The DNA Talks Podcast

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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,...

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 cal...

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...

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 ver...

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 lig...

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 medi...

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 t...

There are two kinds of people we usually learn from on 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 be a stellar example of how a decision to change and commit to a lifestyle that suits...

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 even the worst of diseases. In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by Stanford Graham and John Hewlett of Cardio Mi...

Leaky gut is a term that is widespread on social media, but do we truly understand how much our gut microbiome impacts our overall health? In this episode, Kashif delves into our gut, recognizing its ability to affect how quickly we age, our capacity for recovering from illnesses within a certain period of time, the neurochemicals in our brain, and simply our overall health. This is explained with...

Did you know that the body is naturally capable of healing? Your body has its own natural healing state but is usually unable to do so 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...

Genetics is the transcript of your own personal health.  We often perceive it as something that dictates health issues are hereditary, but the truth is that no one was born with chronic illnesses. How 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 has...

As the new year begins, 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, leaving out the actual factors behind it. In this episode, Kashif delves into the reality behind Alzheimer's, the most common type of demen...

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. Throughou...

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 repeate...

What would you do if someone told you that you are not allowed to pursue 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, build strengths, and understand weaknesses that enabled her to achieve the impossible -...

Do you struggle with restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty 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 adverse effects of artificial...

Happy Movember! Beginning back in 2003, Movember has now become an annual movement in November to raise awareness of men's health issues, addressing misconceptions and ways to improve this aspect of health. In line with this, we launch this episode to delve into the reality of male hormones - a significant factor in how we should navigate men's health. In this episode, the Co-Founder of...

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 on the market, but natural medicine is one of the best gifts we have received from nature - proof of that is the story of Radical Roots, Dr. Chloe, and her child, Remy. Chloe currently ha...

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 exactly the same. With that, Justin Harris brings you Biohacks for Your Everyday Life to make your life better one day at a time. Justin Harris is an in-house clinician at the DNA Company, with experience as a primal...

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...