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What To Do Since We Cannot Change Our DNA

Ep. 227

Episode 227. What To Do Since We Cannot Change Our DNA


This week's episode on Confidence From Within Podcast, we talk about how we can improve our health (and release weight) given we cannot change our DNA!

 

Listen now to learn… 

  • How our DNA is actually listening and responding to the world around us
  • How we can actually influence our DNA (since it cannot be changed)
  • The role stress, emotions and perceptions have on gene expression
  • Why changing how we see the world can change how our DNA operates
  • How to get started if you want to unlock the powers of your own DNA
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