Genetics Set You Up | #upgradedbiology

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Kashif, founder of The DNA Company, to explore how functional genomics can transform health, prevent chronic disease, and empower individuals to become the CEO of their own wellbeing.

Kashif shares his own journey from running a successful PR and marketing firm to battling debilitating migraines, eczema, psoriasis, and anxiety — and how uncovering the interaction between his genetics and environmental exposures completely changed his life. Through functional genomics, he discovered that his genes weren’t the problem on their own — it was how his environment, lifestyle, and nutrition interacted with them.

📢 We Talked About

- Why traditional genetic testing often creates fear instead of empowerment

- How functional genomics focuses on actionable choices, not disease predictions

- Why people with the same “bad genes” can have radically different health outcomes

- The real story behind BRCA genes, breast cancer risk, and hormone metabolism

- Why women’s hormonal health has been misunderstood — and how genomics changes that-

The connection between genetics, mental health, dopamine, anxiety, and depression

- How personalized data can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary medication

We also discuss why “one-size-fits-all” medicine fails, how elite athletes are often mismanaged hormonally, and why small, personalized habit changes — when aligned with your DNA — can add 10–15 healthy years to your life.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in preventive medicine, hormone health, mental wellness, longevity, and taking control of their health with clarity instead of fear.

RESOURCES:

The DNA Company (Genetic Testing) https://www.thednacompany.com

BioThrive Health (Dr. Tami’s Clinic & Podcast) Support Email: Info@biothrive.health

Dr. BJ Fogg – Tiny Habits & Behavior Change https://www.tinyhabits.comhttps://behaviordesign.stanford.edu

Harvard Longevity Study (Lifestyle & Life Expectancy) https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/healthy-lifestyle-can-add-years-to-life

Functional Medicine & Epigenetics (General Reference) https://www.ifm.org

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