The Aging Well Podcast
Jeff Armstrong
"The Aging Well Podcast" is about, well...aging. It's for people of all ages who are interested in aging successfully. The topics include the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of wellness as they relate to living as well and as long as possible, as well as the financial, legal, and housing questions that everyone has about aging well. Do you have a question you want answered or topic you want discussed on the "Aging Well Podcast"? Send us an email to agingwell.podcast@gmail.com.
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Jun 4, 2023 • 56min
Episode 87: Don't Call Me a "Senior Citizen"
A regular listener recently shared a blog post by Sam Tetrault titled: "7 Alternatives to Calling Someone a 'Senior Citizen'." For some, labels such as "senior citizen' or "elderly" may be considered ageist and, for some, offensive.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong (60 years old) and Corbin Bruton (soon 35 year old) discuss the labels and there alternatives from their own unique experiences and perspectives and how they relate to... aging well.Additional articles on alternatives to "senior citiz...
May 28, 2023 • 11min
Episode 86: Aging Well Mindset
We are often asked: “What advice would you give to your younger self?” I propose that the better question is: “Who do you want your future self to be?”Doing the little things consistently matters for growth and for… aging well.Small changes make big differences. When it comes to aging well, it is the cumulative effect of persistent little things that is most transformative.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong shares thoughts on the growth mindset—specifically the Aging Well mindset.Send us a ...
May 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 85: Is the Glass Full?
In aging, years don’t matter. Performance matters. Quality of life matters. Dr. Rob Gilbert ("Success Hotline", Episode 11,762) tells us that showing up is 100% of life.Jim Harshaw, Jr. ("Success Through Failure", Episode 402) tells us that results are not the only thing that matters. Performance matters.Do we view life as a glass half-full or half-empty--or as a glass full with water and air?In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss this glass metaphor for life and aging well....
May 14, 2023 • 45min
Episode 84: The Aging Well Decathlon: Ten Activities One Should Be Doing Weekly to Age Well.
What does aging well mean to you? Dr. Peter Attia's "Centenarian Decathlon" is the 10 most important physical tasks you want to be able to do for the rest of your life. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share their list of 10 things we should be going to prepare for our "Centenarian Decathlon" and for... aging well.This episode is inspired by Dr. Attia's article, "Finish Strong." Other references works include:Attia, P. & Gifford, B. (2023). Outlive: The Science and Art of ...
May 7, 2023 • 59min
Episode 83: Obesity and Aging (Not So) Well.
Obesity is a growing health concern in the US (and globally) for all ages. According to the CDC, as of 2020, 42.4% of persons in the US are classified as obese (BMI >30 kg/m^2) and 9.2% are severely obese (BMI > 40 kg/m^2). The implications for health care, long-term care, and longevity are staggering. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the issues at hand and how addressing obesity through preventive measures, such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and increasi...
Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 82: The Proactive Approach to Aging Well.
Are you aging proactively or reactively?To be proactive means to take control of your life, work, relationships, etc. Whereas to be reactive means responding to things as they happen and letting life, work, relationships, etc. take control of you. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share insights on being proactive versus reactive, how being proactive prepares us to react to changes in our circumstances, and what this means for…well…aging. Article referenced in this episode:"Pro...
Apr 23, 2023 • 47min
Episode 81: Habits That Are Destroying Your Body (?)
We see a lot of articles about 'this' many of 'this' exercise for 'this' age group. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss an article titled "7 Cardio Habits That Are Destroying Your Body After 50." What are these habits? What should you be doing in your cardio (and other exercise) at 50 to... age well?Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. ...
Apr 16, 2023 • 57min
Episode 80: Embrace the 'Suck': Taking Responsibility for Your Aging
"Your outlook upon life, your estimate of yourself, your estimate of your value are largely colored by your environment. Your whole career will be modified, shaped, molded by your surroundings, by the character of the people with whom you come in contact every day."--Orison Swett MardenIn this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss taking responsibility for our aging. Listen in and learn what does it mean to "embrace the 'suck'" and ...age well.Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigeneti...
Apr 9, 2023 • 54min
Episode 79: SuperAging Well w/ David Cravit and Larry Wolf
David Cravit and Larry Wolf are the authors of the newly released (April 25, 2023) book, SuperAging: Get Older Without Getting Old. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton meet with the authors to discuss the "SuperAging Revolution," the "7 A's of Aging," how Boomers have reinvented aging, the Blue Zone v. Biohacking, Universal Health Care v. Universal Health, and what all this means for... aging well.To obtain your copy of SuperAging, subscribe to the free e-newsletter, an...
Apr 2, 2023 • 1h 28min
Episode 78: Habits for... Aging Well.
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss habits. What are they? How do we develop them? Can we develop habits after 60? As a bonus, they share the habits they believe are important for… aging well. Links to the articles discussed in this episode:7 Micro-Habits that Changed My Life7 Science-Backed Strategies for Building Powerful Habits10 Good Work Habits to Help You Succeed10 habits of people who stay happy (even in tough times)Exactly How Do You Create New Habits, Even ...
