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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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Eating healthy can be expensive - we know this. But we also know that how we eat builds our physical body and dictates our health, so it’s important to prioritize a healthy eating budget. That’s why on this episode of the Funk’tional Nutritionist Podcast, Erin shares practical strategies for incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your diet without breaking the bank. From kitchen hack DIYs to meal prep and planning, this episode is packed with actionable advice and money-saving strategies. Give it a listen - your body (and wallet!) will thank you later..
Timestamps:
(5:55) A reframe for thinking about your health
(12:00) Things to DIY that you’re probably not currently doing
(19:28) The most nutritious seed & the easy nut mylk to make
(22:45) My favorite things to buy in bulk
(38:43) Stocking ingredients over snacks
(39:34) Meal planning pro tips
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Today we're sharing a peek into one of our Funk'tional Nutrition Collective Mind Body Medicine Classes. Erin gets into the different energies of 2023 and 2024, Manifestation 101 tips, including how to train your mind to get more of what you want - AND how your circle influences your beliefs.
Erin also explains why breathwork is not just a tool for the mental, emotional AND energetic bodies, but also a way to supercharge your intentions and manifestations.
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Mold. It's not always as straightforward as it seems, and its symptoms can mimic other conditions. It can be a hidden culprit behind various health issues, but it's not always easy to identify. From respiratory issues to brain fog, mold exposure can manifest in various ways.
In this episode, we're not just scratching the surface; we're exploring the ins and outs of how mold can affect our bodies and what we can do about it. Erin sits down with her Lead Practitioner, Rachel Mistry, to guide you through the process of identifying, understanding, and addressing mold exposure.
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Timestamps
(10:32) Mold only affects some people, not all
(16:33) When to start thinking about mold toxicity (signs & symptoms)
(22:48) Humidity in the home: why it matters
(30:02) How to test your home if you suspect mold
(34:48) Mold treatment strategies
(47:01) Foods & supplements to support mold detox & drainage
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Hunger is a normal and natural response of the body, and we shouldn’t pathologize it. However, if we experience excessive hunger or have a tendency to eat a lot at night, it may be a sign that something needs to be addressed.
Today, Erin unpacks some of the science and psychology of appetite regulation, and shares 3 major changes she made to her diet and lifestyle in order to find balance and satiety. Listen to learn more about the importance of protein-rich meals, eating three full meals a day, and the emotional and mental aspects of appetite regulation.
Timestamps
(1:16) Erin’s recent nighttime hunger
(3:53) Why hunger is a good thing
(13:44) Three changes to regulate appetite
(30:47) Physical and emotional aspects of appetite regulation
(33:15) Connection between stress and blood sugar
(37:39) Binge eating and joy: what’s the connection?
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One of the most profound shifts we can make this year is to place our health at the top of our priority list. It's not just about reacting to health crises; it's about nurturing a consistent, proactive approach to our well-being. This means making time, space, and budget for our health, and recognizing that we are worth the investment.
Our latest episode challenges the status quo and invites you to build a new health paradigm. We're talking about prioritizing health, taking responsibility, and embracing our whole selves. Listen on to hear about the official launch of the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective – and exactly WHY Erin created it.
Timestamps
(1:16) Big news: The Funk’tional Nutrition Collective is live
(4:56) Reflecting on the current health paradigm – and the need for a new model
(15:08) The five pillars for the new health paradigm
(30:43) Move beyond the diet culture / anti-diet culture dichotomy
(43:28) Breaking down the 4 bodies of health
(55:54) Journal prompts for personal growth and change
The Funk'tional Nutrition Collective has officially launched!
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There is a huge spectrum of opinions on the use of hormone replacement therapy. On one side, it’s presented as the only option to balance your hormones, and on the other, it’s villainized.
Today, Erin unpacks it all with Alise Greenfield, a Funk’tional Nutrition Academy graduate and NP with over a decade of experience in both conventional and functional medicine. Their discussion dives into the nitty-gritty of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), how it’s used, and what options are available on the market today. This episode offers a fresh perspective, challenging the narrative that aging for women must simply be accepted as "it is what it is."
Timestamps
(9:46) HRT vs BHRT: is BHRT really “natural”?
(20:07) Signs & symptoms that you may (or may not) be a good candidate for BHRT
(21:45) The 3 forms of estrogen & how each are dosed
(27:31) An unexpected protective benefit of bioidentical hormone therapy
(34:10) Monitoring BHRT & why the delivery method matters
(45:22) Debunking the history of fear behind BHRT - what the data tells us
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Alise Greenfield is a functional medicine nurse practitioner with a focus in women’s health and wellness. Her expertise includes hormone health, period problems, bio-identical hormone replacement and gut health, as well as skin health from an inside out perspective. She received her degrees from the University of New Hampshire. She has over a decade of experience in conventional and functional medicine in various settings. She has also been a patient herself with chronic Lyme and overcame complications by blending these two medicines. These experiences led her to the conviction there is no one right way to health and when combined appropriately, these two modalities can drastically improve people’s lives. Her practice is located in Dover, NH.
