WEBVTT - Good Risings: DNA to Empower Your Wellness Journey 0:00:03.279 --> 0:00:06.560 Have you ever thought about how incredibly complex I spit is. 0:00:07.280 --> 0:00:11.280 It may only be water, but just aliva isn't simple? 0:00:11.800 --> 0:00:16.400 That remaining one percent holds incredibly meaningful information that could 0:00:16.480 --> 0:00:19.400 change everything. And I'm not just talking about your family 0:00:19.440 --> 0:00:24.000 treat Hi. I'm barretton Day Thurston and on this season 0:00:24.000 --> 0:00:26.520 of Spit and I Heart Radio podcast with twenty three 0:00:26.520 --> 0:00:30.400 and Me, we explore how DNA isn't just about ancestry, 0:00:30.720 --> 0:00:37.440 it can also be key to understanding your health. Yo, Yo, 0:00:37.560 --> 0:00:41.199 welcome back now. Adrian Mina knows a thing or two 0:00:41.240 --> 0:00:44.400 about staying healthy. She's a health and wellness coach, a 0:00:44.440 --> 0:00:48.840 fitness influencer, and host of the podcast Good Risings, Level 0:00:48.920 --> 0:00:53.680 Up Latte. Living a healthy lifestyle maybe Adrian's passion, but 0:00:53.760 --> 0:00:57.160 it's also her job. She's all up to speed on 0:00:57.200 --> 0:01:00.600 the latest advancements and cutting age practices that could lead 0:01:00.640 --> 0:01:03.840 to better health, and as a trainer, it's important that 0:01:03.880 --> 0:01:06.720 she not only understands these advancements, but also that she 0:01:06.800 --> 0:01:10.959 applies them to her own life. In this episode, Adrian 0:01:11.040 --> 0:01:13.880 shares her personal health journey after receiving her twenty three 0:01:13.920 --> 0:01:16.760 and Me test results last year. Upon learning that she 0:01:16.840 --> 0:01:20.479 was at higher risk for diabetes. Adrian took action right 0:01:20.520 --> 0:01:23.440 away and set out to make significant changes to her 0:01:23.480 --> 0:01:28.400 diet and workout routine. By sharing her story, Adrian hopes 0:01:28.440 --> 0:01:31.360 to inspire others to get a better understanding of their 0:01:31.480 --> 0:01:35.680 DNA and take action themselves. There's no time like right 0:01:35.720 --> 0:01:39.120 now to take more control of your health. So listening 0:01:39.520 --> 0:01:42.919 as Adrian shares her journey and how a better understanding 0:01:43.000 --> 0:01:45.880 of your DNA can empower you to make changes in 0:01:45.959 --> 0:01:57.760 your own life. Good Risings. I'm Adrian Nina and this 0:01:57.920 --> 0:02:05.760 is good rising level of Latte for those of you 0:02:05.800 --> 0:02:08.000 who are joining me for the first time. I'm a 0:02:08.080 --> 0:02:11.359 health and wellness coach and fitness influencer in Los Angeles. 0:02:11.880 --> 0:02:14.959 You can find me on Instagram at well Trained Body. 0:02:16.000 --> 0:02:18.640 In my line of work, a major aspect of being 0:02:18.639 --> 0:02:22.400 respected and also maintaining respect is to not only be 0:02:22.480 --> 0:02:25.040 aware of the advancements at the cutting edge of health 0:02:25.080 --> 0:02:28.040 and wellness, but also to apply them in my own 0:02:28.120 --> 0:02:32.000 life and in my relationship with my own body. That 0:02:32.040 --> 0:02:34.919 goes for everything from what and how we eat, to 0:02:35.160 --> 0:02:38.440 when and how we train, to how we recover, to 0:02:38.560 --> 0:02:41.959 the devices that help us do those things, and, most optimally, 0:02:42.800 --> 0:02:46.160 for any good trainer. It's never just about aesthetics. It's 0:02:46.160 --> 0:02:50.880 about well being. It's about lifelong mobility. It's about ensuring 0:02:50.919 --> 0:02:53.440 that we can live life to the fullest as long 0:02:53.480 --> 0:02:56.880 as we have the opportunity. It's my passion and it's 0:02:56.919 --> 0:03:01.080 also my job. Information is just the beginning to permeate 0:03:01.440 --> 0:03:04.799 mainstream media about the role our genetics play in our 0:03:04.800 --> 0:03:08.440 own health. Health is in our d n A, not 0:03:08.600 --> 0:03:11.799 only its role in certain elements and diseases, but how 0:03:11.840 --> 0:03:15.720 our bodies react to different foods and certain exercises. Our 0:03:15.840 --> 0:03:19.040 genes are the coding of our body. They are the 0:03:19.080 --> 0:03:25.040 