The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Fear is an emotion that affects everyone on varying levels, and in this episode, Erin unpacks not just the science behind fear, but also how this can play into our happiness and health. If you've ever been labeled a hypochondriac, are someone who is hypervigilant or on guard (with your body or symptoms, as a parent or caretaker, or in relationships), or someone in your life is hypervigilant, this episode will help you better understand what's going on in the brain physiologically.With nuggets of info for just about everybody, Erin discusses the concept of neuroplasticity, the relationship between fear, anxiety, and pain, flow state, and how fear affects ongoing issues with food, sensitivities, and autoimmunity. Is there a way to enhance our overall experience of life by better understanding our fear? Simply listening in may shift something within you.In this episode:-Erin's upcoming Boundaries Broadcast and why it's good for practitioners, empaths, and those who want a sustainable business [2:37]-How fear is interconnected with hypervigilance and pain [8:20]-Why you can't be in fear and healing mode at the same time [15:56]-What anandamide, endorphins, and the immune system have in common with flow state [18:03]-Self-monitoring and the voice of doubt [21:54]-Fear, stress, and functional medicine patterns [25:15]-Catastrophizing and how fear perpetuates itself [30:57]-How a history of trauma recalibrates the brain's alarm system [33:58]-Why unresolved trauma can lead to a dysregulated limbic system [35:32]-The prefrontal cortex vs the amygdala [40:03]-How fight or flight affects certain conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivities, anxiety, IBS, & pain syndromes [42:44]-Understanding and interrupting the fear loop in order to heal [45:05] Resources mentioned:The Funk'tional Nutrition Academy™ (Next enrollment opens Aug 11th!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/Sign up for Boundaries for Practitioners live class (Sat 7/24!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/events/p/boundaries-for-practitionersYour Hormone Revival™ (Next round starts in Sept!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesCoyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKAce Score free test https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-meanThe Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler https://amzn.to/3kffe51The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD https://amzn.to/3wDPq51Childhood Disrupted by Donna Jackson Nakazawa https://amzn.to/3ASmBFkRelated eps:Ep 53: When Your Doctor Doesn't Believe Your Pain https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/3/20/episode-53-when-your-doctor-doesnt-believe-your-painEp 145: EMDR, Mental Health & Starting at the Roots https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/2/episode-145-emdr-mental-health-amp-starting-at-the-rootsEp 137: Is Perfectionism Driving Your Hormone Imbalance? Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/29/episode-137-is-perfectionism-driving-your-hormone-imbalance-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing

Today Erin welcomes back to the show Toréa Rodriguez, FDN-P to discuss not just mold, lyme, and chronic illness, but also how to navigate symptoms, testing, and communicating your illness to friends and family (especially if they don't understand). Chronic illness often carries a lot of stigma and can be called a "silent illness" because even though you may be dealing with health challenges on the inside, to the outside world, you may not look sick and "seem fine."As someone who's struggled with chronic illness, Erin is all too familiar with this, which is why she continues to show up and speak out about these conditions. If you've ever been told it's all in your head, or struggled finding a diagnosis to symptoms you experience, this episode is for you. Erin and Toréa unpack all these things and explain how finding answers - and relief - to your symptoms can be totally navigable.After completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Toréa has embodied transformation and self-discovery. She's worked at some of the leading dot-com Silicon Valley companies, has held executive positions and she used to be a professional pilot flying jets for private families & charter companies out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her diagnosis of two debilitating autoimmune diseases brought her back to biochemistry, not only achieving full remission, but also certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner. During that time discovered her love of coaching.Today, she coaches her clients through their own unique transformational experience that helps restore health, vitality and balance the immune system so that they can focus on their dreams without sacrificing their health.In this episode:-If you've ever been called a hypochondriac... [3:34]-Toréa’s background and why it's relevant to today's topic [8:46]-The many factors that go into the root cause of chronic illness [12:48]-The process of discovering mold as a root cause factor [14:52]-Mold-xiety and the balancing act of being aware + trusting yourself [20:34]-The Hamster Wheel Effect [24:05]-Lyme disease and medical gaslighting [28:25] -The "pathogen soup" we live in and our immune system [31:45]-How Lyme symptoms can show up so differently [33:52]-Navigating Lyme testing [40:30]-Communicating your autoimmune disease to others who don't understand [44:10]-Understanding what nourishes you vs what depletes you [51:36] Resources mentioned: Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKCoyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Chronic, by Dr. Steven Phillips https://stevenphillipsmd.com/the-book/More about Toréa: https://www.torearodriguez.com/The Funk'tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Toréa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ToreaRodriguezFDNRelated: How to Test for Autoimmune Triggers & Root Cause (blog) https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2019/7/17/how-to-test-for-autoimmune-triggers-amp-root-cause

Fear is a natural, primitive emotion that exists to keep us safe from danger. We’ve all experienced fear in our lives. While fear has useful purposes in today’s modern world, it can also hold us back from doing, saying, or even being what we really want. This has become especially true in the online space, where fears of being misinterpreted, judged, or “cancelled” run rampant.In this episode, Erin discusses the insecurities and fears that have often held her back both in her business and in the online space, as well as trends she’s seeing on social media. Erin shares her insecurities and how she moves through this fear to show up as her most authentic self. Who do you show up for? If you’ve ever suffered from overthinking, shame, or failed to act due to a fear of failure, fear of not being enough, fear of upsetting someone, or fear of being judged, this podcast is definitely for you! In this episode:-All the deets on the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy [1:25] -The big stuff that holds people back in business & in life [4:59] -A goal of Erin’s for growth and expansion [11:54] -A very specific kind of fear [14:34] -Thoughts on cancel culture [16:58] -Expanding on Tall Poppy Syndrome [24:16] -Echo chambers, triggers, and emotional maturity [28:47] -Conversations in real life vs online [33:12] -If you’ve been wanting to share more about yourself but are terrified [37:21] -Social media is an illusion [39:59] -The effect of online confrontations and reciprocity on the nervous system [42:30] -Assumptions people make online [45:46] -Sitting with fear and loving yourself [49:34] -Who do you show up for? [52:57] -Questions to ask yourself when you’re sitting in fear [55:56]Resources mentioned:Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/ Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKYour Hormone Revival™ (next round starts September!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ (Enrollment opens August!!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/What do you want? What's stopping you? Erin's IGTV https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP8o1hhnh25/?utm_medium=copy_linkAfrica Brooke IGTV video https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPy-EuGHQO2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related eps: Ep146 | Intuitive Fasting: An Opinion Piece on Our Wellness Culture https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/9/episode-146-intuitive-fasting-an-opinion-piece-on-our-wellness-cultureEp154: Confidence, Authenticity & Triggers with Daniele Della Valle https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/5/11/episode-154-confidence-authenticity-amp-triggers-with-daniele-della-valleEp111: Sh*t We Don't Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-111-sht-we-dont-talk-about-good-girls-gone-bad

Get ready to learn in this beefy interview covering next-level topics on the thyroid. If you’re a practitioner, you may want to break out your notepad for this! Today Erin sits down with Dr. Eric Balcavage to discuss all things thyroid health, considerations for specific markers on thyroid panels, and looking beyond labs to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. If you’ve been struggling with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, this episode may provide some answers you haven’t gotten elsewhere. This episode is also beneficial for anyone with autoimmunity, not just hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s: pay attention to what Dr. Balcavage says about the immune system, what starts the process, and how we can unravel that.Need a Thyroid 101 refresher? Check out some earlier podcasts that go over the basics - and then come back to this one afterwards! Find them linked below!SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy will open for enrollment Monday, August 9th! Read more about what the program is all about here: https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipIn this episode:-If you’re just starting your thyroid research... [2:12]-Functional medicine and the rise of lab testing [6:18]-Finding root cause in thyroid physiology [7:26]-Chronic cellular stress and thyroiditis [13:19]-Stress, autoimmunity and the immune system’s job [17:01]-Looking beyond thyroid panels for hypothyroidism [22:43]-The most important piece of information a patient can provide [26:06]-When does it make sense to consider medication? [30:09]-The importance of context with elevated Reverse T3 [31:27]-Considering lab ranges with presented (or lack of) symptoms [35:20]-Suppressing TSH [38:30]-Conversion confusion with T4, T3 and Reverse T3 [45:52]-The cellular vs tissue issue with hypothyroidism [54:58]-Pinpointing specific stressors that compromise health [57:28]-The connection between insulin and T3 [59:37]-The Thyroid Debacle [1:03:41]Dr. Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation and chronic illness.Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania.Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and Youtube.Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is the co-author of the soon to be released book, Thyroid Debacle, The book co-written by Kelly Halderman MD, addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.Resources mentioned:Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKAsk Dr. Balcavage https://www.youtube.com/user/askdrbalcavageThyroid Answers Podcast https://rejuvagencenter.com/category/thyroid-answers/Rejuvagen Strategic Functional Medicine www.rejuvagencenter.comFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Eric on Insta https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage Related episodes:125: Thyroid Health, Gluten & Hashimoto’s https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/17/episode-125-thyroid-health-gluten-amp-hashimotos66: Thyroid Health + Hashimoto’s with Dr. Becky Campbell https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/7/10/episode-66-thyroid-health-hashimotos-with-dr-becky-campbell49: Why You Need To Test Your Thyroid (and how to do it) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/2/28/episode-49-why-you-need-to-test-your-thyroid-and-how-to-do-it

What do you want? Better digestion? Less stress? To feel comfortable in your body? Now imagine what it would feel like to have it. (close your eyes and envision it!) You’ve likely heard the phrase “mind over matter” and in this episode, Erin shares her own story in order to highlight this and the collective power of talking about your lived experience with others. Erin discusses principles and practices that have been helpful for her from a physical, emotional, mental, and soul standpoint, and how taking ownership of how you feel, your limiting beliefs, and how you show up in the world can leave a big impact on your overall well being.In this episode:-The story behind the episode [5:14]-The collective belief that many of us hold onto [7:05]-Tall Poppy Syndrome [8:27]-Medical gaslighting [10:16]-What Erin wants to feature more on this podcast [11:45]-Healing with your feet on the ground, head in the sky [14:46]-Manifestation & the Law of Attraction [18:11]-Changing your environment through manifestation [21:10]-Manifesting as it relates to your health [24:50]Resources mentioned:Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKYour Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Sept!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

