Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Age Better is a weekly podcast for women over 60 who want to stay strong, informed, and in charge of their health and future. Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman, an award-winning author and healthy aging advocate, interviews doctors, scientists, and experts on topics like muscle and bone health, brain function, sleep, nutrition, mobility, intimacy, and purpose. The show focuses on practical steps to prevent frailty and maintain independence. It encourages listeners to live better, not just longer, with strength, joy, and connection.
Episodes
GLP-1s After 60: How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle — with Heidi Skolnik EP 213
“You never used to think, ‘Am I eating enough?’ You’re always thinking, ‘Can I eat less?’ And now I want you to think: Are you eating enough?” — Heidi Skolnik
Key Links
Learn more about Heidi Skolnik HERE
Get more info on “Your GLP-1 Game Plan: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About How to Eat, Move, and Thrive on Weight Loss Medications”&nbs
AT 79, KATHRYN GRODY IS STILL UNFINISHED EP 212
“I want to proceed unfinished . . .think of the changes as adaptations, not surrender.” — Kathryn Grody
KEY LINKS
Kathryn Grody’s one-woman show, The Unexpected 3rd — October 13–November 1 at George Street Playhouse The Unexpected 3rd — tickets and information
Don’t Listen to Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody — Kathryn and Mandy’s podcast with th
English Doesn't Have the Right Words for Growing Older — with Maggie Rowe EP 211
“One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made is overvaluing status and undervaluing purpose. And as I get older, I hope to switch that out.” — Maggie Rowe
KEY LINKS
Lisen to ‘50 Words for Snow’ podcast HERE
Learn more about Maggie Rowe HERE
Read AGE BETTER CHEAT SHEET newsletter HERE
What if some of the problem&
Vaginal Health After 60: What Actually Works for Dryness, Pain & UTIs with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 210
“For vaginal estrogen . . . there’s no window of timing. If you’re 80 years old and your body has not seen estrogen in 30 years, you can still start local vaginal estrogen. It’s not too late. You can start.” — Dr. Margaret Nachtigall
We talk a lot about protecting our hearts, our brains, and our bones as we get older. But what about vaginal health?
More Years or Better Years? What Women Over 50 Really Want EP 209
“Your doctor can be the expert on the medicine. But you are still the expert on the life you’re trying to protect.” – Barbara Hannah Grufferman
KEY LINKS
The original study in PLOS One is HERE
AGE BETTER CHEAT SHEET on Substack is HERE
What do we really want as we get older—more years, or better years?
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Health Span, Wealth Span, Life Span: The New Rules of Longevity with Michael Clinton EP 208
"Our own personal longevity is only 25% genetic. So the other 75% are in our control." — Michael Clinton
KEY LINKS
Learn more about “Longevity Nation: The People, Ideas, and Trends Changing the Second Half of Our Lives” HERE
Michael Clinton's Roar Forward, including the Reimagineers stories and free monthly newsletter is HERE
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Desire Has No Expiration Date: The Science of Intimacy After 60 with Dr. Anna Elton EP 207
"Just have fun — because if we don't have fun, what's the point?" — Dr. Anna Elton
Desire doesn't retire. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anna Elton — licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical sexologist, and author of the new book The Formula of Desire: What Brings Us Together and Drives Us Apart and the Science of Connection — for a frank, warm, and surprisingly practical conv
Is 4 Minutes of Exercise a Day Enough? Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein Says Yes . . . BUT EP 206
"Four minutes a day works . . . but not if you are an average or above average person in terms of physical activity level." — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
You've seen the headline everywhere: just four minutes of exercise a day is enough. There's a real study behind it — a randomized trial published in PLOS ONE — and the results are genuinely impressive. But the fine
After Menopause, Now What? Do Women 60+ Feel Ignored? EP 205
Hi everyone—thanks for tuning in.
In this replay of a short solo episode of AGE BETTER, I’m doing something a little different: I’m turning the mic around and asking you to help shape what comes next.
Menopause is finally getting the attention it deserves—and that’s a very good thing. But for those of us in our 60s and beyond, I keep wonde
Rebuild Bone Density After 60: Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein's Plan EP 204
"A wrist fracture is a marker of increased risk for a hip fracture later in life. I tell women: that is a wake-up call. Don't wait until you're 65 to have your bone density checked." — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
KEY LINKS
Subscribe to Age Better Cheat Sheet newsletter on Substack — where I go deep into the research behind every episode – HERE
Learn more
5 Things I Actually Do to Age Better After 200 Episodes EP 203
“Today I'm pulling back the curtain on the five things I am actually doing right now to age better, thanks to a few of the over 200 guests I've had on this show.”
