If you or anyone you know has gotten COVID, did you ever wonder why the recovery period took longer than it should have? Instead of weeks to recover, it turned into months? Well, there is an answer for that: Long COVID.Today, Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, RD, MSN, our lead practitioner to talk about Long COVID’s foundations, the factors as to why its recovery phase earns its label, what kinds of symptoms are present, the kinds of people who are most prone to getting this virus, and etc.Erin and Rachel also talk about the kinds of support or treatment that people affected with long COVID can start doing, the types of supplements that will help strengthen your immunity and metabolism, and how we can slowly begin to build a healthier lifestyle in order to decrease the chances of risks happening to our bodies.Do you know anyone who's experiencing Long COVID? Share this episode &amp; help them understand the symptoms and what they can do to improve their health!In this episode:Defining Long COVID &amp; how it works [3:21]What is Mast Cell Activation (MCAS)? [8:51]What other symptoms do we see from long-haulers? [10:31]What other factors can we see from Long COVID? [19:49]Identifying what puts people at risk for getting Long COVID [24:52]Areas that we can provide support or treatment for long-haulers [28:23]How can diet &amp; change in lifestyle can support these long-haulers [30:53]Vital supplements we need to take to lessen the risks of Long COVID [40:37]FOR A FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/239-long-covid

If you or anyone you know has gotten COVID, did you ever wonder why the recovery period took longer than it should have? Instead of weeks to recover, it turned into months? Well, there is an answer for that: Long COVID. Today, Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, RD, MSN, our lead practitioner to talk about Long COVID’s foundations, the factors as to why its recovery phase earns its label, what kinds of symptoms are present, the kinds of people who are most prone to getting this virus, and etc. Erin and Rachel also talk about the kinds of support or treatment that people affected with long COVID can start doing, the types of supplements that will help strengthen your immunity and metabolism, and how we can slowly begin to build a healthier lifestyle in order to decrease the chances of risks happening to our bodies. Do you know anyone who's experiencing Long COVID? Share this episode &amp; help them understand the symptoms and what they can do to improve their health! In this episode: Defining Long COVID &amp; how it works [3:21] What is Mast Cell Activation (MCAS)? [8:51] What other symptoms do we see from long-haulers? [10:31] What other factors can we see from Long COVID? [19:49] Identifying what puts people at risk for getting Long COVID [24:52] Areas that we can provide support or treatment for long-haulers [28:23] How can diet &amp; change in lifestyle can support these long-haulers [30:53] Vital supplements we need to take to lessen the risks of Long COVID [40:37] FOR A FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/239-long-covid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/239-long-covid</a>

239: Understanding Long COVID

Today Erin is talking about Ozempic and Wegovy, popular medications used for Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss. Today is *not* a show to convince you to do anything or not do anything. Instead, Erin recorded this for people interested in these drugs to better help you understand the potential risks, and for practitioners to better help their clients/patients understand these medications. Erin also provides ways to naturally increase the GLP-1 hormone in the event that you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars injecting yourself every week with a pharmaceutical. We hope this helps you better understand these super popular drugs, and if so - please share it with friends &amp; family who are talking about it. In this episode: How are Ozempic and Wegovy different? [2:50] What is the mechanism of action of Ozempic and Wegovy? [3:29] GLP-1: what does it do? [9:14] How do Ozempic and Wegovy help you lose weight? [13:57] The downsides (and why playing the long game matters) [16:01] How to naturally increase GLP-1 &amp; Satiety [27:33] Specific macronutrients to enhance GLP-1 [29:36] Specific foods to include to increase GLP-1 [35:41] Join Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/238-ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss

Today Erin is talking about Ozempic and Wegovy, popular medications used for Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss. Today is *not* a show to convince you to do anything or not do anything. Instead, Erin recorded this for people interested in these drugs to better help you understand the potential risks, and for practitioners to better help their clients/patients understand these medications. Erin also provides ways to naturally increase the GLP-1 hormone in the event that you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars injecting yourself every week with a pharmaceutical. We hope this helps you better understand these super popular drugs, and if so - please share it with friends &amp; family who are talking about it. In this episode: How are Ozempic and Wegovy different? [2:50] What is the mechanism of action of Ozempic and Wegovy? [3:29] GLP-1: what does it do? [9:14] How do Ozempic and Wegovy help you lose weight? [13:57] The downsides (and why playing the long game matters) [16:01] How to naturally increase GLP-1 &amp; Satiety [27:33] Specific macronutrients to enhance GLP-1 [29:36] Specific foods to include to increase GLP-1 [35:41] Join Carb Compatibility Project: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp</a> FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/238-ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/238-ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss</a>

238: Ozempic and Wegovy: Weight Loss Magic?

Today’s episode was inspired by a recent poll on Erin’s Instagram, where she asked “What’s something that bothers you about wellness?” There was a strong recurring theme in your answers - Folks are overwhelmed with broad sweeping generalizations, and exhausted with feeling like better health requires an all-or-nothing approach. It’s easy to feel like we’re falling short when we’re being inundated with ALL the health information, ALL the time. So to help you all with this, Erin asked different people about real, basic strategies that work for them. This episode is a little different and includes the perspectives of practitioners and non-practitioners. It’s a peek behind the curtain of what real people are doing in their day-to-day lives. Tune in as members of Erin’s team answer two big questions about what they do for their health: “What’s something that you do every day that’s a non-negotiable, built in habit?” and “What’s something you learned or implemented in 2022 that you would want to share with someone else?” In this episode: How Erin stopped overthinking nutrition [4:24] New fitness choices that shifted things around for Erin in 2022 [8:16] An effective mantra that Erin uses (that you can use too!) [10:50] Meet Rachel [14:12] The impact of setting personal and professional boundaries [15:08] Why communicating boundaries is as important as setting them [18:25] Is your relationship with coffee healthy? [19:30] Meet Jenna [25:02] A before and after of building a daily meditation practice [26:42] Tips for starting a practice of your own [31:08] The benefits of considering meal composition [32:38] Meet Laura [37:41] The power of intention [39:28] How do you build habits? [43:28] A simple practice for staying present [46:25]  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/237-tips-healthy-living

Today’s episode was inspired by a recent poll on Erin’s Instagram, where she asked “What’s something that bothers you about wellness?” There was a strong recurring theme in your answers - Folks are overwhelmed with broad sweeping generalizations, and exhausted with feeling like better health requires an all-or-nothing approach. It’s easy to feel like we’re falling short when we’re being inundated with ALL the health information, ALL the time. So to help you all with this, Erin asked different people about real, basic strategies that work for them. This episode is a little different and includes the perspectives of practitioners and non-practitioners. It’s a peek behind the curtain of what real people are doing in their day-to-day lives. Tune in as members of Erin’s team answer two big questions about what they do for their health: “What’s something that you do every day that’s a non-negotiable, built in habit?” and “What’s something you learned or implemented in 2022 that you would want to share with someone else?” In this episode: How Erin stopped overthinking nutrition [4:24] New fitness choices that shifted things around for Erin in 2022 [8:16] An effective mantra that Erin uses (that you can use too!) [10:50] Meet Rachel [14:12] The impact of setting personal and professional boundaries [15:08] Why communicating boundaries is as important as setting them [18:25] Is your relationship with coffee healthy? [19:30] Meet Jenna [25:02] A before and after of building a daily meditation practice [26:42] Tips for starting a practice of your own [31:08] The benefits of considering meal composition [32:38] Meet Laura [37:41] The power of intention [39:28] How do you build habits? [43:28] A simple practice for staying present [46:25] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/237-tips-healthy-living" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/237-tips-healthy-living</a>

237: Tips for Healthy Living with Team FN

For the last podcast of the year, we’re bringing you an unscripted conversation between two friends and colleagues. Erin and Michelle are two nutritionists who exist in the gray area - the messy middle - of nutrition and wellness. They both live and practice in the space that requires nuance, context, critical thinking, compassion…and conversation. Today’s episode is a convo between two wellness professionals who work with people to help them feel better, who don’t swear allegiance to any ONE dietary paradigm or methodology, and whose primary focus is to advocate for the needs of their clients. Because it’s their clients who suffer when they try to adhere to the dichotomous “THIS OR THAT” food, nutrition, diet &amp; health rules that run rampant in the wellness space. Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to bridge the gap for clients between functional nutrition and body positivity. And that’s exactly what we’re chatting about in today’s show. In this episode: What’s the difference between the “diet industry” and “diet culture”? [6:31] Erin’s 6 minute rant to summarize what she has seen in nutrition over the past decade plus [8:34] Michelle’s weight loss story [13:22] Physiological drivers of anxiety &amp; panic attacks [16:28] The role of self-betrayal in our health [18:12] Autonomy of thought - the most powerful healing tool you have? [21:48] The entry point to listening to yourself [23:10] Intersection between functional nutrition and body neutrality: can they coexist? [29:15] What’s a consent-based approach to nutrition? [31:09] Hear why Michelle and Erin get fired up about “conventional medicine disguised as functional medicine” [32:36] Integration between the physical and the psychological - and why this at the heart of functional medicine [35:42] Okay I left diet culture…now what?! [38:47] How pushing through discomfort can mute your body’s signals (and what The Biggest Loser can teach us) [42:07] When ancient practices become trends - and the problems that can arise [46:50] The 3Cs that MUST be brought into nutrition [54:50] Take-away summary of our discussion [55:43] The one question to ask yourself with all material you read and every interaction with a practitioner [1:00:48] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/236-functional-nutrition-body-neutrality