Ready for a high-level conversation about the connection between our gut microbiome and our skin? Today Erin sits down with Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND to get DEEP into this topic, exploring the effect of western diets, key roles of specific gut bacteria, common skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea, the relationship of candida and other fungal problems, and yes - Botox and fillers, too.If you’re a practitioner or clinician, or even someone who geeks out on nutrition information, you’ll want to bust out a pen and paper for some notes on this one! Dr. Greenberg delivers an outstanding, comprehensive take on this delicate connection that you’ll absolutely want to tune in for.Dr. Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is passionate about natural skin care and believes that many of today’s chronic skin diseases can be healed by using evidence-based alternative treatments.She uses her naturopathic training to address the root cause of dermatological disease by addressing inflammation due to gut microbiome dysfunction as well as a disrupted skin barrier. She also works with a group of integrative MD Board Certified Dermatologists through LearnSkin.com, a website for continuing dermatology medical education, where she’s the Program Chair of the Naturopathic & Integrative Dermatology Series, a 20 course AMA CE program.*Note: this is not a starting point for you if you’re just starting out on this gut-skin connection exploration! We highly recommend listening to two previously recorded episodes about the Gut-Skin Connection - find the links in the show notes below!*In this episode:-Intro to Dr. Julie Greenberg [1:31]-Where to start if you’re unfamiliar with the gut/skin connection [3:20]-Why is there an explosion of skin issues? [7:57]-The progression of adult-onset acne [9:52]-Comparing the skin of western populations to indigenous cultures [11:07]-The average fiber consumption on the Standard American Diet [14:37]-Healing your skin with a carnivorous, or keto, diet? [15:54]-Insufficiency Dysbiosis and why we need to feed our gut bacteria [17:50]-What elevated akkermansia patterns can mean [21:31]-Organic Acids Test for finding candida, fungal problems, mycotoxins, & mold [23:31]-Specific patterns with skin conditions like acne & eczema [32:43]-Why candida tends to pop up with skin disease [35:54]-Rosacea: the precursor to more severe gut problems [37:34]-Vitamin D and Rosacea [39:37]-The immune component of psoriasis [43:43]-Supporting Treg cells for autoimmune and psoriasis clients [47:52]-Does an outside-in approach also work for skin? [50:14]-Natural remedies for slowing down skin aging [52:38]-Botox vs fillers [54:10]-Where to find Dr. Greenberg and learn more [58:15]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKHealthy Skin https://www.erinholthealth.com/skin1:1 Functional Medicine Nutrition https://www.erinholthealth.com/membershipMore about Dr. Greenberg https://www.integrativedermatologycenter.com/Dermatology Education (register to get link for a free, live webinar in June!)https://www.learnskin.com/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related:121: The Gut/Skin Connection https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/20/episode-121-the-gut-skin-connection-part-1122: The Gut-Skin Connection: Leaky Gut, Rosacea, Acne, Eczema, Keratosis Pilaris, Psoriasis https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/27/episode-122-the-gut-skin-connection-part-278: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/12/4/episode-78-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health147: Inflammation & What You’re NOT Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/15

There’s a universal theme among many of us that says we aren’t good enough unless we’re doing more, being more, creating more. Our society is set up to reward this behavior, too: from pay raises and promotions to likes and comments that say, “You’re crushing it!!” it’s hard to think you’re still worthy or enough if you slow down or take a step back.Today Erin speaks from the heart and draws from examples in her own life and business to discuss the concept of unpacking core beliefs about ourselves, how they tend to show up in our lives, and how shifting these core beliefs can radically change your life in ways you wouldn’t see otherwise. It touches on a lot of things many of us are experiencing right now (burnout, stress) and things we may be wanting to tap into or bring more into our lives (intuition, boundaries).If you’ve been waiting for a little more woo on the pod, this episode is definitely for you!In this episode:-Premise of the topic today & how this episode (inadvertently) ties into last week’s [1:24]-A new phase in Erin’s business and life [3:16]-Remembering the tenets of health [8:53]-A recap of Erin’s last year and coming to examine her core beliefs [11:10]-Responsibility and how your beliefs shape your life [20:22]-Burnout and physical ailments [23:53]-The core wound belief that you’re not doing enough [27:23]-Why it’s not other people’s responsibility to anticipate your needs or boundaries [29:08]-The danger of feeling needed in order to feel important, productive and worthy [33:05]-Why you can’t tap into or hear your intuition speaking [34:54]-How to acknowledge what doesn’t work any longer [38:49]-What to do when you’re feeling stuck [42:44]-Erin’s intuitive knowing with her Gut Program [43:27]-Why it’s OK to trust yourself [49:25]-What is NOT self-care [51:34]-Finding ways to connect with your intuition [52:41]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKNedra Glover Tawwab, therapist & author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace https://www.nedratawwab.com/Your Hormone Revival™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:118: Intuition, Energy Medicine & Personal Power https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/9/24/episode-118nbspintuition-energy-medicine-amp-personal-power123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/3/episode-123-creating-your-morning-ritual

This week Erin takes a step outside the nutrition realm to discuss authenticity, boundaries, and confidence. Someone who personifies these attributes is Daniele Della Valle, and Erin invited her on the show to talk more about what it really means to get to that place of confidence and self assuredness. If you’ve ever wondered about your triggers, struggle with boundaries or being radically honest with yourself, or are just curious how to live a more authentic life, you’ll want to tune into this episode!Daniele Della Valle is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Founder & CEO of Your Wellness Academy, the Intuitive Body Coach™ certification, Author of Happy Weight, Public Speaker, Nutrition Education Program Writer, Instructor and Mentor. Having worked in the food, wellness, clinic and private practice over the past 20 years, Daniele has had an invaluable experience that greatly contributes to her now profession as an FNTP, CEO of YOWA and former instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association.In this episode:-Intro to Daniele [1:15]-What Daniele is doing and how she got here [6:06]-Getting to the place of confidence and self assuredness [9:26]-Boundaries, family, fear, and self-preservation [15:11]-Honing your intuition [20:13]-Radical honesty and accepting that challenge is part of the process [24:16]-What our triggers reflect in ourselves [28:58]-Why personal responsibility is hard [33:34]-The sterilization of the health & wellness world [40:30]-What is a death doula? [43:24]-What does showing up authentically really mean? [46:22]-Intuitive Body Coaching [51:58]-Ethnobotany [54:03]-Shaming people for their decisions [54:41]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9the Intuitive Body Coach™ certification https://www.yourwellnessacademy.io/intuitivebodycoach (Registration opens in November, next round starts in Jan 2022)Follow Daniele on Insta https://www.instagram.com/intuitivebodycoach/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:111: Sh*t We Don't Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-111-sht-we-dont-talk-about-good-girls-gone-bad146 | Intuitive Fasting: An Opinion Piece on Our Wellness Culture https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/9/episode-146-intuitive-fasting-an-opinion-piece-on-our-wellness-culture

One of the tenets of the Erin Holt Health practice is you can’t skip the basics. Eating a variety of whole foods is a huge piece of this, and home cooking is one of the best ways to achieve a whole foods diet. However, a lot of folks feel overwhelmed when it comes to the kitchen, and many don’t know where to start. Today Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN, to unpack the barriers to entry when it comes to navigating the kitchen. They give practical advice for one pot dishes, pantry staples, maximizing time, overcoming uncertainty, and enlisting help. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll want to tune in to get some great ideas!Rachel Mistry is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine. As a soon-to-be grad of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Practitioner Certification, Rachel is well-aligned with the Erin Holt Health philosophy. With her years of clinical experience working in a prominent functional medicine clinic, we are honored and excited to have her on the team.To Rachel, being healthy is more than just what you eat or how much you exercise. It’s about taking care of yourself, nourishing your body, and having fun while doing it! Rachel’s goal is to show people that building a balanced lifestyle while addressing underlying issues is the first step in disease prevention and management.In this episode:-Introduction to the newest EHH teammate: Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN [1:06]-Premise of this episode: back to basics [3:51]-How Rachel got her start [5:21]-Tackling the “I don’t have time” issue [8:06]-Pro tips for keeping protein handy in the kitchen [14:53]-Overwhelming thoughts that sometimes keep us from cooking [17:29]-Barrier to entry: cooking time [18:55]-Sheet-pan, one-pot meals and Instant Pot meals [20:14]-Removing fear surrounding the kitchen [28:58]-Reducing overwhelm with the ingredient list [30:40]-What to do with leftovers or leftover ingredients? [32:28]-Go-to condiments and sauces [34:10]-Struggling with time in the kitchen? [37:09]-How to deal with all those dishes [39:59]-Asking for help [42:22]-Let’s talk about breakfast [45:34]-Ideas to reignite inspiration [48:23]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (LAST DAY to sign up!! Cart closes EOD May 3rd) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipErin’s Recipe Index https://www.erinholthealth.com/recipesThe Defined Dish https://thedefineddish.com/Apply to work 1:1 with Erin or Rachel! https://www.erinholthealth.com/membershipFollow Rachel on Insta https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrachel/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

This episode is a mixed bag of blood sugar-related topics, ranging from weight loss to sugar substitutes to Candida to diabetes to immunity to hormones. Erin covers it all! Listen in as she answers questions from the community and breaks down why you have more control than you think when it comes to your health. In this episode:-The question you’re nervous to ask regarding weight loss [2:12]-Kicking off part two of the blood sugar talk [11:27]-What’s the deal with sugar substitutes: are they good or bad? [11:59]-Stevia, Monkfruit, Honey, Maple Syrup [14:19]-Sugar, bloating and SIBO: is there a link? [16:59]-The issue with Candida [18:41]-Diabetes and the differences between Type 1, Type 2 & Type 1.5 [20:43]-Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of adulthood (LADA), aka Type 1.5 diabetes [25:00]-What does balancing the immune system mean? [25:58]-The gut/immune connection & how this relates to blood sugar [27:57]-Type 3 diabetes, alzheimers and the brain [31:02]-How balancing blood sugar lends to hormone balance [32:14]-Healthy aging [32:53]-Insulin resistance with normal thyroid markers? [33:27]-Signs your blood sugar is out of whack [33:48]-The problem Erin kept seeing in 90% of her clients [35:44] Resources:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (SIGN UP NOW! Starts May 3!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/2/episode-128-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss151: How to Determine the Right Amount of Sugar for You https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/4/16/episode-151

Blood sugar regulation is one of the most, if not THE most, important thing to consider when setting out to improve your health. Whether your end-goal is improved adrenal health, thyroid health, hormone balance, weight loss, brain health or increased energy...if you have dysregulated blood sugar, you can’t achieve any of those goals. This is often the first thing Erin addresses with clients in her 1:1 practice, and is THE reason she created her 4-week plan to determine your body's unique carbohydrate needs and end the carb confusion - The Carb Compatibility Project™. This episode is part one of a two-parter from Instagram Live all about blood sugar and how you can begin to tap into your own authority to determine your unique carbohydrate and sugar needs.In this episode:-Details about the CCP: what it is, who it’s for, what it does [2:19]-The one thing that can hamstring all other health goals [2:47]-Changing how you show up in the world [6:27]-Why Erin hates the “how many grams of sugar should I have” question [9:34]-Seeking permission & the importance of knowing your authority [11:30]-Why context (and ingredients) matter [13:35]-Why it’s hard to know who to trust [15:59]-What’s the difference between sugar found in foods & added sugar? [17:48]-Reframing perspective on diets for children, food and comfort [19:28]-Is sugar addictive? [22:18]-Breaking the cycle of blood sugar dysregulation [25:05]Resources:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (Sign up now! Starts May 3rd!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:150: Breaking Free From Perfectionism & Emotional Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/4/12/episode-150-breaking-free-from-perfectionism-amp-emotional-eating55: How to Tell if Your Blood Sugar is a Problem https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/4/3/episode-5526: Your Sugar Questions Answered! https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/5/22/episode-26-your-sugar-questions-answered

This episode is short, sweet and really gets to the root of what many of us struggle with when it comes to our relationship with food. Erin discusses the connection between over- or under- eating and our desire for a semblance of control, plus how we can shift our mindset around emotional eating and incorporate different intuitive practices into the way we eat and approach food. These are important concepts to think about and apply to your own life - certainly food for thought!This episode is an excerpt from a Q+A session in Erin’s Carb Compatibility Project™ program, an intuitive 4 week plan to determine your body's unique carbohydrate needs. Registration is open NOW - sign up with the link below!In this episode:-How this episode came about [1:26]-What is The Carb Compatibility Project™ & who is it for? [2:21]-Perfectionism, stress and how this relates to new diets [6:22]-What’s at the core of emotional eating and restriction [9:00]-The healing power of self-compassion [14:00]-Breaking the dichotomous thinking around food [17:28]-How to find your truth when it comes to food and diets [20:25]-Using your intuition to guide your decisions with food [22:00]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (Registration NOW open! Starts in May!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes: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-murphy110: Emotional Eating with Psychologist Kim Daniels https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-110-emotional-eating-with-psychologist-kim-daniels