foundation of our entire physiology, our cellular blueprint. Understanding our 0:03:25.160 --> 0:03:29.120 genes is part of understanding ourselves, and in some cases, 0:03:29.560 --> 0:03:32.160 it's the kind of information that can help us dodge 0:03:32.200 --> 0:03:37.320 the bullet of hereditary illness. For every obvious reason, I 0:03:37.440 --> 0:03:39.800 set out on a journey to get a better grasp 0:03:40.160 --> 0:03:43.320 on my own genetics. I teamed up with twenty three 0:03:43.360 --> 0:03:45.880 and Me and I want to spend this week talking 0:03:45.880 --> 0:03:49.560 about my journey, my understanding, and my perspective with you. 0:03:50.360 --> 0:03:52.440 Twenty three and Me is one of the most popular 0:03:52.480 --> 0:03:55.520 options when it comes to getting an insight look at 0:03:55.520 --> 0:04:00.360 our genes. The entire process was incredibly easy. I went 0:04:00.400 --> 0:04:03.680 to their website and ordered the at home kit. It 0:04:03.840 --> 0:04:06.960 usually takes about three to five days to arrive. I 0:04:07.000 --> 0:04:10.760 registered my kit to my personal account, which is safe insecure. 0:04:11.760 --> 0:04:14.400 Then I spit in the tube, which actually takes a 0:04:14.440 --> 0:04:17.520 little bit more effort than I would have guests, it's 0:04:17.560 --> 0:04:20.799 a whole lot of spit. Then when I was done, 0:04:20.880 --> 0:04:23.839 I sent it back using the prepaid return shipping label. 0:04:24.320 --> 0:04:26.760 Three weeks later, I received an email to let me 0:04:26.800 --> 0:04:30.240 know my reports were ready and my online account. I 0:04:30.360 --> 0:04:33.000 logged in and all the information was there and ready 0:04:33.040 --> 0:04:36.880 for me to delve into. Of course, there are incredible 0:04:36.880 --> 0:04:39.760 aspects of these tests outside of the context of health. 0:04:40.520 --> 0:04:44.240 I was eager to learn more about my ancestry, and 0:04:44.320 --> 0:04:47.960 the platform lays that out in really beautiful diagrams, even 0:04:48.000 --> 0:04:51.080 traces our lineage from one generation to the next, as 0:04:51.080 --> 0:04:54.839 we move across the continents, in some cases all the 0:04:54.839 --> 0:04:58.960 way back to our very first human ancestors. It's actually 0:04:58.960 --> 0:05:01.960 really beautiful to have a deeper understanding of who we are, 0:05:02.279 --> 0:05:04.719 where we come from, and all the people who existed 0:05:04.760 --> 0:05:08.120 before us, all of them in some way responsible for 0:05:08.160 --> 0:05:12.039 the fact that we exist. Then, of course we learn 0:05:12.080 --> 0:05:15.400 about how those people who came before us impacted us 0:05:15.480 --> 0:05:18.480 on a genetic level. What kind of things did they 0:05:18.520 --> 0:05:21.840 pass on that we should be aware of, and what 0:05:21.920 --> 0:05:24.080 kinds of things did they pass on that might just 0:05:24.279 --> 0:05:27.720 be enlightening. For example, I learned that I have an 0:05:27.760 --> 0:05:33.320 increased likelihood of developing type two diabetes. Interestingly enough, type 0:05:33.320 --> 0:05:36.640 two diabetes is the perfect example of a disease we 0:05:36.720 --> 0:05:40.880 can be genetically predisposed to, but also alter our own 0:05:40.920 --> 0:05:45.080 outcome through diet and exercise. I'm excited to share this 0:05:45.160 --> 0:05:48.320 journey with you to express how incredibly easy it is 0:05:48.360 --> 0:05:51.520 to take action and make changes to our lives with 0:05:51.560 --> 0:05:54.760 a better understanding of our DNA. And there is no 0:05:54.960 --> 0:05:59.120 time like the present to take more control of your health. Today, 0:05:59.160 --> 0:06:01.040 I'm going to be sharing more of what I've learned 0:06:01.080 --> 0:06:04.760 about myself from participating in this process. It's fun in 0:06:04.800 --> 0:06:08.920 a few different ways. Obviously, some things I was surprised 0:06:08.960 --> 0:06:13.320 to learn. Other things I always suspected and felt vindicated 0:06:13.360 --> 0:06:16.680 by my reports. I know my good rising to co 0:06:16.800 --> 0:06:20.279 host Brian from Grateful Grains talks a lot about how 0:06:20.320 --> 0:06:24.120 he always suspected mosquitoes preferred to bite him over