For months, I've been putting this off—but today felt like the right day to finally start. It’s January 20, 2025, and this is the very first episode of my new podcast, Double Helix. The inspiration behind Double Helix comes from a couple of important reflections about how deeply connected we all are—to each other, to the world around us, and even to our own biology and DNA.​ Connection Beyond Social Bonds When we think of connections, we often imagine social interactions—frie