A podcast from Prolon

Almost Forever

Prolon's longevity podcast, hosted by registered dietitians Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN, and Renee Fitton, MS, RDN. New episodes every other Wednesday.

5.0 stars from 40 ratings on Apple Podcasts, as of 21 Oct 2026.

Episodes

11 earlier episodes

  1. Ovaries Are a Longevity Organ with Dr. Felice Gersh

    Board-certified OB-GYN; founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine

    Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Felice Gersh joins hosts Renee and Melanie to talk about menopause as a hormonal transition rather than a decline, and why she calls the ovaries a longevity organ.

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

    Chief medical officer, L-Nutra, the company that makes Prolon

    Dr. William Hsu, an endocrinologist formerly at Joslin Diabetes Center, is now chief medical officer at L-Nutra, the company that makes Prolon. He joins hosts Renee and Melanie to discuss whether aging should be treated as a disease.

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  3. Burnout Isn't Your Fault with Kelsey Patel

    Creator of the Pure Joy app

    Kelsey J. Patel, creator of the Pure Joy app, joins hosts Renee and Melanie to talk about why there is no one-size-fits-all body, what burnout really looks like, and how to come back to yourself when life knocks you sideways.

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  4. Betting on Yourself with Corey Calliet

    Trainer who worked with Michael B. Jordan for the Creed films

    Trainer Corey Calliet, who worked with Michael B. Jordan on his physique for the Creed films, joins hosts Renee and Melanie for a conversation that's far more about mindset than muscle.

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  5. What We Know About Rapamycin with Matt Kaeberlein

    Aging researcher; former University of Washington professor

    Aging researcher Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a former University of Washington professor, joins hosts Renee and Melanie to separate what's real in longevity from what's hype.

  6. Olive Leaves and Ancestral Wisdom with Josephine Musco

    Founder of Olyxir

    Josephine Musco, founder of Olyxir, joins hosts Renee and Melanie for a conversation about everyday longevity habits, how her family's history shaped her work, and the simple swaps she uses to cut down on everyday exposure to microplastics.

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  7. Biology is now an engineering problem with Dr. Darshan Shah

    Board-certified surgeon; founder of Next Health

    Board-certified surgeon and Next Health founder Dr. Darshan Shah sits down with hosts Renee and Melanie to make the case that the sickcare system is built to save your life, not keep you healthy, and what to do about it.

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  8. Loneliness is Killing Your Longevity with Darin Olien

    Co-host of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron; author of SuperLife

    Darin Olien, co-host of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron, sits down with hosts Renee and Melanie to talk about a pillar of longevity he says is often overlooked: human connection.

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  9. You're Thinking About Protein All Wrong with Simon Hill

    Host of The Proof podcast; has led a Prolon reset program

    Simon Hill, host of The Proof podcast, sits down with hosts Renee and Melanie to challenge the way we think about protein, plaque, and what is actually in our control when it comes to aging.

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  10. Strong is the Longevity Plan with Jen Cohen

    Fitness trainer; author of Strong Is the New Skinny

    Fitness trainer and author Jen Cohen joins hosts Renee and Melanie to talk about why she sees strength as the foundation of a longevity plan: lasting habits, resistance training as we age, and the mindset shifts that keep you consistent for the long run.

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  11. "What is the estrobolome?" with Cynthia Thurlow

    Nurse practitioner; bestselling author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation

    Cynthia Thurlow explains the estrobolome, the link between the gut microbiome and estrogen metabolism, and why it matters for women's health.

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Guests on the show

Your hosts

  • Portrait of Melanie Murphy Richter

    Melanie Murphy RichterMS, RDN

    Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN, holds a master's degree in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity. She has taught graduate-level nutrition physiology at UC Irvine and founded the nutrition practice Wholistic Ritual. Melanie works for L-Nutra, the company that makes Prolon.

    Read Melanie's full bio
  • Portrait of Renee Fitton

    Renee FittonMS, RDN

    Renee Fitton, MS, RDN, holds a master's degree in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity and co-founded the nutrition platform Heali. Renee works for L-Nutra, the company that makes Prolon.

    Read Renee's full bio

Made by Prolon

Almost Forever is Prolon's own show. Both hosts work for L-Nutra, the company that makes Prolon, and guest Dr. William Hsu is L-Nutra's chief medical officer. Some guests have also worked with Prolon on other projects.

Prolon makes the 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet, a 5-day meal program that mimics fasting while still providing nutrition. It supports healthy aging and longevity.

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