I just wanted to say Hello Mike, you’re AMAZING!!!! My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3B Colon Cancer and refused the recommended 9-12 months of chemo. We knew we had to find a better way to heal his body and we did!!! We, too, did a radical lifestyle change including a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. This was 6 years ago and he remains chemo free and cancer free. We also live in Ohio. ❤️
I love hearing these stories healing through nutrition. Simple but not easy. I am adopting a wfpb diet as well for Afib. I have a hard time with sweets so I haven't had any luck getting off meds. I need to stop it and really pray about. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏
@@kimmygibson3461 You can do it! The book “The Pleasure Trap” by Dr. Alan Goldhamer and Dr. Doug Lisle. This helped me understand myself in a deeper way as to why making these changes are so difficult. Rich has interviewed Dr. Goldhamer. Dr. Doug Lyle also has many RUclips videos as well as TED talks that are not only entertaining but insightful. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself. This is a very worthy endeavor to take up for not only our own personal lives but for all of life on this planet. Making changes in life especially around food is difficult. I find ways to support and encourage myself and listening to Rich roll as well as other podcasts on plant-based lifestyle really help me to stay on track. I had the first begin cleaning out my own environment… Throwing away the sugary oily salty foods that have that addictive quality. That was my first act of self-love. You’re not alone in this! Be strong and be well! You deserve the benefits!
@@yougeo a whole foods plant based diet is exactly what it says. It is foods that grow in the earth. Foods that are made with real, wholesome ingredients. Foods are not processed or refined. Food that are not loaded with toxic endocrine disrupting, inflammatory cancer causing ingredients, such as dairy products and meat. It’s a wonderful very healthy way to eat.
@@yougeo All Legumes (Beans), Grains (Rice, Corn, Oatmeal), All Vegetables, Vegetable Tubers (Potato’s, Sweet Potato’s, Butternut Squash etc.) Fruits, Nuts & Seeds. No Meats (including fish, fish is meat), No Dairy of any kind, No Eggs, No Honey. If you’re trying to lose weight no cooking with cooking oils. Hope this helps 😊
This was such a sweet and inspiring interview. My dad is 93 and has the same lucidity and spirit as this beautiful man. Our seniors have so much wisdom and experience to impart, I wish we had more of these types of exchanges among the generations. God bless him all the days of his life 🙏🏽
This was a great vintage of human beings! The 1920s produced a VERY special generation. The 1930s, as well. We should pay attention and record remaining survivors as much as we can for posterity. They are Human Treasures and World Heritage. ♡♡♡
My Dad lived to be 100 and 8 months, he cycled 20 miles a day till he was 98 and only had 4 days of illness before he died. His mind was still functioning very well. He lived on a mostly plant based diet. Mike is amazing and looks like he has a few years left on this planet. What a joyful human being!!
Amazing. Rich, thanks for giving Mike the time to talk. The interaction wasn’t rushed. Sometimes we’re in such a hurry to get the information now! In fact, the storytelling was more digestible and will stay with me for a lot longer. I work with older people, it’s so important we give them the time to communicate, many lessons to be learnt.
My wife finds it odd that I can listen to a podcast all day (I don’t watch I listen on ear buds while I’m at home,at work, or driving)with an elderly man talking about his life experiences and wisdom(among the other popular typical random ones like Rogan,Theo von etc) which I genuinely find intriguing and entertaining while most people would rather watch paint dry. But I can’t for the life of me watch any of the latest movies or series on Netflix etc for 15 minutes without getting bored and feel out of place because I’m wasting my time on fictional entertainment. Any one else in the same boat??
I was in a race with this guy a few years ago. I think he got another age group world record. Didn't realize he had so many other accomplishments and good to hear his story.
@@goldeternal I think he was around 1:50 for a 10K, which is faster than anyone else his age. I remember that we all gathered around the finish line and cheered for him as he came across.
I switched to a plant based diet around 60 and I am now in my mid 60's and loving life. I am active, and extercise, but Mike gives me something to shoot for. Mike Fremont is an inspiration to me.
My husb started to switch at that age then watched some compelling (plus disturbing) doc films on animal farming and health impact of what we ingest and he went vegan. He takes one drug for ADHD at low dose. Bloodwork and other arteries scans are clean as whistle per MDs. LOL. At 73 he still consults full time, walks a lot, does 3-4 flight of stairs easily and in summer plays bball 3-4 x wk. I’m younger and can’t keep up. 😂 Dr Ellesworth Wareham are/we’re inspirations. Health and peace for many yrs my friend.
Rich, you did such a nice job with this interview. And it was so sweet when Mike said that this was the high point of his career. He founded American Rivers! And he has made such an amazing impact on the river steward community and River protection in this country. When he was in his early 80s he did me a favor, and paddled the entire length of the river that I steward, all 150 Miles, with his 60 something year old friend. And gave me notes on every inch of it so that I could begin to create what is now a water trail map for the river. He is an amazing person, and I'm so glad that you got to interview him. He inspired me to go plant-based about 20 years ago. I love all your interviews, but this one is extra special.
Im almost 82 and I clearly remember things when i was in high school in the 1950s. I have a group of close friends from age 75 to 85, and we all easily remember back to events in the 1950s - 1980s. Our memories are not perfect and we forget a name of a person or place from time to time, but in general our memories are terrific. A good plant based diet is the secret.
Just the fact that Mike has lived for a 100 years is enough to admire him. Human life in it's misery and suffering can be difficult to live, and he must've had his share of grief and bouts of depression. To have fought past it and be so happy and have a sense of humor at 100 is just incredible. The knowledge and experience, and still having the zest to live and fight for the planet and it's inhabitants makes me have the highest amount of admiration for him 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Rich Roll you've inspired so many people to get fit, go plant based and live their best life. And now inspiration to live a long healthy life. Thank you!
Yep, Mike is absolutely right. After my heart attack and stent procedure at age 66, I realized Western Medicine had nothing I wanted. The alpha and beta blockers kept me from even walking around the block! Two cardiologists said because I'd had a heart attack, I was going to have another one. Within 3 weeks, I'd read enough to dive into a WFPB diet and within a year my cardiologist had discontinued all of my heart meds! Seven years later, I've reversed my heart disease and have never felt better in my life and I'm teaching others to eat this way too. GO MIKE!
@@yougeo Firstly, I don't eat by the clock. I eat when I'm hungry. I love old fashioned rolled oats with a lot of cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with a little maple syrup. My go to quick meal (I keep a big bowl in the fridge) is a chopped salad made with cabbage (red and green), apples, celery and seasoned with caraway seeds, dill and a simple fat free dressing (3 parts balsamic vinegar, 2 parts mustard, 1 part maple syrup). I love beans and hummus, (cumin, curry and turmeric are a staple seasonings) and I make my own chips cutting up whole wheat flatbread and crisping it in the oven. Bananas and apples and tomatoes raw for snacking. Since my dieet is naturally high in water content, I only drink (water) if I feel thirsty, but I start my day with black coffee. I hope this helps.
"Call it love if you want." 🥰 I got so much out of this. What a brilliant person full of love. He saved that river, he's living proof of eating Whole Foods Plant Based. He lives all his values and he's 100, smart as a whip, kind, and humble. Here's hoping we get there too, Rich. Thank you for both for your time and sharing. My Great grandma, one of the first women in RISD, had a very similar way of being. Thanks for bringing her to heart and mind through this conversation. This is my favorite conversation.
Mike is so inspiring. As an active 68-year-old vegan (of 3 years) I'm trying to educate and influence the other seniors in my small, gated senior's community. I'm asked frequently whether it's too late to reap the benefits of WFPB living, and of course, it's never too late. My 66 year-old sister, 80-year-old brother-in-law and 88 year-old Mom all went WFPB and vegan 3 years ago. We have all reaped the health benefits and will never give it up. 🌱💞
Thanks, Rich Roll for this! Please, have more elderly interviews. I collected, as a surprise, 225 birthday cards for my late Dad’s 95th birthday. 🥳 It made his day! He spent the entire next day reading every one of those cards. He lived to be 98, he beat his Mother’s record by one year. They were not plant based. I am hoping to make it to 100 by living a plant based diet. 🤞
I listen to 90% of online content at 1.5x-2x, but not this conversation. Every story is actually quite meaningful and deserves full attention. Beyond diet, community and connectedness is clearly key to a healthy life. Thank you for inviting such a valuable guest 👏🙏
Thank you, Rich and Mike for showing us how it's done. In 6 weeks, I turn 70. I have been mostly plant -based for the last several years, I do core work and serious stretching every morning, then walk a few miles in nature, and I feel better than I have in my whole life. Listening to Mike, I feel like I'm just beginning. Thank you both for showing what's possible.
