

The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
Reed Davis
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.
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May 2, 2024 • 53min
Breaking Through "Health Plateaus" w/ Daniella Dayoub Forrest, FDNP
In this episode, host Evan Transue, AKA, "Detective Ev," interviews Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a health coach with over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley. Daniella shares her personal health struggles, including disordered eating, osteoporosis, and autoimmune disease, and how they have motivated her to find new ways to grow and thrive. She discusses the importance of evolving wellness strategies, her approach to helping clients navigate conflicting health advice, and her work as an FDN practitioner.
Daniella also introduces her book, 'Own Your Wellness - Helping You Break Through Your Health Plateaus,' which offers actionable plans for personal wellness, emphasizing the evolution of health strategies over time. The conversation covers the significance of exploring health symptoms, utilizing functional testing, and adopting a personalized approach to diet, movement, and supplements. Daniella advocates for making informed changes one step at a time and seeks to empower individuals to take ownership of their health.
Where to find Daniella:
Facebook: DFitLife
Instagram: @d_fit_life
LinkedIn: Daniella Dayoub Forrest
TikTok: @d_fit_life
Websites: https://www.dfitlife.com/
https://www.ownyourwellnessbook.com
Where to find all things FDN:
We've put together all of our best freebies and resources for you at fdntraining.com/resources.

Apr 29, 2024 • 54min
Creating A BOOMING Health Coaching Biz w/ Courtney Bursich, FDNP
We are officially back after a LONG week of our Holistic Health Week project. Thanks to everyone who participated to make it so special :).
To get us back in the swing of things, we have with us Courtney Bursich, a fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, health coach, and mom, who shares her journey of rediscovering optimal wellness and empowering women. Courtney also discusses her health challenges related to breast implants, leading her to become a health coach after experiencing significant improvements post-explant. Furthermore, she delves into her amazing role as a co-host on the Ancient Health Podcast with Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Chris Motley, highlighting the value of education and support in one's vitality journey. The conversation transitions into business insights, where Courtney outlines her approach to growing a health coaching business from the ground up, stressing the significance of mentorship, community, and focusing on one's strengths. She encourages listeners to pursue their passions, leverage their unique gifts, and create impactful, purpose-driven lives.
Where to find Courtney:
Facebook: Courtney Bursich
Instagram: @organic_blondie
Website: theorganicblondie.com
Where to find all things FDN:
Get links to almost EVERYTHING we offer plus a bunch of freebies at fdntraining.com/resources.

Apr 22, 2024 • 2min
Holistic Health Week Is HERE!!!
Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.

Apr 19, 2024 • 54min
Habits: How To FINALLY Maintain Them For Good w/ Matty Lansdown
Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.
On this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, is talking with guest Matty Lansdown, a scientist, nutritionist, and coach specializing in emotional eating and self-sabotage.
Matty's journey began with a career in disease research and nutritional epigenetics, leading him to a profound understanding that most diseases are not a consequence of bad luck, but rather poor nutrition and lifestyle choices. He emphasizes the significance of mindset and behavior change over mere dietary adjustments.
Throughout the podcast, Matty shares his personal development journey, including challenges from his upbringing and how it propelled him towards personal growth and helping others. The discussion covers the misconceptions around medicine and nutrition, the impact of sugar on health, and how individuals continue to struggle with food psychology. Matty offers insights into his approach to helping clients overcome eating issues by addressing the root causes of their habits and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's relationship with food. The podcast also touches upon the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes, bringing to light Lansdown's mission to help people not just to diet better but to live healthier, more mindful lives.
Where to find Matty:
Email: info@mattylansdown.com
Website: www.mattylansdown.com
Instagram: @matty.lansdown
Facebook: Join Matty's Facebook Group!
Where to find everything FDN:
All things FDN plus tons of freebies can be found at fdntraining.com/resources.

Apr 17, 2024 • 35min
Lunch & Learn #2 - Why We Test Hormones With Saliva w/ Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar
Want to follow along on video to see our screen share? Click here to watch the video version on YouTube.
Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.
Welcome to the second "Lunch and Learn" with Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar! These episodes are a new weekly segment that will be released on Tuesday of each week. DON'T WORRY - nothing is changing with our normal Monday and Thursday interviews. This is just an added bonus!
In this week's Lunch and Learn, host Evan Transue, AKA "Detective Ev," and Lucy McKellar are discussing why we use saliva testing to measure hormones INSTEAD of blood or urine, as well as when/why those other two forms of testing have validity, too.
Want to learn more about FDN and get some freebies? Head to fdntraining.com/resources for all things FDN!

Apr 15, 2024 • 51min
Why You Should Eat More Chocolate w/ Sage Dammers
Interested in joining us for our free Holistic Health Week? Click here to get registered.
On today's episode of The Health Detective Podcast, host Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, and guest Sage Damers, co-founder, CEO, and chocolatier of Addictive Wellness, discuss Sage's personal journey into holistic wellness, beginning with unhealthy dietary habits leading to health issues like cystic acne. Sage discusses his transition into holistic nutrition influenced by indigenous herbal systems and his passion for creating healthy chocolate indulgences using adaptogens and superfoods. The conversation covers topics including the psychological impacts of acne, the benefits of adaptogenic herbs, the issues with mycotoxins in chocolate, and the importance of ethical sourcing. Sage provides insights into his company's mission to combine health with pleasure through their products, and our discussion concludes with chatting about the potential health benefits of incorporating adaptogenic herbs into one's diet.
Where to find Sage:
Email: sage@addictivewellness.com
Website: www.addictivewellness.com
Instagram: @addictivewellness
Facebook: @addictivewellness
TikTok: @addictivewellness
Where to find FDN:
All things FDN can be found at fdntraining.com/resources.

