15 Minute Matrix

For the final episode of the 15-Minute Matrix (sad, but true!) I finalize our deep dive into the topic of satiety, continuing the conversation from my first episode, linked below. As a bonus, I answer questions I received regarding the what, why and how of satiety.  Click here to learn more about Andrea and the Functional Nutrition Alliance Click here to visit Andrea’s website and learn more about her work The post Mapping Satiety with Andrea Nakayama – Part Two #376 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Can there be growth within suffering? If you know me and my story, you know that Posttraumatic Growth is an important way that I frame my experience. And in this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Dushyanthi Satchi about this very topic. Dushyanthi walks us through a beautiful journey of suffering and healing with compassion, awareness, and acceptance.  Click here to learn more about Dushyanthi Satchi and her work  The post Mapping Post Traumatic Growth with Dushyanthi Satchi #375 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is commonly looked at as the “end point” in a client or patient’s diagnosis. But Dr. Diane Mueller helps us to flip the script and challenges practitioners to ask “WHY” someone may be experiencing chronic fatigue. (Hint: It’s multifactorial!) Click here to learn more about Dr. Diane Mueller and her work  The post Mapping Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Dr. Diane Mueller #374 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Bioindividuality matters. We know this in health and nutrition. Yet increased protein consumption is a hot topic in today’s health space and it can be easy to lose sight of where individuality may play a role in our recommendations — even when it comes to protein intake. Dr. Lamming joins me on this episode to discuss if the early clinical findings support a higher protein diet inclusive of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), or not, and for whom.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Lamming and his work The post Mapping BCAAs with Dr. Dudley Lamming #373 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Warren Bishop joins me on this episode to discuss the important topic of heart attacks and heart disease. We explore how to assess risk factors for coronary artery disease, turn cholesterol risk factors upside down, and put our understanding of what we do and don’t know about heart attacks through a more functional lens. Click here to learn more about Dr. Bishop and his work Click here to learn more about Dr. Bishop’s books  The post Mapping Heart Attacks with Dr. Warrick Bishop #372 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Registered Dietician, Maya Feller, joins me for a delightful conversation around cultures, the foods we eat, and her upcoming cookbook “Eating From Our Roots”. I love so much about this discussion — particularly the ways in which we can unlearn wellness dogma and embrace the messages and traditions of our ancestors as a key part of the healing process. Click here to learn more about Maya Feller and her work Click here to learn more about Maya’s new book “Eating From Our Roots” The post Mapping Eating from our Roots with Maya Feller #371 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We’re all aware of the impact of pollution on our health, but how often do we concern ourselves with the quality of the air within our daily environments? In this episode, Michael Rubino, mold and air quality expert, enlightens us on why home air quality can be the missing puzzle piece in health and health outcomes.  Click here to visit Michael’s website The Mold MedicClick here to learn more about the “The Mold Medic” book Click here to learn more about Michael Rubino and his home cleanse The post Mapping Air Quality with Michael Rubino #370 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Julie Reisler, founder of the Life Designer® Coach Academy, joins me on this episode to discuss the heart, and how tuning in to our heart, our “heartset”, and our inner needs can be transformative to our own healing, as well as those we serve. Healing cannot happen when we bypass this important connection. Tune-in to learn more! Click here to learn more about Julie Reisler and her work Click here to learn more about Julie’s books  The post Mapping Heartset with Julie Reisler #369 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Frederic Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, joins me today to talk about forgiveness. While we hear “easier said than done”, forgiveness is a lifelong habit. Dr. Luskin provides insight and direction on ways to create this healthy habit, and he reminds us that forgiveness is a teachable skill.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Frederic LuskinClick here to learn more about Dr. Luskin’s books The post Replay: Mapping Forgiveness with Dr. Frederic Luskin #318 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Gregory Eckel, co-founder of the Nature Cures Clinic, shares his unique take on longevity, which was born of his own loss. Instead of asking how long we can live, he discusses how the focus can shift to what gifts we possess, and the legacy we may wish to leave behind. This is a perspective we can all bring to the support and care we deliver.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Greg Eckel and his work Click here to for Greg’s YouTube channel The post Mapping Longevity with Dr. Greg Eckel #368 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this podcast episode we’re going to get political, as Courtney Swan shares her passion about food quality, specifically fake meats, and the role our governments and food industry play in promoting these highly inflammatory foods. Courntey does a great job of breaking down the dysfunction in today’s food supply and outlining the steps we […] The post Mapping Fake Meats with Courtney Swan #367 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this delicious bite-sized episode, Andrea Gentl takes us on a delightful journey into the world of culinary mushrooms, highlighting the benefits and varied ways we can all introduce mushrooms into our daily routines. Be sure to check out the show notes for a link to Andrea’s beautiful book on the topic! Click here to […] The post Mapping Culinary Mushrooms with Andrea Gentl #366 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Magdalena Wszelaki returns to the 15MM to discuss fibrocystic breasts — a topic that is more common than we think, yet is not always taken seriously among medical practitioners. As usual, Magdalena does a beautiful job of speaking into fibrocystic breasts, the root causes and remedies we can consider to help manage both discomfort and […] The post Mapping Fibrocystic Breasts with Magdalena Wszelaki #365 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In the world of Functional Nutrition, we’re well aware there are root causes to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and that IBS is a catch-all that doesn’t often lead to many next steps in care. Addressing symptoms will likely take more than just dietary changes, and certainly more than an IBS diagnosis alone. Sarah Kay Hoffman, […] The post Mapping IBS with Sarah Kay Hoffman #364 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I welcome board-certified physician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Sara Gottfried back to the podcast to help us take a deep dive into ketamine and ketamine therapy. Ketamine has shown potential in helping patients with chronic ailments, and Dr. Sara helps us to understand its significant promise for those with therapy resistant depression. […] The post Mapping Ketamine with Dr. Sara Gottfried #363 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this episode of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast we’ll focus on polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. Dr. Shala Salem’s approach to addressing PCOS in her clinic and with fertility patients is both refreshing and “outside the box.” She combines physiological understanding, bioindividuality, and compassion with practical next steps in working with her patients suffering with […] The post Mapping Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Dr. Shala Salem #362 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I welcome Dr. Terry Whals back to the podcast to discuss what she’s best known for, her work and understanding (both personal and professional) of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Wahls takes us through the matrix, mapping the intricacies of MS and how we can best bring true Functional thinking to the support […] The post Mapping Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Terry Wahls #361 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

