Ever wonder why you still suffer even with “normal” bloodwork? Tired of symptom-chasing and quick fixes?

In this empowering episode, bestselling author and practitioner Stacey Roberts welcomes Reed Davis, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition founder and holistic health innovator. They dig deep into why conventional testing misses so much and how food sensitivity and functional labs uncover answers most have never heard.

Get real cases, testing strategies, and fresh hope to reclaim your health.

Timestamped Highlights

[00:00 ] Reed’s mission: from environmental law to functional health hero

[00:04:40 ] Why “normal labs” leave people stuck—what’s missing?

[00:07:05 ] Pain beyond injuries—how “hidden root causes” matter

[00:11:01 ] Reed’s H.I.D.D.E.N. formula: why there’s rarely a single root cause

[00:14:08 ] The D.R.E.S.S. protocol—real results beyond diagnosis

[00:17:05 ] Susan’s story: drug-free relief from chronic hives

[00:22:13 ] What food sensitivity testing reveals (even about “healthy foods”)

[00:26:55 ] When doctors dismiss functional labs—how clients can respond

[00:29:00 ] Metabolic chaos—the missing health link

[00:34:07 ] The double standard in medicine—data only counts sometimes

[00:39:43 ] Free resources on functional lab testing

About The Guest

Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Doctor of Nutritional Therapy (DNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 5,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, giving him the experience and foundational knowledge needed to teach others to build their own health careers.

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Mentioned Resources

1. Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
2. H.I.D.D.E.N. framework (Hormone, Immune, Digestion, Detox, Energy, Nervous system)
3. D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success™ (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation)
4. ALCAT food sensitivity test / mediator release testing
5. The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases (Chronic Health Recovery Book 1)

A Selection of Previous Podcast Appearances by Reed Davis

Mind over Macros, April 2025

Understanding Functional Nutrition

School of Radiance, Mar 2025

Gut Health Tips

Ancient Health Podcast, Sept 2024

Why Your Labs Lie (And How to Fix It)

The Spectrum of Health, August 2024

How to Get Well and Stay Well

Fit Father Project, July 2024

Functional Lab Testing vs Traditional Blood Work

How to Not Get Sick and Die, March 2024

Getting to the Root Cause - Should I see a Doctor or a Functional Nutritionist?

Intelligent Medicine, Feb 2024

Functional Lab Testing and Holistic Lifestyle Medicine - Part 1 and Part 2

Important Links

1. Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411
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3. Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks
4. Biomechanics: When Movement Matters
5. Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health
6. Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief
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8. Stacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717
9. New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com

About the Host

Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.

The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.

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