Apr 11, 2024 • 54min
Solving SIBO Naturally with Jake Kocherhans, FDNP
Interested in joining us for our free Holistic Health Week? Click here to get registered.
On this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, we're talking to Jake Kocherhans, who went from chronic bloating to gut health guru!
Jake is the founder of Atlas Functional Wellness, a virtual health clinic focusing on chronic bloating and other gut-related issues. Jake's journey into the health and wellness space escalated when his girlfriend, Callie, experienced severe health problems after moving to Austin, Texas. From brain fog and fatigue to severe anxiety and digestive issues, Callie's health significantly deteriorated, sparking Jake's interest in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN).
Through FDN, Jake and Callie discovered the root cause of her health problems was mold exposure in their home, along with high levels of Candida. This discovery led Jake to pursue FDN certification and run the necessary tests to diagnose and treat Callie's condition, which ultimately led to her recovery. The podcast also delves into Jake's transition from focusing on weight loss to specializing in gut health, driven by his personal experiences and a passion for helping others with similar issues. The discussion includes the impact of gut health on overall wellness, including weight management, and details about specific protocols used to address gut health issues like SIBO, candida, and mold exposure.
Where to find Jake:
Facebook: jakem.kocherhans
Instagram: @jakekocherhans
Website: atlasfunctionalwellness.com
Where to find all things FDN:
Go to fdntraining.com/resources for everything FDN + a bunch of a freebies!

Apr 9, 2024 • 39min
Lunch And Learn #1 - Intro To HPA Axis Dysregulation w/ Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar
Want to follow along on video to see our screen share? Click here to watch the video version on YouTube.
Interested in nerding-out with us during our free Holistic Health Week? Join us for over TWENTY-FIVE interviews, 5-6 a day for a week straight. We'll be covering topics like mold, cancer, autoimmunity, mental health issues, gut issues, and more! Click here to register for free.
Welcome to the first "Lunch and Learn" with Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar! These episodes are a new weekly segment that will be released on Tuesday of each week. DON'T WORRY - nothing is changing with our normal Monday and Thursday interviews. This is just an added bonus!
In this week's Lunch and Learn, host Evan Transue, AKA "Detective Ev," and Lucy McKellar are giving you an introduction to HPA-Axis Dysfunction, and why we believe this is a much more accurate way to describe what is happening to the body in a chronic stress state compared to using the term "adrenal fatigue."
Want to learn more about FDN and get some freebies? Head to fdntraining.com/resources for all things FDN!

Apr 8, 2024 • 55min
Solving Sjogren’s Syndrome w/ Divya Dhawan, FDNP
Join us for Holistic Health Week! Listen to 25+ nerdy interviews as we dive deep into topics like mold illness, cancer, autoimmune conditions, mental health challenges and more! Click here to join for free!
In this episode, Evan Transue, AKA, Detective Ev, dives into the rarely discussed topic of Sjogren's Syndrome with guest Divya Dhawan, a national board-certified functional and holistic health coach. Divya shares her personal battle with Sjogren's Syndrome, highlighting her journey from being diagnosed with debilitating symptoms to achieving remission through holistic and functional healing modalities. Divya's story emphasizes the importance of diet, lifestyle changes, and the power of holistic remedies in managing and overcoming autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. We also discuss the concerning impacts of chemicals like glyphosate on health, the link between leaky gut and autoimmunity, and the potential of functional diagnostic nutrition in providing a comprehensive understanding and management of autoimmune disorders.
Where to find Divya:
Facebook: Divya Dhawan
Instagram: @divya_functional_wellness
Linkedin: Divya Dhawan
Website: www.sjogrenssolution.com
Where to find FDN:
All things FDN + our best freebies can be found at fdntraining.com/resources.

Apr 4, 2024 • 54min
Continuous Glucose Monitors - Why EVERYONE Should Have One w/ Boris Berjan
Join us for HSU: FDNtraining.com/unmasked
On this episode of The Health Detective podcast, we are having a conversation with Boris Berjan, a two-time chronic illness conqueror who turned his personal health struggles into an innovative mission. Frustrated by traditional healthcare's lack of real-time, data-driven approaches, Boris leveraged his expertise in building and scaling companies to create Theia Health.
Theia Health aims to revolutionize healthcare by providing individuals and practitioners with accurate, real-time insights into the impact of actions on health through the use of biosensors, like Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). Boris discusses the importance of understanding one's baseline health through data before attempting any health optimization strategies. The conversation also touches on the power of personal development in overcoming chronic health issues and how Thea Health facilitates a deeper understanding of the body's responses to various stimuli, ultimately empowering individuals and health practitioners with actionable health data.
Where to find Boris:
Website: theiahealth.ai
Instagram: @borisberjan
Facebook: @borisberjan1
Find ALL THINGS FDN and a bunch of free resources at fdntraining.com/resources.


