About this episode
Genetics provide the context most training and nutrition plans are missing.In this episode, I sit down with Justin Harris to explain why starting with genetics removes so much of the guesswork. The body has a built-in hardware that shapes how your body responds to food, training, stress, and supplements long before habits come into play. Once you understand that framework, your decisions stop feeling random.We walk through real examples, including why some people struggle with caffeine, vitamin D, high-fat diets, or recovery even when they are doing the right things. These patterns are not random, and they are rarely about effort.We also cover when genetic testing actually makes sense and why it works best once the basics are already in place. If you want fewer guesses and better decisions around training, nutrition, and long-term health, this episode is for you. Tune in now.Timestamp:00:00 – Episode Preview01:06 – Podcast Intro02:14 – One Plan Doesn’t Fit Everyone04:39 – What Genetics Control07:58 – Who Genetic Testing Is For10:25 – Inflammation Has a Source12:42 – Why Vitamin D Isn’t Absorbing15:35 – Alcohol and Caffeine Hit Differently18:54 – When High Fat Diets Backfire21:38 – Making Nutrition Personal23:30 – Appetite Signals Break Down26:13 – Fix the Basics First28:27 – How Genetic Testing Works30:30 – Hormones Don’t Work in Isolation33:41 – Genetics Shape Behavior and Mental Health35:22 – What DNA 360 Shows You38:35 – Who This Really Helps40:08 – Closing Thoughts41:00 – How to Connect With Justin Harris and The DNA CompanyConnect with Justin Harris, CFGP, PHC, CNSCC:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinharrisofficial/The DNA Company: https://www.thednacompany.comAs recommended by Justin Harris:The DNA University: https://academy.dna-u.com/Links & Resources:Connect with Ben on Instagram:
