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• Seven Years in a Subaru — From the Deep South to Himalayan Summits: Discipline, Focus, and Not Done Yet at 65

  Imagine growing up in the conservative Deep South, where young women were expected to play it safeNow imagine trading that world for Himalayan storms, frozen walls, and a seven-year stretch of living out of a Subaru to chase something bigger.Kitty Calhoun did exactly that. She became the first North American woman to summit Dhaulagiri and the first woman to climb Makalu’s West Pillar—two of the hardest, highest peaks on Earth. Along the way she’s survived avalanches, eight-day storms, and the loneliness of cutting new lines where no woman had before.But at 65, Kitty’s story isn’t about danger or glory—it’s about clarity. About the discipline, focus, and simplicity that have allowed her to keep climbing, mentoring, and living fully decades after most people would have retired their harness.In this conversation, we explore:Growing up in the Deep South and breaking gender barriers in one of the world’s most male-dominated arenasWhat surviving a Himalayan storm taught her about resilience and prioritiesHow seven years of minimalist living shaped her philosophy on focus and freedomThe difference between chasing summits and finding meaning in the climb itselfWhat she’s learned about longevity, humility, and living with purpose at 65Kitty also shares how she’s passing her lessons forward—through mentoring younger women, climate advocacy, and a renewed connection to simplicity in an age of excess.This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered how to stay passionate, grounded, and physically vibrant as the years go by—and how courage can evolve from proving yourself to knowing yourself.🔑 TakeawaysDiscipline is freedom; simplicity sharpens focus.Strength doesn’t fade with age—it refines.True leadership is opening doors for others, not standing on top of them.The outdoors isn’t an escape—it’s a mirror.📚 References & LinksKitty Calhoun – Protect Our WintersTEDx Talk: “Last Ascents” by Kitty CalhounPatagonia Profile: Kitty Calhoun📸 Jay Smith--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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• Fuel for the Long Haul — EC Synkowski on Simple, Science-Backed Nutrition (Rebroadcast)

  Nutrition advice is everywhere — and most of it overcomplicates what should be simple. In this replay, EC Synkowski, founder of Optimize Me Nutrition and creator of the 800-Gram Challenge, shares a refreshingly practical approach to fueling performance, recovery, and longevity.She’s coached CrossFit athletes, corporate teams, and everyday movers — and she’s one of the most grounded, science-based voices in nutrition today.🧠 What You’ll LearnThe 800-Gram Challenge: a data-driven, no-BS way to eat more fruits and vegetablesHow much protein we really need (and why “more” isn’t always better)Why consistency beats restriction for long-term healthHow to eat well when you’re on the road, in the mountains, or living out of a vanWhat truly matters more than supplements for living long and strong🥦 About EC SynkowskiEC is a licensed dietitian, CrossFit seminar staff alum, and the creator of The Consistency Project podcast. Through her brand Optimize Me Nutrition, she helps people cut through the noise of fad diets with simple frameworks that actually work.🌐 optimizemenutrition.com 📸 Instagram: @optimizemenutrition 🎙️ Podcast: The Consistency Project--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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• Ice Miles, Shark Teeth, and the Longest Battle of Her Life: At 59, Charlotte Brynn Shares Her Path to Flow and Mastery