literally 0:06:24.160 --> 0:06:27.400 anyone else He ended up covered in bites and everyone 0:06:27.440 --> 0:06:31.200 else would be clear. He swore he was a mosquito magnet, 0:06:31.680 --> 0:06:34.560 and it actually turned out that was a genetic trait 0:06:34.600 --> 0:06:37.760 of his. And by the way, this is something Brian 0:06:37.800 --> 0:06:40.480 and I have in common my whole life. I've had 0:06:40.560 --> 0:06:43.960 to pile on the organic deep free repellent for my 0:06:44.000 --> 0:06:48.160 adventurous outdoors. Anytime I step outside, I'm like a buffet 0:06:48.160 --> 0:06:52.039 for mosquitoes. I knew we weren't crazy. I also learned 0:06:52.080 --> 0:06:55.120 that I'm not likely to have a photo sneeze reflex. 0:06:55.920 --> 0:06:58.520 This was especially interesting because at the time I didn't 0:06:58.560 --> 0:07:03.360 even know what a photo sneeze reflex was. Apparently certain 0:07:03.360 --> 0:07:06.480 people tend to sneeze when they're exposed to sunlight, which 0:07:06.520 --> 0:07:10.160 sounds like a very special kind of hell. So thank 0:07:10.240 --> 0:07:14.000 goodness I dodged that bullet. Another interesting thing I learned 0:07:14.040 --> 0:07:17.960 is that I am more likely to experience motion sickness. Again, 0:07:18.280 --> 0:07:21.240 I've always wondered what I was doing wrong. Was I 0:07:21.280 --> 0:07:24.080 eating too quickly before getting into a car. Were I 0:07:24.160 --> 0:07:26.720 looking at the wrong spot on the road. Was it 0:07:26.760 --> 0:07:29.920 potentially something to do with sleep or a screen time 0:07:30.240 --> 0:07:33.120 or over exertion or is it the driver to blame. 0:07:33.400 --> 0:07:36.920 Turns out it's quite possible it's genetic. I'll say. One 0:07:37.000 --> 0:07:39.480 of the most surprising things I learned about is that 0:07:39.600 --> 0:07:43.040 I'm more likely to be able to match a musical pitch. 0:07:43.720 --> 0:07:46.360 I actually can't seem to save my life, but that 0:07:46.480 --> 0:07:49.440 might be a result of the instrument and not my 0:07:49.560 --> 0:07:54.360 sense of pitch. So it definitely made me consider whether 0:07:54.400 --> 0:07:57.360 I might be able to pick up a piano or guitar. 0:07:57.920 --> 0:08:01.000 Friends of mine also loved learning more about things like 0:08:01.040 --> 0:08:04.480 whether or not they're more likely to dislike cilantro or 0:08:04.520 --> 0:08:07.640 have a fear of heights, or what ear wax type 0:08:07.680 --> 0:08:11.200 they'll have, and even what their ice cream flavor preferences. 0:08:11.680 --> 0:08:14.239 It really is crazy to see how much of who 0:08:14.280 --> 0:08:17.240 we are is written in our genes. While all of 0:08:17.240 --> 0:08:20.480 these little bits of information about my health were really 0:08:20.520 --> 0:08:23.440 fun to learn about, I also learned several more serious 0:08:23.480 --> 0:08:26.800 things about my health. Scientists are still trying to understand 0:08:26.880 --> 0:08:29.640 how genetics play a role in our health. It's just 0:08:29.800 --> 0:08:33.439 one part of a person's health or a manifestation of traits. 0:08:33.440 --> 0:08:37.720 Everyone's environment is really important too. Like I mentioned, I 0:08:37.800 --> 0:08:41.760 have an increased likelihood to develop type two diabetes. Again, 0:08:41.920 --> 0:08:45.400 the wonderful thing about knowing that is that it fortifies 0:08:45.520 --> 0:08:48.400 ways I can double down on my health, to avoid 0:08:48.480 --> 0:08:52.120 refine carbs at its sugars and seed oils, and to 0:08:52.280 --> 0:08:56.400 keep my cardiovascular fitness in check. Not that that's never 0:08:56.480 --> 0:08:59.400 really been a question for me. I also have an 0:08:59.440 --> 0:09:03.480 increased flihood to weigh more than the average person, which 0:09:03.600 --> 0:09:07.719 of course exacerbates all kinds of different conditions and elements. 