The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

What if living to 100 wasn’t the goal—what if it was living vibrantly every year along the way?   In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and founder of Gladden Longevity, uncovers the cutting-edge science behind extending healthspan and optimizing human performance.   Dr. Gladden reveals how biohacking, advanced diagnostics, and personalized medicine are changing the future of aging—and how you can start applying these tools right now to build strength, resilience, and longevity from the inside out.   What you’ll learn: The difference between lifespan and healthspan—and how to increase both The role of biohacking and data-driven testing in living younger, longer Simple strategies to boost recovery, strength, and resilience for decades to come If you’ve ever wondered how to actually slow aging, this conversation is your blueprint.         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 Jeffrey Gladden, MD: Website: gladdenlongevity.com Instagram: @gladdenlongevity  

Forget everything you think you know about nutrition.   Brian Sanders — filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top-ranked Peak Human podcast, and founder of Austin’s Sapien Center — dismantles decades of misinformation about what we eat.   Brian explains how we’ve been misled by the food industry, why animal foods are actually superfoods, and what the real enemy of human health looks like.   If you’ve tried diet after diet and still feel confused, this conversation will give you the clarity you’ve been searching for.   What you’ll learn: The truth about “healthy” plant-based marketing vs. ancestral eating Why animal foods may hold the key to longevity and energy How to spot the next nutrition fad before it tricks you The real root cause of modern disease — and how to fight back naturally     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 Brian Sanders: Website: sapien.org Instagram: @food.lies Facebook: @FoodLiesOrg  

Are you constantly tired, running on fumes, or wondering why you can’t get your energy back—no matter how much sleep you get? Low energy isn’t just about being busy. It’s often a red flag that something deeper is out of balance in your body.   In this conversation, FDNP Julie James uncovers why low energy connects to so many different health issues—and what you can actually do about it.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why all of your symptoms are connected—and how they’re cues from your body that it needs help to regain balance. How functional lab testing reveals what’s really going on inside your body, so you can know where to focus and how to heal. Why your body is incredibly resilient—and how to use the right tools to support its natural ability to restore balance. You don’t need to live in a constant state of burnout or exhaustion. With the right insights and strategies, you can feel energized, empowered, and in control of your health again—naturally.       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 Julie James: Website: wholisticfunctionalhealth.com Instagram: @wholisticfunctionalhealth Facebook: @wholisticfunctionalhealthJJ  

Most people think stress just makes them tired. But according to Dr. Scott Sherr, it can trigger what he calls the “Sympathetic Spiral of Doom”—a biological feedback loop that silently drains your energy, wrecks your mood, and sabotages your long-term health.   In this live interview, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, COO of Troscriptions, and VP of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice—to reveal how modern science and ancient physiology collide in this hidden stress response.   What you’ll discover: The shocking reason your body can’t recover even when you “de-stress” How the Sympathetic Spiral of Doom hijacks your nervous system The cutting-edge framework of Health Optimization Medicine — and how it helps your body function the way it was designed to Simple, practical ways to break the cycle and restore balance If you’ve ever felt “off” no matter what you do — this episode will finally explain why.         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 Dr. Scott Sherr: Website: troscriptions.com Instagram: @troscriptions Instagram: @drscottsherr YouTube: @troscriptions  

Imagine this: You're the go to personal trainer in your area for YEARS, and as far as anyone else is concerned, you're the epitome of what it means to be healthy. What would you do, then, when your own health started to silently decline?   This is exactly what happened to our guest, FDNP Jane Velasco.   In 2019, Jane started experiencing persistent joint pain, debilitating fatigue, insomnia, and unexplained weight gain. After searching for answers, she was finally able to get clarity through functional healthcare.        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 Jane Velasco: Website: wholisticyou.life Facebook: @mjcvelasco