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
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Today on The Health Detective Podcast, we are lucky enough to have with us a big name in our space, Dr. Patrick Porter. If you don't know Dr. Porter, you're probably familiar with his game-changing product, BrainTap.
After an incredible experience using BrainTap at a conference, Detective Ev purchased one immediately and has been using it ever since. What Detective Ev did not expect, though, was all the studies behind this device! It is excellent for meditation and relaxing, sure. But Dr. Porter and his team are taking this to new levels, with studies showing clear benefits to those suffering from dementia (amongst many other ailments).
In this episode, you'll hear about Dr. Porter's impressive background, the science behind BrainTap, the current studies showing the efficacy of this device when it comes to supporting MANY different ailments, as well as the huge goals Dr. Porter has set for himself and the company.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
About Dr. Porter:
Patrick K. Porter, PhD is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With 20 years of experience operating the largest self-help franchise in the world, he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry, having sold over 3 million of his self-help products worldwide.
Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for 32 years. He was a co-developer of the MC2, the first personal light & sound brain training machine, voted “Best New Gadget of the Year” at the 1989 Consumer Electronics Show. And his team was voted the “Best New Health APP” at 2019 Consumer Electronic Show.
Ready to start your journey as an FDN and do work that's truly meaningful?
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Where to find Dr. Porter:
IG: @drpatrickporter
Website: https://drpatrickporter.com/
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
We had the pleasure of hosting our guest today, Kimberly Boehm, on our first ever LIVE interview for The Health Detective Podcast! Of course, we wanted to make sure our podcast audience still got to hear this awesome story of how Kim went from brand new FDN to having a full-time practice in less than a year!
About Kim:
Kim attended Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic where she studied Nutrition, Sleep, Mindfulness, Physical Activity, Sustainability and Whole Person Well Being. After completing work at ASU and Mayo Clinic, Kim went on to study Mindful Based Stress Reduction at Duke University and Humanities at Harvard. She returned to the Duke's IM in 2020 completing the Integrative Health Coach Professional Training. In August 2021, Kim graduated as a FDN-Practitioner and is now board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. After completing her FDN Practitioner work, she was accepted into the doctoral program with IIOM and will be come a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine by the end of 2022.
Prior to her own practice, Kim was a nurse with HCA for a number of years working both in both Family Practice and OB-GYN offices.
Kim is the founding member of Functional Health Group located in Ashland, VA. She resides in Ashland, VA with her husband, Ed, a commodity lumber trader for the last 28 years. They have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 dog and of course, Bobo the fish.
Kim practices what she preaches. She is 57 years old, in exceptional health, takes no medication and maintains healthy weight at the low end of the normal scale for her height. She is passionate about educating others about FDN and the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success®; Protocols for optimal health so they can live the life they desire.
Where to find Kim:
Website: functionalhealthgroup.org
Instagram: @functionalhealthgroup
Ready to start the FDN course? Head to fdntraining.com/tryfdn to start the course completely for free!
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Ok - we're going to get real in this episode!
The economy is taking an unfortunate turn. And while most of us realize all things are temporary (even the unfavorable ones), it can still be very intimidating for people to start something new during times like this.
However, we come bringing good news! For many of our graduates (including Detective Ev), they consider the FDN certification program to be one of the BEST things they've ever ever done for their careers. In addition, the course saw a RECORD number of new trainees join the program in the month of June.
And no, these are not just some cheesy words to hype up the program. We encourage you to listen to this episode and hear the statistics Detective Ev talks about to make his case as to why the FDN course might in fact be a great decision for you despite these times. Let us know what you think!
Want to start the FDN course for free? Go to fdntraining.com/tryfdn to start the course (no credit card required).
Ready to talk to someone directly? Go to fdntraining.com/call to book a time with one of our Course Enrollment Advisors.
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
In this episode, we're continuing our solo series where Detective Ev breaks down each of the foundational labs we use in the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition course.
To not cause confusion, we want you to know that you have access to well over SIXTY labs once you graduate from the course. However, the FDN system is based off a set of tests that has been proven to work time and time again, with 10's of thousands of happy clients around the world to show for it!
Because of this, we always start with the foundation. If the off chance occurs where you need extra support or testing for a tricky case, we have you covered! For now, we're sticking to the foundations, though.
Check this episode out to hear all about our "leaky gut" test (mucosal barrier test) and how it fits into the FDN system!
Ready to try the FDN course for free? Go to fdntraining.com/tryfdn (no credit card required)
Want to speak to someone directly and get your questions answered? Go to fdntraining.com/call to book a call now
**Link to picture mentioned in episode** https://www.jennalongoria.com/blog-archive/2017/01/18/leaky-gut-syndrome-9-signs-you-might-have-it
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
In this episode, Detective Ev explores the custom hormone test that was created just for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners, otherwise known as the "FDN SHP" (stress and hormone profile).
You'll hear about:
- The main markers that we're looking at on this test (and why they're important)
- Why we utilize a saliva test instead of a blood test
- Why our clients take FOUR different samples for us throughout the day in order to get the most complete picture of their overall health
Missed our other episodes breaking down some of the other tests we train you in during the FDN Certification Program?
To learn about our favorite gut test, click here!
To learn about our favorite food sensitivity test, click here!
