Almost Forever

About Almost Forever

Almost Forever is a longevity podcast for people who want more than a longer life - they want a fuller one. Hosted by registered longevity dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton, Almost Forever features conversations with the clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping how we understand the building blocks of a longer healthspan; nutrition, hormones, sleep, metabolism, the gut microbiome, fasting, supplements, mindset, exercise, environmental toxicity, stress, social networks and the daily decisions that compound over decades. You can't live forever but we'll get you one step closer. Brought to you by Prolon, the longevity technology company behind The 5 Day FMD with over 25 years of longevity research, over 40 clinical trials, and 130 global patents. New episodes every other Wednesday on YouTube @prolonfmd, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. About our Hosts: Melanie Murphy Richter has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She was recognized Young Dietician of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023. She teaches graduate-level Nutrition Physiology at UC Irvine and is the Head of Communications at L-Nutra. Renee Fitton has a Masters in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity. She developed one of only seven CDC Full+ Accredited Diabetes Prevention Programs in the U.S. Renee is the Vice President of Growth at L-Nutra. Almost Forever is brought to you by Prolon. Prolon is a longevity technology company. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, supplement, or health routine. Guest views are their own and may not reflect those of Prolon or its parent company L-Nutra.

Publisher

L-Nutra, Inc.

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 12 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Should We Treat Aging Like a Disease? with Dr. William Hsu

   Dr. William Hsu, Chief Medical Officer at L-Nutra, discusses with Almost Forever hosts Renee and Melanie how aging's loss of healing ability drives chronic diseases.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Burnout Isn't Your Fault with Kelsey Patel

   Kelsey J. Patel, a burnout expert, shares with hosts Renee and Melanie how to navigate burnout and reconnect with yourself after life's challenges.

3. 

   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Betting on Yourself with Corey Calliet

   Celebrity trainer Corey Calliet shares his mindset secrets for lasting change with hosts Renee and Melanie in this interview about betting on yourself.

4. 

   26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What We Know About Rapamycin with Matt Kaeberlein

   Gerontologist Dr. Matt Kaeberlein discusses the science behind rapamycin and longevity with Almost Forever hosts Renee and Melanie, offering insights into the most promising compounds for slowing aging.

5. 

   12 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Olive Leaves and Ancestral Wisdom with Josephine Musco

   Josephine Musco shares ancestral wisdom on daily longevity practices and simple swaps to reduce microplastic exposure with hosts Renee and Melanie in this interview.

6. 

   30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Biology is Now an Engineering Problem with Dr. Darshan Shah

   Longevity specialist Dr. Darshan Shah explains to hosts Renee and Melanie how biology is an engineering problem and reveals key biomarkers for proactive health.

7. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Loneliness is Killing Your Longevity with Darin Olien

   Darin Olien, Emmy-winning host and author, discusses with hosts Renee and Melanie how human connection, not biohacking, is the key to longevity.

8. 

   1 Jul 2026

   You're Thinking About Protein All Wrong with Simon Hill

   Nutritionist, physiotherapist, and host of The Proof podcast (40M+ listens) Simon Hill sits down with Almost Forever hosts Renee and Melanie to challenge the way we think about protein, plaque, and what's actually in our control when it comes to aging. Drawing on two landmark Harvard studies, Simon explains why the protein conversation has become "way too reductionist." He shares the formative moment that set his life's work in motion — and how he reframed cardiovascular disease as a largely ...

9. 

   17 Jun 2026

   "What is the Estrobolome?" with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

   Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow, NP, discusses the estrobolome's role in hormones and aging with hosts Renee and Melanie, revealing insights from her book "The Menopause Gut."

10. 

    17 Jun 2026

    Strong is the Longevity Plan with Jennifer Cohen

    Entrepreneur Jennifer Cohen shares with hosts Renee and Melanie how simplifying health and embracing movement unlocks true longevity and confidence.

11. 

    10 Jun 2026

    Almost Forever Trailer

    Longevity dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter and Renee Fitton interview leading scientists and clinicians to cut through the noise and reveal the truth about health and longevity.

12. 

    2 Jun 2026

    Almost Forever Teaser

    Prolon's "Almost Forever" podcast features experts discussing the six pillars of longevity for a long and healthy life.

Inside a recent episode

Should We Treat Aging Like a Disease? with Dr. William Hsu

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Well, I'd like to take a 30,000 kind of view here because a lot of times we think about aging, we think about it as a natural process. Obviously it's a natural process, But if we don't really see aging as something that we want to target, like a disease, then we will never really put the resources as a society into the development of new solutions. And when you think about the way we see medicine today, as people age, they develop cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, loss of mental capacity. We treat them separately as if they are separate diseases. Like, for example, you go to your neurologist for Alzheimer's and you go to your endocrinologist for diabetes and your cardiologist for cardiovascular diseases. […]

Who has been a guest on Almost Forever

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• William Hsu
• Kelsey J Patel
• Corey Calliet
• Matt Kaeberlein
• Josephine Musco

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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