{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62f34c0fc8c50f001332677e/69caa5d803f0e15830f600e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S5E08. Longevity and GLP-1s: What Actually Works and What Doesn’t with Dr Sebastian Pedersen","description":"<p>Longevity is trending.</p><p>But most people are still overlooking what actually drives it.</p><p>At the same time, GLP-1s and peptides are on the rise. Powerful tools, but often used without the structure or understanding required to make them effective.</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Sebastian Pedersen to break down what actually works.</p><p>We cover the fundamentals of longevity, where GLP-1s fit, and what you need to have in place if you’re thinking about using them.</p><p>Because this is not just about weight loss.</p><p>It’s about long-term health, performance, and staying at the top</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, Dr Sebastian covers</strong></p><ul><li>The key drivers of longevity and healthspan</li><li>Why VO2 max and strength matter more than most people realise</li><li>What peptides and GLP-1s are and how they work</li><li>Who GLP-1s are actually for and where they are being overused</li><li>The risk of muscle and bone loss with weight-focused approaches</li><li>Why behaviour change still underpins everything</li><li>What an effective exit strategy looks like</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Quotes</strong></p><p>“GLP-1s are a tool. Not the solution.”</p><p>“If you are not protecting muscle and bone, you are trading short-term outcomes for long-term problems.”</p><p>“This is not about a replacement for sleep because nothing replaces sleep, but it is a possible support tool when you are under more load than usual.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><strong>(00:00) – Why longevity is misunderstood and the rise of shortcuts</strong></p><p><strong>(02:30) – Dr Sebastian’s story and shift to preventative health</strong></p><p><strong>(07:30) – The core pillars that actually drive longevity</strong></p><p><strong>(10:00) – VO2 max, strength and what the data tells us</strong></p><p><strong>(13:00) – What peptides are and why they’re trending</strong></p><p><strong>(17:00) – Regulation, safety and the reality in Australia</strong></p><p><strong>(19:00) – What GLP-1s are and how they work</strong></p><p><strong>(23:00) – Who GLP-1s are for and where they are being overused</strong></p><p><strong>(27:00) – The risk to muscle, bone and long-term health</strong></p><p><strong>(30:00) – Exit strategies and why most people get this wrong</strong></p><p><strong>(33:00) – The ideal conditions if you are going to use GLP-1s</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>More about Dr Sebastian</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.longev.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.longev.com.au</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/LongevHealth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Longev Lens Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Take the High-Performance Profile Quiz</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jessicaspendlove.com/quiz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jessicaspendlove.com/quiz/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Everything about me can be found here:<strong> </strong><a href=\"http://www.jessicaspendlove.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.jessicaspendlove.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in having me as a speaker you can find out more here: <a href=\"https://jessicaspendlove.com/speaking/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://jessicaspendlove.com/speaking/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jess_spendlove_dietitian/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/jess_spendlove_dietitian/?hl=en</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can find me on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-spendlove-64173bb8/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-spendlove-64173bb8/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to contact me directly? </p><p>Email Jess@JessicaSpendlove.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jess Spendlove"}