In this Warts and All conversation on Food for Thought Radio, I (Karen “Kizzy” Dodd) sit down with nutritional therapist and nutrigenomics practitioner Linda Razvi to explore what “functional” really means when it comes to health. We unpack how diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep and environment interact, why sugar and ultra‑processed foods derail wellbeing, and how small, sustainable tweaks can restore balance. Linda explains her root‑cause approach to gut issues, hormones, menopause, fertility, blood sugar and more—sharing real‑world examples, from cutting inflammatory foods to reading labels and crowding plates with nutrient‑dense choices rather than quick fixes. We also talk empowerment: working alongside (not against) GPs, understanding labs like PSA, and taking ownership of everyday habits. From the Blue Zones and the Mediterranean pattern to cravings, dopamine loops and realistic treats (hello, high‑cocoa dark chocolate), this is a practical, no‑nonsense guide to building health—and community—one decision at a time.

• 'Blue Zones (Official)': https://www.bluezones.com
• 'Mediterranean diet (NHS guide)': https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/what-is-a-mediterranean-diet/
• 'Sugar and your health (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/
• 'PSA testing for prostate cancer (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/psa-testing/
• 'Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) overview (NHS)': https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/
• 'Nutrigenomics (overview)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrigenomics
• 'Dopamine (overview)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine
• 'Saccharin (artificial sweetener)': https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saccharin
• 'Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)': https://www.ifm.org
• 'Quorn (official site)': https://www.quorn.co.uk
• 'Katie Hopkins (biography)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Hopkins