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The Essence of 100+ Longevity Interviews
Plus: Top 16 Health & Longevity Podcasts 2025
New Zapiens
December 25, 2025
Happy Thursday, Zapien — Here’s what we’re diving into for our final newsletter of 2025:
Live Beyond: Marek Piotrowski’s Longevity Mission: How a father-son team traveled 39 countries interviewing 100+ scientists to make longevity researchers famous and accelerate the field
Top 16 Health Podcasts in 2025: Our personal recommendations for the shows that shaped our health optimization journey
Slow Aging Guide: The complete framework for slowing biological aging through evidence-based interventions in sleep, movement, nutrition, and recovery
Community highlights: How health companies drive habit change beyond testing, red light face masks that actually work, and at-home eye bag protocols combining microneedling with green tea
Marek Piotrowski’s Health Stack: The protocols and interventions fueling his mission to live beyond 200 years
See you in 2026,
Karol, Martin, Simon & Andy
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Top 16 Health Podcasts 2025
Many doctors have the science, but not the stage. Many creators have attention, but not the evidence. We spent hundreds of hours finding the 16 who have both.
Researchers and physicians who actually know how to teach. Dr. Chris Masterjohn breaking down nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Andy Galpin on exercise science that matters. Dr. Rhonda Patrick translates aging research into something you can use. And 13 more.
People who've spent decades doing the work and can explain it without dumbing it down. Sorted by what you need: longevity, performance, nutrition, mental optimization. Beginner to advanced. German options included. No trends. No biohacking buzzwording. Just the rare combo of deep expertise and clear communication.
Here's who actually deserves your time…
The Father-Son Duo Traveling the World to Unlock Longevity’s Secrets
Marek Piotrowski and his son Aleksander just completed something remarkable: a year-long journey across 39 countries and 5 continents, interviewing over 100 of the world’s leading longevity scientists, doctors, and experts.
From cutting-edge research labs to remote Blue Zones, they documented the protocols and therapies that could help us all live longer, healthier lives.
Marek’s mission goes beyond personal optimization. He’s determined to make longevity scientists famous, believing that by giving researchers visibility and funding, we can accelerate breakthroughs for everyone. Now he’s turning this journey into a documentary, book, and educational app to inspire millions.
In this conversation, Marek shares insights from hundreds of expert interviews, reveals what surprised him most about the longevity field, and explains how he’d invest €3,000 in health optimization. He also breaks down his daily non-negotiables and why he believes our future can be much bigger than our past. Read the full interview to discover what 100+ longevity experts taught a father and son about living beyond.
Short Hack Long Life
The Cold Shower Hack That Saves Your Metabolism During Holiday Season
When holiday indulgence disrupts your routine, your metabolism slows down from reduced activity, irregular meal timing, and excess calories. A simple morning cold exposure protocol maintains metabolic rate, preserves insulin sensitivity, and activates brown fat—protecting months of progress during the most challenging weeks of the year.
The fix: End every morning shower with 2 minutes of cold water exposure. Research shows that regular cold exposure increases brown adipose tissue activity, improving glucose metabolism and calorie burning. Studies demonstrate cold thermogenesis enhances insulin sensitivity and maintains metabolic rate even during periods of reduced physical activity.
The Protocol:
⏱️ Duration: 2 minutes of cold water (as cold as your shower goes)
🚿 Timing: Every morning, right after your normal warm shower
🎯 Technique: Start with warm shower, reduce temperature, finish with 2 min cold
🔄 Consistency: Daily
Slow Aging Guide6 Easy Practices to Start Now✔ Co-created with Harvard trained physician Dr. Anne Latz |  |
WhatsApp Group Summary
Beyond Blood Tests: How Health Companies Drive Real Habit Change
Discussion: Paul asked how companies like Lucis and Superpower support users throughout the year beyond just blood draw, results, and advice—noting that converting results into lasting habits is crucial for membership renewals.
The verdict: A CEO of a stress diagnostics company explained they’re fundamentally a habit change company, not just a testing company. Key strategies include assessing individual behavior change styles upfront, creating team accountability programs with peers facing similar challenges, providing personal coaching with clear “why” identification, tracking progress at the critical 20-30 day drop-off point, and implementing daily or multi-week check-ins tailored to individual needs.
Consider this: Most people already know which habits would improve their health. The real value isn’t in the data—it’s in the structured support, accountability, and personalized approach that helps people actually implement what they learn. If you’re investing in expensive testing, make sure you have an accountability system in place before you get your results.
Red Light Face Masks: Do They Actually Work?
Discussion: A member asked for experiences with red light face masks, specifically the CurrentBody LED mask, wanting to know if they deliver real results for fine lines and wrinkles.
The verdict: A community member strongly recommends the Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite FaceWare Pro (available at Sephora, potentially cheaper than direct purchase). They notice significant skin improvements and believe red light therapy may work even better than expensive professional lasers like Pico treatments for skin condition.
Consider this: Red light therapy works through consistent use over time—most devices require 10-20 minute sessions several times weekly for 8-12 weeks before visible results. If you’re investing in at-home devices, commit to the protocol before judging effectiveness. Professional treatments deliver more intensity per session, but at-home consistency can compound results that rival clinical interventions at a fraction of the cost.
At-Home Eye Bag Protocol: Red Light, Microneedling, and Green Tea
Discussion: A member shared their at-home protocol for treating eye bags, combining red light therapy, microneedling, and EGCG from green tea with noticeable personal results. Others asked about cream application during microneedling and practical green tea application methods.
The verdict: The original poster uses low molecular weight hyaluronic acid during microneedling, which enhances absorption through micro-channels while supporting collagen production and reducing redness. They avoid retinoids around the eye area due to potential interference with meibomian glands and ocular dryness. Another member uses green tea concentrate on face patches for a few minutes instead of the 20-minute application, finding it more practical while still effective.
Consider this: Microneedling creates temporary micro-channels that significantly enhance product absorption—choose your topicals carefully during this window. Active ingredients penetrate much deeper than normal application, which amplifies both benefits and potential irritation. If you’re microneedling at home, research ingredient compatibility and avoid harsh actives that could damage delicate tissue when absorption is enhanced.
Community Health Stack
Marek Piotrowski
Marek looks in the mirror every day feeling stronger than he did at 20, yet he’s aging—and he refuses to accept that as inevitable. As a true longevity advocate, he’s dedicated his life to bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and everyday action—empowering people to live beyond current limits with health, purpose, and joy at the center of life.
Marek`s Health Routine
Morning:
- supplements: Mg, Omega3, VitD, Cq10, VitC, Nanokinase (for your heart & bloodflow), turmeric, Creatine
- and healthy breakfast with proteins, nuts, and carbs from a real fruit :)
- gym is life :) 40 min + warmup
- walk in the sun (if possible :)
Doesn't matter when:
- sauna (4-5x a week for 20min)
- cold plunge 1-2 a week - on a rest day (not after gym)
- fun / flow sports 2x a week
- walk after lunch & dinner (20-30 min) with favorite podcasts
- journaling every day
- oneskin creams with peptides for the health of your skin
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