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Reversing your biological age isn't about chasing youth—it's about giving your body the right conditions to become stronger, healthier, and more resilient at every age.

In this episode, Debra sits down with longevity expert Leslie Kenny to uncover how she transformed a devastating autoimmune diagnosis into a mission to optimize health and extend healthspan.

You'll discover why inflammation, muscle, stress, sleep, and immune health are deeply connected—and how small, consistent changes can create extraordinary results over time.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to improve your energy, strength, or future health, this conversation will challenge what you thought was possible.

Reverse your biological age by learning practical strategies that help your body work for you, not against you.

My Guest:

Leslie Kenny, an Oxford-based longevity expert and graduate of UC Berkeley, personally reversed diagnoses of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and infertility, later giving birth naturally at the age of 43. Now 60, with a biological age of just 21, her remarkable recovery inspired her to dedicate her life to translating cutting-edge longevity science into accessible, evidence-based solutions for the public. Leslie went on to co-found the Oxford Longevity Project, a nonprofit devoted to educating and empowering individuals to age smarter through science-backed strategies. She also founded Oxford Healthspan, the company behind Primeadine®, a premium, food-derived spermidine supplement sustainably sourced from the longevity islands of Japan, where exceptional numbers of centenarians thrive.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:04:59] You were told at 39 that you had three autoimmune diseases and only a few good years left. Can you take us back to that moment, and what was going through your mind?
[00:22:46] Many women in midlife are diagnosed with Hashimoto's without realizing it's an autoimmune condition. How do lifestyle factors contribute, and what should women know?
[00:27:17] What impact do lifestyle habits have on inflammation, autoimmune disease, and healthy aging?
[00:32:38] What role does spermidine play in healthy aging, and why has it become such an important area of longevity research?
[00:36:45] Can you get enough spermidine from food alone, or should women consider supplementation?
[00:41:01] Your biological age is dramatically younger than your chronological age. What does that actually mean in terms of how you feel day to day?
[00:43:15] Looking back, what do you wish more women understood earlier about protecting their health and aging well?

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