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Jeff Armstrong W. Jeffrey Armstrong, Ph.D.

Jeff Armstrong is a professor of Exercise Science (Ph.D., Exercise Physiology) at Western Oregon University and host of the Aging Well Podcast. He authored the textbook, 'Pathophysiology & Exercise' (Kendall-Hunt) and teaches a breath of courses from this to Advanced Programming for Sport & Fitness. He is passionate about Longevity, Health, improving/maintaining performance (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially--what he refers to as "well-centered fitness") across the lifespan, and aging well.

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The Loneliness Prescription| Community, Connection, And Mental Health In Aging With Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires | Ep. 414 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
The Loneliness Prescription| Community, Connection, and Mental Health in Aging with Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires | Ep. 414

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…

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The “Big Six” For Strength And Longevity | Ep. 413 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
The “Big Six” for Strength and Longevity | Ep. 413

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…

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Holy Laughter: Aging Well Through Humor, Meaning, And Human Connection With Rabbi Bob Alper | Ep. 412 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Holy Laughter: Aging Well Through Humor, Meaning, and Human Connection with Rabbi Bob Alper | Ep. 412

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 …

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Turning Toward More Days: Aging, Meaning, And The Art Of Becoming Whole | Ep. 411 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Turning Toward More Days: Aging, Meaning, and the Art of Becoming Whole | Ep. 411

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 th…

What does it mean no…

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 direction, but to reorient the center of our lives.Together, they explore the connection between aging and flourishing, the role of identity and purpose, and what it means to move from fragmentation …

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Neuro-Longevity: Protecting The Brain To Extend The Healthspan And Wellspan | Ep. 410 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Neuro-Longevity: Protecting the Brain to Extend the Healthspan and Wellspan | Ep. 410

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…

What if the true bot…

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 398, this episode connects the dots between metabolism, mental health, Sleep, and cutting-edge interventions.From the role of mitochondrial function and metabolic flexibility to the growing inte…

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Kaboomers—Die Harder And Later | David Frost | Ep. 409 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
KaBoomers—Die Harder and Later | David Frost | Ep. 409

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, …

What if a lifetime o…

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 everything he believed about health and aging.What followed was a deliberate, methodical effort to understand the root causes of disease and build a more sustainable path forward—one grounded i…

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Repair Not Replace: Rethinking Joint Pain, Arthritis, And The Future Of Knee Surgery | Dr. Marc Pietropaoli | &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Repair Not Replace: Rethinking Joint Pain, Arthritis, and the Future of Knee Surgery | Dr. Marc Pietropaoli |

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 We…

What if chronic join…

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 eliminate the need for knee replacement surgery by 2043. With more than 27 years in practice and over 30,000 patients treated, Dr. Pietropaoli challenges conventional assumptions about Arthritis, degener…

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Labs Vs. Strength: What Really Predicts How Long You’ll Live? | Ep. 407 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Labs vs. Strength: What Really Predicts How Long You’ll Live? | Ep. 407

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 …

We’ve been taught …

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 we express through movement?Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton break down the most important lab markers for aging well, the overlooked power of strength and aerobic capacity, and why the futur…

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Why ‘Aging Gracefully’ Is A Dangerous Myth With Dr Jerry Mixon | Ep. 406 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Why ‘Aging Gracefully’ is a Dangerous Myth with Dr Jerry Mixon | Ep. 406

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 exper…

What if “aging gra…

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, energy, and metabolic health.Dr. Mixon challenges the conventional narrative that decline is inevitable with age. Instead, he presents a proactive approach focused on rebuilding the body’s biologi…

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Cellular Optimization: The New Frontier Of Energy, Longevity, And Peak Performance W Dr. Will Haas | Ep. 405 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Cellular Optimization: The New Frontier of Energy, Longevity, and Peak Performance w Dr. Will Haas | Ep. 405

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 Arm…

What if aging well i…

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 energy, sharpen focus, and enhance resilience using a cellular optimization approach. From advanced therapies like peptides, IV nutrient infusions, hyperbaric oxygen, and red light Therapy, to his signat…

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Organ Meats—The Omnivore’s Multivitamin? | Liver, Iron Overload, And The Truth About Ancestral Diets | Ep. 404 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Organ Meats—The Omnivore’s Multivitamin? | Liver, Iron Overload, and the Truth About Ancestral Diets | Ep. 404

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, ancest…

Are organ meats trul…

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 humans should eat for long-term health.You’ll learn how organ meats compare to modern dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and Standard American Diet, why balance between minerals like iron, coppe…

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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: Ayurveda, Digestion, And The Foundations Of Longevity | Dr. John Douillard | Ep. 403 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: Ayurveda, Digestion, and the Foundations of Longevity | Dr. John Douillard | Ep. 403

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 …

What if the key to l…

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, evidence-informed approach to building sustainable health from the inside out.We explore how digestion—not just diet—sits at the center of health, why circadian rhythms may be one of the most ove…

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