Geno 3 - Episode 20 - Oestrogen Explained Without the Hype

Geno 3 - Episode 21 - Understanding Your Body Instead of Following the Noise

In this episode Andy is joined by Lorna for a thoughtful conversation about what happens when we stop chasing external health advice and start paying closer attention to what our own body is telling us. Together they explore how easy it is to get lost in noise, generic programmes and other people’s routines, and why that often leaves people feeling more confused, disconnected and frustrated with their health. Lorna reflects on her own experience of moving from rigid plans and outside advice towards a more personalised understanding of what actually works for her body. Through real life examples around eating patterns, energy and exercise, the conversation shows how clarity can soften tension and help health feel more supportive rather than more pressured. This episode is not about getting everything right. It is about beginning to notice your own patterns, understanding that your body is not working against you, and creating more space to respond in a way that genuinely supports you. If your health has started to feel confusing overwhelming or stuck in repeat, this episode offers a calmer way back into understanding.

Geno 3 - Episode 20 - Oestrogen Explained Without the Hype

In this episode Andy is joined by Kirsty to begin a deeper dive into the hormone chapter of the Geno3 report, starting with one of the most talked about hormones, oestrogen. With conversations around hormones, perimenopause and menopause increasing in the media, it can be easy to assume that oestrogen itself is the problem. This episode slows things down and explains what oestrogen actually does in both men and women, where it is produced, and how the body processes and clears it. The focus then shifts to balance. When natural production and environmental exposure outweigh the body’s ability to clear hormones efficiently, the overall load increases. Over time that imbalance can begin to matter. You will also hear about everyday chemicals known as xenoestrogens, found in plastics, personal care products and other common items, and how small practical changes can help reduce overall hormone load without aiming for perfection. This conversation is not about panic or blame. It is about understanding how the system works and creating space for the body to function as it was designed to. If you want a clearer, calmer perspective on oestrogen and what actually influences hormone balance, this episode is a strong place to start.

Geno 3 - Episode 19 - Living with EDS: How Emma rediscovered her health through DNA insight.

Emma has lived for years with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, pain, fatigue and a sense that her body never quite made sense. In this episode, she shares how seeing her Geno3 DNA report reframed her relationship with her health, turning random symptoms into a clearer picture she could finally work with. We talk about the "click" moments in her results, the first small changes she made, what it felt like to act from understanding rather than guesswork, and how her day to day life has shifted since. If you have ever felt dismissed, confused, or stuck in a trial and error with your health, Emma's story offers validation, hope, and a more compassionate way to think about your own body.

Geno 3 - Episode 18 - Grounded Under Pressure: Turning Stress Into Stability.

In this episode of the Geno3 Podcast, Andy teams up with Lorna to continue the conversation from Episode 16 on why pressure affects people so differently. In Part Two, Lorna dives into the practical side, what grounding techniques actually are, why they matter for stress, and how they calm the nervous system. She also takes listeners through an actual grounding session during the podcast, guiding you step by step in how to use these techniques in real time. You’ll hear when grounding is most useful in everyday life, the science behind how it works in the body, and other simple, effective ways to support your nervous system and stay balanced under pressure.

Geno 3 - Episode 17 - The New US Dietary Guidelines and the Move Back to Real Food

In this episode Andy is joined by Kirsty to talk through the newly released US dietary guidelines and the updated food pyramid and why these changes matter beyond nutrition advice. They explore how population level guidance quietly shapes what is served in schools, hospitals and care settings and why this latest update represents a meaningful shift in direction. The focus has moved away from slogans, targets and restriction and back towards food quality, nourishment and everyday food defaults. The conversation looks at the growing recognition of ultra processed foods, the renewed emphasis on whole foods and nutrient density and the return to a much simpler message, eat real food. Rather than presenting the guidelines as a finished solution this episode frames them as a reset in tone and intent and a sign that the old way of talking about food has not delivered better health outcomes. If you are interested in how food guidance influences culture, health and everyday choices this episode offers a clear, grounded interpretation of what has changed and why it matters.