This week’s episode takes a dive into the four-phase cycle, a concept introduced in a recent interview with Le’Nise Brothers (linked below). It’s been said that the menstrual cycle mimics the phases of the moon and even our four seasons on Earth. While many discussions tend to focus only on the negative aspects of a menstrual cycle, Erin points out that each phase can be an opportunity to highlight things in our lives that need to change. Whether you’re a menstruating person or not, you can tap into this energy. This episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast breaks down the processes that occur within each of these phases, what it means energetically, and how you can harness the wisdom contained in each phase so that what once felt like a burden can be wielded as a superpower.In this episode:-The inspiration behind this week’s episode [1:58]-Triggers, attunement, and how this ties into our cycle [3:17]-Update for the Carb Compatibility Project™ [8:20]-How understanding the energetics of the four-phase cycle helps us in life [14:14]-What if you have unpredictable or no-show cycles? [16:42]-Looking to the moon to help regain and track your cycle [17:36]-Phase one: what this means in terms of energy and intuition [19:38]-Powerful practices for restoration and release [23:48]-Action, growth, and energy during the follicular phase [24:37]-Ovulation: the big one-day show [27:22]-The luteal phase: the time of discernment [30:02]-Why the luteal phase gets a bad rep and how we can harness it to our benefit [31:51]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Sept!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:148: Periods, PMS & Hormone Strategies with Le'Nise Brothers https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/23/episode-148-periods-pms-amp-hormone-strategies

Menstruation is an inherently inflammatory process, and if you’ve got underlying inflammation going on in your body, this can cause menstruation to feel a lot worse for some folks. On today’s episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, Erin sits down with Le’Nise Brothers to answer your questions about intense periods, including hormonal shifts throughout your cycle, PMS vs PMDD, pain symptoms to pay attention to, and strategies to help feel better throughout your cycle. If you have PCOS or endometriosis, suffer from painful periods, or are wondering how you can better support your body throughout your cycle, this will be a helpful episode to tune into!Le’Nise Brothers is a registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCHNC, specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, yoga teacher and host of the Period Story podcast. She works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches, as well as increase their energy levels.Le’Nise has helped many women with hormonal issues ranging from PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy, painful, missing & irregular periods, post-natal depletion, perimenopause and menopause.She set up her practice Eat Love Move to help empower and educate women to understand their bodies, advocate for better healthcare and heal.In this episode:-One of the overarching themes of this episode [2:37]-Why Le’Nise started her podcast, Period Stories [6:32]-The opportunity in our menstrual cycles [11:12]-Energy & mood during ovulation & what that means [15:44]-PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) [19:51]-What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD? [21:38]-The effect of progesterone with PMDD [24:28]-Strategies that help PMDD [25:05]-What is “normal” with PMS and periods? [26:22]-Painful cramps during menstruation what to do to help [34:38]-Period pain symptoms that might indicate something deeper at play [37:13]-The importance of advocating for yourself [38:44]-Estrogen dominance & its impact on periods [42:22]-What is seed cycling & does it really help with hormones? [49:24]-Overthinking with food and our cycles [53:13]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9More about Le’Nise https://eatlovemove.com/Find Le’Nise on Insta https://instagram.com/eatlovemoveFind Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Period Story Podcast https://eatlovemove.com/period-story-podcast/ Related episodes:48: Exploring Female Hormones & Birth Control with Dr. Jolene Brighten https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/2/14/48-exploring-female-hormones-amp-birth-control-with-dr-jolene-brighten61: Using Your Cycle to Plan Your Life: Menstruation, Ovulation & Tracking Hormones https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/22/episode-61-using-your-cycle-to-plan-your-life-menstruation-ovulation-amp-tracking-hormones147: Inflammation & What You’re NOT Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/15/episode-147-inflammation-amp-what-youre-not-eating

You’ve likely heard all about foods that can cause inflammation in the body, but ever wonder if your inflammation is being caused by something you’re NOT eating? Sometimes we are so focused on the minutiae of what foods to avoid that we miss the big picture of what’s really going on - and what’s needed - within our bodies. This episode is actually a conversation Erin had with Toréa Rodriguez, FDN-P on Facebook Live, and in it they talk shop about things they’ve seen in their practice and experienced personally. They dive into challenges with elimination diets, navigating social situations while on a diet for your health, how the absence of certain foods can invite an inflammatory response in your gut microbiome, plus strategies to try if you know you’ve got inflammation. You’ll definitely want to listen in if you’re a practitioner, someone interested in nutrition or going through your own health struggles.More about Toréa: After completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Toréa has embodied transformation and self-discovery.She’s worked at some of the leading dot-com Silicon Valley companies, has held executive positions and she used to be a professional pilot flying jets for private families & charter companies out of the San Francisco Bay Area.Her diagnosis of two debilitating autoimmune diseases brought her back to biochemistry, not only achieving full remission, but also certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner. During that time she discovered her love of coaching.Today, she coaches her professional women clients through their own unique transformational experience that helps restore health, energy and clarity so they can focus on their priorities without sacrificing their health.In this episode:-The premise of this episode [1:05]-Toréa kicks things off [2:41]-Where to start with food sensitivities and inflammation [4:12]-Hyper-vigilance, stress and food reactions [7:52]-Emotional & logistical challenges with elimination diets [9:03]-Inflammation: looking beyond food [11:13]-Navigating a restrictive diet with friends and family [13:43]-Resiliency and separating your diet from perfection [17:02]-The under discussed factor regarding inflammation [20:15]-The problem with “template medicine” and “niching down” [24:47]-Patterns seen in functional labs with limited diets [29:18]-Taking a big picture approach, and why clinical experience matters [31:04]-The cookie cutter approach and medical gaslighting [34:41]-What to do if you have an inflamed microbiome [36:19]-Using probiotics and polyphenols to reduce microbiome inflammation [39:27]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9FB Live: What You’re NOT Eating Can Cause Inflammation https://www.facebook.com/ToreaRodriguezFDN/videos/758414334806295/Learn more about Toréa Rodriguez https://www.torearodriguez.com/Follow Torea on Insta https://www.instagram.com/torearodriguez/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Related episodes:144: Considerations For A Low FODMAP Diet https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/2/23/episode-144-considerations-for-a-low-fodmap-diet129: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/7/episode-129-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health

There’s a growing trend in Wellness Culture where opinions and recommendations are increasingly standardized, leaving little room for nuance or exception. Today Erin gives us a peek into how her mind operates in this opinion episode on our wellness and diet culture, and it’s centered on a recently released intuitive eating nutrition book that has a large portion of the wellness world falling into two camps: FOR or ANTI.Unfortunately this leaves a lot of folks who are simply searching for some help to think they have to “choose a side” when it comes to their health. Who’s to blame for this polarization and distortion? Where has our compassion gone? In this episode, you won’t hear Erin take a hard stand for or against this topic, or even defend her own position. Instead she asks questions about our collective reactivity - in the nutrition space and beyond - and attempts to understand what that means about us. How can we utilize that reactivity to affect the change we’re looking for? This one is certainly food for thought...In this episode:-The purpose behind this episode [2:06]-If you’re new here… [4:58]-Erin’s opinion on intuitive fasting [6:52]-Why one book is causing such a rift [11:15]-Will Cole’s approach to fasting for women [16:43]-Thin, white wellness in the greater wellness sphere [18:22]-How standardization of wellness is harmful [20:22]-Is Gwyneth Paltrow harmful to diet culture? [24:22]-Who do we blame for bad/overly simplified diet or health advice? [27:17]-Our cultural obsession with watching women fall from grace [29:38]-The lost art of critical thinking, intuition and processing different opinions on a topic [31:43]-The increasing polarization of diet and food culture [37:30]-Making space for all truths in the field of nutrition [40:02]-The importance of self-auditing [42:18]-Where the problem lies with intuition and food [43:48]-Embracing shame-free inquiry [46:41]-Hyperreactivity & the lack of middle ground in the nutrition world [47:31]-The right to choose your own path when it comes to your healing [52:41]-The importance of paying attention and asking WHY when you’re triggered [54:11]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Blog: On Finding Peace Amid Troll Culture https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/trollsEpisode 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-kingThe Unplug Collective Explores How Diet Culture Is Rooted In Anti-Blackness https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2020/09/13/the-unplug-collective-explores-how-diet-culture-is-rooted-in-anti-blacknessFearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia https://amzn.to/3q0eJh3Dr. Tee Williams: Foundations of Social Justice https://imdrtee.com/foundationslive/The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectWomen Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything https://amzn.to/3QNRzpPThe Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love https://amzn.to/3wrfOSAFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:135: Intermittent Fasting: Who It’s For, Who It’s Not For https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/135-intermittent-fasting118: Intuition, Energy Medicine & Personal Power https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/118-intuition-energy-medicine

At some point in our adult lives, most of us have experienced a situation where we felt our emotional response was stronger than we anticipated. Ever wonder why that happened? In today’s episode, Erin sits down with Carli Genet, MSW, LICSW to unpack the concept of mental health healing by starting at the roots. If you’ve been here a minute, then you already know that the key to optimal health extends far beyond just diet and exercise. Erin and Carli discuss EMDR therapy, how and where memories are stored, big and small traumatic experiences, attachment styles and why tracing back to the roots for healing is often considered the emotional equivalent to functional nutrition work. If you’ve ever had an experience that triggers a stronger reaction than you thought it should, or notice certain situations seem to cause a stress response that you can’t easily shake off, then this is definitely an episode to tune into.Carli is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of NH and graduate of the UNH Masters in Social Work program. She chose to pursue a degree in social work because in addition to wanting to help people on individual levels, she has always been motivated to understand and effect change within larger powers at play. In fact, she often considers therapy to be a form of emotional activism.Carli offers individual, couples and intensive EMDR therapy for adults. She incorporates both physical and mental treatment modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, meditation, mindfulness and yoga.In this episode:-An experiment for when you’re feeling high strung [1:04]-Why Erin sought out EMDR therapy [4:54]-Carli’s approach to mental health healing, & what it means to start at the root [8:10]-Awareness: tracing back symptoms of stressors to find the root [12:40]-What exactly is EMDR & how it works [14:59]-How EMDR deepens your understanding of stressors and associated memories [18:15]-How memories are stored [22:05]-What it means to have support through trauma [25:35]-Attachment styles: the emotional equivalent to an immune system [28:51]-Parsing through burnout from self work and healing [34:33]-How therapy helps to maintain a connection to the Self [41:07]-A practice for finding a sense of your own Self [43:45]-The importance of doing due diligence in finding an appropriate therapist match for your needs [47:46]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Study: Biobehavioral responses to stress in females: tend-and-befriend, not fight-or-flight https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10941275/Learn more about Carli’s work https://www.soulsnestcounseling.com/Find Carli on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.integrative.emdr.therapist/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:140: Somatic Healing & Breathwork https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/140-somatic-healing-breathwork-victoria-albina123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/123-creating-your-morning-ritual

