Functional Medicine Gone Wrong? $7,000, Chronic Constipation & Gut Health | Liz Roman Part One

🔥 BLACK FRIDAY: GET $2,000 OFF FDN CERTIFICATION! Join our FREE Functional Health Practitioner School, November 9–30, featuring 25+ expert sessions and keynote speaker Liz Roman, The Poop Queen! Attend the event and unlock $2,000 off FDN certification if you decide to enroll. 👉 REGISTER FREE: http://fdntraining.com/bf26 What if the reason your chronic constipation or SIBO keeps coming back has nothing to do with another gut infection—and everything to do with your bile? In Part 2 of the Health Detective Podcast, host Michele Scarlet welcomes back Liz Roman, The Poop Queen, to investigate the overlooked connection between bile acids, gallbladder function, liver health, and gut motility. Liz challenges the way we approach chronic constipation, recurring SIBO, and digestive dysfunction, explaining why another round of antimicrobials, restrictive diets, or supplements may not address the bigger picture. But this conversation goes far beyond bowel movements. From gallbladder removal and sluggish bile to estrogen, thyroid hormones, low-fat diets, and chronic stress, Michele and Liz connect the dots between the systems influencing digestive health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why chronic constipation and SIBO may keep returning How bile acids influence digestion, gut bacteria, and intestinal motility What happens to bile flow after gallbladder removal Why Liz investigates bile function when gut protocols aren't working The role of potassium, magnesium, hydration, and fiber in bowel regularity What to consider before attempting liver or gallbladder flushes How estrogen and thyroid function intersect with digestive health Why extremely low-fat diets may affect gallbladder function The connection between stress, eating habits, and gut symptoms Why sustainable health requires more than testing and supplements ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Can Bile Problems Cause Chronic Constipation and SIBO? The Liver, Gallbladder and Gut Microbiome Connection What Happens After Gallbladder Removal? How Bile Acids Influence Gut Motility Bile Acid Testing for Recurring Digestive Symptoms Why Gut Protocols Keep Failing Potassium for Poo: Hydration, Minerals and Constipation Liver and Gallbladder Flushes: Risks and Precautions Stress, Estrogen and Thyroid Function Did Low-Fat Diets Affect Gallbladder Health? Fatty Liver, Nutrition and Metabolic Health How Stress and Eating Habits Affect Digestion Why Finding Joy Matters for Your Health 🎧 MISSED PART 1? Discover Liz's personal journey through chronic constipation, Hashimoto's, and the $7,000 functional medicine experience that changed the way she practices. 🔥 YOUR BLACK FRIDAY INVITATION Want to learn how to investigate chronic symptoms and become a Functional Health Practitioner? Join Liz Roman and 25+ industry experts at our FREE Functional Health Practitioner School, November 9–30. Attend and unlock $2,000 off FDN certification if you decide to enroll! 👉 REGISTER FREE: http://fdntraining.com/bf26 Enjoyed this episode? Follow the Health Detective Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating or review, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it!

