074: Actress claims: Cancer was a GIFT
Aging is often thought of as a losing battle — but it doesn’t have to be.
On this episode of the Dr. Gundry Podcast, I speak with actress, author, and health spokesperson Suzanne Somers.
As 73 years young, Suzanne — who you probably remember from Three’s Company, Step by Step, and other television series — defies virtually every stereotype about getting older.
In her latest book, A New Way to Age, she shares her insights on how to live a healthy, happy life — no matter how old you are.
Stay tuned to hear us discuss how to stop aging like your parents, and start aging with energy, vibrancy, confidence… and even a strong libido!
On this episode, you’ll learn:
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- Suzanne’s health-forward alternative to counting sheep (3:20)
- Why Suzanne looks back on her cancer diagnosis as a “veiled gift” (5:20)
- What Suzanne eats to look her best (if you like butter, you’ll want to hear this) (6:40)
- The daily conversation you should have to feel happier (8:40)
- Why Suzanne decided NOT to get a facelift (10:30)
- A surprising alternative to Botox and fillers (10:50)
- Which shot Suzanne gives her husband weekly to preserve his “zest” (12:20)
- The (controversial!) case for taking bioidentical hormones (15:30)
- The “7 Dwarfs” of menopause (19:50)
- How your expensive skin care products could be hurting your BRAIN (21:35)
- The “living room secret” to reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals (22:50)
- Suzanne’s #1 piece of beauty advice for young women (23:00)
- Why Suzanne says eating organic is “non-negotiable” — and why your budget shouldn’t deter you (26:30)
- Why I give Walmart props (even though I don’t agree with everything they do) (29:40)
- How a Hollywood couple stays together for 50 years (it involves hard liquor) (32:50)
- How I knew I wanted to marry my wife after one day of knowing her… and how we reconnected after she saw me on TV (37:15)
- My #1 piece of advice for couples (38:35)
- How to get your sex drive back, according to a 73-year-old woman who has sex twice a day (39:40)
- The secret to getting the MOST from your doctor’s visits (43:45)
Mentioned on this episode:
Testosterone replacement therapy
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”
Dr Gundry – what are thoughts on growing veggies in greenhouse? Or hydroponics?
Dr Gundry, what do you think of the hormone replacement therapy that Suzanne Somers talked about in her podcast session with you?
Hello Dr Gundry.. I’m loving everything about your books and the recipes are amazing!! Thank you for doing this podcast too! Question for you..
I’m a healthy 52 yo mother of 4 and have had no premenopausal symptoms before now .. I have been doing intermittent fasting for awhile now and I think I’m beginning to have some brief moments of What may be hot flashes.. I’m wondering for my age and knowing that current symptom what supplements are critical that I be taking right now? I take no meds and am maintaining a healthy weight. thank you for your input!