The Aging Well Podcast

Jeff Armstrong

The Aging Well Podcast explores what it truly means to live well. Hosted by Dr. W. Jeffrey Armstrong, a PhD exercise physiologist, the show goes beyond traditional conversations about longevity to explore the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through engaging conversations with experts, we examine the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of well-being. Whether discussing exercise, nutrition, sleep, Purpose, resilience, relationships, or healthy aging, every episode is guided by one question: How do we become our best today—and better tomorrow?

  1. 4h ago

    The Aging Population Is Reshaping America: What It Means for Our Health, Economy, and Future | Caitlyn Wan Smith | Ep. 440

    America is getting older—and the effects extend far beyond healthcare. As the proportion of older adults continues to grow, states must rethink everything from tax revenue and workforce participation to transportation, housing, healthcare, and long-term care. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Caitlyn Wan Smith of The Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss Pew's recent issue brief, The Aging Population Is Changing States' Revenue, Spending, and Service Demand Outlook. Together, they explore how demographic shifts are transforming state finances, why longevity should be viewed as an opportunity rather than simply a fiscal challenge, and what policymakers can do today to prepare for an older—and hopefully healthier—population. This conversation moves beyond budgets to ask a larger question: How can communities create the conditions that allow people not just to live longer, but to age well? Whether you're interested in public policy, healthy aging, economics, or the future of your community, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the defining demographic changes of our time. Pew's brief notes that aging populations can reduce growth in income and sales tax revenue while increasing demand for services such as healthcare, long-term care, and transportation, making long-term planning increasingly important for states. Read the review at https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2026/07/the-aging-population-is-changing-states-revenue-spending-and-service-demand-outlook?utm_source=chatgpt.com Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  2. 1d ago

    Living Well with Alzheimer's: Hope, Practical Strategies, and the Future of Memory Care w Dr Zaldy Tan | Ep.439

    An Alzheimer's diagnosis changes lives—but it doesn't mean hope is lost. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Dr. Zaldy Tan, neurologist, geriatrician, Director of the Memory & Healthy Aging Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and author of What to Remember When You Are Forgetting. Together, they discuss what individuals and families should know after a diagnosis, the latest advances in Alzheimer's treatment, practical strategies for maintaining quality of life, and how caregivers can support loved ones while caring for themselves. This compassionate conversation offers evidence-based guidance for anyone affected by memory loss and highlights that it is possible to continue living with purpose, dignity, and hope. Learn more at https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Zaldy.Tan https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-to-Remember-When-You-Are-Forgetting/Zaldy-Tan/9781668093771 Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  3. 4d ago

    Reinventing Retirement: From Award-Winning Journalist to Suspense Novelist | Neal Lipschutz | Ep. 438

    Retirement doesn't have to mean slowing down—it can be the beginning of your most creative chapter. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Neal Lipschutz, former deputy editor-in-chief and standards editor at The Wall Street Journal and former editor of Dow Jones Newswires, to discuss his remarkable transition from an accomplished journalism career to becoming a suspense novelist. Neal shares what inspired him to pursue fiction after retirement, how creative work provides purpose and structure, and why embracing new challenges may be one of the healthiest decisions we can make as we age. Whether you're approaching retirement or looking for inspiration to pursue a long-held dream, this conversation offers valuable insights into living with purpose beyond a career. Learn more at https://neallipschutz.com/ Look for Long Arm of the Past (Releasing August 4, 2026) Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo® | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  4. Aug 13

    The Science of Healthy Longevity: What Really Matters for a Longer, Better Life w/ Dr. Jennifer Timmons | Ep. 437

    Longevity has become one of the fastest-growing trends in health, but separating science from hype can be challenging. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Dr. Jennifer Timmons, a longevity physician and founder of Timmons Wellness, to explore what evidence-based longevity medicine actually looks like. They discuss the difference between pursuing wellness and extending healthspan, how biological age differs from chronological age, the role of preventive screening and personalized medicine, and the lifestyle habits that have the greatest impact on living longer and living better. Whether you're in your 30s or your 70s, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you age with vitality. Learn more at https://timmonswellnessmd.com/ Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo® | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  5. Aug 11

