestamps:
02:20 Changing career perspectives in her 40s, a lot calmer now
07:10 Her job as a driving coach
09:00 Dealing with people from 18 to 80s
15:00 Appreciating Gen Z
18:00 Connecting with the younger generation
20:02 How old do you feel?
24:07 Her self-care routine
25:45 Dealing with new clients
29:52 Who decides age-appropriate dressing?
37:49 Aspire to raise a generation of women coaches

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293947Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:04:50 +0000Anuradha Varma“You show up differently when you have purpose,” says Seema Sinha, the only woman driving coach in north India. She talks to Anuradha Varma, Gen Seasoned co-founder, about re-entering the workforce in her 40s, armed with new skills as a parent of...
Follow Seema on Instagram

Timestamps:
02:20 Changing career perspectives in her 40s, a lot calmer now
07:10 Her job as a driving coach
09:00 Dealing with people from 18 to 80s
15:00 Appreciating Gen Z
18:00 Connecting with the younger generation
20:02 How old do you feel?
24:07 Her self-care routine
25:45 Dealing with new clients
29:52 Who decides age-appropriate dressing?
37:49 Aspire to raise a generation of women coaches

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised. 
]]>2521growthmindset,learntodrive,lifelessons,lifelonglearning,motivation,nevertoolate,secondactfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-the-75-year-old-youtuber-making-math-fun-dr-asha-gauri-shankar--70293897
Follow Dr Shankar on LinkedIn | Instagram
Dr Shankar’s Maths Shorts
Dr Shankar’s long Maths videos

Timestamps:
01:28 Dr Asha Gauri Shankar’s introduction, coming from a family of teachers
09:50 Using everyday objects for teaching
12:00 Being active at 75
14:45 Starting her YouTube channel
21:04 Learning to be independent
24:47 Maths is weak among primary school students
27:44 The blessings and challenges of modern tech
32:00 Scheduling her content
33:17 Her love for prime numbers and divisibility tests
37:00 Starting her channel in April 2025
42:30 Adults also watch her channel
45:07 Maths as a language
48:20 What her contemporaries are doing; learning calligraphy
52:00 Words of encouragement for other creators
55:16 Teachers can share knowledge on YouTube
01:08:30 Simplifying puzzles for her channel

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293897Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:18 +0000Anuradha VarmaDr Asha Gauri Shankar, a retired or rather, seasoned Maths professor, has reinvented herself through her YouTube channel explaining Math concepts not just to children but adults as well. The 75-year-old former Delhi University professor speaks to Gen...
Follow Dr Shankar on LinkedIn | Instagram
Dr Shankar’s Maths Shorts
Dr Shankar’s long Maths videos

Timestamps:
01:28 Dr Asha Gauri Shankar’s introduction, coming from a family of teachers
09:50 Using everyday objects for teaching
12:00 Being active at 75
14:45 Starting her YouTube channel
21:04 Learning to be independent
24:47 Maths is weak among primary school students
27:44 The blessings and challenges of modern tech
32:00 Scheduling her content
33:17 Her love for prime numbers and divisibility tests
37:00 Starting her channel in April 2025
42:30 Adults also watch her channel
45:07 Maths as a language
48:20 What her contemporaries are doing; learning calligraphy
52:00 Words of encouragement for other creators
55:16 Teachers can share knowledge on YouTube
01:08:30 Simplifying puzzles for her channel

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised. 4307aginggracefully,educationmatters,followyourpassion,inspirationalvideos,lifeafter70,mathconcepts,mathexplained,mathtutor,nevertooold,secondact,stemeducation,youtubeeducationfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-fertility-in-40s-post-menopause-pregnancy-dr-aswati-nair--70293854
Timestamps:
02:18 Getting pregnant in one’s 40s
07:18 Fertility options available for women in their 40s
09:25 Pregnancy is possible after menopause
10:07 Has IVF given a false sense of security to women?
11:42 Treating a 49-year-old couple for fertility
13:56 What the law says
15:50 Lifestyle factors that affect fertility
18:00 Managing lifestyle diseases during pregnancy in one’s 40s
20:00 Beyond 50, male fertility also declines
21:33 Like egg freezing, is sperm freezing possible?
23:40 Maternal age more under focus than paternal age
26:00 Paternal age can influence genetic defects
27:03 Diabetes and male fertility

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.




