15 Minute Matrix

Today I’m joined by Dr. Ginger Nash who takes us on a deep dive into the lymphatic system, detoxification and the importance of movement to maintain optimal health. I truly loved this conversation about the importance of the lymph for gut, hormone, and immune health. It drives the truth about systems biology home! Click here […] The post Mapping Lymph with Dr. Ginger Nash #282 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Terry Wahls back to the mic so that we can discuss all things mitochondria. While testing and supplementation may be the popular go-to in supporting mitochondrial function, Dr. Wahls makes it very clear that proper nutrition (and nutrients) are not enough. In order to optimize mitochondrial function, tune-in to […] The post Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this week’s 15-Minute Matrix episode Mary Purdy speaks about Sustainable Food Systems. This leads us to conversations about environmental stewardship, which encompasses both renewing and protecting our natural resources not just for today, but for the future. Food sustainability impacts everything, including the social justice work needed when it comes to food quality and […] The post Mapping Sustainable Food Systems with Mary Purdy (Replay) #145 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Kellie Blake joins me in a discussion about psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition that can be life altering for many. We discuss the root causes, along with steps towards resolution and where our focus as practitioners should be placed. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to learn more […] The post Mapping Psoriasis with Kellie Blake #280 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We often think of “leaky gut” when we hear the words “mucosal integrity”, but, as you’ll learn in today’s episode, the mucosal integrity is much more complex. Join me and Dr. Tom Fabian to discuss the intricacies of the mucosal barrier from a structural and physiological perspective. Think of this as your Leaky Gut 2.0 […] The post Mapping Mucosal integrity with Dr. Tom Fabian #279 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Umami is a savory taste that we don’t hear much about, but it’s in so many foods naturally, as well as added to many foods for increased flavor. In this episode, Chef James Barry discusses the wonders of this “taste”, how it influences our senses, balances our bodies, and where we can get more of […] The post Mapping Umami with James Barry #278 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

You’re in for a treat today as we take a deep dive with Dr. Osinubi into the important role that oxygen plays in the body. In this “mini masterclass”, Dr. Osinubi speaks about how the lack of oxygen is a main contributor to oxidative stress, and the pivotal role it plays in modern day disease. […] The post Mapping Oxidative Stress with Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi #277 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Sexual pleasure is a complex topic and today I’m excited to introduce you to Emily Nagoski. When it comes to understanding both the physiological and psychological aspects of pleasure, she’s an expert who’s done her homework! Tune-in to learn the #1 question you should ask your clients or patients when it comes to their sexual […] The post Mapping Sexual Pleasure with Emily Nagoski (Replay) #113 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome Dr. Jessica Drummond back to the mic to bring us insight into the complicated and often misguided information around endometriosis. Endometriosis is a multifactorial issue and Dr. Drummond takes us around the matrix and expertly illustrates how important it is to take a full body systems approach to […] The post Mapping Endometriosis with Dr. Jessica Drummond (Replay) #207 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today’s topic is important not only in how we view our own bodies, but also, how our clients and patients can find liberation in their bodies. Chrissy King provides a call to action to explore and understand the history behind body discrimination and how we, as clinicians, can play a vital role in dismantling biases […] The post Mapping Body Liberation with Chrissy King #276 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Join me today as I dive into the science of aerobic and anaerobic exercise with Scott Johnston. Scott takes us into the world of endurance exercise and dissects what works and what doesn’t for long term health and fitness. He reminds us how we are bio-individual, and also how everything we thought was best, may […] The post Mapping Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome with Scott Johnston #275 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. David Haase takes two concepts that I’m passionate about — systems biology and a systems-based approach to health care — to the next level in this week’s episode. You’re going to want to listen over and over again! Functional thinking is reliant on systems and you’ll understand why after you tune in to the […] The post Mapping Systems Thinking with Dr. David Haase (Replay) #77 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

What holds us back from doing the work we’ve been called to do? Is it fear of not being perfect? Is it a comparison to others? Is it a worry that you won’t know the answer? In today’s episode Dina Scippa helps us explore what it means to have confidence, and how to best get […] The post Mapping Confidence with Dina Scippa #274 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

