Stay Off My Operating Table® Podcast with Dr. Philip Ovadia

Can trauma live in your genes? And if so, can you rewrite the script?

Dr. Kien Vuu says yes—and he’s living proof. A respected interventional radiologist, Dr. Vuu once found himself overweight, diabetic, and dependent on medications. Despite his medical training, it wasn’t until he addressed his chronic stress and deep-rooted emotional patterns that real healing began.

“You are your best medicine because how you live your life, how you see life, how you participate in life is one of the most beautiful, most empowering things that we can do,” says Dr. Vuu.

In this episode, he explains how stress, trauma, and emotional disconnection affect our genes through the lens of epigenetics—an area of science showing that our behaviors, beliefs, and environment shape how our DNA expresses itself. He identifies five pillars that influence gene expression: physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, social connection, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past or your diagnosis, this conversation opens a door to hope, healing, and transformation.

Connect with Dr. Kien Vuu
Website: kienvuu.com
Instagram: @DoctorVMD

Connect with Dr. Ovadia
Twitter: @iFixHearts
Website: OvadiaHeartHealth.com
Metabolic Health Quiz: iFixHearts.com