The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig

Dr. Jeremy Koenig
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The DNA of Things," hosted by Dr. Jeremy Koenig, is an auditory journey into the evolving world of health science, performance, and longevity. This podcast brings together the sharpest minds in the field, including elite health strategists, pioneering scientists, and wellness mavericks, to share cutting-edge practices and revolutionary insights. Each episode is meticulously curated to enrich your understanding of well-being and to extend your vitality, propelling you toward a future filled with possibilities. Join Dr. Koenig as he unveils the secrets of human potential through the lens of genomics, and discover how to transform your health and life trajectory.

  1. Episode 80: Your Health, Your CEO Moment: Taking Charge in the Age of Digital Medicine with Eliad Josephson

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Episode 80: Your Health, Your CEO Moment: Taking Charge in the Age of Digital Medicine with Eliad Josephson

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Eliad Josephson, a Wall Street banker turned Hollywood financier and now diagnostics industry leader, to explore how the healthcare system is undergoing a radical transformation. Together, they discuss how diagnostics, preventative care, and digital health innovations are reshaping the future of medicine—putting patients at the center as the CEOs of their own health. Eliad shares his remarkable journey from finance to film to healthcare, revealing how relationships, leadership, and technology converge to create a more proactive, patient-empowered system. From AI’s growing role in diagnostics to the democratization of data through at-home testing, this conversation unpacks the seismic reset happening in modern medicine and what it means for the future of longevity and wellness. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨ Healthcare is undergoing a massive reset driven by technology, patient empowerment, and preventative diagnostics. 💼 Eliad’s multidisciplinary background—from Wall Street to Hollywood—illustrates how innovation and relationships drive transformation. 🧬 The rise of AI and at-home testing tools is enabling patients to take control of their health like never before. 🔗 Diagnostics and preventative care are moving to the forefront, shifting medicine from reactive to proactive. ⚙️ The future of healthcare depends on integrating data from genetics, wearables, and labs into unified platforms. 🌍 A healthier system begins at home—through awareness, education, and early adoption of diagnostic tools. 👩‍⚕️ Eliad’s message: we are the experts in our own bodies, and it’s time to take charge of our health future. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    1 h y 1 min
  2. Episode 79: AI, Adaptability, and the Founder’s Journey with Matt Cooper of Volta

    8 OCT

    Episode 79: AI, Adaptability, and the Founder’s Journey with Matt Cooper of Volta

    In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Matt Cooper, CEO of Volta, one of Canada’s largest innovation hubs, to explore how curiosity, discipline, and first principles thinking shape resilient founders and thriving ecosystems. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Matt shares his journey from building software and scaling startups to leading a community of innovators in Atlantic Canada. Together, they discuss how modern founders can leverage AI, reduce the cost of failure, and stay close to unmet needs to drive progress. Matt emphasizes treating “product as a promise” and “founders as learners,” revealing why adaptability, empathy, and curiosity matter more than ever in today’s startup landscape. ✨ Curiosity is the ultimate advantage — the most successful founders are lifelong learners.  🚀 The barriers to entry have never been lower — AI allows entrepreneurs to test, build, and scale faster than ever.  💡 Treat your product as a promise, not a feature — deliver value that creates real progress for others.  🌍 Ecosystems rise when individuals commit — mentorship, community, and shared purpose fuel sustainable growth.  🧭 Stay close to the unmet need — assume you’re wrong, reduce the cost of learning, and build with humility. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    47 min
  3. Episode 78: DNA, Behavior, and Relationships: The Real Keys to Healthspan

