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!
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The Importance of Lifestyle, Genetics, and Community in Preventing Dementia with Julia Lundstrom
Season 3 · Episode 98
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 55:21
"When your brain is the happiest and healthiest it could be, you are the happiest and healthiest that you can be."
When we choose to live with a healthier lifestyle, we get to have better chances of preventing dementia. In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman is joined by Julia Lundstrom, CEO and Founder of Simple Smart Science. Julia is an author and neuroscience and brain health educator who travels the country teaching and speaking to groups on how to improve their memories, naturally. She has taught her strategies to over 345,000 people, providing expertise in the field of memory, dementia, alzheimer’s, and personalizing one’s health journey to reversing cognitive decline.
Join us as we uncover the strategies in preventing dementia as we dive into accessing the 10 pillars of brain health, discussing which genes greatly impact your brain, and what you can do about it.
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Fall Health Essentials: Immunity Boosting Tips and Tools
Season 3 · Episode 97
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 52:19
Are you ready to stay healthy this fall season?
Join our expert hosts, Dr. Lara Varden and Dr. Krista Kostroman, as we dive into staying healthy this fall season. This session will share essential tips and practical tools to enhance immunity, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and effective supplements. Learn how to strengthen your family's immune system with easy-to-implement strategies that ensure you stay healthy and thrive in this fall.
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How Natural and Artificial Light Sources Affect the Brain with Roudy Nassif of VivaRays
Season 3 · Episode 89
Thursday, September 4, 2025 • Duration 01:09:16
"The quality of our life is entirely dependent on the quality of light that is entering our eyes."
In this episode, Dr. Lara Varden, Dean of DNA University, brings back Roudy Nassif for the fourth time on the podcast to talk about how different sources and hues of light affect our brains, especially in the aspect of mental health and overall cognitive function. Roudy is the founder of Vivarays, leading the Light Revolution. His company is responsible for introducing the world's first circadian light-harmonizing eyewear. These glasses harmonize the adverse effects of artificial light coming from screens and indoor light bulbs, helping individuals sync with nature's rhythm for a more vibrant life.
Dr. Lara and Roudy first discuss what sets VivaRays apart, diving into the research behind their blue-light blocking glasses by going into the specific colors and hues that affect our bodies. The discussion goes from looking into the shade of blue blocked that comes at the cost of energy, to a variety of lenses that prevent that, to lenses that simulate the bonfire's amber hues for a restful night's sleep.
They also discuss the importance of light when it comes to aiding our mental health and our brain's capability to learn. This factors in our light environment, and our own personal habits that cause hyperactivity and disrupt our circadian rhythm.
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The DNA Company: Innovating for a Healthier Future with Kashif Khan and Tracy Wood
Season 3 · Episode 1
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 • Duration 46:10
Welcome to the DNA Talks Podcast, where we embark 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 at The DNA Company investigate your DNA and beyond!
Formerly known as the UNPILLED Podcast, the DNA Talks Podcast continues to be the innovative provider of functional genomics solutions for personalized and preventative health and wellness.
In this first episode, Kashif Khan and Tracy Wood share their personal experiences with transitioning to health from their respective fields. These involve breakthroughs that stem from their families' health concerns and reflect on what they could have done differently armed with the knowledge they possess now.
Now, as Kashif and Tracy respectively hold the positions of founder and CEO of the DNA Company, they delve into how the DNA Company is driving innovation in the personalized healthcare space. This innovation revolves around the science of epigenetics and how understanding your DNA can reshape your perspective on health. They discuss how testing and coaching programs offered by The DNA Company can facilitate positive changes in health management.
00:00 Introduction 02:23 Tracy's Backstory: Getting into Healthcare 11:35 The American Healthcare System 19:11 The Impact of The DNA Company 24:18 The Importance of Early Detection 25:59 Technology and Health 29:05 Medicare vs. Medicaid 33:04 How to Take Action 39:14 Kashif's Journey on Battling Chronic Conditions 41:38 Conclusion
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Season 2 Recap with Dr. Lara Varden
Season 2 · Episode 52
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 • Duration 22:19
Thank you for staying with us over the past two years as we journeyed through the field of functional genomics featuring a variety of exceptional biohackers!
Today’s episode is a special one as we close the book of our second season. With that, we bring you highlights from some of your favorite episodes:
Got Mold?: Clearing the Air on Mold and Mycotoxins with Jason Earle Kashif and Jason discuss the story behind GOT MOLD? and where the company is now today - providing user-friendly mold testing, spreading awareness on how pervasive mold is, and sharing knowledge on what to do about it. The main warnings that are given emphasis are the following: seeing moisture, smelling microbial scents, and feeling inflammation and the differences between the indoors and the outdoors.
Optimizing Your Health with the C60, One of the Most Powerful Antioxidants with Ken Swartz In this episode, Kashif is joined by Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” the Founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality C60 products available. Ken has run several research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor. During his research, he became aware of the powerful free radical neutralizing properties of C60.
