Longevity and happiness is the key. What does it really take to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life?
In this episode of the Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. podcast, hosts Susan Robbins and Kate King sit down with Kate’s long-time friends and wellness leaders Mark and Jill Addy to explore the science (and humanity) behind healthspan, longevity, and social connection.
With over 20 years of experience in global wellness education and leadership training, Mark and Jill have worked with thousands of people across the world. They developed the Herbalife Fit Camp model (now used in 90+ countries), and they’ve seen firsthand what creates lasting transformation, both physically and emotionally.
- How to increase your healthspan for longevity, not just your lifespan
- The key metrics for longevity: VO₂ max, strength, muscle mass, and grip strength
- The overlooked health risk of social isolation and loneliness
- How purpose and community directly impact your genetic expression
- Simple daily practices to build a longer, healthier life
- What it looks like to integrate wellness into your family and relationships
Jill, a public health expert and PhD candidate, shares powerful research showing how loneliness can increase the risk of chronic disease and early death — rivaling other health risks like smoking or obesity. Mark brings the performance side of the conversation, breaking down the importance of aerobic fitness, protein intake, and daily movement in optimizing long-term health.
They also dive into the emotional side of wellness: the importance of connection, routine, play, and purpose. Whether it’s through morning coffee check-ins, family hikes, or gratitude practices, Mark and Jill offer a practical and inspiring look at what it takes to feel good in your body and in your life.
Listen to this episode if:
- Longevity & healthy aging
- Building a lifestyle that supports long-term wellness
- Social connection and community health
- Performance optimization for everyday life
- Functional movement, strength training & aerobic health
- Creating balance between physical and emotional well-being
Follow the guests:
- Mark Addy: @24athlete
- Jill Addy: @jillian.addy
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Kate’s Books:
- The Radiant Life Project (https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538181874/The-Radiant-Life-Project-Awaken-Your-Purpose-Heal-Your-Past-and-Transform-Your-Future)
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- The Authentic Mother – Kate King https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Mother-Creative-Engagement-Support/dp/098983414X/
- Mend or Move On – Kate King
- Stay tuned for Kate’s newest book “Mend or Move On” that will be available early 2026!
Learn more about our guests Jill and Mark Addy:
Mark
- former professional athlete
- 20 years sales and leadership development for Herbalife, focusing on prevention, community health
- Created Fit Camp, a healthy active lifestyle model now used by Herbalife in 90+ countries
- Herbalife Chairman’s designation: among the Top 100 sales teams worldwide
- Member of the NAM Strategy & Planning committee responsible for business development, leadership, new product innovation, promotions, and trainings
- Featured guest speaker for onsite business and leadership development: APAC, EMEA, NAM Regions and country-specific trainings for Australia, Canada, France, Poland, United Kingdom, and the US
Jill
- Masters of Public Health (MPH) – health behavior and health education
- Masters of Health Administration (MHA) – hospital administration
- 10 years in strategy consulting for hospitals and health systems, specializing in hospital-physician alignment
- 20 years sales and leadership development for Herbalife, focusing on prevention, community health
- Created Fit Camp, a healthy active lifestyle model now used by Herbalife in 90+ countries
- Herbalife Chairman’s designation: among the Top 100 sales teams worldwide
- Member of the NAM Strategy & Planning committee responsible for business development, leadership, new product innovation, promotions, and trainings
- Featured guest speaker for onsite business and leadership development: APAC, EMEA, NAM Regions and country-specific trainings for Australia, Canada, France, Poland, United Kingdom, and the US
- Currently a PhD student at Denver University’s Daniel’s School of Business
- Dissertation focus: employee health promotion, risk reduction, social connection organizational performance, culture and leadership
Learn More about Kate King:
Kate brings nearly two decades of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and board certified art therapist, combined with her work as a Radiant Life coach to the table. She is also the multi-award-winning author of three powerful self-help psychology books. Kate’s work integrates epigenetics through a relational, behavioral, and intergenerational family trauma lens. She also incorporates brain and nervous system science with psychology, spirituality, and creativity for a dynamic approach to deep inner work and personal healing.
Learn More about Susan Robbins:
Susan is a retired law enforcement officer and an accomplished Certified Epigenetic Human Performance Coach with a diverse and extensive background in wellness. She began her wellness career in 2015 as a holistic health and stress management coach. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her expertise into epigenetics in 2019, where she discovered the missing piece of the health optimization puzzle: Personalized health.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Level 2 Apeiron Zoh Epigenetic Human Performance Coach (DNA), and Certified PH360 Coach through Precision Health Alliance, Susan has developed a unique approach to health and wellness through completely personalized health. She is the proud recipient of the 2023 Precision Health Alliance Coach of the Year award. Susan works with clients to elevate their health and overall quality of life by understanding their unique needs based on their genetic makeup, taking out the guesswork, and getting results.
Their Synergy
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.
