What Longevity Science Means for Childfree Adults | Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® & Joshua Herring, Ep 191

For Childfree adults building a future without a traditional family support structure, the quality of your later years matters as much as the quantity. In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® sat down with Joshua Herring, President and CEO of the Longevity Science Foundation, to talk about what it actually takes to fund the research that could extend not just how long you live, but how well. Joshua brings a rare combination of perspectives, a background managing over $2 billion in assets for ultra-high-net-worth clients and a deep commitment to redirecting that expertise toward the science of human health and longevity. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why 85% of researchers spend the majority of their time looking for funding instead of doing research, and what the Longevity Science Foundation is doing to change that How 100% of every donation to the LSF goes directly to research, and why that is possible when most nonprofits allocate 10 to 20% to operational overhead Why women who go through menopause before 40 face a 43% higher risk of Alzheimer's, and how a menopause clock currently in development could become one of the most impactful predictive health tools ever built What cellular senescence is, why damaged cells that damage surrounding cells are a central driver of cognitive decline, and how research at the University of Copenhagen is working to reverse that process Resources Mentioned: Dr. Jyoti Patel | How medicine is failing women and what you can do to fix it | TEDxWilsonPark    • How medicine is failing women and what you...   The Diary Of A CEO Female Health Debate:    • Hormone & Fertility Experts: We've Been Li...   Episode Guest: Joshua Herring is the President and CEO of the Longevity Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funding research to expand the healthy human lifespan. Prior to joining the LSF, he managed over $2 billion in assets for ultra-high-net-worth clients at AllianceBernstein. Since taking the helm at LSF, he has launched funding for research at Oxford, Stanford, and the University of Copenhagen, and developed the LSF Education Bank to give everyday people agency in their own health journeys. Connect with Joshua on his website: https://longevity.foundation/ On LinkedIn:   / joshua-herring-2a6099185   Or send him an email: [email protected] Episode Host: Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® (he/him) is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money. About Childfree Insights: Childfree Insights is the trusted education hub for people who are Childfree or permanently Childless. It provides guidance on finances, estate planning, relationships, and life decisions for adults without children. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®, supporting long-term planning for people living without kids. Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com. Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media: Instagram:   / childfreeinsights   Facebook:   / childfreeinsights   LinkedIn:   / childfreeinsights   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.