A low FODMAP diet has become the sweetheart of diets in treating SIBO within the functional medicine and even conventional medicine world. However, as with any protocol implementation, one must be sure to ask, “what’s the end game here?” In this episode, Erin answers listener questions and takes a deep dive into the low FODMAP diet, what it is, how it helps to reduce symptoms of SIBO & IBS and why she very rarely implements it with her clients. Erin clears the confusion and helps lay out how to determine if it’s right for you, as well as potential drawbacks to the diet. This episode is great for anyone who is suffering from SIBO symptoms, IBS, or are otherwise curious about transitioning onto or off of a low FODMAP diet. Share with anyone who may find this beneficial!In this episode:-Quick DIY for coconut milk yogurt [3:05]-Erin’s funky relationship with the low FODMAP diet [5:33]-Why Erin very rarely implements a low FODMAP diet with her clients [9:19]-What’s the purpose of a low FODMAP diet? [11:42]-Why Erin won’t go full tilt on a SIBO-specific episode [12:36]-The SIBO misnomer [16:17]-SIBO symptoms [18:00]-The most misunderstood thing about a low FODMAP diet [19:07]-How do these diets work to reduce symptoms [21:53]-Two schools of thought on when to use a low FODMAP diet [23:27]-The nitty gritty on the low FODMAP diet [25:05]-Oligosaccharides, disaccharides, and monosaccharides [27:26]-Why the dose makes the poison [32:12]-Do you have to follow the low FODMAP diet 100%? [34:00]-Is doing a short term trial of this diet beneficial? [35:26]-Using low FODMAP diet as an elimination diet: two steps [36:25]-The important thing to remember when reintroducing foods [38:36]-Transitioning on and off a low FODMAP diet [40:27]-Downsides of being on this diet long term [43:28]-Using FODMAPs as a tool for triggering times [45:05]Resources mentioned:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipMonash University App - trusted source for low FODMAPs https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/This website breaks down FODMAP into categories - a really helpful resource! https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/what-are-oligosaccharides/Book: Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach (walks you through FODMAP elimination diet) https://amzn.to/3aRg55tNutritional, microbiological and psychosocial implications of the low FODMAP diet https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jgh.13688Diets that differ in their FODMAP content alter the colonic luminal microenvironment https://gut.bmj.com/content/64/1/93Controversies and Recent Developments of the Low-FODMAP Diet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28420945Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Our genes influence not just the color of our eyes or our height, but also how we respond to things in our world: how we respond to the food we eat, the exercise we do, how we process trauma and stress. Understanding your genetics can equate to better self-knowledge because understanding your own blueprint gives you insight about who you are - and how you exist in the world.On this episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, Erin sits down for a fascinating conversation with Yael Joffe, PhD, RD, FACN and dives deep into the facets of nutrigenomics, genetic testing, epigenetics and how we can apply this data not only to understand ourselves better, but also to better our health. Whether you’re looking for insight into an autoimmune condition, weight loss or to gain a more complete understanding of your own gene expression, nutrigenomics is an increasingly viable option for those looking to optimize their health.In the rapidly-evolving discipline of nutrigenomics, Dr. Yael Joffe is globally acknowledged as a leading expert in the field. She is a highly sought-after speaker, has co-authored two books, ‘It’s Not Just Your Genes’ and ‘Genes To Plate’, and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals.Yael is at the forefront of nutrigenomic education and has helped develop and supervise nutrigenomics courses around the world, including her own Manuka courses, which have trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners globally. She is currently an Adjunct Professor, teaching Nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and MUIH. She is co-founder and Chief Science Officer of 3X4 Genetics.In this episode:-An introduction to genetics [6:14]-WTF is the MTHFR gene variant [10:35]-“MTHFR Syndrome,” and what it means for the field of genetics [12:45]-The argument against making diet/lifestyle recommendations based off one gene [16:17]-Epigenetics: how environmental & lifestyle factors influence our gene expression [18:23]-Using nutrition as an epigenetic mechanism to improve health [22:50]-Nutrigenetics vs Nutrigenomics: Insight vs Action [25:14]-Translational nutrigenomics and why there’s no one diet that suits everyone [26:00]-Applying genetic testing data to personalized nutrition recommendations [27:38]-The 3 ways genes influence how we respond to hunger, satiety and exercise differently [35:04]-How genetic testing helps us to reduce shame and be seen for who we are [38:00]-Other insights genetic testing can tell us about our core processes [40:46]-The best way to go about genetic testing [44:05]-Debunking the misconception surrounding your inherited genes [46:34]Resources mentioned:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/3X4 Genetics, Nutrigenetic testing https://www.3x4genetics.com/Learn more about Dr. Yael Joffe http://dryaeljoffe.com/Brain Health Workshop - The Genomics of Brain Health by Yael Joffe PhD RD FACN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nnXxbE1J_oFollow 3X4 Genetics on Insta https://www.instagram.com/3x4genetics/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Inspired by many listener questions, this episode gets into the nitty gritty between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. WTF is the difference? Is there one? Listen in as Erin unpacks these questions, plus the best ways to test for it and how to determine if you should go gluten-free. You won’t be wondering if you “just” have a gluten sensitivity after this episode!And hey, if you know someone with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or they’re unsure if they have it, don’t hesitate to share this free resource if you think it could help them out!In this episode:-Inspo behind the topic of today’s episode [3:39]-Navigating gluten sensitivity at restaurants [7:07]-The spectrum of gluten intolerance [12:11]-The vastly overlooked factor for triggering a celiac response [14:03]-What to do if you get a gluten/celiac flare up [15:47]-Epigenetics, and what does this mean if you have the celiac gene? [18:23]-What actually happens in the gut with celiac disease [22:36]-Are there differences in symptoms with gluten sensitivity & celiac? [24:52]-The most common area of celiac destruction [27:33]-Tests to use to determine gluten sensitivity [29:30]-What the Wheat Zoomer test can tell you beyond just gluten sensitivity [34:18]-Zonulin: one of the mechanisms for inducing leaky gut [36:41]-Can you ever reintroduce gluten again? [40:36]-Should you eat gluten-free foods if you are NOT gluten intolerant? [43:56]-Choosing to go gluten-free: is it for restriction or for expansion? [45:11]Resources mentioned:Wheat Zoomer & more functional lab testing https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/dispensaryBlog: What to Do If You Get Glutened https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/10/6/what-to-do-if-you-get-glutenedOrganifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/Listen: Episode 121: The Gut-Skin Connection https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/121-gut-skin-connection-part-1BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Erin has been experimenting with NutriSense’s Continuous Glucose Monitor, and in this episode, she sat down with NutriSense Cofounder and Director of Nutrition, Kara Collier, RDN to get into the nitty gritty about what exactly is a CGM, the tech behind it and why someone would use it. While starting with the basics is always Step #1 (dialing in your whole foods diet, stress, sleep hygiene & movement), sometimes getting into the higher level nutrition concepts like a CGM is a good next step. Listen in to hear the breakdown on who this CGM is good for, who it’s NOT good for, and how it can be a beneficial step to help some who are looking to take their established health behaviors to the next level.Kara Collier is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with a background in clinical nutrition, nutrition technology, and entrepreneurship. After becoming frustrated with the traditional healthcare system, she helped start the company NutriSense where she is now the Director of Nutrition. Kara is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, particularly in non-diabetics for the purposes of health optimization, disease prevention, and reversing metabolic dysfunction. Kara oversees the health team and product development and has personally interpreted thousands of complex glucose datasets.In this episode:-Outlining who a CGM sensor is not good for [2:11]-What is a continuous glucose monitor, and why use one? [7:09]-CGM vs a finger prick method [10:25]-Normal vs optimal glucose levels [14:27]-Postprandial response: three things NutriSense monitors with the CGM [16:25]-The value of monitoring blood glucose overnight [19:10]-The two types of hypoglycemia & underlying causes [21:15]-Other factors that impact glucose values beyond diet [22:26]-How stress affects glucose values [24:28]-A powerful activity that helps blood glucose levels [30:11]-Interpreting glucose trends vs glucose spikes [32:21]-How food sensitivities affect glucose levels [36:20]-Is a ketogenic diet or intermittent fasting a good idea? [37:50]Resources mentioned:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/NutriSense Continuous Glucose Monitor https://www.nutrisense.ioThe Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectEat to Achieve™ (start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveYour Hormone Revival™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

If you live with an autoimmune condition, you are probably familiar with how a stressful event can quickly create an uptick in your symptoms. And with many stressful events over the last year, it seems everyone is operating from a heightened, vigilant state. The connection between our mind and our gut is often a topic on this podcast, but this episode gets more into how our lived experiences affect this connection over time. In this episode, Erin sits down with Victoria Albina to discuss how traumatic experiences have a downstream effect on our bodily systems, why this occurs and what you can do to come down from this heightened state and heal.Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Certified Life Coach and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.She is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, has a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.In this episode:-Why Erin appreciates practitioners who take a multifaceted approach to health [1:55]-Introduction to Victoria Albina [6:54]-Nerding out on Polyvagal Theory: the three branches, and how your body reads the signals of your mind [9:53]-The cascading effects that occur in the body when in fight or flight [11:07]-The parasympathetic state and how your nervous system learns what is safe and unsafe [12:26]-Why humans tend to lean towards ventral vagal, or to social connection, and what happens when our social connections are not met [16:41]-Collective trauma and why we might respond differently [18:09]-“Health-ziety” and how we can get locked into patterns that no longer serve us [20:30]-Acceptance: the first step towards taking aligned action [23:11]-How somatic healing helps to release patterns we no longer need [28:59]-Inner child healing and allowing yourself to move through emotion [32:35]-Benefits and limitations to talk therapy [36:04]-The trend of needing to “fix” yourself [37:06]-Using breathwork for healing [38:42]-Codependency versus Interdependence [46:46]-Examples of “martyr energy” and what it says about us [49:17]-Overcoming codependency [56:21]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipThe Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectVictoria Albina’s website https://victoriaalbina.com/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=funktionalnutrition&utm_campaign=interviewListen to Victoria’s podcast, Feminist Wellness https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-wellness/id1454980022Free meditations on codependency and perfectionism https://victoriaalbina.com/free-meditations-2Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Follow Victoria on Insta https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellness/Related episodes:123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/123-creating-your-morning-ritual96: Breathwork for Resiliency with Robert van der Heyden https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/96-breathwork-resiliency-robert-van-der-heyden

If you’re a business owner, or even a content creator, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a sense of entitlement from others who take what you’ve learned and what you produce for granted. Unless you’re in it, it’s hard to understand how much time, effort, energy, and work that goes into producing what you put out for the world. What’s worse, if you have a presence on social media, you also contend with a growing sense (or pressure) that you *have* to do this all for free.Today Erin picks up the conversation from Episode 124 and continues the discussion on the ways entitlement in business often arises, especially surrounding the seemingly innocuous question of whether to allow someone to pick your brain. If you’ve ever been asked for coffee (or have done the asking) with the question, “Can I pick your brain?” this episode is for you! This is part two of a three-part Strictly Biz series all about entitlement in business. (Part 1 is linked below!)In this episode:-Entitlement online and the pressure to produce content for free [1:26]-Sneak peak for upcoming episode + program updates & announcements [6:59]-Recap of the last Strictly Biz ep: why setting boundaries in business is important [13:45]-What’s really being asked when someone wants to pick your brain [14:56]-Self-sacrificing: why do we do this? [17:08]-The “where should I start” question [19:38]-Things Erin put in place for fielding questions and brain picking [20:26]-The Collaboration Offer [25:57]-Why the rules of engagement are different for new & established biz owners [28:04]-Giving advice on your own terms [30:57]-How to go about respectfully asking to pick someone’s brain [35:42]SPECIAL FNA ANNOUNCEMENT: Erin is accepting applications for the Funk'tional Nutrition Academy™! She's opened up a few more spots for healthcare practitioners who want to practice functional nutrition. Because we've received so many great applications, Erin will host an invite-only live webinar and Q+A for those interested in the program on Wed, Feb 3rd at 12pm ET.7 spots are left, and registration will close on Feb 15th or when these spots are filled. Read more and apply here: https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipResources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipThe Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectEat to Achieve™ (start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

