Welcome back to Beautifully Broken, where healing meets high performance. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chad Yarbrough, a pioneer in genetic testing who’s changing the way we think about privacy, precision, and personalized care. Dr. Chad takes us from his early days in functional medicine—watching nonverbal kids go verbal and infertility cases resolve—to building his own lab for complete data control.
We dive deep into the science of SNPs, alleles, and the epigenome, and how to interpret your genetic report without panic or paralysis. Dr. Chad explains why knowledge truly is power, how to avoid being sold unnecessary supplements, and why environment and lifestyle are still the ultimate levers for gene expression. You’ll also hear real-world stories of patients reversing early dementia, overcoming histamine intolerance, and reclaiming their vitality by aligning with their genetic strengths.
This is a masterclass in genetic literacy, data privacy, and actionable wellness. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by health advice online, this conversation will leave you clear, empowered, and ready to take ownership of your biology.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] – Welcome to Beautifully Broken: why genetics is a “river of misinformation” online
[02:33] – Chad’s first experience with functional medicine and genetic testing in a clinic setting
[04:35] – The truth behind 23andMe: data sales, privacy breaches, and what most people don’t know
[06:37] – How genetics acts as your “roadmap” for personalized health and lab testing
[08:05] – Moving away from fear: why color-coded reports and “red” SNPs can mislead consumers
[09:42] – What sets MaxGen Labs apart: owning the machines, data privacy, and quality control
[12:01] – Building easy-to-use reports with clear action steps instead of selling supplements
[16:04] – Genetics 101 over coffee: DNA, alleles, and how your “recipe book” shapes you
[17:52] – SNPs and supplements: why you need two indications before taking anything
[21:30] – The overlooked role of histamine, diet, and environment before methylation support
[25:53] – Full genome vs. validated SNPs: why more data isn’t always better
[30:32] – Epigenetics explained: the gun, the trigger, and the safety switch of gene expression
[39:06] – Pesticide and toxin sensitivity: how your genes affect environmental exposures
[41:59] – Tylenol, CYP genes, and glutathione: the hidden risk in a common pain reliever
[46:15] – Real-life results: from methylfolate “aha” moments to reversing early dementia
[50:49] – MTHFR and beyond: when methylfolate isn’t the answer and what to try instead
[54:21] – The #1 lifestyle needle-mover: detoxing your environment before supplements
[59:01] – What it means to be “beautifully broken” from Chad’s perspective
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