Key Links Referenced in This Episode:
Episode with Laura Yecies about Osteoboost on AGE BETTER is HERE
Episode with Dr. Jennifer Han about Seen Nutrition Calcium + K2 Chews on AGE BETTER is HERE
Episode with Dr. Jocelyn Wittst
Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Risk to Your Strength, Energy, and Independence with Dr. Susan Brian and Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein EP 202
“Physical activity is really such a linchpin in being able to change the trajectory of how you age.” — Dr. Susan Brian
“Resistance training is probably your most proactive tool under your control for trying to reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.” — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
Key Links & Resources
Subscribe to Age Better Cheat Sheet on Substack HERE Follow Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Practical Optimism: The Science of Hope, Purpose, and Resilience with Dr. Sue Varma EP 201
“Is this a problem to be solved — or a truth to be accepted?” – Dr. Sue Varma
LINKS:
Dr. Sue Varma’s website: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/
Practical Optimism: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com/practical-optimism/
Follow Dr. Sue Varma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsuevarma/
Age Better Cheat Sheet on Substack: https://barbarahannahgrufferman.substack.com/
Follow me on Ins
How Not to Die Too Soon: Dr. Michael Greger on Food, Cholesterol & Aging Better EP 200
“What’s good for the heart is good for the head.”
Key Links & Resources
Watch the How Not to Die documentary: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die-documentary/
Get How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger: https://amzn.to/49Ffmni
Visit NutritionFacts.org: https://nutritionfacts.org/
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen: https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen/
Lower LDL Ch
The New Science of Fulfillment: How Purpose, Joy, and Connection Help You Age Better with Dr. Kerry Burnight and Dr. Sanjay Shetty EP 199
“Fulfillment doesn’t just magically increase. It increases because we’ve prioritized it.” — Dr. Kerry Burnight
Key Links
CenterWell Fulfillment Index Report is HERE Dr. Kerry Burnight’s book, JoySpan is HERE
Dr. Kerry Burnight’s website is HERE Info about Dr. Sanjay Shetty, President of CenterWell at Humana is HERE
Overview
What does it really mean to age well?
We talk a lot about b
New 2026 Heart Guidelines: What Women Need to Know with Dr. Anthony Pearson EP 198
“All good scientists are skeptics.” — Dr. Anthony Pearson
Key Links
The Skeptical Cardiologist on Substack is HERE
American Heart Association 2026 Guidelines is HERE
MESA CAC Database is HERE
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anthony Pearson, the cardiologist behind The Skeptical Cardiologist newsletter on Substack, for a practical conversation about what women over 50 need t
Sexspan: Pleasure, Intimacy, and Better Sex as You Age with Joan Price EP 197
“Sex changes as we age, but for every problem, there is a solution.” — Joan Price
Key Links Referenced During the Episode:
Joan Price website: joanprice.com Joan’s book Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex: Book page Joan’s webinars: Online sex classes and webinars Joan’s sex toy reviews: Sex toys archive
Modern Love Podcast Interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/podc
Beyond Healthspan: Build Your Joyspan with Dr. Kerry Burnight EP 196
“Joyspan matters because without it, a long life is a drag.” — Dr. Kerry Burnight
Key Links:
Follow Dr. Kerry Burnight on Instagram HERE
Read JoySpan by Dr. Kerry Burnight HERE
Read Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl HERE
Learn more about Dr. Kerry Burnight HERE
What if aging better is about more than just lifespan and healthspan?
In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by le
Why Function Matters More Than Fitness for Aging Better with Scott B. Fulton EP 195
“Fitness can coexist with frailty. Function can not.” — Prof. Scott B. Fulton
KEY LINKS
Scott’s book: FUNCTION: Turn Your Blind Spots into Strengths Scott’s website: WHEALTHSPAN Scott’s YouTube channel: WHEALTHSPAN: Functional Healthspan LIFTMOR study: High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and O
The Road to 70: Myrna Blyth on Ageism, Aging, and Reinvention EP 194
“Ageism is like racism — disgraceful and widespread.” — Myrna Blyth
KEY LINKS
Myrna Blyth’s Substack, Editor’s Journal: https://myrnablyth.substack.com
If you have an idea for a future episode of AGE BETTER, email me at agebetterpodcast@gmail.com
In this special Road to 70 episode of AGE BETTER, I talk with iconic editor, media trailblazer, and lifelong observer of women’s lives Myrna Blyt
The After-60 Reset: Strength, Energy, and Resilience with Heike Yates EP 193
Key Links:
Heike Yates website
Book: Pursue Your Spark
Heike Yates on Instagram
If you’ve been telling yourself, “I’m fine… but I don’t feel fully like me,” this episode will land.
