The Aging Well Podcast

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...

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. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. John Neustadt for a second conversation centered on his latest work in bone health and fracture prevention. Together, they unpack a critical distinction—bone density versus bone strength—and why focusing solel...

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 Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Woodward Thomas to explore a powerful and often overlooked distinction: healing and transformation are not the same. Best known for Conscious Uncoupling , Kat...

The longevity space is exploding—with new drugs, supplements, influencers, and bold promises appearing almost daily. But what actually holds up under scientific scrutiny? In this rapid-fire return to The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes back Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, one of the world’s leading researchers in the biology of aging. Together, they move quickly through a curated list of pop...

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 new research linking popular sugar substitutes to accelerated cognitive decline. While artificial sweeteners are often marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, emerging evidence suggests the story may be more complex—especially for midlif...

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 by Dr. Matthew Cunningham, a retina specialist, to unpack diabetic macular edema (DME), one of the most common and underdiagnosed causes of vision loss among adults with diabetes. We explore how DME develops, why it often goes unnoticed un...

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 long term? In this episode, Dr. Tere Linzey, educational psychologist and founder of BrainMatterz, introduces a powerful concept in neuroscience: cognitive reserve—the brain’s ability to adapt, strengthen, and protect itself against decline...

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 efficient, joint-friendly, and durable across the lifespan. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Todd about how golf biomechanics offer a powerful case study for aging well. They explore how joint-friendl...

Many men reach midlife feeling confused, disconnected, and quietly discouraged—despite having “done everything right.” Relationship struggles, sexless marriages, and divorce can shake identity, self-worth, and purpose. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with men’s coach and bestselling author Ralph Brewer, founder of Help For Men and Dad Starting Over, to unpack the deeper meaning behin...

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 Marcus Riley and nonprofit elder care leader Stuart Kaplan share insights from their upcoming book, Y our Aging Advantage: The 7 New Stages of Aging . They reveal how stress, relationships, mindset, and environment shape the way we age—physical...

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 doing?” In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton explore the power of subtraction as a transformative approach to aging well. Rather than adding complexity, listeners are invited to consider which...

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? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Resnik to unpack the growing problem of single sport specialization in children and adolescents. Research shows that early specializatio...

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 and clinicians alike are searching for answers beyond diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Dr. Eric Weiss, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and leader in regenerative medicine, to explore the eme...