06 October 2026
EP 213 - Beyond Good Genes: The Art of Aging Beautifully
Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai
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Beyond Good Genes: The Art of Aging Beautifully
New research suggests good genes are only about half the story of how long we live. This episode is all about the other half.
I was in the room when Martha Stewart celebrated the new Elemental Lip Serum from her skincare brand, Elm Biosciences, and shared some big news: she's writing her memoir, due out in October 2027. At 85, she still lifts weights, starts her days with a 7 AM garden crew and grows so much of her own food.
I dig into the science behind seven of her longevity habits, from a Harvard study linking five simple habits to about 14 extra years for women, to a major Japanese study on ikigai, your reason for getting up in the morning. You'll also hear why Martha chose a bonsai tree as the symbol of her Center for Living at Mount Sinai, why a medical school gave her a monogrammed white coat, and why retirement isn't in her plans.
The full research, with every study linked, plus my Dark Chocolate Cherry Super Smoothie, is waiting for you on my Substack. Thank you for listening. Share with two best friends. xx Candice
New research suggests good genes are only about half the story of how long we live. This episode is all about the other half.
I was in the room when Martha Stewart celebrated the new Elemental Lip Serum from her skincare brand, Elm Biosciences, and shared some big news: she's writing her memoir, due out in October 2027. At 85, she still lifts weights, starts her days with a 7 AM garden crew and grows so much of her own food.
I dig into the science behind seven of her longevity habits, from a Harvard study linking five simple habits to about 14 extra years for women, to a major Japanese study on ikigai, your reason for getting up in the morning. You'll also hear why Martha chose a bonsai tree as the symbol of her Center for Living at Mount Sinai, why a medical school gave her a monogrammed white coat, and why retirement isn't in her plans.
The full research, with every study linked, plus my Dark Chocolate Cherry Super Smoothie, is waiting for you on my Substack. Thank you for listening. Share with two best friends. xx Candice