    3 OCT

    Episode 78: DNA, Behavior, and Relationships: The Real Keys to Healthspan

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, Josh Bowerman, co-founder and managing director at JB Andrews, takes the host seat to interview molecular biologist and entrepreneur Dr. Jeremy Koenig. Together, they explore the science and business of longevity, diving into how genetics, behavior, and practical systems can help extend not just lifespan but healthspan. From elite athletes to entrepreneurs and families, Jeremy shares first principles thinking on performance, relationships, and sustainable health strategies. Discover why small trim-tab choices compound over time, how to systematize routines to thrive across careers and parenthood, and why relationships may be the most critical pillar of long-term vitality. ✨ Key takeaways: 🧬 Healthspan vs. lifespan — why quality of life matters more than raw years. ⚡ Small daily choices compound into long-term performance and longevity. 🏃 Lessons from athletes and entrepreneurs that apply to everyone. 🌍 Longevity through three pillars: athletics, business, and family. 🤝 Relationships as the foundation of a meaningful human experience. 💡 Practical tools: systematize your routines to stay prepared under pressure. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    1 h y 1 min
  4. Episode 77: Beek Health and Beyond: How Data Empowers Patients to Take Control with Brent Dial

    25 SEP

    Episode 77: Beek Health and Beyond: How Data Empowers Patients to Take Control with Brent Dial

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, host Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Brent Dial, founder of Beek Health, to uncover the hidden architecture of healthcare and how data, diagnostics, and human behavior intersect to empower individuals in their health journeys. From his transition as a finance leader to a healthcare innovator, Brent reveals the inefficiencies and barriers that keep life-saving tools out of patients’ reach and explains why shifting from reactive sick care to proactive healthspan management is critical. He shares how platforms like Beek Health are simplifying data, bridging fragmented systems, and giving people the knowledge to make informed decisions about their biomarkers, risk factors, and long-term health. ✨ Why the current healthcare system creates confusion and delays  💡 The role of biomarkers in predicting and preventing disease  🧠 How individual empowerment can transform healthcare decisions  🔬 The vision of proactive diagnostics versus reactive medicine  🌍 Why health should become as much a cultural conversation as sports or finance LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    46 min
  5. Episode 76: Beyond the Peak: How Athletes Transition Into Entrepreneurship with Jaco Burger

    17 SEP

    Episode 76: Beyond the Peak: How Athletes Transition Into Entrepreneurship with Jaco Burger

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Jaco Burger—entrepreneur, elite performance coach, and Chief Innovation Officer at Volta Innovation Hub—to explore how the mindset of an athlete mirrors that of an entrepreneur. From his early dream of becoming a professional cricket player to coaching ATP tennis pros, and now guiding founders and athletes through Beyond the Peak, Jaco shares his journey of resilience, transition, and human-centered innovation. Together, they dive into the parallels between high-performance sport and entrepreneurship, the challenges of identity beyond the game, and how athletes can channel their discipline, focus, and resilience into building impactful ventures. Key Takeaways: ✨ The athlete’s mindset—discipline, resilience, and adaptability—is the DNA of entrepreneurship.  🔄 Transitioning from sport to business requires an identity reset and skills reframe.  🌍 Building community and cultivating human connection are vital for founders’ success.  💡 Entrepreneurship is about solving problems with creativity, not just chasing opportunity.  🚀 Beyond the Peak empowers athletes to harness their performance mindset for life after sport. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    57 min
  6. Episode 75: Feeding Your Microbes: Why Gut Diversity Shapes Longevity with Dr. Sean M. Gibbons

    10 SEP

    Episode 75: Feeding Your Microbes: Why Gut Diversity Shapes Longevity with Dr. Sean M. Gibbons

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig is joined by Dr. Sean Gibbons, systems biologist and computational microbiome researcher at the Institute of Systems Biology in Seattle. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of the human gut microbiome, tracing its role from shaping the planet billions of years ago to influencing our health, immunity, and even emotions today. Dr. Gibbons shares his journey from studying microbial ecology to creating My Digital Gut, a cutting-edge simulation platform that predicts how individual microbiomes respond to diet and interventions. This conversation unpacks the promise of personalized nutrition, the ethical challenges of microbiome research, and why cultivating microbial diversity may be key to resilience and longevity. ✨ Key Takeaways 🌍 Microbes are Earth’s original architects, shaping ecosystems for billions of years🧬 The gut microbiome holds more genes than the human genome, influencing metabolism, immunity, and behavior🍎 My Digital Gut simulates how dietary changes affect individual microbiomes for personalized health insights🧪 Short-chain fatty acids like butyrate play a crucial role in reducing inflammation and supporting metabolic health🥦 Dietary diversity fuels microbial diversity, boosting resilience and pathogen resistance🚀 The future of health may lie in precision probiotics and tailored nutrition guided by microbiome science LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    1 h y 6 min
  7. Episode 74: Healthspan Over Lifespan: How NOVOS Is Redefining Aging with Science with Dr. Diogo Barardo

