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Why immunity drives longevity with Dr Jenna Macciochi

December 17, 2025 · 1 h 1 min

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In this episode we sit down with Dr Jenna Macciochi, leading immunologist and author of Immune to Age, to explore the powerful connection between immunity and aging. Macchiochi has spent 20 years studying the immune system.

From infectious disease to autoimmunity, lifespan vs. healthspan, and the science of inflammageing, Jenna explains how your immune system is your lifelong health ally. We discuss watershed ages, lifestyle choices that matter most, and the concept of ‘soul span’: living with meaning in the main event of life.

This is the perfect episode for the curious listener seeking sustainable habits and a deeper understanding of longevity.

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