Danny Davis welcomes Tripp Parks of Through Fire Wellness Solutions to Gridiron Unfiltered for a powerful conversation on genetic testing, performance, and personalized health strategies.

What if the secret to better health, longer careers, and improved athletic performance was written in your DNA?

In this episode of Gridiron Unfiltered, host Danny Davis sits down with Tripp Parks, founder of Through Fire Wellness Solutions, for a look into how genetic testing is transforming the way we think about wellness. From personalized nutrition to injury prevention, Parks breaks down why cookie-cutter fitness plans just don’t cut it anymore.

More Than Just a Test

Parks explains that genetic testing isn’t about finding flaws. It’s about building a stronger foundation.

“DNA gives us a much deeper look into who you are, what’s going to happen in the future, and gives us a much stronger building block for wellness programs,” he says.

But genetic data alone isn’t enough. The magic happens when it’s paired with blood work, lifestyle analysis, and performance metrics. That’s where true personalization begins.

Rethinking Everyday Health Habits

The episode takes a turn into the practical as Parks challenges some common habits. He talks about the hidden downside of caffeine (most people aren’t as genetically tolerant as they think!) and why poor sleep and bad breathing techniques are hurting more than just energy levels.

He even touches on food textures, noting that softer modern diets could be impacting everything from jaw development to sleep apnea risk.

Youth Sports and Injury Prevention

A standout moment comes when Parks addresses the growing concern around youth sports specialization. He warns that focusing too early on one sport is leading to more injuries and less-rounded athletes. His solution? Encourage kids to play multiple sports, build full-body awareness, and develop long-term habits that support health beyond the game.

The Bottom Line

Whether you’re a pro athlete, coach, or just trying to feel better in your body, this episode drives home a clear message: Your health is personal, and your plan should be too. Parks closes with a powerful reminder: “It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 85, you can always start improving yourself today.”

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