Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

If you're like most of us who are over 45, you have a lot of questions about how to age better. Right? Award-winning author and host Barbara Hannah Grufferman will get those questions answered during age-positive conversations with some of the best experts in the world. If you are 45+, this podcast will be your go-to source to get the right information about style, sex, health, menopause, money, work, adult children, aging parents, and so much more. Just like she does with her books focusing on positive aging, Barbara will inspire you to love your age, whatever age you are! As she says in the trailer, "Join me on this journey. Hold my hand! It'll be so much more fun if we do it together!"

Episodes

December 23, 2025 71 mins
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 put into practice at 69 to prepare f...
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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 her through the essentials of bone an...
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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. Now a fitness and wellness coach—an...
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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 how the science of dopamine and rewar...
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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 endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health, a...
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“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. In this episode, host Barbara Hanna...
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“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  Email questions: agebetterpodcast@gma...
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"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 YouTube HERE  Summary  In this in...
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“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: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com    Episode Summary  ...
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“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 — review paper co-authored with Dr...
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“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 Nachtigall, reproductive endocrinologist a...
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“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 NPR, founder of the Longevity Projec...
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“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  Clinical Trials: clinicaltrials.gov  ...
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“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 Instagram for updates and giveaway...
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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.  Why listen? Because research onl...
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"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 to share this conversation with Dr...
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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 bone health routine.  In this con...
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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 have to build stronger bones, deepen s...
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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://bradyholmer.substack.com  Run Long, Run He...
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“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 what it really means to age better—...
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