For the last podcast of the year, we’re bringing you an unscripted conversation between two friends and colleagues. Erin and Michelle are two nutritionists who exist in the gray area - the messy middle - of nutrition and wellness. They both live and practice in the space that requires nuance, context, critical thinking, compassion…and conversation. Today’s episode is a convo between two wellness professionals who work with people to help them feel better, who don’t swear allegiance to any ONE dietary paradigm or methodology, and whose primary focus is to advocate for the needs of their clients. Because it’s their clients who suffer when they try to adhere to the dichotomous “THIS OR THAT” food, nutrition, diet &amp; health rules that run rampant in the wellness space. Michelle Shapiro is an Integrative Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC with 8+ years of experience serving over 1000 clients to reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and approach weight loss lovingly and in a body neutral way. Michelle, in her work, aims to bridge the gap for clients between functional nutrition and body positivity. And that’s exactly what we’re chatting about in today’s show. In this episode: What’s the difference between the “diet industry” and “diet culture”? [6:31] Erin’s 6 minute rant to summarize what she has seen in nutrition over the past decade plus [8:34] Michelle’s weight loss story [13:22] Physiological drivers of anxiety &amp; panic attacks [16:28] The role of self-betrayal in our health [18:12] Autonomy of thought - the most powerful healing tool you have? [21:48] The entry point to listening to yourself [23:10] Intersection between functional nutrition and body neutrality: can they coexist? [29:15] What’s a consent-based approach to nutrition? [31:09] Hear why Michelle and Erin get fired up about “conventional medicine disguised as functional medicine” [32:36] Integration between the physical and the psychological - and why this at the heart of functional medicine [35:42] Okay I left diet culture…now what?! [38:47] How pushing through discomfort can mute your body’s signals (and what The Biggest Loser can teach us) [42:07] When ancient practices become trends - and the problems that can arise [46:50] The 3Cs that MUST be brought into nutrition [54:50] Take-away summary of our discussion [55:43] The one question to ask yourself with all material you read and every interaction with a practitioner [1:00:48] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/236-functional-nutrition-body-neutrality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/236-functional-nutrition-body-neutrality</a>

236: Can Functional Nutrition & Body Neutrality Coexist?

You enjoyed our last Manifest Your Health™ coaching episode so much (thanks for the feedback!) that we brought it back! Today’s episode covers a listener struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetic blood sugar, PCOS and hormone issues - despite doing ALL THE THINGS. Erin unpacks this from a multidimensional approach - not *just* addressing the physical concerns, but also asking insightful questions into the listener’s mental, emotional, and energy states as well. We know a LOT of folks can relate to this conversation and you’ll walk away with a lot of a-ha moments! A sweet note from us to you: While we don’t give health advice in DMs, emails or comments, we ALWAYS love to hear your breakthroughs and a-ha moments from the podcast. We also get so much joy out of seeing you tag @the.funktional.nutritionist when you’re listening to Erin, so if you’re into spreading cheer, please keep sharing loud for all to hear! In this episode: -Managing your energy, sleep, headaches, brain fog and mood [3:47] -Do you need a CGM to regulate blood sugar? [6:27] -Why your major health anxiety (aka healthxiety) can prevent healing [11:29] -Are you pushing past your body’s capacity in the pursuit of better health? [25:42] -Blood sugar is more than just diet, carbs and exercise - here’s what you may be missing [32:55] -Lab test markers for blood sugar, glucose control and oxidative stress [38:19] -Supplements for blood sugar regulation [43:14] -The emotions and energetics behind exhaustion [44:51] -Productivity in awareness and presence [48:51] -The emotions and energetics of insulin resistance [53:48] -Journal prompts for excess and deficient energy [58:37] Carb Compatibility Project - Sign up today! https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/235-manifest-health-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-anxiety

You enjoyed our last Manifest Your Health™ coaching episode so much (thanks for the feedback!) that we brought it back! Today’s episode covers a listener struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetic blood sugar, PCOS and hormone issues - despite doing ALL THE THINGS. Erin unpacks this from a multidimensional approach - not *just* addressing the physical concerns, but also asking insightful questions into the listener’s mental, emotional, and energy states as well. We know a LOT of folks can relate to this conversation and you’ll walk away with a lot of a-ha moments! A sweet note from us to you: While we don’t give health advice in DMs, emails or comments, we ALWAYS love to hear your breakthroughs and a-ha moments from the podcast. We also get so much joy out of seeing you tag @the.funktional.nutritionist when you’re listening to Erin, so if you’re into spreading cheer, please keep sharing loud for all to hear! In this episode: -Managing your energy, sleep, headaches, brain fog and mood [3:47] -Do you need a CGM to regulate blood sugar? [6:27] -Why your major health anxiety (aka healthxiety) can prevent healing [11:29] -Are you pushing past your body’s capacity in the pursuit of better health? [25:42] -Blood sugar is more than just diet, carbs and exercise - here’s what you may be missing [32:55] -Lab test markers for blood sugar, glucose control and oxidative stress [38:19] -Supplements for blood sugar regulation [43:14] -The emotions and energetics behind exhaustion [44:51] -Productivity in awareness and presence [48:51] -The emotions and energetics of insulin resistance [53:48] -Journal prompts for excess and deficient energy [58:37] Carb Compatibility Project - Sign up today! <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp</a> FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/235-manifest-health-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/235-manifest-health-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-anxiety</a>

235: Manifest Your Health™: Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Health Anxiety

A recent moment of serendipity led me to an invitation for a Mastermind event in Santa Monica. It was WAY outside my comfort zone. And I went anyway. But not without fear, discomfort and anxiety. In order to expand beyond the edges of your comfort zone, you have to first find those edges, and bump up against them. And that sh*t is uncomfortable. Attending this event asked me to punch holes in a LOT of belief systems about myself. To really look at the stories I was telling myself about myself and ask: are these true? Do I want to continue to operate as though these are true? What stories and beliefs need updating? Am I willing to step out of these in order to create a new story for myself? And I had the opportunity to do this with a LOT of beliefs, ALL AT ONCE, in a very short period of time. Within 36 hours of being home, I grabbed the mic so I could talk you through the exact process of how I held myself through the discomfort of growth. And how WORTH IT it was. And also share with you the clarity, self-acceptance and magic I found on the other side. This episode is all about expanding our capacity for what we give ourselves permission to be, do and have. – From Erin In this episode: -Upcoming $44 breathwork event for setting new year intentions [5:06] -What’s a Mastermind and why Erin joined one [8:29] -Punching holes in beliefs in order to grow [11:11] -How to safely stretch the edges of your comfort zone [17:45] -What it means when your emotional reaction is disproportionate to a situation - and what to do [20:06] -Parts Integration for healing [22:40] -The magic on the other side of discomfort [36:59] -7 questions to ask yourself by the end of the year [46:46] Sign up for the Breathwork Event here: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/newyear FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/234-holding-yourself-back

A recent moment of serendipity led me to an invitation for a Mastermind event in Santa Monica. It was WAY outside my comfort zone. And I went anyway. But not without fear, discomfort and anxiety. In order to expand beyond the edges of your comfort zone, you have to first find those edges, and bump up against them. And that sh*t is uncomfortable. Attending this event asked me to punch holes in a LOT of belief systems about myself. To really look at the stories I was telling myself about myself and ask: are these true? Do I want to continue to operate as though these are true? What stories and beliefs need updating? Am I willing to step out of these in order to create a new story for myself? And I had the opportunity to do this with a LOT of beliefs, ALL AT ONCE, in a very short period of time. Within 36 hours of being home, I grabbed the mic so I could talk you through the exact process of how I held myself through the discomfort of growth. And how WORTH IT it was. And also share with you the clarity, self-acceptance and magic I found on the other side. This episode is all about expanding our capacity for what we give ourselves permission to be, do and have. – From Erin In this episode: -Upcoming $44 breathwork event for setting new year intentions [5:06] -What’s a Mastermind and why Erin joined one [8:29] -Punching holes in beliefs in order to grow [11:11] -How to safely stretch the edges of your comfort zone [17:45] -What it means when your emotional reaction is disproportionate to a situation - and what to do [20:06] -Parts Integration for healing [22:40] -The magic on the other side of discomfort [36:59] -7 questions to ask yourself by the end of the year [46:46] Sign up for the Breathwork Event here: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/newyear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/newyear</a> FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/234-holding-yourself-back" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/234-holding-yourself-back</a>

234: Where Are You Holding Yourself Back?

