📅 July 9 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 Botanica Wichita

🎟 Free and open to the public

RSVP:  316-312-3079

The Untold Connection Between Food, Energy, and Aging Well

Most conversations about food focus on weight. This one goes much deeper.

What we eat—and the choices we make every day—affect far more than the number on a scale. Food and lifestyle influence energy, metabolism, inflammation, brain health, muscle strength, immunity, sleep, and even our ability to remain independent as we age.

Join us for a lively, practical series of conversations exploring the connection between food, supplements, brain health, and healthy aging. We’ll unpack how everyday choices shape how we feel today and function in the years ahead. You’ll gain insights into nutrition, metabolic health, cognitive wellness, and evidence-informed approaches to aging well—without guilt, perfection, or complicated rules.

Whether you’re looking for more energy, better brain health, greater confidence about supplements, or simply ways to stay strong and independent, you’ll leave with practical, actionable ideas you can start using right away.

About our Program:

Supplements: What Helps, What’s Hype, and What’s Right for You

More than 75% of people take nutritional supplements—but how do you know what actually works for you?

In this practical, down-to-earth session, Matt Murray will explore how to make sense of the supplement conversation in a world full of conflicting advice. We’ll look at how to think critically about supplements, where to find trustworthy information, and how to decide what may—or may not—be helpful for your individual needs.

Supplements can play a role in filling nutritional gaps, preventing deficiencies, and supporting different life stages and health needs. This discussion will focus on building a strong nutritional foundation that supports immune health, energy and vitality, stress management, digestion, and mental sharpness.

You’ll leave with a clearer, more confident framework for evaluating supplements and making informed choices that support overall wellness.

Matt Murray, GreenAcres Market
https://greenacres.com/

Matt Murray is a longtime wellness advocate with decades of experience helping people make informed choices about healthy living. He currently serves as Wellness Buyer for Healthy Choices Markets, overseeing supplements and health and beauty products for GreenAcres Markets and 14 additional stores on the East Coast. Before stepping into his corporate role, Matt managed the Bradley Fair GreenAcres Market location for 28 years.

Beyond the grocery industry, Matt has been a familiar voice in health and wellness education. He taught YMCA group exercise classes for 16 years, co-hosted the radio programs HealthTalk with Mike, Matt, and Shannon, and The Healthy Half Hour on B98 for a decade, and served six years on the Board of Directors for the Natural Products Association.

A passionate gardener, cook, and lover of healthy living, Matt enjoys spending time with his dog, Otto, tending to houseplants, and listening to oldies music. His philosophy is simple: healthy aging is possible. Through good nutrition, quality supplements, regular exercise, stress management, and a positive outlook, he believes people can dramatically improve their quality of life at any age.

Food for Thought: Nourishing Your Brain for the Years Ahead

The choices we make every day can shape how we think, feel, and age. In this engaging presentation, Katherine Ambrose explores the connection between food, brain health, and aging through her Age By Design™ philosophy.

Drawing from the work of neurologist David Ajibade and his Dementia’s Dirty Dozen framework, Katherine highlights everyday factors within our control that influence cognitive health, including inflammation, insulin resistance, nutrient deficiencies, inactivity, sleep, and social connection—and how they connect to the foods we eat.

Expect practical, evidence-based ideas for supporting brain health and cognitive function throughout the second half of life—along with access to Dr. David’s Dementia’s Dirty Dozen resources so you can continue your journey toward aging with intention, vitality, and purpose.

Katherine Ambrose, Senior Home Coach™, Aging Untold Co-Host, and Founder of the Empowering Senior Seminar Series
https://katherineambrose.com/

Katherine Ambrose is a nationally recognized senior move specialist and media host who helps people navigate life transitions at the intersection of home, aging, family, and purpose—with clarity, confidence, and humanity.

With decades of experience in housing and senior transitions, she specializes in downsizing, relocation, and aging-in-place decisions, guiding families through complex and emotional choices without fear-based messaging or outdated stereotypes about aging. She is the Founder of Senior Home Coach™, a national professional community equipping professionals and families to make better housing decisions earlier.

In 2018, Katherine pivoted to dedicate her career exclusively to serving older adults through education and media. She launched the Empowered Senior seminar series at Botanica Wichita in 2019, which evolved into the PBS Kansas television series Empowering Seniors, now in its sixth season with more than 100 episodes aired statewide. The initiative now operates as Empowering Seniors Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Katherine is the host of the nationally syndicated daily talk show Aging Untold and a longtime public television producer, bringing real conversations about aging, independence, and caregiving into homes across the country. She serves on the Editorial Journal Board of Directors for the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and the Education Committee for the National Aging in Place Council, and is a recipient of national Service to Seniors awards.

Beyond Calories: Understanding Food’s Role in Healthy Aging

The foods we eat do more than fill our plates. They send important messages throughout our bodies. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Rhea Rogers explores the powerful role nutrition plays in supporting energy, metabolism, and healthy aging.

Drawing from her clinical experience and the principles shared in Beyond Radiant, Dr. Rhea will explain how the body uses food as information and why two people can eat the same meal and have very different responses. She’ll explore the connections between blood sugar balance, inflammation, nutrient absorption, gut health, hormone balance, and the key nutrients that help support energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.

This session offers practical, science-based insights to help you better understand your body’s unique needs and make more informed choices about nutrition, energy, and aging well.

Dr. Rhea Rogers, Medical Innovative Solutions and Aging Untold Co-Host
https://misbiw.com/

Dr. Rhea Rogers is not just a physician; she’s a trusted guide, compassionate partner, and scientific visionary in root-cause and integrative medicine. As the founder of Medical Innovative Solutions (MISBIW), Dr. Rogers leads patients on life-changing journeys from chronic symptoms to restored health, specializing in hormone optimization, metabolic transformation, autoimmune healing, and longevity-focused care. She also cohosts Aging Untold, where she brings her “More Than a Doctor” philosophy to the airwaves sharing the science, soul, and strategies behind aging vibrantly and reclaiming vitality at every stage of life.

Aging Untold: Q&A Conversation

Following Dr. Rhea’s presentation, Katherine Ambrose and Dr. Rhea Rogers, co-hosts of the nationally syndicated television show Aging Untold, will sit down for a candid conversation and audience Q&A about the connections between food, energy, brain health, and aging well—and what it all means in our everyday lives.

Please note: This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional and broadcast purposes. By attending, participants consent to the use of their image or likeness in media coverage and future promotional materials.