The Aging Well Podcast

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 season does not mean our biology evolved for it. Building off a recent conversation with Dr. John Douillard (Episode 403) that include the benefits of seasonal eating and a previous Episode 404 on organ meats as a “multivitamin for carnivores...

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 Armstrong sit downs with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home and former Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Population Health at Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Farber shares how innovative programs, emergin...

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 biological root? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with research engineer, longevity advocate, and MyVitalC founder Chris Burres to explore the role of oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial fu...

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 this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by four-time World Weightlifting Champion, author, poet, and wellness educator, Jerzy Gregorek. From surviving alcoholism and political exile in Poland to becoming a worl...

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 Bruton explore the idea of “aging as ascension rather than decline.” Drawing on the SPIES model (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social fitness), they reframe the second half of life as a period of integration, purpose, and...

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? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , rheumatologist and Inmedix CEO Dr. Andrew Holman joins Dr Armstrong to explore the emerging science of stress biology and the autonomic nervous system. Drawing from more than 25 years in rheumatolog...

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 Armstrong’s guest is posture expert and author Esther Gokhale, founder of the Gokhale Method and author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back . Drawing from decades of research into traditional cultures where older adults remain active, mobile, and larg...

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 challenges us to confront a difficult truth: we cannot remain who we are and still become who we are meant to be. Drawing from a Carpe Momento reflection, this conversation introduces the SPIES framework—Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Em...

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 adults, many experts are asking whether the deeper issue is not simply chemistry — but disconnection. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton sit down with Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires, Medical Director at Cha...

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 Garage Strength ( https://youtu.be/4KNi3a2OEUI?si=FIpIEa2P_HH9zNzi ). These movements are designed to build strength, power, and athletic performance—but how well do they translate to the goals of longevity and aging well? Dr. Armstrong and...

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 Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong’s guest is Rabbi and stand-up comedian Bob Alper — the world’s only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy intentionally. With decades of experience as both a congregational rabbi and internationally tour...

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 and Mystery of More Days , to explore the deeper work of becoming whole over time. Drawing from her personal journey and reflections on transformation, Rebecca shares how pivotal life transitions can become invitations — not just to change...

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 Bruton explore the emerging concept of neuro-longevity—the idea that preserving brain health is central to extending both lifespan and healthspan. Drawing on insights from recent conversations, including themes raised by Nawal Roy in Episode...

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 interviews David Frost—Master Fitness Trainer, world-record endurance rower, and author—about a deeply personal turning point. Despite decades of discipline and high-level fitness, David received a cardiovascular diagnosis that forced him to rethink...

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 other options? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with orthopedic surgeon, founder of Victory in Motion, and bestselling author Dr. Marc Pietropaoli about the future of joint care and his ambitious mission to e...

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 produce force tells us more about your future than anything in your bloodwork? In this episode, we explore the tension between traditional biomarkers and functional performance measures. Is longevity something we measure in a lab—or something...

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 physician with over 50 years of clinical experience and a pioneer in clinical longevity and hormone optimization. At 78, Dr. Mixon doesn’t just talk about aging well—he lives it, running three miles daily and helping patients restore strength, ener...

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 of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. Will Haas, founder and CEO of VYVE Wellness, to explore the cutting edge of longevity and performance medicine. Dr. Haas works with high-achieving professionals to restore ener...

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 the science behind organ meats, ancestral eating patterns, and the ongoing debate between plant-based and animal-based diets. From the nutrient density of liver to the risks of iron overload, they unpack what the research says about how huma...

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 Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. John Douillard, founder of LifeSpa and a leader in integrating Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science. With over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Douillard shares a practical, ev...

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 sound as medicine with Jeralyn Glass—internationally acclaimed opera singer, sound healing pioneer, and author of Sacred Vibrations . Drawing from both personal tragedy and decades of artistic and therapeutic experience, Jeralyn explains h...

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 Stacey Roberts, PT, RN, MSN—musculoskeletal specialist, pelvic health expert, and author of The Pain Free Formula —to challenge one of the most pervasive narratives in women’s health: that pain, brain fog, and physical decline are just “part...

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 experts in health, longevity, mindset, and purpose. In this special episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton explore the evolution from simply “aging well” to embracing transformative aging—a deeper, more intentional approach t...

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 ais joined by Dr. Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, Chief Medical Officer at Vynca, to unpack one of the most overlooked flaws in modern medicine: crisis-driven care. Drawing on decades of experience in palliative care, population health, and home-base...

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, founder and CEO of Holmusk, to explore how data and technology are transforming the way we understand brain health. With over 970 million people worldwide affected by mental and behavioral health conditions, the current system still relies h...