0:09:08.360 --> 0:09:11.120 It makes me wonder if my career choice was in 0:09:11.160 --> 0:09:14.360 any way a result of my own intuition. Knowing what 0:09:14.400 --> 0:09:17.199 I might potentially have in store if I went down 0:09:17.320 --> 0:09:21.400 the wrong road. I also learned about my chronic kidney disease, 0:09:22.120 --> 0:09:26.040 a p O L one related. Again, this is simply 0:09:26.080 --> 0:09:29.120 something to be aware of. Kidney health goes hand in 0:09:29.200 --> 0:09:32.960 hand with what we're putting into our bodies, what we're eating, 0:09:33.240 --> 0:09:38.720 what we're drinking, environmental toxins, and medication. My report helped 0:09:38.720 --> 0:09:41.840 me set a baseline for a more personalized bonus plan 0:09:41.960 --> 0:09:45.920 for myself. For example, the fact that I'm likely to 0:09:46.000 --> 0:09:49.319 consume more caffeine than most has led to my careful 0:09:49.360 --> 0:09:53.160 consideration of my daily intake. The fact that I'm likely 0:09:53.160 --> 0:09:56.360 intolerant to lactose has given me more watchful eye in 0:09:56.440 --> 0:09:59.880 relation to how I'm feeling after eating or drinking dairy. 0:10:00.640 --> 0:10:03.880 Like I said, genes are just one factor and outcome. 0:10:04.520 --> 0:10:08.320 Even if two people have the same genetic disposition, their 0:10:08.320 --> 0:10:11.680 health can still differ drastically if they have different lifestyles. 0:10:12.720 --> 0:10:16.200 Unequal access to medical care is another problem that exists 0:10:16.240 --> 0:10:19.360 all around the country, where some communities have far better 0:10:19.400 --> 0:10:23.640 resources than others. Those who live in disadvantaged areas are 0:10:23.720 --> 0:10:27.120 often at a higher risk for poor health. This is 0:10:27.160 --> 0:10:30.240 an issue that needs to be addressed so that everyone 0:10:30.320 --> 0:10:34.079 has a fair chance at living a healthy life. Today 0:10:34.160 --> 0:10:37.960 I'm jumping in on taking accountability for our health and wellness, 0:10:38.520 --> 0:10:41.920 and of course i am. This is my literal job. 0:10:42.679 --> 0:10:47.000 There are really innumerable excuses people find not to do 0:10:47.040 --> 0:10:49.480 the work, and it's not like they don't make sense. 0:10:49.960 --> 0:10:53.080 Oftentimes it's so easy to avoid digging in on the 0:10:53.080 --> 0:10:56.280 work that needs to be done because our excuses are 0:10:56.320 --> 0:11:00.960 so relevant. Right, we really do face in surmountable odds. 0:11:01.040 --> 0:11:06.240 Sometimes we're too busy, we have too many obligations. Work 0:11:06.280 --> 0:11:09.720 comes first, kids come first. Maybe it's that we just 0:11:09.880 --> 0:11:12.480 feel so far away from our goals. It's hard to 0:11:12.520 --> 0:11:16.200 imagine getting started in the first place. I've worked with 0:11:16.320 --> 0:11:19.319 hundreds of people from all kinds of walks of life, 0:11:19.920 --> 0:11:23.640 from first timers all the way to professional athletes. I 0:11:23.679 --> 0:11:26.480 can tell you the first step is learning to ignore 0:11:26.600 --> 0:11:29.360 those voices in our head and just making it happen 0:11:30.200 --> 0:11:34.000 every single day. We're flooded in the media with one 0:11:34.080 --> 0:11:37.760 size fits all solutions, and they don't work for every individual, 0:11:38.440 --> 0:11:41.560 but there's a baseline. We develop a plan and we 0:11:41.679 --> 0:11:46.160 stick to it. Like I mentioned earlier, our genetic profile 0:11:46.280 --> 0:11:48.840 can have a big impact on how our bodies respond 0:11:49.000 --> 0:11:52.480 to the application of different health and wellness endeavors, so 0:11:52.640 --> 0:11:56.160 understanding our genetics can be a big part of developing 0:11:56.440 --> 0:12:00.160 that plan. We use this information to better understand our 0:12:00.160 --> 0:12:03.760 bodies and what we can do to stay healthy. We've 0:12:03.840 --> 0:12:07.480 certainly all heard the adage knowledge is power, and in 0:12:07.559 --> 0:12:10.360 regards to our health and wellness, this couldn't be more 0:12:10.360 --> 0:12:15.280 true for me. Knowing more about my genetic profile allowed 0:12:15.360 --> 0:12:19.000 me to be much more focused in my wellness journey. 