On today’s show Erin sits down with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions. Angelo knows his stuff when it comes to protein intake, so this is exactly what this episode is all about - protein needs, different types of protein, amino acids, strategizing protein intake for muscle mass, and why building muscle is a worthwhile health investment. Like Erin, Angelo does not subscribe to any one diet dogma, so it was great to get his well rounded thoughts on all things protein and amino acids. Erin enjoyed talking to him so much that she lost track of time, so we know you’re gonna love this discussion, too! In this episode: -Get to know Angelo Keely, co-founder of Kion Aminos [4:18] -Why building muscle supports longevity, healthy aging, and fat loss [10:44] -Anabolic resistance and using amino acids for aging, stress, injury and sickness [13:04] -The metabolic impacts of protein intake and maintaining muscle [16:40] -How the body uses plant proteins, animal proteins, and raw amino acids [19:22] -The optimal combination of amino acids for muscle protein synthesis [21:05] -Recommendations for protein intake based on your weight and goals [25:45] -How essential amino acids prevent muscle loss while fasting [35:50] -Whole food options to increase your protein [39:38] -Using amino acids to support blood sugar regulation between meals [45:05] -Leveraging amino acids for fasting with chronic SIBO and GI issues [46:48] -Whey protein powders or amino acids - which one should you use? [47:47] -The best way to leverage Kion Aminos for building muscle when resistance training [52:15] -Angelo’s thoughts on Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) [54:06] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/233-protein-intake-building-muscle-mass

On today’s show Erin sits down with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions. Angelo knows his stuff when it comes to protein intake, so this is exactly what this episode is all about - protein needs, different types of protein, amino acids, strategizing protein intake for muscle mass, and why building muscle is a worthwhile health investment. Like Erin, Angelo does not subscribe to any one diet dogma, so it was great to get his well rounded thoughts on all things protein and amino acids. Erin enjoyed talking to him so much that she lost track of time, so we know you’re gonna love this discussion, too! In this episode: -Get to know Angelo Keely, co-founder of Kion Aminos [4:18] -Why building muscle supports longevity, healthy aging, and fat loss [10:44] -Anabolic resistance and using amino acids for aging, stress, injury and sickness [13:04] -The metabolic impacts of protein intake and maintaining muscle [16:40] -How the body uses plant proteins, animal proteins, and raw amino acids [19:22] -The optimal combination of amino acids for muscle protein synthesis [21:05] -Recommendations for protein intake based on your weight and goals [25:45] -How essential amino acids prevent muscle loss while fasting [35:50] -Whole food options to increase your protein [39:38] -Using amino acids to support blood sugar regulation between meals [45:05] -Leveraging amino acids for fasting with chronic SIBO and GI issues [46:48] -Whey protein powders or amino acids - which one should you use? [47:47] -The best way to leverage Kion Aminos for building muscle when resistance training [52:15] -Angelo’s thoughts on Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) [54:06] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/233-protein-intake-building-muscle-mass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/233-protein-intake-building-muscle-mass</a>

233: Protein Intake & Building Muscle Mass

Whether you like it or not, social media is a pretty omnipresent part of our life. It’s here, and it’s here to stay. So it makes good sense to figure out how to engage with it in a way that supports us and makes us feel good. And based on Erin’s recent Instagram polls (oh, irony), this is currently not the case for many. In today’s episode, Erin examines how she has been feeling about social media, which seems to be part of the collective felt experience – for creators and consumers alike. We’re calling this one a “think piece” because it’s designed to do just that – get you to think about your consumption AND evaluate: How does this make me feel? And do I want to change? From there, we can incorporate that data into actionable steps. Erin rounds out this discussion with strategies to redefine how you engage with social media, including ways to bring more intentionality, presence and appreciation into your consumption (and creation!). This conversation is relevant whether you’re a content creator, consumer, an educator, someone looking to be educated, a business owner, a parent/caretaker…or some mix of all of the above. In this episode: -Lessons from eclipse szn [2:48] -Hyperconnectivity vs. disconnection from self [9:09] -What’s up with social media? A collective felt experience [10:19] -The 3 main reasons why people are feeling overwhelmed [16:41] -Why rest is resistance [18:26] -Perspective &amp; insights from creators [19:32] -Why unconscious consumption feels bad for everyone [29:07] -Social media &amp; your brain chemistry [39:00] -What’s dopamine got to do with it? [44:44] -Moving from distraction to clarity [47:06] -Your power is in your presence [48:31] -A POWERFUL question to ask yourself [52:02] -Specific practices to redefine your relationship with social media [58:59] -Bringing intentionality, presence and appreciation into your consumption - and creation [1:02:19] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/232-brain-health-intentionality-social-media

Whether you like it or not, social media is a pretty omnipresent part of our life. It’s here, and it’s here to stay. So it makes good sense to figure out how to engage with it in a way that supports us and makes us feel good. And based on Erin’s recent Instagram polls (oh, irony), this is currently not the case for many. In today’s episode, Erin examines how she has been feeling about social media, which seems to be part of the collective felt experience – for creators and consumers alike. We’re calling this one a “think piece” because it’s designed to do just that – get you to think about your consumption AND evaluate: How does this make me feel? And do I want to change? From there, we can incorporate that data into actionable steps. Erin rounds out this discussion with strategies to redefine how you engage with social media, including ways to bring more intentionality, presence and appreciation into your consumption (and creation!). This conversation is relevant whether you’re a content creator, consumer, an educator, someone looking to be educated, a business owner, a parent/caretaker…or some mix of all of the above. In this episode: -Lessons from eclipse szn [2:48] -Hyperconnectivity vs. disconnection from self [9:09] -What’s up with social media? A collective felt experience [10:19] -The 3 main reasons why people are feeling overwhelmed [16:41] -Why rest is resistance [18:26] -Perspective &amp; insights from creators [19:32] -Why unconscious consumption feels bad for everyone [29:07] -Social media &amp; your brain chemistry [39:00] -What’s dopamine got to do with it? [44:44] -Moving from distraction to clarity [47:06] -Your power is in your presence [48:31] -A POWERFUL question to ask yourself [52:02] -Specific practices to redefine your relationship with social media [58:59] -Bringing intentionality, presence and appreciation into your consumption - and creation [1:02:19] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/232-brain-health-intentionality-social-media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/232-brain-health-intentionality-social-media</a>

232: Brain Health, Intentionality & Social Media

Get a taste of how Erin blends functional medicine, energy anatomy &amp; intuitive medicine in her unique functional alchemy approach. This Manifest Your Health™ coaching episode addresses a listener’s struggles with SIBO, IBS, GERD &amp; constipation. Podcast listener Hillary is a classic example of someone stuck in the symptom ⇒ diagnosis ⇒ prescription of conventional medicine (without feeling better). Erin discusses strategies to feel better, as well as functional lab testing to gather more information. She also offers insight into the emotions and energetics behind Hillary’s symptoms to help her figure out what is at the TRUE root of her ongoing health issues. This is a great episode for anyone struggling with ongoing SIBO, IBS, constipation - or any practitioner who works with clients with GI disorders! In this episode: -Where to start BEFORE thinking about functional lab testing [5:13] -Unpacking the health history timeline - and why it’s so imperative [7:40] -What is a tortuous or redundant colon? [13:16] -Can we blame all symptoms on the diagnosis? [15:11] -Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth [15:55] -Symptoms associated with methane gas [16:24] -The GERD-SIBO connection [19:01] -Treatment strategies for gastritis [23:58] -Prokinetics [30:04] -Why up to 2/3 of SIBO patients will relapse [35:30] -Root causes of SIBO [35:49] -Functional medicine lab testing for SIBO, IBS and constipation [39:23] -The emotions and energetics behind constipation [45:45] -The emotions and energetics behind gastritis [50:33] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/231-manifest-health-sibo-ibs-gerd-constipation

