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The DNA Advantage: Healthy On Purpose
by Lisa Witherow, MSc, FDN-P
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 hope you will listen in for the insights, inspiration and strategies for personalized health.
Episodes
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50. What Would it Mean for Your Future if You Became the Leader of Your Health?
Your health journey changes the moment you stop seeing yourself as a passive participant and start becoming the leader of your health. In this episode of The DNA Health Investigation, Lisa explores what it truly means to take leadership of your health — not through fear or perfection, but through...
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49. How Self-Awareness Can Completely Change Your Health Journey
Most people are taught to hand their health over to someone else. But what happens when you begin learning about and honoring your body instead? In this episode of DNA Health Investigation, we dive into the powerful connection between mindset, self-awareness, and health outcomes. The way you…
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48. Epigenetics Explained: Your DNA Isn’t Your Destiny When You Leverage Your Epigenetic Advantage
What if your genes weren’t your fate—but your blueprint? In this episode of DNA Health Investigation, we’re diving into one of the most empowering concepts in modern health: epigenetics. This is where science meets personal responsibility—and where you realize you have far more influence over…
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47. Five Ways to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays Without Missing the Joy
The holiday season doesn’t have to derail your health or leave you starting over in January. In this episode, I share five practical ways to stay healthy through the holidays by making intentional, realistic decisions that support your body. If you’re looking for holiday health tips, want to...
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46. How to Move Beyond Motivation and Into Action for Better Health
What if the key to better health isn’t feeling more motivated to stick to a new protocol or plan - but it’s more about discovering precisely what your body needs? In this episode, Lisa Witherow dives into how self-awareness helps you prioritize health and establish the foundation of true, lasting...
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45. What’s Really Getting in the Way of Your Health Goals?
When progress stalls or health goals feel out of reach, it’s easy to blame outside circumstances—your schedule, your genes, your age, or even other people. But what if blame itself is the biggest obstacle standing in your way? In this episode, we explore how the habit of blaming can keep you…
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44. Five Game-Changing Insights Your DNA Can Reveal About Your Health
Your DNA holds powerful information that can transform the way you eat, move, think and feel — but most people never tap into it. In this episode of The DNA Advantage: Healthy on Purpose, I’m sharing five of the most valuable insights your DNA can offer to help you make smarter, more personalized...
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43. When High Performance Hits a Wall and The Mistakes You Need to Avoid
High achievers are known for pushing through—but what happens when your body starts pushing back? Whether it’s fatigue, brain fog, or minor symptoms you’ve brushed off for months, unresolved health issues can quietly derail your focus, creativity, and stamina. In this episode, we shine a light on...
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42. Upgrade Your Habits to Up-level Your Life
If you’re wired for growth and driven to reach your potential, your health habits should match your ambition. In this episode of The DNA Advantage: Healthy on Purpose, we challenge the routines that no longer serve you and explore how upgrading even the smallest habits can create massive…
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41. The Incredible Journey Toward Optimized Health with Helen Sanderson
Thanks 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…
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40. Are Your Beliefs Supporting or Sabotaging Your Health?
Do 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...
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39. What’s Really Disrupting Your Sleep? A Case Study Featuring Genetics & Hidden Factors
We 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…
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38. The Sleep Advantage: Unlocking Focus, Recovery & Longevity
High 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...
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37. The Focus Factor: How Your DNA Influences Attention & Clarity
Struggling 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...
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36. Sharpen Your Mind Naturally: How to Find What Helps You Focus
Struggling 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…
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35. Case Study: Discover What’s Interfering with Your Focus & Attention
Struggling 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…
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34. The Power of Focus: Finding the Root Cause of Poor Concentration
In 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…
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33. Five Topics We Need to Learn for Our Health & Happiness
What 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...
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32. Moving Forward with Purpose & Living with Intention
Welcome 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...
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31. Where Are You on Your Health Journey? Identify Your Stage and How to Up-level
Are 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…
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30. Take These 10 Steps to Create Your New Year’s Health & Performance Action Plan
Are 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…
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29. Unlocking Your Health Potential: A Deep Dive Into DNA with Devyn Harakh
In 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...
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28. How Our Health Is Influenced By Our Happiness
Did 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…
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27. Holiday Stress to Holiday Bliss: Transform Emotions, Reframe Memories & Create New Traditions
The 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...
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26. Bonus Episode: Holiday Health Strategy Session, Part 2
Don’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...
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25. Bonus Episode: Holiday Health Strategy Session, Part 1
When 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...
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24. ‘‘Tis the Season for Overwhelm, But Don’t Let That Affect Your Health & Performance Goals
Are 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...
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23. Demand Better Health: Get to Know Your Needs for a Stronger, Healthier Body
Are 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...
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22. Identify What’s Holding You Back
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...
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21. How to Get to the Root Cause of Digestive Issues and How DNA Can Help
In 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...
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20. The Power of Knowing Your DNA: Supporting Your Physical Performance at Every Level
Discover 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...
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19. Take Control: Become the Influencer of Your Health
In 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...
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18. Untangling Symptoms: Three Steps to Start Uncovering the Root Cause of Your Health Issues
Are 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...
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17. How to Set Yourself Up for Ideal Health & Performance
It 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...
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16. What You Need to Know About DNA Testing
There 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…
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15. What’s it Take to Lose Weight & DNA Hints
Have 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...
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Welcome to Healthy On Purpose - Trailer
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...
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14. Sleep for Your Health & How to Improve it
Your 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...
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13. Knowing Your DNA Can Help Prevent Disease
Getting 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…
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12. How to Protect Your DNA from Stress
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...
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11. Now is the Time to Take Action for Health & Performance
There’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…
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10. Three Critical Questions About DNA Testing are Answered
Have 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
In 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...
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8. The Relationship Between Your DNA and Nutrition
The 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
When 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
A 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
When 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
This 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
If 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...
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2: How DNA Can Help You Overcome the Fear of Hereditary Disease
Do 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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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 hope you will listen in for the insights, inspiration and strategies for personalized health.
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Lisa Witherow, MSc, FDN-P
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