The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Understanding the Gut-Hormone-Brain Triad and What It Means For Your Health w/ Alissa Hodgson

When it comes to lasting health, it’s never just one thing. Your gut, hormones, and brain are in constant communication—and the health of one system directly impacts the others.

This “triad” is anchored by the liver and influences nearly every area of your well-being. If you only address one system in isolation, you may see short-term relief, but eventually metabolic chaos catches up.

 

In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast with Alissa Hodgson, we dive into the gut–hormone–brain connection—what it means, why it matters, and how a comprehensive approach creates better outcomes for everyone, from busy women navigating hormone changes to families supporting loved ones with Down syndrome.

 

 

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Where to find Alissa Hodgson:

Website: findempoweredhealth.com

Instagram: @findempoweredhealth

Facebook: @findempoweredhealth

 

Be the Boss of Your Hormones, Not the Victim of the System w/ Katie Redding

In this episode, Katie Redding—a Certified Midlife Specialist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner—explores her powerful journey through empowering women in perimenopause and postmenopause to take control of their hormone health.

 

From her extensive clinical experience as a licensed nurse to founding Hormone Health Boss, this conversation dives deep into how women can take charge of their hormonal health through education, advanced testing, and strategic support.

 

 

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Where to find Katie Redding:

Website: hormonehealthboss.com

Instagram: @hormonehealthboss

Facebook: @HormoneHealthBoss

 

The Real Midlife Hack? Learning to Do Less. w/ Debbie Potts

Debbie Potts—Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and host of The Coach Debbie Potts Show—explores her unique journey in holistic health and performance optimization. From dealing with stubborn weight gain to overcoming chronic stress, Debbie reveals powerful insights from her personalized FutureYou Protocol and The WHOLESTIC Method. This conversation dives deep into reclaiming energy, confidence, and vitality, especially for those feeling stuck despite doing all the 'right things.'

 

You'll Learn:

- How Debbie helps high-performing individuals overcome challenges like fatigue and burnout

- The truth about using intuition over devices for biofeedback

- Personalizing health programs to thrive in middle age and beyond

 

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Where to find Debbie Potts:

Website: debbiepotts.net

Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts

Facebook: @CoachDebbiePotts

YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts

 

Anxiety, Fatigue, and Mood Issues ARE NOT Normal In Motherhood! w/ Nichole Krueger

Feeling exhausted, anxious, or like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood?
You’re not alone—and it’s not “just stress” or “part of being a mom.” Burnout, anxiety, and constant fatigue are often signs of deeper, correctable imbalances.

Through functional lab testing, we uncover the hidden root causes—like gut issues, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or other stressors—that conventional approaches often miss. When you finally see the data, you realize you’re not crazy, you’re not failing, and it’s not all in your head. You just need the right roadmap.

That’s where the D.R.E.S.S. approach (diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction, supplementation) comes in. With small, sustainable changes that fit your busy life, you can restore your energy, balance your mood, and feel calm and confident again—without overhauling everything at once.

 

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Where to find Nichole Krueger:

Website: shebuildshealth.com

Instagram: @nicholekrueger

Facebook: @SheBuildsHealth

 

Always Exhausted? It’s Not Just Because You're a Mom w/ Christina Boylston

Meet Christina Boylston—a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with a Master's in Medical Sciences and over a decade of experience in preventative and regenerative medicine.

From battling undiagnosed Hashimoto’s and postpartum complications to regaining her energy through functional lab testing, this conversation dives deep into the root causes of exhaustion and burnout for moms.

 

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Where to find Christina Boylston:

Website: layerstowellness.com

Instagram: @christina_boylston

Facebook: @christina.boylston

 

Peptides Aren’t Woo, They’re the Future of Functional Health w/ Laura Young

Laura Young— a certified FDN Practitioner specializing in women's health, particularly during the perimenopause years, shares her passion about empowering others to create achievable diet and lifestyle habits while utilizing the fascinating world of peptides, bioregulators, and FDA-approved compounding pharmacies.

If you're ready to learn how to take charge of your health in a 'sick care' society, you're going to love this episode.

 

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Where to find Laura Young:

Website: totalwellnessolutions.com

Instagram: @_totalwellnesssolutionsllc

Facebook: @total.wellness.solutions.2024

 

Feeling Off Isn’t in Your Head, It’s in Your Labs w/ Sandy Eggers

MTC Health's founder and FDN practitioner Sandy Eggers—a passionate advocate for women's health and functional testing—explores her powerful journey from frustration and autoimmune issues to providing hope and clarity for women.

 

From struggling with her own health challenges and "feeling off" to building a successful business, this conversation dives deep into the importance of not accepting 'normal' when you know something is wrong and seeking deeper solutions for true healing.

 

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Where to find Sandy Eggers:

Website: mtchealthandwellness.com

 

Candida, Parasites & Burnout? What Labs Revealed About My Health w/ Olivia Morrissette

Olivia Morrissette—an inspiring FDN practitioner and integrative health coach — explores her powerful journey through functional health and holistic healing. From struggling to find effective health solutions to discovering the transformative power of functional lab testing, this conversation dives deep into using validated data in one's health journey.

If you're ready to hear how Olivia used lab data to find candida, parasites & burnout for guidance to heal, you're going to love this episode.

 

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Where to find Olivia Morrissette:

Website: livmorhealth.com

Instagram: @livmorhealth

Facebook: @Olivia Morrissette

TikTok: @liv.morr

 

Family got hit with PANDAS and Lyme. No Idea What Was Coming Next… w/ Michele Zipper

Michele Zipper—a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner and dedicated mom—explores her powerful journey through helping children with autoimmune conditions. From her personal experience with autoimmune disease in her family to her professional expertise in root cause analysis, Michele shares invaluable insights into healing strategies and the importance of addressing underlying issues such as toxin overload, nutrient balance, and gut health.

 

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Where to find Michele Zipper:

Website: thewellcenter.com

Instagram: @michelezipperhealth

Instagram: @thewellcenterny

Facebook: @mczipper1

 

Ignoring Silent Health Signals? Thermography Could Reveal the Truth w/ Rebekah Lund

Rebekah Lund—founder of Bloom Wellness Center and proactive health advocate—shares her powerful journey through holistic health care and innovative screening methods. From starting as a Clinical Thermographer in 2009 to becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner in 2020, Rebekah's journey is one of dedication and transformation in the holistic health field.

This conversation dives deep into the importance of non-invasive screenings and a proactive approach to health. If you're ready to hear how someone turned passion into purpose, you're going to love this episode.

 

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Where to find Rebekah Lund:

Website: bloomwc.com

Instagram: @bloom.wc

Facebook: @bloomwellnesstx