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He Reinvented His Health at 60, Now He’s Running Half Marathons at 72: Norman Calvo
What if your best decades started after 60? Norman Calvo proves they can.
7 September 20261 hr 0 min
Podcast
The Resilient LifeThe Art of Ageing Strong
Conversations about the practical side of staying strong, fit, healthy and capable as we age, exercise, nutrition, recovery, resilience and behaviour change, hosted by Chris Deavin. Every episode can be played here on the page.
What you’ll hear
Built around what actually changes outcomes
No gimmicks and no quick fixes. The show stays close to the things that decide how you age: capability, consistency and the systems that support both.
Strength and fitness
Training that preserves muscle, movement and cardiovascular capacity across decades.
Nutrition in real life
Eating well around travel, long days and hospitality, using defaults rather than willpower.
Recovery and stress
Sleep, downshifting and the recovery that turns effort into adaptation.
Behaviour change
Identity, environment and simplicity, why plans hold or quietly stop.
Healthy ageing claims
Sorting the evidence-based from the fashionable, without hype in either direction.
CapabilitySpan
Extending the years you spend at or close to your personal physical and mental best.
Latest episode
How to Train Your Mind for a Happier, More Resilient Life, with Monique Rhodes
You may know what you want to change. You may even understand the habits and beliefs holding you back. But what happens when your mind continues pulling you back towards the same reactions?
Episodes
Episode library
Every published episode, newest first. New episodes appear here automatically.
72 episodes available
Episode
John Uttley on Resilience, Health, and the Mindset That Carries You Through Pressure
Welcome to The Resilient Life, the podcast for people who want to stay healthy, capable, and strong through every stage of life. I’m Chris Deavin, and in this show we explore the habits, mindset, and resilience it takes to keep performing at a high level, especially as we get older.
19 August 20261 hr 12 min
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Guest Podcast: Kendra Kinnison
In this episode of The Resilient Life Podcast, Chris sits down with Kendra Kinnison for a candid conversation about balancing a demanding professional life with long-term health and well-being. Kendra shares how years of high stress, poor habits, and physical pain led her to make intentional changes that transformed the way she works, moves, and thinks about success.
30 July 202650 min
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Guest Episode: What It Takes To Run A Business While Staying Healthy
In this episode of The Resilient Life, Chris is joined by Steve Dye for an honest conversation about staying fit, strong, and healthy over 50 while balancing the demands of business, family, and everyday life.
23 July 202650 min
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Guest Episode: How A Successful Business Coach Stays Strong & Fit
In this episode of The Resilient Life: The Art of Aging Strong, Chris Deavin speaks with business coach Lydia Axe about building a successful life on your own terms.
16 July 202655 min
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The 7 Habits I Now Prioritise in My Mid-50s (That I Wish I'd Started Earlier)
What if ageing well isn't about doing more, but doing the right things consistently?
9 July 202629 min
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Nutrition Strategies for Leaders: Why Successful Professionals Struggle to Eat Well
The problem isn't knowing what to eat, it's building a nutrition system that supports your health, performance and resilience when work, stress and life are at their busiest.
2 July 202621 min
Episode
What If Your Health Isn't Competing With Your Career?
Many successful professionals see their health as something they need to fit around their career. But what if that's the wrong way of looking at it?
19 June 202624 min
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What 15 Hours in a Backyard Ultra Taught Me About Resilience
In this episode of The Resilient Life, I share the story of my Backyard Ultra experience, why I deliberately chose a challenge that only had a 50/50 chance of success, what kept me focused throughout months of training, and how falling short of my goal ultimately made me stronger.
11 June 20269 min
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The 80% Problem: Why Most Diets Fail As We Age (And What Actually Creates Lasting Health)
After nearly 30 years of coaching and living this myself through strength training and ultramarathons in my 50s, I’ve learnt that lasting health is rarely about the diet itself. It’s about building the mindset, environment, structure, and accountability that allow you to stay consistent when life gets hard.
