The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Food Lies Exposed: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Diet Is Backwards w/ Brian Sanders

Forget everything you think you know about nutrition.

 

Brian Sanders — filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top-ranked Peak Human podcast, and founder of Austin’s Sapien Center — dismantles decades of misinformation about what we eat.

 

Brian explains how we’ve been misled by the food industry, why animal foods are actually superfoods, and what the real enemy of human health looks like.

 

If you’ve tried diet after diet and still feel confused, this conversation will give you the clarity you’ve been searching for.

 

What you’ll learn:

• The truth about “healthy” plant-based marketing vs. ancestral eating
• Why animal foods may hold the key to longevity and energy
• How to spot the next nutrition fad before it tricks you
• The real root cause of modern disease — and how to fight back naturally

 

 

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Where to find Brian Sanders:

Website: sapien.org

Instagram: @food.lies

Facebook: @FoodLiesOrg

 

Why Low Energy Is a Red Flag for Deeper Imbalances w/ Julie James

Are you constantly tired, running on fumes, or wondering why you can’t get your energy back—no matter how much sleep you get? Low energy isn’t just about being busy. It’s often a red flag that something deeper is out of balance in your body.

 

In this conversation, FDNP Julie James uncovers why low energy connects to so many different health issues—and what you can actually do about it.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why all of your symptoms are connected—and how they’re cues from your body that it needs help to regain balance.
2. How functional lab testing reveals what’s really going on inside your body, so you can know where to focus and how to heal.
3. Why your body is incredibly resilient—and how to use the right tools to support its natural ability to restore balance.

You don’t need to live in a constant state of burnout or exhaustion. With the right insights and strategies, you can feel energized, empowered, and in control of your health again—naturally.

 

 

 

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Where to find Julie James:

Website: wholisticfunctionalhealth.com

Instagram: @wholisticfunctionalhealth

Facebook: @wholisticfunctionalhealthJJ

 

The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: How Stress Quietly Destroys Health (and How to Escape It) w/ Dr. Scott Sherr

Most people think stress just makes them tired. But according to Dr. Scott Sherr, it can trigger what he calls the “Sympathetic Spiral of Doom”—a biological feedback loop that silently drains your energy, wrecks your mood, and sabotages your long-term health.

 

In this live interview, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, COO of Troscriptions, and VP of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice—to reveal how modern science and ancient physiology collide in this hidden stress response.

 

What you’ll discover:

• The shocking reason your body can’t recover even when you “de-stress”
• How the Sympathetic Spiral of Doom hijacks your nervous system
• The cutting-edge framework of Health Optimization Medicine — and how it helps your body function the way it was designed to
• Simple, practical ways to break the cycle and restore balance

If you’ve ever felt “off” no matter what you do — this episode will finally explain why.

 

 

 

 

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Where to find Dr. Scott Sherr:

Website: troscriptions.com

Instagram: @troscriptions

Instagram: @drscottsherr

YouTube: @troscriptions

 

Perimenopause was a Wake-Up Call! w/ Jane Velasco

Imagine this:

You're the go to personal trainer in your area for YEARS, and as far as anyone else is concerned, you're the epitome of what it means to be healthy. What would you do, then, when your own health started to silently decline?

 

This is exactly what happened to our guest, FDNP Jane Velasco.

 

In 2019, Jane started experiencing persistent joint pain, debilitating fatigue, insomnia, and unexplained weight gain. After searching for answers, she was finally able to get clarity through functional healthcare. 

 

 

 

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Where to find Jane Velasco:

Website: wholisticyou.life

Facebook: @mjcvelasco

 

The Sleep Tech Trap: Why Wearables, Alcohol & Marijuana Are Sabotaging Your Rest w/ Mollie Eastman

In this eye-opening episode, sleep expert Mollie McGlocklin Eastman—Founder of Sleep Is a Skill and host of the top-rated Sleep Is a Skill Podcast—unpacks what really drives deep, restorative sleep.

