The Aging Well Podcast

What does Olympic-level athleticism have to do with how we age? A lot more than you might think. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the insights of legendary exercise physiologist Per-Olof Åstrand—especially his famous line: “Choose your parents wisely.” While Åstrand emphasized the genetic foundations of athletic potential, he also pointed to something far more encouraging: the powerful role of training, commitment, environment, and mindset. Together, Jeff and Corbin unpack how these principles apply far beyond the Olympic track and into our everyday lives—where the goal isn’t gold, but a longer, stronger, more purposeful life. Whether or not you chose your parents wisely, this conversation will leave you equipped to train smarter, adapt well, and age intentionally.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | ⁠https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELL⁠Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | ⁠https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118⁠Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: ⁠https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠L-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: ⁠https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠Thrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | ⁠https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey⁠Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://fusionaryformulas.com/⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: ⁠https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3⁠Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at ⁠https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast⁠Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: ⁠https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL⁠TruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: ⁠https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL⁠*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

In this engaging discussion, Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads and survivor of autoimmune disease and cancer, shares his journey to recovery using Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) and red light therapy. He explains how EWOT enhances healing, detoxification, and even cognitive function, far surpassing traditional treatments. Brad also discusses the extensive benefits of red light therapy, its integration with EWOT, and practical advice for utilizing these therapies at home. His personal insights empower listeners to reclaim their health and age gracefully.

A diagnosis of dementia can feel like a closing door—but what if it's also an invitation to deeper healing? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Robb Kelly—addiction recovery expert and neuroscience-based coach—shares how he works with patients diagnosed with dementia using tools grounded in brain science, trauma resolution, and purpose-centered living.Dr. Kelly, a PhD in psychology and behavioral science, has spent decades helping individuals rewire their brains and reclaim their lives. Drawing from his background in somatic therapy, positive psychology, and recovery coaching, he offers an unconventional and deeply hopeful approach to working with cognitive decline—one that addresses trauma, identity, family dynamics, and neuroplastic potential at any stage of life.If you or someone you love is facing dementia, this conversation is not about false promises—it’s about new possibilities. Dr. Kelly helps us explore how compassion, connection, and customized coaching can enhance quality of life and purpose, even in the face of cognitive challenges.Learn more at https://robbkelly.com/Support the Robb Kelly Foundation: https://www.robbkellynonprofit.org/Watch Dr. Armstrong's interview with Dr. Kelly on ...We Have a Spiritual Problem: https://youtu.be/HJNG7ftUQ5QPlease, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | ⁠https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELL⁠Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | ⁠https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118⁠Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: ⁠https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠L-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: ⁠https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠Thrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | ⁠https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey⁠Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://fusionaryformulas.com/⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: ⁠https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3⁠Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at ⁠https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast⁠Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: ⁠https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL⁠*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

What if better balance could mean a sharper brain?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, we’re joined by Sheila Thelen—President and Patent Holder of Vestibular Training Services, Master Figure Skating Coach, and global presenter—who has dedicated her career to unlocking the secrets of the vestibular system.Sheila explains why movement—especially rotation and spinning—isn’t just for athletes or dancers, but vital for maintaining cognitive agility, spatial awareness, and even sleep quality as we age. Drawing from her experience with elite performers, special needs populations, and rehabilitation groups worldwide, Sheila makes the case that the vestibular system is the brain’s hidden ally in the fight against cognitive decline.We explore tools, techniques, and practical ways to stimulate your vestibular system at any age—because movement truly refines the mind.Learn more at: https://vestibulartrainingservices.com/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | ⁠https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELL⁠Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | ⁠https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118⁠Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: ⁠https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠L-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: ⁠https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcast⁠Thrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | ⁠https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey⁠Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | ⁠https://fusionaryformulas.com/⁠Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: ⁠https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3⁠Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at ⁠https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast⁠Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: ⁠https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL⁠TruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: ⁠https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL⁠*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton explore why one of the most critical windows for building a strong, resilient body occurs before puberty. The truth is, by the time most people start thinking about bone health—it's already late in the game.Dr. Armstrong breaks down how bone density, muscular strength, and foundational movement patterns are largely formed during childhood and adolescence—and why this matters for long-term health, mobility, and fracture prevention later in life. They discuss how early physical activity, nutrition, and strength-based play lay the groundwork for aging well, and how modern childhood culture (sedentary lifestyles, early specialization, screen time) threatens that process.This conversation is for parents, educators, and anyone interested in building—or rebuilding—a foundation for lifelong strength.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Arthur Corvin Powells, a visionary creator who has spent years in what he calls “basement mode,” building something radically different from the tech we’ve grown used to. Arthur’s mission isn’t to fight technology—it’s to transform it. His work, including the creation of Anti Grey, challenges our culture of instant gratification and replaces it with tools for patience, beauty, and authentic connection.Together, we explore how AI might not just make machines smarter but help humans become more intentional, creative, and well. Can technology support longevity, not just in years but in depth? Is it possible for digital tools to help us grow rather than numb out? And what does it mean that we are slowly uploading ourselves into the digital ether?This is a conversation about tech as a tool for transformation, not distraction—and what it might take to create a future where we age with wisdom, not just data.Learn more at https://ruliad.online/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of ‘The Aging Well Podcast’*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