When she’s not working, you can find her in the kitchen cooking or baking gluten free treats, in the ocean on her stand up paddle board, spending time with her young daughter and husband, at the gym or reading an entertaining book.
This is a resource-rich episode for the next time you have to take antibiotics. Erin discusses specific tools to put in place so that antibiotics do the least amount of damage to your gut. She also helps you weigh out the pros and cons before taking antibiotics, and what to do to mitigate any issues if you do have to take them. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you know who is on — or has recently been on — antibiotics!
Timestamps
(10:56) Weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics
(16:44) What kind of probiotics are best?
(24:03) When should you take them?
(28:30) Supplements & herbs that support the gut lining
(30:43) How & why to support liver detoxification
(33:16) Foods to eat & foods to avoid
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If you’ve ever seen imbalanced cortisol on a hormone test and thought “how do I fix this?”, then this episode is for you.
There are MANY reasons for imbalanced cortisol, and Erin lays out many of them in this episode. But after 12 years of practice, there is something that she consistently sees as the NUMBER ONE reason for burnout, stress and cortisol issues. As a functional medicine practitioner, these are the 2 questions she asks anytime cortisol shows up as high or low on a hormone lab.
This is exactly what you need to uncover and correct burnout, stress, “adrenal fatigue” and cortisol issues – and prevent them from coming back again.
Timestamps
(3:55) 3 different ways to test cortisol
(5:47) Cortisol testing: should you even bother?
(14:11) Reasons for high & low cortisol
(19:41) How cortisol dysregulation opens up the doorway to other issues
(21:33) Overfunctioning & boundaries: a clash between 2 essential needs
(36:50) Are your relationships causing cortisol imbalance?
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Probiotics are a 77 billion dollar industry (2022) and are expected to grow even more in the next decade. We all know how important gut health is, so if there is an easy solution to our tummy troubles, we’re gonna take it. Since we’re spending a lot of money on probiotics, we should probably ask the question…are they worth it?
Today's show uses the current research to explain what probiotics CAN do, and what they probably CAN’T do. After listening, you can determine for yourself: should you be using them, and if so, what kind?
Erin will also discuss specific ways to introduce probiotics & prebiotics with success – including what she refers to as “Microdosing Probiotics” for folks who are ultra sensitive. You’ll also learn overall strategies to support your microbiome and build a better gut!
Timestamps
(3:58) Akkermansia & Pendulum probiotic: an update on what we're seeing with clients
(5:18) Can probiotics really "repopulate the gut"?
(15:22) Probiotics & leaky gut
(16:57) 4 probiotic types & customizing based on your symptoms
(26:55) Specific foods & strategies to feed healthy gut bacteria
(31:27) Sensitive to probiotics or prebiotics? Start here
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On today’s show, Erin talks to Dr. Jade Teta about all aspects of health - from stress management to metabolism to hormones to the best exercise for you. Dr. Jade has worked in-person with over 10,000 clients — most of them women. As a result, he’s become an expert in female metabolism, hormones and weight loss. His unique depth of knowledge makes him the perfect candidate for this well rounded discussion.
Timestamps
(8:51) The one adaptogen you haven’t yet heard about
(18:17) Metabolism: learn your language of biofeedback
(25:41) Safety vs Safeness & how these states affect your immune system
(32:37) Why thinking in the grey zone promotes health
(41:14) How to balance the weight loss equation for lasting results
(53:18) The top two types of exercise that everyone should be doing - plus one that may raise your hunger levels
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Dr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician and personal trainer with over 25 years of experience. The majority of his clients are women, so as a result, he’s become an expert in the unique attributes of the female metabolism and its hormonal strengths and challenges.
To date, he’s worked in-person with over 10,000 people, helping them achieve their weight loss and health goals. And he’s helped hundreds of thousands more with at-home programs he’s created.
Dr. Teta has a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, a distinct specialty of medicine focusing on lifestyle approaches to health, fitness and weight loss. He carries his license to practice medicine in Washington State and California where he is a registered primary care physician.
Dr. Teta writes and lectures internationally as a continuing education provider for the medical and fitness fields. He is the author of several other best-selling programs including Metabolic Aftershock and Metabolic Prime. He also contributed both the exercise and sport nutrition chapters to The Textbook of Natural Medicine, the most widely used natural medicine textbook in medical schools across the country.
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