28 May 20269 min
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You Are Stronger Than You Think: Why Your Mind Will Let You Down Before Your Body Does
In this episode of The Resilient Life — The Art of Ageing Strong, I explore one of the biggest lessons I have learned from running ultra marathons in my 50s: the body is often capable of far more than the mind allows.
21 May 202615 min
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Want Better Results As You Age? Make Sure You Do This One Thing.
If you’re over 50 and feel like you know what to do when it comes to your health, but you’re just not doing it consistently, this episode is for you.
16 April 20267 min
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If You Fix These 5 Nutrition Habits, Everything Changes After 50
Most people over 50 don’t struggle with knowing what to eat, they struggle with doing it consistently.
9 April 202612 min
Episode
Doing Everything Right… But Still Not Getting Results?
Most people believe that if they just try harder, train more, and stay disciplined, their body will eventually respond.
2 April 20268 min
Episode
The Hidden Driver of Ageing After 50 (It’s Not Diet or Exercise)
What if the reason you’re feeling more tired, slower to recover, and less resilient after 50 has nothing to do with your diet, sleep, or training?
26 March 202610 min
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How to Stay Strong After 50: The PerformanceSpan Strategy for Long-Term Health
Most health advice after 50 focuses on avoiding disease.
19 March 202612 min
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Why High Achievers Over 50 Struggle With Health Consistency (It’s Not Willpower)
In this episode of The Resilient Life, I explore a frustrating problem that many high-achieving professionals over 50 quietly struggle with: why it’s possible to be highly disciplined at work, yet inconsistent with your own health habits.
12 March 202618 min
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Stop Relying on Motivation: The Architecture of Consistency for Busy Adults
Why do you start strong on Monday… and fall apart by Thursday?
5 March 202613 min
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How to Stay Consistent With Fitness After 50 (Even With a Demanding Career)
If you are disciplined, driven and successful in your career, but inconsistent with your health, this episode is for you.
26 February 202612 min
Episode
The Rapid Reset Protocol: How to Recover Fast After a Bad Weekend
Have you ever woken up on a Monday morning feeling completely broken?
19 February 202611 min
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Without Accountability, Even High Achievers Drift After 50
Why do high-achieving professionals over 50 execute flawlessly in business, yet struggle to stay consistent with their health?
12 February 202617 min
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The Real Courage Required to Stay Healthy After 50
If you’re over 50, successful, and frustrated with your health, this episode is for you.
5 February 20269 min
Episode
There Is No Waiting Room
Welcome to the Resilient Life podcast, hosted by health coach Chris Deavin.
29 January 202613 min
Episode
Consistency Is Built Not Chased
This episode of The Resilient Life Podcast explains why consistency becomes harder after 50 and why motivation and willpower are no longer reliable tools for staying healthy.
22 January 202612 min
Episode
The Power of Now: Transform Your Future Health
In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, discover how to conquer the critical moment of decision-making in your health journey.
15 January 20268 min
Episode
Why Health Falls Apart After 50 — Even for Disciplined People
In this episode of The Resilient Life, we dive into the common struggles faced by experienced, capable individuals over 50 who find themselves quietly frustrated with their health.
8 January 20266 min
Episode
Why New Year's Resolutions Fail for Even the Most Disciplined
In this episode of The Resilient Life, discover why New Year’s resolutions often fail even for intelligent and disciplined individuals.
2 January 20266 min
Episode
Eating Enough Protein After 50: What Most People Get Wrong
In this episode of The Resilient Life, we dive into the importance of protein for those over 50. As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass unless we actively maintain it.
18 December 20256 min
Episode
Embrace Strength: Why Weight Loss Jabs Aren't the Answer in Midlife
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin delves into the controversial topic of weight loss injections, explaining why they may do more harm than good, especially for those over 50.
11 December 20258 min
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How to Stay Consistent With Exercise After 50
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin addresses the struggle many face in sticking to an exercise routine, particularly in midlife.
4 December 20257 min
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The New Rules of Weight Loss in Your 50s and Beyond
In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, Chris, the creator of the Wisdom Program, addresses a common concern for people in their fifties and beyond: how to lose weight as the body changes with age.
27 November 20258 min
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Why Willpower Isn't Enough Anymore As You Age. Try This Instead.
