Dr. Mary Pardee specializes in preventative medicine and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and has worked in Exercise Physiology and performance research for the U.S government. She holds her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Mary is the founder of ”Modrn Med” a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. Her primary focus is on closing the healthspan-lifespan gap, extending lifespan (how long you live); while enhancing healthspan (how well you live). Join Dr. Mary and her team of dedicated doctors as they discuss ”modrn” wellness solutions to chronic gut issues.
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Raising Kids With a Healthy Relationship With Food | Oona Hanson
You care about your health. You read labels, you track, you lift. So what are your kids learning from watching you?
Parent coach Oona Hanson joins me to talk about the well-meaning things parents say about food that can backfire with kids, and what to say instead.
We cover:
Why "good," "bad," "clean" and "sometimes" food labels can backfire with kids
Pressure, praise and the clean plate club
What a relaxed, healthy family dinner actually looks like
How to answer "Is sugar bad for you?"
Early warning signs of an eating disorder in kids
Talking to your kids about GLP-1 medications
What to say when your teen is worried about their body
About Oona: writer, speaker and parent coach, regular CNN contributor, author of the Parenting Without Diet Culture newsletter, and her first book is coming in 2027 with Cambridge University Press.
Find Oona:Website: https://www.oonahanson.comInstagram: @oona_hansonNewsletter: https://oonahanson.substack.com
Want to work with Dr. Mary? We offer a complimentary 30-minute consult for patients living in California, Arizona, or Colorado. Book at https://modrnmed.com
Get Dr. Mary's newsletter: evidence-based notes on longevity, exercise science, gut health and prevention. https://modrnmed.activehosted.com/f/9
Read the blog: https://www.modrnmed.com/post/healthy-relationship-with-food-kids-oona-hanson
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xTv5dbuBRxg
Educational, not medical advice. Individual risks and results vary.
21 Aug 2026
George Hirsch, NYC marathon pioneer: longevity, mindset, and staying active at 92
At 92, George Hirsch still trains nearly every day. He has run 40 marathons, helped launch the New York City Marathon, and took up boxing at 90. In this episode, he shares what six decades of running taught him about aging well, and why mindset may matter more than any metric.
George Hirsch is a running icon: one of the people who helped create the five-borough New York City Marathon alongside Fred Lebow, and the longtime chairman of New York Road Runners. He ran his fastest marathon at 44, came back from a hip fracture in his late 80s, and is still going strong today.
In this episode:
Why he started running at 13, and what kept him going into his 90s
His real weekly routine at 92: treadmill intervals, rowing, weights, the stationary bike, and boxing
Coming back from a hip fracture in his late 80s
"If in doubt, do", the simple philosophy that gets him out the door
"Never make a decision on the uphill", and how it applies to life
Why he does not obsess over metrics or nutrition
The mindset, optimism, and friendships behind aging well
The birth of the New York City Marathon, 50 years on
His advice for anyone who thinks they are too old to start
Follow Dr. Mary Pardee: @dr.marypardeeMore on the practice: modrnmed.com
Educational, not medical advice.
8 Apr 2026
Dr. Ingrid Murra: Oral health as preventive medicine: gum disease, teeth aging, the truth about veneers and clear aligners, and why perfect teeth fit matters
Host Dr. Mary interviews Harvard-trained orthodontist Dr. Ingrid Murra about preventing oral health issues and transforming dentistry towards prevention-focused care.
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