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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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Erin answers the question, “If you had to start a business from scratch, what would be the first three things you would prioritize?” Erin covers the basic, more tangible topics, like starting an email list, networking with your existing community and getting confident speaking about what you offer. She also dives into more unpopular opinions, like getting started before you have everything perfect and avoiding niching down at the start. Although Erin mentioned three takeaways, you’ll get more than expected from this episode!
Enrollment for our spring cohort of the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is now open & spaces are limited. Apply today!
Timestamps
(5:45) Start with in-person clients before going virtual and get clear on what you offer
(18:47) Utilize the networks you already have to grow your business
(23:55) How to structure collaborations in a way that’s mutually beneficial
(31:17) Say yes to everything & avoid niching down at the beginning
(38:09) Don’t wait until everything is perfect to get started
(47:40) Surround yourself with people that hold you to your vision
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We’ve spoken about the importance of clinical mentorship, but we’ve never given a sneak peek of what that looks like within the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy until today!
In this lab review session, Rachel Mistry, our Lead Practitioner at Team FN, supports an FNA student through analyzing functional lab tests whilst also taking into consideration the experiences and lifestyle of the patient. This case study reiterates our belief that treatment requires a whole body approach and is not one-size-fits-all.
Are you a practitioner interested in gaining more confidence and experience with functional lab testing? Enrollment into the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy spring cohort is open. There are limited seats available, so apply today!
Timestamps
(2:44) How FNA supports students & grads through clinical mentorship
(11:10) Chief complaints & diagnosis of the patient: Hashimotos, unexplained weight gain, histamine reactions, and mold toxicity
(13:27) The importance of taking into consideration her life experience with the lab test results
(22:45) How to support detoxification through lifestyle changes
(25:04) The nuances of functional lab interpretation
(30:02) How toxicity from mold or other environmental factors can inhibit treatment
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This episode is a sneak peek into one of Erin’s Q&A’s within the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Erin answers commonly asked questions from providers regarding when and how to utilize functional labs, how to leverage your intake form for the best success, the pitfalls of the industry and the reality of imposter syndrome. Although this episode may seem like it’s geared towards practitioners, this is an insightful resource to use as guidance when looking for a provider.
Registration for the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Spring cohort is now open and there are limited spots available.
Timestamps
(11:33) When it’s a good time to start utilizing functional labs in your practice
(14:18) Why functional medicine can have a bad reputation
(19:17) Leveling up your intake form to best meet the needs of your client
(24:59) How functional lab testing tends to be overdone
(28:54) Impostor Syndrome & how to build your confidence with lab testing
(32:40) The importance of layering in one lab test at a time
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Erin was inspired to create this episode after sharing her recent stool test with clinically high levels of H. Pylori. She dives into the hotly debated topic within the industry: is H. Pylori an integral part of our health or is it something that needs to be completely eradicated? Learn the nuances behind how to test for H. Pylori, when we should treat it, and when it may be best left alone.
Are you a practitioner who is interested in learning the nitty-gritty of H. Pylori, stool tests & gut health? Apply to the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Applications for the spring cohort are now open!
Timestamps
(7:39) What H. Pylori is and how it suppresses stomach acid
(13:00) The role H. Pylori plays in gastritis and ulcers
(16:01) Classic symptoms of stomach ulcers
(18:54) The connection between H. Pylori and other health issues
(20:17) Ways to test for H. Pylori
(27:00) Why treatment should never be solely based upon lab results
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Erin explains how digestion works in the body and how dysfunction in any part of the process can lead to acid reflux & GERD. Learn how conventional medicine treatment can often mask the underlying root cause of GERD and potentially exacerbate the issue. Erin discusses the common foods and medications that contribute to reflux and simple ways to support yourself in your treatment journey.
Timestamps
(12:46) Conventional medicine: how PPIs long term can cause problems
(15:29) How functional medicine can sometimes miss the mark with GERD
(17:53) Digestion 101: Digestion as a north to south process
(21:58) Troubleshooting your own reflux root cause
(28:10) Signs & symptoms of low stomach acid
(32:57) How to support yourself with reflux & treatment strategies
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Are you an entrepreneur or a highly ambitious person that seems to be stuck in the “go-go-go” mentality and may benefit from learning when and how to rein it in? If so, this episode is for you. Erin uncovers the common hormone imbalances she sees in highly ambitious people and how our culture fosters an environment for burnout. Erin explains tools to rewire your self-image and identity to ensure you put your body before your business.
