Ep. 339 Decoding DNA: Genes, Mood, and Health Impact with Kashif Khan

Today, I have the privilege of engaging with Kashif Khan.

Kashif is the author of The DNA Way. He is also a two-time TEDx speaker, a celebrity longevity coach, and Founder of The DNA Company, an innovative company at the forefront of personalized medicine that has leveraged unique insights into the human genome. 

In our conversation today, we dive into the impact of our current healthcare system and share daily practices to help men and women enhance their longevity. We discuss the genome, considerations for bio-individuality and genetics, and how mood and behavior impact our overall well-being. Kashif also addresses some issues women face in midlife, including sleep problems, weight loss resistance, and bone health. 

I am sure anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these matters will find our discussion significant and most valuable.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• How the focus of our current healthcare system is on symptom management, not prevention
• The fundamental principles of the 2018 Harvard study on five practices that every male and female can do to live longer
• Kashif explains how his company created a tool to make genetic testing more accessible and personalized 
• Why personalization in healthcare is so important
• How dopamine pathways affect the perception of pleasure and reward
• The symptoms of serotonin dysregulation
• Sleep disruptions and circadian rhythm in perimenopause and menopause
• How circadian rhythm disruptions can lead to sleep problems
• How our emotional intelligence impacts our ability to connect and empathize with others
• How broken detox pathways can lead to inflammation and disease
• How hormone dominance affects menopause, weight loss, and overall health

Bio:

Kashif Khan is the author of The DNA Way, a two-time TedX Speaker, Celebrity longevity coach, and Founder of The DNA Company, where personalized medicine is being pioneered through unique insights into the human genome.

Growing up in Vancouver, Canada in an immigrant household, Kashif developed an industrious entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Before his tenure at the DNA Company, Kashif advised several high-growth start-ups in a variety of industries.

As Kashif dove into the field of functional genomics as the Founder of The DNA Company, it was revealed that his neural wiring was genetically designed to be entrepreneurial. However, his genes also revealed a particular sensitivity to pollutants.

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• On Instagram
• On his website  
• Go to Kashif’s special landing page  
• The DNA Company