My guest is Heike Yates—triathlete, Pilates instructor for women 50+, and a longtime fitness coach who understands what so many women experience in midlife and beyond: your body changes, your energy c
Midlife Pivots: Tara Parker-Pope on Taking Risks and Building One Day Better EP 192
“Connection is the most underrated health behavior.” — Tara Parker-Pope
Key Resources
Tara’s Substack newsletter: One Day Better
Subscribe to my Substack: Age Better Cheat Sheet
Send me topic ideas/questions: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com
Midlife Pivots: Tara Parker-Pope on Taking Risks and Building One Day Better
If you’ve been thinking about a pivot—especially in
The Road to 70: Vaginal Dryness After 60—Fix UTIs & Painful Sex with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 191
In this episode of my Road to 70 mini-series, I’m talking about a topic that so many women deal with—but far too many of us suffer through in silence: vaginal health after 60.
My guest is my go-to expert on menopause and vaginal health, Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, and this conversation is exactly the kind of straight talk I wish every woman got earlier. We get into what changes are common after men
What Is Yoga Nidra? New Research on the Lie-Down Guided Meditation for Insomnia & Anxiety with Dr. Erica Sharpe EP 190
Key links & resources
Age Better Cheat Sheet on Substack
Playlist of Yoga Nidra Meditations: Includes seated and lying down options, 10- and 30-minute versions, plus one to do before sleep that was used in Dr. Sharpe’s sleep lab trial.
Yoga Nidra Book with Scripts (Amazon)
Erica Sharpe’s research (link): https://researchwebsite.com/yoganidra
Dive Deeper with Research from Dr. Erica Sharp
A Tribute to Jeff Galloway: The Run/Walk/Run Method That Changed My Life EP 189
KEY LINKS
• Jeff Galloway’s website (Run/Walk/Run + training resources)
• Book: “Marathon: You Can Do It!” byJeff Galloway
ABOUT THIS REPLAY (TRIBUTE)
I’m replaying this episode from July 2022—back when this show was called GRUFFtalk—because Jeff Galloway recently passed away. And I wanted to honor him the best way I know how: by letting you hear his voice, his encouragement, and the simpl
The Invincible Brain: How to Protect Memory and Lower Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. Majid Fotuhi EP 188
Key Links
Dr. Majid Fotuhi’s Website (NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Program) is HERE
Dr. Fotuhi’s book, The Invincible Brain (Amazon) is HERE
Dr. Fotuhi’s TED Talk is HERE
Documentary referenced in this episode — Monster in the Mind (IMDb) is HERE
In this episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi for a powerful, hopeful, and deeply practic
The Road to 70: Easy Everyday Eye Makeup After 60 with Laura Geller EP 187
Key Links & Resources
Watch the full tutorial on YouTube (step-by-step demo): Barbara Hannah Grufferman → AGE BETTER playlist
Laura Geller Beauty: laurageller.com
Products mentioned:
Balance-n-Brighten Color-Correcting Foundation
Spackle Primer with SPF 30
Wonder Balm Cheek Tint
Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner
Kajal Longwear Mascara
Jelly Balm Hydrating Lip Co
Must-Have Heart Health Tests for Postmenopausal Women EP 186
PRINT THIS AND TAKE IT WITH YOU TO YOUR NEXT ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM:
ESSENTIAL BLOOD WORK SCREENING TESTS CHEAT SHEET
February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH, so we’re replaying this solo episode where I dive into the essential blood tests and health screenings every postmenopausal woman should ask about during your annual physical. Drawing on expert insights from past episodes, I talk through why it
The Road to 70: Skin Care Non-Negotiables in Your 60s — with Dr. Doris Day EP 185
KEY LINKS
Learn more about Dr. Doris Day HERE
Learn more about AGE BETTER CHEAT SHEET newsletter HERE
Line in the Sand SPF Activewear info HERE
Watskin SPF Activewear info HERE
As part of my year-long Road to 70 mini-series, I’m inviting one top expert each month to help guide me—and all of us—as we prepare to enter our next decade feeling informed, confident, and strong.