Dear Rich, Thank you so much for giving time to interviewing Mike Fremont. I did not know about him until your podcast. Your patient listening and his heart-warming smiles and the twinkle in his eyes allowed me to feel such respect for you both and for being born into a time when I can learn about the caring, daring individuals who uplift mankind just by being alive to the moment. Thank you again.
Regardless of your views on diets, there is a lot to be learnt from Mike. A truly kind man, content with the peacefulness of life that he has found and full of wisdom. Hearing these stories shows that we must protect these valuable members of society.
Having worked in a nursing home full of the sweetest people on earth 🏡 i can honestly say... we don't. It's very sad. Were slowly destroying the world they created. Their words not mine. I still visit when I can.
He brings a smile to my face! He is incredible!! I’m also fruit plant based vegan for 10 years now and it turned my life around for the better. I will never go back to processed, fattening over cooked foods again. The cleaner you eat the better your body performs!
@@khadiyahespinel8396 I follow a mostly raw til 4 style to keep it Simple. High carb low fat. (It works for me) Lots of fruits mango, banana, blueberries, dates, oats, juicing, smoothies etc daily then lettuce wraps, tofu, walnut tacos, beans, potatoes, vegan pizza, whole grain/veggie pasta, homemade sauces and dips greens for dinner. Stay away from fried, oily, processed. I stop eating by 6/7 pm to allow my body to process and rest. Drink Plenty of water too! It’s definitely a transition for most but I suggest starting slowly. Also it takes some time for your body to adjust and heal. So be gentle and don’t give up. You’ll start seeing and feeling the results after your body detoxes
My grandfather was born in 1901 .He passed away just before he turned 100.He died at home peacefully surrounded by his children grandchildren and great grandchildren .
Several people in my family became centenarians. The next bunch are currently close to ninety. A few of my earlier progenitors threw in the towel in their late eighties, but that was during the time when life expectancy was circa fifty years old. Dr. DeLacey Evans conducted a landmark study of centenarians (almost 200 years ago), and he travelled the globe to do it. He found that some were athletes, while others were cripples. Some ate meat, while others did not. Some drank, while others were tea totalers. Some smoked and some did not. Some were rich and some were impoverished. The ratio of male to female was roughly 50/50. All things taken into account, he found only one commonality: *They ALL ate sparingly.* In my half century of purposeful observation, I’ve noticed the same trend. Vegans (I eat a predominantly vegan diet too, and I eat only once a day) usually consume far fewer calories and carbs than the other 97% of the population. Vegetarians generally fare well too. Seventh Day Adventists stick to vegetarian fare and they routinely outlive the general population by a decade or more. Exercise is wonderful, of course, but it appears that *eating sparingly* is the only verifiable cause of triple digit longevity. Hope this helps. Love and All Good Things, Jesse.🌹
Staying healthy to avoid assisted living and nursing home facilities, which are inadequate in their care of the frail elderly, should be a goal for all of us. What an inspiration this man is. I wonder if he currently lives in his own home and what his day to day life is like.
Mike is so wholesome, absolutely loved listening and learning from his experience! Also I think as a society we should make more room to listen to older and wiser people.
"When did you start getting competitive, the 60's ?" - "No, not until l was 88 !" Been looking forward to this, after he appeared in your compilation Rich. I've recently considered getting the run mojo back, after a lengthy hiatus. Both for the tackling of weight gain over these last couple of years, plus missing that improved boost to positive mentality, that happens with those circulating endorphins enroute. Anyone thinking they're too old to return, or start out, to leaving the front door in the trainers, shorts & running jacket, just listen to Mike.
Mr. Mike Fremon thank you so much for all your advices and your life story. It was so interesting! I feel very grateful that I had this opportunity to listen this amazing interview. Rich thank you for your work. I’m 30 now, and I feel so motivated now to live my life and to do the good choices. A lot of love to both of you.
Thank you Rich and Mike... you both are an inspiration to me at 73... for me it has been a war inside me everytime i get hungry... i started a plant based diet in 2017.. i was a dairy farmer and poultry grower in New York..
What a lovely conversation. He's an excellent example of how good life CAN BE if you nurture the life you are gifted. Quality of life is highly underrated. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Rich for a thoughtful and respectful interview and for giving Mike the space and the time to tell his story. He is an inspiration and I'm so glad I got to see this.
Amazing interview! His face lights up when he smiles. The older I get the more impressed I am with older people who have get up and go as I know it's a struggle for so many younger people.
Mike is really in good shape for 100. My mom is 99 in October but is frail, needs assistance. I try going plant based. Two out of three meals are plant based. I found two small dinner salads of arugula lowers my swelling( bad varicose veins). Have huge plate if fruit and salad in morning. Lunch small arugula salad with lots of cucumbers, some seeds, and jasmine green tea. Dinner is 4 oz two vegetables, 1/3 cup of rice. Water mostly , coffee in the morning. Follow Japanese cancer treatments... wonderful!! They have researched bee propolis it kills cancer ...Used it on my sister stage 4 metastatic.. She's cancer free and alive 5 years later!!
I also had my arthritis go away and my daily diet is the same every day. I eat 6 eggs, 6-8 grams fish oil along with a bunch of other supplements, organic chicken and protein powder along with organic veggie soup and organic fruits. I think the key is organic clean foods combined with lots of sleep and workout.
It's incredible how he talks, how well structured his sentences are, a pleasure to listen to! Hope to be nearly this fit even in my 70s, gosh. Combination of luck and diet/healthy lifestyle for sure.
Thank you SO much for this one Rich! My father is 83 and is struggling with a lot of health problems after being a lifelong athlete, but also eating the standard American diet. I’m going to watch this one with him! 🙏🙏🙏
What a GREAT interview! I love the fact that you chose to spotlight a centenarian! It distresses me that so often our older adults are portrayed as helpless, "feeble minded," frail, incompetent... The list goes on and on. As a society we need to highlight more stories of healthy aging and get away from the negative portrayal that has existed for decades.
I transitioned to vegan whole plant nutrition 3 years ago. Last year I was so impressed with the results in terms of well-being, health, mental and physical fitness that I really wondered if the improvements would stop now after 2 years. But I had a feeling they wouldn’t. This year I discovered proper hydration, morning sun light and exercise and wow this work well ! I feel another 20% better than last year, and that was up 30% better than before the transition to whole plants ! So I can relate to what this man is saying. He seems in a v good mood.
What's you hydration regiment is like (do you add fresh squeezed lemon juice to water)? What top 10 things you would recommend to people to improve their health in your opinion?
Thanks for sharing this story. In my 20s, I met a lady that I was building a home for. She expressed to me that she was losing her connection to making new friends since her kids were older. Now in my 50s with my kids 20 and 16, i am experiencing for myself that it's a hard transition. The interview inspired me to reach out to people with common interests. i now see that maybe i'm missing out on the fun that comes in the next phase sitting on the sidelines.
Mike is three years older than my grandad that died before I was born. Crazy to think that even starting later in life changing up your diet and exercise can be so influential in determining your lifespan
So impressive gentlemen, he chased a purposeful life by being active & making smart choices 👏🏾 he is a great example for all of us who aspiring to delay aging by doing everything in our toolbox
my mother has been vegan for the last twelve years and vegetarian before that for fifty years, shes now eighty three. Her diet was for ethical reasons not health but shes always been very athletic but unfortunately she also loved smoking so shes been coping with copd the last five years and its been very depressing for her but i think shes now on the upswing and will start swimming again this week , i will send her this video for inspiration because shes always talking about getting a row boat and bicycle!
In talking to the elders, patience must be exercised to its full extent. I understand there is a ton of ground that Rich wanted to cover, but I noticed that the beautiful streams and tributaries of Mike’s expansive understanding of his history weren’t fully followed. In any case, it was so great to see Rich go outside of his comfort zone here and bring on someone who is a little less about doing and a little more about being. I want to see the ‘influencer’ culture do more of this, not only for the good of the consumer but for the good of the ‘influencer’ themselves. This world has many untapped elders and would do well to listen and follow carefully the winding philosophies of those who came before.