  At 59, Charlotte Brynn has swum across some of the world’s most punishing channels — in pitch black, in near-freezing water, and even after being bitten by a shark. But her story is more than toughness.It’s about what happens when you don’t reach your goal — not once, but five times. It’s about staying in the fight for 12 years to complete the English Channel. And it’s about discovering that real strength isn't just physical — it's the willingness to try again, and again, and again.In this conversation, we cover:What it’s like to swim a full ice mile (41°F water, no wetsuit, no room for error)The shark bite during her Catalina Channel swim — and why she kept goingWhy she failed the English Channel five times — and why the sixth attempt finally workedHow she learned to let go of outcome and embrace self-loveCoaching insights that go far beyond swimming: discomfort, confidence jars, and showing upWhat “ageless” really means when you’ve swum through jellyfish, sewage, and self-doubtThis episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and choosing growth over comfort — no matter your age.🔗 Resources + MentionsCharlotte’s site: brynnswim.comThe Swimming Hole (Vermont): theswimmingholestowe.comInternational Ice Swimming Association: iceswimming.comCharlotte’s 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Swim: NYC SwimJoan Weisberg, past guest and friend of Charlotte — hear her story in [“Out of the Box at 75” → Episode #92]--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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• The Space Between Breaths: Everest, Whitewater, and Aging Boldly — at 56, Erik Still Trusts the Outdoors as His Greatest Teacher

  What does it take to climb into the unknown — when you can’t see the way forward?Erik Weihenmayer is one of the most accomplished adventure athletes of our time. The first blind person to summit Mount Everest, he has since climbed the Seven Summits, led expeditions around the world, and kayaked the full 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. Now 56, Erik continues to seek awe and discomfort — from the storm-battered granite towers of the Bugaboos to the whitewater chaos of the Colorado River.But this episode isn’t about past headlines. It’s about fire. About why Erik calls the outdoors “the greatest laboratory for learning.” About how aging reshapes goals without dimming curiosity. About the difference between fear that paralyzes and fear that sharpens. And about the daily experiments in trust, grit, and reinvention that make a life feel ageless.If you’ve ever felt like your best adventures are behind you, Erik’s story is a reminder: the summit isn’t a peak on a map. It’s the choice to keep moving into uncertainty, one step, one breath at a time.In This Episode:What the Bugaboos taught Erik about patience, fire, and partnershipFrom hating hiking as a teen to discovering the outdoors as a lifelong teacherHow he climbs by feel and trust — and the most intense “unknown” he’s faced on a wallThe reality of kayaking blind through Class V rapids in the Grand CanyonHow aging has shifted his goals and risk calculus at 56Life outside the mountains: family, home, and the small rituals that keep him groundedWhat fulfillment means now: summits vs. unlocking others’ potentialWhy “No Barriers” is more than a slogan — it’s a mindset for every season of lifeReferences & ResourcesErik’s book: No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon — Amazon linkErik’s organization: No Barriers USAErik’s website: erikweihenmayer.com--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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• Out of the Box at 75: Joan & Doug Are Ultra-Athletes Rewriting Aging — with Smarter Training, Adaptive Nutrition, and Bold Reinvention — Together

  What does it look like to age curiously, train smarter, and build a life of meaning—together?Meet Joan Weisberg-Beyerlein and Doug Beyerlein: partners in life, love, and adventure. At 75, Joan is training for a 10-mile open water swim in Vermont. Doug is still running ultramarathons and logging 3-hour trail runs for fun. Between them, they’ve overcome addiction, burnout, injury, and the daily cultural script that says we should be slowing down by now.In this lively, thoughtful, and often hilarious conversation, we unpack:How Joan went from overweight and smoking to marathon runner at 30—and then started swimming ag 65Doug’s journey from high school chess club president to finishing over 70 ultramarathonsHow they met later in life and built a bond rooted in adventure, reinvention, and playWhat it means to train with intention, embrace adaptive nutrition, and keep redefining yourselfHow to live so fully that you end up educating your own doctor about agingThis episode is about more than swimming or ultrarunning. It’s about living with joy, curiosity, and self-awareness—at any age.🧠 Key Takeaways🎯 You’re never too old to change your story—from addiction or burnout to high performance🥗 What “adaptive nutrition” actually looks like in your 70s—and why one-size-fits-all fails us as we age🧘 How injury can become a gateway to deeper self-awareness and healing❤️ The joy of doing hard things together and how love itself can be an act of reinvention🧪 Aging well = training the mind, body, and spirit with intention and playfulness--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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