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.
Episodes
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, interviews Rachel Varga, a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist, about the importance of toxic-free skincare and overall skin health. Rachel shares her insights on using the right skincare products and integrating lifestyle changes to achieve radiant skin. They also discuss the potential impacts of oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and modern lifestyle on our skin. Additionally, Rachel provides practical tips and strategies for maintaining healthy, youthful skin while navigating today’s challenging health landscape.
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Where to find Rachel:
Website: theschoolofradiance.com
Instagram: @rachelvargaofficial
Facebook: Rachel Varga Official
YouTube: The School of Radiance
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, interviews Alissabeth Taylor, a traditionally trained nurse turned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner.
Alissabeth shares her journey from conventional nursing to embracing holistic wellness after facing her own and her family's health challenges. She talks about the specific modalities and testing methods that healed her family's health challenges, and also dives into contributing factors to chronic gut issues.
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Where to find Alissabeth:
Website: www.alissabethtaylorwellness.com
Instagram: @alissabethtaylorwellness
Facebook: Alissabeth Taylor Wellness
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
We breifly share lab results at the end. If you'd like to see the test results, click here for the YouTube link.
In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, interviews Marek Doyle, a functional nutritional therapist based in London. Marek shares insights from his 19 years in the field, focusing on how he uses Organic Acids Testing and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to tackle complex chronic health issues. The discussion delves into Marek's unique approach to interpreting these tests, highlighting their importance in predicting health outcomes and personalizing treatments.
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Where to find Marek:
Website: www.marekdoyle.com
Instagram: @Marekdoylenutrition
Substack: marekdoyle.substack.com
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, interviews Lana, the founder of Conscious Concierge. Lana shares her personal journey overcoming severe health issues including panic attacks and digestive problems through holistic modalities after years of relying on western medicine.
She also discusses what led her to the creation of Conscious Concierge, a service that helps individuals navigate and connect with various holistic health practitioners and alternative therapies tailored to their unique needs.
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Where to find Lana:
Website: www.yourconsciousconcierge.com
Instagram: @Yourconsciousconcierge
Facebook: Conscious Concierge
TikTok: Conscious Concierge
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In this episode of the Health Detective podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, interviews Bria Gadd, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer. The discussion focuses on the impact of gut health, hormone balancing, thyroid panels, and the importance of energy management. Bria outlines a five-step approach to combat health challenges, especially for women over 35, and emphasizes the value of personalized diagnostics such as the DUTCH Test and thyroid panels.
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Where to find Bria:
Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/
Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bria.gadd/
Bria's Podcast: The Period Whisperer
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, interviews Sandy Martin, founder of the Biohacker Expo. Prior to founding the expo, Sandy was hosting completely different types of conferences. It was only when a severe and rapid mold illness took over her brain and body that she got into the worlds of functional medicine and biohacking. We are so proud and privileged to have partnered with her to host our first ever East Coast FDN Conference!
To join us for the conference, go to BiohackerExpo.com and use code "HDP" at checkout to get 50% off your tickets!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this introductory session, Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), and Education Director Elizabeth Gaines, provide an overview of the FDN philosophy and methodology. They discuss the mission of FDN to help people get well and stay well naturally by identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. The session includes a sneak peek into the FDN course, emphasizing the importance of multiple labs to uncover metabolic chaos and detailing the DRESS for Health Success program. Reed and Elizabeth also highlight the significance of emotional freedom and personal satisfaction for practitioners in helping clients achieve better health. The discussion concludes with a Q&A segment covering topics like the difference between corrective measures and the cycle of trial and error, and the role of genetics in health protocols.
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, interviews Kimberly Rose, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and the founder of Kimberly Rose Wellness. Kimberly shares her personal health journey, dealing with severe digestive and immune symptoms, and how she found solutions through functional lab testing. They discuss the importance of specific types of testing, such as GI maps and hormone panels, the use of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) for non-diabetics, the significant role of food as medicine, and the psychological aspects of healing. The conversation provides valuable insights into holistic health, preventative care, and the benefits of looking at the body as an interconnected system.
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Where to find Kimberly:
Website: https://kimberlyrosewellness.my.canva.site/info
Instagram: @kimberlyrosewellness
TikTok: kimberlyrosewellness
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev sits down with intuitive and integrative family nurse practitioner, Debra Maragopoulos, to delve into the critical role of the hypothalamus in overall health.
The episode covers Debra's personal journey into functional medicine, the importance of supporting hypothalamic function, as well as specific ways to do so. In addition, they discuss genetic predispositions, the influence of circadian rhythms, and actionable tips for maintaining optimal health.
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Where to find Deborah:
Website: https://genesisgold.com
Instagram: @Deborahmaragopoulosfnp
Facebook: The Hormone Queen
YouTube: Click here
LinkedIn: Click here
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
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In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, welcomes back Dr. Aron Gonshor. The episode features an in-depth overview of the Metabolic Wellness Profile.
Dr. Gonshor explains the importance of protein digestion, liver detoxification, and oxidative stress. He details how indican, bile acids, and 8 OH DG levels in dried urine can reveal critical health insights. The episode concludes with a lively Q&A session, addressing various concerns and topics raised by the listeners.
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