Your Genes by Design

How Your Brain’s Energy, Clarity, and Memory Shift After 45 And the Genes That Shape It

If cognition feels different than it used to and focus feels less steady at times, this episode can help explain why. You’ll learn how: * Cognitive patterns are influenced by genetics, not just age * Hormonal shifts affect memory, focus, and stress tolerance * Mitochondrial efficiency plays a bigger role in mental clarity after 45 * Key genes like APOE, COMT, SOD2, and PPARGC1A shape energy use, inflammation, and cognitive resilience * Practical, biology-aligned support can improve clarity without extremes or overcorrection This episode is especially helpful if you’ve noticed mental fatigue, word-finding issues, sensitivity to stress or poor sleep, or clearer patterns tied to movement, food, or daily rhythm. Or if these experiences have always been part of your life but feel harder to ignore now. Visit my website at inspiredlivingforwomen.com [https://inspiredlivingforwomen.com/] to learn more about me and the work I do. Free resource: It’s Not Just About Estrogen Levels A short guide explaining how estrogen is processed after it’s used, why hormone levels don’t always tell the full story, and how genetics may help explain another layer of estrogen biology. Get the guide here. [https://www.inspiredlivingforwomen.online/not-just-about-estrogen-levels] This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. The information shared reflects general biological and genetic principles. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.

How Your Genes Shape Digestion — And Why It Feels Different After 45

If digestion feels different than it used to — foods sitting heavier, more bloating, stronger reactions to stress, or less tolerance for certain fibers — this episode helps explain why. This episode explores how gut health has always been shaped by your genes, and why those patterns often become more apparent after 45 as hormonal, microbial, and digestive supports shift. You’ll learn how: * Gut health is influenced by genetics  * Hormonal changes affect motility, microbiome balance, and digestive comfort * The microbiome becomes more sensitive to stress, sleep, and medications after 45 * Key genes like FUT2, BCMO1, and ADRB2 shape food tolerance, gut lining support, and stress-related digestion * Simple, biology-aligned strategies can support digestion without extremes or restriction This episode is especially helpful if you’ve noticed bloating, slower digestion, food sensitivities, stress-related gut symptoms, mixed results from probiotics after 45. Or maybe some of these patterns have always been present but feel harder to ignore now. Visit my website at inspiredlivingforwomen.com [https://inspiredlivingforwomen.com/] to learn more about me and the work I do. Free resource: It’s Not Just About Estrogen Levels A short guide explaining how estrogen is processed after it’s used, why hormone levels don’t always tell the full story, and how genetics may help explain another layer of estrogen biology. Get the guide here. [https://www.inspiredlivingforwomen.online/not-just-about-estrogen-levels] This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. The information shared reflects general biological and genetic principles. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.

Why Estrogen Behaves Differently After 45 — And How Your Genes Shape the Experience

If your sleep feels lighter, your mood responds differently to stress, hot flashes seem unpredictable, or foods and supplements affect you in new ways, this episode helps explain what’s happening. This episode explores how estrogen behaves after 45 — not simply as a hormone that declines, but as one that shifts roles — and why genetics play a key role in how those changes are experienced. You’ll learn how: * Estrogen influences more than reproduction, including inflammation, glucose balance, circulation, and stress response * Hormone shifts change how receptors, detox pathways, and cortisol interact after 45 * Three key biological shifts make hormone patterns feel more noticeable in midlife * Genes like ESR2, CYP1B1, SHBG, and COMT shape sensitivity, stability, and stress tolerance * Simple, consistent foundations support estrogen metabolism and hormone balance without extremes This episode is especially helpful if you’ve noticed fluctuating energy, changing stress tolerance, mixed hormone signals, or increased sensitivity to foods, supplements, or environmental triggers after 45. To learn more about the work behind this podcast, visit inspiredlivingforwomen.com [https://inspiredlivingforwomen.com/] Free resource: It’s Not Just About Estrogen Levels A short guide explaining how estrogen is processed after it’s used, why hormone levels don’t always tell the full story, and how genetics may help explain another layer of estrogen biology. Get the guide here. [https://www.inspiredlivingforwomen.online/not-just-about-estrogen-levels] This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. The information shared reflects general biological and genetic principles. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.

How Your Body Clears Hormones, Stress Metabolites, and Everyday Toxins After 45

If you’ve noticed that caffeine, alcohol, supplements, stress, or even fragrances affect you differently than they used to, this episode will help explain why. In this episode, Lauri explores how detox and methylation pathways work behind the scenes — and why these systems can feel more noticeable after 45 as hormones and genetics interact differently than before. You’ll learn how: * Detox and methylation function as daily biological systems, not cleanses *  Estrogen changes increase the importance of detox pathways in midlife *  Stress chemistry places added demand on clearance pathways *  Key genes like COMT, GSTM1, MTHFD1, and NAT2 shape tolerance and recovery *  Simple, consistent habits support detox without extremes This episode is especially helpful if you’ve experienced increased sensitivity to caffeine or alcohol, stress that lingers longer, stronger reactions to supplements, or changes in sleep quality after 45. Resources Mentioned: View the Midlife Genomics Series [https://yourgenesbydesign.substack.com/p/genetics-vs-genomics-the-difference?r=18j3vv] — a six-part article series explaining what genomics is and how to understand your own results. Visit my website at inspiredlivingforwomen.com [ https://inspiredlivingforwomen.com/] to learn more about me and my work. Free resource: It’s Not Just About Estrogen Levels A short guide explaining how estrogen is processed after it’s used, why hormone levels don’t always tell the full story, and how genetics may help explain another layer of estrogen biology. Get the guide here. [https://www.inspiredlivingforwomen.online/not-just-about-estrogen-levels] This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. The information shared reflects general biological and genetic principles. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.

How Your Genes Impact Overnight Glucose Regulation and Sleep Patterns After 45

If your morning glucose feels higher than expected — or your energy shifts dramatically depending on how well you slept — this episode will help connect the dots. In the final episode of the Glucose & Insulin by Design series, Lauri breaks down how sleep, cortisol, and genetics work together to shape your overnight glucose rhythm. You’ll learn how: * Nighttime cortisol affects your morning glucose * Sleep stages influence insulin sensitivity and recovery * Midlife hormone changes reshape your stress rhythm * Key genes like COMT, IL6, SOD2, and PPARGC1A impact overnight repair and energy * Simple shifts can support a steadier morning pattern This episode is especially helpful if you’ve noticed the “wired at night, sluggish in the morning” cycle, early-morning glucose spikes, or changes in how your body responds to stress and sleep after 45. View the first article in "The Midlife Genomics" series, Genetics vs. Genomics: The Difference — and Why It Matters After 45 [https://yourgenesbydesign.substack.com/p/genetics-vs-genomics-the-difference] Visit my website at inspiredlivingforwomen.com [https://inspiredlivingforwomen.com/] to find out more about me and what I do. Free resource: It’s Not Just About Estrogen Levels A short guide explaining how estrogen is processed after it’s used, why hormone levels don’t always tell the full story, and how genetics may help explain another layer of estrogen biology. Get the guide here. [https://www.inspiredlivingforwomen.online/not-just-about-estrogen-levels] This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. The information shared reflects general biological and genetic principles. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions.