Why Meds Aren’t the Answer—And What Is

Why Meds Aren’t the Answer: Summary

In this episode, Why Meds Aren’t the Answer, host Evan Transue (Detective Ev) interviews Alisa, a former pharmacist who transitioned to a career in functional health. Starting with a conventional background, Alisa talks about her disillusionment with the traditional healthcare system and her shift towards empowering individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles. She shares her personal health struggles, including stress-related gut issues and burnout, which led her to prioritize holistic health approaches.

Alisa delves into her journey from being a pharmacist to a certified FDN practitioner, explaining how she discovered the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program. She emphasizes the value of combining conventional medicine with functional health practices, advocating for a balanced approach to treatment. Alisa shares insights into her own lab results from FDN training, which revealed HPA axis dysfunction, GI issues, and oxidative stress. Through lifestyle changes, she’s been able to resolve many of her health problems and continues to work on stress management.

In addition, Alisa discusses her transition out of pharmacy, expressing confidence that her new functional health practice can provide meaningful income while allowing her to make a significant impact. She highlights the importance of listening to one’s body and paying attention to its signals as key to better health. Alisa also provides a touching client success story about her mother’s transformation through adopting a healthier lifestyle.