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Apr 4, 2025 • 48min

The Current State of Women's Health: Insurance, Implants, and Inflammation with Tracy Wood, Dr. Betty Murray, and Candice Barley

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 Well Dallas, a Functional Medicine Center that provides whole body patient-centric care, and Candice Barley, 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, to discuss how this changed how insurances are granted, as well as initiatives to aid in women's health as we face our reality today.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you wish to learn more from Candice Barley, you may do so on the following channels:Instagram: @olisticolife Book:  Empowered Explant: Your Personal Advocacy Handbook for BII and Explant Surgery Website: olisticolife.comIf you wish to learn more from Betty Murray and Living Well Dallas, you may do so through the following links:Her website at https://www.bettymurray.com/Living Well Dallas' website at https://www.livingwelldallas.com/Check out Betty Murray's Podcast, Menopause Mastery, if you wish to integrate more health, vitality, passion, and purpose as a woman into your daily life: https://www.bettymurray.com/podcast/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/Dr. Stephanie Nielsen's website https://www.wishinguwellness.com/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fGMedical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 51min

Diving Into the World of Pharmacogenomics with Dr. Gabby Gutierrez

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 pharmacogenomics and how important it is to take this into consideration when it comes to maintaining your health. From sharing their own personal stories, to discussing the dangers of oversupplementation, this episode is sure to equip you in responding to your health before you experience any detrimental direct effects to your body.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Mar 22, 2025 • 40min

Diet Dive: The Carnivore Diet with Dr. Lara Varden, Bryce Wylde, and Kashif Khan

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 health.Whether you’re considering this diet for yourself or your clients, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 53min

Mitochondrial Health in Women Hormonal Influence and Beyond with Dr. Lara Varden and Justin Harris

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 mitochondrial dysfunction can contribute to common issues like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and chronic disease, and learn actionable strategies for optimizing mitochondrial health.Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 53min

The Genetics Behind Women's Fitness and Nutrition with Felicia Bruno and Justin Harris

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 empower women to achieve their fitness goals more effectively. This session is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their well-being through science-backed, individualized approaches.Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 31min

Battling Inflammation: Meals that Heal with Julie Daniluk - Part 2

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 hundreds of thousands of people enjoy allergy-free foods that taste great. Her latest book, Becoming Sugar-free, became a #1 Canadian National bestseller in less than month of release.She has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, CBC, Global, and is a resident nutrition expert for The Marilyn Denis Show.Julie coaches a global audience about how to embrace anti-inflammatory nutrition to create a new way of eating that is unique to their needs. She calls this a "live-it" rather than a "die-it".Check out amazing recipes and nutrition tips at juliedaniluk.com and connect directly with Julie on social media @juliedaniluk.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 38min

Battling Inflammation: Meals that Heal with Julie Daniluk - Part 1

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 hundreds of thousands of people enjoy allergy-free foods that taste great. Her latest book, Becoming Sugar-free, became a #1 Canadian National bestseller in less than month of release.She has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, CBC, Global, and is a resident nutrition expert for The Marilyn Denis Show.Julie coaches a global audience about how to embrace anti-inflammatory nutrition to create a new way of eating that is unique to their needs. She calls this a "live-it" rather than a "die-it".Check out amazing recipes and nutrition tips at juliedaniluk.com and connect directly with Julie on social media @juliedaniluk.Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 4min

Anti-Inflammatory Diets with Dr. Lara Varden, Justin Harris, and AJ Wilt - Part 2

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, considering our genetic profiles, to keep inflammation at bay.In this episode, Dr. Lara, AJ, and Justin dive deeper into specific anti-inflammatory diets, sharing experiences of their clients based on their genetic data. Join us as we learn more about what works best for our bodies to its most optimized state!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Keep yourself up to date on The DNA Talks Podcast! Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/Dr. Lara Varden's Official Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/drvardenofficial/Justin Harris’ Official Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/justinharrisofficial/You may also watch this episode on YouTube.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 41min

Finding Happiness: Emotional and Mental Resilience with Dr. Gillian Mandich - Part 2

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 Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives. Dr. Mandich is passionate about research. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research and is a part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids. She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC; is a graduate Student Innovation Scholar Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and WORLDiscoveries®; the co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study. Throughout the episode, Bryce and Dr. Gillian discuss how happiness can be approached scientifically and is actually a skill that you can train towards. Here are the highlights of today's episode:00:30 What's Robbing Us of Happiness07:13 Gauging Our Happiness08:35 Affective Forecasting09:38 Happy Hunting19:47 Sleep Hygiene and Happiness23:29 The Opposite of Happiness30:11 Happiness Project34:48 Rapid Fire▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/This episode may also be viewed on YouTube▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fGMedical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 47min

Finding Happiness: Emotional and Mental Resilience with Dr. Gillian Mandich - Part 1

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 Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives. Dr. Mandich is passionate about research. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research and is a part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids. She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC; is a graduate Student Innovation Scholar Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and WORLDiscoveries®; the co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study. Throughout the episode, Bryce and Dr. Gillian discuss how happiness can be approached scientifically and is actually a skill that you can train towards. Here are the highlights of today's episode:09:43 Tips and Tricks to Happiness18:54 Mindset Shift26:28 Happiness as a Daily Routine29:42 How Happiness Translates in Smaller Things in Life32:26 Can We Actually Make Happiness40:57 Happiness and Age▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow our socials below:The DNA Talks Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dnatalkspodcast/This episode may also be viewed on YouTube▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Inspiring Motivational Background by Stock-Waveshttps://www.stock-waves.com/https://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbwVDTn-I0o&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fG&index=5▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Music: Peaceful Corporate by Stock-Waveshttps://protunes.net/Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34bTKW8ud0&list=PLQtpqy3zeTGB7V5lkhkfBVaiZyrysv_fGMedical Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

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