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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
- The Aging Well Podcast
Turning Toward More Days: Aging, Meaning, and the Art of Becoming Whole | Ep. 411
What does it mean not just to live longer — but to live more fully? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Becky Blue, author of Turning: The Magic…
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Neuro-Longevity: Protecting the Brain to Extend the Healthspan and Wellspan | Ep. 410
What if the true bottleneck to living longer isn’t your heart—but your brain? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin…
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KaBoomers—Die Harder and Later | David Frost | Ep. 409
What if a lifetime of fitness still isn’t enough to guarantee health? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton…
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Repair Not Replace: Rethinking Joint Pain, Arthritis, and the Future of Knee Surgery | Dr. Marc Pietropaoli |
What if chronic joint pain is not simply an unavoidable part of aging? And what if many people being told they need knee replacement surgery actually have…
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Labs vs. Strength: What Really Predicts How Long You’ll Live? | Ep. 407
We’ve been taught that longevity lives in our lab results—cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation markers. But what if your ability to grip, stand, walk, and…
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Why ‘Aging Gracefully’ is a Dangerous Myth with Dr Jerry Mixon | Ep. 406
What if “aging gracefully” is actually the wrong goal? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. Jerry Mixon, a…
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Cellular Optimization: The New Frontier of Energy, Longevity, and Peak Performance w Dr. Will Haas | Ep. 405
What if aging well isn’t just about avoiding disease—but about optimizing your body at the cellular level for energy, focus, and performance? In this episode…
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Organ Meats—The Omnivore’s Multivitamin? | Liver, Iron Overload, and the Truth About Ancestral Diets | Ep. 404
Are organ meats truly nature’s multivitamin—or just another nutrition trend making a comeback? In this episode of Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore…
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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: Ayurveda, Digestion, and the Foundations of Longevity | Dr. John Douillard | Ep. 403
What if the key to longevity isn’t found in the latest health trend—but in principles that have been practiced for thousands of years? In this episode of The…
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Sound as Medicine: Healing the Body and Nervous System Through Vibrations | Jeralyn Glass | Ep. 402
Can sound truly heal the body—or is that just metaphor? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores the emerging and ancient idea of…
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The Myth of “Just Aging”: Menopause, Pain, and a New Approach to Healing | Stacey Roberts, PT, RN Ep. 401
Is pain in midlife really inevitable—or have we simply been taught to accept it? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with…
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Transformative Aging — 400 Episodes of Wisdom, Purpose, and Becoming Whole | The Aging well Podcast | Ep. 400
Episode 400 marks a major milestone for The Aging Well Podcast—and an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned from hundreds of conversations with leading…
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Why Healthcare Waits for Crisis| Fixing the System Before It Fails Us | Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin | Ep. 399
Why does the U.S. healthcare system often wait until patients are in crisis before stepping in? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong…
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Can We Measure the Mind? The Future of Brain Health, Data, and Longevity | Nawal Roy |
What if we could measure mental health as precisely as we measure blood pressure or cholesterol? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Nawal Roy…
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Beyond Bone Density--What Actually Prevents Fractures as You Age | Dr John Neustadt | Ep. 397
Most people think strong bones are defined by a single number: bone density. But what if that number is only telling part of the story? In this episode, Dr…
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Beyond Healing: How to Transform Your Past into a Purposeful Future at Any Age | Katherine Woodward Thomas | Ep. 396
Many people do the hard work of healing their past—yet still feel stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about what comes next. In this episode of The Aging Well…
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Longevity Rapid Fire with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein: Hype, Hope, and What Actually Works | Ep. 395
The longevity space is exploding—with new drugs, supplements, influencers, and bold promises appearing almost daily. But what actually holds up under…
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Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline: Are Sugar Substitutes Sabotaging Brain Health? | Ep. 394
Are artificial sweeteners helping us age well—or quietly working against our brain health? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Jeff and Corbin unpack…
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All Eyes on DME| Protecting Vision, Addressing Disparities, and Rethinking Diabetic Eye Care w Dr. Matthew Cunningham | BONUS
Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar—it can quietly and progressively steal vision. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined…
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Train Your Brain Like a Muscle: Building Cognitive Reserve to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Dr. Tere Linzey | Ep 393
