What if it’s not your food — but your oxygen?
Discover how your genes influence the way your body uses oxygen to create steady energy after 45.
Life after is about understanding how your body works and how it adapts over time.
Through Inspired Living for Women and Your Genes by Design, I share educational insights that help women understand how genes influence energy, metabolism, and long-term health.
Because when you know how your body is wired, you can make choices that truly support it.
Genetics vs. Genomics: They’re Not the Same Thing
An educational overview that explains what genomics is, what it can and can’t tell you, why interpretation matters, and how genomic information is meant to be used alongside labs and real-world context.
Hi, I’m Lauri Wakefield, founder of Inspired Living for Women. I focus on functional genomics education, translating genetic insight into clearer understanding around energy, hormones, and resilience in midlife.
My work is shaped by applied study in functional genomics and nutrition, with emphasis on pathway-level interpretation of genes related to metabolism, hormone processing, detoxification, and glucose regulation. My training includes structured coursework in functional nutrition, gut health education, and certification-based genomics interpretation.
Today, I share genomics insights through courses and educational resources for women 45+ who want clearer insight into their genetics and practical ways to support energy, hormones, and long-term resilience.
Reflections From Women Who Know My Work
Recent Topics + Insights
Most people know APOE4 as the “Alzheimer’s gene,” but it’s also part of the system that moves cholesterol, regulates glucose, and fuels the brain after 45. When this pathway slows, both heart and brain resilience can shift — revealing why metabolism, oxygen, and cognition all share the same story. (View Article)
Cravings after 45 aren’t just “lack of willpower.” Shifts in estrogen, cortisol, glucose, and long-held habits set the stage—then genes like FTO, MC4R, DRD2/DRD4, and COMT can tilt how loud cravings feel. Here’s the simple way to interrupt the loop and respond to what your body actually needs. Listen to Episode 1
Glucose and insulin come up often in health conversations, but how do they work together. In this episode, we’ll look at the glucose–insulin relationship in simple, practical terms—and how genes like TCF7L2, FADS1, and PPARGC1A can influence how your body handles carbs, fats, and energy after 45. Listen to Episode 2
Explore Your Genes by Design
Genetics vs. Genomics: They’re Not the Same Thing
This free guide explains how genomics differs from genetics, what it can and can’t explain, and how it’s intended to be used.
🎧 Your Genes by Design Podcast
Quick, practical episodes exploring how your genes influence energy, hormones, and long-term vitality after 45 — through a functional genomics lens.
How Your Genes Add Context to Lab Test Results
This free guide shows how genomics provides background context for lab tests, helping bloodwork, hormone panels, and gut testing make more sense together.