MyHappyGenes

MyHappyGenes Genes hold the secret to well-being. Personalize your path to health with MyHappyGenes! We don't believe in generic solutions. It's more than a journey.

At MyHappyGenes, we revolutionize the way you understand and optimize your emotional health, using groundbreaking Genetic Research to deliver personalized strategies that are natural, effective, and tailored to you. Founded by Dr. J Dunn, a stalwart in the field of natural medicine, MyHappyGenes reflects her unwavering commitment to understanding the root causes of emotional health struggles and finding solutions that empower the individual. Dr. Dunn's profound empathy for those battling depression, anxiety, and attention issues fuels the mission of MyHappyGenes. We believe in YOU - in your uniqueness, in your genetic blueprint, in your power to shape your own well-being. Our program employs advanced genetic testing methodologies, along with a rich understanding of natural medicine, to provide insights tailored to your unique genetic makeup. With these insights, we empower you with actionable strategies to enhance your emotional well-being organically and holistically. Our goal isn't just to help you cope; it's to enable you to thrive. We understand the sensitivity of genetic information, and we prioritize your privacy above all. We promise: NO sharing of your data or DNA with anyone! Your genetic data is your property, and we respect and safeguard it with the utmost integrity. With MyHappyGenes, you embark on a journey towards a better, brighter, and healthier you. But this isn't a journey you undertake alone; we're here for you. We stand with you as you navigate through the genetic landscape, illuminating your path towards optimized emotional health. Welcome to MyHappyGenes - where we celebrate your uniqueness, respect your privacy, and work together to create a happier, healthier you. It's a transformation. And it begins with you.

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt the emotions of everyone around you, even when no one says a word?It...
10/24/2025

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt the emotions of everyone around you, even when no one says a word?

It’s not just intuition or sensitivity. Science shows your DNA may play a major role.

The oxytocin system, sometimes called the “connection circuit”, influences how we experience empathy, trust, and social safety. But genes like OXTR and CD38 determine how sensitive that system is in each of us.

🔹 Some variants make you more attuned to others’ feelings, and more prone to emotional overwhelm.
🔹 Others create a calmer, more buffered response to social stress.

Understanding your oxytocin genes doesn’t define who you are, it helps you work with your natural wiring instead of against it.

Dr. J explains how these genes shape emotional connection, stress resilience, and even how you experience love. Plus 5 ways to support your oxytocin system, no matter your genotype.

Read the full article:
https://vist.ly/4bmfv

For more info on how to get tested, visit myhappygenes.com

Behind every sensory overload is a biochemical story.Dr. J explains how certain genetic variants can heighten neural act...
10/23/2025

Behind every sensory overload is a biochemical story.

Dr. J explains how certain genetic variants can heighten neural activity, making sounds louder, lights brighter, and emotions feel more intense.

When we understand what’s happening on a cellular level, we can approach neurodiversity with compassion, not criticism.

🎥 Watch the full Q&A on YouTube: https://vist.ly/4bgs4

🧬 Curious to see if your genes play a role in how your brain processes the world? Get tested at myhappygenes.com

10/22/2025

For years, people have searched for a single cause of autism, but the truth is, it’s never that simple. 🧬

There isn’t one “autism gene.” Every neurodivergent person has their own unique combination of genetic variants that shape how their brain and body respond to the world.

Dr. J shares a deeply personal story about discovering this connection through her own daughter, and how understanding the biochemistry behind sensitivity can replace frustration with compassion.

Because when you understand why you are the way you are, everything changes. 💙

🎥 Watch the full Q&A on YouTube: https://vist.ly/4bcap

🔬 Ready to explore your own genetics? Visit myhappygenes.com

“This isn’t about curing autism.” Let’s get that straight right now.This is about understanding what’s actually happenin...
10/21/2025

“This isn’t about curing autism.” Let’s get that straight right now.

This is about understanding what’s actually happening biochemically during those overwhelming moments that neurodivergent people experience — and offering support that helps manage uncomfortable symptoms.

Dr. J breaks down the genetic patterns often seen in neurodiversity, and here’s what’s fascinating 👇

🧠 During intense meltdowns, here’s what can be happening:
A GAD gene variant makes it harder to break down glutamate into GABA (your calming neurotransmitter).
So your baseline anxiety starts higher than most people’s. What neurotypical folks consider a “minor stressor” — a sound, a texture, a change in routine — pushes you from an already elevated baseline into complete overwhelm.