In this epis
2026 Health & Nutrition Trends: What Matters Most — with U.S. News & World Report’s Gretel Schueller EP 184
“Fiber is a health superhero.” — Gretel Schueller
Read the full U.S. News & World Report study: Top Health and Nutrition Trends for 2026 HERE
Each January, the wellness world waits for the U.S. News & World Report rankings—and this year, the USN&WR Health team went a step further. Instead of focusing only on “best diets,” they surveyed a panel of medical experts to identify the health and nut
A Solo Canoe Trip at 65—How Far Would You Push Yourself with Sheila Nollert EP 183
KEY LINKS:
Get info on Sheila Nollert’s book HERE
Connect with Sheila on Instagram HERE
As I get closer to 70, I find myself thinking less about what I should be doing at this age—and more about what I’m still willing to try.
That’s why this conversation mattered so much to me.
In this episode, I sit down with Sheila Nollert, a 68-year-old fitness instructor, Instagram creator known as G
How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World with Barnet Bain EP 182
“Connection begins the moment we stop performing and start being.” – Barnet Bain
Friendship isn’t getting harder because the world is unfriendly—it’s getting harder because most of us are living inside invisible “bubbles” of beliefs, judgments, and old stories we’ve never questioned.
In this fast-moving, deeply relevant conversation, Barnet Bain—award-winning filmmaker and author of How to Be
The Road to 70: Essential Exercises for Strength, Mobility, and Longevity — with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein EP 181
Key Links:
Find out more about Dr. Wittstein’s book “The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan” HERE
Improve your mobility and agility with the Blaze Pods HERE
Summary
In this kickoff episode of AGE BETTER: The Road to 70, I sit down with orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein to map out the strength, mobility, and wellness strategies I need to p
The Journey to 70 Starts With This Incredible Interval Walking Method EP 180
In this special solo episode, Barbara launches The Journey to 70, a yearlong series leading up to her 70th birthday. Just as she did at 50, she’s reassessing what truly matters for staying strong, mobile, and joyful in the decade ahead.
Barbara previews the first expert in the series — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Duke University — who will guide he
Start Where You Are: How to Build Strength and Resilience in Midlife — with Jenny Rappole EP 179
What happens when your childhood is defined by surgeries, pain, and a degenerative bone disease—and you grow up to become a powerful advocate for women’s health, strength, and potential? You get Jenny Rappole.
In this inspiring conversation, Jenny shares how she transformed early challenges into a lifelong passion for movement, wellness, and helping women in midlife reconnect with their bodies.
Your Brain Can Still Change: 5 Pillars for Brain Health After 60 with Dr. Mike Studer EP 178
In this episode of AGE BETTER, I sit down with Dr. Mike Studer—one of the world’s leading neuroplasticity experts and author of The Brain That Chooses Itself—to talk about something every woman in midlife needs to hear: your brain is far more adaptable than you’ve ever been told.
We dig into what it really means to “choose” your health, why personal values amplify every wellness practice, and ho
Vaginal Dryness Is Treatable: What Every Woman Needs to Know Now with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 177
Vaginal dryness is one of the most common—and least discussed—health issues women face as they age. But here’s the good news: it’s completely treatable, and with the FDA’s recent decision to remove the black box warning on vaginal estrogen, it’s finally time for women to get the clear, accurate information they deserve.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, reproductive endoc
Replay: Lp(a) – The Heart Test You Need Now with Dr. Ann Marie Navar EP 176
“I think everyone should have Lp(a) measured.” - Dr. Ann Marie Navar
Key Resources to Go Deeper:
- Dr. Ann Marie Navar
- Lp(a)
- Get a Free Test to Check Your Lp(a) Level
- Previous episode with Dr. Navar about ApoB
About This Episode:
Listen to this replay of an important discussion about Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a critical but often overlooked marker for cardiovascular health.
