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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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Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine who was initially introduced to functional medicine as a patient. She specializes in Histamine Intolerance, Thyroid disease & Autoimmune disease and hopes to help others regain their life as functional medicine helped her regain hers. Listen in as I sit down with her to discuss thyroid health, thyroid testing, the #1 most effective thing you should do for your adrenals, Hashimoto’s, Low T3 Syndrome, HYPER-thyroidism, and more.
In this episode:
-Specific markers to ask for “full thyroid panel”
-Conventional lab ranges vs/ functional lab ranges
-The problem with waiting to test for antibodies
-Diagnostic criteria for Hashimoto’s
-Where to start with thyroid dysfunction
-The tests that Dr. Campbell recommends
-Gluten + Hashimoto’s
-The thyroid - liver connection
-The interplay between sex hormones + thyroid
-Estrogen + Hashimoto’s
-Testing for Epstein-Barr virus
-The #1 most effective thing you should do for your adrenals
-Thyroid medication - do you need to stop??
-Postpartum immune & thyroid flare ups
-What about HYPER-thyroidism?
-Low T3 Syndrome
-Why you’ve GOTTA fix your gut!
-Is it possible to get Hashimoto’s in remission
-The problem with chasing thyroid antibodies
Your Ultimate Thyroid Guide: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/442810?v=7
The 30-day thyroid reset plan book: https://amzn.to/2XEjkJG
Join the Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
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/
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Body Weight Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp
This week we attempt to answer the question: can functional nutrition and intuitive eating coexist? Plus, our response to the NYT opinion piece “Smash the Wellness Industry”.
This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion, so be sure to tune into episode 65 as we continue the conversation.
In this episode:
-Intuitive Eating founders
-HAES movement -- what it represents
-Fat shaming in medicine
-Thin privilege
-Our problems with how HAES is represented
-How I use intuitive eating & HAES principles in my practice
-Do all foods really fit?
-Is BMI BS?
-Determining your healthiest weight
Carb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project
Everything you know about obesity is wrong article: https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/everything-you-know-about-obesity-is-wrong/
This week I got to interview a therapist about the all-too-common burnout. Samantha Osborne shares root cause solutions & ways to make a lasting impact on your burnout. Listen in as we discuss the difference between burnout and stress, why our bodies weren’t designed for burnout, how to know when your stress load is HIGH, setting up boundaries and more.
In this episode:
-The difference between burnout and stress
-Why our bodies weren’t designed for burnout
-Allostatic loads
-Why you have to turn off your faucet
-How do you know when your stress load is HIGH
-Investing in Alternative Identities
-Short term focus vs. focusing on the long play
-Discerning when to say yes and when to say no
-Setting up Boundaries
-Why asking for help is so hard
-How to restructure work to Increase efficiency and decrease workload
-Using burnout as a tool
Check out Erin’s upcoming Hormone Program: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Samantha Osborne http://samanthaosbornetherapy.com
Find Samantha on instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthamichelleosborne/
Today I’m re-releasing an episode I recorded last year, almost to the day! I was originally answering a listener question about Lyme disease prevention but I ended up getting so much more into overall immune health, gut health, and everything I said is so similar to what we’re all experiencing and going through right now. Even if you’ve listened to this episode before, I encourage listening to it again.
In this episode:
-Chronic Lyme and Chronic Fatigue
-Post-Treatment Lyme Syndrome
-Antibiotic effects on mitochondria
-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
Find all resources mentioned in this episode here: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/29/episode-62-lyme-prevention-amp-gut-health
“Every person on earth is here because of their mother’s menstrual cycle. It really makes you think: why don’t we have more reverence and appreciation for the it?”
In today’s episode I’m sitting down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday. She is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and has a lot wisdom to share. Tune in as we cover topics like the power of cycle tracking, what it means when you skip periods, what a normal, healthy cycle looks like (and why you need to know), how to start paying attention to your cycle, and the best ways to track your ovulation and hormones.
In this episode:
-The power of cycle tracking
-What is a vital sign?
-Female Athlete Triad
-Osteoporosis risk factors
-What does it mean when you skip periods
-What a normal, healthy cycle looks like (and why you need to know)
-Why PMS is NOT NORMAL
-What to do if you have severe cramping and bleeding
-What your diet has to do with your PMS symptoms
-How your personal care products contribute to your cramps
-How to start paying attention to your cycle
-The best ways to track ovulation
-The best ways to track your hormones
-3 main signs of fertility
-Rhythm Method vs. Fertility Awareness Method
-IUDs and Copper IUDs
-Using your cycle to plan your life
Find Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and her podcast: http://fertilityfriday.com/
The Fifth Vital Sign (BUY THIS BOOK!) https://amzn.to/2EC6zEj
Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/
Get on Adrenals | Thyroid | Hormones Group Program Wait List https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
Maybe you’re coming around to the idea that chronic under-eating and yo-yo dieting has contributed to some of your health issues. Maybe you’re starting to understand that in order to get well, you might need to do the EXACT OPPOSITE of what diet culture tells you. In order to feel better (balance hormones/reduce fatigue/support fertility/support immune system) you might actually have to EAT MORE and WORKOUT LESS.
BUT WHAT THE F DO YOU IF YOU’RE SCARED SHITLESS?
What happens when the "fit, thin, healthy girl” starts to gain weight?
In this episode I interview Denver based NTP and women’s health coach Jessica Christin. Jess shares her story of disordered eating, over-exercise, and the identity crisis that came with taking charge of her health.
In this episode we discuss:
-Who she blames for her battle with disordered eating
-Exercise addiction
-When eating dysfunction is the societal norm
-Food & exercise control
-Tools to use when you feel out of control
-When weight gain trigger loss of identity
-What to do if you don’t handle stress well
-Why your practitioner can’t do the work for you
-Self love + recovery
-What do your relationships have to do with your food intake?
Get on Adrenals | Thyroid | Hormones Group Program Wait List https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones
Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
Follow Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesspureliving/
Jessica Christin: https://jessicachristin.com/
My interview with Jess on her podcast: https://jessicachristin.com/episode-16-the-dangers-of-putting-yourself-second-with-erin-holt/
You Are Enough book: https://amzn.to/2Jz1C2h
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
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/
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Tune in for this listener question episode! I answer questions on homemade ghee, spirulina health benefits & drawbacks, laws, rules, and beyond, and cooking oils & smoke points -- what are the best options? I also offer some advice for future nutritionists & RDs, regulations for dietitians in the US, my thoughts on Plant Paradox, and lectins & nightshades.
In this episode:
-Homemade ghee
-Spirulina health benefits & drawbacks
-Cooking oils & smoke points -- what are the best options?
-Laws, rules, regulations for dietitians in the US and beyond
-Advice for future nutritionists & RDs
-Thoughts on Plant Paradox
-Lectins & nightshades The Funk'tional Nutritionist: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/
Work with Kyle: https://rootdownnutrition.com/
Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/
Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/
Resources mentioned on this show:
Tin Star Foods ghee: https://amzn.to/2GGLLwD
4th & Heart ghee: https://amzn.to/2GBPaLN
Kettle and Fire broth: https://amzn.to/2PuHfnA
Spirulina: https://amzn.to/2DwRMdt
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