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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1H 5M

Your DNA Has the Answers: Functional Genomics, Methylation & Personalized Health with Debi Bryk of MaxGen Labs

from The Beautifully Broken Podcast · host Freddie Kimmel

Debi Bryk has spent over eight years using functional genomics in clinical practice — and what she found changed everything about how she works with clients. In this conversation, Debi walks through the MaxGen Labs WORX panel, breaks down methylation in plain English, explains why MTHFR is only one piece of a much larger puzzle, and reveals why jumping straight to methylated B vitamins without knowing your COMT status can leave you feeling dramatically worse. She also unpacks how genetic variants in toxic response to plastics, pesticides, and seed oils can explain why some people develop chronic illness in environments that don't seem to affect others — and what you can actually do about it. Debi also explores the emerging role of lithium orotate in ADHD and Alzheimer's prevention, why low choline may be driving the mood and cognitive crisis more people experience every day, and shares her clinical framework for sequencing testing that dramatically accelerated healing and reduced costs for her clients by eliminating the guesswork entirely. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on MaxGen Labs testing at MaxGen Labs.  Episode Highlights  [00:00] Understanding Genetic Variants and Their Impact [09:40] The Power of Genetic Testing [19:21] Methylation and Its Role in Health [29:04] Epigenetics: Environment and Gene Expression [32:17] Understanding B12 Levels and Genetic Implications [33:31] Genetic Risks: Alzheimer's and Toxins [36:33] Precision Medicine and Personal Health [38:21] Neurotransmitter Dynamics and Mental Health [38:52] The Role of MAO and COMT in Neurotransmitter Regulation [43:33] The Impact of Supplements on Mental Health [47:07] Nutritional Insights: Choline and Creatine [48:32] The Importance of Comprehensive Testing [50:09] Future of Peptide Research and Safety Concerns [54:17] Closing Thoughts on Health and Wellness   Upgrade Your Health MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken     . CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Debi Bryk, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Genomics Specialist, and Director of Education at MaxGen Labs, joins the Beautifully Broken Podcast to break down how your genetic blueprint can reveal your optimal diet, detox capacity, neurotransmitter health, and disease risk — and why two-thirds of your genetic expression is still within your control.

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