Quantum Biology: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Frequencies and Health with Dr. Catherine Clinton - S2E36 Throughout this discussion, Kashif and Dr. Catherine take a deep dive into how our quantum biological system is intimately and inseparably connected to the world around us. Our relationship with the dirt beneath our feet, the sun, the wind, the water, the plants, the seasons, and other people
The Truth About Healing Long-Haul COVID with Dr. Michael Turner - S2E24 Kashif and Dr. Turner take a deep dive into what was discovered about long-haul COVID, firstly discussing how SARS-CoV 2 is a spike protein which indicates that it is highly similar to many human proteins yet in this case, it is a toxin that attracts inflammation and endothelium damage. They discuss how the virus has made autoimmune problems and microclots within the body.
Dealing with EMFs and Getting the Best from Your Water the Somavedic Way with Juraj Kočar
Season 2 · Episode 51
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 • Duration 44:56
Did you know that a single device can protect you from EMFs and give you structured water?
The Somavedic is the ultimate EMF effects mitigation device made from minerals that is definitely a need in today's generation filled with wireless technology and supercomputers just within our fingertips.
In this episode, Kashif is joined by Juraj Kočar, CEO of Attune Health and Somavedic Technologies. Juraj has a Master's Degree in Computer Science, and is a Biohacking and Health & Wellness Enthusiast. The mentioned companies revolve around health, and aims to make it accessible, also ensuring that their clients have what they need in order to get proper rest and recovery.
Kashif and Juraj discuss the effects of EMFs and how these are found everywhere. With that, they discuss the best practices in order to minimize these effects on our bodies. This also includes using the Somavedic and its different variations. In line with this, they also discuss the best locations to place your EMF devices to keep it away from your sleep, and the Somavedic device to maximize the benefits that it can give to your body.
Kashif and Juraj have also discussed the following highlights:
How EMFs increase free radicals that make aging go faster
The Outdated Safety Data on EMFs
The Science Behind the Somavedic
The Natural Process of Structuring Water
The Uses of the Three Different Varieties of Somavedic
Information Overload that Affects Neurology
Different Research Studies on EMF Awareness
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Visit the Attune Health website and check how it makes checking vital signs more accessible:
How EMFs Impact Your Health and Everyday Life with Nicolas Pineault
Season 2 · Episode 50
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 • Duration 01:10:19
EMFs are rapidly taking over our lives!
Electromagnetic Fields are emitted not just by our wi-fi connections and 5G, but they may be found even in our smart refrigerators, sleep trackers that run on bluetooth, and even artificial light. These affect our health negatively, and even contribute to making mold in our households grow.
This interview is hosted by Dr. Lara Varden, PhD. She is an in-house clinician of The DNA Company, and a scientist whose specialty is cellular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience. She is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, a licensed Ecclesiastical holistic health practitioner, certified functional genomics practitioner, and certified functional nutritional and lifestyle counselor. She is also the co-Founder and CEO of Sacred Genomics, and is an adjunct professor in Clarkson University.
Dr. Lara is joined by Nicolas Pineault, or more known as Nick, "The EMF Guy". Nick is the #1 bestselling author of The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs and an advocate for safe technologies. Through his unconventional approach blending humor, science and common sense, he’s becoming a leading voice on the topic of electromagnetic pollution and how it affects our health.
Dr. Lara and Nick discuss how EMFs may simply be known as the junk food of frequencies. More often than not though, it is posed to be seen as a positive contribution to society without exposing the risks and hazards that it is capable of doing. What is mostly shared is the convenience that it contributes in everyday life such as work, and the ease of access to the latest trends.
Throughout the episode, the following highlights were also discussed by Dr. Lara and Nick:
Effects of EMFs and how they manifest themselves in everyday life such as difficulty sleeping, decrease in libido, fatigue, headaches, etc.
Proper use of EMF-reducing inventions
The cellular effects of EMF
ICBE EMF
Electrosensitivity
Multiple devices, and other multiple sources of EMFs
Measuring EMF exposure
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Genetics and Breast Implant Illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield
Season 2 · Episode 49
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 • Duration 47:53
In this episode, Kashif is joined by Breast Implant Illness specialist, Dr. Robert Whitfield, M.D. Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for 26 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), breast implant removal surgery and advanced cosmetic procedures.
In addition to his exceptional work as a surgeon, Dr. Rob is a sought-after provider for his Breast Implant Illness Program (HARP). The protocols of HARP help to reduce systemic inflammation and assist patients who are both preparing or recovering from surgery. Dr. Rob's skills dovetail into a perfect balance of art and science and provide hope to scores of women looking to restore their health after BII.
