Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

Welcome to another episode of AGE BETTER!    If you’ve ever wondered about the impact of hearing loss or have been hesitant to explore hearing aids, this episode is for you. With approximately 30 million Americans potentially benefiting from hearing aids and the majority not using them, it’s clear that traditional solutions aren’t meeting people’s needs. That’s where Apple’s latest innovation come...

In this heartfelt episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, I sit down with Julie Edelman, the beloved author and lifestyle expert known to many as “The Accidental Housewife.” Julie has been a trusted source of practical tips and humor for women across the country, but now she’s sharing a deeply personal side of her story with her debut novel, “The Accidental Sisterhood.”    Following...

In this episode of AGE BETTER, I’m sitting down with Denise Pines, an age enthusiast, community health advocate, and media pioneer, to discuss her powerful new documentary, “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.” Premiering on PBS on October 17th—just in time for World Menopause Day—the film aims to break down the barriers surrounding menopause and bring this often-silenced topic into...

In this powerful episode of AGE BETTER, I sit down with Joyce Shulman co-founder of 99 Walks, to tackle one of the most urgent public health crises facing America today: the loneliness epidemic. Recently declared an epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness affects millions of people, particularly those in midlife. Joyce, who is transitioning from leading 99 Walks to focus on building progr...

EPISODE SUMMARY:  In this episode of AGE BETTER, I dive deep into the transformative practice of doing a ‘Life Review’ with journalist Emily Laber-Warren. Emily, who heads the Health & Science Reporting Program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, brings her extensive experience writing about aging, health, and psychology for publications like The New York Times and The Wash...

"Patients who were on hormone therapy had a lower biologic age compared to the women who were not on hormone therapy." – Dr. Margaret Nachtigall    In this episode of AGE BETTER, we dive into a new and exciting study that suggests hormone therapy (HT) may help women not only feel better but also stay biologically younger. We’re talking about a study that analyzed data from over 117,000 women and f...

Welcome back to AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman!    In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Greenberg, the author of the newly released book “It’s Okay to Be Old: Thoughtful Acceptance of Your Age.” Together, we explore what it really means to age and how the concept of being "old" has evolved over time. Patricia and I dive into the idea that aging is a natural part of the life cycle—s...

In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, I dive into a groundbreaking conversation about heart health with one of the world’s leading experts on cholesterol and heart disease prevention, Dr. Ann Marie Navar. Dr. Navar is an Associate Professor of Medicine and preventive cardiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, with a research focus on preventing hea...

"Tomorrow I'm going to quit my job and I'm going to make a movie," said filmmaker Melissa Davey. And so she did. Here’s her story . . .    In this inspiring replay of a recent episode of AGE BETTER, I sat down with Melissa Davey, a woman who boldly transitioned from a successful corporate career to becoming a documentary filmmaker focusing on midlife women.     Melissa shares her unique story, fro...

“Estrogen plays a powerful role in our brains and mental health, and its fluctuations during menopause can bring about significant changes.”  -Dr. Margaret Nachtigall  This week on "AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman," we’re doing a ‘Menopause Cheat Sheet’ episode with insights from Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, a leading reproductive endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health and the Medical Directo...

In this ‘Instant Replay’ of an earlier episode of AGE BETTER, New York Times best-selling author Stephen Perrine joins me to discuss his latest book, "The Full-Body Fat Fix." We take a deep dive into the connection between chronic inflammation, gut health, and weight management. Steve shares invaluable insights on protein timing, the pitfalls of superfoods and supplements, and the critical role of...

In this episode of "AGE BETTER," I took a deep dive with Dr. Rhonda Garelick, a renowned writer and cultural critic who contributes the "Face Forward" column for The New York Times's Style section. Dr. Garelick is the D.E. Hughes Jr. Distinguished Chair for English and Professor of Journalism at Southern Methodist University and will soon begin a new role as the Founding Director of the Interdisci...

"The number one thing I want to share with people is that there is never an age or skill level when your body will not respond to the demands you put on it." – Dr. Vonda Wright    Join us in this transformative episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman as we delve into the five best tips for aging better with the renowned longevity expert, Dr. Vonda Wright. Dr. Wright, a double-board ce...