This episode is deep and resonant, centering around the topic of light. Join me and my guest, Dr. Jacob Liberman, for a fascinating conversation on the power of light and its function in guiding every single step we take and every single cell in our body. Click here to learn more about Dr. Liberman and […] The post Mapping Light & Vision with Dr. Jacob Liberman #360 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Joe Cohen, founder and CEO of SelfDecode joins me to discuss genomics, but more specifically our polygenic risk score. Joe, flips the script from focusing on one gene (or SNP), and instead shines a lens on how we consider a multitude of genes, along with presenting signs and symptoms, to determine what’s true for the […] The post Mapping Polygenic Risk Scoring with Joe Cohen #359 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Jennifer Fugo, Clinical Nutritionist and founder of Skinterrupt discusses all things H.pylori in this episode. This is a true mini “masterclass”, where Jen takes us on a deep dive into causes, symptoms and next steps in working with clients through their myriad H.pylori signs and symptoms. Don’t miss this one! Click here to learn more […] The post Mapping H.pylori with Jennifer Fugo #358 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Kim Vopni, a pelvic floor specialist (also known as The Vagina Coach), joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss the world of kegels. Our exploration takes us to conversations about incontinence, movement, breathwork, sexual pleasure, and more, and why kegel exercises and the pelvic floor matter. Click here to learn more about […] The post Mapping Kegels with Kim Vopni #357 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this episode, Dr. Loretta G. Breuning joins me to discuss the mammal brain with a focus on dopamine and the dopamine pathways. Dr. Breuning talks into the common belief that we may be lacking in dopamine vs. the reality that human’s dopamine is wired by past experiences. It’s something we can befriend, cultivate, and […] The post Mapping Dopamine with Dr. Loretta Breuning #356 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

When the topic of the pelvic floor comes to mind, we tend to think of women’s pelvic floor issues. Dr. Domenic Fraboni helps to shift our perspective and dispel the misconception that the male pelvic floor does not need our attention as well. In this episode we discuss why the male pelvic floor matters for […] The post Mapping The Male Pelvic Floor with Dr. Domenic Fraboni #355 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