🎓 FREE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER SCHOOL | NOVEMBER 9–30 Join us and today's guest, Liz Roman, The Poop Queen, a keynote speaker at Functional Health Practitioner School! Discover what it takes to become a Functional Health Practitioner through 25+ expert sessions covering functional health, root-cause investigation, and approaches to complex chronic health challenges. Whether you're considering a career in functional health or want to expand your knowledge, this FREE online event is your opportunity to learn from industry experts. 👉 REGISTER FREE: http://fdntraining.com/bf Functional Medicine Gone Wrong? $7,000, Chronic Constipation & Gut Health | Liz Roman Why does chronic constipation persist even after seeing doctors, changing your diet, and trying functional medicine? Functional health practitioner Liz Roman, known as The Poop Queen, shares her personal journey with chronic constipation, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, childhood rheumatoid arthritis, and a $7,000 functional medicine program that finally provided answers—but left her overwhelmed by restrictive diets, supplements, and limited support. In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Michele Scarlet and Liz Roman explore the connection between gut health, autoimmune conditions, nutrition, and the importance of personalized functional health care. Liz explains how functional testing identified gut infections and Hashimoto's after years of unresolved symptoms, why receiving a diagnosis isn't the same as receiving comprehensive care, and how her experience shaped the way she now supports women and children at FitMom Functional Health. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chronic constipation deserves a deeper conversation How Liz's childhood rheumatoid arthritis and medication history influenced her health journey What functional testing revealed about her gut health and thyroid Why a $7,000 functional medicine program left her feeling unsupported The difference between supplement protocols and comprehensive practitioner support How nutrition, minerals, and hydration fit into individualized gut health strategies Why restrictive diets can make long-term food diversity more difficult How to approach dietary reintroduction and rebuilding tolerance Why Liz believes bile and gallbladder function deserve more attention in recurring constipation and SIBO Common Questions About Chronic Constipation and Functional Health Why does chronic constipation keep coming back? Persistent constipation can have multiple contributing factors. Liz discusses nutrition, restrictive eating patterns, gut health, and the potential role of bile in recurring digestive complaints. Can functional medicine help uncover causes of chronic symptoms? Liz shares how functional testing identified gut infections and Hashimoto's thyroiditis after years of unresolved symptoms, while also explaining why testing alone wasn't enough to support her recovery. What should you expect from a functional health practitioner? Michele and Liz discuss the importance of personalized guidance, practical nutrition support, realistic treatment plans, and ongoing communication rather than relying exclusively on tests and supplements. Episode Chapters 00:00 Liz Roman's health story and the cost of being unheard 02:18 Why bowel movements deserve a daily report card 06:03 Childhood arthritis, chronic constipation, and years without answers 08:21 Functional testing identifies gut infections and Hashimoto's 09:16 What high-touch, supportive care can look like 12:55 A childhood rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and medication history 16:15 How symptoms, hormones, and restrictive dieting compounded 18:35 When a functional plan becomes another burden 22:00 Food guidance, minerals, and the missing foundations of care 24:26 Why nutrition changes are harder than pills or workouts 26:21 Rebuilding tolerance and expanding diet diversity 29:24 Bile, constipation, and potassium for poo 🎧 DON'T MISS PART 2 WITH LIZ ROMAN! What if the missing piece in your chronic constipation or recurring SIBO isn't another gut protocol—but your bile? Join us next Thursday for Part 2, where Liz reveals the often-overlooked connection between your liver, gallbladder, bile flow, and digestive health. Follow the Health Detective Podcast so you don't miss it! About Liz Roman, The Poop Queen Liz Roman is a board-certified functional health practitioner and co-owner of FitMom Functional Health. Known online as The Poop Queen, she helps women and children navigate chronic constipation, gut health challenges, hormonal concerns, and autoimmune conditions through personalized functional health strategies. Her own journey with childhood rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, chronic digestive symptoms, and functional medicine inspired her approach to helping clients feel heard and supported. Liz is also a keynote speaker at Functional Health Practitioner School, November 9–30. Continue Learning Enjoyed this conversation? Follow the Health Detective Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a rating or review to help more people discover the show. 🎓 JOIN LIZ AT FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER SCHOOL November 9–30 | FREE Registration 👉 http://fdntraining.com/bf