Cognitive decline is no longer just a concern for older adults—rates are rising even in people under 40. So, what can we do today to protect our brains for the…
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Single Plane Swing and the Long Game: Movement Design and Aging Well | Todd Graves | Ep. 392
Todd Graves is the founder of Graves Golf and one of the leading advocates for Moe Norman’s Single Plane Swing. His work centers on designing movement that is…
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From Nice Guy to Grounded Man: Reclaiming Masculinity, Confidence, and Purpose in Midlife | Ep. 391
Many men reach midlife feeling confused, disconnected, and quietly discouraged—despite having “done everything right.” Relationship struggles, sexless…
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Your Aging Advantage: Reframing Longevity for Mind, Body, and Purpose | Marcus Riley & Stuart Kaplan | Ep.390
Aging isn’t a straight line—and your experience of it isn’t predetermined by biology alone. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, global aging expert…
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The Power of Subtraction: What to Stop Doing to Age Better | Ep. 389
In a culture obsessed with doing more—more supplements, more workouts, more goals—we rarely ask a simpler and more powerful question: “What should we stop…
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Raising Resilient Athletes| The Hidden Costs of Early Sport Specialization | Dr. Alan Resnik | Ep. 388
More training. More travel teams. More private coaching. The pressure to specialize early has become the norm in youth sports—but is it helping kids succeed?…
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Stem Cells, Autism, and Aging Well: Breakthrough Therapy or Premature Promise? | Dr. Eric Weiss | Ep. 387
Is stem cell replacement therapy the future of medicine—or are we moving faster than the science? With autism rates now estimated at 1 in 36 children, families…
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Skepticism Is Healthy. Curiosity Is Essential. | Ep. 386
In a world overflowing with health claims, anti-aging promises, and biohacking trends, skepticism has become a necessary survival skill. But skepticism alone…
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From Burnout to Becoming: Reclaiming Energy & Redefining Success in the Second Half of Life | Janine Mathó | Ep. 385
Burnout is often framed as a personal failure—but what if it’s actually a signal that something deeper needs to change? In this episode of The Aging Well…
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Unretire with Purpose: Rethinking Retirement for a Longer Life | George Jerjian | Ep. 384
George Jerjian is a Retirement Mindset Mentor, creator of the DARE Method, and an Emmy-winning storyteller who has studied the emotional and psychological side…
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Transformative Aging | Baby Steps to Living Well-Centered | Ep. 383
Transformative aging doesn’t require radical overhauls—it begins with small, intentional steps taken consistently over time. In this episode of The Aging Well…
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Beyond Self-Esteem | Redeeming Identity in an Age of Burnout w Dr Eric Moyer | Ep. 382
We live in an age obsessed with self-improvement. Boost your confidence. Reinvent yourself. Curate a new identity. But what if our modern approach to identity…
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Beyond “Just Take a Probiotic”: Rethinking Gut Health as a Microbiome Ecosystem | Ep. 381
Probiotics have become one of the most commonly used supplements in modern health care—but many people still struggle with persistent gut symptoms despite…
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Why Periodization Matters for Aging Well: Training Smarter, Not Harder, Over Time | Ep. 380
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for aging well—but how we train matters just as much as that we train. In this episode of The Aging Well…
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Menopause, Metabolism, and Midlife Weight: Why the Old Rules Stop Working—and What Actually Helps | Dr. Heather Awad
Many women enter perimenopause and menopause doing all the “right” things—eating less, exercising more—yet still find themselves gaining weight, especially…
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Laughing, Creating, and Caring: Using Art and Humor to Age with Meaning | Marilyn Raichle | Ep. 378
What if creativity and humor are not luxuries of youth—but essential tools for aging well? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks…
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The Silent Enemy Within: Fighting Inflammation with Food | Ep. 377
Ever feel sluggish, achy, or just “off” without a clear reason? It might not be stress, age, or bad luck—it could be chronic inflammation quietly undermining…
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More Than Money: Retirement, Relationships, and Aging Well | Chris Maduri | Ep. 376
Chris Maduri has spent nearly two decades helping people plan for a predictable and sustainable retirement. But his work goes far beyond spreadsheets and…
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Bouncing Back: Diet, Identity, and Aging Well with Connie Bennett | Ep. 375
Connie Bennett is a motivational speaker, health and lifestyle journalist, TEDx speaker, and the author of multiple bestselling books. Her latest release, I…
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Aging Toward the Omega Point: Transformative Aging Through the SPIES Model and the 6 Pillars | Ep. 374
What if aging is not decline—but direction? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Corbin sits down with host Dr. Jeff Armstrong to translate the ideas…
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The Longevity Dividend: Why Extending Healthspan Is America’s Smartest Economic Investment | Ep. 373
