Test Don't Guess - Functional Lab Chats

Test Don't Guess - Functional Lab Chats

Author: Jensen Schoonover Language: English Episodes: 39
Ever finish a nutrition or wellness certification and realize there's a whole world of functional lab testing nobody covered in class? That's exactly where host Jensen Schoonover found himself, and it's the spark for Test Don't Guess-Functional Lab Chats. This podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tools that can transform a practice, moving beyond theory into the tangible data of gut health, hormone panels, mold exposure, and mineral balances. Each conversation is a deep dive with practitioners who are in the trenches, lab experts who interpret the numbers, and educators who design the courses. You’ll hear how they navigate the complexities of different tests, apply the results to real client scenarios, and build more confident, evidence-based approaches to care. It’s for the curious, the detail-oriented, and those tired of guessing. Jensen’s discussions strip away the intimidation, making advanced functional lab work feel accessible and actionable. Tune in to find clarity, learn from colleagues' experiences, and discover how to integrate these powerful assessments into your own work. This isn't about abstract science; it's about the applied art of using data to guide genuine healing, one insightful chat at a time.
Episodes
08 FDN Program, NTP, and FDN Blood Chemistry with Christina Kieler! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:44
Christina is an NTP and is currently going through FDN! She completed the functional blood chemistry training from FDN, too, and loves using bloodwork in her practice supporting military special forces. She is super pass…
07 IAFHH, Birth Control, and Acne with Leeza Rose! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:29
In this chat with Leeza @leezarose, we talked allllll about her experience inside the Functional Women's Academy, which is now known as the International Association for Functional Hormone Health! Leeza's practice is foc…
06 HTMA, Blood Chem, and RWS 1, 2, & 3 with Amber MacDonald [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
Amber MacDonald from @empowered.digestive.health is an NTP, RWS Level 3, and the first Instant HTMA Professional student that I've gotten to chat with on a Test Don't Guess chat! We talked all about her experience with R…
05 DUTCH Testing and Serum Hormones with Ashe Milkovic! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:10
In this chat with Ashe Milkovic from @functionalhormonehealth, we talked all about DUTCH testing and Serum Hormones! Ashe Milkovic is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Health Expert. As the founde…
03 Restorative Wellness Solutions (RWS Level 1 & 2) with Holly Bowen! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
In this episode, I ask Holly Bowen from @hobowellness about her experience in Restorative Wellness Solutions Level 1 (Gut Testing) and Level 2 (Hormone testing) and how she uses her education for these labs in her day to…
02 Root Cause Protocol with Ruby Miller! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:55
In this conversation with Ruby Miller @rubyyy_millerr , we talk all about the Root Cause Protocol program. She's an adrenal fatigue health coach that started with IIN, then had a massive health shift personally by follow…
01 Functional Blood Chemistry with Michael Rutherford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:47
Michael Rutherford is a functional blood chemistry expert and the creator of the course, The Art of Functional Blood Chemistry and Blood Chemistry 101. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge. He's a well-respected FNTP wh…
Introduction to Test Don't Guess! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:25
A little background on why I have created this podcast to serve unlicensed health practitioners who are interested in functional lab testing! Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every week! The fun is only getting…