This gentleman used two words during his conversation in description of something and he said "call it love"...the older you get the greater is ones understanding of what's un- understandable.....Love He also said he appreciated the interview " from the bottom of my heart"... Watching this was priceless !
My company would donate $500 to a charity to support his effort. I would also personally be part of his support team at the run. I am a plant based ultra runner.
So inspiring Mike. I would love to see his list of books he wants to read!!!! I have been vegan for over 20 years now and have no health issues. It’s the best decision I had ever made. I turn 70 this year.
What an insightful humorous visionary Mike is. Your enjoyment of Mike's storytelling and opinions becomes obvious. Rich, just a suggestion- you might message past English professors in your education for a delightful and amusing vocabulary skill. It is a pleasure and vocabulary enhancement to hear your podcasts.
I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. After a really bad depression phase I started to believe I couldn’t change and I’d feel that horrible forever. Now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up. Im stronger, my heads A LOT clearer, weirdly I feel younger too.
Brilliant. I've tried so much to get rid of weight depression etc. Found kelp tabs last year, major improvement. In March I fell broke shoulder and ankle. Very bad break. Not healing. Looked to c what could I eat to help mend this. I was vegan. Carnivore. Well I did it, weight dropping off but the most astonishing benefit is my depression has gone my motivation is back. I feel like I'm 18 again and am 55. Good luck with everything.
I think your spot on . I often here motivation videos saying forget motivation its the habit of doing thats important , motivation comes and goes , after exercising regularly for almost a year I kinda get what they are saying :) the exercise has formed a bedrock for my mental health , now I got to do same approach for exercising my mind :)
Check out Anthony Williams about your OCD. He talks about heavy metals being the cause. He has a daily heavy metal detox smoothie. Good luck on your journey💕
I have a goal of running 50 marathons in my lifetime. I'm running my 4th this Sunday at the age of 34. This interview provided me with peace and confidence that anything is possible, thank you for sharing this amazing story
This was amazing. But one thing we didn’t talk about was the fact that this man has all of HIS OWN TEETH 🦷!!!!! This is becoming more and more rare these days for old people to still have teeth let alone their own teeth. I wish he would’ve asked about that. Thanks for sharing this interview 🥰.
Thank you for having Mike on the Podcast Rich. I aspire to be just like him, 32 years from now, and I appreciate you making this interview happen. He inspires me to drive deeper into extensive movement and distance cycling. I love ALL your podcasts, but this one was deeply inspiring.
Rich, thanks for expressing your respect for Mike during this interview. The response of heart-felt respect became more appropriate as the interview carried on. Thank you.
I love this episode. He inspires me to be real in my efforts. I'm 60 this year and this helps me to understand that I can get real with this even now. Thank you!!
I love this interview! Thank you Rich. I’ve been caring for our Elders for 30 years now. It’s my call, to serve. One correction, most seniors, 90% pre-pandemic, lived at home. It’s now about 95% probably. It’s amazing that most people think as you said, that most seniors live in institutions. Just not the reality.
👋 Dear Mike, this was such an inspirational interview. I'm a podcasts edict... I've been listening to hundreds of longevity experts from around the world, but I was captured by you and this talk... Thank you so much and thank you, Rich, for bringing this incredible man and his story to us all. A lot of ❤️ from Israel
Rich's interviewing mastery was in full flow with the odds-beating marvel that is Mike Fremont. I really loved this feast of truly time-tested life-hacks that poured forth from this wonderfully engaging conversation. But, above all, I loved the palpable awe with which Rich revered this remarkable man. One so worthy of our respect. I could almost feel my inspiration-meter hit the full mark! I'm sure I will watch it over and over. Deepest gratitude as usual for connecting so many of the dots in making sense of life and all it's tucks, troughs, peaks, obstacles, detours and, ultimately, the ways of winning through. Thank you, Rich! And WELL DONE! This one is a triumph. 🏅 #Gratitude 🙏🏻
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! I've been WFePB (whole foods, entirely plant based) for over three years now. I cook all my own meals and virtually never eat out. I have become a huge WFePB food nerd, so this is a case where I would have loved to have heard Rich's guest go into much greater detail of what he eats for breakfasts, what he eats for lunches, what he eats for dinners, and if he has any snacks/desserts, I would have loved to have heard about those, as well.
He follows the "The cancer prevention diet" 1984 book by micho kushi (bad spelling guess) based on this interview . Please note from the comments his cancer did need to get surgically removed after 2 years on the diet. People need to be accurate and honest so people are not misled m.ruclips.net/video/iVt0kQcFVEA/видео.html
This was such a wonderful interview. I went from moments of hanging on every single word to chuckling. What a wonderful inspiration. Thank you Rich Roll. P S. I'm aiming for 100 myself.
Goosebumps🙏😁 wow it is so great to hear this I am on the same dieet for 7 years and feel amazing at age 46 I feel like 18🙃 Thx for the great content Beste regards From Amsterdam
this was such a beautiful, impactful and inspiring episode. Thank you rich, for sharing Mike with all of us and a special thanks to Harvey Lewis for being the connective tissue! I feel incredibly moved by hearing Mike speak!
😍🙏🙏🙏This was so beautiful and inspiring. I love all the interviews on this podcast, but this one adds a new feeling to it. It was the first interview during which I felt like it was not so much about the words and the story, although of course those were also very important and inspiring, but also so much about the presence of this beautiful man, his radiance and presence have the power to melt protective walls from around the heart. Thank you Mike for being a shooting star! Thank you Rich for holding this space! I hope to see many more cantenarians on the podcast🐾💕
For everyone's reference: The book that changed his diet and saved his life: "The Cancer Prevention Diet" (Macrobiotic/Vegan) - by Michukushi Just two weeks after starting diet, he started overall healing, including healing of metastases.
No fruit in that diet. I did it in college. Dirk Benedict from A-Team fame had a very inspiring book about his Macrobiotic journey healing his prostate cancer. He used the Michio Kushi approach for his healing. That one is called Kamikazi Cowboy. Michio Kushi studied under George Ohsawa to learn about the macrobiotic approach.
@@Cyberbronco He probably got radiation from Fukushima, if he was eating mainly Japanese products, especially Japanese sea products. No diet can fix that. Seaweed is a prominent ingredient in the macrobiotic diet, most seaweed comes from Japan, and tons of radioactive waste water have been dumped into the Pacific off the Fukushima coast. Reporting on the real levels of radiation, of course, are covered up the powerful nuke industry, to no objection of producers and distributors down the assemblylines. Very sad, an excellent man. Water pollution and the inability to source organic seaweed is a main reason I left following a strict macrobiotic diet.
Mike is an absolute delight to listen to and is so inspiring. You could try and do a story on Fauja Singh another vegetarian/vegan who became the first 100-year-old to finish a marathon on Oct. 16, 2011, when he completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in eight hours, 25 minutes and 17 seconds. As far as I know he is still living. It seems with each pair of running shoes you buy you can get a free gift of a couple of years if you use them.
This was one of the most inspiring and informative talks I've ever watched on RUclips! Kudos to Rich Roll and thank you for bringing Mike on the PodCast / show!
Mike is a magnificent man with a magnificent mind. I heard this podcast when it was released on my subscription playlist. I was in Athens Greece at the time. I was running in Plato's academy. Mike's voice had a profound effect on me as I kept on running surrounded by Greek and Roman ruins, not wanting to go back into the concrete jungle. I've come back to England and I had to see put a face to the voice, hence why I'm commenting on RUclips. In awe I am of this incredible human. I suffer (first-world suffering) with comparison and I specifically listen to Rich Roll's Pod because it allows me to explore what it means to compare. This episode helped me find Gold. The Gold that It's no comparison I'm "suffering", It's inspiration, I'm seeking, but it comes when you're not looking for it which is why I thought it was comparison. Dare I say this episode was transcending? I've dared, and I can say, yes. Mike is 53 years older than me. My existential panic has somewhat calmed, because if I hold on to my soul (like Mike did), I know I've got a long way to go (like mike knows). Thank you Rich Roll for this transcending inspiring episode.