When we hear the word “trauma”, our first thoughts are usually related to something big that’s occurred in life. But trauma encompasses any experience that leaves the body feeling unsafe. Join me today as I discuss trauma and trauma-informed care with Dr. Kachko and how we as providers can offer slow and steady resolutions for […] The post Mapping Trauma with Dr. Robert Kachko #273 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In honor of Veteran’s Day this week, we’re excited to share this powerful and informative episode with Dr. Bryan Sepanenko. Dr. Stepanenko is an Active Duty Army Family Physician and champion for Functional Medicine and Shared Medical Appointments in the Military Health System. In this episode we discuss the health of our military personnel and […] The post Mapping Dysbiosis Following Deployment with Dr. Bryan Stepanenko #272 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

As practitioners, we know the health of the gut and the microbiome play a role in both health and health outcomes. But we don’t often think about the role of specific strains. Dr. Grace Liu, founder of The Gut Institute, shares her knowledge of the world of bacteria, with a hyper-focus on the bifidobacterium in […] The post Mapping Bifidobacterium with Dr. Grace Liu #271 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Jill Crista recognizes that truly comprehensive techniques and tools are not only helpful, but necessary when addressing our cases of PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Her holistic approach keeps children safe, calm, and aids them in moving through this tragic experience with more confidence, health and grace. Tune-in to learn more about this important topic, […] The post Mapping PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Jill Crista (Replay) #69 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Natasha Fallahi to explore sensitivity in clients. This episode is bound to be among your favorites! We’ve all had clients who have multiple diagnoses, a bag full of supplements and are experiencing overwhelm. While it’s easy to dismiss these clients, Dr. Natasha provides a call to action to support them […] The post Mapping Sensitivity with Dr. Natasha Fallahi #270 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Do your clients relay stories about staring into the refrigerator at night wondering what to eat and how to feed their family? The answer may be as simple as helping them learn the benefits of meal prep. Join me today as Meghan Telpner takes us into the world of meal prep motivation, and how we […] The post Mapping Meal Prep Motivation with Meghan Telpner #269 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We all know that sleep plays a very important role in health, and it’s not unexpected for our sleep routine to be disrupted with the birth of a baby. Join me today as Kerry Bajaj shares how establishing a good routine from Day 1 can ensure our children experience optimal sleep from newborn into childhood. […] The post Mapping Baby Sleep with Kerry Bajaj #268 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

For many of our clients and patients, the roadblock to eating healthy is lack of confidence in the kitchen and with their cooking skills. Join me today as I discuss what steps we can help them take to find joy in the kitchen. Can it be as simple as a pot of soup? Click here […] The post Mapping Kitchen Confidence with Susan Brooks #267 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Monolaurin is popular in alternative health spaces and often used as an anti-viral/anti-bacterial supplement, but what exactly is monolaurin? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Damon Sununtnasuk to discuss the history and relevance of monolaurin in selective recommendation and treatment plans. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to […] The post Mapping Monolaurin with Damon Sununtnasuk #266 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Vaish Sarathy back to the podcast for a discussion around picky eating and the complexities involved. Get ready for a rich conversation about how behavior is communication and the value of tuning into children’s actions. You’re going to find so many insights for working with children and anyone struggling with […] The post Mapping Picky Eating in Children with Dr. Vaish Sarathy #265 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

