The New Science of Healthy Aging: The Longevity Tests You Actually Need

Olympic medalist turned health-tech founder Andrew Steele says the problem isn't you: it's that "normal" and "optimal" are two different things. In this episode, he breaks down how DNA, microbiome, and blood testing expose what's really behind your fatigue, brain fog, and bloating. And why one test, one time, will never tell you the full story. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why small, consistent daily habits move the needle on longevity more than big lifestyle overhauls - How the ACTN3 gene explains why "average" training and health advice doesn't work for everyone - What DNA methylation is, and why taking more B vitamins can backfire if you have an MTHFR variant - Why "normal" bloodwork isn't the same as optimal health - How the PhenoAge biological age test measures how fast you're really aging - Why bloating and brain fog in midlife women are often linked to the estrobolome and gut bacteria - Why microbiome and blood testing needs to be repeated over time, not done once - The best way to prepare for accurate blood and microbiome test results - The three biomarkers Andrew recommends testing first: methylation, gut-brain axis, and ApoB - Why wearables alone can't give you the full picture of your health - How Stride is integrating oral microbiome testing and wearable data - Why data and dashboards alone don't change behavior without human coaching - What's inside Stride's ST01 liposomal multivitamin and why it's formulated around methylation TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Small Daily Habits, Genetics And The ACTN3 Gene Story 09:35 DNA Methylation, MTHFR And Why More B Vitamins Isn't Always The Fix 13:15 Why "Normal" Bloodwork Isn't Optimal, And The Biological Age Test 20:45 The Gut-Hormone Link In Midlife Women, And Why You Need To Retest 31:00 How To Get Accurate Results, And The 3 Biomarkers Worth Testing 36:45 The Future Of Health Tracking: Wearables, Oral Microbiome And Multiomics 40:30 Stride Membership Availability And Discount Code 43:45 Why Data Alone Won't Change Your Health Without Human Coaching 46:30 Inside Stride's ST01 Supplement, And Final Thoughts On Aging Well VALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsor who make the show possible: • Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off - Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsteele/ ABOUT THE GUEST Andrew Steele is a former Olympic medalist sprinter turned genomics entrepreneur. He co-founded DNAFit in 2013 and has spent over a decade building consumer genomics, microbiome, and blood-testing products. He is now the founder of Stride, a multi-omic health platform combining DNA, microbiome, and blood testing with in-house practitioner consultations to help people move from "normal" to optimal health. Want to go deeper? Start here: 💌 Fresh Start Sundays NewsletterYour weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you. Each Monday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. 👉 https://angelafosterperformance.com/ 🌸 The 21-Day Hormone ResetDoing everything right but still don't feel like yourself? The 21-Day Hormone Reset helps you understand your hormones, restore your energy, and start working with your body instead of against it. 👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com/ 🥗 The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/ ⚡ 10 Habits That Helped Me Reverse My Biological Age by 25 Years During Perimenopause👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/ 👩‍💼 About Angela Foster Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing® Method. She is the host of the High Performance Health Podcast, featuring over 500 conversations with world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, nutrition, and female performance. Angela's mission is to help one million ambitious women optimise their hormones, energy, cognitive performance, and longevity—so they never have to choose between success and their health. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from it. Follow Angela for daily health and performance tips: Instagram: @angelasfoster Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance #AngelaFoster #HighPerformanceHealth #Women'sHealth #Menopause #Perimenopause #StrengthTraining #Longevity #MuscleBuilding #HealthyAgeing