Get a taste of how Erin blends functional medicine, energy anatomy &amp; intuitive medicine in her unique functional alchemy approach. This Manifest Your Health™ coaching episode addresses a listener’s struggles with SIBO, IBS, GERD &amp; constipation. Podcast listener Hillary is a classic example of someone stuck in the symptom ⇒ diagnosis ⇒ prescription of conventional medicine (without feeling better). Erin discusses strategies to feel better, as well as functional lab testing to gather more information. She also offers insight into the emotions and energetics behind Hillary’s symptoms to help her figure out what is at the TRUE root of her ongoing health issues. This is a great episode for anyone struggling with ongoing SIBO, IBS, constipation - or any practitioner who works with clients with GI disorders! In this episode: -Where to start BEFORE thinking about functional lab testing [5:13] -Unpacking the health history timeline - and why it’s so imperative [7:40] -What is a tortuous or redundant colon? [13:16] -Can we blame all symptoms on the diagnosis? [15:11] -Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth [15:55] -Symptoms associated with methane gas [16:24] -The GERD-SIBO connection [19:01] -Treatment strategies for gastritis [23:58] -Prokinetics [30:04] -Why up to 2/3 of SIBO patients will relapse [35:30] -Root causes of SIBO [35:49] -Functional medicine lab testing for SIBO, IBS and constipation [39:23] -The emotions and energetics behind constipation [45:45] -The emotions and energetics behind gastritis [50:33] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/231-manifest-health-sibo-ibs-gerd-constipation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/231-manifest-health-sibo-ibs-gerd-constipation</a>

231: Manifest Your Health™: SIBO, IBS, GERD & Constipation

There's no doubt that autoimmune illness is on the rise. Maybe you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune illness or you have a history of autoimmune illness in your family, and you want to learn more. It's important to understand the possible triggers of autoimmunity and flare-ups and the tests available to understand which triggers have the greatest effect on you. You really want to be able to identify your unique root causes.In the previous episodes of this series, Erin has discussed what autoimmunity is, some of the causes, the stages, and conventional testing. In today's episode, she will share how autoimmunity can be 'turned on', various functional medicine tests that can be used in identification and treatment, and things that can be tried before going in for functional medicine tests. Erin will not be sharing specific treatment strategies. Please consult a member of your healthcare team who understands the specifics of your case.Whether you have an autoimmune disease, a history of autoimmunity in your family, or you're a practitioner, this episode is densely packed with information that will help you take a functional, root-cause approach to autoimmunity. In this episode: -The role food plays in the autoimmunity process [2:00] -Can you do anything before you try functional lab testing? [5:20] -The dynamic process contributing to autoimmunity [10:48] -What is molecular mimicry &amp; how does it play a role in autoimmunity? [14:23] -How bystander activation can lead to autoimmunity [20:35] -Functional medicine lab tests [22:19] -What's the connection between a leaky gut and autoimmune disease? [27:50] -The importance of a healthy microbiome [32:48] -Food sensitivities and our inflammatory load [35:37] -Chemical and environmental triggers [41:19] -The Psychoneuroimmune response [51:27] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/230-autoimmunity-triggers-root-cause-functional-labs

There's no doubt that autoimmune illness is on the rise. Maybe you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune illness or you have a history of autoimmune illness in your family, and you want to learn more. It's important to understand the possible triggers of autoimmunity and flare-ups and the tests available to understand which triggers have the greatest effect on you. You really want to be able to identify your unique root <a href="http://causes.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">causes.In</a> the previous episodes of this series, Erin has discussed what autoimmunity is, some of the causes, the stages, and conventional testing. In today's episode, she will share how autoimmunity can be 'turned on', various functional medicine tests that can be used in identification and treatment, and things that can be tried before going in for functional medicine tests. Erin will not be sharing specific treatment strategies. Please consult a member of your healthcare team who understands the specifics of your case.Whether you have an autoimmune disease, a history of autoimmunity in your family, or you're a practitioner, this episode is densely packed with information that will help you take a functional, root-cause approach to autoimmunity. In this episode: -The role food plays in the autoimmunity process [2:00] -Can you do anything before you try functional lab testing? [5:20] -The dynamic process contributing to autoimmunity [10:48] -What is molecular mimicry &amp; how does it play a role in autoimmunity? [14:23] -How bystander activation can lead to autoimmunity [20:35] -Functional medicine lab tests [22:19] -What's the connection between a leaky gut and autoimmune disease? [27:50] -The importance of a healthy microbiome [32:48] -Food sensitivities and our inflammatory load [35:37] -Chemical and environmental triggers [41:19] -The Psychoneuroimmune response [51:27] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/230-autoimmunity-triggers-root-cause-functional-labs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/230-autoimmunity-triggers-root-cause-functional-labs</a>

230: Understanding Autoimmunity Series: Triggers, Root Causes & Functional Labs

Holistic Health | Real Food Nutrition | Functional Medicine | Mind-Body Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.

Whether you’re already deep into your journey of authentic health and wellness, or just getting started organizing your lifestyle around what matters most - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Erin does an incredible job leading conversations that cover the entire range of mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural challenges we all face learning to navigate the transition to a nourishing way of life. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🔥

If you’re struggling with gut health/nutrition/ hormone imbalance or just interested in health in general this is the best podcast! Erin is so knowledgeable and amazing at delivering/sharing that. I’ve learned so much about things I was doing wrong in my diet and supplementation just by listening to her content! 100% recommend!

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Holistic Health | Real Food Nutrition | Functional Medicine | Mind-Body Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.

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In this episode: -Listener question: Talk to me about raw milk versus grassfed that you get in a carton. And kefir...what gives?? Is goat cheese okay if you have dairy issues? Also, I love chocolate, but doesn't chocolate have dairy? Does it really? -Dry needling -Is chocolate dairy free? -Raw milk: is it safe? -Conventional dairy: what does it mean? Is it healthy? -Low fat dairy + skim milk -Do we need milk for calcium? -Food sources of calcium -rBGH and other hormones in milk - are they safe? -Lactose intolerace -Signs of dairy sensitivity -At home test to tell if you’re sensitive to dairy -A1/A2 Beta Casein -Goat and sheep dairy -Dairy alternatives  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/4-all-about-dairy

In this episode: -Listener question: Talk to me about raw milk versus grassfed that you get in a carton. And kefir...what gives?? Is goat cheese okay if you have dairy issues? Also, I love chocolate, but doesn't chocolate have dairy? Does it really? -Dry needling -Is chocolate dairy free? -Raw milk: is it safe? -Conventional dairy: what does it mean? Is it healthy? -Low fat dairy + skim milk -Do we need milk for calcium? -Food sources of calcium -rBGH and other hormones in milk - are they safe? -Lactose intolerace -Signs of dairy sensitivity -At home test to tell if you’re sensitive to dairy -A1/A2 Beta Casein -Goat and sheep dairy -Dairy alternatives FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/4-all-about-dairy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/4-all-about-dairy</a>

4: All About Dairy

Healthy Cooking Fats &amp; OilsIn this episode, we tackle a listener question all about cooking with fats!Topics: Detoxificationinfrared saunaBikram yogaGhee - how and why to use itIs coconut oil healthy???Problems with collecting nutrition dataWhat the American Heart Association and USDA recommend for fatsControversy with USDA - why some dietitians are upset!Smoke points of oils - what does it mean?What are “healthy” fats and “unhealthy” fats?What oils you should useThoughts on Bulletproof coffeeIs there a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming episode? Email us at erin@erinholthealth.comCheck out Fueled+Fit - the 21 day nutrition &amp; wellness program that hundreds of people have found success with! http://www.erinholthealth.com/fed-well-fit-3/Sign up for Erin’s newsletter and snag your free Healthy Snack Guide here: http://eepurl.com/8TxefGrab the Batch Cooking E-Book or Detox Guide here: http://www.erinholthealth.com/products/Interested in safer beauty? Check it out here: http://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt

Healthy Cooking Fats &amp; Oils In this episode, we tackle a listener question all about cooking with fats! Topics: Detoxification infrared sauna Bikram yoga Ghee - how and why to use it Is coconut oil healthy??? Problems with collecting nutrition data What the American Heart Association and USDA recommend for fats Controversy with USDA - why some dietitians are upset! Smoke points of oils - what does it mean? What are “healthy” fats and “unhealthy” fats? What oils you should use Thoughts on Bulletproof coffee Is there a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming episode? Email us at erin@erinholthealth.com Check out Fueled+Fit - the 21 day nutrition &amp; wellness program that hundreds of people have found success with! <a href="http://www.erinholthealth.com/fed-well-fit-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.erinholthealth.com/fed-well-fit-3/</a> Sign up for Erin’s newsletter and snag your free Healthy Snack Guide here: <a href="http://eepurl.com/8Txef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/8Txef</a> Grab the Batch Cooking E-Book or Detox Guide here: <a href="http://www.erinholthealth.com/products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.erinholthealth.com/products/</a> Interested in safer beauty? Check it out here: <a href="http://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt</a>

