David Finkelstein & Rado Pagac: Three Biggest Health Mistakes College Students Make

David Finkelstein & Rado Pagac: Three Biggest Health Mistakes College Students Make

Author: Dr. Michael Ayalon July 23, 2026 Duration: 44:15

David Finkelstein is an 83-year-old former criminal attorney turned fitness inspiration who's redefining what aging looks like. While most people his age are slowing down, Dave is speeding up, lifting, moving, and living with more strength and clarity than he had in his forties. After decades in the courtroom, Dave put away his briefcase, hung up his business suits and picked up a new mission: unlocking the secrets of lifelong strength, vitality, and resilience. Both mentally and physically. Rado Pagac is an award-winning bodybuilder, elite personal trainer, and recovery coach. By combining fitness coaching with high-level science, he empowers active seniors to defy age-related decline and helps individuals in recovery sustain long-term sobriety. Co-author of "A Better Me, A Better You", Rado survived a difficult childhood in Slovakia to build a life centered on physical and mental resilience. He provides the definitive blueprint for building strength, overcoming addiction, and sustaining vitality at any age.

In episode 693 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what habits from your 20s and 30s eventually caught up with David, why he waited until ago 60 for his transformation, how Rado escaped a difficult childhood in Slovakia and built a career around health and resilience, why college students shouldn't wait until later to get healthy, how you can improve your long term health in 15 minutes a day, the three biggest health mistakes college students make, one exercise every college student should master before they graduate, why strength training so important for long-term health, why energy drinks are so problematic, and how being kind to other people actually improve your own health. Enjoy!


Hosted by Dr. Michael Ayalon, the Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University moves beyond surface-level chatter to engage with the complex realities of campus Greek life. This isn't about social calendars or party themes; it's a dedicated space for necessary dialogue, pulling in leading voices and practitioners who work directly within the fraternity and sorority community. Each episode tackles a specific, often challenging, aspect of the student experience, from foundational safety issues like hazing and sexual assault prevention to the nuanced pressures surrounding substance use, mental wellness, and recruitment. The conversations are built on a practical educational framework, aiming to translate expert insight and frontline experience into actionable understanding for listeners. By focusing on these critical topics, the podcast seeks to contribute to stronger, healthier, and more accountable campus cultures. Tune in for thoughtful, solution-oriented discussions that address the questions at the heart of modern fraternity and sorority life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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