Join Chris Deavin, health coach and creator of the Wisdom Program, as he delves into why relying on willpower to maintain a healthy lifestyle often fails, especially as we age.
6 November 20256 min
Episode
Ditch the Plans, Embrace the Wisdom: Health Mastery After 50
In this episode of The Resilient Life, Chris Deavin explores the key message from Ryan Holiday’s book Wisdom Takes Work, that wisdom isn’t about knowing more, it’s about consistently living what you already know.
30 October 20256 min
Episode
Why Your Beliefs Are Keeping You Out Of Shape
We all like to think that logic drives our choices, but when it comes to health, fitness, and weight loss, emotion and belief are often in charge.
23 October 20257 min
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The Hidden Truth About Diets and Light Exposure
Everyone wants to know the best diet or workout plan, but very few ever ask the real question: can I stick to it long enough to make it work?
16 October 20258 min
Episode
Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough
Before you chase another “perfect plan,” pause for a moment.
10 October 20257 min
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From Routine to Resilient: Empowering Your Health Journey
In this episode of The Resilient Life, Chris Deavin discusses the vital role of resilience in maintaining health after the age of 50. While exercise was once about appearances, it now becomes crucial for lasting health and self-esteem.
2 October 20255 min
Episode
Real Strength: Ditch Perfection, Embrace Resilience
Welcome back to The Resilient Life with health coach Chris Deavin, creator of the Wisdom Program.
25 September 20255 min
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Resilience vs. Quick Fixes: Your Path to Sustained Health
Welcome to The Resilient Life! In this episode, Chris Deavin, health coach and founder of the Wisdom Program, discusses the crucial difference between short-term health progress and long-lasting results: resilience in habits.
11 September 20256 min
Episode
Health Isn’t About the Mirror — It’s About How You Feel
Discover why how you feel matters more than what you see in the mirror. Chris shares personal stories, client breakthroughs, and four practical steps to help you shift your focus from chasing looks to building true health resilience.
4 September 20256 min
Episode
Persistence Pays: How Trying Builds Your Stronger Self
Chris addresses the common reluctance to try due to past failures and emphasises that resilience is built through consistent efforts rather than perfection.
29 August 20256 min
Episode
The Trigger To Getting Stuff Done
Triggers are signals that shift your mindset from thinking about doing something to doing it.
21 August 20255 min
Episode
Health Resilience: Building a Future-Proof Body
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host and health coach Chris Deavin shares the transformative journey of Christine, a 55-year-old senior executive, who shifted from a reactive approach to health to a proactive one.
14 August 20256 min
Episode
Resilience in Health: Overcoming Setbacks
Join host Chris Deavin on The Resilient Life Podcast as he dives into the common challenge of setbacks in our health and fitness journeys.
7 August 20257 min
Episode
Rethink Your Time, Rebuild Your Health
In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, host Chris Deavin delves into the concept of time and its impact on our health.
31 July 20256 min
Episode
Keep It Simple — Roger’s Story and the Power of Simplicity in Health
In this episode, I share the story of my client Roger, who, like many, used to overcomplicate his approach to staying fit and healthy.
24 July 20257 min
Episode
Breaking Down Big Health Goals into Manageable Steps
In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, host Chris Deavin explains the importance of shifting your focus from outcomes to daily behaviours to achieve your health and fitness goals.
17 July 20256 min
Episode
Reframing Failure: The Key to Building Health Success
Welcome back to the Resilient Life Podcast! In this episode, we delve into Claire's inspiring journey towards lasting health, strength, and confidence.
10 July 20254 min
Episode
Unlock Lasting Health: Change Your Self-Talk, Change Your Life
In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, we delve into an often overlooked aspect of health — your inner dialogue.
3 July 20256 min
Episode
Transform Your Health: The Habits You Need to Quit Now
In today's episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin discusses the crucial steps necessary to improve your health, resilience, and wellbeing.
26 June 20256 min
Episode
The 1% Better Method: Transforming Health Without Perfection
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin introduces Susan, a 53-year-old navigating a high-pressure job, family life, and self-doubt.