3: Healthy (And Unhealthy) Cooking Fats and Oils 

We’re talking all about the gut in this episode: what the gut microbiome does, why the U.S. has the worst guts, factors that negatively influence our guts, all about antibiotic use, the best sleep schedule for your gut, common medications that impact the gut, a surprising fact about glyphosate/roundup, and why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods. Tune in as I discuss this and many other topics as I answer all of your questions about the gut! In this episode: -Big announcements for 2020 -What the gut microbiome does -Why the U.S. has the worst guts -Factors that negatively influence our guts -All about antibiotic use -The best sleep schedule for your gut -Common medications that impact the gut -A surprising fact about glyphosate/Roundup -Dietary Risk factors for dysbiosis -Is your healthy diet actually causing harm to your gut? -Why you can’t “reinoculate” your gut with probiotics -Why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods -Specific foods that nurture and nourish the gut microbiome -All about prebiotics and resistant starch Carb Compatibility Project™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Fresh frozen red currants https://nwwildfoods.com/product/fresh-frozen-organic-red-currants/

We’re talking all about the gut in this episode: what the gut microbiome does, why the U.S. has the worst guts, factors that negatively influence our guts, all about antibiotic use, the best sleep schedule for your gut, common medications that impact the gut, a surprising fact about glyphosate/roundup, and why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods. Tune in as I discuss this and many other topics as I answer all of your questions about the gut! In this episode: -Big announcements for 2020 -What the gut microbiome does -Why the U.S. has the worst guts -Factors that negatively influence our guts -All about antibiotic use -The best sleep schedule for your gut -Common medications that impact the gut -A surprising fact about glyphosate/Roundup -Dietary Risk factors for dysbiosis -Is your healthy diet actually causing harm to your gut? -Why you can’t “reinoculate” your gut with probiotics -Why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods -Specific foods that nurture and nourish the gut microbiome -All about prebiotics and resistant starch Carb Compatibility Project™ <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project</a> Find Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> Fresh frozen red currants <a href="https://nwwildfoods.com/product/fresh-frozen-organic-red-currants/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nwwildfoods.com/product/fresh-frozen-organic-red-currants/</a>

78: How to Eat for True Gut Health

In this episode: -Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, Shakeology -Do these products warrant their price tags? -What does “nutritional cleansing” mean? -Ingredients to watch out for -Different protein powders to try -Where does your nutrition and health information come from? -Intermittent fasting: what is it and is it right for everyone? FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/14-isagenix-shakeology-cleansing-fasting

In this episode: -Isagenix, 21 Day Fix, Shakeology -Do these products warrant their price tags? -What does “nutritional cleansing” mean? -Ingredients to watch out for -Different protein powders to try -Where does your nutrition and health information come from? -Intermittent fasting: what is it and is it right for everyone? FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/14-isagenix-shakeology-cleansing-fasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/14-isagenix-shakeology-cleansing-fasting</a>

14: Isagenix, Shakeology, Cleansing and Fasting

Today I dive deep into the mix-up between weight loss and health gain, and how that’s not always the way it plays out (quite often, it’s actually not) but it’s a societal belief and the story we hear over and over. I cover topics like the most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss, common weight loss resistance factors, figuring out your exact caloric need, weight loss vs. fat loss, and all the things you’re NOT doing (that you should be). This is really a two-part discussion and I highly recommend listening to episode 64 which is Part 1 of this topic if you haven’t done already! In this episode: -The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself Before Attempting Weight Loss -Common Weight Loss Resistance Factors -How to Know if You’re in a Hypometabolic State -Moving Beyond Calories In/Calories Out -How to Refeed if You’re Metabolically Broken -Are Caloric Deficits Necessary -How to Know When a Deficit is Appropriate -Figuring Out Your Exact Calorie Needs -Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss -How to Prevent Muscle Loss -PLUS All the Things You’re NOT Doing (that you should be) This episode sponsored by Coyote River Hemp Co. https://www.coyoteriverhempco.com/ Say hi to Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist: https://www.erinholthealth.com/nutrition-services Body Weight Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp

Today I dive deep into the mix-up between weight loss and health gain, and how that’s not always the way it plays out (quite often, it’s actually not) but it’s a societal belief and the story we hear over and over. I cover topics like the most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss, common weight loss resistance factors, figuring out your exact caloric need, weight loss vs. fat loss, and all the things you’re NOT doing (that you should be). This is really a two-part discussion and I highly recommend listening to episode 64 which is Part 1 of this topic if you haven’t done already! In this episode: -The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself Before Attempting Weight Loss -Common Weight Loss Resistance Factors -How to Know if You’re in a Hypometabolic State -Moving Beyond Calories In/Calories Out -How to Refeed if You’re Metabolically Broken -Are Caloric Deficits Necessary -How to Know When a Deficit is Appropriate -Figuring Out Your Exact Calorie Needs -Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss -How to Prevent Muscle Loss -PLUS All the Things You’re NOT Doing (that you should be) This episode sponsored by Coyote River Hemp Co. <a href="https://www.coyoteriverhempco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coyoteriverhempco.com/</a> Say hi to Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/nutrition-services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/nutrition-services</a> Body Weight Planner <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp</a>

65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss

Today I’m talking about the gut hormone connection, ideal bowel habits and asking the question - Are you constipated? I also discuss why we HAVE to avoid constipation, the sleep - poop connection, and some of my favorite supplements for constipation. In this episode: -Gut hormone connection -Ideal bowel habits -Are you constipated? -Why we HAVE to avoid constipation -Estrogen Detox -Underlying causes of constipation -Different types of fiber -Why a high fiber diet might cause constipation -Low carb diets + constipation -How to move to increase motility -The sleep - poop connection -New treatments for IBS? -Laxative use -Metamucil &amp; Miralax -My favorite supplements for constipation Join waitlist for early bird special for Your Hormone Revival™: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones Hang out with Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Today I’m talking about the gut hormone connection, ideal bowel habits and asking the question - Are you constipated? I also discuss why we HAVE to avoid constipation, the sleep - poop connection, and some of my favorite supplements for constipation. In this episode: -Gut hormone connection -Ideal bowel habits -Are you constipated? -Why we HAVE to avoid constipation -Estrogen Detox -Underlying causes of constipation -Different types of fiber -Why a high fiber diet might cause constipation -Low carb diets + constipation -How to move to increase motility -The sleep - poop connection -New treatments for IBS? -Laxative use -Metamucil &amp; Miralax -My favorite supplements for constipation Join waitlist for early bird special for Your Hormone Revival™: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones</a> Hang out with Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a>

76: Constipation, Gut Health & Melatonin

I cover so many topics in this episode that’s impossible to give it a specific title! This is actually something I recorded as a part of the Carb Compatibility Project, where I offer Q&amp;A sessions. In this particular session there were SO many great questions that I just had to share it. There’s something in this episode for everyone and many universal topics, so tune in! In this episode: -Navigating diet culture when you want to lose weight -Challenging the idea of an “ideal weight” -Double standard of diet culture -Trouble-shooting the social isolation of a healthy diet -“Un-doing” progress -Things to consider when dining out at restaurants (and ordering take out) -Considerations for alcohol consumption -How to eat out when you have gluten sensitivities -Specific supplements and brands I like and recommend -Body odor?? -Switching from using sugar to fat as a primary fuel source -Ways to troubleshoot “hanger” -Using common sense with a food program -Using and purchasing canned salmon - brands I like -Surprise visit from Hattie asking for snacks -BLOATING: Unpacking the reasons why you’re bloated after eating -Is it possible to over-eat nuts and seeds? -Do we need to soak nuts and seeds? -Diverticulitis and diverticulosis -Using gluten free flours -Using scales and weighing yourself - how much is too much? -Weight loss on the CCP -The link between sugar + bloating -A brief convo about lectins Join us for the next round of the Carb Compatibility Project - May 11th: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project Erin on Insta: https://instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist Resources mentioned on this show: Erin’s Online dispensary: https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements Episode 69: Morals, Stigma, Shame &amp; Food: The Power of Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jillian Murphy https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/7/31/episode-69-morals-stigma-shame-amp-food-the-power-of-intuitive-eating-with-dr-jillian-murphy  Episode 76: Constipation, Gut Health &amp; Melatonin https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/11/13/episode-76-constipation-gut-health-amp-melatonin Episode 88: All Things Gut: H. Pylori, GERD, SIBO, Candida, CBD &amp; More https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/2/19/episode-88-all-things-gut-h-pylori-gerd-sibo-candida-cbd-amp-more Episode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/20/episode-65-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss Houston Enzymes  20% discount* Coupon Code: houston20 Apply at checkout at www.houstonenzymes.com  OR call to order at 866-757-8627 *not to be combined with any other discounts Good for your first order One use per household. Expires May 31, 2020