What’s your calling? What matters most to you? Joy Chudacoff joins me on this poignant episode to discuss alignment in life and work. Through intentional habits and awareness, we can align ourselves with what’s most important in all areas of our lives. Click here to learn more about Joy Chudacoff and her work The post Mapping Alignment with Joy Chudacoff #354 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Physical Therapist, Dr. Jen Fraboni, joins me today to discuss pain in the sacroiliac (SI) joint. She explores what contributes to this low hip and back pain and the steps we can help our clients and patients take to tame the flames that pain them. Dr. Jen also debunks a popular myth about how to […] The post Mapping SI Pain with Dr. Jen Fraboni #353 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

I’ll confess that I’m a bit obsessed with posture. That’s why I was so thrilled to have a conversation with international yoga pioneer and Physical Therapist Lara Heimann about the topic. In this episode Lara helps us to explore how posture impacts all body systems and overall health. Posture (like breath) may be one of […] The post Mapping Posture with Lara Heimann #352 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Meenal Lele is author of the important book “The Baby and the Biome”, and today we discuss the microbiome through the lens of our babies and their health. We’ll explore the key differences between a baby’s microbiome and that in an adult human, and get super tactical about how to reframe our thinking for long […] The post Mapping The Baby Microbiome with Meenal Lele #351 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I’m thrilled to share a conversation with face yoga expert, Danielle Collins. Danielle helps us to explore the benefits of supporting the lymphatic system with facial touch, massage, and acupressure techniques that intertwine ancient practices with modern science and understanding. She also speaks into the rewards that can be experienced by implementing […] The post Mapping Face Yoga with Danielle Collins #350 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Ericka Goodwin joins me on this episode to address the imposter syndrome that we all feel at one point or another. Dr. Goodwin is on a mission to help us Be Better, Do Better, and Live Better. While this discussion centers around negative self-talk, Dr. Goodwin provides insight, tools and deep wisdom on how […] The post Mapping Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Ericka Goodwin #349 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Ani Rostomyan is a Doctor of Pharmacy, Holistic Pharmacist and Functional Medicine Practitioner for a powerful episode discussing the field of pharmacogenomics. This is a fascinating conversation on ways to incorporate an emerging field into our comprehensive care, particularly for those who suffer chronic health challenges — from cancer to mental health struggles to […] The post Mapping Pharmacogenomics with Dr. Ani Rostomyan #348 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

MJ Renshaw is a healing guide, founder of Earth Oil, and my new go-to for understanding the powers of breathwork. She joins me on this episode for a conversation about the physiological impact of how we breathe. Before you go running to fancy protocols be sure to check in with your client or patient about […] The post Mapping Breathwork with MJ Renshaw #347 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this solo episode, I invite you into the world of satiety. In Part One of this two-part series on satiety, I’ll focus on three of the five influencing factors involved in satiety. Tune-in to learn what those five physiological factors that influence our feelings of fullness are, and what we can do to help […] The post Mapping Satiety with Andrea Nakayama #346 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I welcome Dr. Jill Carnahan back to the 15-Minute Matrix to discuss one of our most requested topics… diverticulitis. Dr. Jill walks us through the intricacies of diverticulitis, the distinction from diverticulosis, and the necessary steps we can take to best support our patients. I always appreciate Dr. Jill’s targeted explanations and […] The post Mapping Diverticulitis with Dr. Jill Carnahan #345 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

David R. Kopacz, MD is here to discuss the very important topic of the cost of caring. This cost is one that impacts all healers due to myriad factors, from institutional barriers to isolation. Dr. Kopacz helps us to understand the impact to the self (and the soul) as well as the steps we can […] The post Mapping the Cost of Caring with Dr. David Kopacz #344 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this episode of the podcast I’m thrilled to welcome back author, researcher and friend Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna has written another phenomenal book called “Girls on the Brink” exploring the impact today’s societal pressures have on our girls, their brains, and their immune responses. This is an important episode uncovering some critical connections. Click […] The post Mapping the Female Stress-Immune Response with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #343 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Functional Nutritionist Karen Kennedy joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss the benefits of blood sugar monitoring and more specifically how using a continuous glucose monitor can alter a patient’s outcomes and agency. CGMs are a hot topic today and Karen demystifies the complexities and the how-to’s! Click here to learn more […] The post Mapping Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Karen Kennedy #342 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Sarah Thompson is a Functional Medicine Practitioner who specializes in maternity care. On this episode of the 15-Minute Matrix she joins me to discuss labor and delivery and the importance of applying a functional medicine approach to maternal care. This is another great master class on a critically important topic! Click here to learn more […] The post Mapping Labor and Delivery with Sarah Thompson #341 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this episode I welcome Dr. Tabitha A. Lowry to the mic. Dr. Tabitha is a naturopathic and integrative medicine physician with a strong passion for women’s health. Our discussion today centers around uterine fibroids, what causes fibroids and how we can better understand and address them through a functional medicine lens — moving away […] The post Mapping Fibroids with Dr. Tabitha Lowry #340 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Medical historian Dr. Elena Conis joins me on the podcast to discuss the fascinating history of the chemical DDT and its devastating effects on our environment and our health. She dives into the challenges that can occur when we “pollute now and understand and regulate later.” Click here to learn more about Dr. Conis’s book […] The post Mapping DDT with Dr. Elena Conis #339 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I welcome Megan Liebmann back to the 15-Minute Matrix to discuss Slow Medicine. Slow Medicine is rooted in the concept that through education and community we invite our clients and patients to be heard, to be curious, and to invite true and sustainable transformation to occur. Click here to learn more about Megan Liebmann […] The post Mapping Slow Medicine with Megan Liebmann #338 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

