The Unstoppable 64-Year-Old: John...

The Unstoppable 64-Year-Old: John Solleder on Veganism, Fitness, and Reinvention

Let’s Talk Midlife Crisis Podcast by Ashley and Traci

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You can hear our mascot Toro panting...he just gets so excited... John Solleder shatters age stereotypes with every weight he lifts. Having just returned from a powerlifting competition where he benched 350 pounds at age 64, John embodies his core philosophy: "Don't let the old person in." This mindset has transformed not just his physical health but his entire approach to life's third chapter. During our enlightening conversation, John shares how he transitioned from meat-lover to vegetarian eight years ago after watching the documentary "Forks Over Knives." What began as a one-day experiment to alleviate joint pain evolved into a complete lifestyle transformation. Recently, John embraced raw veganism, resulting in not only significant weight loss (approximately 90 pounds over eight years) but also remarkable improvements in mental clarity and ph ... 
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