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Join us as we celebrate the completion of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) course with one of our graduates. In this video, hear about her year-long journey, why she turned down naturopathic school, and how she discovered FDN through an unconventional way on Instagram. Learn about her health struggles, including endometriosis and PCOS, and how the FDN course helped her not only improve her own health but also provide better guidance to her clients. We discuss her background, her thoughts on the course structure, and her future aspirations including a move to Florida and involvement in a supplement business. Get insights into the importance of liver health, the benefits of a self-paced course, and the strong support system within the FDN community. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation about overcoming challenges, the value of continuous learning, and the importance of aligning with your true values.

00:00 Course Completion Excitement
00:25 Discovering the Course
01:56 Course Benefits and Personal Health
03:36 Educational Background and Career Path
08:41 Future Plans and Aspirations
11:53 Business Strategies and Pricing
16:18 Discussing Course Improvements
17:00 Importance of Course Updates
18:05 Completion Rates and Student Support
20:10 Highlighting the Liver’s Role
21:55 Building and Managing a Business
25:12 Future Plans and Opportunities
26:53 Concluding Remarks and Farewell

In this episode, Reed interviews Kailey, an accomplished IIN graduate who recently completed the FDN course. Kailey shares her journey, starting from her initial discovery of FDN through Instagram, to the detailed expectations she had for the course—particularly in the areas of lab testing and clinical correlation. She highlights how FDN exceeded her expectations and discusses the challenges and successes she experienced during the course. Kailey also talks about her shift from working in marketing to becoming a full-time health coach, the ways in which the FDN training has enhanced her practice, and her future plans. Notably, she explains how she utilized tools like Notion to improve her learning experience and manage client information effectively. Reed offers insights into the ongoing support and community within FDN and seeks Kailey’s advice on enhancing the course further.

00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
00:15 Discovering FDN
01:11 Course Expectations and Experiences
02:33 Transitioning to FDN
03:04 Impact on Career and Pricing
04:08 Marketing Job and Health Journey
05:31 Future Plans with FDN
08:24 FDN Community and Support
12:42 Tools for Success
19:59 Final Thoughts and Congratulations

Join Reed as he interviews Debbie, a newly minted FDN graduate, who shares her inspiring journey from a 20-year career as a nurse practitioner to discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). Debbie talks about the challenges she faced, the unique aspects of the FDN course, and the skills and certifications that have transformed her professional and personal life. She also offers insights into how FDN filled gaps in her practice and discusses the potential for future collaborations and improvements within the FDN community. This episode is a deep dive into the value of FDN and its impact on healthcare practices.

00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
00:22 Discovering FDN: A Life-Changing Journey
01:29 Professional Background and FDN Impact
02:20 FDN Course Experience and Challenges
06:29 Future Aspirations with FDN
08:31 Pricing and Packaging Strategies
14:53 Course Feedback and Suggestions
22:05 Final Thoughts and Graduation

In this heartwarming interview, a nurse with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice shares her transformative experience with an FDN course. Highlighting her extensive career in pediatric healthcare, she discusses the practical application of the course in real life and how it connected various aspects of her knowledge. She emphasizes feeling reinvigorated and inspired to help others in new ways, moving from traditional healthcare towards functional health. The conversation covers her expectations, experiences, and future plans in functional health, along with her intent to balance her current job and new business venture. Tune in for an authentic and insightful discussion on transitioning careers, the value of continuous learning, and the potential of functional health practices.

00:00 Introduction and Course Completion
00:42 Discovering the Program
01:51 Educational Background and Career
02:22 Functional Health Journey
04:16 Expectations and Experiences
05:25 Future Plans and Business Vision
13:23 Feedback and Suggestions
18:32 Final Thoughts and Opportunities