So inspiring! It was a joy listening to Mike. I can only hope to live 25 more years to be 100 and implement his secrets to longevity. And I see it now and believe we will be able to live much longer. Thank you Rich for this Podcast and thank you Mike for your inspiration.
Thanks Rich for this interview of Mike. What an inspiration. Im 63 plus and would love to hear more interviews of older athletes 60 plus. Gives me hope that I haven't left it too late in life to get healthy & fit. :) Love all you talks Great work
This is an inspiring story that truly highlights the impact of healthy living and staying active. Just like Mike Fremont, my 85-year-old father tends to our family's olive trees every single day in Southern Italy. Our region is renowned for its high number of centenarians, and I believe that our traditional diet, rich in our locally produced extra virgin olive oil, plays a significant role in this longevity. The benefits of olive oil are widely acknowledged, and as a producer, I see first-hand the love and care that goes into creating this "liquid gold". I can't help but think there is a correlation between the vibrant health and longevity in our region, and the high-quality, extra virgin olive oil that is a staple in our diet. Mike Fremont's story is a testament to the power of a healthy lifestyle. I'm looking forward to seeing my father continue his daily ritual in our olive groves for many more years to come. His commitment to our land and our family's olive oil production is a driving force behind our dedication to offering a product that can contribute to others' health and longevity. Thank you for sharing Mike's story; it's a powerful reminder of the potential each of us has to lead long, healthy lives.
His son should write a book about his daily routine and diet. I would buy it and follow it. He is inspiring and find his life fascinating. Thanks for having him on.
Wat an AMAZING man! Thank you both for the inspiration!,,, I am 48 years old and far from healthy with colon cancer running in my family, I do not see a doctor on a regular basis mostly because I am scared to hear what they will find. My diet is poor and exercise is pretty much nonexistent. And I drink way too much for my own good! Thank u for putting this out there for us❤️ I look forward to making some drastic lifestyle changes as the new year is approaching! I am currently cleaning my kitchen and putting my juicer back together along with my Vitamix at the ready! Blesss up everybody! Happy holidays yall🌺🌺🌺
Amazing topic on Mike's life 100 years. In my family most of them live to 99 to 109 now at this moment my family is 109 still cooks, does his banking and so much more.
I am so glad I have seen this interview. I turned to a plantbased dieet overnight after seeing a lecture of Dr Esselstyn 7 years ago. After that finding my way to the right way of eating i followed Dr Mcdougal high carb dieet as my way to go. It’s so nice to hear him talk about this daily food because I eat them same way. Oats in the morning with some fruit Greens and whole food carbs for the rest of the day 😄🙏✅💪🏾💪🏾
He says vegan diet helped his arthritis. I met a woman who had it so bad she couldn't even hold a pencil. A Dr. told her 2 try cutting out dairy from her diet, & she said she quit entirely, & that's all it took 4 her! She was completely healed. Just passing on 4 those who suffer. 🙏❤
@Trent Goins vegan diets work for a lot of people, you know why? bc humans are different... it doesnt work for a lot of other people, bc people are different. if your anchestry is from northern regions, your body might not have a good time on a vegan diet, since your body evolved to survive and thrive on wild animals meat, fish, some berries, maybe some nuts and a few herbs, but way less compared to meat... but if your anchestry lived in the nile delta for thousands of years, in middle of europe or middle of asia, north of india and so on your body is much more developed to eat the kinds of grains that grew around there, meat sometimes was eaten more or less, that strongly dependet on the region... in some parts of india people eat vegetarian for almost thousand years and maybe even longer than the first time it was written down, so if you have anchestry from there meat might actually not be good for you at all... and then you have people from south east asia, south india, central african regions or south america where thick rainforest with fruits as big as torsos made those people basically immune to diabetis, while they also might have more problem digesting grains or to much fatty acids from animal fats... everyone is different... and thats the interesting part... for some people an all meat diet helps them reduce their inflamation markers in their blood when they have arthritis, for others a vegan diet achieves the same... the clinical literature supports that claim wildly, i'm about to be a occupational therapist and one big group of people who i am going to treat are people, kids and elderly with inflamed joins, so i'm not just shitposting here without having an education, just so you know
@@OonaNymn that's not what science concludes. A whole food plant based diet (not vegan) benefits everyone, including the animals and the planet. People need to stop thinking about their selves only and consider the impact your decisions make on everything else. This is a problem humans have in general.
@@stevenvachon9745 na actually not... unfortunately some people have a really hard time digesting grains, bc they lack enzyms for that, while their body produces way more enzyms that break down animal fatty acids... i personally am vegan almost 100%, but i've seen a few people struggle imensly on this diet, bc their body just couldn't extract the right amount of nutrients
@@OonaNymn , thank you for your long explanation. I was feeling confused with the video, because he thrives on vegan diet, and then I watch other videos where they thrive on a keto diet... and even carnivore. So, Great explanation, not one size fits all. In my case I went vegan for a year (for ethical reasons), and everything went bad in my body. Different doctors (allopathic and alternative) said that I need to eat meat, even if I didn’t like it... and it’s true, my body feels better. my ancestry? I’m a Spanish, in Spain,... Mediterranean diet. Don’t know if there is a relation.
Great interview! My father lived to 105 and walked the mall in Denver everyday and inspired quite a few people with his philosophy of life - always happy despite of being displaced from his comfortable life and he managed to live 40 yrs being active and finding his own happiness throughout. Your guest is a good example that has discovered the secret to a happy long life. Thank you for gifting us all the secret of a good long life.
Would have been interesting to know what his diet was before he changed it. My grandad lived until 102 (lucid and mobile) he was a miserable SOB and never did any excercise, never drank or smoked. One thing he did say that always stuck with me was that we kill ourselves with food, he was stick thin and ate all foods but sparingly.
I just wanted to say Hello Mike, you’re AMAZING!!!! My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3B Colon Cancer and refused the recommended 9-12 months of chemo. We knew we had to find a better way to heal his body and we did!!! We, too, did a radical lifestyle change including a Whole Foods Plant Based diet. This was 6 years ago and he remains chemo free and cancer free. We also live in Ohio. ❤️
I love hearing these stories healing through nutrition. Simple but not easy. I am adopting a wfpb diet as well for Afib. I have a hard time with sweets so I haven't had any luck getting off meds. I need to stop it and really pray about. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏
@@kimmygibson3461
You can do it!
The book “The Pleasure Trap” by Dr. Alan Goldhamer and Dr. Doug Lisle. This helped me understand myself in a deeper way as to why making these changes are so difficult. Rich has interviewed Dr. Goldhamer. Dr. Doug Lyle also has many RUclips videos as well as TED talks that are not only entertaining but insightful.
Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself. This is a very worthy endeavor to take up for not only our own personal lives but for all of life on this planet.
Making changes in life especially around food is difficult. I find ways to support and encourage myself and listening to Rich roll as well as other podcasts on plant-based lifestyle really help me to stay on track.
I had the first begin cleaning out my own environment… Throwing away the sugary oily salty foods that have that addictive quality. That was my first act of self-love.
You’re not alone in this!
Be strong and be well! You deserve the benefits!
What does "whole foods plant based diet" mean? Please list the foods you eat and drink for you average day. Thanks.
@@yougeo a whole foods plant based diet is exactly what it says. It is foods that grow in the earth. Foods that are made with real, wholesome ingredients. Foods are not processed or refined. Food that are not loaded with toxic endocrine disrupting, inflammatory cancer causing ingredients, such as dairy products and meat. It’s a wonderful very healthy way to eat.
@@yougeo All Legumes (Beans), Grains (Rice, Corn, Oatmeal), All Vegetables, Vegetable Tubers (Potato’s, Sweet Potato’s, Butternut Squash etc.) Fruits, Nuts & Seeds. No Meats (including fish, fish is meat), No Dairy of any kind, No Eggs, No Honey. If you’re trying to lose weight no cooking with cooking oils. Hope this helps 😊
This was such a sweet and inspiring interview. My dad is 93 and has the same lucidity and spirit as this beautiful man. Our seniors have so much wisdom and experience to impart, I wish we had more of these types of exchanges among the generations. God bless him all the days of his life 🙏🏽
This was a great vintage of human beings! The 1920s produced a VERY special generation. The 1930s, as well. We should pay attention and record remaining survivors as much as we can for posterity. They are Human Treasures and World Heritage. ♡♡♡
Thank you so much for interviewing this lovely person. This needs to go viral.
So beautifully put…ageism is a real problem so this was a delightful change of pace.
You are lucky to have a happy father.
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My Dad lived to be 100 and 8 months, he cycled 20 miles a day till he was 98 and only had 4 days of illness before he died. His mind was still functioning very well. He lived on a mostly plant based diet. Mike is amazing and looks like he has a few years left on this planet. What a joyful human being!!
He laughs a lot.
amazing story
Thats a key...humor and laughing.
What diet did he have.
Amazing. Rich, thanks for giving Mike the time to talk. The interaction wasn’t rushed. Sometimes we’re in such a hurry to get the information now! In fact, the storytelling was more digestible and will stay with me for a lot longer. I work with older people, it’s so important we give them the time to communicate, many lessons to be learnt.
Absolutely, fabulously..agree !
I've recently lost my connection with nature and I'm feeling it. Nature is the solution
Yes Rich, your patience in allowing Mike's storytelling was so appreciated. Such a great podcast!
My wife finds it odd that I can listen to a podcast all day (I don’t watch I listen on ear buds while I’m at home,at work, or driving)with an elderly man talking about his life experiences and wisdom(among the other popular typical random ones like Rogan,Theo von etc) which I genuinely find intriguing and entertaining while most people would rather watch paint dry.
But I can’t for the life of me watch any of the latest movies or series on Netflix etc for 15 minutes without getting bored and feel out of place because I’m wasting my time on fictional entertainment. Any one else in the same boat??
I agree!!!
I was in a race with this guy a few years ago. I think he got another age group world record. Didn't realize he had so many other accomplishments and good to hear his story.
@@goldeternal I think he was around 1:50 for a 10K, which is faster than anyone else his age. I remember that we all gathered around the finish line and cheered for him as he came across.
Nice!
I switched to a plant based diet around 60 and I am now in my mid 60's and loving life.
I am active, and extercise, but Mike gives me something to shoot for.
Mike Fremont is an inspiration to me.
My husb started to switch at that age then watched some compelling (plus disturbing) doc films on animal farming and health impact of what we ingest and he went vegan. He takes one drug for ADHD at low dose. Bloodwork and other arteries scans are clean as whistle per MDs. LOL. At 73 he still consults full time, walks a lot, does 3-4 flight of stairs easily and in summer plays bball 3-4 x wk. I’m younger and can’t keep up. 😂 Dr Ellesworth Wareham are/we’re inspirations. Health and peace for many yrs my friend.
Rich, you did such a nice job with this interview. And it was so sweet when Mike said that this was the high point of his career. He founded American Rivers! And he has made such an amazing impact on the river steward community and River protection in this country. When he was in his early 80s he did me a favor, and paddled the entire length of the river that I steward, all 150 Miles, with his 60 something year old friend. And gave me notes on every inch of it so that I could begin to create what is now a water trail map for the river. He is an amazing person, and I'm so glad that you got to interview him. He inspired me to go plant-based about 20 years ago. I love all your interviews, but this one is extra special.
Wow brilliant story thx for sharing. I’m sure he inspires many.
I admire the way his memory is still so clear . He remembers things that happened more than thirty years ago . That's not normal for a person his age.
I know right, it's amazing
Im almost 82 and I clearly remember things when i was in high school in the 1950s. I have a group of close friends from age 75 to 85, and we all easily remember back to events in the 1950s - 1980s. Our memories are not perfect and we forget a name of a person or place from time to time, but in general our memories are terrific. A good plant based diet is the secret.
His sense of humour is top-notch
when you age the memory gets worse more things just happen, not earlier events
Nothing about Mike is normal for 100. Love to see a rich person getting him to be first at 100 running a marathon.
Just the fact that Mike has lived for a 100 years is enough to admire him. Human life in it's misery and suffering can be difficult to live, and he must've had his share of grief and bouts of depression. To have fought past it and be so happy and have a sense of humor at 100 is just incredible. The knowledge and experience, and still having the zest to live and fight for the planet and it's inhabitants makes me have the highest amount of admiration for him 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
He even looks like he is only in his 80's, not 100. Fascinating man and interview.
Rich Roll you've inspired so many people to get fit, go plant based and live their best life. And now inspiration to live a long healthy life. Thank you!
The sharpness of his mind is UNBELIEVABLE at his age!!! Let alone the resilience of his body!
So impressive!💪🏼👏🏼🙏🏻
First thing I noticed too. His memory is way better than mine and I’m 68 years younger than him
Yep, Mike is absolutely right. After my heart attack and stent procedure at age 66, I realized Western Medicine had nothing I wanted. The alpha and beta blockers kept me from even walking around the block! Two cardiologists said because I'd had a heart attack, I was going to have another one. Within 3 weeks, I'd read enough to dive into a WFPB diet and within a year my cardiologist had discontinued all of my heart meds! Seven years later, I've reversed my heart disease and have never felt better in my life and I'm teaching others to eat this way too. GO MIKE!
Wow ! That is amazing! Really happy for you:)
Wow.....congrats, thats inspirational
What SPECIFICALLY do you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner and what do you drink? Thanks. And what spices if any do you add. Thanks.
@@yougeo Firstly, I don't eat by the clock. I eat when I'm hungry. I love old fashioned rolled oats with a lot of cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with a little maple syrup. My go to quick meal (I keep a big bowl in the fridge) is a chopped salad made with cabbage (red and green), apples, celery and seasoned with caraway seeds, dill and a simple fat free dressing (3 parts balsamic vinegar, 2 parts mustard, 1 part maple syrup). I love beans and hummus, (cumin, curry and turmeric are a staple seasonings) and I make my own chips cutting up whole wheat flatbread and crisping it in the oven. Bananas and apples and tomatoes raw for snacking. Since my dieet is naturally high in water content, I only drink (water) if I feel thirsty, but I start my day with black coffee. I hope this helps.
@@laurajackson6860 just because u did that diet it doesn't mean everybody gotta follow you not agreeing with that .
"Call it love if you want." 🥰 I got so much out of this. What a brilliant person full of love. He saved that river, he's living proof of eating Whole Foods Plant Based. He lives all his values and he's 100, smart as a whip, kind, and humble. Here's hoping we get there too, Rich. Thank you for both for your time and sharing. My Great grandma, one of the first women in RISD, had a very similar way of being. Thanks for bringing her to heart and mind through this conversation. This is my favorite conversation.
Mike is so inspiring. As an active 68-year-old vegan (of 3 years) I'm trying to educate and influence the other seniors in my small, gated senior's community. I'm asked frequently whether it's too late to reap the benefits of WFPB living, and of course, it's never too late. My 66 year-old sister, 80-year-old brother-in-law and 88 year-old Mom all went WFPB and vegan 3 years ago. We have all reaped the health benefits and will never give it up. 🌱💞
Thanks, Rich Roll for this! Please, have more elderly interviews. I collected, as a surprise, 225 birthday cards for my late Dad’s 95th birthday. 🥳 It made his day! He spent the entire next day reading every one of those cards. He lived to be 98, he beat his Mother’s record by one year. They were not plant based. I am hoping to make it to 100 by living a plant based diet. 🤞
You got this 🙏🏽💪🏽
I listen to 90% of online content at 1.5x-2x, but not this conversation. Every story is actually quite meaningful and deserves full attention. Beyond diet, community and connectedness is clearly key to a healthy life. Thank you for inviting such a valuable guest 👏🙏
Thank you, Rich and Mike for showing us how it's done. In 6 weeks, I turn 70. I have been mostly plant -based for the last several years, I do core work and serious stretching every morning, then walk a few miles in nature, and I feel better than I have in my whole life. Listening to Mike, I feel like I'm just beginning. Thank you both for showing what's possible.
Dear Rich,
Thank you so much for giving time to interviewing Mike Fremont. I did not know about him until your podcast. Your patient listening and his heart-warming smiles and the twinkle in his eyes allowed me to feel such respect for you both and for being born into a time when I can learn about the caring, daring individuals who uplift mankind just by being alive to the moment. Thank you again.
" From the bottom of my heart I thank you "... that is heartbreaking...such humility... he is the one with most answers.
Regardless of your views on diets, there is a lot to be learnt from Mike. A truly kind man, content with the peacefulness of life that he has found and full of wisdom. Hearing these stories shows that we must protect these valuable members of society.