0:12:19.520 --> 0:12:23.600 Finding out about my increased likelihood to develop chronic kidney 0:12:23.600 --> 0:12:27.199 disease was the most alarming for me. With a bit 0:12:27.240 --> 0:12:30.400 of research, I learned that it's actually something that is 0:12:30.520 --> 0:12:34.480 quite common in adults in the US. While I was 0:12:34.559 --> 0:12:38.320 relieved that only one variant was detected, meaning that I'm 0:12:38.360 --> 0:12:42.600 not at an increased risk, it's still put that important 0:12:42.679 --> 0:12:46.880 level of awareness in me again. Knowing this makes me 0:12:46.920 --> 0:12:50.439 want to prioritize taking better care of my kidneys by 0:12:50.480 --> 0:12:54.280 being cautious of my food and beverage intake. It's not 0:12:54.360 --> 0:12:58.280 that I'm being reactive, It's that I'm now equipped with 0:12:58.320 --> 0:13:01.320 how I can be proactive of the same can be 0:13:01.400 --> 0:13:04.240 said for people with an increased likelihood for heart disease, 0:13:04.520 --> 0:13:09.480 siliacs disease, high cholesterol, and even Alzheimer's. And all of 0:13:09.480 --> 0:13:12.360 these cases, diet and exercise are known to play a 0:13:12.400 --> 0:13:16.359 direct role in outcome. If we can change our lifestyle 0:13:16.600 --> 0:13:21.200 early enough, with follow through with action, we could potentially 0:13:21.240 --> 0:13:25.079 avoid the ailments altogether. I want to expand a bit 0:13:25.120 --> 0:13:28.240 on something I mentioned earlier about access to health care 0:13:28.320 --> 0:13:34.160 and marginalized communities. Again, marginalized communities lack access to quality 0:13:34.160 --> 0:13:38.440 health care, and this often results in poorer health outcomes 0:13:38.480 --> 0:13:42.440 and a greater risk for certain diseases. So when we 0:13:42.520 --> 0:13:45.680 get the valuable time with a health care professional. It's 0:13:45.720 --> 0:13:49.040 important we are able to discuss health with our doctors 0:13:49.440 --> 0:13:53.600 more specifically. I'm sure it's pretty obvious how having genetic 0:13:53.600 --> 0:13:56.880 reports can help people in these communities take control of 0:13:56.960 --> 0:14:01.439 their health. They provide information about their for certain conditions. 0:14:02.160 --> 0:14:05.839 This knowledge gives people the ability to have more informed, 0:14:06.200 --> 0:14:11.200 personalized conversations with health care providers, which will ultimately benefit 0:14:11.280 --> 0:14:16.600 their health, wellness, and disease management overall. Additionally, knowing our 0:14:16.640 --> 0:14:19.920 genetics can help us to make informed decisions about things 0:14:19.960 --> 0:14:23.400 like family planning. For example, if we know we are 0:14:23.400 --> 0:14:26.880 at increased risk for a certain disease, how can that 0:14:26.960 --> 0:14:29.640 impact our children so that they can be treated early 0:14:29.680 --> 0:14:34.320 if necessary. Ultimately, genetics is a powerful tool in our 0:14:34.480 --> 0:14:37.720 arsenal that can help us better understand our bodies and 0:14:37.760 --> 0:14:40.720 make informed decisions about our health. As it relates to 0:14:40.840 --> 0:14:46.240 marginalized communities, genetic testing can empower people to take control 0:14:46.320 --> 0:14:48.600 of their health and well being just by knowing the 0:14:48.720 --> 0:14:51.880 right questions to ask. I know first hand it's better 0:14:51.920 --> 0:14:54.600 to walk into a doctor's office with a grasp on 0:14:54.680 --> 0:14:57.480 your needs and a little bit of extra knowledge about 0:14:57.480 --> 0:15:01.000 the state of your own health. Learning about my genetics 0:15:01.200 --> 0:15:03.640 was one way I took hold of that power. Getting 0:15:03.680 --> 0:15:06.720 a grasp on our code, the things that are literally 0:15:06.760 --> 0:15:09.920 written in our genetics, is the first step at taking 0:15:09.920 --> 0:15:14.119 control of our destiny. It's the first step in implementing 0:15:14.160 --> 0:15:18.640 a plan. It's the very first step in accepting accountability 0:15:18.840 --> 0:15:25.640 for our own health. I believe there's an incredible connection 0:15:25.680 --> 0:15:28.880 between our minds and our bodies, one that we've only 0:15:28.920 --> 0:15:32.960 just begun to comprehend. Intuition is one of those aspects 0:15:33.120 --> 0:15:37.200 of the human experience that the strictly science minded crowd 0:15:37.320 --> 0:15:40.440 tends to scoff at. In my case, I consider my 0:15:40.520 --> 0:15:43.320 career in the field of health, my journey and fitness, 0:15:43.440 --> 0:15:46.600 and I reflect on what I discovered when I looked 0:15:46.600 --> 0:15:49.120 at my jeans, the fact that I have in an 0:15:49.120 --> 0:15:53.680 increased likelihood for weight gain, type two diabetes, and kidney disease. 