Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness

Deanna is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression, with over two decades of clinical experience. Her unique techniques, like Fluid Isometrics™ and Block Therapy™, have helped countless people alleviate chronic pain, enhance physical function, and even slow down the aging process. Key points from this episode:- Abdominal issues, including hernias and post-operative pain-Fascia Decompression:...

One of the greatest motivators we have is the drive to accomplish our personal goals. However, sometimes we fail to realize that reaching our goals is not the end of our journey. There will always be more goals and aspirations, more sources of motivation to do more, to be better. God does want us to strive for better, but also wants us to find joy in the current time. Take a moment and give thangs...

Build Stronger Bones Naturally: An Interview with The Bone CoachIn this episode of Functionally Enlightened, we talk with Kevin Ellis, the founder of Bone Coach, about how to build stronger bones and prevent osteoporosis. Kevin is a health coach, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people improve their bone health. In the interview, Kevin discusses the following topics:-The importanc...

One foot in front of the next; this is what I remind myself every day. Sometimes I must break the day down into smaller increments and think to myself… one hour at a time. Looking ahead to tomorrow can bring us more worry, more anxiety at times. But God gives us more than enough grace for each day. I now believe that, more than ever, because I am still here on earth, we are still here on earth. Hi...

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and she created the Women’s Health Coach Certification. With two decades of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, Dr. Drummond is dedicated to empowering individuals st...

Are you learning from it as you go through it? It is sometimes difficult to tell if we have learned from an experience, especially when progress is not immediately evident, or it seems we have taken a step back. So long as we are not doing things from a heart of selfish ambition, we will gain wisdom and show it thorough our works. As we go forward in life, we learn to better speak and act genuinel...

For nearly a decade, Dr. Jamie Kunkle has been a beacon of hope for those grappling with complex chronic diseases. His expertise spans Lyme disease, chronic infections, autoimmunity, hormone disturbances, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and environmentally acquired illnesses. 2:15 - Why Dr. Kunkle pivoted to naturopathic medicine - understanding complexity of chronic illnesses 4:29 – A personal tie...

Are you patient enough to wait for a promised reward? Are you willing to stand firm through the trials in your life with a positive outlook? Many of us are learning to do just that. The challenges may have increased in complexity, but one thing is for certain; God is on our side always. We may ask ourselves, how long can we withstand the pressure, persevering against everything that threatens to b...

Dr. Diana Driscoll, a renowned optometrist, author, and researcher, transformed her personal battle with POTS and other debilitating symptoms into groundbreaking medical advancements. After contracting a virus in 2004 and finding no answers from over 50 physicians, she embarked on her own research, establishing Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC. Her work, which led to multiple U.S. patents, uncov...

In this episode, we discuss how you can proactively screen and work on prevention of diseases. Show Notes: 0:00 – A tribute to Beth O’hara of Mast Cell 360 4:00 Reactive and invasive screening for cancer versus proactive and preventative screening 4:50 the POINT Approach – an understanding of bioindividuality 7:15 – identifying stressors and getting out of “fight orflight” mode 9:25 – look to repl...

Looking outside some days, the clouds overtake the sun and the gloom of the day weighs heavy on the earth. But on a bright sunny day, strong light can also create powerful shadows. When we rely on worldly light, we may be deceived. However, The Lord’s light is everlasting and can illuminate even the darkest of night. Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Chris is an entrepreneur, self-healing coach, and the author of three insightful books: Hernia Without Surgery , Natural Testosterone After 60 , and Belonging to Yourself . Chris has been an avid athlete for most of his life, with a passion for health and fitness that started early. His journey has been filled with ups and downs, prompting deep introspection and a transformative shift in hisrelati...

The Emotional Struggle: On many occasions, I have felt incredibly drained, emotionally taxed. Throughout my life, I have had trials and tribulations, but some felt so overbearing that I felt I could not go on and was tempted to give up. During those times, I was reminded that God has provided me with the strength to do what I need to do. This could mean something as simple as remembering to eat en...

Marilyn Shannon, our special guest today, is a seasoned speaker, author, coach, and facilitator, Marilyn brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. She's passionate about squashing stigmas and fostering deep listening, and she'll share why these practices are essential for personal growth and transformation. Marilyn's bestselling book series, "In Just One Afternoon - Listening into th...

Historically, there are a few years that stand out as exceptionally difficult seasons, even years; years of disease, famine, economic crisis. The year 2020 was one of those years. We were faced with job loss, income loss, social deprivation, illness, fear. Some may have been affected more than others, but it was a global pandemic with unprecedented effects. It may have been the difficulties that s...

Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner andCertified Nutritional Therapist, renowned for his expertise in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. With having had over 10,000 clients and more than 20 years of experience, Reed is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and has trained over 4,000 graduates worldwide. He and I share a background rootedin en...

If we expect to struggle, to fall down, to fail; then we are turning off the opportunities that were sent to us. We can’t pick up the pieces and move forward from a broken relationship, from a feeling of betrayal or from an illness or disability by holding onto our pain, reliving the past traumas. God does truly listen to us. He understands our hopes and fears and when we place our trust in Him, m...

Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a physician, author, TEDx speaker specializing in medical weight loss and nutrition. Her mission is to empower people to adopt scientifically backed mind-body techniques to enhance greater mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing. She holds multiple board certifications awarded by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Physician Nutrition S...

Are you a problem solver? Do you offer suggestions to others for various situations? Because we are all unique beings, with personalities that may be drastically different, we must be careful how we offer help. Although we have well-intentioned hearts and truly want to help our neighbors, they may not see it as helpful, rather it may come off as hurtful. Although, each of us needs to strive to not...

Therese "Tee" is a Detox Your Home Guru and Health Coach at The Green Living Gurus. She grew up in a very healthy home in the 60’s and 70’s, went to college to open a health food store, and has been helping people for over 40 years keep toxicants out of their homes. She is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host, and educator. She spreads awareness of chemicals in everyday products that could caus...

The motto, “always be prepared” is used so extensively in our world. “Prepare for the worst but expect the best” is another one. This may not be a reasonable thing to take on and may actually harm us if we are continuously trying to predict the worst-case scenarios. Yes, it sucks to go through rough patches, but it’s precisely that. We are going through , which is far better than being stuck in. I...

Dr. V is a force to be reckoned with in the world of breast cancer awareness and healing.   Founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror® and the 7 Essentials System®, Dr. V's unique approach has empowered countless women in over 63 countries.  Her mission is crystal clear: "save lives, one breast at a time."  This passion comes from a deeply personal place – Dr. V is a two-time breast cancer survivor, givi...

There are days when we feel like we need to erect walls around our lives, to prevent the hurt from either seeping in or seeping out. We might have good intentions to prevent others from knowing about our hardships, our challenges. Other times, we feel like we are being attacked from the outside. A coworker seeks to take credit for your hard work, a significant other seems to be ignoring you, a chi...

Today, we introduce Josette Tkacik, a professional dancerwith an illustrious career that includes stints at Juilliard, the Joffrey New York, Alvin Ailey, and the Metropolitan Ballet of St. Louis. In 2011, Josette faced a sudden and severe diagnosis ofadvanced rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating autoimmune condition that defied conventional medical treatment. Despite being told there was no cure a...

One of the most difficult things to do is to abandon the need to reason. Another way of looking at this is to put ALL of your faith in God. We all strive to do this, but it takes years of practice to get close to our goal of trusting wholeheartedly. People have a tendency to look for cause/effect relationships with worldly eyes. That is science, and science does have a place; however, there are th...