Fit For My Age

What if you left booze behind? You started with good intentions, just thirty days without alcohol, but somehow you never remembered to return to the booze.

That is what Paul McCormack did.

In this episode of The Independent Minds Paul explains to Michael Millward how his life changed after just thirty days without an alcoholic drink.

It was such a positive change that Paul decided to continue living alcohol free.

Paul describes how he was a middle-lane drinker, who considered his relationship with and consumption of alcohol to be normal.

The during lockdown with lots of free time on his hands he examined his relationship with booze and the journey to sobriety started.

Now Paul is a qualified positive psychology coach with an alcohol-free specialisation. He helps other 'middle-lane drinkers' do what he did; better understand their relationship with alcohol and works with them to achieve their goals while they take a break from the booze.

Proactive Positive Ageing.

Alcohol can have a dramatic impact on your health. Knowing the affect alcohol has had on your health can influence the best way to achieve an alcohol-free life.

It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.

York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.

Visit York Test and use this discount code AGE25.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform that really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Alcohol-free Travel and alcohol-free locations

Holidays are often when the temptation to drink alcohol can become irresistible. To find alcohol-free ways to travel and destinations visit the Ultimate Travel Club for trade prices on flights, hotels, and holidays. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Paul McCormack at Abeceder.co.uk.

Leaving Booze Behind

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Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

There is a link in the description that will take you to more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

An increasing number of people are deciding that they want to live an alcohol-free life. Many will use healthy eating campaigns like Dryuary as the catalyst for starting their new alcohol-free life. Yet living alcohol-free can be more complicated than simply switching to soft or alcohol-free versions of your favourite tipple.

In this conversation Michael Millward explores with Keith Cronin the founder of alcohol-free living discuss how complex our relationship with alcohol is and why this can make achieving an alcohol-free life more difficult than we might expect.

By the end of this episode of Fit For My Age you will be equipped with the information you need to overcome many of the obstacles make achieving an alcohol-free life so difficult.

Proactive Positive Ageing.

Alcohol can have a dramatic impact on your health. Knowing the affect alcohol has had on your health can influence the best way to achieve an alcohol-free life. It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.

York Test provides an Annual Health Test., that includes a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.

Access York Test and use this discount code AGE25.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. Zencastr really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Alcohol-free Travel and alcohol-free locations

Holidays are often when the temptation to drink alcohol can become irresistible. To find alcohol-free ways to travel and destinations visit the Ultimate Travel Club at  for trade prices on flights, hotels, and holidays. Use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee.  ABEC79

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Keith Cronin at Abeceder.co.uk. 

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code. WPFNUQHU

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk https://www.abeceder.co.uk. 

We recommend the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Bracha Goetz is the author of more than forty children’s books that help children's souls shine.

In this episode of Fit For My Age Bracha explains to host Michael Millward how being consciously grateful can be the key to achieving a life that is full of joy.

Bracha explains the first steps of the Pleasure Ladder, a model of joy that can be used to help you focus on adding more joyful activities to your day.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Travel to Baltimore

Bracha Goetz lives in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. If you would like to visit Maryland or elsewhere in the USA, the best way to make your travel arrangements is with The Ultimate Travel Club, because The Ultimate Travel Club is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.

Use this discount code ABEC79 at Ultimate Travel Club to receive a discount on your membership fee.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Bracha Goetz at Abeceder.co.uk.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Bracha.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Bracha, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

There is a link in the description that will take you to more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code.

Proactive Positive Ageing.

Knowing the risks early is an important part of maintaining good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.

York Test provides an Annual Health Test conducted by an experienced phlebotomist who will complete a Full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.

Access York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Most people don’t start running in their fifties, but then Paul Harvey is not most people.

In the latest episode of the special series of Fit For My Age programmes: Learning how to RUN. Paul, who is the host of the Life, Passion, and Business podcast explains to host Michael Millward how he improved his running technique.

Paul went from sore knees on the running machine to running a marathon.

In an information packed episode Paul describes his running journey. How he noticed changes in his body. Buying the correct running shoes, which is very important for the older runner. Adopting the 80/20 running technique and learning how he measures his aerobic fitness using VO2 max.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Travel to Inverness, Scotland

Paul Harvey lives in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. If you would like to visit the Highlands or elsewhere in Scotland, the best way to make your travel arrangements is with The Ultimate Travel Club, because The Ultimate Travel Club is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.

Visit the Ultimate Travel Club and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee. ABEC79

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Paul Harvey at Abeceder.co.uk .

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Paul.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Paul, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code for a discount on membership.  MILW10

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Dr Leke Asong is a GP who specialises in gut health.

In this episode of Fit For My Age Dr Leke explains to host Michael Millward that most doctors are trained to treat a patient’s symptoms. But as Dr Leke says this is the first step of treatment. Doctors should also investigate the root causes of a patient's condition.

In a far-ranging discussion Dr Leke explains that what we consume has an inevitable impact on how our bodies, brains and minds perform. We can he explains improve our health by improving our diet and our lifestyle.

Key to improving and maintaining good health is understanding how our gut works, how our digestive system works and identifying how to life more harmoniously with our body.

As well as explaining the logic of gut health management Dr Leke also explains the types of food we should be consuming if we want to achieve good gut health.

More information is available from Dr Asong’s website 

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Dr Asong at Abeceder.co.uk .

Being a Guest

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Dr Asong. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

Proactive Positive Ageing.

Knowing the risks early is an important part of maintaining good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.

