In this deep‑dive conversation, Dr. Krista Kostroman and Dr. Richard Horowitz explore what may be one of the most comprehensive frameworks for understanding chronic disease today: Dr. Horowitz’s 16‑point MSIDS model (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome).

Dr. Richard Horowitz is an internationally recognized physician practicing in Hyde Park, NY. He is an award-winning author of two bestselling books on Lyme disease and chronic illness, and co-author of the 2018 HHS Tick-borne Disease Working Group report to Congress. He has received humanitarian awards from the Turn the Corner Foundation and Project Lyme, has appeared on numerous local and national media outlets—including the Today show and Fox News, for his work on Lyme disease and COVID-19—and is now providing novel solutions for our climate emergency.

Across 40+ years and 13,000+ chronically ill patients, Dr. Horowitz has repeatedly seen that chronic illness is never caused by just one thing. Instead, it’s the collision of infections, toxins, gut disruption, hormonal imbalance, immune dysregulation, and more. Together, they break down:

• Why the “one cause, one cure” medical model no longer fits modern chronic disease
• How inflammation is the central biological event behind most conditions
• Why the same 16 factors appear across Lyme disease, long‑COVID, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, metabolic disorders, and beyond
• The role of genes and epigenetics in both illness and healing
• Why younger and younger people now present with high inflammation markers
• How we can meaningfully reverse disease trajectories — including cognitive decline
• What a future “Chronic Disease Center of Excellence” could look like
• And why patient advocacy is reshaping the medical system more than ever before

If you wish to learn more from Dr. Richard Horowitz, check out the following links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz/
• Book Website: https://cangetbetter.com/ending-chronic-illness/
• Contact him at [email protected]

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Menopause and perimenopause affect women greatly, yet they remain shrouded in stigma and misinformation. With that, how do we become equipped to embrace these stages of life without being overwhelmed with how to take care of ourselves whilst knowing our medical needs?

In this episode of DNA Talks, Dr. Tracey Steady-Hardcastle sits down with Amy Alkon — award-winning writer, syndicated columnist, and author of Going Menopausal. With her trademark wit and rigorous approach to science, Amy unpacks the realities of menopause and perimenopause, exposing the vast gap between evidence-based research and the medical care women often receive.

From battling misinformation in doctor’s offices to uncovering the overlooked role of progesterone, Amy shares how women can reclaim agency over their health during one of life’s most transformative stages. This episode is both a wake-up call and a toolkit for navigating hormonal transitions with clarity, courage, and humor.

Dr. Tracey and Amy talk about Amy's self-journey into perimenopause and menopause with her gynecologist, leading her to dive into 

Here are the highlights of today's episode: 

01:12 The Story Behind "Going Menopostal"

10:50 One Concerning Thing and One Hopeful Thing

20:44 Shifting Power from Institutions Towards the Individual?

32:24 The Role of Pharmacogenomics and  Pharmacogenetics Testing

If you wish to learn more from Amy Alkon, check out the following links:

• Website: https://www.amyalkon.net/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyalkonbookstagram

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What if the key to supporting autism lies in understanding the body’s environment as much as the brain itself? 

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of biohacking and autism based on the experience and study of Jackie McMillan as she joins Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle for our interview today. Jackie McMillan has autism, and has spent the years since 1976 - a period of dramatic functional gains and losses - figuring out what helps, what hurts, and the science which explains this.  Drawing on a degree in Environmental Studies, two years of premedical training, and many years in complementary health, she demystifies autism recovery, with a particular focus on inexpensive and DIY options for all ages and stages.

