What would it mean for your life if you felt empowered and in control of your health? After the loss of my parents when I was young and repeatedly seeing others struggle to maintain the activities they loved despite their symptoms, I was determined to find a new way to achieve and maintain optimal health. The DNA Advantage is a business, a podcast and a platform of learning that is focused on identifying our own unique needs so we can provide the elements that are essential for OUR health. I ...
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41. The Incredible Journey Toward Optimized Health with Helen Sanderson
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48:45Thanks for listening to this episode of The DNA Advantage: Healthy on Purpose. I was lucky enough to meet Helen Sanderson in a business development group and we connected on the topic of health improvement. In this interview, Helen shares her unique journey, the personal practices that support her vitality, and how she gained a view of her health t…
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40. Are Your Beliefs Supporting or Sabotaging Your Health?
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21:29Do your beliefs support your health—or silently sabotage it? In this episode, we dive into the hidden power of belief and how it shapes the way you care for your body, respond to symptoms, and make health decisions. Many of us unknowingly hand over our power, accepting limitations that keep us stuck. But what if a simple shift in mindset could open…
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39. What’s Really Disrupting Your Sleep? A Case Study Featuring Genetics & Hidden Factors
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16:15We all know how great it feels to get a good night’s sleep, but do we truly understand how much it impacts our health, focus, and daily performance? In this episode, we go beyond the usual sleep advice and take a deeper look at why sleep issues happen in the first place. Through an eye-opening case study, we walk through the investigative process—u…
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38. The Sleep Advantage: Unlocking Focus, Recovery & Longevity
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20:10High achievers push limits, but what if your greatest performance hack isn’t another workout or productivity trick—it’s better sleep? In this episode, we’re breaking down how quality sleep fuels cognitive sharpness, recovery, metabolism, and long-term health. You’ll learn why we take sleep for granted (until it’s a problem) and key strategies to op…
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37. The Focus Factor: How Your DNA Influences Attention & Clarity
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12:16Struggling with focus and attention? Your genetics may shed some light on what you can do to improve things. In this episode, we dive into the key genetic factors that influence mental clarity, concentration and all that goes with it. Learn how to uncover your unique DNA blueprint for focus, what genetic variations may play a role, and how to suppo…
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36. Sharpen Your Mind Naturally: How to Find What Helps You Focus
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15:35Struggling with focus and attention? Whether or not you have an ADD or ADHD diagnosis, there are natural ways to support and enhance mental clarity. In this episode of The DNA Advantage: Healthy on Purpose, we explore how self-awareness, diet, lifestyle, and environment impact focus. Plus, we dive into powerful natural remedies—including essential …
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35. Case Study: Discover What’s Interfering with Your Focus & Attention
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26:30Struggling with focus and attention? You’re not alone. In this episode, we uncover the hidden reasons behind distraction and mental fatigue—whether it’s lifestyle, environmental factors or genetics. Through key questions and DNA investigation, we’ll help you pinpoint your individual needs and take action. Plus, a real-life case study reveals how th…
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34. The Power of Focus: Finding the Root Cause of Poor Concentration
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17:41In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to chase symptoms instead of solutions. In this episode, we explore how to get to the heart of our focus and attention challenges. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions, and take targeted action to improve your health and performance. If you’re tired of guessing and ready for clarity,…
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33. Five Topics We Need to Learn for Our Health & Happiness
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20:43What does it really take to live a happy, healthy life? In this episode, we uncover five essential topics that shape our well-being: how to make friends as an adult, build wealth, raise a child, take leadership of our health, and manage stress effectively. These pillars impact every aspect of our lives, from resilience to a true sense of freedom an…
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32. Moving Forward with Purpose & Living with Intention
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38:34Welcome to episode 32! In this motivating conversation with Robyn Giffin, we dive into how to move our lives forward with purpose. Together, we explore the critical connection between physical, social, and emotional health—and share actionable ways to support all three. Tune in for strategies and inspiration to align your actions with your goals an…
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31. Where Are You on Your Health Journey? Identify Your Stage and How to Up-level
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19:16Are you stuck in symptom management, or have you moved into a more proactive approach to your health? In this episode, we explore four stages of health care: traditional symptom care, natural care, prevention care, and DNA health. Learn how to identify where you are in your journey and discover the next steps to elevate your health and performance …
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30. Take These 10 Steps to Create Your New Year’s Health & Performance Action Plan
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31:31Are you ready to level up your health and performance this year, but want some structure? In this episode, we break down 10 actionable steps to create a strategic New Year’s Action Plan tailored to your goals. This guide empowers you to align your health priorities with your ambition. From setting clear, measurable objectives to tracking progress a…
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29. Unlocking Your Health Potential: A Deep Dive Into DNA with Devyn Harakh
