Eat for Your Genetics: Dr. Sheri Levy on Personalized Testing for Energy, Mood, Gut Health & Weight

In this episode of What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Sheri Levy, a functional medicine genetic nutrition specialist and creator of SexyStrongLife®, to talk about what it actually means to "eat for your biology." Sherry breaks down the "why" behind symptoms—and how personalized lab testing can reveal your authentic diet, gut and microbiome balance, nutrient gaps, and hidden triggers like inflammation, food sensitivities, chemicals, and mold. The conversation goes deep (and stays practical): MTHFR gene "snips," methylated B vitamins, parasites vs. internet trends, smarter sushi habits (yes, the wasabi + ginger thing), detox that actually supports your body daily, and why hydration only works if you're adding minerals. They also get into big questions your group chat is already asking: alcohol, GLP-1s and the importance of an exit strategy, and what "better food" really means in a processed world. Plus, Sheri shares her personal story of healing after a breast cancer diagnosis and how it reshaped her approach to nutrition, testing, and long-term health. Mentioned in this episode The "4 pillar labs" approach (genetics + gut + deep nutrition + inflammation/antibodies/triggers) MTHFR + methylated B vitamins/folate Parasite protocols (and why random cleanses can backfire) Detox basics: fiber, sweating/infrared sauna, hydration + bowel regularity Bottled water vs. filtration + why minerals matter Organic priorities: Clean 15 / Dirty Dozen framework Alcohol tolerance + inflammation risk GLP-1s: digestion effects + having an exit plan Sponsor break: Leaf & Flower (code mentioned in audio) Timestamps: 14:19:29 – Quick disclaimer: not medical advice 14:19:41 – Introducing Sheri Levy + what she does (functional medicine + genetic nutrition) 14:20:41 – What is a diagnostic nutrition practitioner? "Getting to the why" 14:21:25 – The "4 pillar labs": genetics/diet, gut microbiome, deep nutrient testing, inflammation/antibodies + triggers 14:23:05 – Personalized plans: diet, supplements, detox support (no one-size-fits-all) 14:24:01 – What genetics can tell you: protein, coffee, fasting window, exercise, macros 14:25:02 – Testing families (and even pets) + parenting "this makes sense now" moments 14:28:06 – MTHFR "snips": mood/anxiety links + why it's often a nutrient issue 14:31:23 – Parasites, microbiome testing, and why random parasite protocols can wipe good bacteria 14:34:40 – "Sushi trick": reputable sushi, wasabi + ginger purpose, avoid raw salmon 14:37:18 – Most toxic foods: processed foods, chemicals, and why quality sourcing matters 14:40:09 – Lone Star tick / alpha-gal conversation + micro-dosing/tolerance approach 14:41:41 – Detox favorites: daily detox mindset, fiber binding, infrared sauna, hydration 14:42:31 – NAC + sauna: timing myth + what matters more (bowel movements + sweating) 14:44:05 – 72-hour water fast: benefits, mineral requirement, realistic expectations 14:45:15 – Sponsor break: Leaf & Flower + discount code mention 14:46:01 – Alcohol: nutrigenomics + inflammation tradeoffs 14:47:49 – GLP-1s: digestion shutdown + why you need an exit strategy 14:49:18 – Water: spring vs filtration, reverse osmosis + adding minerals back 14:52:33 – Mineral salts (Baja Gold mention) + hydration formula + urine color guidance 14:55:42 – "Instagram says it's real" + life expectancy, cancer stats, detox genes 15:00:38 – Sheri's breast cancer story + what she changed (testing, deficiencies, gut issues) 15:02:40 – Raw vegan attempt vs her genetics + adding marine/animal protein + supplements 15:05:32 – Organic priorities: Clean 15/Dirty Dozen, restaurant ordering hacks 15:09:01 – If you can't test: simplest upgrades (remove chemicals, fermented foods, better water) 15:10:17 – Washing produce: farmer trust, why soaking can't remove systemic pesticides 15:13:19 – Future vision: testing kids early + "owner's manual" idea 15:14:40 – Where to find Sherry + closing CTA   Guest contact info Dr. Sheri Levy, Functional Medicine Genetic Nutrition Specialist and the Creator of SexyStrongLife® and Journey to Organic. Website: SexyStrongLife.com Instagram: SheriLevy_JourneyToOrganic If this resonated, send it to a friend, and please rate/review/comment. If you're watching on YouTube, subscribe for BTS + exclusive clips.