Here are the highlights of today's episode:

• 00:58 Jackie's Interest in Biohacking
• 07:53 Interventions that Help with Autism and Environmental Toxicity
• 08:56 The Goldilocks Zone
• 09:58 Using a "SMART" System
• 12:53 The Evaluation Process
• 20:02 Optimizing vs Pathologizing Autism
• 24:11 Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
• 27:55 Social Services in Canada

If you wish to learn more from Jackie McMillan, you may do so from the following channels:

• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jackiethrives
• FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrive.With.Autism
• Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ThriveWithAutismCa
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/autismrecoveryguide

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Artificial Intelligence, or more commonly called and shortened as “A.I.” has become a household term during the past couple of months. In fact, from the simplest of tasks to the most complicated, a huge population of the world would consult AI applications such as ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Meta AI, and several more that can also be found integrated into different software and hardware today. 

In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman is joined by Dr. Shane Saunderson. Dr. Shane Saunderson is an expert in the design and psychology of interactions with social machines. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University researching the social implications of increasingly humanlike technologies through the Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) Lab. Shane also lectures on digital transformation, design thinking, and emerging technologies with Schulich Executive Education at York University. He has spent over a decade consulting for Fortune 500 clients on digital strategy, disruptive innovation, and technology projects. Shane has helped found several startups, has chaired numerous industry boards, is a prolific technology writer, and frequently gives talks on robotics, AI, design thinking, and the future of technology in society. He is a former Vanier scholar who holds a PhD in robotics with a specialization in psychology from the University of Toronto, a MBA in technology and innovation from the Ted Rogers School of Management, and a B. Eng. from McGill University.

Dr. Krista and Dr. Shane discuss situations in which AI is a friend or a foe specifically in the healthcare space. They tackle issues such as the dangers of AI responding with suicidal ideations, AI giving out false information, AI allowing experts to develop their research further, and so much more. 

Tune in, and be educated about the impact of Artificial Intelligence today!

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Website: https://shanesaunderson.com/home/
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Is affordable healthcare still possible to attain in this day and age?

In this episode of WTF, Tracy, Dr. Krista, and Dr. Betty discuss the reality of healthcare in the US. From insurance companies, to the overall cost of healthcare treatments, and how the medical system is less for the people and more for profit - how can people survive their medical conditions but also stay away from bankruptcy?

Join us as we determine what things we are able to control but also get educated on what changes can be implemented in the system to get affordable and accessible healthcare. 

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Have you started your health journey this year? With that in mind, taking care of and ensuring that your thyroid is in good condition is one thing you should not overlook as it regulates several of your bodily functions.

In this episode, Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle is joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has over 20 years of experience in health in wellness, and has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009. 

Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, and hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

01:58 Getting Into Thyroid Health

04:33 Evaluating and Helping People's Conditions

08:13 The Bugleweed and Thyroid Treatment

10:19 Types of Thyroid Conditions

13:10 TSH

16:14 What Sets Autoimmune Conditions Apart

19:44 The Gut-Thyroid Connection

22:29 Misconceptions on Thyroid Conditions

25:11 The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies

32:13 The Legacy

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If you wish to learn more from Dr. Eric Osansky, you may do so from the following channels:

• Instagram: @drericosansky
• YouTube: @NaturalThyroidDoctor

Dr. Eric has helped thousands worldwide understand and manage their thyroid health through his books:

• Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease 
• Hashimoto’s Triggers 
• The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet

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Happy New Year! This time of the year, most declare their resolutions - a huge majority including diet and weight loss, but what is the best way to do it?

In this episode, our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Krista Kostroman, N.D., is joined by Ashley Koff, R.D., the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.”

She is also the author of the recently released book Your Best Shot (HarperOne, Jan. 6, 2026). With over 25 years of practice, Ashley leads a transformative movement in personalized nutrition — turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that create meaningful health outcomes. Through patient stories and personal experience, she demonstrates that optimal health isn’t just possible — it’s essential to living a full life.

Her work has been recognized widely: she was named one of CNN’s Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin’s Global Nutrition Ambassador.

