Michael Ryan is a fitness expert, trainer and long term friend of of Hugh Jackman, In this episode, Ageless by Rescu host Bahar Etminan spoke with Michael Ryan on how he gets Hollywood Actor Hugh Jackman in shape for big movie roles including his incredible physique in Wolverine.Ryan reveals the exact workout, biohacking and nutritional program he creates to kick start Jackman’s transformation and how he stays motivated. In this episode the 52 year old trainer shares breakthrough tips and exercises for men over 40 to strip fat, build muscle and challenge the norm on biological ageing. Through his knowledge and expertise, he has been able to help Hugh Jackman and other celebrities achieve an ageless vitality and a globally envied physique that is his signature.

<blockquote>Michael Ryan is a fitness expert, trainer and long term friend of of Hugh Jackman, In this episode, Ageless by Rescu host Bahar Etminan spoke with Michael Ryan on how he gets Hollywood Actor Hugh Jackman in shape for big movie roles including his incredible physique in Wolverine.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Ryan reveals the exact workout, biohacking and nutritional program he creates to kick start Jackman&rsquo;s transformation and how he stays motivated. In this episode the 52 year old trainer shares breakthrough tips and exercises for men over 40 to strip fat, build muscle and challenge the norm on biological ageing. Through his knowledge and expertise, he has been able to help Hugh Jackman and other celebrities achieve an ageless vitality and a globally envied physique that is his signature.</blockquote>

Ageless Radiance Club takes you behind the velvet ropes of ageless beauty and the science of rejuvenation. I open my little black book of celebrities, surgeons, cosmetic doctors, scientists, glam squads, products and leading-edge experts that can help transform your vitality and beauty and rejuvenate you from the inside out. 

More than a destination for trusted advice, Ageless Radiance Club is a portal that connects you with a suite of solutions, experts, and choices to address your every concern about beauty, well-being, and vitality without judgment.

From skincare and injectables to bio-hacking, epi-genetics, surgery, and everything in between, the Ageless world is your oyster — and I'm here to help you open it.

More importantly, in an industry plagued by somewhat exploitive and confusing messages, the Ageless Radiance Club Podcast is a trusted source, giving you direct access to best practice experts and cutting-edge innovations in Australia and globally.

Ageless Radiance Club takes you behind the velvet ropes of ageless beauty and the science of rejuvenation. I open my little black book of celebrities, surgeons, cosmetic doctors, scientists, glam squads, products and leading-edge experts that can help transform your vitality and beauty and rejuvenate you from the inside out. 
More than a destination for trusted advice, Ageless Radiance Club is a portal that connects you with a suite of solutions, experts, and choices to address your every concern about beauty, well-being, and vitality without judgment.
From skincare and injectables to bio-hacking, epi-genetics, surgery, and everything in between, the Ageless world is your oyster — and I'm here to help you open it. More importantly, in an industry plagued by somewhat exploitive and confusing messages, the Ageless Radiance Club Podcast is a trusted source, giving you direct access to best practice experts and cutting-edge innovations in Australia and globally.

Ageless Radiance Club

Michael Ryan Train like Hugh Jackman

This conversation explores the complex and deeply human relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing. Srinivas Kamath shares insights from his research into the gut–brain axis, unpacking how hormones, stress, medication and diet intersect at the microbiome level. We discuss the limitations of current mental health treatments, the growing promise of prebiotics, and why personalised medicine may be the future of emotional and cognitive care. The episode also looks ahead to emerging research in longevity, GLP-1 therapies and the role of the gut in neurodegenerative disease, offering a grounded yet hopeful view of where this science is heading.

Key Takeaways
The gut and brain operate in constant two-way communication, influencing mood, cognition and emotional regulation.
Chronic stress and elevated cortisol can compromise the gut lining, contributing to inflammation and so-called leaky gut.
Female hormones shape the microbiome across the lifespan, and gut health in turn affects hormonal balance.
Understanding an individual’s microbiome opens the door to truly personalised approaches to mental and emotional health.
Many psychiatric medications alter the gut microbiome, which may explain common side effects and variable outcomes.
Prebiotics play a foundational role in supporting a resilient and diverse microbiome.
For most people, prebiotics are more effective and sustainable than probiotic supplementation alone.
GLP-1 is central to appetite regulation, gut signalling and broader metabolic and mental health pathways.
The vagus nerve acts as a key communication highway between the gut and the brain.
Gut microbiome research is rapidly evolving, with more questions than definitive answers at this stage.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/PYgWVYHdI_I

This conversation explores the complex and deeply human relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing. Srinivas Kamath shares insights from his research into the gut&ndash;brain axis, unpacking how hormones, stress, medication and diet intersect at the microbiome level. We discuss the limitations of current mental health treatments, the growing promise of prebiotics, and why personalised medicine may be the future of emotional and cognitive care. The episode also looks ahead to emerging research in longevity, GLP-1 therapies and the role of the gut in neurodegenerative disease, offering a grounded yet hopeful view of where this science is heading.
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The gut and brain operate in constant two-way communication, influencing mood, cognition and emotional regulation.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chronic stress and elevated cortisol can compromise the gut lining, contributing to inflammation and so-called leaky gut.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Female hormones shape the microbiome across the lifespan, and gut health in turn affects hormonal balance.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understanding an individual&rsquo;s microbiome opens the door to truly personalised approaches to mental and emotional health.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Many psychiatric medications alter the gut microbiome, which may explain common side effects and variable outcomes.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prebiotics play a foundational role in supporting a resilient and diverse microbiome. For most people, prebiotics are more effective and sustainable than probiotic supplementation alone.</li>
<li aria-level="1">GLP-1 is central to appetite regulation, gut signalling and broader metabolic and mental health pathways.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The vagus nerve acts as a key communication highway between the gut and the brain. Gut microbiome research is rapidly evolving, with more questions than definitive answers at this stage.</li>
</ul>
Watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/PYgWVYHdI_I">https://youtu.be/PYgWVYHdI_I</a>

Hormones, Mental Health and the Microbiome with Srinivas Kamath

In this conversation, I’m joined by  fashion author, researcher and communication expert Dijanna Mulhearn to explore the hidden language of clothing and the evolving role of fashion as a form of personal branding. Together, we unpack how social media has reshaped our understanding of style, why corporate dressing has splintered into new tribes post pandemic, and how celebrity culture continues to direct the global wardrobe.

