Why Your Immune System is the Key to Aging Well with Dr. Jenna Macciochi

In this episode of The RAISE Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jenna Macciochi, a leading immunologist and author of Immune to Age. With over 20 years of experience studying how lifestyle shapes the immune system, Jenna shares a fresh, soulful perspective on aging, resilience and long-term health.

We dive into the habits that keep the immune system strong, from movement, meditation and time in nature, to gut health, diet and the daily choices that either accelerate or slow down aging. Jenna explains why stress and sedentary living are silent agers, how childhood habits shape lifelong health and why regaining agency over our bodies is key in a world of constant convenience and ultra-processed foods.

This conversation explores everything from red light therapy and supplements, to raising resilient kids and reframing longevity through a more feminine, intentional lens. A powerful reminder that our immune system is not just about fighting off colds, it’s our lifelong ally in health, vitality, and aging well.

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