In this episode, I’m joined by my friend & colleague, Madi Miller, as we take you behind the scenes of the in-person workshop we led in January — a truly incredible experience that left everyone (us included!) on a total high. This wasn’t just any workshop — it was an intensive, done-with-you deep dive into the business side of running a successful HTMA practice. We helped practitioners build out a fully automated 6-month funnel , simplify their tech, clarify their messaging, and get systems...
Mar 27, 2025•44 min
In this personal season finale of the Test Don't Guess podcast, host Jensen shares her unexpected journey with Lyme disease. Revealing her struggles and the path to diagnosis, she delves into the challenges of understanding and treating this complex condition. Jensen discusses the impact of Lyme on her family and the importance of functional testing in uncovering hidden health issues. Join us as she advocates for greater awareness and a more comprehensive approach to health, highlighting her exp...
May 16, 2024•31 min
In this episode of the "Test Don't Guess" podcast, Dr. Ashley Beckman shares her extensive experience with Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and lab testing in identifying and addressing chronic illnesses linked to mold exposure. Ashley dives into the role environmental toxins play and how to mitigate exposure while explaining how a personalized approach can lead to better health outcomes for clients. Dr. Ashley explains her innovative educational program designed to equip health professionals with...
May 09, 2024•32 min
In this episode, Amy Campbell , a functional health consultant, and women's wellness expert, shares her experiences and insights into the transformative role of lab tests in her practice. Amy shares a story about a recent client whose testing allowed her to go down a different path than she would have normally thought. Amy also provides essential advice for practitioners on effectively incorporating lab testing into their health services, the critical need for strategic partnerships, the importa...
May 02, 2024•39 min
In this episode, Renee Gruwell, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in functional lab testing, shares her invaluable insights into the world of functional testing. Renee discusses her unique journey into health advocacy, driven by family challenges, and offers four crucial tips for new practitioners looking to incorporate functional testing into their practice effectively. From building confidence to the importance of foundational health, this...
Apr 25, 2024•37 min
In today's episode, we delve into "3 Effective Social Media Marketing Strategies for Functional Lab Practitioners" with our HTMA marketing expert, Madi Miller. We discuss the power of niching down to speak directly to your ideal clients, the importance of showing proof through testimonials and case studies to build trust, and how making it easy for clients to start working with you can enhance your practice's accessibility and appeal. This conversation includes actionable tips and personal exper...
Apr 18, 2024•39 min
In this episode, we’re exploring how one practitioner has bridged the gap between tradition and technology to transform the lives of over 7,000 clients. Our guest, Angel Hill, shares her journey from growing up in a health-conscious household to embracing a career in naturopathy inspired by her father's shift to natural medicine. Delving into the ancient art of iridology, Angel reveals how analyzing the iris opens a window to a person's health, offering unique insights beyond conventional diagno...
Apr 11, 2024•30 min
In this episode, we're exploring lab work for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum with MaryAnn Marks and Sara Russell. MaryAnn, the brains behind LabSmarts, and Sara, a nutritional therapy practitioner, have teamed up to educate on the nuances of blood work analysis through the perinatal phase of life. Throughout, they shed light on why "normal" blood work values may not be so normal during pregnancy and why understanding these changes is crucial for optimizing perinatal health. Ready to tr...
Apr 04, 2024•35 min
Tired of generic health programs? Emily Johnson, a Registered Dietitian, introduces Veri, a solution that understands your body and empowers informed health decisions. Learn how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) track blood glucose trends, seamlessly integrating with the Veri app for holistic health insights. Emily also discusses stress and sleep's impact on health, urging self-awareness and sustainable lifestyle changes. Discover how CGMs enhance group programs, restoring health and fertility,...
Mar 28, 2024•36 min
Join Chloë Ward, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, as she shares her transformative health journey. From battling chronic ear infections to overcoming infertility, Chloë's experience led her to embrace functional medicine and transition into a full-time health coach. Discover how functional labs were pivotal for her health journey and how she now incorporates testing into her 1:1 programs to empower clients and uncover the root cause...