Dijanna brings her signature clarity to the psychology of fashion, the ethics of consumption, and the way clothing communicates power, intention and identity. This is a conversation about authenticity, individuality and the quiet authority of dressing with purpose.

Key Takeaways:
Fashion is not decoration. It is a communication system that signals identity, values and intention.
Corporate dressing has changed, but the fundamentals of clarity and authority still matter.
Social media has blurred the lines between inspiration and imitation.
What we choose to wear contributes to our personal brand every day.
Clothing shapes confidence and behaviour.
Celebrity influence remains one of fashion’s strongest currency drivers.
Sustainability is no longer optional. It is part of responsible consumption.
A strong personal style comes from self knowledge, not trends.
Understanding the historical context of fashion gives depth and perspective.
The most powerful fashion message is authenticity.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/h_oZEgo9wdY

In this conversation, I&rsquo;m joined by&nbsp; fashion author, researcher and communication expert Dijanna Mulhearn to explore the hidden language of clothing and the evolving role of fashion as a form of personal branding. Together, we unpack how social media has reshaped our understanding of style, why corporate dressing has splintered into new tribes post pandemic, and how celebrity culture continues to direct the global wardrobe. Dijanna brings her signature clarity to the psychology of fashion, the ethics of consumption, and the way clothing communicates power, intention and identity. This is a conversation about authenticity, individuality and the quiet authority of dressing with purpose. Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Fashion is not decoration. It is a communication system that signals identity, values and intention.</li>
<li>Corporate dressing has changed, but the fundamentals of clarity and authority still matter.</li>
<li>Social media has blurred the lines between inspiration and imitation.</li>
<li>What we choose to wear contributes to our personal brand every day.</li>
<li>Clothing shapes confidence and behaviour.</li>
<li>Celebrity influence remains one of fashion&rsquo;s strongest currency drivers.</li>
<li>Sustainability is no longer optional. It is part of responsible consumption.</li>
<li>A strong personal style comes from self knowledge, not trends.</li>
<li>Understanding the historical context of fashion gives depth and perspective.</li>
<li>The most powerful fashion message is authenticity.</li>
</ul>
Watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/h_oZEgo9wdY">https://youtu.be/h_oZEgo9wdY</a>

Red Carpets, Personal Power and the Hidden Language of Fashion with Dijanna Mulhearn

Erika Heynatz has lived many lives on and off the stage. Model. Actor. Singer. Storyteller. In this conversation she opens the curtain on two decades shaped by impossible beauty standards and the constant work of being seen. Now, with her one woman cabaret Stupor Model, she holds the mirror up to the industry that created her.

We explore how ageing sharpens self worth, why vulnerability creates a deeper kind of power, and how women can reclaim their desirability on their own terms. Erika speaks candidly about creative reinvention, the pull between visibility and privacy, the joy of performance, and the freedom that comes with embracing menopause rather than fearing it.

This episode is a study in female myth making, the male gaze, and what happens when a woman finally tells her own story.

Key Takeaways
Erika’s journey shows how deeply the beauty myth shapes identity.
• Ageing can reveal a richer, more grounded sense of self.
• Vulnerability is not weakness. It is an artistic and personal strength.
• Conversations about beauty and self worth must start in our homes.
• The male gaze influences how many women are taught to see themselves.
• Female friendships become stronger through shared life stages.
• Menopause is universal and deserves celebration, not silence.
• Beauty standards shift with culture, media and technology.
• The real superpower is a woman’s unique voice, not her perfection.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4iTnh5AIfLQ

Erika Heynatz has lived many lives on and off the stage. Model. Actor. Singer. Storyteller. In this conversation she opens the curtain on two decades shaped by impossible beauty standards and the constant work of being seen. Now, with her one woman cabaret Stupor Model, she holds the mirror up to the industry that created her.
We explore how ageing sharpens self worth, why vulnerability creates a deeper kind of power, and how women can reclaim their desirability on their own terms. Erika speaks candidly about creative reinvention, the pull between visibility and privacy, the joy of performance, and the freedom that comes with embracing menopause rather than fearing it.
This episode is a study in female myth making, the male gaze, and what happens when a woman finally tells her own story.
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>Erika&rsquo;s journey shows how deeply the beauty myth shapes identity. &bull; Ageing can reveal a richer, more grounded sense of self. &bull; Vulnerability is not weakness. It is an artistic and personal strength. &bull; Conversations about beauty and self worth must start in our homes. &bull; The male gaze influences how many women are taught to see themselves. &bull; Female friendships become stronger through shared life stages. &bull; Menopause is universal and deserves celebration, not silence. &bull; Beauty standards shift with culture, media and technology. &bull; The real superpower is a woman&rsquo;s unique voice, not her perfection.</li>
</ul>
Watch the full episode here:<a href="https://youtu.be/4iTnh5AIfLQ"> https://youtu.be/4iTnh5AIfLQ</a>

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