The connection between your gut and hormones is intricate, and having a better understanding of it can make a big difference in your overall health. In this episode, Erin unpacks this tricky connection and answers questions surrounding not only which issue to address first, but also why. If you’re looking to make sustainable changes that have a long-term impact, this episode is definitely for you! Have a listen and share this episode with someone who suffers from GI and hormonal issues.In this episode:-Big news for YHR! [2:06]-Purpose of this episode and why the gut-hormone connection is tricky [3:09]-Where to start for gut problems, why you *cannot* skip steps and the problems Erin sees in the functional medicine/functional nutrition world [10:10]-Template medicine and why structuring a gut healing protocol is more of an art form [13:13]-What needs to be addressed before diving into a gut protocol [15:28]-What makes the difference in those who improve their gut issues quickly, and those who don’t [17:04]-The various causes of leaky gut [24:01]-Stress, cortisol and leaky gut [26:54]-The first thing to do if you have food sensitivities [30:30]-The specific hormones that, if low, can lead to leaky gut [38:04]-Hypothyroidism and low motility [39:12]-The specific ways stress affects digestion [40:32]-Cascading effects of low stomach acid on our digestion [42:43]-The gut-brain connection [44:13]-Where to start with long term GI issues [47:53]Resources mentioned:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi Gold supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ (registration now open!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipFREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideStudy: Stress Induces Endotoxemia and Low-Grade Inflammation by Increasing Barrier Permeability https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26029209Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Hormone imbalance has cascading effects all throughout our body, so understanding the root cause is essential for addressing this issue. Oftentimes the perpetual quest for the (unattainable) perfection leaves us in a state of chronic stress and eventual burnout.⁣ In this episode, Erin breaks down the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and answers questions relating to how your stress response works, how it can get wonky and how to determine whether this is a problem for you.This is PART 1 of a deeper dive into adrenals, HPA axis, cortisol, DHEA, and adrenal function testing and what different results may mean for you. Originally aired January 2020.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas giveaway details, featuring Roots Apothecary and Garden of the Moon [3:22]-How Erin uses intuition to guide her business [9:07]-Neuroendocrine + gut health [12:06]-Root cause resolution - where do you start? [14:28]-The relationship between perfectionism & adrenal fatigue, + signs of adrenal dysfunction [20:34]-How the HPA Axis works [28:22]-Effects of cortisol on thyroid & your immune system [36:37]-The Cortisol Awakening Response [42:43]-Cortisol + inflammation [44:00]-Effect on hormonal imbalance, fertility, reproduction & sex hormones [45:21]-Issues with low progesterone, and symptoms of estrogen dominance [46:50]-Stress + Leaky gut [49:45]-Nutrient deficiencies during stress [51:33]-Postpartum + stress [52:42]-PTSD, autoimmunity + stress [56:02]Resources mentioned:Roots Apothecary https://www.rootsapothecary.com/Garden of the Moon https://gardenofthemoon.co/BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditationsYour Hormone Revival™ (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesCarb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectIf you found this episode helpful, BE SURE to listen to PART 2, where Erin continues the conversation and unpacks the benefits of cortisol, everything you ever wanted to know about DHEA, causes of adrenal fatigue, all about adrenal testing and how to get tested. https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Unpacking all your cholesterol questions in this episode, and as always, answering this is not as straightforward as “cholesterol is bad/good.” Erin discusses whether cholesterol is a problem, what it does in the body, problems with low cholesterol, underlying reasons for high cholesterol, how your hormones are related and how to support healthy cholesterol levels. Share this episode with the people you care about, because the goal is to help clear confusion surrounding cholesterol and to give you more confidence in choosing the appropriate foods for you and your body. Originally aired October 2019. In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co. [2:00]-Listener questions on cholesterol [3:23]-A brief history on how we came to demonize cholesterol [8:01]-Current dietary guidelines on cholesterol [10:49]-What is cholesterol? [12:23]-The difference between dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol [19:31]-Is eating cholesterol a problem? [22:10]-What cholesterol does in the body [24:20]-Problems with low cholesterol [34:49]-Reasons your cholesterol might be low [38:48]-Underlying reasons for high cholesterol [39:30]-Hormones + Cholesterol [42:37]-How to support healthy cholesterol levels [52:50]-Intervention for high LDL and total cholesterol [1:01:47]-Other markers for heart disease risk factors [1:04:46]-Root cause of cardiovascular disease [1:07:32]-Is sugar the real problem? [1:09:20]-Gut health + heart disease [1:10:05]-Statins: the good, the bad, the ugly [1:11:54]Resources mentioned:Coyote River Hemp Co https://coyoteriverhempco.com/BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideCarb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesEat to Achieve™ (formerly called Fueled & Fit; start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveWhy this nutritionist would never buy Isagenix Super Smoothie for my kid: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2019/10/15/why-i-would-never-buy-isagenix-isakids-super-smoothie-for-my-kidFor links to studies referenced in this episode and other related episodes, head to the website here! -> https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/28/episode-136-cholesterol-friend-or-foe-everything-you-wanted-to-knowHas this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Can intermittent fasting be a therapeutic tool? Rich with content and resources, this episode is an extensive, deep dive into intermittent fasting, metabolic dysfunction and how you can assess whether IF is right for you based on your unique context.This episode is perfect for anyone who is fasting-curious, anyone who’s interested in IF or currently trying IF. I dissect who should try it, in what situations is it therapeutic and why, potential benefits, contraindications, whether it works for women’s bodies and the debate over if it’s just another diet culture tool. Have a listen and be sure to share this episode with anyone in your life who has type II diabetes, high insulin, prediabetes, insulin-resistance, metabolic resistance, high blood sugar, anyone going through menopause, or post-menopause. Originally aired April 2020.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk'mas Giveaway details, plus program updates [1:35]-Why this was a timely release for this episode [4:09]-Who this episode is for [8:25]-Erin's stance on Intermittent Fasting, and why you gotta make space for multiple truths in nutrition [9:34]-What is intermittent fasting [16:57]-The difference between time restricted eating/feeding and IF [19:02]-Different ways to approach intermittent fasting [19:58]-Pros & cons of a fat fast [23:41]-Benefits of intermittent fasting [28:34]-Fasting and the gut [33:09]-What does circadian rhythm have to do with it? [38:12]-Conditions where fasting can be helpful [43:31]-What you need to know about insulin [45:50]-Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance and high blood sugars [51:25]-Lab markers of metabolic syndrome [56:15]-Brain health in menopause [1:00:10]-How PCOS is related [1:01:14]-How to reverse insulin resistance [1:02:37]-Considerations for intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, plus biomarker improvements [1:11:25]-Considerations for those with a disordered eating history [1:18:44]-When is fasting contraindicated, and who should NOT do intermittent fasting [1:20:45]-What fasting does to your hormones [1:24:36]-What’s leptin got to do with it? [1:28:38]-Fasting and the thyroid [1:30:57]-How to start, the #1 thing to do first and different ways to approach intermittent fasting [1:35:27]-Different intermittent fasting schedules [1:37:53]-Listener questions and the common mindset regarding diet culture [1:40:37]-How to transition away from fasting [1:46:01]-Signs it’s not working and it’s time to stop [1:50:42]Resources mentioned:The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectBeautycounter https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholtCCP weekly workouts provided by Steamhouse & Blaze Yoga: https://www.steamhousenh.com/ https://www.blazenh.com/FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditationsOrganifi Low Sugar powdered supplements (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order)For links to studies and related resources, head to our website! https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/21/episode-135-intermittent-fasting-who-its-for-who-its-not-forHas this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome, so it’s important to know exactly what your needs are before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. In this episode I take a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies, why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing and how to safely treat your gut at home. This episode is teeming with some piping hot early 2020 energy! Originally aired January 2020.In this episode:-The 12 Days of Funk’mas Day 8 giveaway details, featuring sponsor Bio-Kult [2:45]-Upcoming program details (dates are not correct, see resources mentioned for 2021 dates) [8:04]-Why Erin can’t speak for or against your health practitioner, and why Erin never gives black & white recommendations [12:53]-The problem with antibiotics [17:49]-The problem with “natural” herbal antibiotics [19:42]-Pros and cons of grapefruit seed extract/citrus seed extract [26:29]-Ins and outs of oregano oil [32:39]-Why you CANNOT skip the steps if you want to help people nutritionally [39:15]-My thoughts about different nutrition programs like IIN [40:37]-The 5R Protocol for gut health, and why it needs a revamp [43:32]-What is intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut? [1:06:08]-Where to start for at-home treatment, before seeing a practitioner [1:12:03]-Testing for leaky gut, wheat & gluten sensitivity [1:15:03]-When it’s time to do functional labs [1:19:51]-Stool tests, GI mapping, and why finding a practitioner who knows how to interpret your results is so important [1:22:02]-Erin's favorite functional labs for the gut [1:29:10]Resources mentioned in this episode:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormoneEat to Achieve (start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveWheat Zoomer and other functional labs https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsFREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideStudies:Aspects of the antimicrobial efficacy of grapefruit seed extract and its relation to preservative substances contained https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191Simultaneous identification and quantification by liquid chromatography of benzethonium chloride, methyl paraben and triclosan in commercial products labeled as grapefruit seed extract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17867553The effectiveness of processed grapefruit-seed extract as an antibacterial agent: II. Mechanism of action and in vitro toxicity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12165191Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20030464 Related episodes:129: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/7/episode-129-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

We have been healers throughout history. Groups of women gathered together to heal each other and heal their community with plants and foods. We all need to go back to that place of trusting ourselves. This week on the show we interviewed herbalist, Amy McKelvey. Amy told us how she got into herbalism, as well as a pretty interesting history of herbs. She also addresses the importance of plants and our connection to the world around us to achieve healing. In this jam-packed 90 minutes, we covered everything from whether or not you can overdo supplements, to maximizing benefits of the supplements, to how to energize your life! You will learn a TON listening to this show! Originally aired May 2018.In this episode:-12 Days of Funkmas Day 7 giveaway details, featuring Amy KcKelvey from Her Vital Way [1:28]-Amy’s health journey to discovering the healing power of herbs [7:38]-Amy’s pivot from marketing to herbalism, and patterns she noticed in her practice [16:22]-Can you overdo supplements? Dosing for herbs [24:53]-Essential oils safety [30:01]-Where to start with supplements [34:45]-How to make tea infusions [38:08]-Zinc and copper balance [41:44]-Herbs for skin & hormonal acne [45:37]-Herbs for constipation [50:54]-Herbs for sleep and anxiety [57:06]-All about adaptogens, how it affects our body and Amy’s favorite adaptogens [1:01:44]-How to energize your life [1:13:54]-Bandaid vs root cause healing, and how to maximize benefits from supplements [1:16:56]-Healing supplements for menstrual cramps [1:22:45]-How to create your own supplement toolbox [1:25:05] Resources mentioned in this episode: Her Vital Way https://www.hervitalway.com/Her Vital Way on Insta https://www.instagram.com/hervitalway/Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesBioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

