Targeting the Root Cause of Aging with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown and Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, founder of Gladden Longevity, to explore how cutting-edge diagnostics, a personalized approach, and a deeper purpose can lead to radically extended healthspan and true human thriving.

Dr. Gladden, an interventional cardiologist turned longevity expert, shares his personal health transformation and unpacks the hallmarks of aging, the science of biological age, and how to optimize mind, body, and spirit for high performance and a meaningful life. From mitochondrial function to forgiveness work, this episode blends clinical insight with profound philosophical perspective.

🎙 Key Topics Covered

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Medical testing and the “fly’s eye” analogy
0:33 – Introduction of Dr. Gladden
1:12 – From cardiology to longevity medicine
2:45 – Personal health journey and shift in medical perspective
4:47 – Defining the goal: 30-year-old body, 300-year-old mind
6:58 – Healthspan vs. lifespan
9:23 – Performance, fitness, and nervous system optimization
12:08 – Starting your own journey: Claiming your ideal age
16:20 – Case study: Stress, BrainTap, and physiological transformation
20:23 – Clinical biomarkers and defining biological age
23:16 – Key testing for cardiovascular prevention in healthy patients
26:00 – How deconstruction leads to precise treatment
30:22 – Tracking patient progress: repeat testing, wearables, RMR
33:13 – Genetics and thyroid: case example
34:56 – Personalizing nutrition: genes, gut, immune system
37:05 – Functional vs. true longevity medicine
40:12 – Giving patients back their power
43:20 – Psychospiritual trauma and long-term healing
44:15 – Daily practices that ground and inspire

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