The DNA Talks Podcast

Health doesn't happen in a hospital operating room. It happens at home and what you do everyday, and here's why:In this episode, our host, Dr. Lara Varden is joined by Dr. Jenn Simmons, a trailblazer in the world of breast cancer. She is a breast surgeon, an integrative oncologist, author, podcast host and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Once a renowned breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jenn transformed her practice after her own journey as a patient, becoming an integrative oncologist with a mission to revolutionize breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and screening.Dr. Lara and Dr. Jenn talk about how Dr. Jenn has learned her life's purpose which eventually led her to redefine how we diagnose, treat and screen for breast cancer. Dr. Jenn broke barriers as she had a realization that conventional medicine is focused on the wrong thing, tumor, instead of solving health problems from their root cause.They discuss how learning your genetics amount to knowing how to optimize women's health because if something is off, everything is off. Preventing breast cancer does not rely on breast health alone but rather a more holistic approach of looking into your brain, heart, skin, bones, gut, vagina, bladder, mood, and hormones.Don't miss out as this episode will change the way you view breast cancer forever!______________________________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. JENN SIMMONSInstagram: @drjennsimmonsPodcast: @keepingabreastwithdrjennYoutube: @dr.jennsimmonsDR. JENN SIMMONS is the author of the best-selling book, "The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer," hailed as a must-read for anyone navigating this challenging journey. As the host of the insightful podcast "KEEPING ABREAST WITH DR. JENN," she shares her expertise and passion for holistic health.At PERFEQTION IMAGING, Dr. Jenn is leading the charge with safe, affordable, andradiation-free breast imaging. Committed to addressing the needs of the forgottenwoman, she educates on the safety and benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for breast cancer survivors, forever changing the landscape of breast health.______________________________________________________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_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.

What if more people can change the way they die?In this episode, our hosts Dr. Krista Kostroman and Tracy Wood, dive into a discussion with Dr. Bianca Vega. Dr. Bianca is the CEO and Founder of Welli Biohacking and Wellness Clinic, the first and only biohacking and DNA testing clinic in Puerto Rico with the help of DNA Co. She is also a neuropsychologist and a biohacker who aims to bring hope to her clients. Learn more behind Dr. Bianca's motivations and vision for healthcare today!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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_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.

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 regulation.Learn about the critical role of gut-brain communication and how imbalances in your digestive system can lead to cognitive decline and mental health issues.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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_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.

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 to improve your sleep quality and duration. Discover how nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques can positively influence your sleep habits, helping you achieve a more restful night.Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of sleep and take control of your sleep health!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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_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.

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 prevalence in our homes, workplaces, and even within our bodies. You'll gain valuable insights into the various types of toxins, their pathways of exposure, and the potential health risks associated with prolonged contact.But knowledge is power, and armed with this information, we'll then explore actionable strategies for reducing toxin exposure.Whether you're a concerned individual looking to safeguard your health or a professional seeking to deepen your understanding of environmental health issues, this webinar offers valuable insights and actionable steps toward a cleaner, healthier future.If you wish to learn more from Guerry Grune and 3rd Rock Essentials, you may do so through the following links:Their website at https://3rdrockessentials.com/Their Instagram Account at https://www.instagram.com/3rdrockessentials/Try out 3rd Rock Essentials at a discounted rate by fulfilling your purchase through this link https://3rdrockessentials.com/ and inputting the code “SOTHANKFUL" upon checkout to avail of the 33% discount from today until December 4th!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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_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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.