When we think of Celiac Disease, the first thing that comes to mind is gluten, but is there more to managing Celiac beyond just removing gluten from the diet? What about testing? How do we actually know if someone has Celiac? Join me today as I sit down with Nikki Yelton and explore the triggers […] The post Mapping Celiac Disease with Nikki Yelton #264 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On today’s episode I welcome back one of our favorite guests, Alex Howard. Join us as we discuss the difference between fatigue and unexplained medically diagnosed fatigue. Alex outlines what to look for in our clients and the steps we can take to help them feel better. This is another golden episode you won’t want […] The post Mapping Fatigue with Alex Howard #262 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by the one-and-only, Sandor Katz, author of the iconic book “Wild Fermentation” among other go-to fermentation resources. Sandor takes us into the world of fermentation, speaking into the benefits of fermentation practices and the role bacteria play in our general health. He reminds us that anyone can […] The post Mapping Fermentation with Sandor Katz #262 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Join me today as I dive deep into the topic of sleep with Full Body Systems graduate, author, and yogini, Deepa Kannan. Deepa does a masterful job of mapping the external and internal influences that impact sleep, providing some juicy nuggets on how we can best support this Non-Negotiable for our clients and patients. Be […] The post Mapping Sleep with Deepa Kannan #261 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In the Functional Medicine and Nutrition worlds you’ll likely hear a lot about “coinfections” and how they can have a big impact on health outcomes. But what are coinfections and, more importantly, what steps can we take to help our clients who have them? Join me today as I discuss this very important and complex […] The post Mapping Coinfections with Carolina Brooks #260 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Lately, it’s no surprise to see health products that contain mushrooms. That’s for good reason! Functional mushrooms have over 300 benefits in the body. But not all mushrooms are created equal. Join me and mushroom expert Alex Dorr on today’s episode, as he walks us through the world of functional mushrooms, what the benefits are, […] The post Mapping Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr #259 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

I’m thrilled to have Dr. Sara Gottfried back on the 15-Minute Matrix, this time talking about the Ketogenic Diet. The Keto Diet seems to be all the rage, and in today’s episode we discuss and explore the benefits (yes), as well as the downsides and the pitfalls of a truly therapeutic Ketogenic Diet. This episode […] The post Mapping the Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Sara Gottfried #258 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Chronic pain affects nearly 100 million Americans and chronic fatigue affects even more. The combination of these two symptoms is often called “fibromyalgia”. Yet the condition remains both mysterious and confusing to most practitioners, and a startling percentage of sufferers are misdiagnosed. Dr. Brady busts the fibro myths in this exceptional replay episode that we […] The post Mapping Fibromyalgia with Dr. David Brady (Replay) #85 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Blair Peters so that we can scratch the surface of the all-important topic of gender affirming surgery and care. Get ready for a thoughtful and thought provoking discussion on gender and body dysphoria, common misconceptions about gender affirming care, and how we clinicians can support a part of our patient […] The post Mapping Gender-Affirming Surgery & Care with Dr. Blair Peters #257 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today is a Replay of one in our special series where I sat in the guest seat and asked one of my colleagues to interview me! The guest host for this episode is Eileen Laird, and together we bring you deeper into a conversation around inflammatory root causes. While there are thousands of signs, symptoms […] The post Mapping Inflammatory Root Causes with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Eileen Laird (Replay) #122 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

As a clinician do you ever find yourself thinking it’s your job to “save” or “fix” your client, or that they “need” you to get better? While we all want to help our clients, there’s a fine line between helping and co-dependendent thinking. In today’s podcast episode, Victoria Albina takes us on a journey of […] The post Mapping Codependent Thinking with Victoria Albina #256 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In Canada, September is Arthritis Awareness Month. We believe this topic deserves more awareness. That’s why we’re cracking open the archives for this gem… Arthritis can be complex. And according to this week’s expert, Dr. Susan Blum, there are 3 buckets of arthritis. She shares these classifications and also weaves the web of interconnections throughout […] The post Mapping Arthritis with Dr. Susan Blum (Replay) #80 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On today’s podcast we dive deep into the clinical and medical uses of Psilocybin. Psilocybin is the active compound in the Psilocybin mushroom, also known as magic mushrooms! Who is this therapy geared towards? What’s the research tell us? Join me and Dr. Emily Kupla as we discuss how Psilocybin Assisted Therapy touches many aspects […] The post Mapping Psilocybin with Dr. Emily Kulpa #255 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

