# The Power of Kindness: Longevity, Entrepreneurship, and Building a Legacy with Dr. Brent Ridge

An episode of [Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1484537932), 3 Mar 2026, 33 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/676701/episodes/18762551-the-power-of-kindness-longevity-entrepreneurship-and-building-a-legacy-with-dr-brent-ridge.mp3

Send us Fan Mail In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge—physician, longevity researcher, co-founder of Beekman 1802, and co-author of Goat Wisdom—to explore the science of longevity, microbiome innovation, and why kindness is a powerful long-term business strategy. We'll talk about: • Why extreme longevity is influenced more by optimism and social connection than by genetics • How the “anti-aging” narrative became a fear-based marketing construct • Why longevity starts at birth—not at 40 • The science behind goat milk, skin pH, and microbiome balance • How exosomes and oligosaccharides support skin ecosystem health For more information, visit Brent's LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to Lara’s newsletter. Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media: Instagram: @laraschmoisman Facebook: @LaraSchmoisman Support the show Support the show

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