In this episode of the Nutrition Edit Podcast, we delve into the unavoidable reality of stress and its impact on our lives.

Stress comes in many forms, some of which we can control and others we can't, like political unrest or environmental toxins. But regardless of the source, stress affects us all differently, influenced by our circumstances and resilience levels.

While we can't always eliminate stressors from our lives, we can manage our response to stress through healthy lifestyle choices. Today, we're focusing on how to use food and exercise to increase resilience and reduce stress, even when external stressors remain unchanged.

Lab testing is a really powerful tool that we can use to help identify hidden roadblocks and healing opportunities. But most standard lab tests are not comprehensive and they won't necessarily shed light on why you're struggling. So I wanted to bring on an expert to explain the difference between functional and standard labs and why functional labs can be so effective in helping you achieve your health goals and live your best life.

My guest today is Reed Davis, Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the FDN certification course, which has over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field, and he's a wealth of information when it comes to lab testing and how we can use that data to stop struggling and start feeling our best.

This week on The Nutrition Edit Podcast is part 2 of What To Do When Nothing's Working. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but you're just not getting the results you want, episodes 4 and 5 this season are for you! I talk about some of the most common reasons that prevent people from reaching their health and body composition goals and what to do about them. In part 2 we'll cover the problem with toxicity, why most "detoxes" don't work, and why pushing your body harder might be backfiring on you.

It's a scenario I often encounter: individuals feeling like they've tried everything under the sun, yet still not seeing the results they desire. Whether it's struggling to stick to a new diet or feeling frustrated by a lack of progress, it can be incredibly disheartening. But fear not, because in today's episode (and continuing into part 2) I'm unpacking 10 possible reasons why you might be hitting roadblocks and what you can do about it.

My guest today is one of my teachers and mentors, Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Tom Malterre.

In this episode I talk with Tom about the difference between severe headaches and migraines, common causes and treatments for migraines, and the dangers of using acetaminophen for pain relief. We also dive into the lifestyle and nutrition interventions you can use to combat migraines, including addressing food intolerances and nutrient deficiencies.

Today I’m talking with Dr. Emily Passic about semaglutide, also know as Ozempic of Wegovy. I had a ton of questions and concerns about it and I’m sure you do too, so I wanted to bring on an expert who really understands how this drug should and shouldn’t be used, who it is and is not for, and can answer all our burning questions.

It all begins with an idea.