What if your “age” isn’t just the number on your driver’s license? In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins pulls back the curtain on epigenetic age testing, what it measures, why it matters, and how it can be one of the most empowering tools in your optimization toolbox. Joined by Dr. Lauren Clark of TruDiagnostic, Susan breaks down epigenetics in a way that finally makes sense: your genes are the hardware, but your epigenome is the software, shaped by stress, sleep, movement, nutrition, environment, and the life you’ve lived.

Then Susan brings you behind the scenes of her own TruAge results with Jess Bonthius (medical science liaison at TruDiagnostic), including a real-time walkthrough of her report and what it means for longevity, healthspan, and the pace at which you’re aging. If you’ve ever feared what a test might reveal, or assumed results would be doom-and-gloom, this conversation offers a different lens: data as a guide, not a verdict. You’ll leave understanding how these markers can help you make better decisions now, without panic, perfectionism, or expensive “biohacking” extremes.

In This Episode

• A clear “Epigenetics 101” explanation (and what DNA methylation actually is)
• Genetics vs. epigenetics: why your DNA isn’t your destiny
• What epigenetic age testing measures, and why different tests can give different insights
• The three key TruAge clocks: biological age, healthspan-focused aging, and pace of aging
• Susan’s personal results walkthrough (and why lifestyle still matters especially during a hard season)
• Why low percentile can be a good thing in biological age reporting
• How inflammation, recovery, and training load can show up in epigenetic biomarkers
• The truth about “optimization”: simple lifestyle changes vs. expensive protocols
  
  

Learn more about our guests in the show notes below!

Jessica Bonthius and Loren Clarke, M.D.

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