People don’t hit the gym just for health or longevity. They want to look good. And according to Dr. Mike Israetel, that’s not shallow — it may be one of the most powerful motivations we have.

In this episode of iHuman, Christine Lavaf sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel — competitive bodybuilder, exercise scientist, co-founder of RP Strength, and author of The Aesthetic Revolution — for a conversation about vanity, beauty, fitness, confidence, and the future of the human body.

It starts with a provocative idea: what if wanting to look better isn’t something we should be ashamed of, but something we can use to build healthier, stronger, more disciplined lives? Then it goes somewhere much bigger. If human beings have always wanted to be more beautiful, what happens when that ancient desire collides with modern technology?

Biotech. AI. Plastic surgery. Age reversal. Genetic engineering. Performance drugs. Anti-aging medicine. Androids. Beauty standards. The body as something we don’t just train — but redesign. This one gets personal, philosophical, funny, uncomfortable, and yes… a little sci-fi.

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Most people think their biggest obstacle is time, talent, money, or opportunity. Mykel Shannon Jenkins thinks it's something else.

Your own mind.

In one of the most inspiring conversations so far, actor, athlete, personal trainer, and mindset coach Mykel Shannon Jenkins explains why the mind constantly lies to us—and why learning to challenge those lies can completely transform your life.

Christine and Mykel dive into discipline, fear, purpose, trauma, faith, masculinity, women's health, relationships, fitness, and the incredible connection between body and mind.This isn't just about getting stronger.It's about becoming the person you're capable of being.

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Guest: Mykel Shannon Jenkins

Actor • Athlete • Personal Trainer • Writer • Director • Producer

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Most women have been told to get thinner. Stephanie Newcomb believes they should get stronger.

In this episode of iHuman, Christine Lavaf sits down with strength coach and founder of Unleashed Health & Fitness, Stephanie Newcomb, to explore why lifting weights may be one of the most transformative things a woman can do—for her body, her mind, and her confidence.

Together they dive into strength training, protein, longevity, menopause, motherhood, body image, discipline, emotional resilience, and why confidence doesn't come from thinking differently—it comes from doing hard things.

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Stephanie Newcomb

Founder, Unleashed Health & Fitness • Strength Coach • Certified Health Coach

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In this episode of iHuman, Christine Lavaf sits down with dual board-certified physician Dr. Kyle Gillette to explore how AI, hormones, GLP-1 medications, longevity medicine and biotechnology are transforming healthcare—and what still separates great doctors from algorithms.

Welcome to iHuman with Christine Lavaf — conversations about human transformation and the future of health, fitness & relationships.

Guest: Dr. Kyle Gillette

Dual Board-Certified Physician • Hormone & Longevity Specialist • Founder, Gillette Health

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