The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

#50: Never Take No For An Answer w/ Sally Aponte, FDN-P (50th Episode Special)!

Wow! Can you believe it's been 50 episodes? We just want to take this time to thank you all for your support, and you can rest assured that we are just getting started. Today's guest is someone who did a fantastic job at reminding us just exactly how challenging these issues can be, Sally Aponte. Sally Aponte is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner whose mission is to empower people who suffer from persistent gut symptoms with the right tools and healthy life-style choices so they can live a disease-free life and enjoy life to the fullest even in their senior years.   Prior to becoming a FDN-P she worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 29 years. Attending to the needs of her chronically ill patients was always a constant reminder that living an unhealthy lifestyle will contribute to disease and disabilities that can result in having a poor quality of life down the line.     She believes catching a potential disease at its earliest stages is another important factor for maintaining health and well-being. During her earlier years she struggled with multiple health problems and was misdiagnosed for 9 years before discovering she had Celiac Disease. The years of being misdiagnosed came at a price but it was the application of functional medicine that helped her reach a level of health that was not attainable through traditional medicine. As a result, she developed a passion for healing the body through alternative means. This led her to pursue a career as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Health Coach, and she continues to further her education in the field. You can find out more about Sally by emailing info@sallyaponte@com. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#49: Ovarian Cysts, Knee Pain, and Breathwork w/ Erica Ziel, B.Sc., FDN-P, CPT, PPES

In this episode, we're interviewing a fellow podcaster, Erica Ziel, host of The Core Connections podcast (link below)!

About Erica:

Erica Ziel, mom of three, received her Health and Human Performance degree from Iowa State University, is an FDN Practitioner, certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, health and nutrition coach, core exercise and pre/postnatal exercise specialist whose mission is to help women live a healthier life and heal their body through movement, wellness, intuition, and breathwork. Inspiring women to regain hope but also experience true, life lasting results. Erica is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®, The Core Rehab Program, Knocked-Up Fitness® prenatal membership, instruction trainer courses, and host of The Core Connections Podcast. She believes that anything you want to improve about your health and life, you can!

The Core Connections Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/core-connections-with-erica-ziel/id1367643098

You can find out more about Erica by going to https://knocked-upfitness.com/.

You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#48: This is UNACCEPTABLE w/ Sally Aponte

The short except you're about to hear is a story we hear wayyy too often. It needs to stop, and it needs to stop NOW!

You can learn more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#47: Accutane, Pilates, and Chinese Medicine w/ Melanie Rogers, FDN-P

In this episode, we're interviewing someone who brought the ENERGY, baby! Her name is Mel Rogers, and she has an awesome story and impressive background. About Mel: Melanie Rogers is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, master Pilates trainer, former professional ballet dancer and holds a Masters degree in traditional Chinese Medicine. She spent several years as an acupuncturist and herbalist in numerous multidisciplinary health clinics in New York City and San Diego. Currently, Melanie coaches Pilates and functional health clients both virtually and inside a well-known human performance center, Fitness Quest 10 in Scripps Ranch, CA. She has over 20 years of experience training clients in the Pilates method including well-known elite pro athletes. Melanie is passionate about empowering men and women to take sovereignty over their own health and to be an active participant in their own healing. She believes in the power of natural methods of bringing the body back to balance and urges everyone to seek out not only medical advice from their medical doctor to feel good, but to work with someone like herself to improve all areas of their health. She hopes that through her work she can help people heal, prevent illness and live thriving, energetic and joy filled lives! Utilizing a functional health approach that includes ancient wisdom and science-based lab testing, she incorporates customized nutrition, targeted supplementation and needle moving lifestyle hacks to help people overcome unwanted symptoms and optimize their health. You can find out more about Melanie by going to www.melrogers.com. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#46: Differences Between Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances w/ Leslie Parran

In this quick episode, we Leslie breaks down the differences between three things that are so commonly confused: Food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. We also talk about different testing you can use.

You can find out more about Leslie by going to https://peacexpiecewellnesscoaching.com/about-leslie/.

