Re-Think Aging: Redefining Vitality at Every Stage
Empowering conversations for conscious aging
Join us on Re-Think Aging as we explore how functional medicine, vibrant longevity, and emotional well-being can transform the way you experience life—no matter your age. Discover fresh perspectives, expert interviews, and practical tools to help you age with purpose, energy, and joy.
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Dive into our curated podcast library, where expert insights, real-life stories, and practical tools come together to help you age with vitality, intention, and joy. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or inspiration, you'll find empowering content to support your next chapter.
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E6: The Relationship Between Sex Hormones & the Brain
In this episode, Dr. Cindy takes you on a fascinating deep dive into the powerful connection between hormonal balance and brain health—spotlighting four essential hormones you can’t ignore: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. You’ll hear how these chemical messengers shape your memory, focus, mood, sleep, and energy—and why imbalances often sneak up as brain fog, irritability, restless nights, or all-day fatigue.
E5: My Approach to Cognitive Decline Prevention & Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Cindy shares insights on how to maintain cognitive health and overall vitality as you age. Drawing from 25 years of clinical practice and foundational mentorship from experts such as Dr. Dale Bredesen, Dr. Datis Kharrazian, and Dr. Daniel Amen, she emphasizes the importance of joy, connection, and personalized care in preventing cognitive decline. Dr. Cindy also introduces her three pillars of brain and body vitality: uncovering risk factors for cognitive decline, optimizing epigenetic inputs, and nurturing joy and community.
E3: The Brain-Heart Connection: What My Grandmother’s Stroke Taught Me About Aging Well
In this episode of Re-Think Aging, Dr. Cindy explores the body’s remarkable capacity to heal and highlights the critical importance of vascular health through a vivid analogy: blood vessels as life-giving rivers. She explains how the endothelium—the inner lining of blood vessels—plays a central role in overall well-being, and how its dysfunction can lead to chronic, degenerative diseases. Drawing on personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Cindy underscores the urgency of preventive care and lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, time-restricted eating, quality sleep, and effective stress management, to support both vascular and brain health.
E2: Guarding Your Brain: 10 Strategies to Protect Your Vascular Health
In this episode of Re-Think Aging, Dr. Cindy explores the vital topic of protecting your brain’s blood vessels to support overall health and prevent cognitive decline. She highlights the role of the endothelial glycocalyx—a delicate lining within our blood vessels that regulates blood pressure, shields against oxidative stress, and preserves vascular integrity. Dr. Cindy explains how aging, stress, environmental pollutants, and other factors can damage this protective layer, increasing the risk of vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
E1: My Top 10 Longevity Habits – What I Do to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Spiritually Rooted as I Age
In the premiere episode of Re-Think Aging, Dr. Cindy Libert shares her top 10 lifestyle medicine tips for living longer—and better. Blending science with soul, she covers essential habits like quality sleep, whole foods, hydration, movement, and stress management, while also highlighting the power of functional medicine, mindset, and breath work. With warmth and clarity, Dr. Cindy offers simple yet powerful ways to take charge of your health and thrive through midlife and beyond.
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Stay informed with our latest blog entries, featuring expert tips, actionable advice, and inspiring stories. Discover new ways to support your health and take steps toward a vibrant, balanced life.
Brain Fog and Memory Loss: The Hidden Fire You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Chronic inflammation often underlies common cognitive complaints like brain fog, memory lapses, and mental fatigue—yet it’s frequently overlooked in conventional care. When inflammation becomes persistent, it disrupts neuronal communication, weakens the blood-brain barrier, and impairs energy production in the brain. Root causes range from gut dysfunction and blood sugar imbalances to environmental toxins and chronic infections. Identifying and addressing these inflammatory drivers through targeted testing and lifestyle interventions can restore mental clarity and memory function.
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Chronic Infections in Warm Weather: How Functional Medicine Supports Your Immune System
Warm weather and seasonal changes can trigger flare-ups of persistent infections by stressing the body through heat, dehydration, allergens, and disrupted routines. Unlike acute illnesses, chronic infections simmer quietly and weaken immune function over time. Functional medicine tackles root causes—assessing gut health, nutrient status, toxin burdens, and stealth pathogens—to create individualized plans. Summer strategies like anti-inflammatory nutrition, proper hydration, gentle movement, and targeted supplements help bolster resilience and prevent relapses.
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Mosquitoes and Your Health: Understanding Vector-Borne Diseases in North Carolina
Summer in Western North Carolina brings increased mosquito activity and a heightened risk of vector-borne diseases such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, and travel-related Zika. Vulnerable groups—including children, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses—are most at risk of severe symptoms. Combining traditional prevention (repellent, eliminating standing water) with dietary, lifestyle, and supplement strategies offers comprehensive protection and faster recovery.
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