I cover so many topics in this episode that’s impossible to give it a specific title! This is actually something I recorded as a part of the Carb Compatibility Project, where I offer Q&amp;A sessions. In this particular session there were SO many great questions that I just had to share it. There’s something in this episode for everyone and many universal topics, so tune in! In this episode: -Navigating diet culture when you want to lose weight -Challenging the idea of an “ideal weight” -Double standard of diet culture -Trouble-shooting the social isolation of a healthy diet -“Un-doing” progress -Things to consider when dining out at restaurants (and ordering take out) -Considerations for alcohol consumption -How to eat out when you have gluten sensitivities -Specific supplements and brands I like and recommend -Body odor?? -Switching from using sugar to fat as a primary fuel source -Ways to troubleshoot “hanger” -Using common sense with a food program -Using and purchasing canned salmon - brands I like -Surprise visit from Hattie asking for snacks -BLOATING: Unpacking the reasons why you’re bloated after eating -Is it possible to over-eat nuts and seeds? -Do we need to soak nuts and seeds? -Diverticulitis and diverticulosis -Using gluten free flours -Using scales and weighing yourself - how much is too much? -Weight loss on the CCP -The link between sugar + bloating -A brief convo about lectins Join us for the next round of the Carb Compatibility Project - May 11th: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project</a> Erin on Insta: <a href="https://instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist</a> Resources mentioned on this show: Erin’s Online dispensary: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements</a> Episode 69: Morals, Stigma, Shame &amp; Food: The Power of Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jillian Murphy <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/7/31/episode-69-morals-stigma-shame-amp-food-the-power-of-intuitive-eating-with-dr-jillian-murphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/7/31/episode-69-morals-stigma-shame-amp-food-the-power-of-intuitive-eating-with-dr-jillian-murphy</a> Episode 76: Constipation, Gut Health &amp; Melatonin <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/11/13/episode-76-constipation-gut-health-amp-melatonin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/11/13/episode-76-constipation-gut-health-amp-melatonin</a> Episode 88: All Things Gut: H. Pylori, GERD, SIBO, Candida, CBD &amp; More <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/2/19/episode-88-all-things-gut-h-pylori-gerd-sibo-candida-cbd-amp-more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/2/19/episode-88-all-things-gut-h-pylori-gerd-sibo-candida-cbd-amp-more</a> Episode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/20/episode-65-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/20/episode-65-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss</a> Houston Enzymes 20% discount* Coupon Code: houston20 Apply at checkout at <a href="http://www.houstonenzymes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.houstonenzymes.com</a> OR call to order at 866-757-8627 *not to be combined with any other discounts Good for your first order One use per household. Expires May 31, 2020

99: Weight loss, booze, weighing yourself, bloating & more...MIXED BAG EPISODE!

In this episode: -Do calories matter? -Calories in vs. calories out -The lesson Erin had to learn to recover from disordered eating -Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) -Metabolism and metabolic damage -Calories and hormones -4 most important things to do for weight loss -How to determine your calorie needs -Set point theory  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/17-weight-loss-calories

In this episode: -Do calories matter? -Calories in vs. calories out -The lesson Erin had to learn to recover from disordered eating -Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) -Metabolism and metabolic damage -Calories and hormones -4 most important things to do for weight loss -How to determine your calorie needs -Set point theory FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/17-weight-loss-calories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/17-weight-loss-calories</a>

17: Weight Loss and Calories

Today Erin and Kyle interview Kendra Gaffney, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian at Nutritious Thoughts. This is an eye-opening conversation that every girl and woman should listen to! “Weight is never one of our primary goals. Behavior change is the area we focus on, and weight can be a side effect. “ In this episode: -What’s the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating? -Health At Every Size -How to make the switch from focusing on looking a certain way to focusing on health -Mindful eating and intuitive eating - the difference between the two, how to practice them, and are they right for everyone? -Erin talks about her eating disorder recovery -Emotional eating -Before and after photos on social media -What to do if you feel “triggered” -Is it possible to make dietary changes in a way that also incorporates mindful eating? -Orthorexia -What puts people at higher risk for eating disorder? -How do we disassociate weight from identity and self worth? -Body image -What about men? -Next steps to take if you’re struggling with unhealthy habits around food  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/5-disordered-eating

Today Erin and Kyle interview Kendra Gaffney, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian at Nutritious Thoughts. This is an eye-opening conversation that every girl and woman should listen to! “Weight is never one of our primary goals. Behavior change is the area we focus on, and weight can be a side effect. “ In this episode: -What’s the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating? -Health At Every Size -How to make the switch from focusing on looking a certain way to focusing on health -Mindful eating and intuitive eating - the difference between the two, how to practice them, and are they right for everyone? -Erin talks about her eating disorder recovery -Emotional eating -Before and after photos on social media -What to do if you feel “triggered” -Is it possible to make dietary changes in a way that also incorporates mindful eating? -Orthorexia -What puts people at higher risk for eating disorder? -How do we disassociate weight from identity and self worth? -Body image -What about men? -Next steps to take if you’re struggling with unhealthy habits around food FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/5-disordered-eating" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/5-disordered-eating</a>

5: Disordered Eating

Is detox BS? In this episode I answer this question and cover topics like: Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder, All about bile and why it’s such a supersta, Problems with reflux meds, Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production, My current fave daily elixir, Supplements for detoxification, Benefits &amp; drawbacks of intermittent fasting, Female hormones and fasting, Who should NEVER attempt fasting, How to do it &amp; Signs you should stop. In this episode: -Is detox BS? -Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder -All about bile and why it’s such a superstar -Problems with reflux meds -Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production -My current fave daily elixir -Supplements for detoxification -Benefits &amp; drawbacks of intermittent fasting -Female hormones and fasting -Who should NEVER attempt fasting -How to do it &amp; Signs you should stop  Online dispensary: https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements/  Supplements mentioned: Apex Energetics BileMin, Hepato-Synergy, Gaia Sweetish Bitters Ways to eat citrus rind: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/the-daily-rind Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Is detox BS? In this episode I answer this question and cover topics like: Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder, All about bile and why it’s such a supersta, Problems with reflux meds, Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production, My current fave daily elixir, Supplements for detoxification, Benefits &amp; drawbacks of intermittent fasting, Female hormones and fasting, Who should NEVER attempt fasting, How to do it &amp; Signs you should stop. In this episode: -Is detox BS? -Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder -All about bile and why it’s such a superstar -Problems with reflux meds -Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production -My current fave daily elixir -Supplements for detoxification -Benefits &amp; drawbacks of intermittent fasting -Female hormones and fasting -Who should NEVER attempt fasting -How to do it &amp; Signs you should stop Online dispensary: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements/</a> Supplements mentioned: Apex Energetics BileMin, Hepato-Synergy, Gaia Sweetish Bitters Ways to eat citrus rind: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/the-daily-rind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/the-daily-rind</a> Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services</a> Find Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a>

37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting

Talking about blood sugar isn’t exactly sexy or glamorous. It’s for sure not winning any clickbait awards. But blood sugar regulation is arguably one of the most important things to consider when we’re trying to put together an owner’s manual for our own healthy bodies. The truth is that most people don’t realize just how much unstable blood sugar impacts their health -- everything from hormonal balance to thyroid function to inflammation to brain health. Just like Ron Burgundy, blood sugar is kind of a big deal. Tune in to learn more. In this episode: -Why is blood sugar so important?! -Classic Signs of Low Blood Sugar -Classic Signs of High Blood Sugar -#1 Cause of Over-Eating -Insulin Resistance &amp; Diabetes -PCOS Sign up for the Carb Compatibility Project! https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Talking about blood sugar isn’t exactly sexy or glamorous. It’s for sure not winning any clickbait awards. But blood sugar regulation is arguably one of the most important things to consider when we’re trying to put together an owner’s manual for our own healthy bodies. The truth is that most people don’t realize just how much unstable blood sugar impacts their health -- everything from hormonal balance to thyroid function to inflammation to brain health. Just like Ron Burgundy, blood sugar is kind of a big deal. Tune in to learn more. In this episode: -Why is blood sugar so important?! -Classic Signs of Low Blood Sugar -Classic Signs of High Blood Sugar -#1 Cause of Over-Eating -Insulin Resistance &amp; Diabetes -PCOS Sign up for the Carb Compatibility Project! <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project</a>

55: How to Tell if Your Blood Sugar is a Problem

Disclaimer/trigger warning for ED recovery: I’m talking about going to be talking about weight, weight loss + calories on this show. Topics include: Modern American Women Syndrome, How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your body, Fasting + Exercise, and Weight loss + Muscle Wasting In this episode: -Modern American Women Syndrome -How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your body -Fasting + Exercise -Weight loss + Muscle Wasting -What does cortisol have to do with blood sugar?! -Pre and post workout meals -Hydration -Caloric needs for maintenance -Caloric needs for muscle growth Get on Adrenals | Thyroid | Hormones Group Program Wait List https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones   Women + BCAAs https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/nutrition/supplements/bcaas/ More on essential amino acids + BCAA supplementation: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/supplements-articles/how-to-use-amino-acids-supplements/ Body Weight Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/2H9LTFf Trace mineral drops: https://amzn.to/2PT1Cv0 My current favorite protein powder: https://amzn.to/307cDxl