    3 SEP

    Episode 74: Healthspan Over Lifespan: How NOVOS Is Redefining Aging with Science with Dr. Diogo Barardo

    In this episode of The DNA of Things, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with longevity scientist Dr. Diogo Barardo to explore how science is reshaping the way we understand aging, healthspan, and vitality. From his early shift from physics to biology to leading groundbreaking research at NOVOS, Dr. Barardo reveals how biological age clocks, data-driven interventions, and ethical science are paving the way to compress the sick years and expand our healthiest years of life. Together, they dive into the logic of aging, the pitfalls of DIY supplement stacking, the promise of biological aging clocks, and the future of personalized health interventions backed by real data. ✨ Key Takeaways: 🔬 Why targeting aging itself could prevent multiple chronic diseases at once⚖️ The truth about supplement synergy — why more isn’t always better🧬 How biological age clocks provide a clearer picture than chronological age🧪 The role of epigenetics, proteomics, and multi-omics in tracking longevity🌍 Why closing the healthspan-lifespan gap is both a scientific and ethical imperativeThis conversation is more than a glimpse into cutting-edge longevity research — it’s a call to action for individuals, policymakers, and innovators to rethink how we approach health, prevention, and the future of aging. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    56 min
  8. Episode 73: The Symphony of Aging: Dr. Raghav Sehgal on Epigenetic Clocks & Longevity

    27 AGO

    Episode 73: The Symphony of Aging: Dr. Raghav Sehgal on Epigenetic Clocks & Longevity

    In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Dr. Raghav Sehgal, a Yale-trained computational biologist and longevity researcher, to uncover the science behind aging, resilience, and the future of preventative medicine. From his unconventional journey starting in electronics engineering in India to pioneering breakthroughs in epigenetic clocks and system-specific biomarkers of aging, Dr. Sehgal reveals how technology, biology, and proactive healthcare intersect to redefine longevity. Together, they explore how aging is not a single timeline but a complex symphony across 11 bodily systems, why resilience is as important as lifespan, and how interventions—from intermittent fasting to personalized medicine—can reshape healthspan. The conversation also dives into the limitations of reactive healthcare, the role of big pharma, and the promise of proactive, precision-based longevity science. Whether you’re a biohacker, physician, or someone curious about living not just longer but better, this episode offers insights into the future of aging research and human flourishing. ✨ Key Takeaways: 🧬 Aging is not one clock—it’s 11 interconnected systems that can be tuned like instruments.  🩺 Moving from reactive medicine to proactive longevity science is the key to healthier lives.  💊 Epigenetic clocks reveal how interventions like Ozempic and lifestyle changes target specific organ systems.  ⚡ Resilience—your body’s ability to bounce back—is a stronger predictor of healthy aging than years alone.  🤝 Social connections and mental health are just as critical as diet, exercise, and sleep for longevity.  🥗 Intermittent fasting, diverse exercise, and preventative care are simple but powerful tools for better healthspan.  🌍 The future of medicine may include longevity clinics, personalized dashboards, and even gamification of aging. LINKS: https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/ https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.

    57 min
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The DNA of Things," hosted by Dr. Jeremy Koenig, is an auditory journey into the evolving world of health science, performance, and longevity. This podcast brings together the sharpest minds in the field, including elite health strategists, pioneering scientists, and wellness mavericks, to share cutting-edge practices and revolutionary insights. Each episode is meticulously curated to enrich your understanding of well-being and to extend your vitality, propelling you toward a future filled with possibilities. Join Dr. Koenig as he unveils the secrets of human potential through the lens of genomics, and discover how to transform your health and life trajectory.

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