 In this solo episode of "AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman," I dive deep into the transformative power of reassessing and tweaking various aspects of our lives to age better. Aging isn't just about getting older—it's about continuous growth, adaptation, and thriving in every stage of life.     KEY TAKEAWAYS:  - Regular reassessment and tweaking are crucial for aging better.  - A growth mi...

This is a replay of one of the most downloaded episodes of AGE BETTER which takes a deep dive into INSULIN RESISTANCE: what it is, common symptoms, how to prevent it, and more importantly, how to reverse it.   Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health and an expert on women’s health and menopause joined me to shed light on this often-misunderstood condition, and...

Welcome to another episode of "Age Better."     Today, we're doing something a bit different and replaying an episode from the fabulous podcast "A Certain Age," hosted by the wonderful Katie Fogarty. In this special episode, I had the pleasure of being Katie's guest, where we took a deep dive into my personal journey of taking up marathon running at the age of 50. We discussed the whys and the how...

"Building resilience is about doing hard things every day." -Mark Black Welcome to another episode of AGE BETTER. Today, I'm honored to sit down with Mark Black, a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned four-time marathon runner. Mark's incredible journey of resilience began with a congenital heart defect and led to a life-saving transplant. Less than three years later, he ran a maratho...

Welcome to another empowering episode of "Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman." Today, we're delving deep into a topic that's critical for every woman in midlife: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), a complex heart rhythm disorder that's alarmingly underdiagnosed in postmenopausal women.    Joining me is Dr. Nisha Parikh, a leading cardiologist at the forefront of women's heart health. Dr. Parikh br...

"We get this thing in our heads that because we're a certain age, we can't do this, we can't do that, self-imposed ageism, you know, age appropriate, all of these negative images that come to us from the media and so forth. Release yourself from the self-imposed ageism that we all get cloaked with."   – Michael Clinton, Founder and CEO of ROAR Forward  In this episode of AGE BETTER WITH BARBARA HA...

Episode Overview:  In this episode of AGE BETTER, New York Times best-selling author Stephen Perrine joins me to discuss his latest book, "The Full-Body Fat Fix." We take a deep dive into the connection between chronic inflammation, gut health, and weight management. Steve shares invaluable insights on protein timing, the pitfalls of superfoods and supplements, and the critical role of diet and ex...

"Tomorrow I'm going to quit my job and I'm going to make a movie," said filmmaker Melissa Davey. And so she did. Here’s her story . . .  In this inspiring episode of AGE BETTER I sat down with Melissa Davey, a woman who boldly transitioned from a successful corporate career to becoming a documentary filmmaker focusing on midlife women.   Melissa shares her unique story, from her early days in advo...

In this week’s episode of AGE BETTER podcast, the last in our four-part series celebrating Women's Health Month, I am joined by Heidi Skolnik, a sports nutritionist from the Women's Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery and co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Whole Body Reset”. Together, we navigate the complex world of dietary supplements, focusing on thei...

This is Part 3 of a special 4-part series focusing on midlife women's health during Women’s Health Month. In this episode, Dr. Lila Nachtigall, a world-renowned menopause expert, and Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, delve into the complex world of menopause, focusing specifically on hot flashes—what they are, why they occur, and the profound impact they can have on...

Welcome to part 2 of a 4-part series on midlife women's health, celebrating Women's Health Month!  This week the focus on something that continues to be the #1 cause of premature death for postmenopausal women—heart disease—and we’re taking a deep dive into all the ways you can lower your risks, because heart disease can be prevented.  My guests are two extraordinary leaders in the field of women’...

WANT TO BE BAD TO THE BONE?  Join me on this episode of the "AGE BETTER" podcast as we kick off a four-part series celebrating Women's Health Month.   Our focus today is on empowering midlife women with the tools they need to boost bone health and prevent osteoporosis in honor of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.  Guest: Rebekah Rotstein, Founder of Buff Bones  Rebekah is an expert in b...