The Aging Well Podcast

In Part 1 of this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes back Patrick Sullivan, Jr., CEO of Jigsaw Health and filmmaker behind the documentary Breaking Big Food: How the American Food System Went Rotten… and How It Is Being Revived . Returning after his hit Episode 214 on nighttime leg cramps, Patrick now dives deeper into the systemic forces shaping America’s health crisi...

When T he Aging Well Podcast launched, it began with a simple mission: translate science into practical wisdom for living longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives. But along the way, something deeper emerged. Patterns in physical health, emotional resilience, and social well-being kept pointing to something beneath the surface — a Spiritual problem. In this episode, Corbin turns the mic on Dr....

Retirement is often sold to us as “the golden years,” but what happens when the financial plan is in place and the emotional crash still comes? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with bestselling author Tom Marks, whose book Coming of Age in Retirement: An Advertising Executive’s Story of Enlightenment and Revelation has topped charts in memoir, mental health,...

Balancing the needs of children and aging parents at the same time is one of the most stressful challenges facing today’s families. Known as the “sandwich generation,” millions of adults are being stretched thin by competing demands at home and at work. In this episode of T he Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong’s guest is Barbara Stratte, founder of The Sandwiched Gen and author of When Roles...

Your brain is capable of more change than you think—even as you age. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with physical therapist and neuroplasticity expert Mike Studer about how the brain adapts, recovers, and stays healthy throughout life. You’ll learn: • What neuroplasticity is—and how it differs from neurogenesis • How sleep, timing, and stimulus affect brain re...

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)—the brain condition often associated with athletes and military veterans—remains largely invisible until it’s too late. But for those living with CTE-like symptoms, the impact is devastating: memory loss, confusion, mood swings, and the slow erosion of quality of life. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with William Perso...

Is it ever too late to pursue a dream? Bestselling author Patricia Crisafulli proves the answer is a resounding no. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton welcome Patricia back to discuss her third novel, The Secrets of the Old Post Cemetery, part of the Ohnita Harbor Mystery Series. Patricia shares her journey of earning a Master of Fine Arts degre...

Back pain and degenerative scoliosis can rob older adults of mobility, independence, and quality of life—but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Dr. Terence Verla, neurosurgeon at the Orlando Health Spine Center, about the critical yet often overlooked role of spine health in aging well. Together, they explore what causes degene...

Retirement isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s about living well today while preparing wisely for tomorrow. On this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Jeff Panik, MSFS, CFP®, founder of Balanced Wealth Partners, U.S. Army veteran, and author of Your Future Is Now , joins us to help simplify the complex world of retirement planning. With 25 years of experience, Jeff shares practical wis...

What if the key to youthful, healthy skin lies in understanding the science of aging at the cellular level? In this conversation, Jeff Armstrong and Nayan Patel delve into the intricate relationship between skin health, aging, and the role of antioxidants, particularly glutathione and copper. They discuss how oxidative stress and free radicals contribute to skin aging, the importance of maintainin...

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Corbin and Jeff dive into the concept of transformative aging — moving beyond the transactional, performance-based model of health and fitness, into a more holistic, meaning-centered paradigm. Building on their prior discussion of “The Fitness Myth We Teach Kids,” they explore how aging, movement, and wellness must integrate biomechanical, psychological,...

Living with a chronic illness can feel overwhelming, isolating, and often misunderstood. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Allysa Mortell, author of Invisible Warrior, a powerful guide to understanding the hidden realities of chronic illness. Drawing from personal experiences and extensive research, Allysa offers insight into what it’s like to live with condit...

In this follow-up to Episode 79, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton reconnect with David Cravit—co-authors of SuperAging: Get Older Without Getting Old (April 25, 2023)—to dive deeper into the “SuperAging Revolution.” In this episode, the conversation explores how resilience and reinvention are shaping a new paradigm for aging, taking a fresh look at the “7 A’s of Aging,” how Boomers are redefining w...

Hearing loss is often seen as a normal part of aging, but research shows it can have profound effects on cognition, relationships, and overall quality of life. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Madison Levine, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist and founder of Levine Hearing in Charlotte, NC. Madison shares insights from her TEDx Talk, "The E...

Can type 2 diabetes really be reversed—without extreme diets or lifelong medication? Entrepreneur and author Chris Reade says yes. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores Chris’s personal journey of reversing his own type 2 diabetes through practical, science-backed changes that anyone can apply. Drawing from his book Beating Diabetes: How a Botched Insurance Renewa...

Could the future of cancer treatment be natural, non-toxic, and even anti-aging? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Dr. Jeff Gross, founder of ReCELLebrate and a pioneer in regenerative stem cell and exosome medicine. Dr. Gross explains how activated Natural Killer (NK) cell-derived exosomes are changing the way we approach cancer treatment and immune health—of...

We’re living longer than ever before—but are we living better? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Heath Jones, founder of Active & Ageless and a health and mobility coach dedicated to helping adults 50+ build strength, maintain independence, and age with purpose. With a background spanning nursing, military field medicine, and exercise science—and a personal...

What does life look like when you not only reach 100—but keep thriving? Author Merilyn Simonds spent three years walking and talking each week with her dear friend Beth Robinson, who is now 104 years old. Their conversations—captured in Walking with Beth—explore friendship, purpose, creativity, and relevance in a world that changes dramatically over the course of a century. Beth’s story is extraor...

Cognitive decline is one of the most urgent health challenges of our time. People are experiencing memory lapses, brain fog, and attention problems earlier than ever before, yet early detection remains one of the biggest obstacles in dementia care. What can neuroscience teach us about protecting the aging brain? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Dr. Adrian...

What if lasting vitality, mental clarity, and healthy aging didn’t require prescriptions, extreme interventions, or restrictive diets? After surviving a life-changing accident, Dr. Robert Beltran rebuilt his health naturally — overcoming chronic pain, depression, and opioid dependency. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Dr. Beltran, CEO and Chief Formulator of...

In this episode of ‘The Aging Well Podcast’, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Leslie Kenny—Harvard graduate, Oxford Longevity Project founder, and self-described “age rebel.” At 60 years old, Leslie has achieved a biological age of 21—and she’s on a mission to help others do the same. From reversing autoimmune disease to mastering mitochondrial health, Leslie breaks down the science of aging in a w...

Too often, families wait until a health crisis forces them to make decisions about aging parents, caregiving, or long-term care. By then, emotions are high, options are limited, and stress takes over. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Annalee Kruger, founder of Care Right Inc., co-founder of Plan4Life, and author of The Invisible Patient. With 28+ years of ex...

What if the key to aging well lies not just in what you eat—but in how your gut processes emotion, memory, and meaning? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Kara Siedman, RDN—a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care specialist with over 15 years of experience translating cutting-edge gut microbiome science into practical strategies for living longer,...

What if the real secret to living a longer, healthier life isn’t just diet, exercise, or genetics — but the strength of your relationships? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Kenneth Stern, founder of the Longevity Project, host of Stanford’s Century Lives podcast, and author of the new book Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives. Drawin...

What if the monsters that haunt us at night aren’t supernatural at all, but reflections of our own minds? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Brian A. Sharpless to explore the fascinating intersection of sleep, anxiety, and fear. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Sharpless has studied both common and rare sleep disorders—fro...