I invited environmental toxin expert Lara Adler back to the mic to discuss BPA and the many health dangers and impacts behind the family of bisphenols. You’re likely familiar with BPA, but what is it, and what physiological damage can it cause? Lara takes us on a deep dive into the importance of this lifestyle […] The post Mapping BPA with Lara Adler #337 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Functional Medicine Doctor Maggie Yu joins me today to discuss blood sugar balance and how she found blood sugar management to be so critical in helping patients with chronic health conditions including autoimmunity and hormone imbalances. Blood sugar management… it’s a Non-Negotiable! Click here to learn more about Dr. Maggie Yu Click here to learn […] The post Mapping Blood Sugar Balance with Dr. Maggie Yu #336 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Brunem Warshaw is a clinical herbalist and wellness educator who weaves scientific and intuitive approaches together to support people through their healing journeys with the assistance of plant medicines. In this episode we discuss their work combining herbalism and polyvagal theory and the profound benefits that come from this synergy, particularly for those who have […] The post Mapping Polyvagal Herbalism with Brunem Warshaw #335 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Pharmacist Amy Lamb joins me on this episode to discuss drug nutrient interactions. This can be confusing for some practitioners who may not understand the pharmacodynamics of the drugs that their client or patient is taking but have no fear… Amy breaks down how to think about this and some key interactions to look for […] The post Mapping Drug-Nutrient Interactions with Amy Lamb #334 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today we’re talking about Food Story with Ian Rubin, founder of Wholeself Wellness. Ian flips how we approach working with clients around food and their diet upside down and explores how we can refocus our clinical attention on a client’s personal relationship with food versus what they can and cannot eat. Not only a welcome, […] The post Mapping Food Story with Ian Rubin #333 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Chris Kresser joins me today to discuss nutrient deficiencies — what the most common ones are, why we need to concern ourselves with these deficiencies, and what clinicians need to pay attention to when working clinically with clients or patients with unresolved health challenges. This is a rich discussion that you won’t want to miss! […] The post Mapping Nutrient Deficiencies with Chris Kresser #332 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I’ve invited Dr. Ngo to the mic to discuss one of my favorite topics… resilience. Dr. Ngo specializes in complex chronic conditions, focusing on the risk and resilience factors in a person’s life that contribute to their pain and chronic conditions. Join us for a rich discussion on how Dr. Ngo helps […] The post Mapping Resilience with Dr. Trung Ngo #331 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Cannabinoid therapy is not all about THC and it’s not even only about cannabi therapiess! Join me as I speak to Dr. Jake F. Felice, author, clinician, educator and consultant whose vision is to advance the science and practical application of natural medicines for medical and recreational markets around the world. He dives into the […] The post Mapping Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Jake Felice #330 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Lauren Castle is the founder of the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance and a virtual consultant pharmacist with Pharm to Table. In today’s interview, Dr. Castle shares how pharmacists are weaving functional medicine and pharmacogenomics into their patient care when prescribing pharmaceuticals. Tune-in to learn how this impacts your work in practice! Click here to […] The post Mapping Medication Management with Dr. Lauren Castle #329 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I’m pleased to welcome back Dr. Ben Lynch to help us map an audience request—SAMe. SAMe is a compound made in the body but it’s also become a popular supplement, which may not be supporting the body in the ways we hope. Dr. Lynch discusses the important role this compound plays in […] The post Mapping SAMe with Dr. Ben Lynch #328 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.