Most women don’t realize their DNA might be the reason they’re feeling off—foggy, tired, overwhelmed—and just chalk it up to getting older. But what if your genes were actually holding the answers to what’s going on with your hormones, your energy, even your ability to handle stress? I sat down with Kashif Khan, TEDx speaker, Author of The DNA Way, and Founder of The DNA Company, to talk about exactly that. He breaks down how understanding your unique genetic blueprint can completely shift how you approach your health—especially when hormones start doing their own thing.

We also talk about how trauma can leave a mark not just emotionally, but biologically too. Kashif shares how your DNA influences everything from how you metabolize estrogen to how you recover from stress (yes, even cold plunges make an appearance). The best part? He gives practical tips you can actually use—things that help you support your body your way, instead of following a one-size-fits-all plan that was never designed for you.

So if you're in that phase where your hormones feel like they’ve hijacked your life, this episode is definitely for you. And if you're ready to go deeper, my Magic Menopause program was made with you in mind—it’s my go-to method for helping women reset their hormones and feel like themselves again. Head over to dranna.com to check out the masterclass—I’ll walk you through what’s really going on and how to take back the reins.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:04:36] Eating with our hands.

[00:09:32] Gut health genetics and microbiome.

[00:12:17] Survivor genes and health optimization.

[00:15:00] The connection between women stuck in trauma and genetics.

[00:18:31] Healing begins with fixing the nervous system.

[00:22:05] Dopamine's role in mental health.

[00:26:56] Reward seeking and structure.

[00:32:33] Genetics and different cycles of menstruating women.

[00:36:37] Knowing what your body wants and needs you to do.

Memorable Quotes:

"As soon as your fingers touch that food, digestive processes start, metabolic processes start, because that's what our ancestors did for not hundreds of years, not thousands of years, tens of thousands of years. Our DNA hasn't changed in a quarter million years." [00:04:46] – Kashif Khan

"I wasn't wired for those habits. And they're making me sick. And I'm no longer sick because now I know what my habits are supposed to be…And since then, many tens of thousands of people's lives have been changed." [00:06:46] – Kashif Khan

Links Mentioned:

Magic Menopause Program: https://order.magicmenopause.com/

The DNA Way Book: https://thednacompany.com/pages/dna-way

Connect with Kashif Khan:

Website: https://kashkhanofficial.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanofficial/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kashkhanofficial

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com