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 actually do to let our skin breathe and reach its best state? In this episode, Bryce is joined by Joy McCarthy. Joy McCarthy is a Holistic Nutritionist...
Jan 09, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 60
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 diets available to us and which works best for us, considering our genetic profiles, to keep inflammation at bay. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Keep yourself ...
Dec 28, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 59
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 Centers, Encino, CA, Dr. Mark L. Gordon who is a trailblazer in the field of Interventional Endocrinology and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment. In...
Dec 19, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 58
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 Centers, Encino, CA, Dr. Mark L. Gordon who is a trailblazer in the field of Interventional Endocrinology and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment. In...
Dec 12, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 57
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 in mind, what are the markers to watch for and preventive strategies to ensure you and your family won't develop breast cancer? In this episode, Dr. St...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 56
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 third time to talk about boosting your health through the winter with some of his products including D3 + K2, Hi-Z, and Liver Cleanse, just in time for ...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 55
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 overtaken by their cravings due to their lack of nutrients during PMS - there is the lack of nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, so your blood glucose ...
Nov 14, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 54
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 individuals and organizations to achieve optimal mental and physical well-being through personalized, integrative, and functional care combined with holistic...
Nov 07, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 53
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 Health Approaches to Addiction and Depression How Pharmacogenomics Testing Can Help Prevent Overdose To tackle these topics in this episode, Bryce Wyl...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 52
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 that time without knowing what is yet to come. Dr. Stephanie and Candice discuss the story of why Candice had gotten implants and from there on, Candi...
Oct 24, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 51
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 personalized biomarker driven approach to optimize health, hormones, skin, face and body, Pearlman and her team help patients look, feel and age their b...
Oct 17, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 49
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 Educator and Researcher” to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause an...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 49
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. Jennifer Pearlman. Dr. Pearlman serves as Medical Director, Founder and Owner of PearlMD Rejuvenation , a leading Women’s Health and Cosmetic Medical Clin...
Oct 03, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 48
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 extreme allergies and asthma, led him into the healthy home business in 2002, leaving behind a successful career on Wall Street. We are often unawar...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 47
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 HeartMath trainers who teach heart coherence to individuals, groups, and businesses. They use science-based techniques and coherence technology which ...
Sep 19, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 46
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. Discover the truth about your genetics and what lifestyle changes you must do in order to get to the root cause of all your symptoms! Learn from the ...
Sep 12, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 45
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 best-selling author of books such as "The Power of Self-Healing" and "Chicken Soup for The Chiropractic Soul.” He is the host of his radio show with ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 44
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 role. Whether you're curious about longevity secrets or eager to enhance your own lifespan, this episode offers practical insights and actionable strateg...
Aug 29, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 43
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 discuss not just the trends but also the science behind them, the pros and the cons, but also what you need to look out for before trying out any of the t...
Aug 20, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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 physical health, mindfulness offers a wealth of benefits for men of all ages. Our expert speakers share practical tips and strategies for incorporating ...
Aug 15, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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 deeper into what your body actually needs. They discuss how understanding supplementation is understanding your predisposition - and that varies in each ...
Aug 06, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 40
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 the quality of your sleep with the help of Sleep Expert and Creator of Sleep is a Skill, Mollie Eastman. Sleep Is a Skill is a company that optimizes ...
Aug 01, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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 scenes and on-screen. Eventually, she pursued the beat of entertainment by covering celebrities and morning shows. Throughout all of these, she has also...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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 Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and Women’s Weight Loss Expert. Dr. Stephanie and Karen also navigate through the basics t...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 expert, and Justin, a certified Functional Genomics Practitioner. Discover practical strategies to optimize your well-being, boost energy levels, and forti...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 you're undergoing perimenopause and menopause? Join us in this episode as Dr. Stephanie Nielsen, one of our in-house clinicians, dive into different re...
Jul 04, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 vibrance onto your health and life! From as simple as getting more sunlight to being more mindful about your sense of purpose, even just doing a couple of th...
Jun 27, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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 come for cheap at the expense of your data security. This is where the DNA Company comes in whose mission is firstly to give you understanding about y...
Jun 20, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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 athletes or individuals who intake testosterone without diving into the knowledge of how their bodies might react to these additional hormones. Some take it...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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 misconceptions on what causes cancer. One of these is the misconception on the BRCA gene which is actually a tumor suppressor instead of what it is known as: the...
Jun 06, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 31