America is aging rapidly, and many proposed solutions—like boosting birth rates or waiting for automation—are decades away from making a meaningful impact. But…
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Shaping Stronger Futures: Building Fitness That Lasts a Lifetime | John Graham | Ep. 372
What does it take to build strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness that truly lasts—not just for athletes, but for a lifetime? In this episode of The…
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Aging on Raw Energy: Plant-Based Nutrition, Energy Systems, and Living Medication-Free at 66 | Ep. 371
What if aging well is less about fighting decline—and more about restoring the body’s natural energy systems? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr…
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Decoding RCP | The STOPs, Ancestral Nutrition, and Mineral Balance Across Healthy Diets | Ep. 370
This follow-up to Decoding RCP goes deeper into one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Root Cause Protocol: the STOP steps. Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin…
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Breaking Barriers: Reclaiming Strength, Energy, and Confidence After 50 with Dr. Fawad Mian | Ep. 369
Many women in midlife are told to “just live with it” when faced with pain, fatigue, or physical limitations—but what if there’s a better way? In this episode…
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Medicare 101: Decoding the Silver Tsunami with Kimberly Lankford | Ep. 368
Every day, nearly 11,000 Americans turn 65—ushering in what experts call the “Silver Tsunami.” Yet for many, one of the most daunting aspects of aging well…
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Is Exercise the MOST Important Thing for Longevity? | Ep. 367
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, we challenge the claim that “exercise is the most important thing for longevity” and explore what truly drives…
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Strong After 50: Longevity, Discipline, and Purpose Through Martial Arts and Faith | Eric Dryden | Ep. 366
What if aging didn’t mean decline — but refinement? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Eric Dryden, a two-time World…
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Joyspan: Why Aging Well Is About Loving Your Life, Not Just Living Longer | Dr. Kerry Burnight | Ep. 365
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65—but are we prepared to help them (and ourselves) age well, not just longer? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr…
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Nourishing Aging in Place: How Food, Connection, and Small Supports Shape Healthy Longevity | Christopher Webb | Ep.364
Nutrition and connection are foundational to aging well—yet they are often overlooked until a health crisis occurs. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast…
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When the Boomers Turn 80: How Senior Living, Care, and Autonomy Are Being Redefined | Ep. 363
In 2026, the first wave of baby boomers turns 80—marking a demographic milestone that will fundamentally reshape how America thinks about aging, care, and…
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Advice to Our Younger Selves | Ep.362
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Jeff Armstrong reflect on their podcast journey, discussing the lessons learned and advice they would give to their younger…
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Dinner Table Syndrome: Why Hearing Health Is a Cornerstone of Aging Well | Ep. 361
Many people quietly struggle to follow conversations in noisy environments—family dinners, holiday gatherings, restaurants, or social events—and often chalk it…
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Modern Wellness, Modern Aging | Redesigning Senior Care w Amrit Dhaliwal | Ep. 360
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO of Walfinch, one of the UK’s most innovative home care…
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Food for Thought: The Hidden Hunger Crisis Facing Older Adults | Ep. 359
More than 7.4 million adults age 60 and older in the United States are food insecure, yet nearly half of those who qualify for nutrition assistance never…
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Real Talk for Real Midlife: Honest Conversations with Angela Burk | The Aging Well Podcast | Ep. 358
In this episode of T'he Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Angela Burk—author of REAL GIRLS GUIDE TO MIDLIFE, a bold, funny, and unfiltered deep…
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Maintaining Autonomy Through Mental Flexibility and Kinesthetic Awareness | Angie Dortch | EP. 357
Autonomy is one of the most cherished goals among aging adults — and for good reason. It’s at the heart of confidence, dignity, and the ability to stay active…
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Decoding RCP: Understanding the Root Cause Protocol for Longevity | Ep. 356
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, we decode the Root Cause Protocol (RCP) and explore why mineral balance—particularly copper and iron—has become a…
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The House is Medicine: How Healthy Homes Help Us Age Well | Paul Kealey of EkoBuilt | EP. 355
Can your house actually help you live longer and feel better? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores how the spaces we inhabit…
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UnCurable: Defying Chronic Illness and Restoring Hope w Dr. Aaron Hartman | Ep. 354
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine…
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Escaping the Deceptions of Modern Medicine | Dr Joe Jacko | The Aging Well Podcast | Ep. 353
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Joseph G. Jacko, MD—physician, author, speaker, and outspoken longevity…