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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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This quick n dirty episode is for you if taking antibiotics is a struggle for your gut. I talk about the specific tools to put in place to do the least amount of damage, weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics, and if you must - what can be done to help with those issues.
In this episode:
-Weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics
-What kind of probiotics are best?
-When should you take them?
-Gut-healing supplements, herbs and foods
-Dietary strategies
-Foods to eat & foods to avoid
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The conversation in this episode is a little different because it’s coming straight from my heart. We’re celebrating three years of the Funk’tional Nutrition podcast and it feels like I’m sitting and talking with friends. But don’t worry, there’s plenty to learn in this episode. If you’re suffering from anxiety, this episode is for you. I talk about herbs and supplements that work for anxiety, ways to process anxiety, and what to do when it feels like nothing is working.
In this episode:
-Podcast giveaway + Podcast boundaries
-Questions I am asking myself right now
-A conversation about the past week
-Resources from Black educators
-Herbs & supplements that work for anxiety
-How to sleep better
-Food as self care
-Calming & grounding practices
-Ways to process anxiety
-Energy work for anxiety
-When nothing else works for anxiety
-Emotional competence
Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
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Resources mentioned on this show:
Chrissy King http://chrissyking.com/
Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals: How to Show Up Better https://linktr.ee/iamchrissyking Dr. Tee Willaims Foundations of Social Justice Online Course https://imdrtee.com/foundations-self-paced/
Leesa Renee Hall https://www.patreon.com/leesareneehall/posts Inner Field Trip & writing guides & articles offered through Leesa’s Patreon account Layla Saad Me and White Supremacy NYT Bestselling book http://laylafsaad.com/instagram-books Rachel Cargle The Great Unlearn https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn/posts Online learning platform offered through Patreon Episode 43: Intersectional Feminism & the Co-opting of Movements: Interview with Chrissy King https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/1/20/episode-43-intersectional-feminism-amp-the-co-opting-of-movements-interview-with-chrissy-king
Episode 89: Root Causes of Anxiety with Kaely RD https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/3/3/episode-89-root-causes-of-anxiety-with-kaely-rd
Right now, everyone’s going gaga over Vitamin D. You’ve most likely heard about Vitamin D deficiency and COVID complications, but the truth is a whole lot is not quite certain. Given the integral role that Vitamin D plays in your immune system functioning, it makes sense. In this episode I cover topics like foods and nutrients to support Vitamin D, how to supplement, and how to know if you may be deficient. Tune in to have all of your Vitamin D questions answered!
In this episode:
-Foods and nutrients to support vitamin D
-How to get get safe sun exposure
-How much time in the sun do you need?
-Do I need to supplement in the winter? In the summer?
-How do you know if you’re deficient?
-Are there signs/symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
-When to retest vitamin D
-How to supplement
-Risks of over-supplementation
-General recommendations for Vitamin D status
-People who are prone to deficiency
-Reasons for LOW vitamin D
-What to do if you can’t get your levels up
Resources mentioned:
Safe suncare: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt?goto=products/skin-care?filters=sun-protection
Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
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This episode is so relevant to everything that we’re all experiencing right now, so I decided to re-release it. Even if you’ve heard it before, I would recommend listening again - I feel like there’s a lot of really important points that need to be underscored. It’s not just what we’re doing at this time, it’s also a mindset shift. So, I go into germ theory as we all try to shift from a mindset of fear to a mindset of understanding, empowerment and control over our bodies, minds, and health.
In this episode:
-Chronic Lyme and Chronic Fatigue
-Post-Treatment Lyme Syndrome
-Antibiotic effects on mitochondria
-What to do if you have to take antibiotics
-Benefits of NAC
-How to support mitochondrial health (read: energy)
-Why Germ Theory Got it Wrong
-Gut health + immune function
-Two most important things to do for your health
-The best ways to get vitamin D
-Supplements for immune support
-Lyme prevention
-What to do if you get bit by a tick
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In this episode I have an interview with Dr. Devin Houston PHD, who is the founder and CEO of Houston Enzymes. We’re answering so many questions about enzymes, like: Is it possible to have an enzyme deficiency? How can lactose intolerance increase with age? How quickly do enzymes work? We also discuss other topics like reflux at night, the problem with food sensitivity testing, why it’s important to get a “headstart” on food breakdown, and more.
In this episode:
-Enzyme 101
-Is it possible to have an enzyme deficiency?
-How lactose intolerance increases with age
-Why it’s important to get a “headstart” on food breakdown
-Keto + high fat diets without a gallbladder
-How dietary fat impacts stomach emptying and digestion
-Reflux at night
-How the gallbladder works and what happens when it gets removed
-How quickly do enzymes work?
-Is longterm use of digestive enzymes problematic?
-Can your body stop producing them?