You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#45: Why Treating Chronic Health Issues SPECIFICALLY Never Works w/ Evan Transue, FDN-P

There is a LOT that goes into what we do at FDNthrive, but there one core principle we follow that allows us to get the results that no other system does: We do NOT treat anything specifically.

If western medicine sees a disease? They give medication or use surgery. Even many of our natural-minded friends do the same thing, but they just do it with supplements and alternative therapies.

What we do as different. This brief episode explains that difference!

You can learn more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#44: From Cancer In Her 20s To 9 Years Cancer Free w/ Frankie Leigh, FDN-P

In the world of healthcare, cancer is just a different beast.  The word alone gets our adrenaline going, and if we receive a diagnosis, it can make it hard to think about WHY we might have cancer in the first place. But, our guest today, Frankie Leigh, talks to us about how she was able to use TWO cancer scares in her twenties to completely switch her mindset around, eventually HEAL the cancer, and become an amazing, functional practioner. You can find out more about Frankie by going to https://radiate-wellness.com/about/. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com. The organic farming program referenced in the show can be found by going to https://wwoof.net/.

#43: Vitamin D Intensive w/ Evan Transue, FDN-P

At FDNthrive, we DO utilize functional lab-testing. However, the core of our success always lies primarily in addressing LIFESTYLE principles. A basic lifestyle principle is to be getting enough sun which, in addition to countless other benefits, can give you optimal vitamin d levels when done correctly.

But, this can leave us with a lot of questions...

Is vitamin d all its cracked up to be? Do you HAVE to get it from the sun? Can you simply take a supplement? We discuss all of that and more in this episode of the FDNthrive podcast.

To learn more about FDNthrive or work with one of our coaches, please visit www.fdnthrive.com.

#42: The Hidden Causes of Insomnia w/ Martha Lewis, FDN-P

Here is a test: Go to ANY person in your life, and ask them if they think they have good sleep. Some will just plainly acknowledge that they don't, but others will say yes. For the second group, ask them if they think their sleep could be BETTER, and see what the responses are. We can almost guarantee that 95%+ percent of people will say yes, it could be better.  So, what's the big deal? Why does EVERYONE feel they aren't getting the best sleep possible in today's world? In this episode, sleep expert Martha Lewis, FDN-P, tells us all about the hidden causes of insomnia, and why people are simply not sleeping in our modern world. About Martha: Martha Lewis is a sleep consultant to people who want to sleep but can’t. As a certified sleep expert and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, she addresses both body and mind with stress resilience techniques and testing for hidden health issues to get to the root cause of her clients’ insomnia. She has been featured in numerous publications, such as Thrive Global and the Jackson Hole News & Guide, and various podcasts around the world and is also a passionate speaker on the topic of sleep. You can find out more about Martha by going to https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com. 

#41: Why You Should Eat Organ Meats w/ Autumn Smith, FDN-P

What if I told you that organ meats (yes - liver, kidney, heart, and more...) were missing staples in our modern diet? Did you know organ meats are actually some of the most nutrient DENSE foods known to man? In this episode, we interview Autumn Smith, co-founder of both Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, and learn all about why organ meats rock (and a whole lot more)! About Autumn: Autumn Fladmo Smith is the co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition, a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, and a Certified FDN Practitioner. Her passion for health began with her own struggles with IBS and anxiety: despite a career as a professional dancer and celebrity fitness trainer, Autumn’s own health was in shambles. Desperate for a cure, she and her husband Chas stumbled upon the paleo diet in 2011 and within a month of beginning it, her health was completely transformed. Autumn then made it her mission to share the information she had learned with as many people as possible: she is the co-founder of Paleovalley, an organic whole-food supplement and paleo snack food company that prioritizes nutrient density and food quality. In 2018, she took things a step further and launched her second business with her husband: Wild Pastures, a regenerative pasture-based meat delivery service. Wild Pastures makes supporting sustainable agriculture and local, small farms easy for consumers. She lives in Boulder, CO with her husband and their son, Maverick. You can find out more about Autumn's businesses by going to www.paleovalley.com or www.wildpastures.com. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.