The DNA Talks Podcast

In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week as we tackled the death of Matthew Perry and the Genetics of Addiction. Our hosts are joined by Dr. Tiffany M. Smith who is an Integrative and Functional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She is the founder of Aroma Functional Nutrition Psychiatry. Dr. Smith is on a mission to empower individuals and organizations to achieve optimal mental a...

Matthew Perry best known for his quick Canadian comedic chops and love of helping others and now sadly his untimely death open the doors today for a conversation around addiction, depression and genetics as we understand the science behind them and the following topics: Matthew Perry's Struggle with Addiction The Genetics of Addiction Personalized Health Approaches to Addiction and Depression...

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...

Join us today as we bring back Medical Director, Founder and Owner of PearlMD Rejuvenation , a leading Women’s Health and Cosmetic Medical Clinic. With an integrative health team, Dr. Pearlman provides a wholistic approach, honed expertise and the most advanced technologies and treatments to help her patients age well from the inside out. With a personalized biomarker driven approach to optimize h...

The first thing that usually comes to mind when it comes to menopause is the thought of hot flashes, fatigue, night sweats, and all the other symptoms that bring discomfort to the body. But what if we tell you that it is possible to see menopause in an empowering light? In this episode, Bryce is joined by Andrea Donsky. Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 340,000+ TikTok follow...

Hormones have been a huge conversation when it comes to women and men's health over the past couple of years. This is due to the reason that hormones affect our bodily functions in which it signals what your body needs and how each part flows when it comes to working together. In this episode, Bryce and Cheryl are joined by none other than Dr. Jennifer Pearlman. Dr. Pearlman serves as Medical...

September is Mold Awareness Month!  In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden is joined by Jason Earle, an adoring father of two boys in diapers, incurable entrepreneur and indoor air quality crusader, he is founder & CEO of GOT MOLD?, and the creator of the GOT MOLD?® Test Kit. The realization that his moldy childhood home was the underlying cause of his extreme allergies and asthma, led him into the...

Maneuvering through such a busy world makes us take the simple things for granted. One of those is breathing through your heart which allows you to keep in touch with your emotions, get better sleep, and regulate your stress and anxiety levels. In this episode, Kashif is joined by the Coherence Trainers, Kyle Boyd and Leah Rush. They are certified HeartMath trainers who teach heart coherence to in...

Do you ever get frustrated about doing everything that you know is healthy but still feeling your worst each day? That is exactly how Linda Craft felt before she decided it was about time that she got her DNA tested and some help from Lynn Angel who interpreted the results for her, and went through the journey of optimizing Linda's health with her. Discover the truth about your genetics and w...

The power of healing is just within your grasp! Join us for today's episode as Bryce Wylde is joined by none other than health and lifestyle expert, Dr. Fab Mancini! Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, DC has over 30 years of experience as a wholistic health provider, author, and speaker. He is a world-renowned Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Fab is an international best-selling author of books such as "T...

In this episode, we unravel the mysteries behind living a longer, healthier life with Dr. Lara Varden and Dr. Krista Kostroman as they explore the fascinating world of genetic factors that influence longevity. Dive deep into the latest research on genetic variations associated with aging, and learn how lifestyle and environmental factors play a role. Whether you're curious about longevity sec...

Are you guilty of trying whatever health trend your favorite artist follows? Whether it's Hugh Jackman's fast for the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie, or Alicia Keys' plant-based diet - you can find out if these work best for you, too! In today's episode, Bryce Wylde and Cheryl Hickey dive yet into another set of celebrity health trends. They discuss not just the trends but al...

We're ready to give you the tools to make every day a little bit more mindful! In this session, hosted by Bryce Wylde and Justin Harris, we'll explore the profound impact of mindful living on overall well-being, with a special focus on men's health. From reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity to fostering better relationships and improving physical health, mindfulness offers a...

What supplements should you be taking?  There are tons of supplements available in the market but have you ever asked which one would be best for you without purchasing bottles and bottles that end up just being stocked up on your shelf? In this episode, Bryce and Cheryl join in once again to discuss how you can change the day you die by looking deeper into what your body actually needs. They disc...

Did you know that a third of our lives are estimated to be dedicated to sleep? If this is not the case for you, then you might be sleeping so much less than what your body requires. Our bodies are said to be more optimized when we practice having workouts and sleep into our daily routine. In this episode, we focus on discussing sleep and improving the quality of your sleep with the help of Sleep E...

In this special episode, we are happy to announce that we have a new host joining our current roster of hosts at the DNA Talks Podcast! Our new host has been in the media industry ever since she was only 16 years old - climbing her road to success in the realm of TV and radio as she wrote, produced, and hosted, utilizing her gift both behind the scenes and on-screen. Eventually, she pursued the be...

Have you ever struggled with the sudden changes that are brought by menopause? You're not alone as we tackle the changes in hormones and weight during perimenopause and menopause in this episode featuring our In-house Clinician, Dr. Stephanie Nielsen, who is joined by the CEO of Hormones Solutions, Karen Martel. Karen is also known to be a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational N...

Join us for an empowering session in our Man Up Sessions Series, where Bryce Wylde and Justin Harris will guide you through a personalized journey of upgrading your personal toolbox for enhanced daily men's health. In this session, we'll explore expert supplement recommendations and other valuable tools curated by Bryce, a functional medicine expert, and Justin, a certified Functional Ge...

Hormone Replacement Therapy has existed long in the 60's before we were even taught of the right dosages for women. In fact, up until the 90's, medical studies mostly excluded women, making medical solutions only in consideration of men. With this in mind, have you ever asked yourself if you've been giving your body the right care especially once you're undergoing perimenopause...

There are so many external and internal factors that affect our health and life span as we maneuver our day to day lives. We try out different biohacking devices but there are actually top biohacks that we can do for free! Join us in this episode as one of our co-founders, Kashif Khan, discuss the top eight biohacks that could add years and vibrance onto your health and life! From as simple as get...

Have you ever wondered what your DNA will say about you? Tons of DNA tests have been circulating online, showcasing that it can tell you your ancestry and a huge amount of information but most of the time, these tests don't tell you the most vital information in order to keep your health optimized in the best possible way. These tests usually also come for cheap at the expense of your data se...

June is Men's Health Month, and Father's Day is just around the corner! In light of this, we bring you yet another episode of our Man Up Series featuring Bryce Wylde, Co-Founder of The DNA Company, and Justin Harris, In-house Clinician at the DNA Company.  Today’s episode is all about managing male hormones. More often than not, we hear about athletes or individuals who intake testostero...

Last week, we learned about ways to detect cancer during its early stages, but what is the reality that we face today that proves that taking the test is of utmost importance? Join us as in today's episode Kashif Khan dives into the reasons why we are facing the unusual increase in cancer in young people, and debunking some of the usual misconceptions on what causes cancer. One of these is th...

With summer fast-approaching, it’s important to keep yourself protected from all kinds of exposure! In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden, in-house clinician of the DNA Company is joined by Dr. Guerry Grune, PhD, P.A., the CTO and Founder of 3rd Rock Essentials. 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 R...

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...