Lunch&Learn 17: FDNs View on Exercise
View on Exercise: Summary FDNs view on exercise emphasizes the importance of balanced physical activity based on individual health needs, particularly hormone levels. While acknowledging that discussions on labs might be more exciting, the hosts point out the significance of understanding exercise from this FDN viewpoint. Evan and Lucy discuss the impacts of inappropriate exercise […]
Episode 361 – Triumph Over Illness: How FDN Changed My Life w/ Patty Picinich, FDNP
Triumph Over Illness: Summary In Triumph Over Illness, Evan interviews Patty Picinich, who discusses her extensive health journey and the significant impact that Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) had on her life. Patty shares her lifelong struggle with various health issues, including chronic stomach aches, PMS, and gut problems, which intensified during her twenties. After numerous […]
Science Matters #4 Deep Sleep & Daytime Insulin Sensitivity & Glucose Control
Deep Sleep & Daytime Insulin Sensitivity: Summary In this discussion, Reed and Dr. Gonshor delve into a study exploring the relationship between coordinated human sleeping brainwaves and glucose homeostasis in the body. They describe how brainwaves during deep sleep stages (three and four) can predict how well the body will regulate glucose levels the next […]
Lunch&Learn 16: What Should Your Lowest Package Sell For?
Lowest Package: Summary In “Lowest Package”, Ev and Lucy delve into the controversial topic of offering low-tier health coaching packages, specifically within the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) framework. The discussion begins with the challenges and misconceptions surrounding low-cost packages that don’t include comprehensive lab work. They emphasize the importance of understanding one’s value and the […]
Episode 360 – Body and Business: The Journey from Stress to Success w/ Sarah Ball
Body and Business: Summary “Body and Business” begins with an introduction to Sarah Ball, the CEO and founder of Hormone Goddess and the Relaxed CEO mentorship program. Sarah shares her personal health struggles that began at age 15 with painful periods and a stressful lifestyle that led to burnout in her early twenties. She discusses […]
Episode 359: SURPRISE Announcement From Our Course Supervisor w/ Elizabeth Gaines
Surprise Announcement: Summary In Surprise Announcement, Detective Ev introduces Elizabeth Gaines, the course supervisor for the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program, to discuss their unique ‘5in5’ workshop. This workshop is a comprehensive resource designed to allow participants to understand the FDN system without committing to the full course, offering high-level clinical education and foundational lab […]
