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The Aging Well Podcast
The Aging Well Podcast explores what it truly means to live well. Hosted by Dr. W. Jeffrey Armstrong, a PhD exercise physiologist, the show goes beyond traditional conversations about longevity to explore the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through engaging conversations with experts, we examine the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of well-being. Whether discussing exercise, nutrition, sleep, Purpose, resilience, relationships, or healthy aging…
Episodes
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Medicare and Aging Well: Making Better Decisions for the Years Ahead | Ryan George | Ep. 470
Aging well isn't only about staying healthy enough to enjoy retirement. It's also about navigating the systems that can have a profound impact on our financial…
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The Art of Aging Well: Thai Wellness, Self-Care, and the Power of Presence | Nuttha Goutier | Ep. 469
What if aging well has less to do with adding more to our lives and more to do with returning to the simple practices that help us feel present, connected, and…
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The Subconscious and Aging Well: Breaking the Patterns That Keep Us Stuck | Rochelle Cook | Ep. 468
Why do we sometimes continue repeating the same patterns—even when we consciously know they aren't serving us? We may understand our habits intellectually…
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The Optimism Advantage: How a Positive Mindset Can Change the Way We Age w John Trauth | Ep. 467
What if optimism isn't simply a personality trait, but a meaningful component of healthy aging? As we grow older, we inevitably encounter challenges that can…
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Tomorrow Isn’t Guaranteed| Choosing to Live Well Now | Debra Hunt | Ep. 466
What if aging well is less about preparing for some future version of life and more about fully inhabiting the life we have today? Debbie Hunt, a retired…
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Food Noise, GLP-1 Drugs, and the Future of Healthy Eating | Ep. 465
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight loss, appetite, and obesity—but they have also raised important questions about nutrition, muscle…
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The Unexpected Third: Kathryn Grody on Elderhood, Reinvention, and the Radical Optimism of Staying Alive
What does it mean to grow older in a culture that often treats aging as something to resist? What happens when we begin to see elderhood not simply as a period…
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The Power of Belief: How Autonomy, Choice, and Expectations Shape the Way We Age | Dr. Mike Studer, DPT | Ep. 464
What if some of the limitations we associate with aging are not inevitable consequences of getting older, but expectations we have learned to accept? In this…
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Mobility: The Missing Half of Strength Training for Aging Well | Dean Pohlman | Ep. 463
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools we have for maintaining muscle, strength, metabolic health, and physical independence as we age. But is…
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Growing Older Doesn't Mean Growing Old: Changing the Story We Tell Ourselves | Dr. James Beckwith |Ep. 462
What if one of the biggest obstacles to aging well is the story we tell ourselves about getting older? After more than 35 years caring for patients…
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They’re Coming for Your Parents’ House: How to Protect What They Built | Ryan Riggins | Ep. 461
Aging well isn't only about taking care of our bodies. It also means taking responsibility for the practical realities that come with growing older—including…
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VO₂ Max vs. Muscle: Which Matters More as We Age? | Ep. 460
If you had to choose just one—better cardiovascular fitness or more muscle—which would have the greatest impact on healthy aging? Fortunately, it's the wrong…
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Keep Climbing: What Kilimanjaro at 62 Can Teach Us About Aging Well | Chef Mark Allison | Ep. 45
What does it mean to keep climbing as we age? For Chef Mark Allison, the answer became clear at 62, when he completed the eight-day Lemosho Route and reached…
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Longevity Without the Hype: Simple Habits for a Longer, Healthier Life | Ron Russell | Ep 458
Longevity doesn't have to mean expensive testing, complicated protocols, or the latest biohacking trend. Some of the most powerful strategies for extending…
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Your Skin Is Telling a Story: The Connection Between Skin Health and Aging Well | Lisa Harris | Ep. 457
What if your skin is telling you more about your health than you realize? Lisa Harris is a bio-energetic skin expert and founder of Lisa Harris Skin Science…
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What 8,000 Brain Scans Reveal About Midlife, Stress, and the 3 A.M. Wake-Up | Cameron Allen | Ep. 456
Why do so many people reach midlife only to find that the things that once helped them sleep, manage stress, and feel focused no longer seem to work? Cameron…
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Aging Well Together: The Power of Community and Senior Cohousing | Charles Durrett | Ep. 45
What if one of the most important factors in aging well isn't simply what we do for our health, but who we share our lives with? In this episode, we explore…
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The Mineral Reset: Could Hidden Deficiencies Be Accelerating the Aging Process? | Caroline Alan | Ep 454
What if fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation aren't simply inevitable consequences of getting older? What if they're signals that your body is running…
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What Cancer Can Teach Us About Aging: Immunity, Inflammation, and Biological Rejuvenation | Dr Jason Williams | Ep. 453
