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The DNA Talks Podcast

Bryce Wylde, Kashif Khan, Dr. Lara Varden, and Dr. Stephanie Nielsen

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Welcome to the DNA Talks Podcast where we take on the mission of unlocking the code of your genetics. This season is all about you – upgrading your health not just on the surface, but down to the root cause. Join us, as your clinicians of The DNA Company investigate your DNA and beyond! Formerly the UNPILLED Podcast, the DNA Talks Podcast continues to be the innovative provider of FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS SOLUTIONS for personalized and preventative health and wellness.
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Chronic poor gut health can have a serious impact on your brain Join our hosts Dr. Lara Varden and AJ Wilt as we explore the connection between gut health and brain function. In this session, experts will delve into the latest scientific findings that reveal how the gut microbiome influences cognitive processes, including memory, focus, and mood re…
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It's time to solve your sleep problems! Join Dr. Kostroman, Justin Harris, and Dr. Varden as they look into the science behind sleep, addressing common sleep issues such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being, and learn evidence-based strategies t…
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Have you ever taken a closer look at potential toxin exposures in your daily life? In this episode, Kashif Khan and Dr. Guerry Grune, PhD and Founder of 3rd Rock Essentials uncovers the truth about toxins and how to minimize their impact on your health. Our goal for this episode is to demystify the concept of toxins, shedding light on their prevale…
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The current administration has impacted the state of healthcare in tons of ways and that includes women's health. The policies potentially lead to losing access to healthcare services such as comprehensive and safe reproductive health care. In this particular episode, The DNA Company's CEO Tracy Wood is joined by Dr. Betty Murray, Founder of Living…
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Have you ever heard of pharmacogenomics? If you haven't - then you're in the right place! Pharmacogenomics talks about how our specific genes respond differently to medications that are provided to us. Join us today as our host, Dr. Lara Varden, introduces our Program Director Dr. Gabby Gutierrez on the podcast as they talk about the world of pharm…
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Interested in the carnivore diet but want more information? Join us this evening! 🥓 Join our hosts as we look at the potential health benefits and challenges of adopting a meat-only diet, backed by the latest research and expert opinions. Our hosts will explore how the carnivore diet can impact everything from weight loss to inflammation and gut he…
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Did you know that optimizing your mitochondrial health could be the key to unlocking more energy, better aging, and improved overall well-being? Join us as Justin Harris and Dr. Lara Varden explore how estrogen and other hormones directly influence mitochondrial function, affecting energy production, aging, and overall health in women. Discover how…
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The fitness and nutrition needs for women are not the same for men - even at the genetic level Join our hosts TODAY as we discover how understanding your unique genetic makeup can guide personalized strategies for better health outcomes. From optimizing exercise routines to tailoring dietary choices, we’ll cover how genetic testing and insights can…
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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, Slimmin…
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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, Slimmin…
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Diet is always one of the main conversations that is tackled on the topic of health. Last December 28, 2024, we released an episode featuring Dr. Lara Varden, In-house Clinician and Dean of Students of DNA-U who was joined by her fellow clinicians, Justin Harris and AJ Wilt, in discussing different diets available to us and which works best for us,…
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The pursuit of happiness is a mystery that we all aspire to figure out. In a time where we all suffer emotional and mental stress from maneuvering through our daily lives, the usual expectation is to keep your chin up but is there a proper way of finding happiness? In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by Dr. Gillian Mandich who has a PhD from Wes…
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The pursuit of happiness is a mystery that we all aspire to figure out. In a time where we all suffer emotional and mental stress from maneuvering through our daily lives, the usual expectation is to keep your chin up but is there a proper way of finding happiness? In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by Dr. Gillian Mandich who has a PhD from Wes…
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Burnout - we often hear this term from our colleagues and family members, or even from ourselves, as we all go through a fast-paced world where we give little to no priority to self-care. Today, we're answering the question, "How do we find the balance when it comes to practicing self-care and avoiding burnout while still being productive in our ow…
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New Year, New Skin Care Routine! As 2025 unfolds, we start writing down our resolutions and part of that may be taking care of your skin better. In a time where we live with an abundant amount of Tiktok trends where influencers who use layers upon layers of skin care products on their face occupy a massive space of the digital field, what must we a…
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New Year is just around the corner and a mainstay in our new year’s resolutions is bettering ourselves - part of this is the decision of which diet works best for each of us! In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden, In-house Clinician and Dean of Students of DNA-U is joined by her fellow clinicians, Justin Harris and AJ Wilt, to discuss on the different d…
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Alzheimer's is known to be the most common cause of dementia, but what is the underlying root cause as to how people develop Alzheimer's disease? With that in mind, what can we do in order to treat and prevent how it develops in our bodies? In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by the Medical Director, Millennium-TBI & The Millennium Health Center…
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Alzheimer's is known to be the most common cause of dementia, but what is the underlying root cause as to how people develop Alzheimer's disease? With that in mind, what can we do in order to treat and prevent how it develops in our bodies? In this episode, Bryce Wylde is joined by the Medical Director, Millennium-TBI & The Millennium Health Center…
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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 i…
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Today our guest is not unfamiliar to the DNA Talks Podcast but a man who has generously shared his energy and knowledge to our listeners whether it be through discussing the power of 3rd Rock’s Sunblock against UVAs and UVBs, or preparing you and your family for the summer, Dr. Guerry Grune, Founder and CTO of 3rd Rock Essentials is back for the th…
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What usually comes to mind when you think of menopause? For most, it may be hot flashes, migraines, irritability - all the symptoms that are definitely undesirable. In fact, according to Femmar's study, 75% of women couldn't work properly for 8 days a month because of their symptoms, and only 20% of them take their time off work. Women are also ove…
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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 individ…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 per…
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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 Educ…
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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. Jenn…
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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 ex…
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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 …
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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.…
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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…
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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 rol…
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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 disc…
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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 ph…
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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 dee…
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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 …
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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 sc…
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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 Certifie…
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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 exper…
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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 y…
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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 vibranc…
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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 …
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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 athlet…
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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 misconcepti…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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…
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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 an…
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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. …
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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 …
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