Disclaimer/trigger warning for ED recovery: I’m talking about going to be talking about weight, weight loss + calories on this show. Topics include: Modern American Women Syndrome, How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your body, Fasting + Exercise, and Weight loss + Muscle Wasting In this episode: -Modern American Women Syndrome -How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your body -Fasting + Exercise -Weight loss + Muscle Wasting -What does cortisol have to do with blood sugar?! -Pre and post workout meals -Hydration -Caloric needs for maintenance -Caloric needs for muscle growth Get on Adrenals | Thyroid | Hormones Group Program Wait List <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones</a> Women + BCAAs <a href="https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/nutrition/supplements/bcaas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/nutrition/supplements/bcaas/</a> More on essential amino acids + BCAA supplementation: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/supplements-articles/how-to-use-amino-acids-supplements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/supplements-articles/how-to-use-amino-acids-supplements/</a> Body Weight Planner <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp</a> Electrolyte powder: <a href="https://amzn.to/2H9LTFf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2H9LTFf</a> Trace mineral drops: <a href="https://amzn.to/2PT1Cv0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2PT1Cv0</a> My current favorite protein powder: <a href="https://amzn.to/307cDxl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/307cDxl</a>

59: Fasted Workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs

“Reducing anxiety means reducing different inputs of stress on the body.” Kaely McDevitt is a registered dietician who focuses on women’s health and works heavily with the functional nutrition and functional medicine piece of this topic. Anxiety is the name of the game for today’s episode. The more I talk about anxiety, the more I realize people are struggling with it. Tune is as we discuss topics like the uptick in anxiety, nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood, cyclical anxiety, and the first step to figuring out your anxiety triggers &amp; root causes. In this episode: -Why the uptick in anxiety? -Why you need to audit your TV binges -Nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood -Why serotonin matters -Eating for serotonin -Macronutrient balance for anxiety -Why protein intake is so important -Is Intermittent Fasting appropriate for people with anxiety? -What you need to understand about blood sugar -Specific micronutrients to prevent anxiety -Zinc/Copper ratio -Nature’s “Anti-Anxiety” Pill -Is your anxiety cyclical? -The Progesterone-Anxiety Link -Signs &amp; Symptoms of low progesterone -Reasons for low progesterone -Anxiety as a manifestation of gut problems -Gut-Brain Communication -How to assess neurotransmitter levels -First step to figuring out your anxiety triggers &amp; root causes -Mindset work for anxiety -Helpful supplements to try -Herbalism for anxiety Kaely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaelyrd/ Find Kaely: https://www.kaelyrd.com/ The Mood Cure book: https://amzn.to/37Cxona The Mood Type Quiz: https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-type-questionnaire/ Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Episode 58: Women’s Hormones: Spotlight on PCOS &amp; Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Kaely McDevitt, RD https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/1/episode-58-womens-hormones-spotlight-on-pcos-amp-hypothalamic-amenorrhea

“Reducing anxiety means reducing different inputs of stress on the body.” Kaely McDevitt is a registered dietician who focuses on women’s health and works heavily with the functional nutrition and functional medicine piece of this topic. Anxiety is the name of the game for today’s episode. The more I talk about anxiety, the more I realize people are struggling with it. Tune is as we discuss topics like the uptick in anxiety, nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood, cyclical anxiety, and the first step to figuring out your anxiety triggers &amp; root causes. In this episode: -Why the uptick in anxiety? -Why you need to audit your TV binges -Nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood -Why serotonin matters -Eating for serotonin -Macronutrient balance for anxiety -Why protein intake is so important -Is Intermittent Fasting appropriate for people with anxiety? -What you need to understand about blood sugar -Specific micronutrients to prevent anxiety -Zinc/Copper ratio -Nature’s “Anti-Anxiety” Pill -Is your anxiety cyclical? -The Progesterone-Anxiety Link -Signs &amp; Symptoms of low progesterone -Reasons for low progesterone -Anxiety as a manifestation of gut problems -Gut-Brain Communication -How to assess neurotransmitter levels -First step to figuring out your anxiety triggers &amp; root causes -Mindset work for anxiety -Helpful supplements to try -Herbalism for anxiety Kaely on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaelyrd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kaelyrd/</a> Find Kaely: <a href="https://www.kaelyrd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kaelyrd.com/</a> The Mood Cure book: <a href="https://amzn.to/37Cxona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37Cxona</a> The Mood Type Quiz: <a href="https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-type-questionnaire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-type-questionnaire/</a> Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> Episode 58: Women’s Hormones: Spotlight on PCOS &amp; Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Kaely McDevitt, RD <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/1/episode-58-womens-hormones-spotlight-on-pcos-amp-hypothalamic-amenorrhea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/1/episode-58-womens-hormones-spotlight-on-pcos-amp-hypothalamic-amenorrhea</a>

89: Root Causes of Anxiety with Kaely RD

Jolene Brighten

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode, we discuss: Post Birth Control Syndrome and why you should care, When your doctor doesn’t believe your story, When medicine borders on dogma, Why birth control is NOT “the pill for every female ill”, a brief history of birth control, vaginal pain &amp; shame, how stress affects fertility, the best hormone, thyroid &amp; adrenal tests and so much more. In this episode: -What is Post Birth Control Syndrome and why you should care -When your doctor doesn’t believe your story -When medicine borders on dogma -Why birth control is NOT “the pill for every female ill” -Doctors are not a one-size-fits-all: the importance of building a healthcare team -A brief history of birth control -How birth control can delay your diagnosis -What pain with sex &amp; chronic yeast infections have in common -Vaginal pain &amp; shame -Why you need to be a troublemaker -The nutrients depleted by birth control -Foods to eat if you take hormonal birth control -How birth control affects your thyroid, hormones and gut -Birth control, leaky gut &amp; autoimmune disease -Is the pill causing your depression? -The two theories of depression and how birth control affects both -The importance of your period &amp; cycle regularity -Amenorrhea after the pill -Tests to ask for if your period is irregular or missing -How insulin, blood sugar regulation affect your hormones -How stress affects fertility -The best hormone, thyroid &amp; adrenal tests  Purchase Beyond the Pill here: https://amzn.to/2E7VUBk Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://drbrighten.com/ Find Dr. Brighten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/ Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode, we discuss: Post Birth Control Syndrome and why you should care, When your doctor doesn’t believe your story, When medicine borders on dogma, Why birth control is NOT “the pill for every female ill”, a brief history of birth control, vaginal pain &amp; shame, how stress affects fertility, the best hormone, thyroid &amp; adrenal tests and so much more. In this episode: -What is Post Birth Control Syndrome and why you should care -When your doctor doesn’t believe your story -When medicine borders on dogma -Why birth control is NOT “the pill for every female ill” -Doctors are not a one-size-fits-all: the importance of building a healthcare team -A brief history of birth control -How birth control can delay your diagnosis -What pain with sex &amp; chronic yeast infections have in common -Vaginal pain &amp; shame -Why you need to be a troublemaker -The nutrients depleted by birth control -Foods to eat if you take hormonal birth control -How birth control affects your thyroid, hormones and gut -Birth control, leaky gut &amp; autoimmune disease -Is the pill causing your depression? -The two theories of depression and how birth control affects both -The importance of your period &amp; cycle regularity -Amenorrhea after the pill -Tests to ask for if your period is irregular or missing -How insulin, blood sugar regulation affect your hormones -How stress affects fertility -The best hormone, thyroid &amp; adrenal tests Purchase Beyond the Pill here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2E7VUBk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2E7VUBk</a> Dr. Jolene Brighten: <a href="https://drbrighten.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drbrighten.com/</a> Find Dr. Brighten on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/</a> Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services</a> Find Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a>

48: Exploring Female Hormones & Birth Control with Dr. Jolene Brighten

I received a lot of questions about adrenal fatigue and cortisol, so in the first half of this two-part episode, I help to answer those questions. Listen in to these cortisol and adrenal questions answered and more: Where do you start with gut issues? What are the signs of adrenal dysfunction? How does the HPA Axis work? What are the effects on the thyroid &amp; immune system? Is there a stress + leaky gut connection? What are the symptoms of estrogen dominance? In this episode: -How I use intuition to guide my business -Where do you start with gut issues? -Neuroendocrine + gut health -Root cause resolution - where do you start? -Signs of adrenal dysfunction -Perfectionism + adrenal fatigue -How the HPA Axis works -Affects on thyroid -Affects on immune system -Cortisol Awakening Response -Cortisol + inflammation -Affect on hormonal imbalance, fertility, reproduction &amp; sex hormones -Issues with low progesterone -Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance -Stress + Leaky gut -Nutrient deficiencies during stress -Postpartum + stress -PTSD associated with Chronic illness Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones Discount code for pod listeners: FUNKY Join Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Yoga in Action: https://yogainaction.org/