September is Healthy Aging Month. The theme is "never too late to reinvent yourself." Start with a SPIES Check-In of your well-centered fitness (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness).In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton introduce the SPIES Check-In—a simple yet powerful weekly self-audit designed to support whole-person health across five key dimensions: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness.Rather than chasing perfection or obsessing over physical metrics, this framework helps you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. Whether you're navigating midlife transitions or simply want to live more intentionally, the SPIES model invites you to check in, not check out.Practical, adaptable, and grounded in science, this approach to well-centered fitness can help you build a life that feels more balanced, more connected, and more sustainable.Try it this week—and see what it reveals.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

Why has exercise science ignored half the population? For decades, most exercise research has been based on male physiology — leaving women and girls underserved by one-size-fits-all fitness advice. Today, that’s beginning to change, thanks to researchers like Dr. Emma Cowley.Dr. Cowley is a mixed-methods researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the SHE Research Centre in Ireland, leading groundbreaking work on women’s health, movement, and wellbeing. She’s also part of Míde, an all-island research consortium working to reshape the future of exercise science by centering the experiences of women and girls across the lifespan.In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong speaks with Dr. Cowley about her research on adolescent girls, cardio-metabolic health, and the movement to close the gender gap in sports science. From HERizon to Míde to the Invisible Sportswomen collective, Emma is helping lead a new era in women’s physiology — one that prioritizes equity, inclusivity, and aging well.Connect/Learn more:SHE Research Centre-- https://sheresearch.ie/Míde Research-- https://tus.ie/news/first-of-its-kind-all-island-research-launches-to-tackle-gender-gap-in-sports-science/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starterkit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠Thrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyMemory Lane TV | the first therapeutic streaming platform for people living with dementia — designed to replace overstimulating television with multisensory, evidence-based media that soothes, orients, and restores | for 30% off the annual subscription visit https://www.memory-lane.tv/?rfsn=8714090.a500b0Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

Is your diet speeding up the aging process?In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and co-host Corbin Bruton explore the top 5 foods that may be aging you faster—and what to eat instead. Inspired by a prompt to ChatGPT, the conversation goes beyond typical food fear to unpack why certain patterns of eating accelerate biological aging by promoting inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction.From sugary drinks and processed snacks to seed oils and refined carbs, Jeff and Corbin discuss not just the what, but the why—and provide realistic, science-backed alternatives that support cellular health and longevity.If you’ve ever wondered which foods to avoid—or how to make smarter swaps without becoming obsessive—this episode offers both clarity and compassion for your aging journey.Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of ‘The Aging Well Podcast’*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyMemory Lane TV | the first therapeutic streaming platform for people living with dementia — designed to replace overstimulating television with multisensory, evidence-based media that soothes, orients, and restores | for 30% off the annual subscription visit https://www.memory-lane.tv/?rfsn=8714090.a500b0Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/?ref=1957Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

In this episode of 'The Aging Well Podcast', Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Richard Wexler, co-founder and CEO of the newly launched nonprofit APlan2Age.org, a free resource hub for families navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving. With 14 years of firsthand experience caring for four aging parents, Richard brings both personal insight and practical tools for what he calls “a national wake-up call.”Together, Jeff and Richard discuss why most families are unprepared for aging—especially when it comes to care, housing, finances, and decision-making during health crises. They explore the emotional weight of caregiving, the rising pressure on the sandwich generation, and how APlan2Age’s free Care Plan, checklists, and conversation guides can help families prepare with clarity and compassion.Whether you’re caring for an aging loved one now or simply want to age well yourself, this episode will challenge, inform, and empower you to stop winging it—and start planning.Learn more at https://aplan2age.org/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of ‘The Aging Well Podcast’*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Rebalance Health | products created by hormone health experts to lower cortisol, improve sleep, and minimize the impact of stress on the body and mind | Use promo code AGINGWELL for 20% discount at ⁠⁠https://rebalancehealth.com⁠⁠Prolon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25—Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com/Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link for 10% off: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=8710089.1dddcf3&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8710089.1dddcf3Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/?ref=1957Dr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELLTruDiagnostic—Your source for epigenetic testing | 12% off Code: AGEWELL or use the link: https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/AGEWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.