Having worked in a nursing home full of the sweetest people on earth 🏡 i can honestly say... we don't. It's very sad. Were slowly destroying the world they created. Their words not mine. I still visit when I can.
Love how he laughs and his mind is so clear. Is anyone else starting to run out of excuses for been lazy 😃
He brings a smile to my face! He is incredible!! I’m also fruit plant based vegan for 10 years now and it turned my life around for the better. I will never go back to processed, fattening over cooked foods again. The cleaner you eat the better your body performs!
That’s amazing any advice for the ones who wants to start that journey?
@@khadiyahespinel8396 I follow a mostly raw til 4 style to keep it Simple. High carb low fat. (It works for me) Lots of fruits mango, banana, blueberries, dates, oats, juicing, smoothies etc daily then lettuce wraps, tofu, walnut tacos, beans, potatoes, vegan pizza, whole grain/veggie pasta, homemade sauces and dips greens for dinner. Stay away from fried, oily, processed. I stop eating by 6/7 pm to allow my body to process and rest. Drink Plenty of water too!
It’s definitely a transition for most but I suggest starting slowly. Also it takes some time for your body to adjust and heal. So be gentle and don’t give up. You’ll start seeing and feeling the results after your body detoxes
OMG ! What a wonderful and HAPPY MAN ! love his spirit ♥️♥️♥️♥️
My grandfather was born in 1901 .He passed away just before he turned 100.He died at home peacefully surrounded by his children grandchildren and great grandchildren .
U r beautifull, can I date u
Several people in my family became centenarians. The next bunch are currently close to ninety. A few of my earlier progenitors threw in the towel in their late eighties, but that was during the time when life expectancy was circa fifty years old.
Dr. DeLacey Evans conducted a landmark study of centenarians (almost 200 years ago), and he travelled the globe to do it.
He found that some were athletes, while others were cripples. Some ate meat, while others did not. Some drank, while others were tea totalers. Some smoked and some did not. Some were rich and some were impoverished. The ratio of male to female was roughly 50/50.
All things taken into account, he found only one commonality: *They ALL ate sparingly.*
In my half century of purposeful observation, I’ve noticed the same trend. Vegans (I eat a predominantly vegan diet too, and I eat only once a day) usually consume far fewer calories and carbs than the other 97% of the population.
Vegetarians generally fare well too. Seventh Day Adventists stick to vegetarian fare and they routinely outlive the general population by a decade or more.
Exercise is wonderful, of course, but it appears that *eating sparingly* is the only verifiable cause of triple digit longevity.
Hope this helps.
Love and All Good Things,
Jesse.🌹
Very appreciated for sharing this, had never heard of this man.
Staying healthy to avoid assisted living and nursing home facilities, which are inadequate in their care of the frail elderly, should be a goal for all of us. What an inspiration this man is. I wonder if he currently lives in his own home and what his day to day life is like.
A true gem of a podcast. It's also a reminder that we should not overlook the wisdom our elders have to offer humanity.
Mike is so wholesome, absolutely loved listening and learning from his experience! Also I think as a society we should make more room to listen to older and wiser people.
"When did you start getting competitive, the 60's ?"
- "No, not until l was 88 !"
Been looking forward to this, after he appeared in your compilation Rich.
I've recently considered getting the run mojo back, after a lengthy hiatus. Both for the tackling of weight gain over these last couple of years, plus missing that improved boost to positive mentality, that happens with those circulating endorphins enroute.
Anyone thinking they're too old to return, or start out, to leaving the front door in the trainers, shorts & running jacket, just listen to Mike.
Exactly my thinking now too! Amazing!!!
This interview is amazing. More older people need to be interviewed.
Yesssssss there so much to learn from our elders
100% Agreed
Mr. Mike Fremon thank you so much for all your advices and your life story. It was so interesting! I feel very grateful that I had this opportunity to listen this amazing interview. Rich thank you for your work. I’m 30 now, and I feel so motivated now to live my life and to do the good choices. A lot of love to both of you.
Thank you Rich and Mike... you both are an inspiration to me at 73... for me it has been a war inside me everytime i get hungry... i started a plant based diet in 2017.. i was a dairy farmer and poultry grower in New York..
What a lovely conversation. He's an excellent example of how good life CAN BE if you nurture the life you are gifted. Quality of life is highly underrated. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Rich for a thoughtful and respectful interview and for giving Mike the space and the time to tell his story. He is an inspiration and I'm so glad I got to see this.
Amazing interview! His face lights up when he smiles. The older I get the more impressed I am with older people who have get up and go as I know it's a struggle for so many younger people.
Mike is really in good shape for 100. My mom is 99 in October but is frail, needs assistance. I try going plant based. Two out of three meals are plant based. I found two small dinner salads of arugula lowers my swelling( bad varicose veins). Have huge plate if fruit and salad in morning. Lunch small arugula salad with lots of cucumbers, some seeds, and jasmine green tea. Dinner is 4 oz two vegetables, 1/3 cup of rice. Water mostly , coffee in the morning. Follow Japanese cancer treatments... wonderful!! They have researched bee propolis it kills cancer ...Used it on my sister stage 4 metastatic.. She's cancer free and alive 5 years later!!
I also had my arthritis go away and my daily diet is the same every day. I eat 6 eggs, 6-8 grams fish oil along with a bunch of other supplements, organic chicken and protein powder along with organic veggie soup and organic fruits. I think the key is organic clean foods combined with lots of sleep and workout.
It's incredible how he talks, how well structured his sentences are, a pleasure to listen to! Hope to be nearly this fit even in my 70s, gosh. Combination of luck and diet/healthy lifestyle for sure.
This man is amazing. He reminds me so much of my grandpa, even looks similar to him. To see this man, is like seeing my grandpa live again.
Thank you SO much for this one Rich! My father is 83 and is struggling with a lot of health problems after being a lifelong athlete, but also eating the standard American diet. I’m going to watch this one with him! 🙏🙏🙏
What a GREAT interview! I love the fact that you chose to spotlight a centenarian! It distresses me that so often our older adults are portrayed as helpless, "feeble minded," frail, incompetent... The list goes on and on. As a society we need to highlight more stories of healthy aging and get away from the negative portrayal that has existed for decades.
AGREED 💯!!!!!
I transitioned to vegan whole plant nutrition 3 years ago. Last year I was so impressed with the results in terms of well-being, health, mental and physical fitness that I really wondered if the improvements would stop now after 2 years. But I had a feeling they wouldn’t. This year I discovered proper hydration, morning sun light and exercise and wow this work well ! I feel another 20% better than last year, and that was up 30% better than before the transition to whole plants ! So I can relate to what this man is saying. He seems in a v good mood.
We must be watching the same videos 😄
Great combinations you are doing happy to hear they have a big impact! That's great:)
What's you hydration regiment is like (do you add fresh squeezed lemon juice to water)? What top 10 things you would recommend to people to improve their health in your opinion?
I'm kinda mad that he attribute a major part of his success to diet and they spent so little time talking about what specifically he's been eating
How does it affect ur hair, skin, nails and progesterone levels ? Do u think u will age prematurely thus early menopause ?
Yo, my favourite episode yet. My grandpa lived to 101. A true inspiration!
Thanks for sharing this story. In my 20s, I met a lady that I was building a home for. She expressed to me that she was losing her connection to making new friends since her kids were older. Now in my 50s with my kids 20 and 16, i am experiencing for myself that it's a hard transition. The interview inspired me to reach out to people with common interests. i now see that maybe i'm missing out on the fun that comes in the next phase sitting on the sidelines.
Mike is three years older than my grandad that died before I was born. Crazy to think that even starting later in life changing up your diet and exercise can be so influential in determining your lifespan
Great interview! Fauja Singh ran the London Marathon when he was 101-years old. I believe he is the oldest marathoner.
So impressive gentlemen, he chased a purposeful life by being active & making smart choices 👏🏾 he is a great example for all of us who aspiring to delay aging by doing everything in our toolbox
my mother has been vegan for the last twelve years and vegetarian before that for fifty years, shes now eighty three. Her diet was for ethical reasons not health but shes always been very athletic but unfortunately she also loved smoking so shes been coping with copd the last five years and its been very depressing for her but i think shes now on the upswing and will start swimming again this week , i will send her this video for inspiration because shes always talking about getting a row boat and bicycle!