Mar 21, 2024•33 min
Join us in this podcast episode as Lisa Pitel-Killah shares her journey from battling estrogen dominance to founding Vykon, a revolutionary approach to personalized health. Discover how she simplifies complex supplement regimens, crafting custom blends based on Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. Explore Vykon's inception, meticulous formulation process, and the positive impact on clients' mineral patterns. Lisa's commitment to continuous learning and dual testing methods ensures a comprehensive appro...
Mar 14, 2024•47 min
Join Sam Weakland on her health journey as she shares her struggles with weight gain and dismissed symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Discover her proactive approach to cortisol testing and the validation she found in functional testing. We also learn Sam's biggest lesson in listening to her body and her advice for advocating for oneself in medical settings. Sam is currently enrolled in the Nutritional Therapy Association program and plans to use her experience to help others...
Mar 07, 2024•36 min
The Test Don't Guess podcast will be going on a break until 2023, so don't forget to head over to the Test Don't Guess Facebook Group where we have some exciting things planned for 2023! It's been such a joy recording these episodes and sharing them with you, and I'm excited to continue it next year with all of you. Until then, be well! --- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Facebook Community yet?! Jensen can be found @testdontguess Grab this FREE Guide >> The Ultim...
Nov 16, 2022•5 min
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Rubino, author of The Mold Medic. We talk about the importance of lab testing for mold in your home, and lab testing for addressing mold related illnesses. Michael has helped over 1,000 families heal from toxic mold exposure so far, and this is just the beginning. He's dedicated to helping provide the resources you need to overcome poor air quality and create a safe home environment. He's the President of HomeCleanse, formerly known as, All American Resto...
Nov 09, 2022•33 min
In today's episode, I chat with Nina-Marie Rueda about her group program for women in the perinatal time that utilizes HTMA as the main lab! Nina-Marie is your perinatal wellness expert. She is a Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, a lactation educator, and trained as a labor and postpartum doula. With her extensive training, Nina-Marie works with women through preconception, pregnancy, and the postpartum seasons, while also traini...
Nov 02, 2022•33 min
This is part 2 of a 4 part series where I'm interviewing practitioners who have successful group programs that also utilize functional labs! In this conversation with Claudia we talk about her group program The Hormone Rescue, which also incorporates HTMA, DUTCH, and GI Map. -- Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. After years of struggling with her health, being dismissed by doctors, and given hormonal birth control...
Oct 26, 2022•26 min
This is the first episode of a 4 part series where I'm interviewing practitioners who are successfully running a group program that also uses functional labs. In this conversation with Dan Perry from Vitality Rising, we dive deep into how his program is structured, which labs he is using, and exactly how it all works! This is an episode you won't want to miss :) --- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Facebook Community yet?! Jensen can be found @testdontguess Grab this FRE...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min
In this conversation with Coach Kela, we talk about why she loves using the Dried Urine Hormone Test by Meridian Valley and HTMA with infertility clients. She has a wealth of knowledge, and really found that using labs has transformed her practice! -- Coach Kela is the CEO and program director of The Hormone Puzzle Society, A women’s health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E m...
Oct 12, 2022•27 min
In this episode, I talk with Helena Jean-Louis about why she uses the GI Map with every client, and how it drastically changed her own health! Helena Jean-Louis’ passion for off-the-beaten-path adventures and love of learning led her to healthcare solutions that revolutionized her life and the lives of her nutrition clients. Her answer to her health problems was education. Her certifications as a functional nutritionist and Reiki Master are reflections of her belief that life prepared her to bec...
Sep 21, 2022•32 min
In this episode, Stacey Koziel shares all about her experience going through Emily Morrow's Functional Blood Chemistry course! -- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Facebook Community yet?! Jensen can be found @testdontguess Grab this FREE Guide >> The Ultimate Guide to Adding HTMA - All your HTMA questions ANSWERED! Are you HTMA-curious? >> Instant HTMA Professional Course Details
Sep 14, 2022•37 min
In this episode, Emily Ames and I talk about how you can start transitioning from working with clients 1:1 to offering a course, and still use functional labs to get those bio-individual results with clients! We talk about the different benefits of online courses and the best way to start creating your first one! Emily is a Nutritional Therapist turned Online Course Coach. Her specialty is supporting holistic practitioners, nutritional therapists, and those in the health and wellness space build...
