The Aging Well Podcast

What if fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation aren't simply inevitable consequences of getting older? What if they're signals that your body is running low on the essential minerals needed to produce energy, repair tissues, and maintain health? In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Caroline Alan, widely known as “The Mineral Geek” and author of The Mineral Reset. Caroline explains why minerals are foundational to nearly every physiological process, from mitochondrial energy production to nervous system function and inflammation regulation. Together, they explore how modern agriculture, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and poor dietary habits may leave many people operating with subtle but significant mineral deficiencies. This conversation offers a practical look at how understanding mineral balance may help support energy, resilience, and vitality as we age while separating evidence-based science from common misconceptions. Learn more at https://www.beamminerals.com Find out if you are mineral deficient: https://quiz.mineralresetbook.com/ Get The Mineral Reset: mineralresetbook.com Instagram: @carolinealan.official 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 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

What if some of the biological mechanisms that help us fight cancer could also teach us how to slow—or even reverse—some aspects of biological aging? Dr. Jason Williams, Director of Interventional Oncology at Williams Cancer Institute, has spent more than two decades developing minimally invasive and immune-based approaches to cancer treatment. His clinical experience with patients receiving targeted and immunological therapies led him to notice something intriguing: some patients appeared not only to respond to cancer treatment but also to experience improvements in energy, cognition, resilience, and overall vitality. Those observations raise a fascinating question: Could cancer and aging share some of the same underlying biological pathways? In this conversation, Dr. Williams explores the relationship between immune dysfunction, chronic inflammation, cellular aging, and cancer. We discuss what oncology may be teaching us about longevity, the emerging possibilities of personalized cancer vaccines and immune therapies, and whether regenerative medicine might eventually change how we think about aging itself. We also separate legitimate longevity science from the increasingly popular world of biohacking—and ask what all of this means for those of us who want not merely to live longer, but to remain healthy, capable, and engaged as we age. Learn more at https://williamscancerinstitute.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 Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr

Is your mouth quietly telling the story of your overall health? Most people think of oral health as preventing cavities and keeping a bright smile. But what if your gums, teeth, tongue, and oral microbiome were among the earliest indicators of chronic disease, inflammation, cognitive decline, and even longevity? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes holistic dentist and bestselling author Dr. James Goolnik, founder of Optimal Dental Health in London. Dr. Goolnik has spent decades helping patients understand that the mouth is not separate from the body—it is one of its most important windows into health. His practice integrates dentistry with nutrition, sleep, airway health, and lifestyle medicine to promote long-term wellness rather than simply treating teeth. He is also trained in biological dentistry and functional nutrition, and has become a leading advocate for preventive, whole-person dental care. Together, they explore how inflammation begins, why gum disease is much more than a dental problem, what your oral microbiome reveals about your health, and the practical habits that can help you live a longer, healthier, and more flourishing life. Whether you're interested in longevity, prevention, or simply keeping your smile healthy for decades to come, this episode will forever change the way you think about the dentist's chair. Learn more at https://optimaldentalhealth.co.uk/james-goolnik/ https://www.jamesgoolnik.com/ IG: @jamesgoolnik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-goolnik/ 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 Fusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8Zr

One expert tells you to eat more meat. Another says avoid it altogether. Some champion high protein, while others insist the healthiest diet is almost entirely plant-based. One says olive oil is a superfood; another says to eliminate added oils entirely. It's no wonder people are confused. Following Dr. Jeff Armstrong's recent conversation with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, this episode takes a step back to examine why nutrition science often seems so contradictory. Rather than debating who is "right," Jeff and co-host Corbin Bruton explore what listeners can learn from competing dietary philosophies. They discuss Dr. Fuhrman's Nutritarian approach, the emphasis on G-BOMBS, limiting sugar, oils, and salt, questions surrounding animal foods and omega-3 supplementation, and how to think critically without becoming overwhelmed by conflicting advice. The goal isn't to crown another nutrition winner—it's to help listeners build a practical, evidence-informed approach to eating that supports health, longevity, and human flourishing. 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

For many people, especially as they age, exercise becomes something to endure rather than something that enriches life. Years of chasing weight loss, appearance, or unrealistic fitness standards often leave people discouraged, injured, or disconnected from their own bodies. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with movement coach and WeShape co-founder Tyler Bramlett to explore a different path—one that aligns closely with the philosophy of Transformative Aging. Rather than asking, "How do I look?", this episode invites us to ask, "How do I want to live?" Following a devastating cycling accident that permanently changed his body, Tyler was forced to rethink everything he believed about fitness. His journey led him to develop an approach centered on movement freedom, body awareness, self-compassion, and lifelong functionality rather than punishment and perfection. Together, Jeff and Tyler discuss how our relationship with movement evolves throughout life, why aging presents an opportunity to redefine success, and how developing a healthier relationship with our bodies can become a catalyst for greater purpose, resilience, and flourishing. Whether you're entering midlife, navigating physical limitations, or simply looking for a more sustainable way to stay active, this conversation offers practical insights into using movement as a vehicle for becoming—not merely maintaining. Learn more at https://weshape.com/agingwell 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