2025 Menopause Society Conference: New Insights on Sleep, Heart, Brain & Weight with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 175
“My biggest takeaway from this year’s Menopause Society conference is how crucial getting quality sleep is for your heart, brain, mood, and even weight.” – Dr. Margaret Nachtigall
Key Links & Resources
Subscribe to the Age Better Newsletter on Substack
Watch full episodes on YouTube/Age Better Playlist
Read Barbara’s Fix Your Body column in AARP The Magazine
Em
75 & Still Running: Why Mary Newell Keeps Pushing Her Limits to Age Better EP 174
"Sometimes you have to push your body and mind to see just how far you can go." – Mary Newell
Key Links & Resources
Learn more about the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation’s Be Bone Strong Teams: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org
Follow the Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Watch full episodes and bonus clips on You
Aging Better: What 53 Experts Say Really Works with Gretel Schueller EP 173
“We’re living longer, but the real question is—are we living healthier?” – Gretel Schueller
Key Links & Resources
U.S. News & World Report Healthy Aging Survey 2025
Listen to earlier episode with Gretel Schueller focusing on the best diet for midlife women here
Subscribe to the Age Better Cheat Sheet newsletter on Substack
Ask Barbara or Gretel a question here: agebetterpodcas
What Really Keeps Bones and Joints Strong After 50 with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein EP 172
“It’s never too late to start working on your bone density — and even maintaining is a win. Small changes add up.” — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
Key links & resources
The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan — by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein & Sydney Nitzkorski is HERE
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein on Instagram (daily, practical bone–joint–muscle tips) is HERE
The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
A Painless Mammogram? The Breakthrough Technology Changing Breast Cancer Screening EP 171
“Too many women skip mammograms because of pain. But now, there’s another option.” — Dr. Margaret Nachtigall
Key Links & Resources
Learn more about Pink Medical and VeraScan HERE
Follow Barbara on Instagram HERE
Contact Barbara: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com
About This Episode
In this episode of AGE BETTER, Barbara is joined by frequent guest Dr. Margaret Nachtig
Healthy to 100: The Secret to Longevity and Healthy Aging with Ken Stern EP 170
“Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day—and social connection may be the real key to living to 100.” — Ken Stern
Key Links & Resources
Healthy to 100: How Strong Ties Lead to Long Lives by Ken Stern is HERE
Learn more about the Longevity Project HERE
Listen to Ken’s podcast Century Lives HERE
In this episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by Ken Stern—former CEO of N
The Vagus Nerve Truth: What Really Works (and What Doesn’t) with Dr. Kevin J. Tracey | Part 2 EP 169
“Everyone’s talking about ways to ‘stimulate your vagus nerve.’ But what actually works—and what’s just hype?” — Dr. Kevin Tracey
Key Resources & Links
Listen to Part 1 of this conversation HERE
Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s new book: The Great Nerve
Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s TedTalk: Watch Here
Center for Bioelectronic Medicine: Official Site
SetPoint Medical: Official Site
Clini
The Vagus Nerve Breakthrough: Fighting Inflammation Without Drugs — with Dr. Kevin J. Tracey (Part 1 of 2) EP 168
“Someday, devices that stimulate the vagus nerve may replace many of the drugs people take for chronic disease.”— Dr. Kevin Tracey
Key Resources & Links
Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s new book: The Great Nerve
Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s TedTalk: Watch Here
Center for Bioelectronic Medicine: Official Site
SetPoint Medical: Official Site
Clinical Trials: clinicaltrials.gov
Follow me on
7 New Studies Every Postmenopausal Woman Needs to Know to Age Better EP 167
In this solo episode of Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, I break down seven brand-new studies that could change the way you think about your health in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
From the surprising truth about sitting time, to the power of strength training, to how the Mediterranean diet protects both brain and body—this episode is your shortcut to the latest science on aging well.
The Truth About Calcium Supplements: Dr. Jennifer Han’s Real Food Solution for Bone Health EP 166
"Calcium from food is the ideal source." — Dr. Jennifer Han
Learn more about SEEN Nutrition: https://www.seennutrition.com
If you’ve been with me for a while, you know bone health is one of my biggest passions. I’ve worked with the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation for over 10 years, and I’m always on the lookout for innovations that can truly make a difference.
That’s why I’m so excited
REPLAY: FDA-Approved Osteoboost - Why I Started Using This NASA-Inspired Bone Health Device EP 165
RESOURCES & LINKS
Watch a message from Barbara HERE
Check out the Osteoboost Official Website HERE
Visit the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Website HERE
EPISODE UPDATE This is a replay of our March episode with Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost. Since our original conversation aired, I have started using the Osteoboost vibration belt—30 minutes daily—as part of my
How This Walking Club Builds Bones, Boosts Connection, and Helps You Age Better EP 164
EPISODE RESOURCES: – Start a Be Bone Strong™ Walking Club – About the Be Bone Strong™ Team – Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
In this inspiring replay episode of Bone Talk, I sat down with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), to talk about something close to my heart—walking.