Sep 07, 2022•35 min
In this episode, we get to hear about Sarah King's experience starting at IIN, continuing her journey to the NTA, and now moving forward into starting a Master's program in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. We talk all about the different aspects she has incorporated from each one, her goals for the future, and her excitement for starting to add HTMA to her practice! Sarah King is Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from Cincinnati OH who currently ...
Aug 31, 2022•27 min
In this episode, Sarah Lawley Chernick and I talk about her favorite functional labs to use with PCOS clients, and discuss why she finds a certain salivary hormone test to be her preference over doing the DUTCH to look at hormones! Sarah Lawley Chernick is a functional nutritionist that focuses on helping people heal from digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and more. After overcoming her own health struggles of chronic gut issues and PCOS, she became incredibly passionate about helpi...
Aug 24, 2022•25 min
In this episode, I chat with Alexandra Bucko, NTP about her experience being diagnosed with lupus, and then focusing her practice on working with other chronic and complex cases. She feels that using labs are crucial to really getting to the bottom of what is causing her clients symptoms, and we talk a bit about our shared love for free webinars from the lab companies! Alexandra Bucko is a nutritional therapy practitioner from Chicago currently living and working in Croatia. She is in the middle...
Aug 17, 2022•27 min
In this episode, we chat with Leslie Bumpas about how she uses all kinds of functional labs in her practice to support mature women overcome the hurdles of aging. She is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner who feels there should be no fear about aging: no dementia, no frumpy, dumpy, and old. She's been incorporating a unique approach to anti-aging that few in the healthcare world have access to. Products mentioned (not an affiliate!) Shower filter Bath...
Aug 10, 2022•40 min
In this episode, Kim Perez shares her passion for empowering women with the knowledge and tools to feel their best postpartum! She shares how she primarily uses HTMA to help balance women's minerals and teach stress coping strategies in this essential time! Kim Perez is a Functional Nutritionist who guides and supports women through the transition into motherhood and beyond. Her personal journey- especially the challenges she faced postpartum and the healing she embarked on once she became a mom...
Aug 03, 2022•22 min
In this episode, I chat with Amanda about her journey of finding out she had breast cancer, and then choosing to fight it naturally by using functional lab testing to guide her treatment plan! Amanda is a wife and mother of 3, who homeschooled her kids all the way through and got into functional nutrition to support her own health. She is from Arizona originally and moved to Texas by way of Illinois for 9 years, where her kids were all born. While homeschooling them, she found a passion for whol...
Jul 27, 2022•37 min
In this episode, I talk with Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Ellen Syversen about her experience with all 4 levels of RWS, how she uses functional labs in her practice, how she structures her packages, and how she approaches tough cases! Ellen offers a free, confidential, no obligation, 20-minute phone consultation for potential clients, and she also offers long distance consultations all over the world via Zoom and phone. Ellen is available for speaking engagements and workshops and c...
Jul 20, 2022•31 min
In this episode, we turn the tables around and Dr. Kristen Campbell from @drkristencampbell interviews Jensen about the HTMA Analysis App. We talk all about how using HTMA properly can set you apart from other health coaches and practitioners! Dr. Kristen is known for helping health coaches and practitioners create irresistible signature programs to get booked up for consistent $5K+ months. She runs Digital Health Coach Academy. --- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Faceb...
Jul 13, 2022•35 min
This was such a fun chat with Caitlin Townsend from @nourishbycaitlin about her favorite saliva hormone test that she uses with clients who are struggling with infertility! We talked about how she structures her services, always starts with gut testing, and uses the HTMA in her practice! --- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Facebook Community yet?! Jensen can be found @testdontguess Grab this FREE Guide >> The Ultimate Guide to Adding HTMA - All your HTMA questions...
Jul 06, 2022•27 min