Join us today as we uncover the science and truth about weight health and nutrition! This includes the following highlights:

• What our genetics says about our weight, diet, and nutrition
• What GLP-1s are
• Personalized Nutrition and how to create sustainable strategies for optimal health and weight loss
• How supplements affect our diet and nutrition
• Ashley Koff’s book, “Your Best Shot”

If you wish to learn more from Ashley Koff, you may do so through the following channels:

• Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/about/
• Instagram: @thebetternutritionprogram
• Check out Ashley’s book at: Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Heath - GLP-1 Shot or Not(Harper One, January 6, 2026). Out now wherever books are sold

The real revolution of the GLP-1 shots is the insight that the body regulates appetite and more with the hormones GLP-1, GIP, PYY, and CCK—and with Your Best Shot in hand, you can learn to optimize their function and your weight health for life

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We are currently living in an epidemic of a sedentary lifestyle. As we live through our screens whether it be glued to our phones, tablets, or laptops, we tend to miss out on the benefits of movement in our day to day lives - how does movement benefit us?

In this episode, Dr. Krista Kostroman, Chief Science Officer of the DNA Company, is joined by Dr. Emily Splichal. She is a functional podiatrist and human movement specialist, is the mind behind Naboso. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement and sensory science to found Naboso.

Dr. Splichal believes that our experience in this world is built around sensory stimulation and our ability to process, perceive, and integrate this information effectively. Since 2012, Dr. Splichal has been traveling the world to share her unique approach to human movement, foot function, and barefoot science. Having taught in 35 countries and to over 25,000 professionals, Dr. Splichal has quickly become a sought out leader in barefoot training and rehabilitation. 

Here are the highlights of today's episode:

03:59 How Our Body Feeds Into Mental Experiences

08:59 How People Can Shift Through Movement and Fascial Engagement

15:17 Walking as An Access Point to Health

26:04 How Fascia and Movement Informs Our Genetic Expression

40:16 Supporting Fascia and Microvasculature

46:33 Reintegrating Body with Space

51:43 Conclusion

If you wish to learn more from Dr. Emily Splichal and Naboso, you may do so through the following channels:

• Website: https://www.naboso.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naboso_technology/
• YouTube: Master Movement with Naboso

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New trending diet? Crashing down your calorie levels? What does the ideal diet even look like?

In this episode, Justin is joined by Ben Brown, founder of Body Systems — a program designed to boost your energy and support a healthy weight by helping you discover your unique body system blueprint. 

Ben once had extreme fatigue and an immune crash. He knew something was wrong, but chalked it up to having a new baby, working very early mornings and long days, as well as pursuing a second Master's degree on the weekends. He began questioning conventional fitness and nutrition advice, started listening to his body, and was able to overcome common immune-suppressing habits. He’s on a mission to help men and women become the CEO of their health by building a body, a mindset, and a personal operating system using a science-based methodology.

Justin and Ben tackle how diets work and fail based on their real-life experiences, and as well as stories from how they coach their clients. They discuss what the best way is to navigate through figuring out the right health choices which includes proper lifestyle, diet, nutrition, and rest - and balancing all of them as we live our daily lives.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

01:56 Ben's Wounded Healer Story
08:06 Navigating Through Health Choices
15:53 Keeping People in Check
28:19 Recovery and Restoring Adrenal Capacity
31:33 The Baseline
35:38 Go-To's for Muscle Building
41:29 Supplementation
50:25 Switching Your Mindset

If you wish to learn more from Ben Brown and Body Systems, you may do so through the following channels:

• Website: www.bodysystems.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
• YouTube: @bodysystemscoaching
• Facebook: @bodysystemsnutrition

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Are you interested in learning more about intermittent fasting? 

Join our expert clinicians, Dr. Lara Varden and Justin Harris, as we look at the science-backed benefits of intermittent fasting, from improved metabolic health to enhanced cognitive function, as our expert hosts delve into the latest research and practical applications.

Gain valuable insights into how intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for achieving optimal wellness. Whether you're new to fasting or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable information to help you harness the full potential of intermittent fasting.

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