What if some of the biological mechanisms that help us fight cancer could also teach us how to slow—or even reverse—some aspects of biological aging? Dr. Jason…
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The Mouth-Body Connection: How Your Oral Health Shapes Longevity and Whole-Body Wellness | Dr. James Goolnik | Ep.452
Is your mouth quietly telling the story of your overall health? Most people think of oral health as preventing cavities and keeping a bright smile. But what if…
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Nutrition Confusion: Why Smart People Keep Disagreeing About Healthy Eating | Ep.451
One expert tells you to eat more meat. Another says avoid it altogether. Some champion high protein, while others insist the healthiest diet is almost entirely…
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Transformative Aging Through Movement: Escaping Fitness Culture and Reclaiming Your Body | Tyler Bramlett | Ep. 450
For many people, especially as they age, exercise becomes something to endure rather than something that enriches life. Years of chasing weight loss…
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Stewarding Your Health: Prevention, Purpose, and Taking Ownership of Your Well-Being | Sharon Lemoine | Ep. 449
Is your health something that happens to you—or something you've been entrusted to care for? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong…
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Reinvention, Resilience, and the Courage to Begin Again | Patricia Falvey | Ep. 448
What does it mean to begin again—not once, but twice? Patricia Falvey's life reads like an extraordinary novel. Raised in poverty in Northern Ireland and…
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Are We Losing the Everyday Athlete? Reclaiming Movement in an Automated World | Ep. 447
We've never had more access to fitness information, wearable technology, and exercise programs—yet we've also never had to move less to get through the day…
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The Fifth Decade: Building a Life of Purpose, Service, and Lasting Legacy | James G. Ellis | Ep. 446
What does it mean to live a life that grows richer with each passing decade? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes James G…
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Beyond the Procedure: Conquering Food Addiction, Preventing Weight Regain, and Building Lasting Health | Shenelle Green | Ep. 445
Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of obesity, helping millions lose significant amounts of weight and improve metabolic…
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Beyond Biohacking: Why Consistency Beats Perfection in the Longevity Game | Dr. Claude Gillian | Ep. 444
The internet is filled with longevity advice that often falls into two extremes: highly restrictive protocols that promise optimal health or a relaxed…
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It's Never Too Late: Reinvention, Resilience, and Purpose After 60 | Beverly Drew & Mike Donaghy | Ep. 443
Many people view aging as a time to slow down, but what if it could become your most meaningful chapter? After a successful 35-year career in interior design…
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The Caregiving Crisis: How to Prepare Before Your Family Needs Help | Mark Manrose | Ep.442
Most of us will either become a caregiver, need a caregiver, or both. Yet few people are prepared for the emotional, physical, and logistical realities that…
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Aging Well Begins in Childhood | Human Flourishing Is a Lifelong Process | Ep. 441
When do we begin aging? Most people would answer somewhere in middle age. Some would say retirement. Others would point to the first gray hair or aching knee…
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The Aging Population Is Reshaping America: What It Means for Our Health, Economy, and Future | Caitlyn Wan Smith | Ep. 440
America is getting older—and the effects extend far beyond healthcare. As the proportion of older adults continues to grow, states must rethink everything from…
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Living Well with Alzheimer's: Hope, Practical Strategies, and the Future of Memory Care w Dr Zaldy Tan | Ep.439
An Alzheimer's diagnosis changes lives—but it doesn't mean hope is lost. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Dr. Zaldy Tan, neurologist, geriatrician…
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Reinventing Retirement: From Award-Winning Journalist to Suspense Novelist | Neal Lipschutz | Ep. 438
Retirement doesn't have to mean slowing down—it can be the beginning of your most creative chapter. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Neal…
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The Science of Healthy Longevity: What Really Matters for a Longer, Better Life w/ Dr. Jennifer Timmons | Ep. 437
Longevity has become one of the fastest-growing trends in health, but separating science from hype can be challenging. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong…
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Move, Thrive, and Come Alive: Reclaiming Movement for a Longer, Healthier Life ft. Kyle Gonzalez | Ep.436
Most of us think of movement as something that happens during a workout. But what if movement is meant to be woven into every part of our day? In this episode…
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The Seven Stages of Aging Well: A Journey from Resistance to Spiritual Growth | Ep. 435
What if aging is not a process of inevitable decline, but a lifelong invitation to transformation? Inspired by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's Seven Stages of…
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Intervention Overload: From Fragmentation to Coherence w Ramona Roemer & Andreas Heigl | Ep. 434
What if the biggest obstacle to living longer and better isn't doing too little—but trying to do too much? Many people pursuing longevity have become trapped…
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Retiring Well: Rediscovering Purpose, Identity, and Meaning After Work w Gregg Lunceford | Ep. 433
Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement, yet few prepare for what comes next emotionally. Leaving a career often means losing daily…
