The Myth of ‘Age-Appropriate’: Redefining What It Means to Age Well | Ep. 346

Is “age-appropriate” just another way of saying “lower your expectations”? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton challenge one of the most misleading and limiting phrases in the language of aging. They explore how so-called “normative data” can normalize decline, why labeling activities or ambitions as “age-appropriate” often discourages growth, and how true wellness depends on redefining what’s possible at every age.

Through the lens of the six pillars—exercise, diet, body composition, sleep, stress, and social connection—Jeff breaks down what the science really says about aging potential and performance. From exercise myths to social stereotypes, this episode reclaims the idea that aging well means living fully, not cautiously.

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