The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Today Erin takes a more of a town hall approach to discuss our modern food system and how this plays a role in not only our immune and overall health, but also our kids' health. This episode packs plenty of food for thought: stats and information surrounding our rapidly changing food system, chronic illness, autoimmune disease, access to food, and key factors for a solid health foundation. While Erin points out many problems seen between our modern way of food production and consumption and disease, she also reminds us we all have more power than we think when it comes to informed food choices to positively affect our (and our children’s) health. Tune in to hear this powerful forum on the state of our nation's food and health.In this episode:-Update from last week’s podcast episode [3:08]-Town hall about food, our health, the immune system, our kids [5:34]-The nutritional gatekeepers of the home [11:26]-Stats about rising chronic illness & health care costs [12:18]-The new major health hazard of the modern world [14:41]-Metabolic Syndrome and the role of the Standard American Diet [17:29]-Nonnegotiables for a good health foundation [22:48]-Why our modern food is such a problem for health [28:18]-The purpose (& outcome) of chemical additives in processed foods [30:24]-Evolutionary Mismatch & the steep rise of chronic immune dysfunction in children [35:05]-When people ask if changing your diet & lifestyle is hard work [39:17]-The lack of access to good food [43:12] Resources mentioned:Erin’s ideas and inspo for dinners and feeding: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17912182324967418/ https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18191745097112095/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/hattielunch/Erin’s online supplement dispensary https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/erinholt Basic Immune Support https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/erinholt-basic-immune-support Boosted Immune Support https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/erinholt-get-boostedThe Global Epidemic of the Metabolic Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5866840/The Gut-Immune Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD https://amzn.to/2YduyGwShelter from the cytokine storm: Healthy living is a vital preventative strategy in the COVID-19 era https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8214803/Longitudinal Trends in Body Mass Index Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Persons Aged 2–19 Years — United States, 2018–2020 (CDC website) https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7037a3.htmHooked by Michael Moss https://amzn.to/3D3CfxTGather NH: Farm Shares for Families https://www.gathernh.org/campaign-3Grow for Gather https://www.gathernh.org/grow-4-gather Emily Gaddis [email protected] for Farmers Markets https://www.seacoasteatlocal.org/snap/ Seacoast Fridge https://www.instagram.com/seacoastfridge/?hl=enOrganifi 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/p9Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/ Related eps:116: The Problem with Food Dyes (and why you shouldn't buy Kellogg's new waffles) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/9/3/episode-116-the-problem-with-food-dyes-and-why-you-shouldnt-buy-kelloggs-new-waffles167: Fragrances, Hormones & Small Steps to Non Toxic Living https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/8/17/episode-167-fragrances-hormones-amp-small-steps-to-non-toxic-living

Robert van der Heyden returns to the podcast to expand on his and Erin’s last conversation regarding therapy practices for increasing resiliency, and today they dive into Cold Exposure Therapy.Cold exposure builds on the resiliency created through the Wim Hof breathwork style, and in this episode, Erin and Robert discuss what cold exposure is, why you want to do it, and how to get started. Robert explains the health benefits behind cold exposure from stress management to increased focus and clarity to better circulation and immune responses.If you’ve been curious about cold exposure or are looking for ways to better manage your life stressors, this is an important episode to tune into!Be sure to listen to Robert’s last interview, which includes a guided breathwork session! Find the link below!In this episode:-How this episode builds on last week’s [1:03]-What is cold exposure training and why do it? [4:37]-How cold exposure therapy helps the immune system [6:39]-How your stress response changes with this practice [8:07]-Increasing fat loss & athletic recovery through cold exposure [14:51]-Raynaud’s + autoimmunity [18:59]-Strengthening the circulatory system through cold exposure therapy [24:20]-How circulation affects GI dysfunction & inflammation [26:14]-Boundaries around self care to benefit you, your family, and others [27:25]-Shying away from constant comfort to support our genetics [30:15]-Where and how to get started with cold exposure therapy [32:40]-Specific steps for a therapeutic cold shower [36:15]-Best practices for contrast therapy [39:12]Resources mentioned:Find Robert on Insta https://www.instagram.com/askrobertvdhCoyote River Hemp Co CBD products (SALE for pod listeners!!! Get 50% off 500mg tinctures with code FUNK50. Sale ends 10/1!) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Smoothie Shop NH https://www.instagram.com/smoothieshopnhBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your 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/FUNKFind Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related eps:173: Wim Hof Breathwork for Resiliency and Immune Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/9/20/episode-173-wim-hof-breathwork-for-resiliency-and-immune-health