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35:30In this bonus episode, I join Devyn Harakh on the podcast “Dark Matter” to explore the transformative power of DNA health analysis. We discuss what led to my study of DNA, how understanding your genetic blueprint can improve health and performance, and who can benefit most from this cutting-edge approach. Whether you’re seeking peak performance or …
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28. How Our Health Is Influenced By Our Happiness
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22:49Did you know your happiness could be a powerful catalyst for better health? In this episode, we explore the science and strategies behind the happiness-health connection. Learn how your mindset and emotional well-being directly influence your physical health and discover practical steps to nurture both. Whether you’re striving for less stress, bett…
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27. Holiday Stress to Holiday Bliss: Transform Emotions, Reframe Memories & Create New Traditions
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11:41The holidays can bring joy, but they can also stir up challenging emotions rooted in past experiences. Unresolved feelings may lead to stress and even impact your health. In this episode, we explore how to process emotions, reframe painful memories, and turn them into growth opportunities. Learn how to create positive, healthy traditions that honor…
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26. Bonus Episode: Holiday Health Strategy Session, Part 2
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29:54Don’t let the holiday season sabotage your health and performance goals; make a plan that will support you through all the celebrations and stress. This episode will help you create a strategy that will make it much easier to stay focused on your goals and have an amazing holiday season. If you missed the first part of this series, catch episode #2…
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25. Bonus Episode: Holiday Health Strategy Session, Part 1
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22:50When we struggle to make it through the holidays and we don’t have a plan, it can feel like a set up for failure. In this bonus episode, I review three common challenges we experience during this busy time and why we need to identify the ones that are likely to affect us. Be sure to listen in and take notes on the things that could sabotage your he…
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24. ‘‘Tis the Season for Overwhelm, But Don’t Let That Affect Your Health & Performance Goals
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14:18Are you struggling to reach your health and performance goals? Or maybe you’re having trouble identifying what your goals should be. In this episode, discover proven strategies to avoid overwhelm and make steady progress toward the life you truly want. We will explore practical steps to gain clarity, make progress and avoid getting frustrated by wh…
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23. Demand Better Health: Get to Know Your Needs for a Stronger, Healthier Body
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26:44Are you settling for “good enough” when it comes to your health? In this episode, we challenged the status quo by exploring actionable strategies to better understand yourself and your unique needs. Learn how to set boundaries and raise your expectations in ways that will empower you to achieve better health and performance. This isn’t about doing …
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Are you feeling stuck, hitting plateaus, or sensing resistance in your journey toward optimal health and performance? In this episode, we dive into the mental obstacles that may be holding you back. From false beliefs and negative self-talk to the sneaky ways our mindset can limit progress, we uncover what’s really keeping you from moving efficient…
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21. How to Get to the Root Cause of Digestive Issues and How DNA Can Help
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15:14In this episode, we dive into a root cause approach to uncover and resolve common issues including acid reflux, heartburn, stomach discomfort and elimination issues. We dive into personalizing your digestive health strategies based on all you can learn from your body and your DNA. Discover how unresolved digestive challenges can impact overall heal…
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20. The Power of Knowing Your DNA: Supporting Your Physical Performance at Every Level
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16:30Discover how knowing your DNA can unlock a personalized approach to physical performance and wellness. In this episode, we explore the incredible value of DNA insights - from guiding you to the foods that fuel you best, to selecting the right form of nutrients in your supplements for optimal absorption. Learn how a DNA-based approach can support su…
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19. Take Control: Become the Influencer of Your Health
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16:36In this episode, we dive into the efforts needed to take control and become the primary influencer over your health. Discover the steps that lead to improvement and the way to personalize your approach. This isn’t about following trends - it’s about harnessing your own influence to make lasting changes in the specific areas of health that matter to…
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18. Untangling Symptoms: Three Steps to Start Uncovering the Root Cause of Your Health Issues
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13:05Are you overwhelmed by multiple symptoms and struggling to understand what’s really going on in your body? In this episode, I will help you make sense of your health challenges by breaking down three simple steps to start uncovering the root cause of your symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with chronic conditions, a cascade of symptoms or just prepar…
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17. How to Set Yourself Up for Ideal Health & Performance
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12:43It can feel tricky to achieve our health goals, but we need to make sure we’re setting ourselves up for success. In this episode, I share some strategies that can help you plan, stay motivated, and achieve your goals. If you enjoy this episode, check out some of the others and subscribe for notifications of newly released content. If you would like…
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16. What You Need to Know About DNA Testing
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30:32There are so many options when it comes to DNA testing, it’s important to know the facts so you can truly benefit. After you listen to this episode, you’ll better understand the types of DNA tests, the difference between DNA tests and conventional lab testing, what health factors you can learn from a DNA test and why doctors don’t typically run DNA…
