Genetics, Epigenetics, and Taking Back Control of Aging | Jeffrey Mark Gaal

What if your genes weren’t your fate — but a starting point?In this episode of Health Is a Skill, Todd Vande Hei sits down with Jeffrey Mark Gaal, co-founder of Genetic Lifespan, to explore how genetics, epigenetics, and lifestyle choices intersect to shape aging, disease risk, and long-term health. This conversation bridges cutting-edge diagnostics with personal responsibility, reframing health as something you actively steer — not something that happens to you.Jeffrey explains how modern genetic testing goes far beyond DNA reports, revealing how daily choices influence gene expression, biological age, and the pace at which individual organ systems age.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why genetic predisposition does not equal genetic destiny• The difference between genetics, epigenetics, and methylation• How lifestyle choices influence which genes turn “on” or “off”• Why biological age matters more than chronological age• How intracellular nutrient testing reveals what blood tests miss• The role of inflammation, mindset, and environment in aging• Why true prevention starts with better data, not more treatments• How personalized diagnostics empower better decisions — not fearYour body isn’t broken — it’s adaptive.With the right information, you can change how you age, how you feel, and how your genes express themselves.About the GuestJeffrey Mark Gaal is the co-founder of Genetic Lifespan and a former aerospace engineer with decades of experience in genetics, epigenetics, and integrative wellness. His work focuses on giving individuals and practitioners actionable data to optimize healthspan, longevity, and performance.Learn more at: agecode.bio/healthspan Your health is a skill you can build. Start with the free resources at podtodd.com or explore team-based health optimization at stark.health