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INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky174. Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC (Board-Certified Genetic Counselor – All About Cancer Genetic Testing)On this episode, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky sits down with Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC. Dena is a board-certified genetic counselor and the founder of Malibu Genetics, where she offers a concierge-style approach with comprehensive genetic testing services. She uses her genetic expertise to educate and share content online as @dena.dna. On today’s episode, we talk all about genetic testing, what results you can get including a VUS (variant of unknown or uncertain significance), polygenic risk scores, differences between germline and somatic (tumor) testing and more. We discuss common misconceptions about genetic testing, including concerns about cost and insurance co...2025-04-2500 min
The Egg Whisperer ShowA Genetic Counselor Explains Genetics and Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena GoldbergYour Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease...2025-01-3021 min
The Egg Whisperer ShowA Genetic Counselor Explains Genetics & Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena GoldbergYour Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease...2024-01-2521 min
The Egg Whisperer ShowGenetic Counselor Explains Genetics and Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena GoldbergYour Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease...2023-10-2721 min
The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & BeyondABC-DENA DNA 🧬HAPPY JEWISH GENETIC SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK! 🥳 And what better way to celebrate than chatting with my genetic counselor girl-crush, Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC (or as 65,000+ of her closest friends call her, @denaDNA). 🤩Dena is a dynamic board-certified genetic counselor, media personality, educator, & illustrator who uses her background in singing & acting to spread awareness of medical genetics to the general public! We cover all the FAQ REGARDING GENETIC COUNSELING:🌟 what is it, who needs it, & why! 🌟 🚩 that might signal genetic mutation🌟 risk-reduction & hig...2023-02-0940 min
The Egg Whisperer ShowGenetic Counselor Explains Genetics & Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena GoldbergYour Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease...2022-10-1321 min
Wellness Wednesday with Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationKnow Your Risk: Hereditary Syndromes & Pancreatic Cancer with Dena Goldberg, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic CounselorFor more information about Rolfe, Wellness Wednesday or Dena Goldberg visit: https://tinyurl.com/WWednes
Pancreatic cancer is a genetic disease caused by changes, or mutations, in our DNA. These changes can be inherited (we’re born with them) or acquired (develop after birth), explaining why pancreatic cancer runs in some families. In fact, those with a family history are more likely to have an inherited gene mutation that increases their risk for pancreatic cancer. So how do we best educate and protect ourselves about our genetic risks?
Join us as we welc...2022-08-251h 24
Man UpEp 21 - Behind the Genes: A talk about your genetics and how it may impact youDena Goldberg, also known as Dena DNA, joins the podcast to talk all things genetics! As a board certified genetics counselor, she'll answer questions such as when should you get genetic testing done? How valid is 23andMe? Is it saliva or a blood test? Tune in!2022-04-1954 min
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldThe Abortion MonologuesFor the 72nd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra bring you a very special episode to honor & defend Roe v. Wade on its 49th anniversary. This episode was inspired by an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court by We Testify & Advocates for Youth — 26 actors, comedians, podcasters & activists voice real-life abortion stories from the court filing, which illustrates the myriad reasons people choose abortion. Thank you to the following artists & creators for sharing generously lending their voices:
Valerie Tosi - Twitter @valerie_tosi; IG @valerie_tosi
Kai Choyce - Twitter @kaichoyce; IG @k...2022-01-211h 21
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast#166 Beta Thalassemia with Radhika SawhSpotify just released a new feature, the ability for listeners to rate podcasts. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast PLEASE rate on Spotify! This is how new listeners will find and enjoy the show. In order to rate you need to use the Spotify app and listen to at least 30 seconds of the podcast. Under the logo you will see “No Rating”, click on that and give us 5 stars. Since this is a brand new Spotify feature rating now will help us rank higher among science podcasts! We also wanted to give a shoutout for a Twitter Spaces...2022-01-0700 min
Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the WorldGenetic Counseling & Breast Cancer with Dena "DNA" GoldbergFor the 68th episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome Dena Goldberg, a genetic counselor specializing in breast cancer.This is a continuation of our breast cancer awareness series, with Dena filling us in on the difference genetic testing can make on breast cancer diagnosis & treatment, the genes beyond BRCA1 & BRCA2 that impact breast cancer risk, common misconceptions about genetic counseling in general & more.For more Dena Goldberg:
Check out Dena's website denadna.com
Follow Dena on Instagram @dena.dna
Follow Dena on Twitter @DenaTalksDNA
Follow Dena on Tiktok...2021-11-1054 min
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast#159 Black Cancer Genes on Breast CancerWe are ecstatic to announce that DNA Today won the Best 2021 Science and Medicine Podcast Award. A HUGE thank you to all you listeners who nominated and voted for the show. It is such an honor to win this award two years in a row. As you may recall, this is a People’s Choice Award, so it truly is thanks to your support that we won. It’s been such a fun journey over the last 9 years hosting and producing DNA Today and it’s because of you listeners that we have amazing sponsors who keep the show runnin...2021-10-1500 min
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast#158 Mark Kiel on ALS GeneticsIn this episode we are exploring the genetics of ALS with Mark Kiel, the Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Genomenon. Genomenon is an AI-driven genomics company that keeps pace with the constant advancements made in genomics and connects that research to patient DNA to help diagnose and treat patients with rare genetic diseases and cancer. Mark Kiel completed his M.D., Ph.D., and Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at the University of Michigan, where his research focused on stem cell biology, genomic profiling of hematopoietic malignancies, and clinical bioinformatics. He is the founder a...2021-10-0100 min
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast#155 Genetic Counseling Grad School FAQsThis episode is an edited recording of the clubhouse meeting Kira Dineen and Dena Goldberg (Dena DNA) hosted on August 26th, 2021 in the “Genetic Counseling and the Future of Healthcare”. We explore making the most of the genetic counseling graduate school experience. Since this was recorded on Clubhouse, the audio is not as high quality as our other episodes. Preparing for a career in genetic counseling? Check out Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, California! At KGI, you will gain the training and development to become an innovative, collaborative, and caring genetic counselor. KGI prepares gradu...2021-09-0300 min
Wellness Wednesday with Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationThe Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer with Dena Goldberg LinderDid you know that one of the biggest secret weapons in the war on #PancreaticCancer is our genetic code? The recent influx of people getting tested has led to this information becoming an integral part of pancreatic cancer treatment and prevention. It is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach.
Genetic counselor, Dena Goldberg Linder, MS, LCGC, (Dena DNA) will provide you with the knowledge of how you and your relatives can use genetics as a tool in getting ahead of pancreatic and other cancers. With her visual approach to genetic education, she will make it easy to understand: 2021-06-2342 min
AliveandKick'n the podcastAliveAndKickn Podcast - Dena DNAMy conversation with Dena Goldberg, Genetic Counselor and entertainer, discussing Lynch Syndrome, her role at UCSF cancer center and Kintalk, and her tag line of genetics made easy. I have offered to be the narrator in the docuseries but apparently she wants my middle son to play the role as he's more attractive and has his entire digestive tract. 2021-03-1938 min
Life-Sparring Podcast - Fighting Mediocrity, One Round At A TimeLife-Sparring - Round 4: Dena Goldberg aka Dena DNA - Deconstructed Me IIAfter listening to her carrying a few Clubhouse panels on genetics, I somehow tricked the fabulous Dena Goldberg, aka Dena DNA, to jump into the Life-Sparring ring with me to discuss genetic testing for health.Dena holds a master’s degree in genetic counseling from the University of California, Irvine, and is one of 5,000 board accredited Genetic Counselors. She also made it her mission to increase the public awareness of genetic testing for health and created her personal brand Dena DNA around it.My discussion with Dena covers many aspects of genetic testing: We talk ab...2021-02-1748 min