Free Dominguez: Gut Health & Mental Wellness

Free Dominguez joins Brianna on the podcast this week! Free is a certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Functional Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP), and nutritionist with over 17 years of experience. She has worked with A-list clients ranging from athletes to actors, hip hop artist and rockstars, models, and more; she helps her clients navigate issues including hormonal, thyroid, gut, autoimmune, and fertility - and has a waiting list of clients who want to work with her! In this vibrant episode, Free details her journey from musician to celebrity chef to functional nutritionist - as inspiring as it is informative - and dives into the critical intersections of health, nutrition, and personal growth. She shares her philosophy on functional nutrition, emphasizing that it’s not only about what we eat, but how our bodies absorb and utilize nutrients, and how stress can disrupt the critical balance between our digestive system and mental well-being. Free and Brianna also emphasize why testing is vital - it’s time to “test, don’t guess” when it comes to understanding your health. They also touch on the emotional side of eating, how childhood traumas can shape your relationship with food, and elaborate on practical strategies to enhance nutrition while savoring the process. Free discusses her community initiative, Adopt A Kitchen, underscoring the importance of access to healthy food for underserved populations. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring stories, and a reminder that nourishing our bodies can be a fun and creative journey! 

In this episode, you will learn…

• How functional nutrition goes beyond diet to a holistic full-body understanding.
• Why stress management is essential for maintaining gut health and overall well-being.
• How community initiatives can help address food deserts and promote access to healthy eating.

“I help people as a way to work on myself. And I work on myself to help people. To me, that is what the emerging game is all about.” - Ram Dass

Time Codes:

00:00 Introduction

04:05 Free’s Journey to Functional Nutrition

08:17 A Holistic Approach to Health

24:24 Reprogramming Trauma Responses

29:23 Limitations of Traditional Western Medicine

33:35 Simple Changes for Optimal Health

39:56 Prioritizing Children’s Health & Well-Being

43:38 Improving Sleep Quality: The Impact of Screen Time

45:32 Hidden Dangers of Dyes & Microplastics in Food

49:51 Finding Inspiration: The Power of Songs & Quotes

52:53 Giving Back: Community Involvement

55:50 Traveling & Cultural Exploration: Lessons from Cuba

57:48 The Influence of Mentors

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Connect with Free:

Instagram: @freedominguez

Websites + Links: Linktree

Connect with Brianna:

Instagram: @briannabrownkeen

X: @brownbrianna

TikTok: @briannabrownkeen

YouTube: @briannabrownkeen - Full video versions of each episode are available here!

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