About The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)
Welcome to The Bright Side of Longevity. Join Dr. Roger Landry, co-host Danielle Palli, and guests as they discuss the bright side of getting older through healthy longevity. Guided by the research, this lighthearted and educational discussion will leave you with practical tips and ways to impact your lifestyle to brighten life's journey.
E118: Walking for Longevity: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness
Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, DAOM, LAc is a doctor of traditional East Asian medicine and dean emeritus of the former Emperor's College of Traditional East Asian Medicine. A licensed acupuncturist since 1977, he took California's first acupuncture licensing examination and later studied Sun tai chi in Beijing with Sun Shurong. He is a fourth-generation lineage holder of Sun tai chi and cofounder of the International Sun Tai Chi Association. He also supervised doctoral students providing acupuncture at the PTSD clinic at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health System.
Yun Kim, EdD, DAOM, LAc is a doctor of traditional East Asian medicine, licensed acupuncturist, founder of Emperor's Wellness, and fifth-generation lineage holder of Sun tai chi. She has practiced mindfulness meditation for more than 20 years, studying with teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh and Trudy Goodman. She completed a doctoral clinical rotation at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health System's PTSD clinic, maintains an acupuncture practice in Los Angeles, and earned her Doctor of Education from USC's Rossier School of Education.
Together, they bring decades of experience in East Asian medicine, tai chi, mindfulness, breathwork, and walking to Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Into Your Daily Exercise.
RESOURCES:
Website: https://www.walkingyourwaytovitality.com (https://www.walkingyourwaytovitality.com)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingyourwaytovitality/ (https://www.instagram.com/walkingyourwaytovitality/)
24 Aug 2026
E117: Healthspan by Design (The New Era of Preventive Medicine)
What if healthcare focused more on preventing disease than treating it? In this episode of The Bright Side of Longevity, Dr. Roger Landry and Danielle Palli welcome William Ban, Co-Founder and COO of Himedi, to discuss why more Americans are traveling to South Korea for comprehensive preventive health screenings. Together, they explore AI-powered diagnostics, early detection, and what the U.S. healthcare system can learn from a more proactive approach to health. Discover why preventive care is becoming an essential part of extending both lifespan and healthspan.
RESOURCES:
Himedi Website: https://himedi.com (https://himedi.com)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamban/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamban/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himedi_global/ (https://www.instagram.com/himedi_global/)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@himedi_global?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@himedi_global?lang=en)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Himedi (https://www.youtube.com/@Himedi)
11 Jun 2026
E116: The Science of Play
In this episode, co-host and National Board-Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach Danielle Palli shares why playfulness, curiosity, and wonder aren't just "nice-to-haves" but essential components of a happy, healthy, and thriving life. She explores the science-backed benefits of play, and she and Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, guide the audience through several play-inspired activities. Learn about metaphorical games, micro-moments of connection, an exercise in time travel, and how to create a play bank.
Resources:
Secrets of a Happy Person: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e114-the-secrets-of-a-happy-person--69846227 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e114-the-secrets-of-a-happy-person--69846227)
Mindfulness: More Than Just Meditating: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e80-mindfulness-more-than-just-meditating--51103682 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e80-mindfulness-more-than-just-meditating--51103682)
Enhancing Relationships Throughout Life: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-enhancing-relationships-throughout-life--64475740 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-enhancing-relationships-throughout-life--64475740)
The Power of Storytelling: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-the-power-of-storytelling--60075696 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-the-power-of-storytelling--60075696)
Building Better Relationships and Being Other Centered: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-building-better-relationships-and-being-other-centered--52960360 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-building-better-relationships-and-being-other-centered--52960360)
Inside a recent episode
E115: Forever Young (An Interview with Filmmaker David Donnelly)
Published 20 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Richard Millers, the near bars allies, et cetera, that are doing amazing work that is are having a huge contribution to the longevity revolution and probably don't get as much press or attention as the people that are getting all the clicks because they're making much more radical claims. And that was a big distinguishing factor through the process of me to understand as well, that you've got this revolution happening and it's a spectrum and just like any revolution, you've got this whole cast of characters. And a lot of them can't agree on the same thing, which is normal in any scientific revolution, you know, we have to see when the dust settles, what ultimately, you know, is validated over time. […]
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