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Immune to Age: The Real Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think – with Dr Jenna Macciochi
Angela sits down with Dr Jenna Macciochi, immunologist, author, and high-performance breathwork coach, to explore how chronic inflammation, lifestyle, mindset, and motherhood all shape our biological age far more than we realize.
Description
This episode of High Performance Health is a powerful reminder that the true path to longevity isn’t found in chasing supplement stacks or living to 160—it’s about becoming immune to aging by mastering the fundamentals. Angela sits down with Dr Jenna Macciochi, immunologist, author, and high-performance breathwork coach, to explore how chronic inflammation, lifestyle, mindset, and motherhood all shape our biological age far more than we realize.
Dr Jenna's new book Immune to Age presents a revolutionary framework: understanding the immune system as a dynamic force through the seasons of life—from birth to old age. In this heartfelt, science-rich conversation, Jenna and Angela dive into everything from burnout and HRV to intuition, parenting, alcohol, and the myth of the perfect biohacking protocol. This is the longevity conversation every woman needs to hear.
Key Takeaways
Timestamps and Key Topics
0:00 – Introduction
3:49 – Why healthspan matters more than lifespan
8:34 – Advice for working women juggling everything
12:15 – How meditation rewires stress and physiology
16:42 – Garbage time, HRV, and parenting insights
22:23 – Female intuition, hormones & relationships
29:10 – Jenna’s daily health and movement routine
34:28 – Alcohol and the “tiny experiment” approach
41:52 – Jenna’s new book: Immune to Age
49:37 – Cancer, inflammation & microbiome connection
59:24 – How to filter conflicting wellness advice
1:00:16 – Tests that matter (and those that don’t)
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Packed full of actionable insights, strategies, bio hacks, lifestyle hacks, mindset strategies and expert performance advice, Angela Foster is on a mission to optimise your human potential. Featuring interviews with some of the top experts on the planet in the fields of health, performance and business, this show aims to inspire, educate and empower you to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.
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About the Guest
Based in Brighton, Dr Jenna is a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at The University of Sussex and a fitness instructor and health coach. She integrates her extensive academic knowledge with practical experience, guiding individuals and businesses in the wellness and performance sectors. A certified high-performance breathwork coach, Jenna provides functional breathing assessments and breath training to help clients unlock their full potential and enhance physical and mental well-being and performance.
Her expertise in supplement formulation benefits individuals seeking targeted supplement protocols and bloodwork analysis for their health goals. Her expertise in supplement formulation can assist businesses in creating compliant, scientifically-backed health products.
She is the author of two seminal books "Immunity: The Science of Staying Well" (Harper Collins, 2020) and "Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity" (Yellow Kite, 2022). Her books combine cutting-edge research with practical advice, making them essential reads for anyone looking to live a healthier life.
Jenna loves crafting recipes and rituals inspired by her farm-to-table Scottish roots and capturing her family’s Italian heritage. As a mother of twins and a keen home cook, she brings a personal and realistic touch to her scientifically-baked advice.
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About Angela
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.
A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.
Angela is also the creator of BioSyncing® a blueprint for high performing women who want to ditch burnout, harmonise their hormones and elevate their life.
Angela is a functional nutrition practitioner and executive health & performance coach.
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