Naveen Jain: Your DNA Isn’t the Problem… Your Lifestyle Is | DSH #1823

In this wide-ranging conversation, entrepreneur and Viome founder Naveen Jain breaks down why most chronic disease isn’t caused by your DNA — but by your daily choices. After losing his father to stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Naveen shifted his focus from space and fusion energy to transforming healthcare through AI and gene expression testing. He explains why “healthy food” isn’t universal, why blindly taking supplements can backfire, and how your microbiome may be controlling inflammation, brain health, and immune function. The discussion expands beyond health into purpose, longevity, consciousness, brain-to-brain communication, and whether technology will eventually allow humans to upload skills — or even merge minds through AI. This is a big-picture conversation about health, personal responsibility, and the future of humanity. 🎯 What You’ll Learn • 🧬 Why 95% of chronic disease is driven by lifestyle — not genetics • 🦠 How your microbiome influences inflammation and overall health • 🥑 Why “healthy foods” can be harmful depending on your biology • 💊 The risks of taking supplements without personalized testing • 😰 How stress shuts down digestion and weakens immunity • 😴 Why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity • 🎯 How purpose and community impact longevity • 🤖 How AI is transforming personalized healthcare • 🧠 The ethics of brain-to-brain communication • 🚀 Why healthspan matters more than lifespan ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — Brain waves, remote action & ethical questions 0:36 — Finding purpose and redefining success 1:29 — Why success isn’t about money 2:23 — Raising curious, driven children 3:14 — Social media and the illusion of overnight success 6:41 — Health vs wealth: the tradeoff people regret 8:02 — Diet myths: keto, fasting & “healthy” foods 11:02 — Losing his father & starting Viome 12:27 — DNA vs RNA: gene expression explained 15:54 — Microbiome testing, AI & early cancer detection 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 💼 SPONSORS 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! Select Quote: https://www.selectquote.com/life-insurance 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Naveen Jain: https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/ Viome: https://www.instagram.com/viome/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🔑 Keywords Naveen Jain, Viome, Sean Kelly, Digital Social Hour, personalized health, microbiome testing, gene expression, RNA vs DNA, longevity podcast, AI healthcare, precision nutrition, supplements warning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.