From Stage to Health Coaching: Public Speaking Skills Every FDN Needs w/ Debra Wanger

From Stage to Health Coaching: Public Speaking Skills Every FDN Needs w/ Debra Wanger

Author: Reed Davis November 13, 2025 Duration: 53:08
What do acting, teaching, and functional health coaching have in common? More than you might think. In this episode with Debra Wanger, we explore how skills from the stage and classroom can transform not only the way we communicate health, but also the way professionals care for themselves in demanding careers. As an actor, teacher, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), today’s guest bridges these worlds to help both actors and health professionals thrive. Whether it’s maintaining resilience in a high-stress, often unhealthy profession—or learning to deliver your message with clarity and authenticity—these strategies can change everything.   🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How actors and public speakers can build a healthy, balanced, and resilient lifestyle despite the pressures of their profession. Practical tools for overcoming stage fright and mastering public speaking so FDNs and other health professionals can share their message with confidence. Why Functional Diagnostic Nutrition provides a targeted, root-cause approach that elevates both health coaching and communication.     Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly.   Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Debra Wanger: Website: debrawangercoach.com Instagram: @debradiva Facebook: @debra.wanger LinkedIn: @debra-wanger  

Hosted by Reed Davis, The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition digs into the real-world stories of people who have untangled complex health puzzles. Instead of just theory, you’ll hear directly from individuals and practitioners who have personally navigated chronic issues, applying the principles of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and other complementary, natural approaches. These conversations go beyond surface-level symptoms, exploring the investigative process of finding root causes and the practical steps taken toward recovery. It’s for anyone feeling stuck in their wellness journey or curious about how functional medicine translates into actual results. Each episode in this podcast feels like a detailed case review, offering insights and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking about health and healing. By focusing on these personal triumphs and the strategies behind them, the podcast provides a sense of possibility and a deeper understanding of what it means to truly reclaim your health. Tune in for candid discussions that illuminate the often-overlooked connections within the body and empower you with a more detective-like approach to your own well-being.
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