0:15:54.400 --> 0:15:57.680 I can't help but consider whether there was some subconscious 0:15:57.760 --> 0:16:01.960 mechanism in me that picked up on my inherited threats 0:16:02.040 --> 0:16:06.760 within This is strictly anecdotal, but consider the idea that 0:16:06.800 --> 0:16:10.400 our entire genetic code is built into nearly every cell 0:16:10.480 --> 0:16:13.720 of our bodies. It is possible that we one day 0:16:14.040 --> 0:16:17.200 discover our bodies are more in tune with what's happening 0:16:17.280 --> 0:16:21.840 within us than we are presently aware. Like every facet 0:16:21.840 --> 0:16:26.320 of science, these sorts of hypothetical thoughts and theories are 0:16:26.320 --> 0:16:31.560 what eventually lead to new discoveries. I'm obviously not a scientist. 0:16:31.840 --> 0:16:35.040 I don't know that answer, but what I will tell 0:16:35.080 --> 0:16:38.960 you is that for a very, very long time, I've 0:16:39.000 --> 0:16:41.440 been driven by something within to focus on health and 0:16:41.440 --> 0:16:45.360 well being. I've been driven to reach my utmost potential, 0:16:46.120 --> 0:16:49.040 and this lifestyle also happens to be the kryptonite to 0:16:49.080 --> 0:16:53.520 those lurking elements within. It's both validating and eye opening, 0:16:53.720 --> 0:16:57.200 as I know so many out there are disconnected from themselves, 0:16:57.440 --> 0:17:01.440 their intuition, their bodies, their knee eats, down to every 0:17:01.480 --> 0:17:05.080 aspect of their own well being. Health is in your DNA. 0:17:05.280 --> 0:17:07.480 I like to take some time today to consider the 0:17:07.560 --> 0:17:11.600 state of being. Oftentimes, when we exist in a state 0:17:11.640 --> 0:17:15.919 of being on autopilot, sort of subconsciously drifting through life, 0:17:16.200 --> 0:17:20.480 filling and reacting, it's difficult to engage with the present moment. 0:17:21.040 --> 0:17:24.280 It can be difficult to push pause and reflect. The 0:17:24.400 --> 0:17:28.240 state of existence is a survival mechanism. It's built into 0:17:28.359 --> 0:17:31.439 us as a result of hundreds of thousands of years 0:17:31.440 --> 0:17:35.080 of evolution. Of course, there are still places in the 0:17:35.080 --> 0:17:39.320 world today, even in America, where actual survival is something 0:17:39.359 --> 0:17:42.080 we have to be worried about. Safety is one of 0:17:42.119 --> 0:17:46.800 the key factors in our ability to grow physically, mentally, 0:17:47.240 --> 0:17:50.920 even spiritually. But let's assume for the purpose of today's 0:17:50.960 --> 0:17:56.199 conversation that we're generally safe. We're not imperil. Our minds 0:17:56.240 --> 0:18:00.000 often still perceived the world at large as a perilous play. 0:18:00.880 --> 0:18:04.360 It can lead to all kinds of psychological elements, from 0:18:04.400 --> 0:18:08.720 anxiety to chronic stress, to depression to burnout, and all 0:18:08.760 --> 0:18:13.440 of those things are directly related to our physical well being. Again, 0:18:13.680 --> 0:18:18.040 our minds and bodies are intrinsically connected. There's so much 0:18:18.080 --> 0:18:20.880 that can be said here, but in trying to stick 0:18:20.920 --> 0:18:23.399 with the topic of the day, I'd like to draw 0:18:23.720 --> 0:18:26.960 that thoughts back to how survival mode stops us from 0:18:26.960 --> 0:18:31.760 connecting with our bodies. It's ironic innocence because our subconscious 0:18:31.800 --> 0:18:35.760 desire to survive is actually stopping us from being healthy, 0:18:35.840 --> 0:18:39.720 from living a life of fullness and longevity and cultivating awareness. 