Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny, They’re Just One Chapter of Your Story

If you're a woman over 40 and feeling off—maybe more anxious than usual, tired even after a full night’s sleep, or like your hormones and mood are all over the place, it might be tempting to blame your genes.

You may have heard things like:

“You have the MTHFR gene, that’s why you feel this way.”
“Anxiety runs in your family.”
“Your mom had thyroid issues, so it’s inevitable.”

But here’s the truth:
Your genes are just the blueprint.

How you build your health? That comes from your environment, your habits, your mindset, and the way you care for your body every single day.

It’s completely normal to have SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms), what some call “dirty genes.” Everyone has them. But having a genetic predisposition doesn’t mean you’re doomed to develop anxiety, depression, fatigue, or chronic illness.

What matters most is how your environment and lifestyle influence the expression of those genes. I like to say:

“Your genes may whisper your tendencies but your daily choices determine how loud they get.”

Yes, illnesses like heart disease, autoimmunity, or anxiety may run in families but so do:

It’s not just the genes, it’s the conditions those genes are exposed to.

In my own health journey, I learned I carry a SNP in the COMT gene, which is tied to how the body breaks down stress hormones. It’s often linked to anxiety and a slower ability to “come down” from stress.

And yet, I feel calm and grounded most days, not because I changed my gene, but because I’ve learned how to support it through:

These are the exact kinds of strategies I teach my clients and they’re part of what makes my coaching so effective.

In my practice, I use my 5-step LIGHT Method to help women over 40 understand their body and feel better, without overwhelm or shame. It’s a root-cause approach to healing that focuses on:

L – Learn Your Body’s Signals
Understand what your body is really trying to tell you from symptoms to energy shifts.

I – Identify Root Causes
Look deeper than symptoms to uncover imbalances in gut health, hormones, detox pathways, and nervous system regulation.

G – Gather Supportive Habits
Build consistent, aligned routines that clean and support your genetic pathways through food, movement, mindset, and more.

H – Heal Through Connection & Coaching
You’ll feel seen, heard, and understood, not just coached. This is a collaborative process where your voice matters.

T – Take Empowered Action
Create a plan that’s doable and tailored to you, so you can make progress and sustain it for the long term.

Whether you’ve done genetic testing or not, the LIGHT Method gives us a clear, personalized path forward to support your whole health.

If you’ve felt like something’s off and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Your genes are not a life sentence. They’re just one part of the equation and when we pair them with a supportive lifestyle, the results can be life-changing.

You don’t have to do this alone. You don’t have to have it all figured out. And you don’t have to fear what “runs in your family.”

Ready to feel lighter, clearer, and more in control of your health?

Book your free Health Recovery Call, and let’s explore how to support your body, your genes, and your future together.