York Test provides an Annual Health Test conducted by an experienced phlebotomist who will complete a Full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.

Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.

Three the network

Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.

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Thank you to you for listening.

Trina Wilcox was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) at the age of six. Some people would have believed that as a result running a marathon would be impossible, but with the help and support of family, friends and coaches Trina has run ten marathons (to date).

In this episode of Fit For My Age one of our Learning How to Run series Trina explains to Michael Millward some of the adjustments she made to be able to run marathons.

You will be surprised by Trina’s revelations!

Trina and Michael discuss the different ways in which they became runners. Trina also explains how she had dealt with the times that she has not been able to run because of illness or injury.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Trina Wilcox at Abeceder.co.uk 

Listen to Trina's internet radio station Run Radio 

Visiting Missouri

Trina is based in Missouri USA. If you would like to visit Missouri the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club, because that is where you can access trade prices for flights, hotels and holidays. Use my offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Trina.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Trina, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Daniel Hauge founder of passion4achievement.com has faced more than his fair share of hard times in his early years. As he reached adulthood, he also reached a cross roads, with two distinct choices. Continue on the road to self-destruction or turn his life around.

Daniel chose the later and embarked on an learning journey that enabled him to discover how he really wanted to live. That jouney led to the launch of Passion 4 Achievement, a coaching service that supports entrepreneurs and high achievers to achieve their highest level of performance whilst staying true to their values and priorities. 

In this episode, of Fit For My Age Daniel and Michael Millward discuss the basics of identifying what your values are. They also  some of the challenges that people face when trying to live a life based on their personal values.

Michael and Daniel also describe the mental and physical health and well-being benefit of a value-based life.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. 

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Daniel Hauge at Abeceder.co.uk

Visiting Denmark

Daniel is based in Denmark. If you would like to visit Denmark the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club, which is where you can access trade prices for flights, hotels and holidays. Use my offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Daniel.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Daniel, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. 

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk. 

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Nancy Schwartz is a Health, Life and Retirement adviser who thinks that everyone should be thinking more about how we want to live in retirement before we retire. Too many people, she says, wait until they don’t have to go to work anymore to decide how they want to live in retirement.

In this episode of Fit For My Age Nancy explains to host Michael Millward how anyone can build a plan for retirement that goes beyond the financial to create a real blueprint for living a fulfilled retirement. 

Nancy can be contacted at Envision Healthy Retirement.

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. 

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Nancy Schwartz at Abeceder.co.uk.

Visiting New York, New York, USA   

Nancy is based in the New York City metropolitan area USA

If you would like to visit New York the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club because that is where you can access trade prices on flights, hotels and holidays. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing us to Nancy.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Nancy, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership. 

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, in the United Kingdom, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Over eight years as a personal trainer Scott Friedman  witnessed a lot of people struggle fulfil their fitness aspirations. They were putting the work in, but the results didn’t materialise.

Scott decided that this provided a great opportunity for him, so he set about finding out why his great workout programmes and diet did not work for some people.

His research identified that before attempting anything new you need to have the correct mindset.

In this episode of The Independent Minds Scott explains how he had turned the findings of his research into a new approach to health, well-being, and personal training.

You will hear Scott and host Michael Millward discuss the connections between mindset, and sustainable actions.  The importance of developing gratitude, self-awareness, and building momentum.

In this episode, of The Independent Minds Scott mentions Malnati’s  an Italian restaurant in Chicago and the nutritional value of a pizza. Scott has requested that we include a link to the nutritional information provided by Manati’s on their website 

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. 

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Cathy Nesbitt at Abeceder.

Visiting Chicago   

Scott Is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA

If you would like to visit Toronto or Canada the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club.

 Visit the Ultimate Travel Club  and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee.

• ABEC79

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Scott.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Scott, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code for a discount on membership. 

MILW10

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone in the UK, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

There is a link in the description that will take you to more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three and the special offers available when you quote my referral code.

WPFNUQHU

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.

Cathy Nesbitt is a Worm Advocate, Sprout Grower, and Laughter Yoga Teacher. 

In the 2002 Cathy decided that setting up a worm composting business would be a good way to contribute to protecting the environment. 

After ten years of hearing people make derisory comments, she almost made the decision to give up. But then Cathy discovered Laughter Yoga. The lessons she learnt about life saved her business.

Now Cathy also runs Cathy’s Chuckle Club. 

In this episode of Fit For My Age, Cathy Nesbitt and Michael Millward discuss why laughing for the health of it has a positive impact on our health and well-being.

Cathy explains the science of laughing and how the process of laughing changes how the human body functions.

Hear what happens when Michael puts Cathy’s suggestions in to action.

Visiting Canada    

Cathy lives in Toronto Canada. If you would like to visit Toronto or Canada the best place to make your travel arrangements is The Ultimate Travel Club, because that is where you can access trade prices on hotels, flights and many more travel purchases.

Visit the Ultimate Travel Club and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee.

• ABEC79

Fit For My Age is made on Zencastr.

Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.

If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. 

Find out more about both Michael Millward and Cathy Nesbitt at Abeceder.co.uk.

Matchmaker.fm

Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for the introduction to Cathy.

If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Cathy, you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code for a discount on membership. 

• MILW10

Three the network

If you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.

Visit Three for more information about business and personal telecom solutions, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code.

• WPFNUQHU

Being a Guest

If you would like to be a guest on Fit For My Age, please contact using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.

We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

We appreciate every like, download, and subscriber.

Thank you for listening.