Why does chronic acne keep coming back, even after antibiotics, Accutane, expensive skincare, supplements, and dietary changes? What if the problem isn't just your skin? Chronic acne can be influenced by gut health, hormone imbalances, inflammation, genetics, and lifestyle factors that conventional acne treatments may not fully address. In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Michele Scarlet sits down with Justin Harris, Functional Genomics Practitioner and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), to explore the connections between chronic acne, gut health, genetic testing, functional lab testing, and long-term health. Justin shares his personal experience of spending nearly five years on antibiotics for acne, followed by Accutane, only to continue struggling with his skin and overall health. His search for answers took him through ancestral nutrition, genetic testing, supplements, and even a $10,000 infrared sauna. But despite all the information and biohacking tools, something was still missing. It wasn't until Justin began investigating his health through functional lab testing that he started connecting the dots between his genetic predispositions, gut health, hormone patterns, and daily habits. Today, Justin shares how that experience changed his health and inspired his work as a functional health practitioner. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: Why chronic acne can persist despite conventional treatments The potential connections between gut health, hormones, genetics, and acne How long-term antibiotic use affected Justin's health What genetic testing can and cannot tell us about our health Why expensive supplements and biohacking tools aren't always the answer How functional lab testing can help practitioners identify healing opportunities The difference between treating symptoms and investigating underlying patterns How lifestyle, nutrition, stress, and sleep influence health outcomes Why mindset and behavior change matter for long-term results Justin's controversial opinions on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), GLP-1 medications, the carnivore diet, and biohacking WANT TO BECOME A FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER? What if you could look beyond symptoms, understand functional lab testing, and help people connect the dots in their health? Join us for Functional Health Practitioner School, November 9–30, 2026, where we're exploring what it takes to become a functional health practitioner and how to approach health through a root-cause investigative framework. Whether you're a health coach, nutrition professional, personal trainer, or someone passionate about functional health, this is your opportunity to learn more about the world of functional health and practitioner education. 👉 JOIN FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER SCHOOL: https://fdntraining.com/bf EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Can Chronic Acne Be Connected to Gut Health and Genetics? 03:02 Five Years on Antibiotics for Acne: Justin's Story 06:12 Primal Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Foundations 08:27 What Genetic Testing Revealed About His Health 11:18 Why Genetic Testing, Supplements, and Biohacking Weren't Enough 13:05 Functional Lab Testing and Hidden Healing Opportunities 15:24 Improving Chronic Acne Without Health Perfectionism 18:39 Mindset, Anxiety, and the Mind-Body Connection 24:04 How to Change Habits and Build Lasting Health 27:22 Epigenetics, Lifestyle Changes, and Practitioner Accountability 34:29 Rapid-Fire: TRT, GLP-1s, Carnivore Diet, and Biohacking 41:24 Connect With Justin Harris CONNECT WITH JUSTIN HARRIS Instagram: @justinharrisofficial     ABOUT THE HEALTH DETECTIVE PODCAST The Health Detective Podcast explores functional health, functional lab testing, gut health, hormone imbalances, metabolic health, nutrition, and the investigative approach to uncovering hidden contributors to chronic health challenges. Hosted by Michele Scarlet, FDN-P, the podcast features practitioners, researchers, and health experts who challenge conventional thinking and explore what happens when we look beyond symptoms. Follow the Health Detective Podcast for new episodes, and leave a review if you're enjoying the conversations.   www.fdntraining.com/resources   #ChronicAcne #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalLabTesting #GeneticTesting #FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition #HormoneHealth #HealthDetectivePodcast

Freddie Kimmel survived advanced testicular cancer at just 26 years old. Four rounds of chemotherapy and a massive abdominal surgery saved his life. But what followed was years of excruciating chronic pain, recurring bowel obstructions, debilitating fatigue, and a desperate search for answers. What happens when conventional medicine saves your life, but you still can't get well? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Michele Scarlet sits down with Freddie Kimmel, cancer survivor, functional health educator, and host of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, to uncover what happened after his cancer treatment and why he eventually turned to functional medicine. From performing on Broadway through unbearable pain to undergoing six surgeries, Freddie shares his extraordinary journey through cancer recovery, chronic illness, Lyme disease, and the search for lasting relief. He explains how changing his nutrition, rebuilding his movement practice, exploring functional health, and incorporating biohacking technology became part of his personal recovery. But this isn't another story about finding one miracle treatment. It's a conversation about why functional lab testing doesn't always lead to better health outcomes, why health coaching and behavior change matter, and why the fundamentals of health are often more powerful than the latest wellness trend. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: What happened after Freddie Kimmel survived advanced testicular cancer at 26. Why chronic pain, bowel obstructions, digestive complications, and fatigue continued after chemotherapy and major abdominal surgery. How changing his diet influenced Freddie's experience of chronic inflammation and pain. Why he began exploring functional medicine after conventional cancer treatment saved his life. His experiences with lymphatic health, nervous system regulation, red light therapy, PEMF technology, and other biohacking tools. Why more functional lab testing and health data don't necessarily produce better health outcomes. How Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioners use lab testing, client history, lifestyle assessments, and health coaching to support meaningful change. Why lasting behavior change requires more than information, even when you know exactly what you should be doing. The role of consistency, resilience, mindset, and the foundational habits that support long-term health. Why Freddie describes surviving cancer as the best thing that ever happened to him. WHAT CAN FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS LEARN FROM FREDDIE'S STORY? Functional lab testing can provide valuable information, but knowing what's happening in the body is only part of the process. Freddie and Michele discuss how FDN practitioners can use lab results as a starting point for deeper conversations about nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, and daily habits. They explore why a practitioner's ability to guide behavior change and provide accountability can be just as important as understanding the numbers. Freddie also challenges the idea that health is something you fix once and never think about again. His message is simple: The small things you do consistently can matter more than the expensive things you try occasionally. Whether you're a functional health practitioner, health coach, cancer survivor, or someone struggling with chronic health challenges, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective on recovery, resilience, and what it means to truly feel well. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cancer Survivor Freddie Kimmel: The Story That Changed Everything 00:50 – Meet Freddie Kimmel: Cancer Survivor and Functional Health Educator 01:30 – Why Freddie Recommends Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) 02:46 – From Broadway Performer to Sudden Full-Body Joint Pain 05:04 – The Warning Signs Freddie Ignored Before His Testicular Cancer Diagnosis 07:45 – Advanced Testicular Cancer at 26: Chemotherapy and Survival 10:07 – The Eight-to-Ten-Hour Cancer Surgery That Saved His Life 11:44 – Chronic Bowel Obstructions and Scar Tissue After Cancer Surgery 15:39 – How Changing His Diet Helped Freddie Manage Chronic Pain 19:00 – Life After Chronic Pain: Movement, Recovery, and Daily Training 21:12 – Why Freddie Turned to Functional Medicine After Cancer 22:53 – Cancer Survivorship: Safety Concerns Around Holistic Therapies 25:12 – Why Freddie Says Cancer Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him 27:27 – Performing Through Chronic Pain and Exploring Biohacking Technology 29:14 – Why Long-Term Health Is a Journey, Not a Quick Fix 31:21 – The Reality of Chronic Illness: Why Recovery Isn't Always Linear 33:01 – Red Light Therapy, PEMF, Sauna, and Freddie's Home Biohacking Setup 36:16 – Taking Ownership of Your Health and Asking Deeper Questions 37:22 – Functional Lab Testing: Does More Data Mean Better Health? 41:25 – How FDN Practitioners Connect Lab Results With Lifestyle Changes 43:04 – Why Health Coaching and Behavior Change Matter More Than Information 47:19 – Consistency, Resilience, and Getting Comfortable With Discomfort 50:42 – Lymphatic Health, Brain Drainage, and the Missing Pieces of Wellness Advice 52:32 – Extended Fasting: Potential Benefits, Risks, and Important Precautions 54:08 – Dopamine, Screen Time, and the Foundational Habits We Overlook 55:45 – How Leaving New York for Austin Changed Freddie's Health and Community 58:32 – Freddie Kimmel's Beautifully Broken Podcast and Biological Blueprint Academy 61:55 – Closing Thoughts: Keep Asking Deeper Questions ABOUT FREDDIE KIMMEL Freddie Kimmel is a metastatic testicular cancer survivor, patient advocate, functional health educator, and host of the Beautifully Broken Podcast. After navigating advanced cancer, Lyme disease, toxic mold exposure, and years of chronic health challenges, Freddie dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of functional medicine, human resilience, science, and health technology. CONNECT WITH FREDDIE KIMMEL Website: https://beautifullybroken.world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmel/ Podcast: Beautifully Broken Podcast EXPLORE FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION Interested in functional lab testing, root-cause health education, or becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner? Explore FDN's educational resources, practitioner training, and functional health tools: https://fdntraining.com/resources       DISCLAIMER The Health Detective Podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences, opinions, and health approaches discussed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. Discussions of cancer, functional medicine, supplements, fasting, health technology, and other wellness approaches should not be interpreted as recommendations for individual treatment. Nothing discussed in this episode should replace personalized guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to medical treatments, medications, or health protocols, particularly if you have a history of cancer or another serious medical condition.

