NBSV 213: Longevity, wearables, and identity-based habits with Coach Mike Howard
Updated: Oct 21
Mike Howard is back on the podcast! We start with a proper catch-up: his retreats, my TEDx prep, and the reality of juggling health goals alongside real life.
From there, we dive into what’s been taking over the wellness section of the internet lately: longevity, biohacking, and the obsession with tracking everything. We talk about why the basics are still the basics (sleep, strength training, protein, veggies, daily movement), and why chasing the “perfect” plan can make consistency harder, not easier.
We also get into identity-based habits, expectation management, and simple environment tweaks that make healthy choices easier—without needing a new gadget, a cleanse, or an entirely new personality.
Important topics we discussed:
>> The difference between lifespan and healthspan, and how the current obsession with longevity can turn useful advice into anxiety-fuelled over-optimization
>> Normal physiological responses are increasingly treated as problems that need fixing, particularly in the longevity and biohacking space
>> Why a lot of longevity advice requires time, money, and privilege that most people don’t have
Connect with Mike:
>> Mike's website
Episode transcript:
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Mentioned in this episode:
>> Livestream tickets for Coach K’s TEDx talk on January 24, 2026
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