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We bring you interviews from people who have conquered the trickiest of health challenges using the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Philosophy and similar healing modalities. You’ll hear from experts who have been through the wringer with their health issues, and yet managed to come out on the other side.

If you are interested in natural healing and/or functional medicine, this is the podcast for you!

Visit www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com to learn more about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program.

The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Reed Davis

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 103 Ratings

We bring you interviews from people who have conquered the trickiest of health challenges using the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Philosophy and similar healing modalities. You’ll hear from experts who have been through the wringer with their health issues, and yet managed to come out on the other side.

If you are interested in natural healing and/or functional medicine, this is the podcast for you!

Visit www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com to learn more about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program.

    Breaking Through "Health Plateaus" w/ Daniella Dayoub Forrest, FDNP

    Breaking Through "Health Plateaus" w/ Daniella Dayoub Forrest, FDNP

    In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA, "Detective Ev," interviews Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a health coach with over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley. Daniella shares her personal health struggles, including disordered eating, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disease, and how they have motivated her to find new ways to grow and thrive. She discusses the importance of evolving wellness strategies, her approach to helping clients navigate conflicting health advice, and her work as an FDN practitioner.
    Daniella also introduces her book, 'Own Your Wellness - Helping You Break Through Your Health Plateaus,' which offers actionable plans for personal wellness, emphasizing the evolution of health strategies over time. The conversation covers the significance of exploring health symptoms, utilizing functional testing, and adopting a personalized approach to diet, movement, and supplements. Daniella advocates for making informed changes one step at a time and seeks to empower individuals to take ownership of their health.
    Where to find Daniella:
    Facebook: DFitLife
    Instagram: @d_fit_life
    LinkedIn: Daniella Dayoub Forrest
    TikTok: @d_fit_life
    Websites: https://www.dfitlife.com/
    https://www.ownyourwellnessbook.com
    Where to find all things FDN:
    We've put together all of our best freebies and resources for you at fdntraining.com/resources. 

    • 52 min
    Creating A BOOMING Health Coaching Biz w/ Courtney Bursich, FDNP

    Creating A BOOMING Health Coaching Biz w/ Courtney Bursich, FDNP

    We are officially back after a LONG week of our Holistic Health Week project. Thanks to everyone who participated to make it so special :).
    To get us back in the swing of things, we have with us Courtney Bursich, a fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, health coach, and mom, who shares her journey of rediscovering optimal wellness and empowering women. Courtney also discusses her health challenges related to breast implants, leading her to become a health coach after experiencing significant improvements post-explant. Furthermore, she delves into her amazing role as a co-host on the Ancient Health Podcast with Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Chris Motley, highlighting the value of education and support in one's vitality journey. The conversation transitions into business insights, where Courtney outlines her approach to growing a health coaching business from the ground up, stressing the significance of mentorship, community, and focusing on one's strengths. She encourages listeners to pursue their passions, leverage their unique gifts, and create impactful, purpose-driven lives.
    Where to find Courtney:
    Facebook: Courtney Bursich
    Instagram: @organic_blondie
    Website: theorganicblondie.com
    Where to find all things FDN: 
    Get links to almost EVERYTHING we offer plus a bunch of freebies at fdntraining.com/resources. 

    • 53 min
    Holistic Health Week Is HERE!!!

    Holistic Health Week Is HERE!!!

    Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.

    • 1 min
    Habits: How To FINALLY Maintain Them For Good w/ Matty Lansdown

    Habits: How To FINALLY Maintain Them For Good w/ Matty Lansdown

    Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.
    On this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, is talking with guest Matty Lansdown, a scientist, nutritionist, and coach specializing in emotional eating and self-sabotage.
    Matty's journey began with a career in disease research and nutritional epigenetics, leading him to a profound understanding that most diseases are not a consequence of bad luck, but rather poor nutrition and lifestyle choices. He emphasizes the significance of mindset and behavior change over mere dietary adjustments.
    Throughout the podcast, Matty shares his personal development journey, including challenges from his upbringing and how it propelled him towards personal growth and helping others. The discussion covers the misconceptions around medicine and nutrition, the impact of sugar on health, and how individuals continue to struggle with food psychology. Matty offers insights into his approach to helping clients overcome eating issues by addressing the root causes of their habits and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's relationship with food. The podcast also touches upon the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes, bringing to light Lansdown's mission to help people not just to diet better but to live healthier, more mindful lives.
    Where to find Matty:
    Email: info@mattylansdown.com
    Website: www.mattylansdown.com
    Instagram: @matty.lansdown
    Facebook: Join Matty's Facebook Group!
    Where to find everything FDN:
    All things FDN plus tons of freebies can be found at fdntraining.com/resources.
     

    • 53 min
    Lunch & Learn #2 - Why We Test Hormones With Saliva w/ Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar

    Lunch & Learn #2 - Why We Test Hormones With Saliva w/ Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar

    Want to follow along on video to see our screen share? Click here to watch the video version on YouTube.
    Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.
    Welcome to the first "Lunch and Learn" with Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar! These episodes are a new weekly segment that will be released on Tuesday of each week. DON'T WORRY - nothing is changing with our normal Monday and Thursday interviews. This is just an added bonus!
    In this week's Lunch and Learn, host Evan Transue, AKA "Detective Ev," and Lucy McKellar are giving you an introduction to HPA-Axis Dysfunction, and why we believe this is a much more accurate way to describe what is happening to the body in a chronic stress state compared to using the term "adrenal fatigue."Want to learn more about FDN and get some freebies? Head to fdntraining.com/resources for all things FDN! 

    • 34 min
    Why You Should Eat More Chocolate w/ Sage Dammers

    Why You Should Eat More Chocolate w/ Sage Dammers

    Interested in joining us for our free Holistic Health Week? Click here to get registered.
    On today's episode of The Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, and guest Sage Damers, co-founder, CEO, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness, discuss Sage's personal journey into holistic wellness, beginning with unhealthy dietary habits leading to health issues like cystic acne. Sage discusses his transition into holistic nutrition influenced by indigenous herbal systems and his passion for creating healthy chocolate indulgences using adaptogens and superfoods. The conversation covers topics including the psychological impacts of acne, the benefits of adaptogenic herbs, the issues with mycotoxins in chocolate, and the importance of ethical sourcing. Sage provides insights into his company's mission to combine health with pleasure through their products, and our discussion concludes with chatting about the potential health benefits of incorporating adaptogenic herbs into one's diet.Where to find Sage:
    Email: sage@addictivewellness.com
    Website: www.addictivewellness.com
    Instagram: @addictivewellness
    Facebook: @addictivewellness
    TikTok: @addictivewellness
    Where to find FDN: 
    All things FDN can be found at fdntraining.com/resources. 

    • 51 min

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