Yes, walking. It may be simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we hav
How Well Are You Aging? These Two Numbers Will Tell You — with Brady Holmer EP 163
Before we dive in, I want to encourage you to learn more about Brady Holmer and his work. He's the founder of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter and editor of Run Long, Run Healthy. You can also check out his e-book, VO₂ Max Essentials, which breaks down one of the most important health metrics we discuss in this episode.
Here are the links:
Physiologically Speaking: https://bradyholme
Why Strength Should Be a Vital Sign: Dr. Alan Rozanski on the Six Domains of Aging Strong EP 162
“Let’s stop ‘aging gracefully’ and start aging strong”
-Dr. Alan Rozanski
In this powerful and practical conversation, Barbara is joined by Dr. Alan Rozanski, a nationally recognized expert in preventive cardiology, Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and founder of one of the country’s top cardiac rehabilitation programs. Together, they dive deep into
Weighted Vests: Should You Be Using One? NYT’s Danielle Friedman Weighs In EP 161
Key Links:
Read Danielle Friedman's New York Times column: “Weighted Vests: Do They Actually Do Anything?” HERE
Listen to Ep 158 “On Muscle” with Bonnie Tsui HERE
Hi everyone. I'm Barbara and this is AGE BETTER.
In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Danielle Friedman, best-selling author, award-winning journalist and New York Times columnist, to unpack one of the latest midlife
Surviving Sepsis, Living with Disability, and Reclaiming Life Through Writing with Journalist Jackie Duda EP 160
KEY LINKS:
Learn more about sepsis HERE
Listen to Jackie’s 1:20 Podcast HERE
Connect with Jackie on Instagram HERE
Jackie’s GoFundMe page is HERE
What does it really mean to start over—after nearly everything has been taken away?
In this powerful and deeply inspiring conversation, I talk with journalist and advocate Jackie Duda, who shares her extraordinary journey through ch
Midlife Private Parts: A Bold Book on Sex, Style, and Reinvention at Any Age EP 159
Key Links:
Find the ‘Midlife Private Parts’ Website HERE.
Buy the Book “Midlife Private Parts” HERE.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez—aka The Dinas—the co-editors of the bold and deeply honest new book Midlife Private Parts, which launches on June 24th.
This powerful collection features 28 revealing essays from some truly incredible women—bestse
On Muscle: What Strength Really Means as We Age with Bonnie Tsui EP 158
KEY LINKS:
Learn more about “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters” HERE
Learn more about Bonnie Tsui HERE
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE
In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, bestselling author Bonnie Tsui joins Barbara to explore the deeper meaning of muscle—what it is, what it does, and what it reveals about how we live, age, and connec
Replay: The Power of Purpose — How to Make Midlife Better with Chip Conley EP 157
Get ready to redefine aging with this replay of one the most popular episodes of 'Age Better' from 2024, featuring Chip Conley, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA)! In this chat with Age Better host Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Chip, who wrote a best-selling book called “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age,” revolutionizes how we view and experience midlife, t
Replay: How to Reassess and Reset Your Life After 50—One Powerful Tweak at a Time EP 156
In this replay of a solo episode, I talk about the power of regularly stepping back to reassess and tweak your life—your habits, your goals, your mindset—especially as you age. You’ll hear why staying stuck doesn’t serve you, and how even small changes can help you move forward with purpose, energy, and joy.
I also share some of the science-backed tools that helped me reset—like resistance train
Latest Breakthroughs in Bone Health with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation EP 155
In the last episode in May, which is NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH, I’m joined by Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), to bring you an exclusive look at the latest research and expert insights from the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO)—the premier bone health conference in the country.
I’ve served as a longtime trustee of BHOF
Can You Really Build Back Bone? The Truth About Exercise and Osteoporosis with Rebekah Rotstein EP 154
WANT TO BE BAD TO THE BONE?
May is NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS MONTH so we’re replaying one of our best episodes about bone health.
