The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

#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. 

#40: How to Mitigate EMFs and Heal Autoimmunity w/ Torea Rodriguez, FDN-P

Our FIRST ever video podcast will be fully live tomorrow (but you can still catch the audio on all major podcast platforms right NOW)! In this episode, we talk to the BRILLIANT Torea Rodriguez! After completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Toréa has embodied transformation and self-discovery. She’s worked at some of the leading dot-com Silicon Valley companies, has held executive positions and she used to be a professional pilot flying jets for private families & charter companies out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her diagnosis of two debilitating autoimmune diseases brought her back to biochemistry, not only achieving full remission, but also certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner. During that time discovered her love of coaching.    Today, she coaches her clients through their own unique transformational experience that helps restore health, vitality and balance the immune system so that they can focus on their dreams without sacrificing their health. You can find out more about Torea by going to https://www.torearodriguez.com/. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#39: How to Beat Burnout w/ Elizabeth Gaines, FDN-P

Today we are talking to one of FDN's own mentors, Elizabeth Gaines! Elizabeth Gaines is a Functional Health Practitioner and Burnout Recovery Expert that specializes in understanding how stress and disempowerment lead the body out of balance and into disease. Elizabeth combines functional screenings that analyzes the body's core systems with holistic lifestyle changes to bring about long-lasting and personalized healing to her clients. Her role is not to mitigate symptoms but rather to create health. Driven by a belief that health is the ultimate form of self-love, she helps those helping themselves out of chronic disempowerment reclaim their energy and tackle the root cause of their health issues so they can return to their naturally vibrant state of being. Elizabeth is passionate about helping people understand that powerful feeling of hating your life is often simply the body's way of asking for help. She helps promote a deeper understanding of burnout, the stigma and isolation that surround it, and how to understand it from a physical perspective. In addition to her own practice, Elizabeth is thrilled to have joined the Mentor Team at FDN in 2020. You can find out more about Elizabeth by going to https://breakthruburnout.com/. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#38: Getting to The Bottom of Hypothyroidism w/ Angela Brown, FDN-P

Did you know an estimated TWENTY MILLION people have thyroid issues in the USA alone? Even more interesting, we'd estimate that around 80%+ of the people we work with at FDNthrive have thyroid issues, too. Our guest for this episode, Angela Brown, knows this story all too well. In this episode, she shares how she managed to overcome debilitating hypothyroid symptoms after years of battling them.  A little bit about Angela: Angela is a holistic health coach from St. Louis, MO. She is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), a licensed physical therapist, as well as a personal trainer. She specializes in advanced testing and thyroid healing for women. She has recovered from hypothyroidism herself after being diagnosed at the age of 22. She used her experience and education to create her program called “The Sexy Thyroid Solution” to help women no longer suffer like she did and get to the root cause of their health issues. You can find out more about Angela by going to https://www.instagram.com/angelabrowncoach/. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.

#37: Organic Food Matters w/ Mallory Gonzales, RD, Head of Nutrition at Kencko

In this episode, we're talking to the first registered dietician to join us on the podcast, Mallory Gonzales! Mallory Gonzales is the Head of Nutrition at @kencko – a company that offers no-fuss and healthy instant smoothies. Mallory is also a registered dietician with her Master of Science who specialises in nutrition plans and diet coaching, to ensure all her clients are the healthiest they can be. You can find out more about Kencko by going to www.kencko.com. You can find out more about FDNthrive by going to www.fdnthrive.com.