Cellular aging may be happening faster than your chronological age suggests—and in this episode, Dr. Will Cole explains what can accelerate it, what mitochondrial dysfunction can actually feel like, and what may help protect your healthspan; view the full show notes at https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/cellular-aging/. We break down the science of biological age, organ aging, inflammation, metabolic health, circadian rhythms, nutrition, movement, and practical longevity strategies you can actually use.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s may be experiencing accelerated cellular aging
How your heart, brain, kidneys, and other organs can age at different rates
Why brain fog, fatigue, feeling wired-but-tired, and anxiety with exhaustion may be clues worth paying attention to
How inflammation and “cellular confusion” may affect mitochondrial function and aging
Which metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers Dr. Cole considers clinically meaningful
How environmental toxins, microplastics, PFAS, stress, trauma, food, and artificial light may influence cellular health
The surprising conversation around nature, bird song, spirituality, community, and longevity
Why light exposure can disrupt more than sleep—your organs have their own cellular clocks
Why fatigue in women, including women with endometriosis, deserves to be taken seriously
How fasting, green tea, polyphenols, and meal timing fit into the longevity conversation
How to build a longevity-supportive plate without following a rigid wellness diet
Why a 10–15 minute walk after dinner may be one of the simplest metabolic tools available
Zone 2, REHIT, strength training, sauna, cold exposure, and mobility—what may actually be worth your time
And how to support healthier aging without turning wellness into a full-time job
ABOUT DR. WILL COLE
Dr. Will Cole is a functional medicine expert, New York Times bestselling author, and an early pioneer in functional medicine telehealth. In this conversation, he shares concepts from his newest book, Heal Your Cells, and explains the clinical lens he uses to think about inflammation, mitochondrial health, metabolic health, and longevity.
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