Add genetic variants affecting superoxide and peroxynitrites (inflammatory molecules that damage neurons and activate microglia in the brain), plus MTHFR variants associated with autism spectrum disorders.

🧩 Here’s the critical part: there is NO single autism gene.
Every neurodivergent person has a unique combination of variants creating their individual experience.

💚 The beautiful part? When you understand which specific enzymes are affected by your genetics, you can support them nutritionally — not to “become neurotypical,” but to help settle an overwhelmed nervous system and reduce symptom intensity.

Think about how many people have been told their whole lives to “toughen up” or “stop being so sensitive.” The shame that creates — when the truth is, your biochemistry is just different.

Understanding why you are the way you are changes everything. It replaces judgment with compassion — for yourself and others.

🎥 Watch Dr. J’s full explanation here: https://vist.ly/4b7qp

🧬 Want to see which genes shape your nervous system? Get tested at myhappygenes.com

Did you know your genes could be the reason behind your mood swings, sugar cravings, or constant fatigue? 🧬In our latest...
10/16/2025

Did you know your genes could be the reason behind your mood swings, sugar cravings, or constant fatigue? 🧬

In our latest Q&A, Dr. J reveals the 5 Power Genes that shape how your body works — from serotonin balance to energy production:
💥 MAO – The serotonin breakdown gene (anxiety, irritability)
⚡ COMT – The adrenaline gene (racing thoughts, insomnia)
☀️ VDR – The vitamin D receptor (neurotransmitters + immunity)
🔋 NDUFUS – The metabolism gatekeeper (energy, weight, fatigue)
💚 MTHFR – The methylation master (detox, DNA repair, pregnancy health)

Here’s the key: these genes don’t act alone.
Supporting one without the others can create new imbalances — like taking methylfolate without knowing your MAO or COMT status.

🎥 Watch the full discussion here: https://vist.ly/4an5s

🧬 Ready to see how your genes shape your health?
Get your DNA tested at myhappygenes.com

10/15/2025

Feeling like your body’s slowing down even though you’re doing all the right things? 🧬

Dr. J explains why it might not be you getting older… it’s your mitochondria. These tiny energy factories fuel every process in your body, but when they slow down, especially if you already have certain genetic variants, everything from metabolism to mood can start to unravel.

🎥 Watch the full Q&A to learn how to protect and rebuild your mitochondria: https://vist.ly/4ahw4

🧬 Discover how your genes impact your energy by getting tested at myhappygenes.com

“Why am I SO tired all the time?” 😩If you’ve been asking yourself this question, your mitochondria might be screaming fo...
10/14/2025

“Why am I SO tired all the time?” 😩

If you’ve been asking yourself this question, your mitochondria might be screaming for help.

These tiny organelles — the energy factories in every cell — are responsible for turning your food into ATP (your body’s fuel).
When they slow down, everything slows down.

But here’s what shocked me when watching Dr. J’s latest Q&A: it’s not just about genetics or aging.
Your environment is actively damaging your mitochondria every single day.

🧨 The culprits destroying your cellular energy:
💊 Statins (depleting CoQ10 while lowering cholesterol)
💉 Antibiotics (killing mitochondria because they have bacterial origins)
⚕️ Metformin — touted as a “longevity drug” but damages Complex I
🚰 Fluoride and chlorine in drinking water
📡 EMFs from phones, computers, 5G
💢 Common pain relievers like aspirin and Tylenol
🐜 Insecticides and pesticides (remember running behind the spray trucks as kids?)

And if you have NDUFS gene variants, you’re starting from behind — associated with fatigue, weight gain, low muscle tone, and even Parkinson’s risk.

🔥 The scary part: damaged mitochondria create reactive oxygen species (ROS) — inflammatory compounds linked to cancer.
🌱 The hopeful part: you can rebuild what’s been damaged.

Dr. J explains exactly which nutrients support each complex in the electron transport chain — CoQ10, riboflavin, molybdenum, carnitine, and ergothioneine from mushrooms. 🍄

This is why Dr. J always starts here when working with anyone on their health.
Fix the mitochondria first, and everything else falls into place.

