The DNA Talks Podcast

Knowing what food to eat makes it possible to heal you from different kinds of pain and inflammation! In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by Julie Daniluk. Holistic Nutritionist Julie Daniluk hosts Healthy Gourmet, a reality cooking show, shown in over 78 countries. Her first three award-winning bestsellers, Meals That Heal Inflammation , Slimming Meals That Heal , and Hot Detox have helped hun...

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 an...

Breast cancer diagnoses in younger women (under 50) have been steadily increasing over the past two decades, with a notable rise in recent years. From 2010 to 2019, there was an 8% increase in breast cancer diagnoses in women under 50. During this age, the early 40s, breast cancer is more aggressive and more challenging to detect early. With that in mind, what are the markers to watch for and prev...

Join Dr. Krista Kostroman, Dr. Tiffany Smith, and Dr. Adilia Sapp, as we explore the cutting-edge connections between genetics and mental health!  Learn how genomic insights can uncover the root causes of anxiety, depression, and stress, and discover how personalized interventions can improve emotional resilience and mental wellness. Our expert panel guides you through the role of genes in neurotr...

Have you ever experienced being denied or discriminated when it comes to healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman, Chief Science Officer of the DNA Company dives into the importance of bridging gaps in healthcare accessibility for the LGBT Community. She highlights how we must advocate for improving the patient experience for the members of the community to contribute to the long-standing...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Nielsen is joined by Candice Barley whom you may know as a talented actress, producer, and photographer but beyond these professional titles, she is a mother and a patient advocate for women with breast implant illness. After feeling inferior without breasts, she got her first implants at 24 which gave her a boost at that time without knowing what is yet to come.   D...

One out of five people struggle with what they need to do due to their mental health. With this in mind, how can we make healthcare for mental health more accessible? There have been several solutions found for mental health over the years - therapy, medications, and the like - but these are costly and not attainable for all. We live in a world where there has been much progress on the mental heal...

What if the answers to hormone imbalances, infertility, poor sleep, or unexplained symptoms aren't found in your hormone levels alone, but in how your body processes them? In this episode of The DNA Talks Podcast, Dr. Krista Kostroman sits down with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton , Chief Medical Officer at Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test, and a leading educator in reproductive endocrinol...

What if some of the most powerful tools for improving mental health are already in your kitchen?  In this episode of The DNA Talks , Dr. Tracey Stead, sits down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist, and pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Together, we explore the powerful connection between food, mood, anxiety, inflammation, meta...

What do you do when your DNA report reveals dozens of insights across hormones, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, mood, detoxification, and more? In this episode, the clinical team at DNA Company explores one of the most common questions they receive from new DNA360 users: "Where should I start?" The conversation dives into how genetic insights can help prioritize health interventions,...

What if chronic disease isn't primarily an organ problem, but a cellular one? In this episode, Dr. Will Cole joins Justin Harris to explore the emerging science of cellular health and longevity. Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine practitioner, New York Times bestselling author, and host of The Art of Being Well podcast.  They sit down to discuss his latest book, Heal Your Cells: R...

"One more life. One more life impacted. One more life supported. One more life saved." In this episode of The DNA Talks , CEO Tracy Wood sits down with SVP for Science, Dr. Krista Kostroman, and COO Alison Henry to reflect on the incredible evolution of The DNA Company.  The conversation explores the creation of DNA University, the expansion of the company’s latest genetic testing platfo...

"Your doctor doesn't live inside your body. AI doesn't live in your body. Influencers don't live in your body. Only you live there." What if the future of medicine isn't about treating disease, but empowering people to take ownership of their health long before illness appears? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Lara Varden sits down with renowned physician, author,...

What if aging isn’t decline but a powerful opportunity for growth? In this inspiring episode of DNA Talks , Dr. Lara Varden sits down with Michele Hughes, an entrepreneur, longevity expert, and media personality. She is the founder and CEO of the Ageless & Timeless Podcast and a contributor to Top Doctor Magazine . Through her work, she educates and empowers individuals to take control of thei...

What if the biggest lie you’ve ever been told about your health is that your brain is destined to decline? Justin Harris is joined by Dr. Tommy Wood, who currently works as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where my laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan — conducting research that focuses on ways to treat a range of brain injurie...

What if your sex life was one of the most powerful drivers of longevity? In this episode, Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle is joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton to explore the science-backed connection between sex and longevity , and why she calls it the missing pillar of health. Together, they unpack the concept of ageless intimacy - how pleasure, connection, and “orgasmic intimacy” support ever...

What if everything you believed about aging was incomplete? In this engaging and refreshingly honest episode of The DNA Talks Podcast , we welcome Doreen Wendt-Weir , author of Sex in Your Seventies and its spirited sequel, Gardening in Your Nineties . Doreen challenges cultural narratives around aging by asking bold, often humorous questions about vitality, intimacy, creativity, and identity late...

If the body is designed to heal, what happens when we finally create the conditions that allow it to do so? In this deeply moving and empowering episode of The DNA Talks Podcast , Dr. Tracey Steady‑Hardcastle sits down with Dr. Zelina Medina, founder of Acuvida Acupuncture, to explore the powerful intersections of autoimmune disease, trauma, nervous system regulation, functional genomics, and root...

In this deeply honest and empowering episode of The DNA Talks Podcast , Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle sits down with Dr. Lisa Olszewski , chiropractor, naturopath, founder of the American Institute of Healthy Living, and host of Healthy Living Simple with Dr. Lisa . Dr. Lisa shares her personal health crisis—despite “doing everything right”—and how it reshaped her approach to nutrition, women’s hor...

The immune system plays a central role in how we age—but what if we could train it to work better over time? In this episode of The DNA Talks Podcast , Dr. Lara Varden welcomes Dr. Chris D’Adamo, PhD , epidemiologist and integrative medicine researcher, for an in‑depth conversation on beta‑glucans, trained immunity, and longevity‑focused health strategies . Dr. D’Adamo explains the critical differ...

Have you been told your thyroid labs are “normal,” yet you’re exhausted, gaining weight, foggy‑headed, or losing your hair? In this episode of The DNA Talks Podcast , Dr. Tracey Steady‑Hardcastle is joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, “The Thyroid Fixer”, for a deep, empowering conversation on why conventional thyroid care fails so many women and what truly optimized, personalized treatment looks like. D...

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Dr. Tracey Steady‑Hardcastle sits down with Dominique D’Vita—registered nurse, certified Tantra educator, and trauma‑informed master coach—to explore the intersection of Tantra, nervous system healing, genetics, and soulful intimacy. Drawing from more than three decades in critical‑care nursing and her own powerful heart‑opening awakening, Dominique...

How do the clothes we wear shape not only our comfort, but also our healing, identity, and empowerment as women? In this inspiring conversation, Krista sits down with Keira Kotler, founder of Everviolet , a company dedicated to creating intimate apparel that supports women through the many changing seasons of life. From breast cancer recovery to pregnancy, menopause, and beyond, Keira shares how g...

  “Every time we visited my grandmother in India, she went to the kitchen first before the pharmacy. Nine out of ten times, she came back with something that made us feel better.” -Gita Vellanki In this episode of DNA Talks, host Krista Kostroman sits down with Gita Vellanki , founder of Neeshi , a food-based wellness brand inspired by Ayurvedic traditions. Gita shares her personal journey from wo...

What if the very behaviors you judge in yourself and others are not flaws at all, but echoes of subconscious programming and unresolved trauma waiting to be understood? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle sits down with Kelley Oswin and Laura Slinn of New Avalon to explore their unique approach to Evolved Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) . Together, they unpack h...