You’ve probably heard me say when it comes to nutrition, we can’t do the high level stuff without addressing the foundation and the building blocks first - and in this episode, I mean it literally. We’ll be talking about amino acids today which are the actual building blocks of protein and your body. While this is more of a nutrition 101/back to basics episode about protein, I definitely get into some higher level functional medicine stuff as well. I’ll discuss the different types of protein, best ways to get it and why amino acids are really what run the show in your body. Originally aired January 2020.In this episode:-12 Days of Funkmas Day 6 Giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co. [1:39]-“Healthziety,” resources for it [5:19]-Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it [12:22]-Is too much protein a thing? [17:16]-Reasons you may need more protein in your diet [19:24]-What you need to know about amino acids, including the “fuel source” glutamine [21:24]-Why Erin doesn't use Tylenol [26:20]-Dietary recommendations for protein [31:09]-Symptoms of protein deficiency [33:33]-The different types of proteins [35:49]-Collagen peptides: what they are, how our bodies use it, and things to consider when using it [38:01]-Breaking down all the details on bone broth [43:29]-Why getting enough tryptophan is wildly important, plus whole food sources for it [50:03]-Best sources of protein, and the trap we sometimes fall into [52:48]-Protein powders to look for, and why Erin has a hard time recommending plant protein powders [56:45]-Vegan protein options [1:06:30]-The difference between organic meat and grass-fed meat [1:12:18]-Thoughts on the Impossible Burger [1:17:30] Resources mentioned in this episode: Coyote River Hemp Co (save 10% with FUNK10) https://goodandcompany.co/FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideCarb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectStudy: Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2666737/Report: Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/Micronutrient Panels, Zoomers and other functional lab tests https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsIced Matcha Recipe (plus a video on how to make nut mylk!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/13/iced-matcha-latteVegan Kale Caesar Salad https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/vegan-kale-caesar-saladBioKult Boosted probiotic Supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Find Coyote River Hemp Co on Insta https://www.instagram.com/coyoteriverhempco/Related episodes:130: Plant Based Diets, Eating Meat & Sustainable Diets https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/8/episode-130-plant-based-diets-eating-meat-amp-sustainable-diets4: All About Dairy https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2017/11/5/episode-4-all-about-dairy128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/2/episode-128-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Erin is getting to the bottom of your constipation in this episode. Our gut health is tied to every other system in our bodies, so if you’ve got constipation, there’s a good chance something else isn’t working well, either. This is an information-packed episode filled with stats, studies, anecdotes and all the information you need to get your bowels moving again. Originally aired November 2019.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 5 giveaway details, featuring Bio-Kult and Organifi [0:38]-Updates for upcoming programs, plus some listener love [2:10]-Life-changing anecdotal update from a happy YHR participant, and what this has to do with this episode topic [5:04]-Scary stat about diagnosing female hormone problems, and why we need to understand our hormones in order to understand our health [7:50]-How to know if you’re constipated, and why this is a problem [11:29]-The gut-hormone connection [14:38]-The top 4 things to do help with constipation [16:49]-Underlying causes of constipation [18:14]-Different types of fiber, and why a high-fiber diet might cause constipation [21:38]-How low-carb diets contribute to constipation [27:23]-How to move to increase motility [28:53]-Why stress can speed up or slow down transit time [30:20]-The sleep-poop connection [36:31]-How melatonin production is related to our gut health [39:25]-New treatments for IBS? [45:48]-Dysbiosis, infections, and other causes of constipation [47:42]-The vagus nerve and gut-brain connection [50:15]-Key drivers to combat constipation [52:39]-Using laxatives like Metamucil & Miralax, and how these affect our microbiome [59:02]-Erin's favorite supplements for constipation [1:06:45]-Why you should also consider energetics if you have constipation [1:13:11]Resources mentioned in this episode:Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off one box) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi powders (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/funkCarb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Feb!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFREE Digestive Guide: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideRelated episodes:37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting74: All About Cholesterol: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/10/29/episode-74-all-about-cholesterolHas this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Get ready for a meaty episode. This was recorded with Erin's good friend and former podcast co-host, Kyle Maiorana, and in it they break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about vegetarian diets, how to sustainably include animals in your diet and what to consider if you're transitioning from a vegetarian diet to an animal-inclusive one (and vice versa). Originally aired November 2018.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 4 giveaway details, featuring Vernon Family Farm [1:37]-Listener question about how to eat enough protein with a plant-based diet [6:00]-Erin's experience with a vegetarian diet, and why she started incorporating meat [10:32]-Why it’s important to experiment and pay attention to the foods you eat in order to feel your best [15:45]-Common nutrient deficiencies and supplements to consider on a vegetarian/vegan diet [23:11]-How to get the most of out of a vegetarian diet [39:30]-How to transition to an animal-inclusive diet [51:07]-The difference between animal protein and non-animal protein [54:03]-Is organic meat more nutritious than factory-farmed meat? [1:01:01]-Environmental & sustainability concerns of eating meat [1:06:03]-How animals help improve the environment and soil [1:19:09]-All the variations of a vegetarian diet and how to get the most bang for your buck [1:25:05]-The moral and ethical dilemma [1:32:49]-Best ways to approach the healthiest diet for you [1:42:21]-Red meat, cancer and why context matters [1:43:09]Resources mentioned in this episode:Vernon Family Farm https://www.instagram.com/vernonfamilyfarm/FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideEat to Achieve™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveErin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** (linked above)

Dissecting the question, “How do we feed our gut?” is the topic of this episode, and it’s one of the most potent/most powerful in terms of content. If you’ve listened to this episode before, we recommend you listen again because it is that important! Erin breaks down the role of our microbiome, dietary and environmental factors that nourish or harm it, antibiotic-use and get into the nitty gritty of how to truly use food as medicine. You might want to take notes for this one! Originally aired December 2019.In this episode:-Big announcements for 2021 [1:40]-Day 3 Giveaway details, featuring show sponsors Bio-Kult and Organifi [2:44]-Why Erin suggests people start with Carb Compatibility or Eat to Achieve before diving into higher level lab testing/functional medicine work, plus some updates about the programs (as of Jan 2020) [6:00]-What the gut microbiome is and what it does [11:06]-Why diversity is important for our gut [17:21]-Why the U.S. has the worst guts [18:20]-Factors that negatively influence our guts [21:24]-All about antibiotic use & how it affects our long-term gut health [25:20]-The best sleep schedule for your gut, plus other beneficial behaviors [27:25]-Common medications that impact the gut [29:44]-Less-talked about things that can harm the microbiota [33:03]-A surprising fact about glyphosate/Roundup [34:00]-Dietary risk factors for dysbiosis [37:55]-Is your healthy diet actually causing harm to your gut? [39:35]-Why you can’t “reinoculate” your gut with probiotics [43:05]-Why eating for a healthy gut goes WAY beyond probiotics and fermented foods [44:11]-All about prebiotics and resistant starch [46:42]-How short-chain fatty acids are created in our gut, and how they help protect us from food sensitivities [50:52]-What polyphenols are, their health benefits, and how our gut bacteria uses them [56:35]-Specific foods, herbs and spices that nourish our gut microbiome [57:37]-Prebiotic-rich foods [1:02:03]-What is resistant starch, and how to get a variety of it in your diet [1:05:41]Resources mentioned in this episode:BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off one box) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi powders (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/funkCarb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectEat to Achieve™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveYour Hormone Revival™ (feb) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFree Digestive Guide: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideFind Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

The title says it all for this episode. Erin gets into the nitty gritty with a listener question about deciphering when you truly do need to lose weight, common reasons behind weight loss resistance and the top questions you should be asking yourself before attempting to lose weight. This episode is jam packed with loads of details and goes far beyond just looking at food for weight loss and overall health - there’s a reason this is one of THE top downloaded episodes! Original air date: June 2019.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 2 giveaway details, featuring Yarrow and Organifi [1:30]-Why you gotta look beyond the food for weight loss and overall health [2:32]-The most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss [7:13]-Listener question on when do you truly need to lose weight [11:49]-Ways that stress affects ability to lose weight, and what you need to do first before trying weight loss [14:20]-Common weight loss resistance factors [28:55]-How to know if you’re in a hypometabolic state [42:24]-Are caloric deficits necessary [45:20]-How to safely approach weight loss [52:06]-Knowing when a caloric deficit is appropriate [55:12]-Figuring out your exact calorie needs [59:39]-The importance of cycling between weight loss and weight maintenance [1:04:02]-Weight loss vs. fat loss [1:05:50]-How to prevent muscle loss, and the three things to always keep in mind [1:09:40]Resources mentioned:Yarrow, Kittery, ME: https://www.yarrowmaine.com/Organifi (enter code FUNK for 15% off): https://www.organifi.com/FUNKStudies on Mindfulness & Health:Comparison of a Mindful Eating Intervention to a Diabetes Self-Management Intervention Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4217158/Coping with food cravings. Investigating the potential of a mindfulness-based intervention: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20493913Mindfulness meditation as an intervention for binge eating, emotional eating, and weight loss: a systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24854804/Mindfulness Intervention for Stress Eating to Reduce Cortisol and Abdominal Fat among Overweight and Obese Women: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2011/651936/Stress management can facilitate weight loss in Greek overweight and obese women: a pilot study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23627835/The Carb Compatibility Project (next class starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival (next round starts February!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Body Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwpGuided Meditations: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditationsRelated episodes:Part one/prequel to this episode: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/12/episode-64-intuitive-eating-health-at-every-size-and-weight-lossHas this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting.**FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Do you have back pain? Then this interview with Sara Curry, co-owner of Blaze Yoga Studio in Portsmouth, NH is a MUST LISTEN. Sara found yoga when a lifetime of contact sports and weight lifting left her debilitated by back pain. After using yoga to rehabilitate her own body and mind, she dedicated herself to a life of helping others take back control of their health, wellness, and their lives. Sara’s classes blend physicality and meditation toward the same goals: healing, health, and self-awareness.Far and away the top downloaded episode, this conversation unpacks sources of back pain, problems with the current models for pain treatment and why Erin finds Sara to be a true role model. Original air date: Feb 2018.In this episode:-First “12 Days of Funk'mas” giveaway details, featuring Blaze Yoga [2:49]-The evolution of Blaze Yoga [4:27]-Sara’s journey to finding yoga, and why it inspired her to pursue her business as a yoga teacher and studio owner [10:28]-Why using the term “chronic” to describe your pain makes it harder for you to heal [15:35]-Why bed rest is the worst thing you can do for back pain [19:54]-What's wrong with the current model of pain treatment, and other sources of back pain that you might not have considered [22:45]-How to decrease fibromyalgia pain [28:39]-Yoga and medical miracles [32:59]-Why being kind and generous with your body will allow it to do more for you in return [36:13]Resources mentioned:Blaze Yoga: https://www.blazenh.com/Sara’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y15SX-dQUMFollow Blaze Yoga on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/blazeyoganh/Follow Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/**FOR GIVEAWAY DETAILS, HEAD TO ERIN'S INSTA PAGE^^

