Are you feeling older than you should? Struggling with brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, joint pain, or forgetfulness? You might have been told these are just natural signs of aging, but they are actually signs of cellular dysfunction—and they can be reversed.
In Episode 153 of the Feel Better, Feel Great podcast, we explore how to age backwards by repairing your cells and optimizing mitochondrial function. Longevity isn’t just about lifespan—it’s about health span, the years you live with vitality, clarity, and energy.
If you want to feel better, think sharper, and restore your youthful energy, this guide will help you understand how to slow, stop, and even reverse aging at the cellular level.
What’s Really Making You Feel Older Than You Are?
Many of us accept that fatigue, aches, and memory lapses are just part of aging. However, these symptoms are not just a function of getting older—they are signs of metabolic decline, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Some people in their 30s and 40s already feel sluggish and inflamed, while others in their 70s and 80s stay active and vibrant. What makes the difference? The answer lies in how well their cells function.
Lifespan vs. Health Span: Why It’s Not Just About Living Longer
- Lifespan refers to the total number of years you live.
- Health span refers to the number of years you live without disease, disability, or chronic pain.
Dr. Gladys McGarry, for example, lived to be 103 and remained vibrant and engaged in life until her final days. On the other hand, many individuals experience chronic disease and mobility issues well before they reach old age. The key difference is their approach to cellular health and longevity.
Would you rather live a long life filled with fatigue and health issues, or stay active and sharp well into your later years? Optimizing your health span is the key to a fulfilling life.
Why Aging is Actually a Disease—And How to Reverse It
The idea that aging is a disease is gaining ground in scientific circles. Here’s why:
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation – Your body accumulates damage from stress, pollution, and poor lifestyle choices, leading to accelerated aging.
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction – The energy factories of your cells become less efficient, causing fatigue, cognitive decline, and slower metabolism.
- Cellular Damage Accumulation – Over time, your DNA and cellular structures degrade, leading to degenerative diseases and premature aging.
By targeting these root causes, you can slow, stop, and even reverse aging at the cellular level.
Signs of Premature Aging (And How to Recognize Them Early)
If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you may be aging faster than you should:
- Waking up tired despite getting enough sleep
- Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
- Mood swings and anxiety
- Joint pain, stiffness, and muscle loss
- Sluggish metabolism leading to weight gain
- Inflamed, puffy, or swollen appearance
- Slow recovery from exercise or injuries
If several of these apply to you, your mitochondria and cellular repair systems need attention.
Chronologic vs. Metabolic Aging: How Old is Your Body?
- Chronologic age: The number of years you have been alive.
- Metabolic age: How well your body is functioning at a cellular level.
For example:
- A 50-year-old with optimized cellular health may function like a 30-year-old.
- A 30-year-old with chronic inflammation and oxidative stress may function like a 50-year-old.
To assess your metabolic age, consider:
- Can you run, jump, and move easily?
- Do you wake up feeling refreshed?
- Does your gut, heart, and brain function optimally?
If you feel older than your actual age, it’s time to optimize your metabolic health.
The Three Key Drivers of Aging (And How to Reverse Them)
Aging is driven by three primary factors:
- Chronic Inflammation – Increases the risk of disease, weight gain, and cognitive decline.
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction – Leads to chronic fatigue, metabolic disorders, and low energy levels.
- Oxidative Stress – Causes cellular damage and accelerates aging.
By addressing these three factors, you can significantly slow the aging process and even begin to reverse it.
Three Steps to Aging Backwards with Cellular Repair and Longevity Hacks
Step 1: Supercharge Your Mitochondria for More Energy
Your mitochondria are responsible for producing the energy that powers your body. To enhance their function:
- Engage in short bursts of exercise such as HIIT or weight training.
- Incorporate cold exposure through cold showers or ice baths.
- Use sauna therapy to activate heat shock proteins.
- Practice fasting to trigger autophagy, a cellular cleanup process.
- Supplement with mitochondrial-boosting nutrients such as CoQ10, NAD+ infusions, Magnesium, and B vitamins.
The stronger your mitochondria, the more energy, focus, and resilience you will have.
Step 2: Reduce Inflammaging (Inflammation + Aging)
Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and increases the risk of disease. To reduce inflammation:
- Check for hidden inflammation markers such as HSCRP and Omega-6/Omega-3 ratios.
- Eliminate inflammatory foods, including processed foods, refined sugars, and industrial seed oils.
- Increase polyphenol-rich foods, such as berries, greens, green tea, and turmeric.
- Take strategic anti-inflammatory supplements, including Omega-3s, collagen, and magnesium.
By reducing inflammation, you can restore energy, improve digestion, and reduce joint pain.
Step 3: Activate Your Longevity Genes
Your body has built-in repair mechanisms that can be activated through specific lifestyle habits:
- Intermittent fasting – Allows the body to repair itself through cellular autophagy.
- Prioritizing deep sleep – Most cellular repair occurs between 10 PM and 2 AM.
- Reducing toxic exposure – Minimize contact with plastics, pesticides, and hormone disruptors.
- Nourishing your body with whole foods – Choose real food over synthetic supplements.
Activating your longevity genes helps slow down aging and restore cellular function.
The Importance of a System, Not Just Tips
Many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting health advice. The key to lasting change is not just collecting tips, but following a structured system.
To optimize longevity, you need:
- A clear strategy for maintaining cellular health.
- Step-by-step guidance for reducing inflammation and mitochondrial decline.
- Accountability and support to stay consistent with your health goals.
This is exactly what we offer in the Feel Better, Feel Great Membership—helping you apply longevity strategies in a sustainable and effective way.
What’s Next? Join the Feel Better, Feel Great Membership
Aging backwards is possible when you take control of your cellular health, energy, and metabolism.
Inside the Feel Better, Feel Great Membership, we:
- Deep dive into science-backed longevity strategies.
- Help you track progress and stay accountable.
- Provide expert guidance and live support.
Doors to the membership will be opening soon. Be sure to join the email list so you don’t miss out.
In our next episode, we will explore how your nervous system holds the key to healing, stress resilience, and faster recovery.
Take control of your health span today and start aging backwards. More details coming soon. Stay tuned.