I received a lot of questions about adrenal fatigue and cortisol, so in the first half of this two-part episode, I help to answer those questions. Listen in to these cortisol and adrenal questions answered and more: Where do you start with gut issues? What are the signs of adrenal dysfunction? How does the HPA Axis work? What are the effects on the thyroid &amp; immune system? Is there a stress + leaky gut connection? What are the symptoms of estrogen dominance? In this episode: -How I use intuition to guide my business -Where do you start with gut issues? -Neuroendocrine + gut health -Root cause resolution - where do you start? -Signs of adrenal dysfunction -Perfectionism + adrenal fatigue -How the HPA Axis works -Affects on thyroid -Affects on immune system -Cortisol Awakening Response -Cortisol + inflammation -Affect on hormonal imbalance, fertility, reproduction &amp; sex hormones -Issues with low progesterone -Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance -Stress + Leaky gut -Nutrient deficiencies during stress -Postpartum + stress -PTSD associated with Chronic illness Your Hormone Revival <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones</a> Discount code for pod listeners: FUNKY Join Erin’s Instagram fam! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> Yoga in Action: <a href="https://yogainaction.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yogainaction.org/</a>

82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1

Interview with Registered Dietitian Kaely McDevitt to shed some light on two very common hormone disorders: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which is the leading cause of infertility, and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), which results in loss of menstruation and ovulation. Kaely shares how to assess if you have either of these hormonal imbalances, how to differentiate between the two (they present similarly), and what to do if you struggle with either. In this episode: -Understanding Ovulation -Hormones + Mood Connection -Why Fertility is a Marker for Female Health -How Hormonal Birth Control Suppresses Ovulation -Why Men + Women Need Different Diets -Ovarian Cysts: Normal or Not? -PCOS + Insulin Resistance -“Classic” PCOS vs. “Other Cause” PCOS -Post-Birth Control Rebound PCOS -Common reasons for absent or infrequent ovulation -Best Labs to Assess Hormone Imbalance -Signs, Symptoms + Lab Markers of PCOS + HA -How to Differentiate PCOS from HA -How Dieting Leads to Hormone Imbalance -Why We Need a Mindset Shift for our Healthcare -Why You Need to Play the Long Game for Hormonal Health -Best Carbs for Type 1 Diabetic Kaely McDevitt: https://www.kaelyrd.com/ Her Hormones Academy: https://herhormonesacademy.thinkific.com/courses/herhormonesacademy Join Erin’s Instagram Fam: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Work with Erin: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/

Interview with Registered Dietitian Kaely McDevitt to shed some light on two very common hormone disorders: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which is the leading cause of infertility, and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), which results in loss of menstruation and ovulation. Kaely shares how to assess if you have either of these hormonal imbalances, how to differentiate between the two (they present similarly), and what to do if you struggle with either. In this episode: -Understanding Ovulation -Hormones + Mood Connection -Why Fertility is a Marker for Female Health -How Hormonal Birth Control Suppresses Ovulation -Why Men + Women Need Different Diets -Ovarian Cysts: Normal or Not? -PCOS + Insulin Resistance -“Classic” PCOS vs. “Other Cause” PCOS -Post-Birth Control Rebound PCOS -Common reasons for absent or infrequent ovulation -Best Labs to Assess Hormone Imbalance -Signs, Symptoms + Lab Markers of PCOS + HA -How to Differentiate PCOS from HA -How Dieting Leads to Hormone Imbalance -Why We Need a Mindset Shift for our Healthcare -Why You Need to Play the Long Game for Hormonal Health -Best Carbs for Type 1 Diabetic Kaely McDevitt: <a href="https://www.kaelyrd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kaelyrd.com/</a> Her Hormones Academy: <a href="https://herhormonesacademy.thinkific.com/courses/herhormonesacademy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://herhormonesacademy.thinkific.com/courses/herhormonesacademy</a> Join Erin’s Instagram Fam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> Work with Erin: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/</a>

58: Women’s Hormones: Spotlight on PCOS & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

***Warning: some violent content. Please don’t listen in front of little ears.*** Giveaway announced at end! Tune in to hear: -Happy one year anniversary to us! -Kyle tells her tale -Erin opens up about her fears -Food control &amp; anxiety -Confronting fear in relationships, health and career -How fear dictates our life -Uncovering limiting beliefs -Setting boundaries in relationships in business Sign up for Commit to 90: Portsmouth: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=30776&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=105 Epping: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=186699&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=104 Blue Ridge Hemp: http://lddy.no/4wcy Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition Work with Kyle at www.rootdownnutrition.com Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services 

***Warning: some violent content. Please don’t listen in front of little ears.*** Giveaway announced at end! Tune in to hear: -Happy one year anniversary to us! -Kyle tells her tale -Erin opens up about her fears -Food control &amp; anxiety -Confronting fear in relationships, health and career -How fear dictates our life -Uncovering limiting beliefs -Setting boundaries in relationships in business Sign up for Commit to 90: Portsmouth: <a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=30776&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=30776&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=105</a> Epping: <a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=186699&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=186699&amp;stype=40&amp;prodId=104</a> Blue Ridge Hemp: <a href="http://lddy.no/4wcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lddy.no/4wcy</a> Follow us on instagram! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition</a> Work with Kyle at <a href="http://www.rootdownnutrition.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rootdownnutrition.com</a> Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services</a>

33: Fear, Control and Setting Boundaries

Tune in today to hear: -Immune-boosting herbs we’re loving now -How to support yourself nutritionally when weaning off SSRIs -Supplements to consider when coming off anti-depressants -Nutrition to support the brain and mood -Gluten &amp; the brain -Talking about gluten sensitivity -Thyroid health &amp; the brain -How to test the thyroid -Eczema triggers -Specific diets to try for eczema relief -Supplements &amp; life practices for eczema relief -Is Jillian Michael’s keto stance legit? Immune Boosting Hot Chocolate Recipe: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/immune-boosting-hot-chocolate Follow Kyle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/ Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Tune in today to hear: -Immune-boosting herbs we’re loving now -How to support yourself nutritionally when weaning off SSRIs -Supplements to consider when coming off anti-depressants -Nutrition to support the brain and mood -Gluten &amp; the brain -Talking about gluten sensitivity -Thyroid health &amp; the brain -How to test the thyroid -Eczema triggers -Specific diets to try for eczema relief -Supplements &amp; life practices for eczema relief -Is Jillian Michael’s keto stance legit? Immune Boosting Hot Chocolate Recipe: <a href="https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/immune-boosting-hot-chocolate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/immune-boosting-hot-chocolate</a> Follow Kyle on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/</a> Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/services</a> Find Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/</a>

47: Weaning Off Antidepressants, Eczema Diets & The Problem with Nutrition

Interview with Dr. Cristin Zaimes In this episode: -What the heck is the pelvic floor and why you should care about it -Root causes of constipation -What’s wrong with the idea of “core engagement” -Why you probably DON’T need to do kegels -What is the “core” and how can you find it -Sexual trauma, cultural programming and physical ailments -How does your story affect your physical body and why it’s such a necessary part of your care plan -What does pain have to do with the brain -The current model of health care and why it needs to CHANGE -Barriers to integrated healthcare and how we can overcome them -Neuroscience proves that one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work -What does nutrition have to do with pain and physical therapy -Gut, inflammation and pain -Our thoughts on exercise, cortisol and calorie burn -The best way to find your optimal weight  FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/16-pain-brain-healthcare-system

Interview with Dr. Cristin Zaimes In this episode: -What the heck is the pelvic floor and why you should care about it -Root causes of constipation -What’s wrong with the idea of “core engagement” -Why you probably DON’T need to do kegels -What is the “core” and how can you find it -Sexual trauma, cultural programming and physical ailments -How does your story affect your physical body and why it’s such a necessary part of your care plan -What does pain have to do with the brain -The current model of health care and why it needs to CHANGE -Barriers to integrated healthcare and how we can overcome them -Neuroscience proves that one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work -What does nutrition have to do with pain and physical therapy -Gut, inflammation and pain -Our thoughts on exercise, cortisol and calorie burn -The best way to find your optimal weight FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: <a href="https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/16-pain-brain-healthcare-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/16-pain-brain-healthcare-system</a>

16: The Brain, Pain, and Why Our Healthcare System Has It All Wrong

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