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15. What’s it Take to Lose Weight & DNA Hints
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21:56Have you ever been frustrated by the inability to lose or gain weight? This episode helps explain some of the reasons and how knowing your DNA can offer great insights for personalizing your approach. If you enjoy this episode please subscribe and share with others who can benefit. If you would like to join my free community please click the link. …
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Welcome to The DNA Advantage podcast, Healthy On Purpose! I’m your host, Lisa Witherow and in this podcast we dive deep into what you can do to improve health and performance. Every week you’ll hear topics including natural ways to support health, valuable information you can learn from your DNA and inspiration and encouragement to stay committed t…
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14. Sleep for Your Health & How to Improve it
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27:28Your body is doing big things when you’re sleeping! Often times, we only give thought to sleep when we’re having problems falling asleep or staying asleep. This episode can help with that and it will also help you recognize why it’s important to always prioritize sleep. Please leave a comment subscribe and share this episode if you know anyone who …
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13. Knowing Your DNA Can Help Prevent Disease
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17:46Getting to know your body is powerful and recognizing what it’s telling you can help you prevent disease. Your DNA takes it to a whole new level and that’s what this episode covers. If you like this episode please subscribe and share. You can also join me in my private community on Facebook if you want to connect and ask questions. https://www.face…
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In this episode, I will be reviewing how stress impacts our DNA and five ways we can help counteract stress on a daily basis so we can avoid the negative health effects. If you enjoy my podcast and want notifications of new episodes, please subscribe, and if you would like access to more of my resources and live videos, I would love to have you joi…
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11. Now is the Time to Take Action for Health & Performance
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16:24There’s always a lot going on in life, but that’s all the more reason to invest some time in your health. This episode offers tips and encouragement on how to take a proactive approach for health, disease prevention and performance. If you find this episode helpful, please rate the show, subscribe and share with others. To join my community of heal…
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10. Three Critical Questions About DNA Testing are Answered
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6:57Have you ever wondered how many genes should be tested, if a DNA test can diagnose a disease, or if the tests just reveal risk factors? This episode covers those questions along with other insights that may help you better understand the health benefits of getting tested.
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9. MTHFR & Methylation: Their Impact on Our Health
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17:53In this episode I try to connect the dots between methylation, MTHFR and other genetic SNPs. This is likely the first of several segments as this is the introduction, including what methylation does, some of the genes that are involved in the methylation process and a few specifics about MTHFR C677T and MTHFR A1298C. Please be sure to post your com…
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8. The Relationship Between Your DNA and Nutrition
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10:12The truth is, the function of our DNA is reliant on nutrition and we need optimized DNA to receive nutrition. It’s one of the easiest things to change once we learn what our bodies truly need and this episode can help get you started.
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7. Disclaimer: There Are No Easy Answers, But That’s the Beauty of What DNA Offers
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11:20When we seek answers, we should first look within ourselves. This episode reveals some of the key questions we need to ask ourselves in order to reveal the best personalized health strategy for our unique needs.
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6. Five Key Points Shared in The Truth About Cancer Series and the Link to DNA
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5:25A few important highlights from the latest series from The Truth About Cancer and how it relates to DNA
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5. Help Your Loved Ones Overcome Their Fear of DNA Testing
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12:43When you have loved ones with health issues and they’re fearful about what DNA testing may tell them, this episode may offer some points you can share with them - or just share this podcast! Thanks for listening!
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4. Which DNA Test is Right for You and How You Can Learn About Your Health Factors
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12:21This episode reviews some of the basics about DNA testing for ancestry and health information, and ways to decipher the data. I would love it if you would join the discussion by commenting or posting a question for the next podcasts.
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3. How DNA Testing & Lab Tests Differ and How They Can be Used to Improve Your Health
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5:55If you’ve wondered how DNA test results can be used along with lab tests to overcome symptoms and promote health, this episode may be helpful. In addition to explaining the uses for DNA data, I also review what makes it different from other labs so you can put your data to work if you’ve already done testing.…
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2: How DNA Can Help You Overcome the Fear of Hereditary Disease
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7:37Do you need to resolve symptoms, overcome fear of disease, or stop the guessing game of diet, supplements and what is actually right for you? In this episode, learn how DNA testing and the review of your data for health information can change these things for you.
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1: Why I Believe Your Life Will Change When You Know Your DNA
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5:25This first podcast episode for The DNA Advantage is an introduction to the health information you can learn from your DNA and explains what led me to dive into this research with so much dedication.
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