A Considered Life

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders and it's definitely not just for men. In this episode, we dive in to the science -backed benefits of creatine supplementation for women, from improved strength and muscle tone to enhanced cognitive function, energy and hormonal health.

As we mention in this episode below is the link to one of the journal articles we discuss.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/

Smith-Ryan, A,E., Cabre, H.E., Eckerson, J.E, Candow, D.G (2021) Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A lifespan perspective. Nutrients 13,3:877 doi: 10.3390/nu13030877

We are not expert gardeners...yet. In this episode, we sit down with our friend and neighbour, Alison, the lovely person behind the most beautiful garden on the block. We discuss practical tips for beginner gardeners, from choosing what to plant and finding the right garden spot, to fertilizing, composting, and more. This episode is full of down-to-earth conversation around gardening.

We are not expert gardeners... yet. In this episode, we sit down with our friend and neighbour, Alison - the mastermind behind the most beautiful garden on the block. We discuss practical tips for beginner gardeners, from choosing what to plant and finding the right garden spot, to fertilizing, composting, and more. This episode is full of down-to-earth conversation around gardening.

We all know our chronological age- the number of candles on our birthday cake. But what about our biological age.

In this episode we discuss the difference between chronological and biological age and why our body might be aging faster (or slower) than the calendar suggests. Join us as we discuss measuring our biological age and ways that we can improve our biological age.

In this episode we review our experiences at the Heart and Soul Retreat in Otford, NSW. We reflect on our overnight stay, the class schedule, the accommodation and the food that's included.

Here, we close out 2025 with our final episode of the year. As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of work, family obligations, and year-end functions. But amidst the chaos, there is one habit that stands above the rest when it comes to longevity and wellbeing - getting good sleep, and should be our number one focus.We discuss why this is so important and the other top habits recommended by Bryan Johnson who is known for his extreme anti-aging regime. We also delve into how some of our own habits have slipped in this crazy time of the year. Please join us and have a listen.

In this week's episode we discuss how our V02 max can be used as a predictor of longevity and that increasing our V02 max can have an impact for the better on our lifespan and health span. Listen as we discuss how we tested our V02 max and how we plan on increasing our V02max.

In this episode we sit down with our significant others to interview them on their views of our podcast and the changes that have been made as a result of our learning. They kindly answer our questions so you can hear how the changes for health and longevity have gone within our families.

Our conversation this week is about the effects of stress within our bodies and when stress can be good. We share what we have learned from Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, author of The Stress Paradox: Why you need stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier and also Dr. Lila Landowski, who is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. We also discuss the ways we can support our bodies in managing stress.

In this episode we dive into natural cleaning products- what they are, how they work and the swaps we have made to avoid harsh chemicals in our homes. We'll explore the harsh chemicals that are found in common cleaning products and the impacts they can have on our health. We also discuss the effectiveness of natural cleaners in killing bacteria.