What if everything you've been taught about insulin resistance, antioxidant supplements, and cholesterol isn't the whole story? Is cutting carbs really the best way to improve insulin sensitivity? Can taking too many antioxidants backfire? And are we overlooking the role of gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic stress when making nutrition recommendations? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, host Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Lori Rose, PhD biologist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), registered herbalist, and college professor, to challenge some of the most persistent nutrition myths in conventional and functional health. From mitochondrial health and insulin resistance to the debate surrounding cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat, Dr. Lori shares her perspective on why nutrition is far more complicated than simply cutting carbs, counting calories, or adding another supplement. If you're a functional health practitioner, nutrition coach, health professional, or someone who wants to understand the science behind food and supplements, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! 🔬 DR. LORI ROSE'S NEW FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION COURSE Ready to take your nutrition knowledge to the next level? Explore Dr. Lori Rose's new Functional Nutrition Advanced Course, featuring 30+ hours of education on nutritional biochemistry, nutrient interactions, and whole-body health. Open to everyone. No FDN certification required! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/functional-nutrition-advanced-course/ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Insulin Resistance: Why carbohydrates aren't the only factor influencing insulin sensitivity and metabolic health. Mitochondrial Health: How nutrient intake, calorie balance, and chronic stress interact with cellular energy production. Antioxidant Supplements: Why Dr. Lori questions routine high-dose supplementation with certain antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, E, and selenium. Gut Health: How digestive dysfunction and nutrient absorption can complicate nutrition recommendations. Keto and Carnivore Diets: Why short-term dietary approaches aren't necessarily appropriate as lifelong eating plans. Mineral Supplementation: Why zinc, copper, iron, calcium, and other nutrients need to be considered in context. Calories and Macros: When tracking food intake can be useful and why Lori changed her mind about it. Cholesterol and Statins: Dr. Lori's perspective on LDL cholesterol, dietary fats, and conventional medical recommendations. Functional Nutrition: Why understanding nutritional biochemistry matters more than memorizing supplement protocols. 🔬 FREE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES Want to deepen your knowledge of functional lab testing, root-cause health, and practitioner education? Explore FDN's free resources, guides, and educational tools to help you take your functional health knowledge further. 👉 GET YOUR FREE RESOURCES: https://fdntraining.com/resources ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Lori Rose and Functional Nutrition 01:03 – What Nutrition Myths Are We Still Teaching? 03:52 – Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar and GLP-1s 04:38 – Is Keto Good for Insulin Resistance? 05:42 – Calories vs. Macros: What Really Matters? 07:49 – What Causes Insulin Resistance Beyond Carbs? 08:34 – Can Undereating Affect Your Metabolism? 10:02 – How Gut Health Affects Nutrient Absorption 12:01 – Can Antioxidant Supplements Do More Harm Than Good? 15:54 – Michele's Surprising Reaction to Antioxidant Research 17:14 – Selenium, Brazil Nuts and Thyroid Health 19:08 – Is the Carnivore Diet Missing Essential Nutrients? 21:07 – Why Restrictive Diets Can Become a Problem 25:10 – Can Zinc, Copper, Iron and Calcium Supplements Backfire? 27:32 – Why More Supplements Aren't Always Better 30:30 – Should You Track Calories, Protein and Macros? 35:14 – The Food Pyramid and Nutrition Guidelines 37:34 – What's Wrong With School Lunches and Preschool Nutrition? 41:13 – Cholesterol, LDL, Saturated Fat and Statins 45:07 – Why Do Medical Recommendations Take So Long to Change? 49:41 – Dr. Lori Rose's Functional Nutrition Advanced Course ABOUT DR. LORI ROSE Dr. Lori Rose holds a PhD in biology and is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), registered herbalist, and board-certified nutrition professional. She is a college professor, creator of the Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway, and educator behind multiple FDN advanced courses. Her work focuses on helping practitioners understand the science of nutrition and translate complex biological processes into practical strategies. ABOUT THE HEALTH DETECTIVE PODCAST The Health Detective Podcast, presented by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), explores functional health, root-cause investigation, functional lab testing, gut health, metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, and practitioner education. Each episode brings together experienced practitioners, researchers, and educators to explore the questions behind complex health challenges.   Enjoyed this conversation? Follow the Health Detective Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a practitioner who loves questioning conventional nutrition advice.         Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. Guest opinions and interpretations of scientific research do not necessarily reflect established medical consensus or FDN's positions. This content is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing supplements, medications, or treatment plans.

