The Functional Lab Testing Series | Episode 1: How to Test Strategically & Where to Start
EPISODE #97 — JUN 19, 2026
Functional lab testing can feel overwhelming. Should you test everything? Are your annual labs enough? Why do so many people still feel awful when they're told their labs are "normal"?
In this first episode of my Functional Lab Testing Series, I'm sharing the framework I use to help clients make sense of functional testing. We talk about why I don't believe testing everything at once is the best approach, how I strategically decide where to start based on your symptoms and health history, and how these tests help us identify the next best step before moving into more advanced testing. If you're thinking about investing in functional lab testing, listen to this episode before you spend thousands of unnecessary dollars on tests.
Resources:
• Which test is best for you? →
• Start with functional lab testing →
In this episode:
01:06 – Welcome to the Functional Lab Testing Series!
03:13 – Testing everything upfront is a mistake
04:42 – My step-by-step approach to functional testing
07:49 – Why foundational blood work comes first
08:35 – Functional vs. conventional lab interpretation
12:40 – Basic vs. cellular micronutrient testing
17:49 – The foundations give us more direction
19:19 – The gut is at the root of everything
I’m so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!