Dr Fuhrman may be a helpful resource
Amazing show that running competitively isn't a burning star and that longevity is a focus that you can aspire and train for. LFG Mike!
In talking to the elders, patience must be exercised to its full extent. I understand there is a ton of ground that Rich wanted to cover, but I noticed that the beautiful streams and tributaries of Mike’s expansive understanding of his history weren’t fully followed. In any case, it was so great to see Rich go outside of his comfort zone here and bring on someone who is a little less about doing and a little more about being. I want to see the ‘influencer’ culture do more of this, not only for the good of the consumer but for the good of the ‘influencer’ themselves. This world has many untapped elders and would do well to listen and follow carefully the winding philosophies of those who came before.
This gentleman used two words during his conversation in description of something and he said "call it love"...the older you get the greater is ones understanding of what's un- understandable.....Love
He also said he appreciated the interview " from the bottom of my heart"...
Watching this was
priceless !
My company would donate $500 to a charity to support his effort. I would also personally be part of his support team at the run. I am a plant based ultra runner.
Yes as a 64 yo still running and a vegetarian, it was such an inspiration! Thank you
Mike is one of the few longevity expert that can walk the talk... respect sir
So inspiring Mike. I would love to see his list of books he wants to read!!!! I have been vegan for over 20 years now and have no health issues. It’s the best decision I had ever made. I turn 70 this year.
This is so heartwarming! Mike Fremont, you are a bright light in this world. Thank you for the inspiration!
What an insightful humorous visionary Mike is. Your enjoyment of Mike's storytelling and opinions becomes obvious. Rich, just a suggestion- you might message past English professors in your education for a delightful and amusing vocabulary skill. It is a pleasure and vocabulary enhancement to hear your podcasts.
I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me).
I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my journaling habit - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. After a really bad depression phase I started to believe I couldn’t change and I’d feel that horrible forever.
Now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up. Im stronger, my heads A LOT clearer, weirdly I feel younger too.
Brilliant. I've tried so much to get rid of weight depression etc. Found kelp tabs last year, major improvement. In March I fell broke shoulder and ankle. Very bad break. Not healing. Looked to c what could I eat to help mend this. I was vegan. Carnivore. Well I did it, weight dropping off but the most astonishing benefit is my depression has gone my motivation is back. I feel like I'm 18 again and am 55. Good luck with everything.
I think your spot on . I often here motivation videos saying forget motivation its the habit of doing thats important , motivation comes and goes , after exercising regularly for almost a year I kinda get what they are saying :) the exercise has formed a bedrock for my mental health , now I got to do same approach for exercising my mind :)
@@Foxtrottangoabc exactly that!!
Check out Anthony Williams about your OCD. He talks about heavy metals being the cause. He has a daily heavy metal detox smoothie. Good luck on your journey💕
If you want a power boost try the wim hof method of breathing and cold bath/ or shower. Wow! Its transformative
Mike is my new hero. I'm 62 and need to pay attention to a lot of what he says.
I have a goal of running 50 marathons in my lifetime. I'm running my 4th this Sunday at the age of 34. This interview provided me with peace and confidence that anything is possible, thank you for sharing this amazing story
Good goal.
Why not 100 ..your only 34
@@igot5onit423 why not 200?
As a fellow Ohioan, thank you for being an example of health and of caring for the natural beauty of our state! Love from Cleveland 💗
This was amazing. But one thing we didn’t talk about was the fact that this man has all of HIS OWN TEETH 🦷!!!!! This is becoming more and more rare these days for old people to still have teeth let alone their own teeth. I wish he would’ve asked about that. Thanks for sharing this interview 🥰.
Thank you for having Mike on the Podcast Rich.
I aspire to be just like him, 32 years from now, and I appreciate you making this interview happen.
He inspires me to drive deeper into extensive movement and distance cycling.
I love ALL your podcasts, but this one was deeply inspiring.
Rich, thanks for expressing your respect for Mike during this interview. The response of heart-felt respect became more appropriate as the interview carried on. Thank you.
I love this episode. He inspires me to be real in my efforts. I'm 60 this year and this helps me to understand that I can get real with this even now. Thank you!!
I love this interview! Thank you Rich. I’ve been caring for our Elders for 30 years now. It’s my call, to serve. One correction, most seniors, 90% pre-pandemic, lived at home. It’s now about 95% probably. It’s amazing that most people think as you said, that most seniors live in institutions. Just not the reality.
👋 Dear Mike, this was such an inspirational interview. I'm a podcasts edict... I've been listening to hundreds of longevity experts from around the world, but I was captured by you and this talk... Thank you so much and thank you, Rich, for bringing this incredible man and his story to us all. A lot of ❤️ from Israel
Rich's interviewing mastery was in full flow with the odds-beating marvel that is Mike Fremont. I really loved this feast of truly time-tested life-hacks that poured forth from this wonderfully engaging conversation.
But, above all, I loved the palpable awe with which Rich revered this remarkable man. One so worthy of our respect. I could almost feel my inspiration-meter hit the full mark! I'm sure I will watch it over and over.
Deepest gratitude as usual for connecting so many of the dots in making sense of life and all it's tucks, troughs, peaks, obstacles, detours and, ultimately, the ways of winning through.
Thank you, Rich!
And WELL DONE! This one is a triumph.
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I've been waiting for this episode! I could listen to Mike every single day, I just love this man 💗
This was so inspiring! We should all hope to live as long and have as much success.
I like how the ad break aligns with this video's message and doesn't distract from the content.
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! I've been WFePB (whole foods, entirely plant based) for over three years now. I cook all my own meals and virtually never eat out. I have become a huge WFePB food nerd, so this is a case where I would have loved to have heard Rich's guest go into much greater detail of what he eats for breakfasts, what he eats for lunches, what he eats for dinners, and if he has any snacks/desserts, I would have loved to have heard about those, as well.
He follows the "The cancer prevention diet" 1984 book by micho kushi (bad spelling guess) based on this interview . Please note from the comments his cancer did need to get surgically removed after 2 years on the diet. People need to be accurate and honest so people are not misled m.ruclips.net/video/iVt0kQcFVEA/видео.html
I love that you can hear his age in his vocabulary , "ice box" "Kasup"
This was such a wonderful interview. I went from moments of hanging on every single word to chuckling. What a wonderful inspiration. Thank you Rich Roll. P S. I'm aiming for 100 myself.
I hope that you have Mike back on your show again, Rich; he is a gem.
Goosebumps🙏😁 wow it is so great to hear this
I am on the same dieet for 7 years and feel amazing at age 46
I feel like 18🙃
Thx for the great content
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this was such a beautiful, impactful and inspiring episode. Thank you rich, for sharing Mike with all of us and a special thanks to Harvey Lewis for being the connective tissue! I feel incredibly moved by hearing Mike speak!
😍🙏🙏🙏This was so beautiful and inspiring. I love all the interviews on this podcast, but this one adds a new feeling to it. It was the first interview during which I felt like it was not so much about the words and the story, although of course those were also very important and inspiring, but also so much about the presence of this beautiful man, his radiance and presence have the power to melt protective walls from around the heart.
Thank you Mike for being a shooting star! Thank you Rich for holding this space! I hope to see many more cantenarians on the podcast🐾💕
For everyone's reference:
The book that changed his diet and saved his life: "The Cancer Prevention Diet" (Macrobiotic/Vegan) - by Michukushi
Just two weeks after starting diet, he started overall healing, including healing of metastases.
So awesome! Thank you
No fruit in that diet. I did it in college. Dirk Benedict from A-Team fame had a very inspiring book about his Macrobiotic journey healing his prostate cancer. He used the Michio Kushi approach for his healing. That one is called Kamikazi Cowboy. Michio Kushi studied under George Ohsawa to learn about the macrobiotic approach.
According to The Boston Globe, Jan 6, 2015 online story, Kushi as well as his first wife, both died of cancer. He was 88z
@@Cyberbronco He probably got radiation from Fukushima, if he was eating mainly Japanese products, especially Japanese sea products. No diet can fix that. Seaweed is a prominent ingredient in the macrobiotic diet, most seaweed comes from Japan, and tons of radioactive waste water have been dumped into the Pacific off the Fukushima coast. Reporting on the real levels of radiation, of course, are covered up the powerful nuke industry, to no objection of producers and distributors down the assemblylines. Very sad, an excellent man.