0:18:39.880 --> 0:18:43.880 We can interpret those subconscious spirals the fair based thinking 0:18:44.160 --> 0:18:48.240 and inject the moment with things like present gratitude, present 0:18:48.400 --> 0:18:52.480 positive self talk, and in doing so, we literally reprogram 0:18:52.520 --> 0:18:56.120 the way our conscious minds react to our subconscious negative 0:18:56.160 --> 0:18:59.040 thought loops. The reason this is so important is that, 0:18:59.440 --> 0:19:03.399 in re engaging with presents, were more suited to be 0:19:03.520 --> 0:19:07.359 able to introspectively evaluate our own state of being, both 0:19:07.359 --> 0:19:11.920 physically and mentally. We're able to lovingly examine what aspects 0:19:11.960 --> 0:19:15.479 of our health needs attention. We're able to consider the 0:19:15.560 --> 0:19:20.080 idea that not engaging in a more healthier lifestyle could 0:19:20.160 --> 0:19:22.880 end up being more costly in the long run, not 0:19:23.000 --> 0:19:26.960 only costly as a result of doctors bills, but also 0:19:27.160 --> 0:19:30.440 in our ability to keep up with our loved ones 0:19:30.640 --> 0:19:33.760 and our ability to experience all the world has to 0:19:33.840 --> 0:19:37.320 offer with an active body, and in the end, to 0:19:37.440 --> 0:19:40.680 experience this life for as long and as well as 0:19:40.720 --> 0:19:43.800 we have the potential to. All kinds of things can 0:19:43.800 --> 0:19:49.480 disconnect us from our bodies physical abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, 0:19:50.160 --> 0:19:53.879 fear of every kind. Like hermit crabs, we retreat, We 0:19:54.040 --> 0:19:57.479 enter a state of survival to protect ourselves, and of course, 0:19:57.720 --> 0:20:02.240 people of marginalized communities are especially susceptible to these kinds 0:20:02.240 --> 0:20:05.280 of threats. The challenge now is to consider whether those 0:20:05.320 --> 0:20:09.280 threats have dissipated. If they haven't, the very first priority 0:20:09.359 --> 0:20:12.320 should be to find a way to create safety for 0:20:12.480 --> 0:20:16.280 yourself by whatever means available. And once we feel safe, 0:20:16.520 --> 0:20:20.760 the real work of reawakening our potential begins again. There 0:20:20.760 --> 0:20:23.080 are all kinds of things we can do to begin 0:20:23.160 --> 0:20:26.199 that journey of health and wellness. Me and my fellow 0:20:26.200 --> 0:20:29.520 host of Good Risings talk about it. Daily diet and 0:20:29.640 --> 0:20:33.840 daily exercise our paramount and our well being, as is mindfulness. 0:20:34.359 --> 0:20:37.280 But building those things upon a foundation of knowledge is 0:20:37.320 --> 0:20:41.119 like building our house on stone instead of sand. Instead 0:20:41.119 --> 0:20:44.320 of following along with fat diets that don't fit your 0:20:44.359 --> 0:20:48.800 body's needs, find out what your body actually needs. And 0:20:48.840 --> 0:20:52.320 by the way, I've encouraged members of my own family 0:20:52.400 --> 0:20:55.280 to do their own genetic screening. If any of you 0:20:55.320 --> 0:20:59.800 have family members of generations past like I do, you'll 0:20:59.840 --> 0:21:03.879 find out it takes some extra convincing. That said, every 0:21:03.880 --> 0:21:06.879 single family member that I've approached and spoken to about 0:21:06.880 --> 0:21:10.359 twenty three and me have been as motivated by what 0:21:10.480 --> 0:21:13.320 they learned as I was, and it's been the impetus 0:21:13.400 --> 0:21:17.639 for major major lifestyle changes to We're approaching the end 0:21:17.680 --> 0:21:21.560 of our conversation on genetics based health. We've delved into 0:21:21.560 --> 0:21:25.000 the empowering aspects of getting to know our ancestral roots 0:21:25.280 --> 0:21:29.840 in more detail. We explore inherit traits my conspiracy theory 0:21:29.840 --> 0:21:32.560 that mosquitoes do prefer to bite me and that I 0:21:32.680 --> 0:21:36.359 might very well just be a secret musical genius. We 0:21:36.480 --> 0:21:40.840 dope into my personal health specific results, my increased likelihood 0:21:40.880 --> 0:21:45.080 of type two diabetes, kidney disease, and weight gain, and 0:21:45.080 --> 0:21:49.000 how lifestyle changes impact those outcomes. We discussed the fact 0:21:49.000 --> 0:21:53.000 that marginalized communities are less likely to have access to 0:21:53.080 --> 0:21:57.920 good medical care, and that approaching conversations with doctors equipped 0:21:57.960 --> 0:22:02.520 with knowledge of oneself sets us up for success long term. 0:22:02.680 --> 0:22:05.679 We got a little more metaphysical with some