Short and sweet one for ya today, friends. This episode will serve as a living resource that gets right to the meat of answering the question, “Should you take probiotics for your immune system?” Erin breaks down probiotic misconceptions, how they work to affect our immune system and how to support your body when rebuilding a healthy gut microbiome.In this episode:-Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling sick to work on your immune system [2:18]-The common misconception about probiotics [4:07]-Colonization resistance: what this is, what it does and why Erin relates this to the Great Woods parking lot [5:02]-How probiotics help to create an unfavorable environment for the growth of gut pathogens [7:20]-The connection between probiotics and Treg cells, and how this helps make our immune system efficient and healthy [8:12]-The probiotic Erin recommends for most people, and why [11:09]-The two most common questions Erin gets about probiotics [13:55]-The three Ps to remember when rebuilding your gut microbiome [16:07]Resources mentioned in this episode:Bio-kult Boosted probiotic (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off!) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Organifi Immune support powder (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://www.organifi.com/FUNKFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Erin talks a lot about functional lab testing and supplementation, but don’t underestimate the power of food! In this episode Erin discusses why a food-first approach matters so much not just in overall health, but also in determining stressors behind chronic issues (skin, digestion & gut health, inflammation, autoimmunity). She breaks down underlying stressors related to hypothyroidism, the link between gluten and Hashimoto’s and how taking a food-first approach with your health can make a big impact on your life.In this episode:-How and why health goes way beyond just nutrition [1:45]-Why thyroid health needs a paradigm shift [6:49]-Interpreting hypothyroid symptoms and the underlying stressors that can lead to this [13:08]-Why your diet could be a physiological stressor [16:14]-A first-hand account of why a food-first approach to health matters so much [16:52]-The two biggest dietary needle movers, and why it’s just as important to add beneficial things to your diet as is removing problematic things [20:28]-When gathering data is recommended for determining dietary reactions [26:04]-The link between Hashimoto’s and gluten [31:07]-Molecular mimicry and how this affects those with gluten sensitivities [33:02]Resources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesEat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveThe Carb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectWhich program is right for me? https://www.erinholthealth.com/programs/#which-programWheat Zoomer Test https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults/wheat-zoomerOrganifi Green Juice (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://organifi.com/FUNKListen: Episode 122: Gut-Skin Connection: leaky gut, rosacea, acne, eczema, keratosis pilaris & psoriasis https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/10/27/episode-122-the-gut-skin-connection-part-2Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Part of managing your anxiety is managing your energy, and last week Erin discussed how establishing your own sacred, grounding practice is a smart antidote to festering anxiety. While a morning ritual doesn't magically make all of the world's problems disappear, it *does* give you the fortitude to navigate whatever lies ahead. We tend to be much less reactive and much more grounded and calm when we are making sure our own needs are being met, and when we are not sacrificing our own needs to keep other people comfortable.This episode is part one of a three-part Strictly Biz series all about entitlement in business. You’ll want to listen to this one if you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries in your business or finding more of the people you want to work with. Erin shares how she realized she needed to up her boundary game, building resilience and how setting boundaries in her business has not only NOT hurt it, it’s actually enhanced it. Setting (& keeping) boundaries has allowed Erin to find more of the people who respect them, and that, in turn, allows her to keep showing up in a big way.Just a heads up: this conversation is in true, straight-shooting-Erin form, and she says some things that may make you feel a bit...seen. Buckle up and let’s buckle down!In this episode:-How managing where energy goes and who you give your energy to helps you better manage your anxiety [1:47]-Why Erin decided to up her boundary game, and the signs that tell her she needs a clear boundary in place [10:18]-The new entitlement phenomenon that began happening after publicly setting my boundary [15:21]-The difference between admiration and value [19:19]-Why Erin isn't afraid of chasing off business with her boundaries [22:16]-How to tell if someone is not a good fit for your business [26:34]-Worrying what others think and why this gives away our power [27:50]-Where to draw the line between providing free content and paid work [29:23]-The caretaking conundrum, and why getting comfortable with the discomfort of saying no is so important [31:25]-How saying no to those who aren’t a good fit opens the door to more who are, and why this shift affects how you show up in your business [37:17]Resources mentioned:Organifi Pumpkin Spice (enter FUNK at checkout for 15% off!) https://organifi.com/FUNKPod: Episode 115 | Strictly Biz: Determining your Yes from your No https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/27/episode-115-strictly-biz-determining-your-yes-from-your-noPod: Ep 123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/3/episode-123-creating-your-morning-ritualFunk’tional Nutrition Academy https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s “not-knowingness” lately? You’re not alone. It seems that emotions are really tough right now. Between the pandemic, the election (that this episode is being released on election day is not lost on me), last minute changes with school, work and other plans - we’ve got lots going on and pulls in many different directions.With all this, it feels like an especially good time to talk about how to establish a grounded, sacred space for yourself. This episode is all about how to create a morning ritual that you’re drawn to and is meaningful to you. I’ll unpack what my 3 day panic attack taught me, how to create and take up space for yourself and why it’s so important to commit to yourself, even if just for a few moments, each day.In this episode:-Why my new office set up is relevant to the importance of creating a ritual for myself, and why nutrition and food are not the only pieces of the health puzzle [1:16]-The reclamation of “witchy” and a nod to the women before our time [4:48]-Why now is as good a time as any to start creating space for yourself [7:00]-How my morning ritual started [8:44]-A rousing explanation of what a morning ritual is NOT [10:03]-Why there is such a need for a morning ritual, and how I came back to mine after a brief hiatus [12:40]-What a morning ritual is all about and how it can not only dictate the outcome of your day, but also the income of your business [19:50]-How giving myself sacred space has allowed for big transitions in my life and business [22:45]-The “kiss of death” for doing anything, and why no one is going to swoop in and save time for you [25:23]-Why tending to your partner’s sacred needs is also important to tending to yours [29:15]-How not asking for permission to take care of your needs helps your internal perspective to shift [30:23]-Creating your space, staking your claim and why this can be especially tricky for women [33:00]-How setting and keeping boundaries can allow you to show up in a bigger way [36:50]-How to make your sacred space “yours” [39:24]-What to do once you’ve created the time and space [41:40]-Reminder of what a morning ritual is NOT, and things I often incorporate during this pause [44:28]-Specifics on activities I do [46:15]-Move the body, still the brain: tips for an overactive or scattered mind [49:09] Resources mentioned:FREE Meditations: https://www.erinholthealth.com/meditationsYarrow, Kittery, ME https://www.instagram.com/yarrowkitterymaine/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-trustSacred Rebels Oracle Deck https://amzn.to/3jRmy2XAngels and Ancestors Oracle Deck https://amzn.to/2HVfhlmNon-toxic Ritual Candle https://amzn.to/3610rCjTarot for the Wild Soul podcast https://lindsaymack.com/podcastYour Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/**Did you start a morning ritual? Share on IG and tag me, I’d love to see how you’re creating your own sacred space!!**

Today I’m picking up where we left off on the Gut-Skin Connection. If you missed part one, be sure to check that out! Last week I talked about how the gut and skin are linked, the different mechanisms that link them and why a healthy diet for your gut is also a healthy diet for your skin.This week I continue the conversation and discuss leaky gut, specific skin conditions, how they often manifest and important things to consider for them.This episode is definitely for you or someone you know if you’ve been suffering from a common skin condition like rosacea, acne, eczema, keratosis pilaris or psoriasis. I also talk about histamines and candida, and weave information throughout this episode that’s really important to hear from a holistic perspective.In this episode:-Short recap of last week’s episode [1:40]-Leaky Gut: in a nutshell [6:09]-Symptoms of leaky gut, and how it can lead to inflammation anywhere in the body [8:36]-How to test if you have leaky gut [10:02]-Getting to the root of a leaky gut & how to heal it [13:19]-Rosacea and the common underlying gut problem often associated with it [20:20]-Acne: why it’s an inflammatory disease and the massive contributors to it (food & otherwise) [23:50]-Breaking down the specific ways specific hormones contribute to acne [27:50]-Eczema/atopic dermatitis and the two biggest contributing culprits [34:20]-The caveat with elimination style diets and eczema, and instances where I DO NOT recommend this as a way to suss out food sensitivities pertaining to skin problems [35:26]-Food sensitivity testing for eczema [38:41]-Why you can’t out-diet a gut infection [39:30]-How histamine intolerance plays into various skin conditions, and symptoms to watch out for [41:26]-Ways our guts are exposed to histamines, and how this can sometimes cause our “histamine bucket” to overflow [43:27]-Things that contribute to histamine sensitivity, and what you can do if you have histamine intolerance [45:28]-How candida is connected to histamines, eczema and other skin problems, why it can get activated and how it proliferates [49:22]-Keratosis Pilaris aka “chicken skin” and the most common driver of this condition [51:01]-Psoriasis and why treatment is really about immune stabilization vs. how to treat the skin [53:21]-How using an infrared sauna may help with skin issues like acne, fine lines, psoriasis or eczema [54:46]-Sneak peek for The Gut-Skin Connection, Part 3: the final frontier [55:36]Resources mentioned: Organifi - enter code FUNK for 15% off! http://www.organifi.com/FUNKFREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideWheat Zoomer - Food Testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults The Role of Inflammation in the Pathology of Acne https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780801/Neuroendocrine regulation of sebocytes – a pathogenetic link between stress and acne https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15507110/Lists of foods cross-reacting with pollen http://www.foodallergens.info/Facts/Pollen&Food/Which_Foods.htmlListen: Episode 67: Tips for Coping with an Autoimmune Flare Up Read: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/tips-for-coping-with-an-autoimmune-flare-upHow to Test for Autoimmune Triggers & Root Cause https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2019/7/17/how-to-test-for-autoimmune-triggers-amp-root-causeFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Healthy Skin http://www.ErinHoltHealth.com/SKINEat to Achieve - move the needle on skin/acne https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveCarb Compatibility: if you know you have high blood sugars (dial in macros a bit more) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones***Questions about histamines & histamine issues? Send them to [email protected] for an upcoming episode!***

Today I’m kicking off part one of a two-part series on the connection between gut health and skin health.Many of you already know that your skin is your largest organ, but we often forget that addressing skin conditions often requires us to go beyond topical solutions. Conventional/allopathic medicine tends to focus on the organ in question. For skin issues, the "solutions" are always skin-focused with treatments like dermatology, steroids, cortisone creams, Acutane, etc.⁣ They work from the outside.The truth of the matter is that skin is almost always an inside job. Sometimes it's hormones. Sometimes it's overburdened detoxification pathways. Often it's gut-related. Functional medicine likes to take a step back and ask, what's driving the imbalance? What are the triggers? Where did it start? How can we address the root so the organ can self-heal?⁣ These are the questions I ask in my practice, and how I attempt to address skin issues from the inside-out.This episode is all about the connection between gut health and skin health. I go into detail about these connections and explore how what we put IN our bodies can affect how we look and feel OUTside our bodies.In this episode:-Why sound byte nutrition does us a huge disservice [1:34]-New registration dates for Erin Holt Health programs [6:48]-Big (and little) shifts that are happening on the pod [8:11]-Business transparency, back end decisions, sponsorships and my continued commitment to YOU, the listener [11:16]-Why skin is an inside job [14:19]-Gut/skin/inflammatory issues: decoding the chicken/egg situation, and the valuable role functional testing plays with this [16:54]-Your skin, your gut and the unique connection they share [19:50]-Turmeric, curcumin and the therapeutic effect they have on the skin [22:55]-Nutrients the skin loves [25:14]-The specific way skin conditions are tied to gut health [27:54]-The first step to take in healing your skin [30:24]-How identifying food sensitivities can help your skin [33:52]-The drawbacks to elimination-style diets [35:52]Resources mentioned:Organifi Gold powder (enter code FUNK at checkout for 15% off!) https://www.organifi.com/FUNKErin’s Online Dispensary https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplementsFREE DIGESTIVE GUIDE https://www.erinholthealth.com/digestiveguideEat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveCarb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesVibrant Wellness Food Sensitivity Testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsBlog: How to Heal Your Dry Skin https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/11/7/how-to-heal-your-dry-skinThe Gut Microbiome as a Major Regulator of the Gut-Skin Axis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6048199/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Hormone-safe Skin & Personal Care https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt

In this episode I get back to the basics with health coach Melissa Lee on periods, PCOS and hormonal birth control. This episode is for you - or perhaps for your sister or daughter - if you’ve been considering starting hormonal birth control due to wonky period issues. Melissa shares her own experience with PCOS and birth control, how she transitioned off the pill and how she’s helped herself and other women regain hormonal balance by applying foundational food and lifestyle principles.Melissa is a health coach who supports ladies with hormonal imbalances, including PCOS. She uses both her own experience living with PCOS and the creation of a natural healing toolkit to help her clients improve their symptoms through natural means. Melissa works with clients remotely and creates an engaging community in her FB group, Find Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with NourishMel.In this episode:-The 80/20 rule, and why the basics are the biggest needle movers [2:07]-Melissa’s journey with PCOS and hormonal birth control [8:10]-Effects of the birth control pill [15:16]-Important nutrients and lifestyle considerations for period maintenance, or when someone considers coming off the pill [17:49]-The misconception surrounding your period while on the birth control pill [21:09]-Why carbohydrates are needed for a period [23:22]-The message your painful period is telling you, and the foods/nutrients that can help it [29:42]-Foods and herbs that help with hormonal acne [36:24]-Impact of xenoestrogens on periods [38:14]-The role of detoxification in alleviating acne [39:36]Resources mentioned:Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with NourishMel https://www.facebook.com/groups/576858976311822/Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesOrganifi Gold powder (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://www.organifi.com/funkFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Follow Melissa on Insta https://www.instagram.com/nourishmelhealth/

