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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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Today Erin addresses the concern, “I want to share more, but I’m afraid people will think I’m too egotistical or I’m a narcissist.” Listen in to learn why that isn’t true, and what you can learn from hearing other people’s stories.
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At The Funk’tional Nutritionist, we’ve seen that lasting solutions for our clients aren’t limited to functional medicine strategies alone. This is why Team FN has always utilized a truly root cause approach to healing, with resources and support for the body AND the mind. In this episode, Erin defines the Intuitive Functional Medicine™ approach, how it can be used in practice, and why it’s so important. This episode is intentionally designed to get you to think outside of the box and shake up some of your beliefs!
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Timestamps
(5:00) How intuitive medicine goes beyond functional medicine limitations
(8:02) Ancient wisdom, inner knowing and the divine masculine/feminine
(17:05) Tools to heal the four bodies
(22:07) The stories of your body as a root cause
(26:43) How to turn information into action
(41:42) Why it can be harmful to treat our beliefs as truths
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This is the first Get Lifted Thursdays episode! On Get Lifted episodes, you get to ask Erin anything and she will give her unfiltered hot take. Today Erin will share her #1 piece of business advice and how it relates to everyone - not just entrepreneurs.
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Back to school and the transition to fall has become synonymous with busyness. In this episode, Erin addresses the “chaos energy” that can accompany times of change. She explains how food plays an impactful role on your mental state, and why it’s important to evaluate food choices for both yourself and your family. Throughout this episode you’ll hear thought-provoking questions designed to help you assess the impact of busyness on you and those around you — and alternatives for a more positive effect. This is not your typical “back to school” conversation!
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Timestamps
(6:09) School lunches, food cravings and the brain
(12:22) Using food as a grounding anchor
(14:30) The ripple effect: your reactions and how they influence others
(23:21) How to set intention for massive change
(24:42) Why you default to “busy” — and what it means
(31:59) Questions to reflect on during times of transition
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Candida, a type of fungus, can trigger skin issues when it overgrows. Dealing with these conditions goes beyond just a topical treatment — oftentimes it’s an inside job.
Here at The Funk’tional Nutritionist, we regularly see clients with skin concerns, so today Team FN dives into the intricate relationship between fungal overgrowth and its effects on the skin. By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a solid grasp of what causes Candida overgrowth, how to recognize it, and effective ways to find relief.
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Timestamps
(7:29) Candida-related skin issues & other symptoms
(12:32) How to test & assess for overgrowth
(21:53) Common triggers for Candida
(26:28) Foundational treatment steps
(36:06) Why antifungals & the “Candida diet” aren’t enough
(42:22) Diet recommendations for Candida
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In this episode, Erin shares specific and accessible practices for anxiety, many of which are free and can be utilized right away. These strategies aren’t just helpful for immediate relief — they can also become daily rituals that will invite a better connection with your thoughts and your anxiety’s messages for you.
A continuation of last week's episode on anxiety root causes, this conversation will give you clear strategies and resources to start feeling good again.
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Timestamps
(2:45) Morning practices for real change
(7:35) Coffee alternatives & nutrition as a safety signal
(26:47) A new approach to experiencing emotions
(34:16) EFT, brain waves & rituals
(42:40) Herbs to support your nervous system
(45:56) Breathwork you can try NOW
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Anxiety can feel like a heavy burden that keeps you from doing the things you love and being your healthiest self. However, navigating anxiety becomes far more manageable once we understand how it happens and harness it as a means of communication with our body.
On today’s episode, Erin delves into the foundational aspects of anxiety. This includes a breakdown of the brain’s physiological response when anxiety is triggered, as well as an exploration of the seven most common causes of this mental state. For real-world strategies, Erin shares solutions to anxiety that can transform it from a burden to a pathway for self-awareness and healing. You can use the tools in this episode to uncover what your anxiety may be telling you, learn how to listen to its signs, and support your overall well-being.
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Timestamps
(4:08) Anxiety: What’s actually happening in the brain?
(14:38) The #1 cause of anxiety symptoms
(19:10) Thyroid, hormones & your mood
(28:14) Gut-brain axis
(36:29) What your anxiety may be telling you
(42:58) Questions to ask yourself to uncover your root causes of anxiety
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Recently, Erin was approached by the Los Angeles Times to share her insights on navigating diet culture. With the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice we encounter daily, finding personal solutions can be quite a struggle. One of the questions raised during the interview was about the impact of "What I eat in a day" posts on social media, which sparked the idea for this insightful episode.
Tune in as Erin shares her thoughts on evaluating nutrition advice and what to look for in a trusted source. She also walks through exactly what she eats in a day, how she fuels her body to be the healthiest version of herself — and why. This episode will give you the confidence to pick and choose what best suits your own life. There are tons of specific recommendations that you don’t want to miss!
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Timestamps:
(3:20) How to spot trustworthy nutrition advice
(5:11) “What I eat in a day” posts - Beneficial or superficial?
(12:56) Erin’s morning routine: Coffee, exercise & workout fuel
(20:01) Nutrient-dense smoothie formula
(29:09) Salads, salmon, & other simple lunch ideas
(38:56) Satisfy your sweet tooth with healthy desserts
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Have you ever wondered where your collagen comes from? A recent article on the sourcing of several popular collagen brands has people concerned and feeling less confident in how to identify ethically sourced ingredients. To tackle the topic of ethical sourcing head-on, Erin sat down with Organifi’s CEO, Mae Steigler. Organifi is a company known for the responsible and transparent sourcing of their ingredients, so we knew this would be an insightful conversation.
Join Erin and Mae as they delve into a critical discussion about supplement sourcing during this conversation - including why Erin’s stance has changed on supplementation in general over the years. As two CEOs who run their companies with similar core values, Erin and Mae also explore team dynamics, and how the concept of alignment in business relates to the company’s purpose and community.
Mae Steigler serves as CEO of Organifi, maker of premium, great-tasting adaptogenic blends. Responsible for the brand’s overall alignment, Mae is driven by her passion and responsibility for the development of Organifi’s people and processes, having played a key role in building the company since its inception in 2014 to an average growth of 60% CAGR year over year, since inception. With Mae’s leadership, Organifi has been named one of INC. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, four times, and awarded Forbes Great Places to Work, for the last three years.
Timestamps:
(10:17) The importance of sourcing quality ingredients
(11:08) What to look for in a collagen product
(13:26) Why third party validation matters
(16:10) Glyphosate residue free - what does it mean and why is it important?
(21:05) How supplementation can remove obstacles to health
(32:03) Entrepreneurship, alignment and effective team dynamics
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Did you know that recurring or “chronic” symptoms are actually “neuroplastic” or hardwired into the brain and nervous system? When symptoms are chronic and hardwired, the solutions are no longer ONLY physical. Since chronic symptoms have a mind and nervous system component, it’s imperative that we address them from a mind and nervous system perspective, too.
Tune into today’s discussion on the importance of respecting the mental, emotional, and energetic aspects of the body, how to do so without bypassing what's happening at the physical level, and why fixating on one path or another can cause missed opportunities for full healing.
Timestamps:
(7:31) Case Studies: When to explore beyond the physical
(14:08) Difference between physical and neuroplastic symptoms
(20:34) Tools to interrupt mental or symptom patterns
(26:06) DMN (Default Mode Network) & disrupting our identity
(32:59) Manifest Your Health™ methodology
(39:15) A message for practitioners
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