thoughts on 0:22:05.720 --> 0:22:08.840 the mind body connection, and we're wrapping it up by 0:22:08.920 --> 0:22:12.720 honing in on more important aspects of the conversation, which 0:22:12.760 --> 0:22:16.280 is taking action. I think it's pretty clear how personal 0:22:16.359 --> 0:22:18.760 this experience has been for me. Like I said in 0:22:18.800 --> 0:22:22.359 the beginning, it's my job to find cutting edge aspects 0:22:22.440 --> 0:22:25.240 of the health and wellness industry, and I wouldn't be 0:22:25.280 --> 0:22:28.440 sharing this information with you or my own family if 0:22:28.520 --> 0:22:32.600 I didn't wholeheartedly believe in the power the genetic reports 0:22:32.640 --> 0:22:35.760 offer in motivating you to take back control of your health. 0:22:36.119 --> 0:22:39.480 Twenty three and Me is all about real science, real data, 0:22:39.560 --> 0:22:42.399 and genetic insights that can help make it easier for 0:22:42.520 --> 0:22:45.320 us to take action in our own journey of health. 0:22:45.640 --> 0:22:50.239 Over twelve million people have used the service. Seventy of 0:22:50.280 --> 0:22:56.680 those people reported making healthier choices after receiving their results. 0:22:56.680 --> 0:23:00.400 Of those people reported eating healthier diets, fifty one percent 0:23:00.440 --> 0:23:04.560 of those people reported setting healthier goals, and forty of 0:23:04.600 --> 0:23:08.920 those people reported increasing exercise. I think we all know 0:23:09.200 --> 0:23:12.919 firsthand how difficult it can be to get motivated or 0:23:12.960 --> 0:23:16.360 to motivate someone who's just not interested in health. Out 0:23:16.400 --> 0:23:20.840 of twelve million people, almost nine point four million reported 0:23:20.920 --> 0:23:25.240 making healthier choices after receiving their reports, but they seventy 0:23:25.320 --> 0:23:28.080 six percent to assess rate. I actually don't know if 0:23:28.119 --> 0:23:32.240 anything or anyone has been quite that successful at motivating 0:23:32.240 --> 0:23:35.560 people to take their health more seriously. But I think 0:23:35.600 --> 0:23:38.919 that's because it's tailored specifically to you. It's your d 0:23:39.040 --> 0:23:42.840 n A. Although it doesn't change the fundamentals of fitness 0:23:42.920 --> 0:23:47.480 and nutrition, having your genetics report is empowering to re 0:23:47.680 --> 0:23:51.680 prioritize certain aspects of a healthy routine like I did, 0:23:52.080 --> 0:23:55.280 so if you need a little extra nudge, this might 0:23:55.320 --> 0:23:58.200 be the way to get it done again. The tests 0:23:58.240 --> 0:24:03.520 can discern detailed ancestry interesting traits, genetic risks related to health, 0:24:03.760 --> 0:24:06.919 which includes a full gamin of elements and carrier status 0:24:07.040 --> 0:24:12.480 is not just the ones I mentioned personally, also pharmacogenetics, 0:24:12.520 --> 0:24:15.880 and you can also receive a wellness report which analyzes 0:24:15.920 --> 0:24:22.320 things like alcohol flush reaction, caffeine consumption, muscle composition, exercise, sleep, 0:24:22.400 --> 0:24:25.240 and much more. And like we've been discussing all week, 0:24:25.600 --> 0:24:28.840 this information is not only useful in making informed decisions 0:24:28.840 --> 0:24:31.199 about our health and wellness, but it can also be 0:24:31.280 --> 0:24:34.439 a lot of fun. It's a great conversation piece, something 0:24:34.520 --> 0:24:38.000 interesting to share within your family and alongside family members. 0:24:38.359 --> 0:24:41.119 You can even link your profiles to see which genes 0:24:41.200 --> 0:24:44.359 you inherited. I actually think it's the perfect gift idea too. 0:24:44.960 --> 0:24:48.400 To clarify, the carrier reports are for those of you 0:24:48.520 --> 0:24:51.840 out there thinking about starting a family. This report allows 0:24:51.840 --> 0:24:54.760 you to discover if you're a carrier for genetic variants 0:24:54.960 --> 0:24:58.280 linked to certain inherited health conditions. It's the kind of 0:24:58.320 --> 0:25:01.600 thing that can sometimes be passed onto children, especially if 0:25:01.640 --> 0:25:04.399 it's a trait that shared within a partner. That's a 0:25:04.440 --> 0:25:08.800