Mollie brings a powerful combination of personal experience (including her own battle with insomnia while traveling internationally), a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, and years of obsessing over chronobiology to help people transform their sleep through technology, accountability, and habit change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why popular sleep trackers & wearables may be misleading you
- How alcohol, marijuana, and other “sleep aids” disrupt your deep sleep
- Simple, research-backed strategies to improve your sleep—no gadgets needed
- The surprising reason you may be “sleeping enough” but still waking up exhausted

 

 

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Where to find Mollie Eastman:

Website: sleepisaskill.com

Instagram: @mollie.eastman

Facebook: @sleepisaskill

 

What I Learned As An Ultra-Endurance Athlete w/ Lisa Tamati

Join us as we delve into an empowering discussion with globally recognized expert in longevity and health optimization, Lisa Tamati.

- In this episode, Lisa shares her journey from professional ultra-endurance athlete to health and wellness guru, offering invaluable insights on how to become the CEO of your own health and never give up.

- Learn the importance of mindset, the power of resilience, and why it's essential to never outsource your health.

 

 

 

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Where to find Lisa Tamati :

Website: lisatamati.com

Website: aevumlabs.co.nz

Website: longlifehyperbarics.com

Instagram: @lisatamati

Facebook: @lisa.tamati1

 

What Your Chronic Aches and Pains REALLY Mean w/ Nikki Uvalles

Join FDNP Nikki Uvalles, Integrative Health Coach and founder of One Body Wellness, as she discusses the importance of understanding your body's messages through aches and pains.

- Learn vital lessons about accepting body transitions during aging and nurturing your body as a temple.

- Nikki shares her journey of balancing family life and health, offering insights on how to reconnect with your body, shift your mindset, and adopt holistic practices for lasting vitality.

 

 

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Where to find Nikki Uvalles:

Website: onebodywellness.org

Instagram: @one_body_wellness_nikki

Facebook: @OneBodyWellnessNikki

 

Fix Your Sleep Within 30 Days w/ Brenden Dougherty

Here's a deep dive into understanding and resolving poor sleep quality with Brenden Dougherty, CEO of MDbio.

 

Discover...

- the essential steps required to diagnose sleep issues

- how to get tested for chronic sleeplessness

- the stringent criteria you should use when selecting supplements.

 

Learn from Brenden's extensive knowledge in consumer sciences and his commitment to creating effective sleep solutions and supplements. Don't miss out on expert advice aimed at transforming your sleep and overall health.

 

 

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Where to find Brenden Dougherty:

Website: mdbiowellness.com

Instagram: @shopmdbio

Website: sleepcorner.com

 

The Truth About Toxins’ Impact on Our Health w/ Lindsay Dahl

In this episode, Lindsay Dahl, Chief Impact Officer at Ritual and a 20-year environmental health advocate, discusses how toxic chemicals enter our products and supplements, and shares actionable advice for consumers.

Lindsay highlights the real health and environmental threats posed by chemical pollution, teaches listeners how to differentiate between clickbait and scientifically backed information on social media, and provides tips on shopping for safe and effective supplements.

With her extensive experience in environmental health advocacy and policy, Lindsay has helped pass over 30 state and federal laws aimed at reducing toxic chemicals in consumer products. She is also the author of 'Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid our Homes from Toxic Chemicals.'

 

 

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Where to find Lindsay Dahl:

Website: lindsaydahl.substack.com

Instagram: @lindsay_dahl

Facebook: @lindsay.k.dahl

LinkedIn: @lindsay-dahl

 

From Stage to Health Coaching: Public Speaking Skills Every FDN Needs w/ Debra Wanger

What do acting, teaching, and functional health coaching have in common? More than you might think.

In this episode with Debra Wanger, we explore how skills from the stage and classroom can transform not only the way we communicate health, but also the way professionals care for themselves in demanding careers.

As an actor, teacher, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), today’s guest bridges these worlds to help both actors and health professionals thrive. Whether it’s maintaining resilience in a high-stress, often unhealthy profession—or learning to deliver your message with clarity and authenticity—these strategies can change everything.

 

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. How actors and public speakers can build a healthy, balanced, and resilient lifestyle despite the pressures of their profession.
2. Practical tools for overcoming stage fright and mastering public speaking so FDNs and other health professionals can share their message with confidence.
3. Why Functional Diagnostic Nutrition provides a targeted, root-cause approach that elevates both health coaching and communication.

 

 

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Where to find Debra Wanger:

Website: debrawangercoach.com

Instagram: @debradiva

Facebook: @debra.wanger

LinkedIn: @debra-wanger