The Aging Well Podcast

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...

What if fertility challenges later in life weren’t just about biology—but about how well we’re aging across every dimension? In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Gabriela Rosa, Harvard-trained fertility specialist and founder of the world’s first fully virtual fertility clinic. Gabriela has spent over two decades helping women and couples around the world...

In this special follow-up episode, we revisit one of our most talked-about conversations of the year — with Morley M. Robbins, author of [Cu]re Your Fatigue . After episode 306, listeners sent in thoughtful questions about blood donation, iron overload, copper supplementation, mitochondrial health, and the role of GHK-Cu peptides. In this conversation, Morley returns to unpack these complex topics...

What if the key to slowing down aging was already coded into your DNA? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes molecular geneticist and longevity innovator Dr. Bill Andrews, Ph. D.—a leading voice in anti-aging research and the man behind the discovery of human telomerase. With more than 50 patents and decades of work at the forefront of genetic science, Dr. Andrews...

What if the TV in your living room could help your aging parent stay engaged, connected, and cared for—without learning a single new device? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Ashish Aggarwal, CEO and co-founder of JubileeTV, a revolutionary smart TV-based platform built specifically to support older adults and their caregivers. With both of his parents livi...

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton explore a myth most of us grew up with: that physical education sets us up for lifelong health. Spoiler—it often doesn’t. Instead of teaching movement as a lifelong formational practice, traditional PE focuses on performance, punishment, and outdated metrics. Dr. Armstrong unpacks how early fitness experiences...

Ken Blanchard has shaped how millions of people think about leadership. From The One Minute Manager to his philosophy of "Catching People Doing Things Right," his work has redefined what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and effectiveness. In this special episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Martha C. Lawrence, longtime collaborator and author of th...

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Sally Roberts — combat veteran, elite athlete, founder of Wrestle Like a Girl, and Ambassador for the Americans for Ibogaine Initiative. Sally shares her personal journey through trauma, her work to advance psychedelic-assisted therapies for PTSD, and the movement to make these treatments safe, legal, and accessible in the...

Can we truly reverse our biological age? According to board-certified neuroradiologist Dr. Kavin Mistry, the answer lies in bridging cutting-edge science with ancestral wisdom. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Mistry shares insights from his powerful new book, Primal Health Design: 7 Key Paradigms to Reverse Biological Age . Drawing from 25 years in medicine and his formative experi...

Could the root of aging and chronic disease lie in your mineral balance? Morley Robbins, founder of the Root Cause Protocol and a leading voice in mineral metabolism, believes that many age-related issues stem from a misunderstood dance between magnesium, copper, and iron. In this fascinating conversation, Morley unpacks the science behind how these three critical minerals influence mitochondrial...

In a world filled with promises of quick fixes and anti-aging hacks, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to longevity. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Dr. Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD, President of the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and a leading authority on aging science. Dr. Rando breaks down the truth behind popu...

Could psychedelics represent the next frontier in mental health—and even play a role in how we age well? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Nicolas Hubacz, neuroscientist, Magstim executive, and advocate for cutting-edge interventions that support brain health across the lifespan. Drawing from his recent article “Psychedelics Are the New Antidepressant,” Nico...

Burnout isn't just about stress or working too hard—it's a sign that something deeper is misaligned. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Meghan O'Malley and Laura Cardwell, co-authors of Unstuck Yourself: A Practical Guide to Breaking Through Burnout & Leading with Purpose. Drawing from the science of applied neuroscience, the wisdom of Hum...

Breath is something we do thousands of times each day without thinking—but what if it held the key to emotional healing, trauma resolution, and even graceful aging? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Jessica Dibb, author of Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation . Drawing on both ancient traditions and contemporary...