Throughout the episode, Kashif and Dr. Whitfield dive into how Breast Implant Illness starts in the body, and how it was first detected. They highlighted how important it is to take a look into one's own genetics first before making any decision of having implants, especially if the person's genes does not permit it to detoxify huge amounts of toxins. Some of the topics under this discussion are as follows:
How foreign bodies (implants) trigger inflammation
4 Things that Make the Body Capable of Handling Inflammation
Hormonal metabolism and estrogen dominance
3 Ways the Implants Get Contaminated
Explant Procedures, and why they are needed
Minimizing the Inflammatory State during preparation and the explant operation proper
Supplements used by Dr. Whitfield in the procedure
If you wish to learn more from Dr. Whitfield, and inform yourself further on Breast Implant Illness, you may do so through the following channels:
Have you ever dealt with back pain that never seems to go away?
In this episode, Kashif is joined by Dr. Adam Gavine. Adam is a chiropractor working in Sydney Australia with a special interest in tendons and sports rehabilitation. He has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, a Masters of Chiropractic, is about to complete his Masters of Research and has just started his PhD at the University of Sydney. Adam specialises in a soft tissue technique called Active Release Techniques® (ART) and is a full body certified ART provider.
Adam is a certified member and specialist instructor of the Swiss DolorClast® Academy, and has trained practitioners in the use of shock wave therapy internationally since 2016. Adam also does contract work for EMS, a Swiss Medical Company which, in 1997, patented a ballistic technology that generates shock waves. They are the inventor’s of Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT). Adam is also the Director of Back to Function, where he works out of two clinics, one in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia and the other on the Central Coast one hour north of Sydney.
He is a published author having co-authored ‘Back Pain: how to build core stability for long-lasting relief’, which was published by Allen & Unwin in 2014.
Kashif and Adam discuss the wonders that Shock Wave Therapy is able to bring to the table - having both experienced it themselves, and Adam certified to implement the practice for over 7 years.
Shock Wave Therapy takes chiropractic services a step above with sound waves that travel to your body that bring beneficial effects on soft tissues. The way that this functions is through the release of cavitation bubbles which Adam discusses with Kashif, explaining that this was first discovered when it was used for internal methods that breaks kidney stones with the side effect of making back pain better.
Throughout the episode, here are the other points that were discussed by Kashif and Adam:
The story behind Adam and how chiropractic practice and shockwave therapy has helped him
How Adam implements shock wave therapy
Overcoming Addiction: Inspiration at Its Fittest with Charlie Engle
Season 2 · Episode 47
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 • Duration 01:01:53
Do you ever feel the need to turn your life around but you don't know how to?
The answer might be found through listening to the story of Charlie Engle as he shares about how he reached what seemed to be the impossible - 31 years of being sober, with the capability of running 31 hours straight at the age of 60. Getting to this point was a journey that started when he realized that the only way to save his life is by saving it himself.
In this episode, Kashif is joined by Charlie Engle. Charlie is a global ultra-endurance athlete who is the founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, one of the most ambitious expeditions in modern history. He is also one of the most accomplished ultramarathon runners in the world. Charlie is also the author of his own memoir, Running Man, and has teamed up with Matt Damon for Water.org. He is the Co-founder of Freedom from Addiction, and an Ambassador for the Ashley Addiction Treatment.
Throughout the discussion, Kashif pulls up Charlie's report and discusses how his DNA had impacted his life choices which includes binging. Kashif and Charlie also dove into the following topics:
How addiction works
The difference of pleasure and reward
How different genes impact our lives based on different ages and contexts
Changes that you can do the improve your own life
Charlie's 31st Anniversary of being sober: Running 31 hours straight
The purpose of physical activity
How your community defines you
If you wish to learn more from Charlie, you may do so in the following channels:
Learn more about the World's First Global Adventure Series from the Lowest Places on Earth to the Highest Points on the Planet: https://www.5point8project.com/
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How Algae Restores Mitochondria Health & Increases Longevity with Catharine Arnston - S2E39 Would you believe that it was possible to have all the nutrients of a plate filled with vegetables with just one tiny tablet?
This was made possible through the power of algae namely spirulina and chlorella. The study and accessibility to algae is not widely known but it is capable of giving the amount of nutrients that the body needs in order to prevent aging and disease. Algae is considered to have the highest protein, is the most nutrient dense, with the highest chlorophyll in the world, and is also endorsed by agencies. In fact, it is making its name after being successfully used by NASA as a supplement for astronauts.
Detox and Inflammation: The Hidden Factors Behind Weight Loss with Cassie Bjork In this episode, Kashif is joined by Cassie Bjork, RD, a globally recognized industry leader in weight loss. She is the CEO of Redefined Weight Loss and #1 International Best Selling Author of “Why Am I Still Fat?: The Hidden Keys to Unlocking That Stubborn Weight Loss.” A registered dietitian for a decade and a half, Cassie has helped thousands of people achieve the bodies they want by supercharging their metabolism and unlocking their weight loss.
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What a 'normal' body feels like
Pain as your body's signal to indicate something wrong
Treating symptoms instead of masking
Back pain, and all other aches in the body
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