]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293854Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:46:20 +0000Anuradha VarmaGetting pregnant in one’s 40s should be an informed choice, says Dr Aswati Nair, Clinical Director & IVF specialist at Nova IVF, Rajouri Garden, Delhi. In this conversation with Jahnavi Sarma, Co-founder, Gen Seasoned, the IVF expert talks about...
Timestamps:
02:18 Getting pregnant in one’s 40s
07:18 Fertility options available for women in their 40s
09:25 Pregnancy is possible after menopause
10:07 Has IVF given a false sense of security to women?
11:42 Treating a 49-year-old couple for fertility
13:56 What the law says
15:50 Lifestyle factors that affect fertility
18:00 Managing lifestyle diseases during pregnancy in one’s 40s
20:00 Beyond 50, male fertility also declines
21:33 Like egg freezing, is sperm freezing possible?
23:40 Maternal age more under focus than paternal age
26:00 Paternal age can influence genetic defects
27:03 Diabetes and male fertility

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.




]]>1773fertilityafter40,fertilityawareness,malefertility,menopause,sexualandreproductivehealthawafalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-mid-life-is-an-invitation-to-redesign-your-life-vandana-srivastava-zuva-life--70293763
Vandana also talks about Vanaprastha, in Hindu philosophy, and how it doesn’t necessarily mean retreating into the forest, but becoming a forest and sharing wisdom with others.

Host Anuradha Varma, co-founder of Gen Seasoned, is a journalist and Mindset Coach.

Follow Vandana Srivastava: LinkedIn
Zuva Life Recommends: Reading List

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com
Timestamps: 
01:38 People are transitioning into mid-life earlier
04:30 Starting Zuva Life; watching her parents ageing
06:50 Defining purpose 08:20 When the old maps fail, redesigning our life
11:09 Vanaprastha, becoming the forest
15:15 Challenges of mid-life—empty-nesters, menopause, caregiving responsibilities, etc
18:08 Ninety-year-old participant at the workshop
20:40 The retirement age is not realistic
23:51 “Seenagers” or “senior teenagers”
25:15 “Just turned 60, but I’m not done”
28:00 Corporate conversations around reframing retirement
30:35 Book recommendations

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293763Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:33:28 +0000Anuradha VarmaIn conversation with Vandana Srivastava, the Founder-CEO of Zuva Life, who is supporting people in navigating midlife transitions and “reframing midlife as a season of growth, connection, and possibility.” She talks about turning mid-life “crisis”...
Vandana also talks about Vanaprastha, in Hindu philosophy, and how it doesn’t necessarily mean retreating into the forest, but becoming a forest and sharing wisdom with others.

Host Anuradha Varma, co-founder of Gen Seasoned, is a journalist and Mindset Coach.

Follow Vandana Srivastava: LinkedIn
Zuva Life Recommends: Reading List

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com
Timestamps: 
01:38 People are transitioning into mid-life earlier
04:30 Starting Zuva Life; watching her parents ageing
06:50 Defining purpose 08:20 When the old maps fail, redesigning our life
11:09 Vanaprastha, becoming the forest
15:15 Challenges of mid-life—empty-nesters, menopause, caregiving responsibilities, etc
18:08 Ninety-year-old participant at the workshop
20:40 The retirement age is not realistic
23:51 “Seenagers” or “senior teenagers”
25:15 “Just turned 60, but I’m not done”
28:00 Corporate conversations around reframing retirement
30:35 Book recommendations

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised. ]]>2029emptynesters,reframingretirement,vanaprasthafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-scrabble-across-a-generation-mohan-chunkath-69-suyash-manchali-15--70293626
Chennai-based Mohan was the first player to represent India at the World Scrabble Championship held in 1999 at Melbourne, Australia. He also represented India in the World Scrabble Championship Tournaments in 2001, 2005 and 2016. Bengaluru-based Suyash has won many laurels, such as becoming the Under-12 world champion in WYSC 2019 (Malaysia), U-14 world champion in WYSC 2021 (Online), U-16 second runner-up in WYSC 2023 (Thailand), 10th place in WYSC 2023 (Thailand), U-16 world champion in WYSC 2024 (Sri Lanka), Runner-up of 2024 World Youth Scrabble Championship (Sri Lanka). He has also been the 2nd runner up at the Asia Youth Cup 2024 and U-14 runner-up at Asia Youth Cup 2022.

For more information, visit: Scrabble Association of India 
Host Anuradha Varma, co-founder of Gen Seasoned, is a journalist and Mindset Coach. 