If you have kids, you probably know just how hard it is to keep them and their surroundings clean. Attempts to completely sterilize our outer environment is an inherently futile goal; microbes and pathogens have always been present and will always be present. As parents we worry about kids catching viruses or other pathogens, and in COVID times, this worry has ramped up cleaning efforts to a critical level. We’ve seen that even with our best efforts and precautions, we can’t completely avoid pathogens or viruses. So, what do we do?In this episode I chat with Naturopath Dr. Melina Roberts about what it takes to build a robust immune system for our kids. It’s an important and relevant conversation that can also be applied to humans of all ages. We discuss how efforts in our outer environment can benefit (or hinder) us, and how getting to the root of robust health actually requires focus on our inner environment.Dr. Melina Roberts is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of Building a Healthy Child and Founder of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary. She is recognized as one of the top Biological Medicine practitioners in North America and is a lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy. She is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in Biological Medicine effectively treating digestive issues, chronic disease and cancer. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She did a two year post-graduate study in Biological Medicine with Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland. She was also selected to be a TEDx speaker for 2020.In this episode:-Erin’s philosophy on food [1:36]-Often overlooked symptoms of dairy sensitivity [5:45]-The key component to boosting our immune system [11:52]-What is the microbiome and how it relates to our immunity [14:08]-Circumstances that activate our immune system from foods we eat, and how this manifests as various symptoms or even disease [16:06]-Our obsession with cleanliness and sterilization, a weakened microbiome and the compounding toll this can have on our immune system over time [19:06]-The role pesticides, herbicides and insecticides play in our gut [23:33]-The potential impact of antibacterial hand sanitizer on your gut [28:38]-The three big factors that can move the needle in terms of addressing a leaky gut and rebuilding a strong gut barrier [33:03]-Stipulations with going gluten free [38:33]-Physical activity and its effect on the microbiome [40:41]-Potential effects of social isolation on our immunity, and ways to keep our immune system robust during COVID [44:48]Resources mentioned:Food Sensitivity testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Follow Dr. Roberts on Insta https://www.instagram.com/drmelinaroberts/More on Dr. Melina Roberts https://advancednaturopathic.com/Boost your immune system (enter code FUNK for 15% off) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK

This episode is for you if you’ve been struggling with feeling spun out or paralyzed (or even both!) by life’s circumstances. Today I’m delving deep into intuition, energy medicine, personal power, and how this all relates to my “witchier side.” I talk a lot about the solar plexus and all the ways it manifests in our lives, how it feels to be out of balance with it, and ways you can harness your own unique energy to step into your power and regain a sense of control with your health - and in your life.In this episode:-How I got into what I call “energy medicine” [10:52]-How energy medicine shows up in my work [16:44]-“The fluff” and why I felt the need to branch off in a different way with energy medicine [17:11]-Why I rejected the term “healer” in the past and the role personal responsibility plays in my practice [19:44]-Intuition: what it is, what it’s not, and how to better recognize intuitive signals to help make decisions for yourself [26:01]-Quick breakdown of the chakras, your solar plexus, and how it relates to your personal power [35:44]-Diving into how your 3rd chakra energy allows you to show up in the world, and both the mental & physical the struggles that come when it’s out of balance [37:52]-Control, powerlessness, and the particular relevance of the solar plexus in the healthcare world right now [40:23]-What’s crippling some people (and throwing others into overdrive) and why this is SO important to understand in order to heal [43:05]-The two patterns I’ve seen emerge in people’s response to 2020 and how it all ties to either an excess or deficiency in your 3rd chakra [44:31]-Ways to heal yourself and bring balance back to your solar plexus [50:21]-Harnessing your “Good girl gone bad” energy, what it means to fill your cup, and healing a deficient 3rd chakra [55:54]-Bringing back into balance a 3rd chakra in excess (an ongoing practice for me!) and ways to disperse all that energy [1:01:38]-Evaluating technology use and what it means for an excessive or deficient 3rd chakra [1:06:46]-In the moment things to do for your 3rd chakra [1:10:45]“We cannot change the world if we have not yet individuated from the way the world expects us to be.” Anodea JudithResources mentioned in this episode:Organifi Red Juice (enter code FUNK for 15% off) https://www.organifishop.com/products/organifi-red-juiceEastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self https://amzn.to/3hQKmTAWheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System (Llewellyn's New Age) https://amzn.to/3choAatAnatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing https://amzn.to/3mFhMrMFeeling Good: The New Mood Therapy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UW5X4C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Guided Meditation for Uncertain Times https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/19/a-guided-meditation-for-uncertain-timesGuided meditation for Balance & Self Healing https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/meditation-for-balance Related episodes: 111: Sh*t We Don't Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-111-sht-we-dont-talk-about-good-girls-gone-bad109: Human Design with Aycee Brown https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/7/16/episode-109-human-design-with-aycee-brownGo beyond: Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesEat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve

Ever feel like your body is working against you no matter what you do? Ayurvedic Health and Weightloss Expert Neha Premjee joins me for a healing conversation that I think so many can benefit from. She talks about her 70 pound weight loss journey and what she learned, details how to use Ayurveda as a way to decode and understand your own body (for weight loss, chronic illness, & more), and breaks down how Ayurveda gives you a framework to begin healing from within. Find out more about this ancient science and why in order to truly transform, something inside YOU needs to shift.In this episode:-What is Ayurveda? Brief intro to the Ayurvedic methodology [5:27]-How Neha “got into” Ayurveda [8:19]-Introduction to the doshas [12:40]-How to figure out your dosha (& what to do with that information) [14:17]-How your dosha can influence how you eat/creating a food plan [19:02]-Applying Ayurveda to modern day [28:36]-Explain how Ayurveda, Energy, Emotions come together in one framework [41:15]-Ayurveda and weight loss [42:41]-Worthiness and the “juice” of Neha’s work [43:45]-How to actually enjoy the process of weight loss and/or healing yourself [45:48]-Where Neha starts with her clients [50:43] Neha Premjee is an Ayurvedic health and weight loss coach, a published author, speaker, and influencer. She’s traveled the globe for her work, and she’s been invited to speak at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva twice.She primarily coaches clients around the world to achieve weight loss using her signature 3 step framework - Ayurveda, Energy, Emotions. Neha uses the ins and outs of Ayurveda to achieve lasting weight loss, while teaching her clients how to address painful emotions and low energy to re-frame and totally and completely in love with themselves, develop rock solid self confidence and change their lives.Resources mentioned in this episode:Check out Organifi powders and get 15% off http://www.organifi.com/FUNKFree Dosha Quiz: find out your dosha https://nehapremjee.com/dosha-quizFollow Neha on Insta https://www.instagram.com/nehapremjee/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Want more help with your diet? https://www.erinholthealth.com/programs

Why my feathers are all sorts of ruffled over Kellogg’s new unicorn & mermaid frozen waffles...and the BIG problem with food dyes.This episode is for the busy parent who is looking to glean some information to make more informed decisions about their food purchases. It’s also a short episode that you can share with people that you care about.Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Breakfast recipes: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/blog/tag/BreakfastFollow the hashtag: #ehhnoncerealbreakfast

This episode is for you if you have a challenging time discerning your YESes from your NOs. I talk a LOT about boundaries and saying no...but you don't get far in business as an entrepreneur without a saying YES a real lot.So how do you recognize the things that need your energy from the things that don't?⁣Today I’ll take you through my 3 step process to determine my yes or no. I will also address a listener question that came in about this very subject!Follow Erin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/FUNK’TIONAL NUTRITION ACADEMY Training & Mentorship for Health Practitioners https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipEpisode 102: Your Wellness Business in the Time of Covid https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/5/13/episode-102-your-wellness-business-in-the-time-of-covid

“Once you birth a child, you’re always postpartum.”“When women understand their bodies, they get shit done.”In this episode we interview Annie Hopkins, who is a physical therapist and yoga teacher. She developed a passion for helping pregnant and post-partum people feel at home in their changing bodies and specializes in pelvic health. We talk about what that means, and how understanding pelvic health and redefining the postpartum “normal” plays a part in the Postpartum Revolution. In this episode:-Annie’s recovery from adrenal fatigue-What she had to change in her life to feel better-What to do with your inner Mean Girl-Postpartum identity shifts-Grieving your former self-When you can’t do the things you once did-Erin’s postpartum confusion-Redefining postpartum “normal”-Normalizing support - and how to start getting it-Building out a healthcare team-Annie explains the pelvic floor - and why you need to get familiar-Are you peeing your pants? This applies to you!-Are you constipated? This applies to you!-Pelvis, Poop, Pee & The Queen of Shame-Postpartum movement: yay or nay?-How to breathe-What to expect with a pelvic PT exam - and why you probably need one"You don’t have the conditions for healing, and yet we’re being told to heal in a 6 week timeframe.”Resources mentioned:The Postpartum Revolution Podcast: https://www.fullbloomwellness603.com/podcastAnnie’s website fullbloomwellness603.comAnnie’s Instagram: fullbloomwellness603Annie’s Facebook: fullbloomwellness603 Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesErin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Episode 53: When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe Your Pain https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/3/20/episode-53-when-your-doctor-doesnt-believe-your-pain

Why it’s time to take care of youWhy you shouldn’t idolize peopleIn this sequel to our last podcast, we continue the discussion and answer even more of your cortisol questions - like What is the Cortisol Awakening Response? What can you do for high or low cortisol? How can cortisol be activated and deactivated? We also cover some topics on why you should take the time to care for yourself, whether recovery from adrenal fatigue is possible, supplementation, and more. Tune in to have all of your cortisol questions answered!In this episode:-What to do for high cortisol-What the dials on the DUTCH test mean-Talking about cortisol clearance issues-Cortisol Awakening Response: what it is and why you should care-Cortisol + weight-How cortisol can be activated and de-activated and what that means & how to know-Menopause & grief-What to do for low cortisol-Is recovery from adrenal fatigue possible?-Questions about supplementation Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:Episode 112: All Your Cortisol Questions Answered, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-112-all-your-cortisol-questions-answered-part-1Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/16/w96fndlyzhz5f71t2xpqbffjvp4navEpisode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2Episode 72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/10/16/episode-72-exercising-with-adrenal-fatigue-amp-cortisol-dysregulationEpisode 59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/8/episode-59Episode 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

This episode is one of a two part series on answering all of your cortisol questions. I have received so many questions and concerns regarding cortisol - what to do when its too high or too low, what affects your cortisol, how to balance and regulate your cortisol, and the list goes on. In part 1 we answer questions about cortisol + the gut, how to know if your cortisol is out of whack, cortisol testing, cortisol and hormones (including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control) and more.In this episode:-Cortisol + the gut-How to know if yours is out of whack-All about cortisol testing (can your doctor do it?)-Blood sugar, carbs + cortisol-Is there a best time for exercise?-How to balance and regulate cortisol-Night shifts, sleep schedules and cortisol-Managing cortisol spikes-Cortisol and hormones, including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth controlResources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/erinholthealth/Related episodes:Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/82-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-1Episode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-2Episode 72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/72-adrenal-fatigue-cortisol-dysregulationEpisode 59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/59-fasted-workouts-cortisol-weight-lossEpisode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/65-weight-loss