The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

How can you feel relatively ok and brush off your nagging symptoms as “normal”? What you don’t realize is that they are not normal, just common. The signals are our body’s only way of communicating, but we have either forgotten or not been taught how to listen.   Key Takeaways: - Any symptom, no matter how common, is never normal. - Systemic inflammation is at the root cause of most of our symptoms and diseases. - There isn’t a single pharmaceutical drug out there that can fix it - only lifestyle changes.     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Dawn Giammalvo: Book a Call: Book a Call w/ Dawn The Inflammation Reality Panel: Inflammation Reality Panel Instagram: @fitlosophy_tn LinkedIn: @fitlosophyTN  

Join Ryan Monahan, an FDN-P Level III, board-certified health coach, as he explores the significance of Organic Acids Testing (OAT). Learn how evaluating these key metabolic metabolites can provide insights into gut health, mitochondrial dysfunction, and more. Discover how OAT, which examines 76 organic acids through a simple urine sample, helps in assessing the functional need for essential nutrients and therapies.    Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Ryan Monahan: Website: themindfulnutrivore.com Instagram: @themindfulnutrivore LinkedIn: @themindfulnutrivore   Organic Acids Testing Simplified: themindfulnutrivore.myflodesk.com/oatfdnpodcast Discount Code: OATFDN20 for 20% off  

In this episode, Michael LeVesque—long-time President and CEO of Vitamin Express, Inc., and a passionate advocate for medical freedom—explores the critical importance of the Medical Freedom Amendment. From his entrepreneurial journey to authoring notable works like the BIG Vitamin Dictionary, this conversation dives deep into the evolving relationship between health providers and their clients. If you're ready to hear how someone is turning advocacy into action, you're going to love this episode.   You'll Learn: How Michael overcame challenges to support medical freedom The truth about the necessity and support for the Medical Freedom Amendment Surprising insights into the historical and present landscape of medicine Why the time is now for united political action and lobbying   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Michael LeVesque: Website: themedicalfreedomamendment.org  

From navigating the medical system for her chronically ill mother to transforming her own health challenges, this conversation dives deep into holistic healing and personal wellness. In this episode, Detective Ev sits down with Mariana Foley—a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach—to explore her powerful journey through overcoming chronic stress and burnout.   You'll Learn: How Mariana overcame chronic stress while caring for her ill mother The truth about the impact of stress on your physical and emotional health Why balancing hormones starts with addressing stress How Mariana helps women reclaim their energy and well-being Why her approach to wellness is making a massive impact     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Mariana Foley: Website: howtofunctionwell.com Instagram: @marianafol.ey LinkedIn: @Mariana (Gorn) Foley, FDNP  

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.     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Alissa Hodgson: Website: findempoweredhealth.com Instagram: @findempoweredhealth Facebook: @findempoweredhealth  

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.     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Katie Redding: Website: hormonehealthboss.com Instagram: @hormonehealthboss Facebook: @HormoneHealthBoss  

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   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Debbie Potts: Website: debbiepotts.net Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Facebook: @CoachDebbiePotts YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts  

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.   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Nichole Krueger: Website: shebuildshealth.com Instagram: @nicholekrueger Facebook: @SheBuildsHealth  

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.   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Christina Boylston: Website: layerstowellness.com Instagram: @christina_boylston Facebook: @christina.boylston  

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.   Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Laura Young: Website: totalwellnessolutions.com Instagram: @_totalwellnesssolutionsllc Facebook: @total.wellness.solutions.2024