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 touring comedian, Bob brings a rare perspective on joy, suffering, meaning, and the healing power of humor.
Together, they explore why laughter matters more as we age, how humor builds resilience, the spiritual dimensions of comedy, and how “clean” humor may reveal something profound about human flourishing. Bob also shares stories from his transition from pulpit to stage, his work bringing people together across religious divides, and the surprising role comedy can play in helping people through Grief, illness, and loneliness.
This conversation is insightful, deeply human, and genuinely funny — a reminder that aging well is not only about extending lifespan, but enriching joyspan.
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