Modern Aging

Anxiety is prevalent right now because of the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, political unrest, and overall daily stress. Paul Gowin, certified high performance expert, former Mustang Marine and founder of the Take Command Project, shares several tools to help us get a handle on our emotions. One of the tools that Paul shares is breathwork. He talks us through how to use our breath to gain perspective so that we can orient ourselves to take action.

When Risa’s daughter first showed symptoms of Covid-19, she panicked just realizing how serious and prevalent the disease is. Panic and fear are caused by a lack of knowledge, preparation, and understanding. Listen to gain some knowledge and how to prepare properly. Risa shares tips about how to treat Covid-19 symptoms at home, how to protect yourself from someone who is showing symptoms, and what to do during recovery.

In this episode of Modern Aging, host Risa Morimoto shares her family’s experience with Covid-19. Her daughter came home with symptoms of Covid-19 in March during the beginning weeks of the pandemic. A few days later, her husband also fell ill, but experienced different symptoms that ended up lasting a month. Risa cared for both her daughter and her husband by using natural remedies.  Find out how Risa stayed healthy and learned how to create a safe living environment.

Today’s guest is Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya.  She is an Ayurvedic and holistic medical doctor practicing in New York.  She shares the basics of India's 5000+ year old healing modality and how its treatments are used for many illnesses by restoring the body back in balance so that the immune system can function at its optimum to fight disease and sickness.

For many of us, quarantine has led to weight gain because we’ve found comfort in food and sedentary activities like binge watching movies. In this episode of Modern Aging, host and integrative nutrition health coach Risa Morimoto walks through how to permanently lose the weight by implementing healthy lifestyle changes. 

Risa Morimoto chats with friend and real estate agent Taniel Chemsian in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and talk about the top reasons why you should retire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and what it is really like to live there.

I've spent most of my career behind the camera interviewing people for documentaries and TV and now I get to do it for a topic that I am truly passionate about: health and well-being in midlife.  

Thanks so much for being curious and joining me.  This podcast is for those who are interested in learning about alternative and holistic ways to approach health, wealth, body, mind and spirit.  I share tips and thoughts on innovative ideas around health and aging as well as interview top experts from everything from food and nutrition, ideal places to retire, to mindset and getting your finances under control.  I take a whole life approach because how you are with your self, in your relationships, at home and at work affects your health and overall wellness.  I want you to live vibrantly now so that you can thrive later.

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This episode was originally recorded in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic for Modern Aging’s YouTube Channel.  Host Risa Morimoto addresses anxiety, fear, and panic about Covid-19. She offers guidance on how to take a step back to stay in perspective. There’s a lot of things we can’t control like who gets sick or who loses their job, but there are some things that we can control in order to overcome much of the fear and anxiety associated with the pandemic.

One of the things that we can control is how we live and adjust our lifestyle during this time. Adjustments like washing our hands more often and coughing into our elbows are essential new habits for all of us to protect ourselves and others.  Meditate, taking conscious deep breaths can also help with anxiety.   There are things that you can do to comfort yourself and loved ones during these unprecedented times.