🎥 Watch here: https://vist.ly/4adq2
🧬 To learn how your genes impact mitochondrial function, get tested at myhappygenes.com

When you speak to yourself with compassion, your body listens. Positive self-talk and stress reduction lower cortisol, b...
10/14/2025

When you speak to yourself with compassion, your body listens.

Positive self-talk and stress reduction lower cortisol, balance neurotransmitters, and even influence the genes that regulate inflammation and mood.

Kindness isn’t just emotional, it’s biochemical. Join me and Small Changes Big Shifts for 31 Days of Kindness and discover how caring for your body and mind transforms health from the inside out.

💙 Join the movement: smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness

As cannabis use becomes more common across the U.S., new research from Washington University School of Medicine reveals ...
10/13/2025

As cannabis use becomes more common across the U.S., new research from Washington University School of Medicine reveals a surprising truth: addiction risk may be written in your DNA.

Roughly 1 in 5 cannabis users develops cannabis use disorder, and genetics appear to account for about 50% of that risk.

The key genes involved include:
🌿 CNR1 – affects the brain’s endocannabinoid system, where cannabis acts
⚡ DRD2 – influences dopamine and reward response
🧠 PEMK – linked to cannabis use patterns and addiction vulnerability

Even more striking, brain scans show that children with high genetic risk have measurable differences in white matter structure before ever trying cannabis.

This isn’t about willpower. It’s biology.

The good news? Understanding your genetic makeup can help you make informed choices.

The MyHappyGenes Mood & Personality Report now includes a Ma*****na Addiction Risk slider, showing whether you carry variants linked to cannabis dependence.

Know your genes before you light up. For more info on how to get tested, visit myhappygenes.com

To learn more, read the full article here: https://vist.ly/4a9s8

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Your genes influence how your body responds to kindness, and the research is fascinating.Acts of compassion trigger oxyt...
10/12/2025

Your genes influence how your body responds to kindness, and the research is fascinating.

Acts of compassion trigger oxytocin and serotonin, which help regulate mood and reduce inflammation. In other words, kindness has measurable health benefits.

This month, I'm supporting Small Changes Big Shifts' 31 Days of Kindness campaign because the science is clear: how we treat each other matters for our wellbeing."

🌿 Join the kindness movement: smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness

What an incredible weekend at Unwrap the BEST You!A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Dr. J Dunn in Cocoa, Flor...
10/11/2025

What an incredible weekend at Unwrap the BEST You!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Dr. J Dunn in Cocoa, Florida, for a weekend of learning, connection, and transformation. The energy in the room was inspiring. Women from all walks of life came together with one shared goal: to better understand themselves from the inside out.

Dr. J was honored to share how our genes influence not just our health, but also how we respond to stress, process emotions, and experience energy. When we understand our genetic blueprint, we can finally give our bodies the support they’ve been asking for, and truly unwrap our best selves.

✨ Here’s to every woman who showed up ready to learn, heal, and grow. Your journey to wellness is uniquely yours, and your genes are the roadmap.

For those who couldn’t attend, you can still begin your own journey. Discover how your genes shape your health and potential, and start optimizing your path to your best self.

🧬 For more info on how to get tested, visit myhappygenes.com

Kindness is more than an emotion. It’s biology in action.Our genes influence how we connect, empathize, and respond to o...
10/10/2025

Kindness is more than an emotion. It’s biology in action.

Our genes influence how we connect, empathize, and respond to others. When we practice kindness, we actually help regulate stress hormones, strengthen immune function, and support overall well-being.

Join me and the Small Changes Big Shifts movement for the 31 Days of Kindness campaign, where compassion meets science, and small acts create big ripples.

💛 Join the movement: smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness

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How I Found My Happy Genes!

This program was designed to show you where you may have inherited some genes that cause you to struggle with depression, anxiety, attention or addiction issues. Having struggled myself for many years, I found help through understanding my genetic variants that were causing difficulties for me. It was so comforting to realize that there was a real reason for my mood disorders and to have some answers about how to balance myself with nutritional supplements. Today, I feel happy, focused and more balanced than I have ever felt in my life. I want to pass this knowledge on to those who are struggling too. In this program you will likely find some insights into what make you unique and where you might be struggling.