How do you get clients as a health coach without constantly posting on social media, sending cold DMs, or feeling like a pushy salesperson? If you're a health coach, nutrition coach, or Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner struggling to attract clients, market your services, or grow your coaching business, this episode of the Health Detective Podcast is for you. Michele Scarlet, FDNP, CPT, sits down with nutrition coach and business mentor Mike Millner to explore how to build trust, find coaching clients, and grow a sustainable health coaching business without complicated marketing strategies or high-pressure sales tactics. Mike shares how his personal transformation, from gaining 80 pounds and struggling with restrictive dieting, yo-yo weight loss, and body image to building a nutrition coaching business, taught him the power of storytelling, vulnerability, and genuine human connection. Together, Michele and Mike explore: How to get your first health coaching clients with a small audience or no email list How to market your health coaching business without posting on social media every day Why storytelling and vulnerability help attract clients and build trust How live workshops can turn interested prospects into paying coaching clients How to sell health coaching services without feeling uncomfortable or salesy Why AI-generated content and misinformation are contributing to a "trust recession" How to use client conversations to create better marketing content How to promote workshops through paid advertising and personal outreach What to do when workshop attendance or conversions are lower than expected Why tracking business metrics can help you improve without getting discouraged Mike also shares his biggest workshop mistake, realistic expectations for new health coaches, and why personal connection may be your greatest competitive advantage in an increasingly AI-driven world. Whether you're just starting your health coaching business, working toward your first five clients, or looking for a better way to grow an established functional health practice, this conversation offers practical strategies you can start using right away. 🎧 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Building Trust Matters for Health Coaches 00:37 Meet Mike Millner: Nutrition Coach and Business Mentor 01:07 From Yo-Yo Dieting to Becoming a Health Coach 08:06 How Storytelling Helps Health Coaches Attract Clients 10:44 Why Marketing and Sales Feel So Hard for Health Coaches 14:29 How to Get Health Coaching Clients With Live Workshops 17:09 The Trust Recession: AI, Misinformation and Health Coaching 21:40 How to Sell Health Coaching Without Feeling Salesy 25:34 How Client Questions Can Improve Your Marketing 29:28 How to Get Your First Health Coaching Clients With No Audience 36:34 How to Promote a Workshop With Paid Ads and Personal Outreach 40:04 Mike's Biggest Workshop Mistake and Lessons Learned 43:28 The Best Way for New Health Coaches to Build Trust 46:20 Connect With Mike Millner and Final Takeaways CONNECT WITH MIKE MILLNER Instagram: @coach_mike_millner 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! ABOUT THE HEALTH DETECTIVE PODCAST The Health Detective Podcast explores functional health, root-cause investigation, functional lab testing, and the science and business of becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Hosted by Michele Scarlet, FDNP, CPT, the podcast features conversations with health experts, practitioners, and entrepreneurs who are challenging conventional approaches to health and helping people ask better questions. Subscribe to the Health Detective Podcast for more conversations about functional health, practitioner education, and building a successful health coaching practice. DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Individual health and business results vary. Always work within your professional scope of practice.

