Podcast
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
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.
Training that preserves muscle, movement and cardiovascular capacity across decades.
Eating well around travel, long days and hospitality, using defaults rather than willpower.
Sleep, downshifting and the recovery that turns effort into adaptation.
Identity, environment and simplicity — why plans hold or quietly stop.
Sorting the evidence-based from the fashionable, without hype in either direction.
Extending the years you spend at or close to your personal physical and mental best.
Latest episode
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.
Episodes
Every published episode, newest first. New episodes appear here automatically.
69 episodes available
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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.
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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.
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What if ageing well isn't about doing more, but doing the right things consistently?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Most people over 50 don’t struggle with knowing what to eat, they struggle with doing it consistently.
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Most people believe that if they just try harder, train more, and stay disciplined, their body will eventually respond.
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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?
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Most health advice after 50 focuses on avoiding disease.
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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.
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Why do you start strong on Monday… and fall apart by Thursday?
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If you are disciplined, driven and successful in your career, but inconsistent with your health, this episode is for you.
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Have you ever woken up on a Monday morning feeling completely broken?
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Why do high-achieving professionals over 50 execute flawlessly in business, yet struggle to stay consistent with their health?
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If you’re over 50, successful, and frustrated with your health, this episode is for you.
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Welcome to the Resilient Life podcast, hosted by health coach Chris Deavin.
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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.
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In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, discover how to conquer the critical moment of decision-making in your health journey.
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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.
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In this episode of The Resilient Life, discover why New Year’s resolutions often fail even for intelligent and disciplined individuals.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin addresses the struggle many face in sticking to an exercise routine, particularly in midlife.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Before you chase another “perfect plan,” pause for a moment.
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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.
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Welcome back to The Resilient Life with health coach Chris Deavin, creator of the Wisdom Program.
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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.
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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.
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Chris addresses the common reluctance to try due to past failures and emphasises that resilience is built through consistent efforts rather than perfection.
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Triggers are signals that shift your mindset from thinking about doing something to doing it.
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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.
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Join host Chris Deavin on The Resilient Life Podcast as he dives into the common challenge of setbacks in our health and fitness journeys.
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In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, host Chris Deavin delves into the concept of time and its impact on our health.
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In this episode, I share the story of my client Roger, who, like many, used to overcomplicate his approach to staying fit and healthy.
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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.
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Welcome back to the Resilient Life Podcast! In this episode, we delve into Claire's inspiring journey towards lasting health, strength, and confidence.
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In this episode of the Resilient Life Podcast, we delve into an often overlooked aspect of health — your inner dialogue.
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In today's episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin discusses the crucial steps necessary to improve your health, resilience, and wellbeing.
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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.
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In this episode of 'The Resilient Life,' host Chris Deavin explores the science and stories behind forming lasting health habits.
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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.
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Welcome to the Resilient Life Podcast with Chris Deavin!
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Welcome to the Resilient Life Podcast with Chris Deavin!
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In this episode of The Resilient Life podcast, host Chris Deavin explores the concept of intentional change to build health resilience.
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In this episode of The Resilient Life, we dive into the wonderful concept of health resilience through the lens of proactive thinking.
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We all know that fear can stop us in our tracks, but what if it didn't have to?
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How do ultra runners conquer seemingly unreachable finish lines?
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Feeling overwhelmed by the endless health tips out there?
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Ever wonder what's truly holding you back?
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Feeling overwhelmed by constant planning in your fitness routine?
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Are mental roadblocks holding you back from achieving your health goals?
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Ever wondered how feedback could be your secret weapon in building health resilience?
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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.
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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.
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This episode explores the concept of readiness to change, particularly in the context of health goals such as losing weight.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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.
Where to listen
Play episodes here on the page, or follow the show on your preferred platform so new episodes arrive automatically.
Insights
Behaviour & Consistency
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.
Strength & Fitness
Staying capable after 50 requires a deliberate relationship with discomfort — enough to drive adaptation, not so much that it breaks consistency.
Behaviour & Consistency
For most professionals the constraint is implementation, not knowledge. Reducing the number of decisions usually does more for results than adding detail.
Next step
The W.I.S.D.O.M. Assessment takes about ten minutes and shows which of the six pillars is currently limiting your consistency.