Dive head first into why personalized healthcare is so important for women's health! Join us for this exciting episode on Personalized Women's Health, hosted by our experts Dr. Krista Kostroman, Dr. Lara Varden, Dr. Stephanie Neilsen, and Betty Murray, this episode promises to be an informative journey through the stages of women's health. From the nuances of hormonal changes during puberty to navigating the complexities of menopause, our panel will delve into the latest advancements in...

In this episode, our experts Dr. Lara Varden and Dr. Stephanie Nielsen will unravel the intricate interplay between nutrition, mindful eating, and your unique DNA. During this session, you can expect to explore the profound impact of mindful eating on overall health and well-being. Discover the fascinating ways your DNA shapes your dietary needs and gain valuable insights into what it truly means to eat for health. Gain a deeper understanding of the personalized approach to nutrition, filled...

Embark on a journey into the world of gut health! In this episode learn and gain insights from the expertise of Kashif Khan, Co-Founder of the DNA Company, alongside the invaluable knowledge shared by Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, the world's leading microbiome expert, and the Director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University. Here are the topics discussed in the episode: ◉ Understanding the Importance of Gut Health - Dive into the critical role gut health plays in...

Have you ever been told to man up and not deal with your stress? Embark on a transformative journey to prioritize men's health by joining Dr. Bryce Wylde, Founder and CINO of The DNA Company, alongside Justin Harris, Functional Genomics Practitioner, in the inaugural session of the Man Up: Men's Health series. This session delves into the profound impact of stress on men's health and unveil practical habits to minimize and eliminate its effects. Bryce and Justin take us on a journey into...

We are surrounded by stress daily - whether it be environmental stress, physical stress, psychosocial stress, and the like - what can we do in order to have better stress response? In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by JP Errico of Truvaga. JP Errico is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of expertise as an executive, entrepreneur, and inventor. He is the founder of Truvaga, a team of professionals who work well together to solve problems and who strive to do something...

Do you have control over your own body’s control center? A healthy brain allows you to do just that.  In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by Paul (PJ) Sorbo, Director of Sales  of WAVi Medical. WAViMed has the technology to conduct readings of your brain measurement in order to figure out how much energy our brain has to process sensory information and how quick that signal happens. This is called the EEG. Bryce and Paul discuss how the EEG is capable of detecting a number of conditions...

Extreme sun exposure leads to tolls on  your skin and can eventually lead to greater risk of skin cancer and other skin diseases. With that, the vast majority is advised to use sunscreen, but is it enough to combat the ultraviolet rays of the sun? In this episode, Kashif is joined by the CTO and Founder of 3rd Rock Essentials, Guerry Grune, PhD, PA.  Guerry shares how his life might have been one long (part-time) endless summer if it hadn’t been for three events that led him to create 3rd...

When was the last time you nerded out on the topic of antioxidants? If you're not sure, we're 100% positive that this episode will let you nerd out on the original antioxidant of life - the C60. Short for Carbon-60, C60 is a natural antioxidant that enables the body to naturally restore mitochondrial function, increase energy, and alleviate brain fog, among many other functions. This very antioxidant is found in C60 Purple Power. In this episode, we take you back to the recently conducted...

Happy International Women's Month! In celebration of women all over the world, we bring you an episode that focuses on the impact of light on women's health. Women have different cycles in life that can be greatly improved just by ensuring their bodies are in sync with the natural light provided by the sun. This is due to the hormones that increase production depending on the type of light to which their bodies are exposed. In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden is again joined by Roudy Nassif,...

What happens when we apply clinical research made for men to solutions for women?  This results in little to no solution, as biological women have different needs from biological men, especially when considering cycles. It was only until the late 90s that little research was put into the science of women, yet even today, we still face the issue of underrepresentation of women's health in medical science. In this episode recorded at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress,...

The food we eat today is not as nutrient-dense as it was over the past couple of years. This is due to the depletion of minerals in the soil in which they grow. With this in mind, how can we fulfill the requirements to sustain the body in its most optimal state? Our human response is to purchase all the supplements available, yet with the great number of tablets and capsules to be taken, we tend to wane in consistency - leading to a supplemental graveyard of medicine cabinets. This is where...

There are two kinds of people we usually learn from The DNA Talks Podcast: a patient who has been cured of a chronic disease or an expert in the field who is capable of pinpointing the root causes and solutions to them. Today, we get to learn from Dr. Stephanie Nielsen, who is considered both, and continues to become a stellar example of how a decision of changing and committing to a lifestyle that suits your DNA is the best decision you could ever make in your lifetime. Dr. Stephanie...