With the fires blazing, burning longer and more frequently in some northern latitudes, we wanted to resurface one of our favorite conversations with Kasia Kines on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). EBV is one of the eight known herpes viruses. While it’s one of the most common human viruses on the planet, and while most carriers do […] The post Mapping EBV with Dr. Kasia Kines (Replay) #49 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today’s episode highlights the potential dangers of Adderall and takes us on Audrey Stimpson’s personal journey to wean herself off the drug after 23 years. My discussion with Audrey highlights the need for informed consent behind any pharmaceutical, as well as the healthier alternatives to managing ADHD. Whether you’re the prescriber or not, you will […] The post Mapping Adderall with Audrey Stimpson #253 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We’ve all experienced headaches in our lives, but when someone says they have a “migraine” we know they’re in a lot of pain. Join me today as Dr. Sheeler and I discuss migraines, what distinguishes them from the average headache, and how working through a functional lens can provide relief for our clients. Click here […] The post Mapping Migraines with Dr. Robert Sheeler #252 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Everywhere we turn, we’re sold one anti-aging product after another. But what if the secret to anti-aging is inside the body? When clients or patients come to you looking for the next anti-aging formula, it may be time to talk about telomeres and the importance of diet and lifestyle modification. Today on the podcast Dr. […] The post Mapping Telomeres with Dr. Darrell Misak #251 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my healthcare heroes, Dr. Dale Bredesen. We discuss his research into neurodegeneration and the four major categories that contribute to how the brain functions. “ What the disease state is telling you is that something is not right.”. We’ll take the 50,000-foot view to gain a multifactorial […] The post Mapping Neurodegeneration with Dr. Dale Bredesen #250 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Franchell Hamilton, whose expertise and insight into bariatric surgery will be sure to change your perception of these common surgeries. Dr. Hamilton speaks beautifully into how important it is to investigate root causes and why this holistic approach should always be the first step in working with clients seeking weight […] The post Mapping Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Franchell Hamilton #249 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Elimination diets can play an important role in the journey to better health. Yet reintroducing foods that have been eliminated is just as critical. Join me today as author and chef Kate Jay and I discuss why it’s important to expand food choices after an Autoimmune Protocol elimination, and the proper way to do so […] The post Mapping AIP Reintroductions with Kate Jay #248 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Is it possible that symptoms are directly related to emotions? Join me today for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Kathryn Kloos as she takes us through the thinking behind somatic dialogue. How can we help clients and patients tap into their inner emotions to support working through their physical symptoms? Tune in to find out! […] The post Mapping Somatic Dialogue with Kathryn Kloos #247 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

When it comes to your daily skincare routine, do you think about “feeding” your skin? Join me today as I talk to aesthetician Danny Neifret and uncover how what we’ve all been taught is the best way to care for our skin is really doing more harm than good. Danny also shares how to feed […] The post Mapping Topical Dermal Nutrients Danny Neifert #246 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

When you hear the word self-advocacy what comes to mind? Why do we find it hard to advocate for ourselves and others? Join me and Heather Hansen today as we discuss our inner and out juries and key steps to believe in ourselves and better advocate for others. Click here to download the completed Matrix […] The post Mapping Self-Advocacy with Heather Hansen #245 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

What do your mornings look like? Do you have a routine or are they a mad rush? Do you take the time to talk to your clients or patients about their morning routine? Today on the podcast I speak with Dr. Doug Pucci on the benefits of establishing a morning routine and the impact it […] The post Mapping Morning Routine with Doug Pucci #244 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Amy Myers. We’ll discuss Grave’s disease, how it differs from Hashimoto’s, and what the identifying root causes might be. Author of the book ‘The Thyroid Connection’, Dr. Myers is very passionate about the thyroid and gives us insight into both her professional and personal stories with […] The post Mapping Grave’s Disease with Dr. Amy Myers #243 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I speak with Eugene Trufkin on what the definition and impacts of nutrient-void foods can look like as we delve into Non-Negotiable living when shopping to ensure that we’re choosing the best options available to us, and helping our clients and patients to do the same. Click here to download the completed Matrix from […] The post Mapping Nutrient-Void Foods with Eugene Trufkin #242 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today I invite Michael Cazayoux to the mic to discuss vulnerability in men and his own experience tapping into the powers of vulnerability. Typically a taboo subject among men, tune in to how opening up and sharing (and allowing others to do the same) changed Michael for the better and allowed him to experience inner […] The post Mapping Vulnerability in Men with Michael Cazayoux #241 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.