What happens when a former pro athlete and a public health PhD candidate marry their passions for performance and purpose? You get Mark and Jill Addy, a power couple in every sense of the word.

In this episode, we sat down with two of Kate’s closest friends to talk about what it really takes to live a long, vibrant, and meaningful life. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about what you eat or how often you work out.

We cover it all, from how VO₂ max and grip strength are actually better predictors of longevity than most people realize, to how loneliness is quietly wreaking havoc on our health. Mark brings the science and strategy, Jill brings the heart and human connection. Together? They’re pure magic.

Here’s a taste of what we dive into:

• Why muscle is the new “anti-aging serum”
• How social connection literally affects your gene expression
• What to focus on daily if you want to feel strong, energized, and fulfilled
• The surprising truth about purpose (and how it might be the key to living longer)
• The tiny habits this couple swears by to stay connected, inspired, and healthy
  
  

Whether you're on a personal health journey, navigating relationships, or simply want to live more on purpose, this convo will leave you feeling both empowered and grounded.

Learn more about our guests Jill and Mark Addy on the show notes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/08/04/episode69

About Susan Robbins and Kate King

Susan and Kate come from two very different, but perfectly complementary, worlds in the health and wellness space. Together, their synergy is magnetic. Think: science meets soul, strategy meets intuition, real talk meets radical transformation.

RESOURCES:

Shownotes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/08/04/episode69

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Connect with Jill and Mark Addy:

Mark: https://www.instagram.com/24athlete

Jill: https://www.instagram.com/jillian.addy

Connect with Susan:

• Check out Susan’s NEW E-book! Download it FREE here: https://healthyawakening.co/ebook-signup
• Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching! To schedule a FREE consultation, send an email to susan@healthyawakening.co
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakening
  Instagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoach
• Susan’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/susanrobbins

Connect with Kate King:

• Kate’s Website: https://TheRadiantLifeProject.com
• Kate’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theradiantlifeproject

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