08. 5 Questions Every Clinician Should Be Asking

Functionally Speaking

Are you asking your clients the questions that actually matter?

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking podcast, we’re digging into five (plus one!) things we always ask our clients—and think you should too. These aren’t the typical food and supplement questions. We’re talking about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

This episode isn’t just for practitioners—it’s also for anyone who wants to better understand the root causes of their symptoms and feel seen beyond their lab results.

In this episode, we cover:

• 01:16 Why news consumption should be part of your client intake
• 05:32 The link between screen time and anxiety (and how it shows up in health)
• 11:22 Airway dysfunction: the root cause no one’s talking about
• 19:56 Why relationships, joy, and purpose matter for health outcomes
• 22:11 How asking for someone’s story shifts your entire clinical approach
• 24:13 Why we always ask about breast implants—and how that changes care

Links and resources:

• Aris Health & Wellness: https://www.arishealthandwellness.com/
• Sleep Test: https://www.sleeptest.com/

Connect with Unconventional Collaborative:

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Connect with Danielle Kepics:

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