The cardiovascular system is connected to various systems in the body, affecting your overall health as it primarily provides oxygen and blood circulation in the body. With that, we must do what we can to prevent it from failing as doing so will lead to the accumulation of toxins or possible even the worst of diseases. In this episode, Bryce Wylde,  is joined by Stanford Graham and John Hewlett of Cardio Miracle, wherein they discuss how to enhance cardiovascular health involving heart...

Leaky gut is a term that is widespread around social media yet do we know how much our gut microbiome actually impacts our overall health? In this episode, Kashif dives into our gut, recognizing how it is able to affect how fast we age, how capable we are of recovering from illnesses in a certain period of time, the neurochemicals in our brain, and simply our overall health. This is explained through the context of today's reality, with the lack of nutrient-dense foods and the presence of...

Did you know that the body is naturally capable of healing? Your body has its own natural healing state but is usually unable to due to the tremendous amount of toxins that we get from mold, EMFs, and other environmental factors. In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden is joined by Dr. Tim Jackson, DPT, in discussing how we are able to mitigate the mentioned toxic load through proper detoxification. Dr. Tim Jackson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, and a Functional...

Genetics is the transcript of your own personal health. We often perceive it as something that dictates that health issues are hereditary but the truth is that no one was born with chronic illnesses. In what way should we then perceive and interpret genetics? In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman is joined by Dr. Mansoor Mohammed, PhD. Dr. Mansoor is one of the founding members of The DNA Company as he had committed his life into studying genetics and all fields that revolve around it. He is...

As the new year embarks, 2023 recaps come across your feed filled with memories made over the past year. Unfortunately for some, the topic of memories often leads to the worry of being at risk of Alzheimer's as this disease is often related to aging, often leaving out the actual factors behind it. In this episode, Kashif dives into the reality behind Alzheimer's, the most common type of dementia in which symptoms include memory loss, lessened or loss of awareness to one's surroundings,...

There is no silver bullet when it comes to purifying the air that you breathe based on your environment! In this episode, Justin Harris interviews David Milburn, CTO of HypoAir (Hypoallergenic Air LLC). HypoAir's Core Design Philosophy is to use state-of-the-art technologies to replicate the natural processes that produce clean, fresh air outside - bringing that same purity indoors. Throughout the episode, Justin and David discuss the reality that we face today - that 100% of our homes are...

Knowing the symphony of health is the key to longevity! In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman interviews Caroline Alan, Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals. Coming from a career in the corporate world, Caroline Alan found herself struggling physically, mentally, and energetically. As a woman juggling career, motherhood, and the multitude of expectations placed on a professional woman, she was repeatedly told that her issues were “just normal.” Thankfully, she refused to accept that...

What would you do if someone tells you that you are not allowed to do a certain sport or passion because of  your genetics? Ultramarathon Runner Lisa Tamati experienced that at the beginning of her athletic career but it didn't stop her. That very statement alone allowed her to work around her genetics and build strengths and understand weaknesses that allowed her to do the impossible - completing over 140 marathons and accomplishing the 222km track of the Himalayas. Lisa Tamati is renown...

Do you struggle with restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty in sleeping? You may just find the solution to all of that in this episode! Join Dr. Lara Varden as she interviews Roudy Nassif, the founder of Vivarays, leading the Light Revolution. His company is responsible for introducing the world's first circadian light-harmonizing eyewear. These glasses harmonize the bad effects of artificial light coming from screens and indoor light bulbs, helping individuals sync with nature's rhythm for a...

Happy Movember! Starting off back in 2003, Movember has now become an annual movement in  November to raise awareness on men's health and issues, addressing misconceptions and ways to improve this aspect of health. In line with this, we launch this episode to dive into the reality of male hormones - a huge factor on how we should navigate in Men's Health. In this episode, the Co-Founder of the DNA Company, Kashif Khan, discusses male hormones in the context of the hormone cascade. He...

We will never be wiser than nature! In this episode, we dive into the benefits of natural Chinese medicine with Dr. Chloe Weber of Radical Roots, hosted by Dr. Lara Varden. There are several medications available in the market but Natural medicine is one of the best gifts that we have received from nature - proof of that is the story of Radical Roots, Dr. Chloe and her child, Remy. Chloe currently has a private practice in NYC seeing patients in Manhattan and Bellmore. Working with Remy has...

Life doesn't have to be complicated! Personalizing your health choices is the best decision you will ever make for yourself. This is proven to be true as our DNA profiles are not the exact same. With that, Justin Harris brings you your Biohacks for your Everyday Life to make your life better one day at a time. Justin Harris is an in-house clinician of the DNA Company, having experience as a primal health coach which serves as his introduction to the human genome before diving into the world...