Our focus today is on empowering midlife women with the tools you need to boost bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
Guest: Rebekah Rotstein, Founder of Buff Bones
Rebekah is an expert in bone health, passionate about helping others strengthen their bone
The Caregiving Crisis: How AI Is Changing the Game with Shauna Sweeney of Tendercare EP 153
“Let’s be honest — taking care of someone you love can be all-consuming. But what if tech could take some of that weight off your shoulders?”
Key Resources:
Get more information about Tendercare HERE
Watch Shauna Sweeney’s touching caregiving journey HERE
Hi everyone. I'm Barbara and this is Age Better.
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Shauna Sweeney, former Meta executive turned ca
Best Diets for Midlife Women: New Research on How to Eat for Strength, Sharpness, and Longevity EP 152
"A new study shows that small changes to how you eat today could mean a stronger, sharper, more independent you tomorrow. Let’s dive in . . ."
Links Referenced:
Listen to my previous conversation with Gretel Schueller on Protein Needs for Midlife Women HERE or WATCH HERE ON YOUTUBE.
Read U.S. News & World Report articles on Nutrition and Aging HERE, HERE, & HERE
Read U.
On My Mind: Menopause is Over -- Now What? EP 151
Hi everyone—thanks for tuning in! In this short solo episode of AGE BETTER, I’m doing something a little different . . . I’m turning to YOU. If you’ve followed my work since The Best of Everything After 50 or Love Your Age, you know I’ve always been passionate about giving women the tools and confidence to live stronger, longer, and better lives. And now that I’m in my 60s, I’m thinking a lot abo
The Midlife Protein Solution: How Much You Need & Easy Ways to Get It with Gretel Schueller EP 150
KEY RESOURCES:
Download the FREE ‘Midlife Protein Cheat Sheet’ HERE
Get more info about guest expert Gretel Schueller HERE
Go to US News & World Report's 2025 ‘Best Diets’ list HERE
Article on the best plant-based protein powders is HERE
Gretel’s favorite plant-based protein powder is HERE
Barbara’s favorite whey protein isolate powder is HERE
Watch the earlier podcast episode with
How Grief Rewires Your Body: The Hidden Toll of Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor EP 149
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Learn more about Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor HERE
Get info about The Grieving Body HERE
Get info about The Grieving Brain HERE
Learn more about the Dougy Project (to help grieving children) HERE
In this episode of AGE BETTER, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes back Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of the best-selling book The Grievin
The Lagom Effect: How Sweden's 'Just Enough' Philosophy Can Change Your Life EP 148
In this enlightening episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with author Kortney Yasenka to explore the transformative Swedish philosophy of "Lagom" (pronounced LAH-gom). Together they unpack how this concept of "not too much, not too little, but just right" can revolutionize our approach to life's challenges, particularly during midlife transitions.
Kortney shares insights from her bo
FDA-Approved Osteoboost: CEO Laura Yecies on Slowing Bone Loss with NASA Tech EP 147
RESOURCES & LINKS
- Osteoboost Official Website
- Video: Laura Yecies Discussing Osteoboost
- Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Website
- Email questions to agebetterpodcast@gmail.com
AGE BETTER host Barbara Hannah Grufferman and Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost, discuss Osteoboost, an FDA-approved device using NASA-inspired vibration therapy to combat bone loss. Laura explains how the
Lp(a): The Heart Test Your Doctor Missed – Hidden Risks Revealed with Dr. Ann Marie Navar EP 146
“I think everyone should have Lp(a) measured.”
Dr. Ann Marie Navar
Key Resources to Go Deeper:
- Dr. Ann Marie Navar
- Lp(a)
- Get a Free Test to Check Your Lp(a) Level
- Previous episode with Dr. Navar about ApoB
About This Episode:
Join us for an enlightening discussion about Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a critical but often overlooked marker for cardiovascular health. In this episode,
The Mouth-Body Connection: How Your Oral Health Could Save Your Life with Dr. Jon Marashi EP 145
"The mouth is the gateway to the body." - Dr. Jon Marashi
KEY LINKS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE:
Learn more about Dr. Jon Marashi HERE
Follow Dr. Marashi on Instagram HERE
Listen to the The Huberman Lab episode on oral health HERE
Connect with AGE BETTER host Barbara Hannah Grufferman HERE
Are you aware that your oral health could be the key to preventing some of today's most concerning heal
The Truth About Testosterone for Women with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 144
Are you experiencing unexplained fatigue, decreased libido, or mood changes? These symptoms might be related to testosterone levels – yes, even in women. In this enlightening episode of AGE BETTER, NYU Langone Health's Dr. Margaret Nachtigall breaks down everything you need to know about testosterone's role in women's health.