Water pollution and the inability to source organic seaweed is a main reason I left following a strict macrobiotic diet.
@@Cyberbronco George Ohsawa "You are all Sanpaku" - my macrobiotic bible as a teen.
It’s so refreshing watching this! If he can do this much work at his age, then my little 36 years old self have no excuse. Inspiring!
I watched this twice as this is Wonderful! I am plant based vegan SOS free and love running! Thank you!
Omg imagine walking for a full one hundred years!! This man is a legend!
Mike is an absolute delight to listen to and is so inspiring. You could try and do a story on Fauja Singh another vegetarian/vegan who became the first 100-year-old to finish a marathon on Oct. 16, 2011, when he completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in eight hours, 25 minutes and 17 seconds. As far as I know he is still living. It seems with each pair of running shoes you buy you can get a free gift of a couple of years if you use them.
This was one of the most inspiring and informative talks I've ever watched on RUclips! Kudos to Rich Roll and thank you for bringing Mike on the PodCast / show!
Mike is a magnificent man with a magnificent mind. I heard this podcast when it was released on my subscription playlist. I was in Athens Greece at the time. I was running in Plato's academy. Mike's voice had a profound effect on me as I kept on running surrounded by Greek and Roman ruins, not wanting to go back into the concrete jungle.
I've come back to England and I had to see put a face to the voice, hence why I'm commenting on RUclips.
In awe I am of this incredible human.
I suffer (first-world suffering) with comparison and I specifically listen to Rich Roll's Pod because it allows me to explore what it means to compare. This episode helped me find Gold. The Gold that It's no comparison I'm "suffering", It's inspiration, I'm seeking, but it comes when you're not looking for it which is why I thought it was comparison.
Dare I say this episode was transcending? I've dared, and I can say, yes.
Mike is 53 years older than me. My existential panic has somewhat calmed, because if I hold on to my soul (like Mike did), I know I've got a long way to go (like mike knows).
Thank you Rich Roll for this transcending inspiring episode.
This guy is amazing!! An inspiration for us in middle age. Well done Rich!!
So inspiring! It was a joy listening to Mike. I can only hope to live 25 more years to be 100 and implement his secrets to longevity. And I see it now and believe we will be able to live much longer. Thank you Rich for this Podcast and thank you Mike for your inspiration.
Thanks Rich for this interview of Mike. What an inspiration. Im 63 plus and would love to hear more interviews of older athletes 60 plus. Gives me hope that I haven't left it too late in life to get healthy & fit. :) Love all you talks Great work
This is an inspiring story that truly highlights the impact of healthy living and staying active. Just like Mike Fremont, my 85-year-old father tends to our family's olive trees every single day in Southern Italy. Our region is renowned for its high number of centenarians, and I believe that our traditional diet, rich in our locally produced extra virgin olive oil, plays a significant role in this longevity.
The benefits of olive oil are widely acknowledged, and as a producer, I see first-hand the love and care that goes into creating this "liquid gold". I can't help but think there is a correlation between the vibrant health and longevity in our region, and the high-quality, extra virgin olive oil that is a staple in our diet.
Mike Fremont's story is a testament to the power of a healthy lifestyle. I'm looking forward to seeing my father continue his daily ritual in our olive groves for many more years to come. His commitment to our land and our family's olive oil production is a driving force behind our dedication to offering a product that can contribute to others' health and longevity. Thank you for sharing Mike's story; it's a powerful reminder of the potential each of us has to lead long, healthy lives.
His son should write a book about his daily routine and diet. I would buy it and follow it. He is inspiring and find his life fascinating. Thanks for having him on.
Wat an AMAZING man! Thank you both for the inspiration!,,, I am 48 years old and far from healthy with colon cancer running in my family, I do not see a doctor on a regular basis mostly because I am scared to hear what they will find. My diet is poor and exercise is pretty much nonexistent. And I drink way too much for my own good! Thank u for putting this out there for us❤️
I look forward to making some drastic lifestyle changes as the new year is approaching! I am currently cleaning my kitchen and putting my juicer back together along with my Vitamix at the ready!
Blesss up everybody! Happy holidays yall🌺🌺🌺
Rich and Mike should start an online group for all to help convert the masses to optimal health and longevity
Amazing topic on Mike's life 100 years. In my family most of them live to 99 to 109 now at this moment my family is 109 still cooks, does his banking and so much more.
I am so glad I have seen this interview.
I turned to a plantbased dieet overnight after seeing a lecture of Dr Esselstyn 7 years ago.
After that finding my way to the right way of eating i followed Dr Mcdougal high carb dieet as my way to go.
It’s so nice to hear him talk about this daily food because I eat them same way.
Oats in the morning with some fruit
Greens and whole food carbs for the rest of the day
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He says vegan diet helped his arthritis. I met a woman who had it so bad she couldn't even hold a pencil. A Dr. told her 2 try cutting out dairy from her diet, & she said she quit entirely, & that's all it took 4 her! She was completely healed. Just passing on 4 those who suffer.
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@Trent Goins it's a low cost and high gain suggestion... why not?
@Trent Goins vegan diets work for a lot of people, you know why? bc humans are different... it doesnt work for a lot of other people, bc people are different. if your anchestry is from northern regions, your body might not have a good time on a vegan diet, since your body evolved to survive and thrive on wild animals meat, fish, some berries, maybe some nuts and a few herbs, but way less compared to meat... but if your anchestry lived in the nile delta for thousands of years, in middle of europe or middle of asia, north of india and so on your body is much more developed to eat the kinds of grains that grew around there, meat sometimes was eaten more or less, that strongly dependet on the region... in some parts of india people eat vegetarian for almost thousand years and maybe even longer than the first time it was written down, so if you have anchestry from there meat might actually not be good for you at all... and then you have people from south east asia, south india, central african regions or south america where thick rainforest with fruits as big as torsos made those people basically immune to diabetis, while they also might have more problem digesting grains or to much fatty acids from animal fats... everyone is different... and thats the interesting part... for some people an all meat diet helps them reduce their inflamation markers in their blood when they have arthritis, for others a vegan diet achieves the same... the clinical literature supports that claim wildly, i'm about to be a occupational therapist and one big group of people who i am going to treat are people, kids and elderly with inflamed joins, so i'm not just shitposting here without having an education, just so you know
@@OonaNymn that's not what science concludes. A whole food plant based diet (not vegan) benefits everyone, including the animals and the planet. People need to stop thinking about their selves only and consider the impact your decisions make on everything else. This is a problem humans have in general.
@@stevenvachon9745 na actually not... unfortunately some people have a really hard time digesting grains, bc they lack enzyms for that, while their body produces way more enzyms that break down animal fatty acids... i personally am vegan almost 100%, but i've seen a few people struggle imensly on this diet, bc their body just couldn't extract the right amount of nutrients
@@OonaNymn , thank you for your long explanation. I was feeling confused with the video, because he thrives on vegan diet, and then I watch other videos where they thrive on a keto diet... and even carnivore. So, Great explanation, not one size fits all.
In my case I went vegan for a year (for ethical reasons), and everything went bad in my body. Different doctors (allopathic and alternative) said that I need to eat meat, even if I didn’t like it... and it’s true, my body feels better. my ancestry? I’m a Spanish, in Spain,... Mediterranean diet. Don’t know if there is a relation.
Theres just something about oldies that i love to talk with them. I so love to learn things about their experiences in life..
Sad, WAY too many ads and commercial interruptions! This man deserves more respect. Let him tell his story, then put the ads at the end.
hahaha man i love this episode! just listening to Mike talk is making me smile and laugh. thank you both i appreciate you so much
Great interview! My father lived to 105 and walked the mall in Denver everyday and inspired quite a few people with his philosophy of life - always happy despite of being displaced from his comfortable life and he managed to live 40 yrs being active and finding his own happiness throughout.
Your guest is a good example that has discovered the secret to a happy long life. Thank you for gifting us all the secret of a good long life.
That is one very amazing man! Thank you for sharing his story with us!
Would have been interesting to know what his diet was before he changed it.
My grandad lived until 102 (lucid and mobile) he was a miserable SOB and never did any excercise, never drank or smoked. One thing he did say that always stuck with me was that we kill ourselves with food, he was stick thin and ate all foods but sparingly.