Dr. Allan holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified physique & bodybuilding coach, a certified nutritionist (x2), a certified coach for USA Powerlifting, and has formulated professionally for industry leading dietary supplement companies since 2009. You can find his published fitness articles in outlets such as Muscle & Fitness, SciFit, the Alan Aragon Research Review, The Personal Trainer Development Center, and more. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Weight-Loss Medications—Navigating the Pros, Cons, and Natural Alternatives with Kristen Burkett, MS, MNT, BCHN® & Diana Walley, MNT, CPT, BCHN® Diana Walley, MNT, BCHN® and Kristen Burkett, MNT, BCHN® are Master Nutrition Therapists and Board Certified Holistic Nutrition Professionals who cohost the Nourishing You podcast where science meets soul in conversations about real world wellness. In 2019, Diana and Kristen teamed up to design the podcast framework that would become the Nourishing Your Practice for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). Both are active volunteers within the association contributing to the growth of the holistic nutrition profession. The podcast evolved into today’s Nourishing You podcast from their shared love of nutrition, passion for the industry, and a vision to help others thrive both personally and professionally. Diana brings expertise in personalized nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle optimization, while Kristen translates complex health science into clear, actionable strategies for lasting wellbeing. Together, they inspire, educate, and empower listeners to nourish their bodies, minds, and practices one meaningful conversation at a time. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr. Monique Aucoin is a naturopathic doctor and senior research fellow at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph in the department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. She has been in practice for more than 13 years. Her clinical practice and research work are focused on the role of diet and nutrition in the treatment of mental illness. She recently led the world’s first clinical trial of dietary counseling for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.  To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. He began his career at 18 after a medical discharge from Navy SEAL training led him to functional health. Now a leading expert in Metabolic and Mental Health, he’s the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute and the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation. Brendan created The Mental M.A.P.™ lab panel, the NeuroCeuticals™ supplement line, and the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He also hosts The Holistic Savage Podcast. Outside of work, he loves fitness, nature, and personal growth To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. Drawing from her training in both nutritional therapy and aromatherapy, Jodi has developed a proprietary line of organic and wild-crafted essential oil blends that are now trusted by over 50,000 clients to support brain health, stress, sleep, and autoimmunity. For more than a decade, she’s been a sought-after speaker at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations—sharing her expertise on essential oils, brain health, detoxification, and the stress response. Jodi’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal, and many other respected publications. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com (http://vibrantblueoils.com), attracts over 300,000 natural health seekers each year, making her one of the most trusted voices in essential oil education today To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Niki D'Agostino specialties include mold illness, anxiety, depression, loss of energy, food sensitivities, emotional regulation difficulties, and motion sickness. Using neuroplasticity therapy, Niki helps clients reverse limbic system impairment in the brain and regulate a maladaptive stress response involved with many chronic illnesses. Niki teaches clients how to rewire the limbic system and change the structure and function of the brain. Rewiring the brain shifts the brain and body from a state of survival into a state of growth and repair. Alongside a Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Niki has a certification in the Safe and SoundProtocol, Positive Neuroplasticity Training and a Professionals Course in Neuroplasticity. Niki has attended the Master Series Trauma Workshop with Drs. Bessel van Der Kolk, Peter Levine, and Stephen Porges. Niki has also completed Dr. Cathleen King's Primal Trust™ and Creating Calm courses. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr. Jen Perez is the co-founder and COO of Gait Happens, a global leader in lower extremity education. As a chiropractor and gait specialist, Dr. Perez is passionate about educating both individuals and professionals on the importance of lower extremity biomechanics in obtaining meaningful results for patients. She holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine. Based in Lafayette, CO, Dr. Perez also owns and operates Kinetic Chiropractic, where she offers personalized care and treatment to help patients restore optimal movement and alleviate pain. Through her online and in person work she has been able to help clients worldwide, with a focus on foot health and corrective exercise. Dr. Perez has been featured on 9News and in publications such as Women’s Health, National Geographic, CNN Underscored. In addition to her teaching and course-writing with Gait Happens, she has also lectured to numerous educational institutions and associations such as the Canadian Pedorthic Assocation, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and the Florida Chiropractic Association. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children-and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. Dr. Song is the author of the national bestseller Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience(https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/). Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids(www.healthykidshappykids.com (http://www.healthykidshappykids.com)) as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach. In her integrative pediatric practice, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song is chair of A4M’s pediatric education and has lectured around the world at leading integrative and functional medicine conferences and premier parenting events. She has also been featured in hundreds of top podcasts, print and online media outlets. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Amy Spindel is a master’s-level Functional Holistic Nutritionist focused on gut health and microbiome optimization. She also helps breastfeeding moms pinpoint (non-structural) key contributors of their babies’ reactions to breastmilk. Certified in both Applied Functional Medicine and Microbiome Analysis, she supports internal terrain rebalancing to promote enhanced nutrient digestion and absorption, hormones, mental health, and other aspects of whole-body wellness. She owns a private practice that centers around children of all ages and women that are preconception through postpartum. She is additionally the team lead for Scientific and Clinical Services at the School of Applied Functional Medicine. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When it comes to getting healthy, Dr. Tom O'Bryan’s goal for you is ‘Making It Easy To Do the Right Thing’. As an internationally recognized, admired, and compassionate speakerfocusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmunediseases, Dr. Tom's audiences discover that it is through a clear understanding of how you gotto where you are, that you and your Dr. can figure out what it will take to get you well. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. To learn more about the NANP, membership, or our certifications in the holistic nutrition industry visit: https://bit.ly/NANP-LEARN-MORE The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. The NANP would like to remind participants that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.