Timestamps
(5:42) The hormone imbalances Erin tends to see with ambition
(14:14) Why hustle culture is anti-body
(24:44) The not-so-obvious stressors of entrepreneurship
(27:40) How your identity can impact your hormone health
(43:09) If you don’t put a limit to your work, your body will
(52:47) How to assess if your work is putting you in a catabolic state
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In a world saturated with health trends and gadgets, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of the latest biohacking craze. Amidst all the hype, it's crucial to discern what's truly beneficial. That's why today Erin and TFN's Lead Practitioner Rachel Mistry are sharing their faves with you. The ones they bought and love, the ones they bought and never use, and the ones to save your money on. Join us as we navigate through the maze of health tools, offering insights and recommendations to help you make informed choices on your wellness journey.
Timestamps
(4:28) Health tools for stress & pain management
(14:12) Detox support: why we love castor oil packs
(20:10) Ins & outs of infrared saunas and red light therapy
(38:07) Jazz up your general health with walking pads, light boxes & blue light blocking glasses
(46:05) CGMs, HRV trackers & vagus nerve stimulators: are these gadgets worth it?
(54:45) Specific ways to prioritize free wellness
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In this week’s episode, Erin welcomes back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, previous podcast guest and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Real Food For Fertility." They embark on an insightful exploration of the menstrual cycle as a vital sign, the profound impact of nutrition on fertility, and the nuanced effects of hormonal contraceptives. They also navigate the terrain of timing conception, delve into male fertility considerations, and uncover key factors influencing sperm quality. Get ready for a deep dive into reproductive health as they guide you on your path to fertility success.
(7:41) Why we should consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign
(9:43) The main factors that impact a woman’s fertility
(19:12) Tracking your fertile signs
(26:40) How stress can impact ovulation
(30:16) Birth control contraceptives and how they impact fertility
(42:03) The male counterpart: what men can do to improve sperm quality
https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/300-the-fertility-episode
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Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.
Today’s episode is a bit different. Erin talks about how she renegotiated her relationship with money, receiving and abundance over the past 5 years. And how this allowed her to take her company from under 6 figures to over 7 figures in just a few short years. But don’t get it twisted - it’s not just about the money, it’s about the IMPACT that this has allowed TFN to create.
We all have money stories and narratives. We have a collective money story, based on the society we live in. We also have a personal money story, based on how we were raised, our upbringing and our own unique experiences in life. We need to look at both to understand why we believe what we believe – especially if we’re looking to create a new and different relationship with money and wealth.
There’s always room to improve your money mindset, and this episode is gonna get the ball rolling. To keep it going, join Erin in her brand new training series, Manifest Your Wealth.
Timestamps:
(2:03) Why are we talking about money on a health show?
(16:45) Do you allow yourself to invest in your own potential?
(22:53) Your personal money story
(32:29) How your beliefs about money are created
(37:27) Women & Wealth: our collective money story
(49:27) How to shift your money framework to reach your goals
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Here at TFN, we practice the Intuitive Functional Medicine™ model, meaning we utilize evidence-based practices… AND we also believe that YOU get to be the evidence. Because REAL power comes when we can use research, science and external data points, and allow that to coalesce with the sacred wisdom of our bodies. But what does that look like? And how do we get there? That’s what today’s episode is all about. Erin gets into the deep inner work that is an often overlooked, but very necessary, part of the healing process.
This is another sneak peek into The Funk’tional Nutrition Collective… before enrollment closes on 2/9!!
Timestamps:
(14:09) The issues with erasing women’s POV
(16:30) Are biohacking gadgets helping us or hurting us?
(24:02) Using the body as a compass
(28:11) How our modern world has become anti-body
(30:55) 4 ways your health attempts can be thwarted
(36:47) The difference between discipline and devotion
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