18 June 20255 min
Episode
Building Health Resilience: A Client’s Story of Persistent Action
In this episode of 'The Resilient Life,' host Chris Deavin explores the science and stories behind forming lasting health habits.
11 June 20255 min
Episode
From Doughnuts to Discipline: Rewiring Your Choices for Good Health
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin delves into the science behind our cravings for unhealthy foods and explores how to rewire our brains for healthier habits.
4 June 20257 min
Episode
Cultivating Health Resilience Through Tiny Steps
Welcome to the Resilient Life Podcast with Chris Deavin!
28 May 20256 min
Episode
Empowered and Consistent: The Role of Accountability in Health Goals
Welcome to the Resilient Life Podcast with Chris Deavin!
21 May 20255 min
Episode
Setting the Vision: Cultivating Health Resilience Through Intentional Change
In this episode of The Resilient Life podcast, host Chris Deavin explores the concept of intentional change to build health resilience.
14 May 20255 min
Episode
Building Health Resilience Through Proactive Thinking
In this episode of The Resilient Life, we dive into the wonderful concept of health resilience through the lens of proactive thinking.
7 May 20256 min
Episode
Facing Fear: A Path to Health Resilience
We all know that fear can stop us in our tracks, but what if it didn't have to?
30 April 20255 min
Episode
Running Toward Health Resilience: Building Self-Belief
How do ultra runners conquer seemingly unreachable finish lines?
23 April 20256 min
Episode
Turning Health Advice into Action: Six Essential Mindset Skills
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless health tips out there?
16 April 20257 min
Episode
Unlocking Health Resilience: What's Holding You Back?
Ever wonder what's truly holding you back?
7 April 20256 min
Episode
The Fine Balance: Planning vs. Presence in Your Fitness Journey
Feeling overwhelmed by constant planning in your fitness routine?
28 March 20255 min
Episode
How Overcoming Mental Roadblocks Builds Health Resilience
Are mental roadblocks holding you back from achieving your health goals?
21 March 20257 min
Episode
Transforming Setbacks into Health Success
Ever wondered how feedback could be your secret weapon in building health resilience?
14 March 20254 min
Episode
How Do You Stick To Making A Change
Thinking about making a change to your health? 85% of health goals go unachieved, but with the right strategies, you can be in the winning 15%! Dive into my latest podcast on what it will take to make lasting changes to your health.
7 March 20256 min
Episode
The 3 Minute Health Solution- Do You Have Time To Be Healthy?
Do you ever wonder how your perception of time affects your health habits? Discover if you're past, present, or future-focused and how it shapes your wellness journey.
3 March 20253 min
Episode
Buidling Health Resilience: Paying The Price
This episode explores the concept of readiness to change, particularly in the context of health goals such as losing weight.
28 February 20254 min
Episode
Why Embracing Discomfort is Essential for Building Resilience
What’s standing between you and true success? It might be your comfort zone! Tune in to the latest episode of The Resilient Life to discover why discomfort is your greatest ally in achieving your goals. Listen now!
21 February 202510 min
Episode
Building Health Resilience Through Perspective & Action
Welcome to “The Resilient Life,” the podcast where we explore how to navigate life’s challenges with a healthier, more resilient mindset. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into the power of perspective and action.
14 February 20254 min
Episode
What Is Holding You Back?
Success isn't about blaming others—it's about taking ownership. Discover how understanding your triggers can lead to lasting change and self-awareness. Ready to find out what's holding you back?
3 February 20256 min
Episode
Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
Learn three daily three-minute actions to boost your diet, exercise, and healthy habits, and find out how resilient you are with our unique commitment quiz.
31 January 20253 min
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The Destination Postcard: deciding who you are becoming
Most health plans fail because they describe activities rather than a destination. A clear picture of your future self makes the daily decisions far easier.
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Staying capable after 50 requires a deliberate relationship with discomfort — enough to drive adaptation, not so much that it breaks consistency.
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Why a simple plan beats an optimal one
For most professionals the constraint is implementation, not knowledge. Reducing the number of decisions usually does more for results than adding detail.
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