What happens when a health problem keeps getting treated but the deeper questions never get answered? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Diane Dahi, an FDNP, integrative health coach, massage therapist, and personal trainer, to explore a deeply personal health journey spanning decades of bodywork, wellness, chronic health challenges, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Diane shares how a skin condition that was repeatedly dismissed as eczema was eventually diagnosed as skin cancer after more than 10 years of questions. That experience changed the way she approached her health, leading her to explore Natural Health, whole foods, product quality, and becoming a stronger advocate for herself. Years later, another major health crisis left Diane hospitalized with a serious spinal infection, spinal abscesses, surgery, and months of recovery. After extensive antibiotics, she began looking deeper into her gut health and eventually discovered FDN. Through Functional Lab Testing, Diane explored patterns involving gut dysbiosis, mold exposure, stress and hormones, and other health factors. She also discusses brain fog, stubborn midsection weight gain, ADHD symptoms, nervous system regulation, detox-supportive habits, and the lifestyle changes that became part of her ongoing health transformation. Diane explains why she believes midlife women should pay closer attention when something in their body does not feel right instead of automatically labeling it as stress, aging, or hormones. She shares her experience with mold testing, GI Map testing, lifestyle changes, infrared sauna, movement, sleep, sunlight, nutrition, and creating sustainable wellness habits. Most importantly, Diane shares the mindset that now guides her health journey: when you encounter a roadblock, pause, turn inward, listen to your body, and use it as a guide. This conversation is about Functional Health, root cause thinking, gut health, holistic wellness, health advocacy, and creating a healthier and more intentional life. 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! Where to Find Diane: https://www.DianeWellness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianewellness_movepastpain/ 00:00 Diane’s Health Journey: When Symptoms Get Dismissed 04:05 Skin Cancer: Why Self-Advocacy Matters 08:35 Spinal Infection: The Health Crisis That Nearly Paralyzed Her 12:43 Mold, Gut Health & Functional Health Testing 14:27 How FDN Changed Her Massage Therapy Practice 17:56 Mold, ADHD, Dysbiosis & Looking for Root Causes 21:23 Daily Habits That Support Healing & Recovery 25:24 Eczema Progress, Movement & Healthy Aging 29:22 ADHD: What Changed After Addressing Her Health 30:51 Where to Start When You Want to Improve Your Health 32:15 Diane Wellness: Where to Find Diane Dahi ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes.

Is AI coming for health coaches, or is it about to make good practitioners even better? In this episode, Michele Scarlet sits down with FDN business mentor Jenn Malecha to unpack what AI actually means for health practitioners. They discuss how tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini can support practitioners, why the quality of the prompt matters, what happens when AI confidently gives you inaccurate information, and why critical thinking still matters. Jenn also shares how AI is beginning to be used alongside functional lab data and why not every AI system works the same way. They also get into an increasingly important question for practitioners: what information should you actually be putting into AI? Michele and Jenn discuss client data, privacy concerns and why convenience shouldn't replace responsibility when working with sensitive health information. If you're already a health practitioner, building a health coaching practice, or wondering whether AI is going to change the future of this industry, this episode offers a practical look at where AI can help, where it can fall short, and why the practitioner still matters. 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! Chapters: 00:00 Can AI Replace Health Coaches? 00:47 AI, Tech & the Future of Health Coaching 02:05 Why More Technology Isn't the Answer 04:04 How to Get Better Answers From AI 05:29 Why AI Gives You Generic Content 05:58 Will AI Replace Health Practitioners? 07:36 The Clinical Gaps in AI 10:25 Using AI to Interpret Functional Labs 13:53 ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini 16:41 Why You Can't Blindly Trust AI 17:21 What Happens When AI Makes Things Up 18:39 How Practitioners Should Actually Use AI 19:38 Should You Upload Client Labs to ChatGPT? 22:13 AI, HIPAA & Client Privacy 23:37 Why AI Isn't Replacing the Practitioner

