The DNA of Things with Dr. Jeremy Koenig Dr. Jeremy Koenig

In this episode, host Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Brandon Larson, the visionary CEO and founder of Fantastic Dads. Brandon shares his incredible journey from a small town in Louisiana to the cutting-edge world of space research and development at Boeing and Red Bull's elite athlete performance team. As they discuss his transition from engineering complex systems to creating a groundbreaking resource for new fathers, Brandon reveals the pivotal moments and personal challenges that inspire...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Koenig sits down with Kathleen Ferguson, the visionary CEO and Founder at Coach360, to discuss how her platform is revolutionizing the health and wellness industry. Kathleen shares her inspiring journey from overcoming personal health challenges to creating a transformative platform that empowers health and wellness coaches with cutting-edge genetic insights. Together, they explore the vital role of community in integrative coaching, the future of personalized fitn...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Brandeis, the visionary founder of OK Capsule, to explore the intersection of supplements and traditional medicine. Dr. Brandeis shares his unique journey from a naturopathic doctor in San Francisco’s Mission District to an innovative health entrepreneur.Listen as Dr. Brandeis discusses the challenges and opportunities within the supplement industry, the importance of compliance in achieving health outcomes, and the powerful impact of quality suppl...

In this episode, Dr. Koenig welcomes Edgar MacBean, a prominent figure in genomics, to discuss his journey and contributions to the field. Educated at Duke University and Rush University in health systems management, Edgar has had a significant impact on genomics through his work at companies like Pathway Genomics, Illumina, and Helix. Edgar shares his experiences from leading early consumer genomics product development to engaging in population genomics and enhancing DNA insight accessibilit...

In this episode of "The DNA of Things," Dr. Jeremy Koenig interviews Mary Olson, a dedicated advocate and researcher specializing in the disproportionate impact of ionizing radiation on women and children. Olson shares her journey into radiation research, which began with a personal radiation exposure incident early in her career. This experience fueled her commitment to public health advocacy and legislative efforts against the deregulation of radioactive waste. Throughout the episode, Olson...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Lisa Salberg, a pioneering advocate for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients and the founder of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA). Lisa shares her deeply personal journey, beginning with her family's tragic history with HCM, a genetic heart condition that has affected multiple generations. Diagnosed herself at the age of 12, Lisa’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and transformation.Listen as Lisa recounts the challenges ...