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Timestamps: 
01:16 Mohan Chunkath’s introduction
05:15 Suyash’s initiation into Scrabble
06:23 Mohan’s initial days in Scrabble
12:48 Probability vs playability
23:11 Suyash on why chess scores over Scrabble
25:28 Suyash’s preparation routine; never picked up a dictionary; online apps & tools
27:50 Mohan on how Scrabble is a proprietary game, but needs to be treated as a professional sport
30:40 On Nigel Richards, world Scrabble champion
33:37 Mohan on Ganesh Ashirvadam, now retired, as superior to Nigel
37:48 How the World Youth Championship works
42:54 Mohan on evolution of dictionaries
51:30 Suyash balancing Scrabble practice with homework
51:42 Mohan on being active in the Scrabble circuit
56:53 Studying and playing across generations
01:01:05 The case for promoting Scrabble as a sport

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293626Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:28:04 +0000Anuradha Varma“Scrabble is my life, the rest is a game,” says 69-year-old Mohan Verghese Chunkath, retired IAS officer and national Scrabble champion many times over, in conversation with 15-year-old Suyash Manchali, himself a top-rated player. Their love for...
Chennai-based Mohan was the first player to represent India at the World Scrabble Championship held in 1999 at Melbourne, Australia. He also represented India in the World Scrabble Championship Tournaments in 2001, 2005 and 2016. Bengaluru-based Suyash has won many laurels, such as becoming the Under-12 world champion in WYSC 2019 (Malaysia), U-14 world champion in WYSC 2021 (Online), U-16 second runner-up in WYSC 2023 (Thailand), 10th place in WYSC 2023 (Thailand), U-16 world champion in WYSC 2024 (Sri Lanka), Runner-up of 2024 World Youth Scrabble Championship (Sri Lanka). He has also been the 2nd runner up at the Asia Youth Cup 2024 and U-14 runner-up at Asia Youth Cup 2022.

For more information, visit: Scrabble Association of India 
Host Anuradha Varma, co-founder of Gen Seasoned, is a journalist and Mindset Coach. 

Email: genseasoned@gmail.com

Timestamps: 
01:16 Mohan Chunkath’s introduction
05:15 Suyash’s initiation into Scrabble
06:23 Mohan’s initial days in Scrabble
12:48 Probability vs playability
23:11 Suyash on why chess scores over Scrabble
25:28 Suyash’s preparation routine; never picked up a dictionary; online apps & tools
27:50 Mohan on how Scrabble is a proprietary game, but needs to be treated as a professional sport
30:40 On Nigel Richards, world Scrabble champion
33:37 Mohan on Ganesh Ashirvadam, now retired, as superior to Nigel
37:48 How the World Youth Championship works
42:54 Mohan on evolution of dictionaries
51:30 Suyash balancing Scrabble practice with homework
51:42 Mohan on being active in the Scrabble circuit
56:53 Studying and playing across generations
01:01:05 The case for promoting Scrabble as a sport

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>4157scrabble,scrabbleandmath,scrabbleinindia,scrabblevschessfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-ikigai-meets-longevity-in-a-card-game-shubham-vernekar-flo--70293390
Interviewer Anuradha Varma is a journalist and Mindset Coach, and co-founder of Gen Seasoned.

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Shubham Vernekar and Flo card game
1:00 Shubham's Background in Product Design
3:00 The Flo project and why they decided to apply for the Stanford Design Challenge.
6:00 Understanding longevity and well-being
12:00 How information overload affects productivity in the current generation
15:00 Zen, the first product created by the team, which uses the Pomodoro technique for time management
18:00 Flo card game design and focus
24:00 Ikigai philosophy in Flo
27:00 Market launch plans

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70293390Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:08:09 +0000Anuradha VarmaIn conversation with Shubham Ramesh Vernekar, who was part of the team at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati that designed the game Flo, a deck-building card game inspired by ikigai. Flo won second place in Stanford Center on Longevity’s...
Interviewer Anuradha Varma is a journalist and Mindset Coach, and co-founder of Gen Seasoned.

Get in touch at genseasoned@gmail.com

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Shubham Vernekar and Flo card game
1:00 Shubham's Background in Product Design
3:00 The Flo project and why they decided to apply for the Stanford Design Challenge.
6:00 Understanding longevity and well-being
12:00 How information overload affects productivity in the current generation
15:00 Zen, the first product created by the team, which uses the Pomodoro technique for time management
18:00 Flo card game design and focus
24:00 Ikigai philosophy in Flo
27:00 Market launch plans

Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.]]>1930cardgame,longevity,multigenerational,seniorcommunityfalse1full