

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 Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, interviews Chris Burres, a visionary scientist and founder of My Vital C. Chris talks about the groundbreaking ESS60 molecule, famous for extending the lifespan of lab rats by 90%. The discussion covers the molecule's potential health benefits, including improved mental focus, energy, and sleep, as well as its theoretical anti-aging mechanisms. Chris also touches on safety, recommended dosages, and ongoing human studies.
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Where to find Chris:
Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/
Book: Live Longer and Better
Instagram: @myvitalc
TikTok: @myvitalc
YouTube: MyVitalC

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
At-Home Hormone Monitoring: The Future of Women's Health w/ Dr. Amy Divaraniya
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, interviews Dr. Amy Divaraniya, the CEO and founder of Oova, a women's health platform focused on quantitative hormonal analysis. Dr. Divaraniya shares her personal journey through infertility and how it led to the creation of Oova.
Ev and Dr. Divaraniya also dive into the importance of personalized, real-time hormone monitoring and its applications across different phases of women's health, from fertility to menopause. Finally, Dr. Divaraniya explains how practitioners and patients can use Oova's data for more informed healthcare decisions.
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Website: www.oova.life
Instagram: @amydivaraniya
Facebook: Dr. Amy
Linkedin: Dr. Amy Divaraniya

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, welcomes a legend in the health coaching space, Yuri Elkaim, a former pro athlete, leading health expert, and renowned business coach. Evan discusses the importance of mindset and specialization in growing a successful health business. Yuri shares his journey from battling an autoimmune condition to helping thousands of health practitioners scale their online businesses.Yuri also explains why narrowing your target market is crucial, and how to effectively blend expertise with business acumen for long-term success.
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Where to find Yuri:
Website: healthpreneurgroup.com
Instagram: @healthpreneur
Facebook: Healthpreneur
YouTube: Healthpreneur
TikTok: @YuriElkaim

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Reality, Impact, and Solutions w/ Kery Knutson
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, welcomes guest Kery Knutson, a certified nutritional therapy practitioner, wellness coach, and yoga teacher. Kery shares her personal journey and challenges with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). The conversation delves into the importance of filtering our indoor air, ditching toxic fragrances and detergents, and the nuanced differences between the condition being a brain-related issue versus being 'all in your head.' Kiri also opens up about empowering others through her family's health food store and her podcast, Holistic Health Heroes.
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Where to find Kery:
Website: www.ngvitamins.com
Instagram: @the_hhh_podcast
Facebook: NaturesGardenofNaples
YouTube: HolisticHealthHeroes
Podcast: Holistic Health Heroes Podcast

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Time-Restricted Eating in Adults w/ Dr. Aron Gonshor and Reed Davis
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Lab and Learn 6: A Stress and Hormones Profile Review w/ Paula Reed, FDNP
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
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In this episode of The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, and FDN Clinical Advisor, Paula Reed, are analzying a Stress and Hormone profile live! They'll be covering multiple different hormone markers that were submitted by the client through a set of saliva samples. This episode is much better when watched as opposed to just listened to, so make sure to watch the YouTube version by clicking the link above.
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More about Paula and where to find her:
Paula Reed is the founder of Paula Reed Wellness where the primary focus is optimizing hormones, restoring gut health, and improving detoxification pathways. Paula has helped several hundred (primarily) women between her private practice and an integrative medical practice where she was the Wellness Provider for over five years. She is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and is Board Certified in Functional Wellness, Holistic Health, and Functional Health Coaching. In addition to her private practice, Paula serves as a Clinical Advisor for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Inc.
Website: paulareedwellness.com
Instagram: @paulareedwellness

Monday Jan 20, 2025
Triumph Over Bipolar: Rediscovering Hope w/ Michelle Reittinger
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
In this heartfelt episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, welcomes Michelle Reittinger, a passionate public speaker, author, and mentor who has completely recovered from bipolar disorder. Michelle shares her harrowing 12-year battle with the condition, culminating in a transformative integrative approach that changed her life. From the depths of manic and depressive episodes, suicide attempts, and countless medications, Michelle found a path to true healing through micronutrition, personal responsibility, and addressing root causes. This episode also explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries, supporting loved ones with mental health challenges, and the potential for complete recovery. It's a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's capacity to heal.
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Where to find Michelle:
Book: Click here to get it on Amazon!
Website: www.TheUpsideOfBipolar.com
Instagram: @theupsideofbipolar
YouTube: @ThUpsideOfBipolar

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Navigating Perimenopause with Science w/ Jennifer Woodward, MS, FDNP
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, sits down with Jennifer Woodward, a women's hormonal health expert, FDN, and, as of recently, an author!
Jennifer discusses her new book, Easy Perimenopause: The Essential Guide to Modern Midlife, and covers everything from the importance of animal protein to whether or not bioidentical hormone therapy could be right for you. Jennifer is one of our most beloved guests on the show, and her energy is contagious! We highly recommend catching this on YouTube if you can by clicking the link below.
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Where to find Jennifer:
Book: Click here to get it on Amazon!
Website: www.JenniferWoodwardNutrition.com
Instagram: @jennifer_woodward_wellness
Facebook: Jennifer Woodward
YouTube: @JenniferWoodwardNutrition

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this episode of Science Matters, Reed and Dr. Aron Gonshor delve into the latest research on the gut microbiome, mild cognitive impairment, and the impact of probiotics. They discuss a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study that highlights the significant role of gut bacteria in cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults. Additionally, Dr. Gonshor revisits topics from previous episodes, including RNA therapeutics and CRISPR technology, underscoring their potential to revolutionize medical treatments. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the show by submitting questions and suggested topics as the space of scientific discovery continues to grow.
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, chats with Derick Gant, a renowned financial advisor, high-performance coach, author, and motivational speaker. Derick shares his insights on achieving financial freedom, living authentically, and maintaining balance in key areas of life including finance, fitness, mindset, spirituality, and relationships. Highlighting his "24K Life" philosophy, Derick provides practical tips on personal development, accountability, and financial management. You will learn the importance of goal setting, understanding one's motivations, and the power of community support in driving success.
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Where to find Derick:
Website: www.derickgant.com
Instagram: @derickgant
Facebook: Derick L Gant
YouTube: DerickGant24k