The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

E525 - Why Meds Aren’t the Answer—And What Is w/ Alisa Berteau

Published: January 29, 2026

Duration: 52:48

In this episode, Detective Ev sits down with Alisa, a Doctor of Pharmacy with over 25 years of experience who made the courageous leap from conventional medicine into the world of functional health. After years of dispensing medications to manage symptoms, Alisa began to question the system—and her role in it. What she discovered changed everything.

Alisa opens up about her personal and professional journey, including the stress, burnout, and gut health crisis that led to an emergency room visit in 2023. That wake-up call forced her to prioritize her own health and ultimately guided her toward becoming a F...