About Our Guest
Dr. Margaret Nachtigall is a renowned Reproductive E
Age Like a Yogi: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World with Victoria Moran EP 143
“Leave this world kinder, safer, saner, and a little more beautiful.” – Victoria Moran
Sometimes ‘aging better’ is more about working out more intensely or finding the best skin care routine. Sometimes, it’s all about how we connect to others, and the mark we will leave on the world.
In this illuminating episode, prolific author Victoria Moran joins AGE BETTER host, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, t
Creatine for Midlife Women: Boost Muscle, Brain Health & Energy with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan EP 142
“Creatine can improve lean mass, help with cellular hydration, improve cognitive functioning, and is low risk and highly effective. Why wouldn’t you try it?”
– Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan
LINKS + RESOURCES:
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan and her research HERE.
🔗 Find research on creatine and women’s health HERE.
🔗 Get the scoop on the creatine product recommended by Dr. Abbie Smith-R
Heart Health Blood Tests for Women 50+ | What to Ask Your Doctor EP 141
PRINT THIS AND TAKE IT WITH YOU TO YOUR NEXT ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM:
ESSENTIAL BLOOD WORK SCREENING TESTS CHEAT SHEET
February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH, so we’re replaying this solo episode where Barbara dives into the essential blood tests and health screenings every midlife woman should ask about during their annual physical. Drawing on expert insights from past episodes, she explains why it’s
Inflammaging Explained: How to Fight the Hidden Cause of Aging and Disease with Dr. Chiara Giannarelli EP 140
About This Episode
In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Chiara Giannarelli breaks down the complex relationship between inflammation and aging, revealing how this hidden process impacts everything from heart health to our DNA. Whether you're in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, you'll discover practical steps to take control of your aging journey.
What You'll Learn
- The science behind inflammaging and
Best Sex Toys for Women Over 50 in 2025: Joan Price Shares Her Picks EP 139
"Shift your perspective on pleasure."
Sex Expert Joan Price
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Watch the episode on Barbara’s YouTube Channel HERE.
- Learn more about Joan Price HERE.
In this engaging and empowering episode of AGE BETTER WITH BARBARA HANNAH GRUFFERMAN, Barbara welcomes back Joan Price, a leading expert on sex and pleasure later in life. Together, they explore the evolving world of se
Sex After Loss: Healing, Hope, and Retarting Your Sex Life with Insights from Joan Price EP 138
In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, we explore how to rediscover intimacy and sexuality after the loss of a partner with award-winning author and sex expert Joan Price. This conversation is part of a two-part series focusing on sex after 50 and is filled with insights and practical advice to help you reclaim your sexual self. Here’s what we cover:
- The inspiration behin
Better Sex After Menopause Starts with a Healthy Vagina: Expert Solutions with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 137
Welcome to the very first episode of AGE BETTER WITH BARBARA HANNAH GRUFFERMAN in 2025! This year, we’re embracing a powerful theme that will guide every episode: putting yourself first. That means prioritizing your health, happiness, and well-being in ways that will empower you to age better—and it starts today.
In this episode, I’m joined by one of our favorite regular guests, Dr. Margaret N
Year-End Reflections & New Year Intentions: Lessons, Insights, and Plans for Aging Better EP 136
I just celebrated my 68th birthday, and I’m reflecting on the past 18 years—milestones, challenges, and powerful lessons I’ve learned from world-class experts and my inspiring podcast guests.
In this episode, I’m sharing key insights and takeaways that have shaped how I approach health, wellness, and aging. You’ll hear some of the most impactful advice I’ve received this year and the strategies
5 Life-Changing Ways to Age Better Now with Longevity Expert Dr. Vonda Wright EP 135
"The number one thing I want to share with people is that there is never an age or skill level when your body will not respond to the demands you put on it." – Dr. Vonda Wright
Join us in this transformative replay episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman as we delve into the five best tips for aging better with the renowned longevity expert, Dr. Vonda Wright. Dr. Wright, a double-boa
You Will Die. Now What? A Conversation with Jodi Wellman EP 134
What if thinking about death could be the secret to living your best life? In this unexpectedly uplifting episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once" and founder of Four Thousand Mondays, who brings her signature wit and wisdom to the most taboo topic of all – death.
A former corporate executive turned "death enthusiast," Jodi has garnered over a million views
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