Your Genes by Design is part of Inspired Living for Women — a space dedicated to helping women 45+ understand how their bodies work, one gene at a time.
This newsletter explore the science of how your DNA influences hormones, metabolism, detox, and long-term health — so you can make informed, confident choices without the confusion or overwhelm.
It’s not about fixing what’s “wrong.”
It’s about discovering how your genetic blueprint shapes your energy, resilience, and well-being — and learning how to support your body in the way it was designed to thrive.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
Each issue breaks down complex science into plain language and clear takeaways you can actually use.
Expect short, focused topics like:
Nutrition & Genomics – How your genes affect caffeine, sugar, and nutrient metabolism
Hormones & Detox – What drives estrogen balance and how to support your detox pathways
Glucose & Energy – How genetic tendencies influence blood sugar, cravings, and fatigue
Brain & Longevity Genes – The DNA factors linked to focus, mood, and cognitive health
Real-Life Application – How to apply what you learn to food, supplements, and habits that fit you
Every post and podcast episode connects the dots between science and real life — so you can feel informed, empowered, and proactive about your health.
Who It’s For
The Your Genes by Design newsletter and mini podcast is for women 45+ who are ready to go deeper than surface-level wellness advice.
You’re curious about why things change after 45 — energy, sleep, hormones, cravings — and you want answers that make sense for your unique body.
You don’t need a lab background or a genetic report to follow along.
You just need curiosity and a willingness to explore how your biology can guide your path to greater well-being and vitality.
About Me
Hi! I’m Lauri Wakefield - Creator of Your Genes by Design and founder of Inspired Living for Women.
In 2022, a breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point that significantly changed how I think about health and prevention. As I navigated my healing journey, I immersed myself in researching key health topics for women — from menopause and hormone balance to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive health.
That experience led me to study Functional Nutrition through the MindBodyGreen Institute and pursue certification in Functional Genomics and Nutrition Coaching, where I discovered how deeply our genes influence how we age, heal, and thrive.
I’m not a doctor or medical practitioner — I’m a researcher, educator, and fellow midlife woman who’s endlessly curious about what makes us tick. My goal is to empower you with clear, practical, science-based insights so you can make choices that truly fit your genetic design — supporting your long-term well-being and vitality.
Through Inspired Living for Women and Your Genes by Design, I share practical insights, empowering perspectives, and lessons from both research and real life — helping women 45+ take charge of their health, help prevent disease, and create a vibrant next chapter without the overwhelm. For more resources and courses, visit InspirIedLivingforWomen.com
🎧 Listen & Learn
The Your Genes by Design podcast takes the same approach as the newsletter — short, focused, and easy to understand. Each episode explores one topic, like estrogen detox, caffeine metabolism, or blood sugar regulation, and connects it to real life for women 45+.
Podcast episodes are delivered through the newsletter, along with the occasional written article when there’s something worth diving deeper into — no fixed schedule, just thoughtful, meaningful content that helps you understand your biology and make choices that fit your design.
If you want a grounded, science-informed view of midlife health that respects both your intelligence and your time, you’re in the right place.