    Move, Thrive, and Come Alive: Reclaiming Movement for a Longer, Healthier Life ft. Kyle Gonzalez | Ep.436

    Most of us think of movement as something that happens during a workout. But what if movement is meant to be woven into every part of our day? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with former Division I athlete and author Kyle Gonzalez to discuss why modern life has disconnected us from natural movement and how reclaiming it can transform our health, energy, and longevity. Drawing from his book Move, Thrive, and Come Alive, Kyle shares practical, science-backed strategies for moving more throughout the day, taking ownership of your health, and creating sustainable that support a vibrant life. Whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or simply looking to age well, this conversation offers habits simple changes that can have a lasting impact. Learn more at https://thevitalitysystem.co/ Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) BUY Move, Thrive, and Come Alive on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4590wCJ 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  6. Aug 9

    The Seven Stages of Aging Well: A Journey from Resistance to Spiritual Growth | Ep. 435

    What if aging is not a process of inevitable decline, but a lifelong invitation to transformation? Inspired by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's Seven Stages of Suffering, the ancient wisdoms of Kabbalah, and the SPIES model of well-centered fitness, Dr. Jeff Armstrong introduces The Seven Stages of Aging Well. Rather than viewing the challenges of aging as obstacles to overcome, this episode explores how they become catalysts for Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social growth. Each stage—from Outer Resistance to Collective Spiritual Growth—reveals how the realities of aging can shape resilience, Purpose, wisdom, and ultimately a life of deeper meaning. The conversation offers a hopeful vision of aging as ascension: an ongoing process of becoming more fully who we are created to be while contributing to the flourishing of others. Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  7. Aug 6

    Intervention Overload: From Fragmentation to Coherence w Ramona Roemer & Andreas Heigl | Ep. 434

    What if the biggest obstacle to living longer and better isn't doing too little—but trying to do too much? Many people pursuing longevity have become trapped in an endless cycle of supplements, testing, biohacks, and optimization strategies, yet still feel tired, overwhelmed, or no healthier than before. Ramona Roemer and Andreas Heigl, co-founders of VIMED CELL and authors of Unlongevity, argue that longevity isn't achieved by accumulating more interventions—it comes from restoring integration across every dimension of life. In this conversation, we explore why optimization culture can unintentionally work against long-term health, how intervention overload creates biological and mental fatigue, and why purpose, emotional health, and clarity deserve as much attention as biomarkers. Together, we discuss what transformative aging really looks like when health becomes sustainable rather than performative. Learn more at https://www.vimedcell.com/ and https://unlongevity.com/ Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

  8. Aug 4

    Retiring Well: Rediscovering Purpose, Identity, and Meaning After Work w Gregg Lunceford | Ep. 433

    Most people spend decades preparing financially for retirement, yet few prepare for what comes next emotionally. Leaving a career often means losing daily structure, professional identity, and a sense of purpose—challenges that can profoundly influence health and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with Gregg Lunceford, Managing Director at Mesirow and author of Exit from Work, to explore the often-overlooked psychological and social aspects of retirement. Together, they discuss how adults over 50 can intentionally create purpose, meaningful routines, and fulfilling relationships to thrive during one of life's biggest transitions. Learn more at https://www.mesirow.com/bio/gregg-lunceford Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcast BUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.) BUY Exit from Work on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3RkfS4b 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/AGINGWELL Auro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcast Nutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they’re based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwell Jigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It’s fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0O Berkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118 Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELL KneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwell Prolon | 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/theagingwellpodcast L-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/theagingwellpodcast Thrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffrey Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr Dr 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

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The Aging Well Podcast explores what it truly means to live well. Hosted by Dr. W. Jeffrey Armstrong, a PhD exercise physiologist, the show goes beyond traditional conversations about longevity to explore the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through engaging conversations with experts, we examine the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of well-being. Whether discussing exercise, nutrition, sleep, Purpose, resilience, relationships, or healthy aging, every episode is guided by one question: How do we become our best today—and better tomorrow?

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