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In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern Grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator, and internationally recognized grief counse…

In this episode, Dr.…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator, and internationally recognized grief counselor, Tom has spent decades helping mourners, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and counselors better understand the grieving process. He is the author of several landmark books on bereavement, including How We Grieve: Relearning the World, The Heart of Grief, Catching Your Breath in Grief, and his latest collection, Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows: Collected Writings on How We Grieve.Drawing…

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 f…

Modern food culture …

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,” Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton explore the forgotten wisdom of ancestral nutrition. Together, they discuss how humans historically ate according to seasonal rhythms, local environme…

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, Pre…

What does it truly m…

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, emerging technologies, and person-centered care models are transforming the experience of aging for older adults and their families. From personalized music for individuals living with dementia to immersive vi…

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 Ag…

Fatigue, brain fog, …

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 function in the aging process.Chris explains how the body’s “cellular power plants” can shift from energy producers to contributors to accelerated aging, why not all antioxidants work the same, an…

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…

What if the key to a…

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 world champion athlete and respected teacher of mindful movement and healthy living, Jerzy’s story is one of resilience, discipline, and reinvention. Together, they explore his philosophy, “Hard Choic…

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 a…

What if aging is not…

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 expanding awareness.The conversation weaves together modern concepts like healthspan and joyspan with the theological and philosophical insights of thinkers like Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and C…

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,…

Stress is often trea…

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 rheumatology and decades of research into autoimmune disease, Dr. Holman explains why stress may be the “missing link” in chronic illness and why understanding the body’s stress response could transform how …

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 autho…

What if much of the …

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 largely free from chronic back pain, Esther explains how posture shapes everything from spinal health and balance to independence and longevity.Together, they explore why modern movement habits may be acc…

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 …

What if the greatest…

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, Emotional, and Social wellness—as a model for true integration. Rather than chasing fame, optimization, or surface-level success, this episode reframes aging well as the courageous act of becoming…

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…

As America’s aging…

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 Charles E. Smith Life Communities, to explore the relationship between social connection, Mental Health, and aging well. Drawing from her experience caring for more than 1,100 older adults, Dr. Gil-Pir…

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/4KNi3a…

In this episode of T…

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 Corbin break down each of the “Big Six” exercises, exploring their benefits, limitations, and real-world applicability for the general population. They discuss where these movements align with evid…

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 …

What if laughter is …

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 …