The day of this podcast release, June 30th 2022, is the LAST DAY before the $1000 price increase of the course. Go to fdntraining.com/summer and click "learn more" at the bottom of the page to get enrolled. FDN offers a 30-day money back guarantee (less a $250 deposit), so you can secure your spot if you're still unsure.
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Although we love bringing you as many stories from our certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners as possible, our number one goal is always to provide you with as much value as possible. Since our listening audience is predominantly women, we wanted to bring on a special guest today, Alyce Adams (AKA the “Kegel Queen”)!
In this episode, Alyce Adams, RN sheds light on a topic that is too often stigmatized. Detective Ev was not only shocked to learn about how many women deal with vaginal prolapse and urinary incotinence, but how many women (potentially needlessly) get SURGERY for these issues, not ever being told about alternative options.
Even if the issues discussed today don’t affect you directly, you certainly have a friend (or several) who ARE impacted. By listening, you just may be the difference between them getting surgery vs. finding natural solutions. We hope you enjoy the interview!
About Alyce:
Alyce Adams, RN is the Kegel Queen. Since founding KegelQueen.com in 2009, she’s known as the most sought-after kegel exercise expert around the world, helping women who suffer with vaginal prolapse or urinary incontinence to avoid dangerous surgery and regain health and control of their body “down there.” She is famous for creating the Kegel Success in Minutes a Day Program, the only complete, no-devices, safe-at-home kegel exercise program created and tested by an RN. The Kegel Queen Program has reached over 3,011 women in 27 countries.
Alyce has shared her kegel expertise as a guest blogger for the American College of Nurse-Midwives and a guest lecturer at Bastyr University in Seattle and the University of Rochester in New York. Most recently, she has consulted with the Stanford Biodesign Fellowship at Stanford University in California.
Where to Find Alyce:
KegelQueen.com
There are only a FEW days left before the FDN course increases by $1000! Go to FDNtraining.com/summer to catch the last of our events or FDNtraining.com/call if you want to talk to someone to secure your spot.
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
In this episode, we're interviewing a very successful Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Matt Terry!
What's great about Matt is that he was aware of functional lab testing long before FDN, and still chose to pursue our program.
Our interview includes a variety of topics including Matt's cancer diagnosis, his life as a personal trainer and FDN, as well as a particularly special segment towards the end where him and Detective Ev discuss eating disorders, something that is not talked about nearly enough in this world.
About Matt:
Matt is a presenter, personal trainer, nutrition coach and full time practicing FDN in Overland Park, Kansas where he co-owns a personal training studio. He has used his personal struggles with obesity, injuries, and disease to help his clients at new levels with customized solutions that get to the root of the issue. His mission is to provide people with the right education, support, and coaching to create sustainable solutions for optimal lasting health, energy and confidence.
Where to find Matt:
Ready to have a thriving business doing work you actually love? There are just a few more days before the price of the FDN course increases by $1000. Go to fdntraining.com/call to book a call with one of our Course Advisors, or fdntraining.com/summer to see what events are still taking place during the month of June!
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Although we love talking about FDN on this podcast, we also know there are other amazing functional practitioners out there doing great work! Our guest today, Hally Brooke, is one of those people!
Hally Brooke is the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and fierce industry advocate. What started as pure personal training has morphed over the years into a full wellness and nutrition practice.
Hally has learned from years of education and experience working with clients that simply doing squats isn't going to cut it when it comes to being fully well. From that experience, she has built a thriving Functional Medicine Coaching practice that works with clients in ALL the key areas of wellness including movement, nutrition, mindset, resilience, relationships, and self-care.
Her life mission is to encourage, empower and free women by teaching healing. Whether as clients, through speaking events, or personally with the people she encounters, she lives this mission day in and day out.
Where to find Hally:
instagram @livenourishedcoaching and @hallybrooke
Facebook www.facebook.com/livenourishedcoaching
Listening to this episode in June 2022? DON'T MISS our final days of the Summer Open House! The course goes up $1,000 July 1st, 2022, so make sure to check out all of the events we're hosting this month to decide if the course is right for you. Go to fdntraining.com/summer
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Making her second appearence on The Health Detective Podcast (her first time was all the way back at episode #4), it's Brandy Buskow!
In addition to being an FDN herself, Brandy is also Chief Operations Officer of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition as a whole. Since Brandy is involved with so many aspects of the course, we thought it'd be perfect to speak with her about what the journey of becoming an FDN looks like!
In this episode (link in bio), we'll talk about things like:
Who can become an FDN?
What will the course work look like?
How long do I have to complete it?
Do I get mentorship along the way?
What will graduating look like?
If you want the inside scoop on the FDN course, then give this episode a listen :)
About Brandy:
Brandy is a Board Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Master EFT Practitioner, Hypnotherapy student, and a mom of 4.
She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. She specializes in helping moms get their energy back and ending the overwhelm.
Ready to watch the full course tour? Then go to fdntraining.com/coursetour to watch now!
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
As part of our month-long Summer Open House, we thought it was only right to have the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Reed Davis, back on The Health Detective Podcast!
In this episode, Detective Ev and Reed will let you know about all of the events going on this month. Then, they spend almost a full HOUR breaking down all the main labs we teach in the program.
There has genuinely never been a better time to learn about FDN than this month. We have every resource possible available to you at your fingertips, and this podcast is just the icing on the cake. If you've been wondering about the FDN course, listen to this now!
About Reed:
Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles.
Check out the schedule for our FDN Summer Open House by going to fdntraining.com/summer.