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Nutritional Excellence for Healthy Aging: How Food Can Prevent and Reverse Chronic Disease with Dr. Joel Fuhrman | Ep.432
Can the foods we eat dramatically influence how well we age? According to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, the answer is a resounding yes. In this episode of The Aging Well…
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Sleep Is a Skill: Building Better Sleep Habits for Healthy Aging and Peak Performance w/ Dr Chris Winter | Ep. 431
Sleep isn't just something that happens—it’s a skill that can be developed. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes neurologist…
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The Seventh Pillar? Why Purpose May Be the Missing Key to Aging Well | Ep. 430
For years, The Aging Well Podcast has emphasized six evidence-based pillars of healthy aging: exercise and physical activity, maintaining a healthy body…
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Helping Children Understand Dementia: Building Connection, Compassion, and Hope Across Generations with Evan Bass Zeisel |Ep.429
How do we help children understand dementia without creating fear or confusion? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes author…
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Transformative Aging Through the Lens of Perception: Finding Wholeness Beyond Conditioning w Pratiqk Jaani | Ep.428
What if the greatest obstacle to aging well isn't physical decline, but the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us? In this episode, Dr. Jeff…
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Walking Your Way to Vitality: How Mindful Movement Can Transform Health, Longevity, and Aging Well w Dr. Jacques MoraMarco & Dr. Yun Kim | Ep. 427
Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, but are we overlooking its full potential? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff…
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Beyond the Standard Lab Panel: Precision Diagnostics, Hormones, and the Future of Healthy Aging w Michael Zaghikian | Ep. 426
Most people assume that if their annual physical comes back normal, they are healthy. But what if traditional lab work misses important clues about metabolic…
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The Elder Revolution: Psychedelics, Purpose, and Reimagining Aging with Abbie Rosner | Ep. 425
For decades, psychedelics were associated primarily with youth culture, countercultural movements, and experimental exploration. Today, however, a growing…
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Leucine and Longevity| Muscle, Metabolism, and the Double-Edged Sword of Aging Well | Ep. 424
Leucine is often celebrated as one of the most important nutrients for healthy aging. As a key amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis, leucine helps…
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The Heart of Grief: Relearning Life After Loss with Dr. Thomas Attig | Ep. 423
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator…
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Seasonal Eating and the Forgotten Wisdom of Ancestral Nutrition | Ep. 422
Modern food culture gives us access to almost anything at any time of year. But just because we can eat strawberries in winter or ultra-processed foods every…
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Innovation, Dignity, and the Future of Aging Care with Dr. Jeffrey Farber | Ep. 421
What does it truly mean to help people age with dignity in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff…
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Oxidative Stress, Mitochondria, and Aging Well with Chris Burres | Ep. 420
Fatigue, brain fog, poor recovery, chronic inflammation, and many age-related diseases may appear unrelated on the surface — but what if they share a common…
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Hard Choices, Easy Life: Strength, Discipline, and Aging Well ft. Jerzy Gregorek | Ep 419
What if the key to aging well is not found in shortcuts, hacks, or comfort — but in consistently choosing what is difficult, meaningful, and transformative? In…
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Aging as Ascension Rather Than Decline: Reframing the Second Half of Life | Ep. 418
What if aging is not a slow unraveling—but an upward movement into deeper wholeness? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin…
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Stress, Inflammation, and the Future of Precision Aging | Dr. Andrew Holman | The Aging Well Podcast | EP
Stress is often treated as a feeling, but what if it is also a measurable biological force shaping disease, pain, inflammation, and the aging process itself?…
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Posture, Pain, and Longevity: Rethinking Aging with Esther Gokhale | Ep. 416
What if much of the pain, stiffness, and physical decline we associate with aging is not inevitable? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff…
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Hatched or Hollow: Becoming Whole Through the SPIES Framework | Ep. 415
What if the greatest threat to aging well isn’t decline—but stagnation? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores a powerful metaphor from C. S. Lewis that…
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The Loneliness Prescription| Community, Connection, and Mental Health in Aging with Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires | Ep. 414
As America’s aging population grows, so does a quieter epidemic: loneliness. While medications are often the first response to depression and anxiety in older…
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The “Big Six” for Strength and Longevity | Ep. 413
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of…
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Holy Laughter: Aging Well Through Humor, Meaning, and Human Connection with Rabbi Bob Alper | Ep. 412
What if laughter is more than entertainment? What if it is medicine, connection, spirituality, and even a pathway to aging well? In this episode of The Aging…