205: Almost 40? Here’s What Actually Matters

The birthday jokes get louder at 40—gray hairs, creaky knees, “over the hill”—but nothing falls apart overnight. Producer Mitch brings his pre-40 nerves to sort myths from maintenance: readers, slower recovery, bathroom breaks, and the habits that actually move the needle—sleep, weight, and regular movement. Later, Scot checks in with urologist Dr. John Smith to turn midlife worries into simple next steps. Bottom line: reflect, don’t panic, and when something changes, do the thing—talk to a clinician.