-How pancreatic enzymes are released
-Optimal time to take digestive enzymes
-Where to start with food intolerances
-The problem with food sensitivity testing
-Polyphenols in plants + histamine reactions
-Safety in children
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There is this collective freak out happening with most small business owners about what to do with their businesses moving forward. So, I’m talking about something different - business - which is why this is a bonus episode. I’m sharing some of what’s in my head, like how to be a leader and why you need to be a leader, what NOT to do on social media, where to invest your time, and what to watch out for. I also cover how my mid-pandemic program launch went. Tune in if you’re a small business owner!
In this episode:
-BE A LEADER
-What not to do on social media
-Why I’m not a huge fan of the V word
-Where to invest your time
-WHO to invest your time with
-What to watch out for
-Should you lower your prices?
-Is Launching & Selling taboo right now?
-How my mid-pandemic program launch went
-Some inner secrets of how I grew by business
-Big announcement: My practitioner training coming SOON!
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We’re continuing to dig into intermittent fasting in this episode (continued from last week) and we get into intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, who should NOT do intermittent fasting, what fasting does to your hormones, and much more. I also answer some listener questions that came in about this particular topic.
In this episode:
-Intermittent fasting as weight loss tool
-Biomarker improvements with intermittent fasting
-Who should NOT do intermittent fasting
-When is fasting contraindicated?
-Considerations for disordered eating history
-What fasting does to your hormones
-Fasting and the thyroid
-What’s leptin got to do with it?
-How to start
-Different ways to approach intermittent fasting
-Different intermittent fasting schedules
-How to transition away from fasting
-Signs it’s time to stop
Join the Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
HOUSTON ENZYMES Coupon Code: houston20 to save 20% Apply at checkout at www.houstonenzymes.com *not to be combined with any other discounts. Good for your first order. One use per household. Expires May 31, 2020
Resources mentioned in this show:
Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/16/w96fndlyzhz5f71t2xpqbffjvp4nav
Episode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2
Episode 79: When You’re Scared to Stop Dieting: A Convo with Wellness Lately https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/12/19/episode-79-when-youre-scared-to-stop-dieting-a-convo-with-wellness-lately
Episode 77: Opting out of Diet Culture and Cultivating Self Trust https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/11/25/episode-77-opting-out-of-diet-culture-and-cultivating-self-trust
Episode 69: Morals, Stigma, Shame & 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
Early Time-Restricted Feeding Improves Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Pressure, and Oxidative Stress Even without Weight Loss in Men with Prediabetes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413118302535
This episode is a deep dive into metabolic health and why it’s so important. Can intermittent fasting be a therapeutic tool? What are the different ways to approach intermittent fasting? What are the pros & cons of a fat fast? Tune in to find out.
In this episode:
-Time restricted eating
-Different ways to approach intermittent fasting
-Pros & Cons of a fat fast
-Benefits of intermittent fasting
-Fasting and the gut
-What does circadian rhythm have to do with it?
-Conditions where fasting can be helpful
-What you need to know about insulin
-Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance and high blood sugars
-Lab markers of metabolic syndrome
-Brain health in menopause
-PCOS
-How to reverse insulin resistance New handle on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ The Carb Compatibility Project starts May 11th https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project CCP weekly workouts provided by: https://www.steamhousenh.com/ https://www.blazenh.com/
Resources: Role of therapeutic fasting in women’s health: An overview https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4960941/
The effect of fasting on the important molecular mechanisms related to cancer treatment http://eprints.mums.ac.ir/4867/
Intermittent fasting interventions for treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://insights.ovid.com/crossref?an=01938924-201802000-00016
Early Time-Restricted Feeding Improves Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Pressure, and Oxidative Stress Even without Weight Loss in Men with Prediabetes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413118302535
Lack of Sleep May Increase Calorie Consumption https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/lack-sleep-may-increase-calorie-consumption
Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161102130724.htm
Magnesium Deficiency Is Associated With Insulin Resistance in Obese Children https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/28/5/1175
Insulin translates unfavourable lifestyle into obesity. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30541568
Hyperinsulinemia: a Cause of Obesity? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28466412
Circadian clocks and insulin resistance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30531917
Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000668
Intermittent fasting confers protection in CNS autoimmunity by altering the gut microbiota https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6460288/
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&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 & 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 & 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 & 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
If you struggle with setting boundaries, and end up burnt out, this episode is for you. I’m interviewing Audrey Holt, who is the founder of the Fortitude & Flow® Process which fuses movement and mindfulness to create sustainable action. We talk about how burnout builds, why anxiety is contagious, and why it’s so hard to set boundaries.
In this episode:
-How burnout builds
-Snacking + the vagus nerve
-How we regulate our nervous systems through other people
-Why anxiety is contagious
-A Big Boundaries Discussion
-Why it’s so hard to set boundaries
-On lowering expectations
-Why you need to drop the ball
-What’s your body asking of you right now?
-Somatic practices
Resources mentioned:
Audrey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortitudeandflow/
Standing Still Collective: https://fortitudeandflow.com/standing-still-collective/
Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist: https://www.erinholthealth.com/membership Erin on Insta: https://instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist
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