The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Considering sleep is one of THE MOST important things us humans need to do on a daily basis, one would think this is something that should come fairly easily. However, as all of us know too well, we are seeing rates of insomnia and sleep issues skyrocket in today's modern world. Now, instead of our natural rhythms guiding us gently to sleep at night, we find ourselves "wired and tired", constantly struggling to get and stay asleep.   Our guest today, Annika Carroll, took over Sleep Like A Boss after struggling with her own bout of health issues, insomnia, and burnout. She's not made it her mission to help fellow high-achievers get the well-deserved rest they need so that they can get back to kickin' butt in their everyday jobs and tasks.   If you have any questions, please message us on Instagram @fdntraining.com.    Where to find Annika: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleeplikeaboss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_annikacarroll/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleeplikeaboss Website: www.sleeplikeaboss.com or https://www.sleepmasterymethod.com Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

If you've been around Functional Diagnostic Nutrition for some time, you may have seen that we have quite a few advanced courses on a variety of topics. These courses are not required to be an FDN graduate, and are even open to the public! In this episode, Detective Ev and Dr. Lori Rose are talking not only about our Advanced Heart Wellness course, but they get a bit nerdy on different biomarkers that can be used to assess the overall health of the cardiovascular system. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us @fdntraining on Instagram.  Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

In this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, Wendy Handy, a go-getter entrepreneur turned FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition) practitioner, shares how the Type-A individuals of the world can learn to slow down and recognize symptoms arising in their body BEFORE they get a diagnosis. Despite facing occasional hiccups due to her unstoppable drive, Wendy maintains a strong belief system, epitomizing the mantra 'you are not stuck with your diagnosis.' She also touches on the importance of not ignoring your body signals. Emphasizing self-care, setting better priorities, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle, Wendy shares her experience dealing with chronic issues like ulcerative colitis and her approach to prevent illness, like Alzheimer's, in her husband. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us @fdntraining on Instagram. Where to find Wendy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.handyfunctionalmedicinecoach  Instagram: @coachwendyhandy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-handy-867632b/ Website: http://www.wendyhandy.com Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

On this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, we are interviewing Tina Weiss, RN, FDNP. You would NEVER know everything she has been through due to her incredible attitude, but the reality is, this woman has been through more health issues than most will experience in a lifetime.    At just 47 years old, she has already beat cancer TWICE, and has had her spleen and thyroid removed. Despite all of this, she is now feeling the BEST she ever has, and the only medicine she requires is synthetic thyroid hormone (this is required for anyone who has undergone a full thyroidectomy).   In addition to being a registered nurse, Tina and three of her best friends (who are all nurses as well) decided to become FDN practitioners together. The four of them now run a business where they use all of their minds together on each case, ensuring that every client gets the best care possible.   Where to find Tina: Facebook: Tina Weiss Instagram: tina_revive_fdnp Website: www.revivefunctionalwellnesssc.com Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

Usually once a year (especially when it's winter time in the northern hemisphere where Ev lives), we like to do an episode that both reminds everyone of the importance of light in healthcare, as well as gives them the latest updates in what we recommend to help you on your journey to optimized circadian biology!  This time, we're talking about: 1) Getting out in the morning. 2) Using PROPER blue-light blockers at night, such as with boncharge.com or raoptics.com. 3) Getting one of the most impressive advancements in Vitamin D lamps that currently exists, the Chroma D-Light 2.0.  4) Blocking your screens properly and easily with IrisTech.co.  5) Utilizing the latest in modified light gadgets with boncharge.com (double shout out to them this episode).  We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at @fdntraining on Instagram.  Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

Feeling the stress and pressure from starting or managing your own health coaching business? We got ya covered! Our guest today on The Health Detective Podcast, Sebastian Yepes, is an expert on supporting high performers in their careers and lives. Having been a successful door-to-door sales professional and a builder of a thriving digital marketing firm, to helping teams and executive leadership, Sebastian is passionate about helping people reach their next level of success and fulfillment. He sees business as the closest microcosm to make an impact on the macrocosm of life. He sees each and every single person as pivotal parts that make the whole entity of life thrive. Sebastian is the real deal, and you only need to listen to a few minutes of this podcast to hear the authenticity in his voice. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us @fdntraining on Instagram.  Where to find Sebastian: Facebook: Sebastian Yepes -Lopera Instagram: @Sebs_ yepes Website: www. sebastianyepes.com Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.  

Catch our live podcasts BEFORE they air on audio platforms by subscribing to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@FDNtraining Thank you so much to all our listeners who have made it possible to justify continuing this podcast to 300 episodes and beyond. It is a privilege to be able to do this for you all. -Ev Where to find FDN: Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

Ever wondered what a day in the life of an FDN practitioner is like? In this episode, Detective Ev and Lucy McKellar take you through what each stage of becoming an FDN looks like.  Whether you are looking to find out what it's like to be a new trainee, fresh graduate, or an experienced, seasoned practitioner with years of experience under your belt, this episode is for you! If you have any follow-up questions after listening, please don't hesitate to reach out to us @fdntraining on Instagram.  Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

For this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Detective Ev (AKA Evan Transue) chats with renowned fitness expert and hormone balancing specialist, Debra Atkinson. You'll hear about her transformative journey as she shares insights and revelations from her extensive 40-year career in the health and wellness industry, as well as a discussion on the effects of over-exercising (especially for women who have gone through or are going through menopause).  This episode is an extremely useful resource for all women over 50 and anyone who works with clients in this demographic. Any questions? You can always reach out to us directly @fdntraining on Instagram.  More about Debra: Hormone balancing fitness expert Debra Atkinson, is flipping the script on aging and the second half as found of Flipping 50, the home of the first and only exclusively made-for-menopause fitness membership in the world. Her TEDx talk, Why Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie disrupts the fitness industry's traditional approach to fitness for everyone. Atkinson hosts the Flipping 50 podcast and She Means Fitness Business podcast, is a 40-year, International Fitness Educator and Subject Matter Expert. She is also the creator of the Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Where to find Debra: Facebook: @flipping50tv Instagram: @flipping50tv YouTube: @flipping50tv Website: https://www.flippingfifty.com  Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.

Admittedly, just a week or two prior to this podcast, our host, Evan Transue (AKA Detective Ev), had ZERO idea what "mesh implant illness" was. Not only that, he hadn't even heard the phrase before. He was even more shocked to find that when our guest for today's podcast, Dr. Sharon Surita, came on to share her mesh implant illness story, the comments on our live stream BLEW up. There were numerous stories of people (or their friends/family members) who had been affected after getting a mesh implant via surgery. Mesh implants are typically seen in those who have had hernia surgeries, but as we discussed in this episode, there are other surgeries that use mesh implants, too. The symptoms for some can be mild, and for others, they can be downright life-altering.  However, we come to share some good news! There ARE steps that can be taken, and Dr. Surita will tell you all of them and more in today's episode. We really hope you enjoy this one, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us via direct message on our Instagram, @fdntraining.  About Dr. Surita: Dr. Sharon Surita is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and triumphant chronic illness warrior. Her passion for holistic well-being is shaped by her personal four-year journey to overcome challenges with dysautonomia and complications from a hernia mesh implant. Armed with a doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering from Florida International University, Sharon's expertise in air, water quality and environmental health risks, linked to chemical and mold exposures, enables her to craft personalized strategies using a holistic approach. She develops bioindividual protocols that have been used successfully to eliminate hidden stressors in the body and remove environmental toxicants, thereby improving the lives of her clients. Where to find Dr. Surita: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionallyEnlightened IG: @functionallyenlightened Website: www.functionallyenlightened.com Where to find FDN! Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.