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How Your DNA Influences Stress, Burnout, and Energy with Lane Kennedy
In this episode of Never Miss a Monday, Stacey Garcia sits down with Functional DNA Nutritionist and mindfulness teacher Lane Kennedy to explore how understanding your genetics can transform the way you manage stress, burnout, and energy. Lane shares how functional DNA nutrition and mindfulness support nervous system regulation, helping you work with your biology instead of against it. Together, they break down how chronic stress impacts the body, clear up common misconceptions about genetic testing, and offer simple, actionable tools to improve resilience, restore balance, and create sustainable wellbeing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lane Kennedy and the Podcast
01:25 Lane's Journey into DNA and Health
04:32 The Role of Mindfulness and Body Awareness
05:07 Understanding Functional DNA Nutrition
07:11 Decoding Complex Genetic Data into Actionable Steps
08:39 Managing Caffeine and Dietary Influences on Genes
09:55 How Daily Habits Affect Gene Expression
12:55 Unique Approach to Stress Management
14:50 Why Modern Life Causes Chronic Overwhelm
17:35 First Steps to Nervous System Healing
19:55 Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System
21:02 Simple Practices to Support Your Nervous System
23:55 Living in Alignment with Your Biology
24:34 The Self Mastery Hub and Personal Growth
26:09 What True Self-Mastery Means
26:59 Patterns in Stress and Burnout Recovery
28:54 Living Pressure-Free and Authentic
30:43 Final Message: Know Yourself and Listen to Your Body
31:57 Connecting with Lane Kennedy and Resources
Connect with Lane Kennedy:
https://www.instagram.com/lane_kennedy_/
https://www.facebook.com/lanekennedy?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://lanekennedy.substack.com/
How to work with me: https://calendly.com/selfcarewithstacey
Rooted & Rising https://www.selfcarewithstacey.com/group-events
Monday Momentum Membership https://stan.store/selfcarewithstacey/p/monday-momentum-membership-and-community
How to connect with me:
Website: www.selfcarewithstacey.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_care_with_stacey/ & https://www.instagram.com/nevermissamondaypodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.nevens.garcia/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@never.miss.a.monday?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nevermissamondaypod
Lane Kennedy's Website - https://lainkennedy.com
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29:23||Ep. 48Join Stacey Garcia for this week’s episode of Never Miss A Monday as she welcomes back returning guest Ilyse Cohen, creator of Dancinerate. Together, they discuss the transformative power of dance and intentional movement in healing and releasing stress. Learn about their upcoming Rooted in Rising program, designed to help you ground into yourself, release what you’ve been carrying, and rise with purpose. Ilyse shares her journey from professional dancer to empowering everyday people through Dance. Plus, discover how movement can be a powerful tool for emotional release, self-connection, and overall well-being. Monday Momentum Membership and CommunityRooted & Rising: https://www.selfcarewithstacey.com/group-events Key Episode Takeaways:· Movement as a Gateway to Reclaiming Trust in Your Body· The Power of Movement to Release Unprocessed Emotions· Regulating the Nervous System Through Embodied Movement· Embracing Uncertainty in Movement to Foster Self-Trust· Movement as a Form of Reparenting and Self-Validation· The Subtle Art of Letting Go on the Dance Floor· Movement as an Instantaneous Energetic Reset Ilyse Cohen Email: ilysebcohen@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.ilysebaker.comWebsite: https://www.theagencyre.com/agent/ilyse-cohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilysebcohen/ Stacey Garcia email_ selfcarewithstacey@gmail.comIG_ https://www.instagram.com/self_care_with_stacey/FB_ https://www.facebook.com/stacey.nevens.garciaWebsite www.selfcarewithstacey.comPodcast_ nevermissamondaypod@gmail.comLinedIn_ www.linkedin.com/in/staceyagarcia