What if a diagnosis could explain your symptoms without defining your future? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Sierra Bains, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, best-selling author of Rooted, and founder of Lightstyle, for a powerful conversation about Multiple Sclerosis, root cause healing, nervous system health, chronic stress, and functional health. Sierra shares the story of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 24 while completing her doctorate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being a competitive bodybuilder who closely tracked her nutrition, sleep, movement, and health metrics, she suddenly experienced severe pain, nausea, nerve pain, tingling, vibrations, confusion, and debilitating symptoms that dramatically changed her life. After struggling to find answers through standard medical care, Sierra began exploring a different approach. With support from a practitioner, she focused on reducing inflammation, improving diet, circadian rhythm, supplementation, and stress management. Her symptoms gradually improved, and her experience ultimately led her to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and a deeper understanding of root cause health. Michele and Sierra explore how the body can communicate through symptoms, why stress is more than simply “feeling stressed,” and how physical, emotional, and environmental stressors can accumulate in the body. They discuss the nervous system, autoimmune symptoms, hormone signals, lifestyle, functional health, and why addressing the reasons behind a symptom may be more meaningful than simply managing the symptom itself. The conversation also examines practitioner education, the dangers of overcomplicating health protocols, supplement overload, health tracking, technology consumption, and the importance of helping clients develop resilience and trust in their bodies. Sierra shares how she moved from restrictive protocols toward greater metabolic flexibility, resilience, and the ability to enjoy real life without constantly managing every symptom. This episode is for anyone interested in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, root cause healing, nervous system health, chronic health challenges, holistic health, functional medicine, and a more empowered approach to understanding the body. 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! Connect with Dr Sierra Bains https://www.instagram.com/drsierrabains/ 00:00 From Chronic Symptoms to Root Cause Healing 06:55 Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: What Happened Next 14:10 Why Your Diagnosis May Not Be the Root Cause 20:02 How Chronic Stress Affects the Body 23:19 The Stress Bucket: What Happens When It Overflows 24:46 How Digital Overload Affects Your Nervous System 25:58 Why Getting Healthy Needs a Bigger Purpose 27:49 How to Make Better Decisions About Your Health 29:15 Why Chronic Disease Is Increasing 32:02 Environmental Toxins: How Much Is Too Much? 35:25 How to Build Resilience and Trust Your Body Again 40:01 Can Trying to Be Healthy Make You More Stressed? 43:32 How to Stop Outsourcing Your Health ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes.

What happens when weight loss becomes about more than the number on the scale? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with FDNP Brandy Buskow for an honest conversation about GLP-1 medications, obesity, metabolic health, gut health, weight loss, and the role of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioners in supporting clients through this changing health landscape. Brandy shares her personal journey with lifelong obesity, severe IBS, anxiety, digestive issues, and years of trying diets and other approaches to lose weight. After discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and improving many aspects of her health, she still struggled to lose weight and maintain it. By 2024, she was dealing with elevated fasting insulin, rising blood pressure, sleep apnea, and concerns about following the same path of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease she had seen in her family. That led her to discuss GLP-1 medication with her healthcare provider. Brandy explains how GLP-1 signaling works, including its connection to appetite, fullness, digestion, blood sugar, and the gut. She also shares what it was like to experience less “food noise” and why her gradual weight loss has involved much more than medication alone. The conversation then turns to an important question for Functional Medicine practitioners, FDN practitioners, and health coaches: how can they responsibly support clients who are using or considering GLP-1s? Michele and Brandy discuss practitioner scope, medication dosing, referrals, ethics, nutrition, movement, sleep, muscle maintenance, body image, and the mental-emotional side of sustainable change. They also explore the risks of gray-market and black-market peptides, misinformation, unrealistic expectations, and the importance of working with qualified prescribers. If you're interested in GLP-1 weight loss, metabolic health, obesity, food noise, gut health, Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, health coaching, or responsible practitioner education, this episode offers practical perspective on using GLP-1s as a tool while keeping long-term health and client support at the center. 🔬 5 LABS IN 5 DAYS STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19! Join FDN's FREE 5-day practitioner workshop featuring 10 expert-led sessions, daily Q&A, and permanent replays. 🎟️ YOUR FREE TICKET IS WAITING! 👉 https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/op/exclusive-invite/ 🎁 No coupon code needed! Just click the link above to claim your FREE access. See you October 19–23! Educational content only. Medication decisions, including whether to start, stop, or change a dose, should be made with a qualified prescribing healthcare professional.