When we think of stress release we often think of relaxing techniques, and while these are beneficial, today Erin talks to Resiliency Coach Robert van der Heyden about why the Wim Hof style of breathwork is beneficial from an immune and overall health standpoint. Robert and Erin discuss how this invigorating style of breathing compares to others, benefits to gut and immune health, cultivating more presence through breathwork, the benefits of nose & belly breathing vs mouth breathing, plus Robert leads us through a 15min breathwork practice that you can do anywhere.Listen in as Robert explains why the goal of this breathwork besides inoculating your immune system, upticking oxygen, and helping you transition from fight-or-flight state to a more parasympathetic state, is to create space for yourself to breathe.Robert will be joining us again next week to talk about cold exposure, so be sure to tune in to gain more tools to help support your immune system!This episode originally aired April, 2020 In this episode:-Plan for podcast for the next several weeks [1:59]-Background to Robert and what is resiliency [4:29]-Why all stress isn’t bad [6:46]-Creating resiliency with a daily practice [9:13]-Benefits of holding your breath + utilizing different patterns of breathing [12:36]-Stimulating vs relaxing breath for acute anxiety [17:00]-Enhancing vagal tone (and why that matters for gut health + inflammation) [20:27]-Why nitric oxide is important (for viral bacteria & more) [22:49]-Parameters of practice: things to know before you breathe [24:18]-A Breathwork session led by Robert begins [29:43]-Where to find Robert (note: some links are no longer active and not listed below) [44:26] Resources mentioned:Eat to Achieve™ (Support your immune system with whole foods - start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveFollow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askrobertvdh/Robert van der Heyden’s upcoming WimHof workshops: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/robertvan-der-heydenRobert’s YouTube on resiliency and parenting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7OgYSw6L9AWUq0m0Xb2mwFollow Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/erinholthealth/Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Organifi supplement powder (Use code FUNK to save 20% + free shipping all Sept!) https://organifi.com/FUNKRelated episodes:140: Somatic Healing & Breathwork with Victoria Albina https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/1/25/episode-140-somatic-healing-amp-breathwork-with-victoria-albina123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/3/episode-123-creating-your-morning-ritual

We’ve got big Vitamin D energy in this episode, and there’s a reason why. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the immune system as we navigate changing seasons, back to school, and general current events. Vitamin D status can play a big role in your overall immune health, so today Erin unpacks a lot of data on Vitamin D and what you can do with this information. She’ll dive into Vitamin D deficiency, cofactors that play a role in absorption, and shares practical strategies that you can implement into your life over the next many weeks and months. The information in this episode is beneficial for you, your kiddos, your friends and loved ones, so share with anyone who could hear this, too!In this episode:-The immune system & where you can learn even more [7:04]-The 3 most important things you can do for immune health [8:17]-Updated information about Vitamin D [10:02]-How your Vitamin D status can help protect you from viral infection [16:29]-Checking your Vitamin D status [21:02]-What’s considered adequate Vitamin D levels [25:33]-Vitamin D supplementation & K2: an unsung hero [27:26]-What to look for in Vitamin D supplements [30:24]-Dosing strategies* [33:46]-What if you can’t raise your levels? Things to consider [35:24]-When to consider further testing [40:49]*As always, the information presented in this podcast is not medical advice and should be used for educational and informational purposes only. Please discuss with your practitioner any questions you may have about your own vitamin D status or immune health.Resources mentioned:Eat to Achieve™ (Jumpstart your immune system for less than $100! Start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveVitamin D At-Home Test Kit: https://www.erinholthealth.com/labsErin’s Online Dispensary: https://www.erinholthealth.com/online-dispensaryFREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguideChris Masterjohn, PhD: Vitamin D and COVID-19: The Current State of the Evidence https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog/2021/08/28/vitamin-d-and-covid-19#74Vitamin d supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data https://thorax.bmj.com/content/71/Suppl_3/A60.2.abstractSARS-CoV-2 positivity rates associated with circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0239252The sufficient vitamin D and albumin level have a protective effect on COVID-19 infection https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00203-021-02482-5Low vitamin D levels and prognosis in a COVID-19 pediatric population: a systematic review https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/advance-article/doi/10.1093/qjmed/hcab202/6325519Organifi 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/Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Related episodes:Get the links to all the below episodes here! https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/9/13/episode-172-vitamin-d-for-viral-infections-amp-immune-health-97: Optimizing Gut Health to Optimize Your Immune Function-104: Immune Health, Gut Health & Nature (including Lyme Prevention)-126: Probiotics for the Immune System-92: COVID-19 plan-105: All Your Vitamin D Questions Answered!-37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting

Today we’re getting into specifics with blood pressure, and Erin really dives into possible root causes of high/low blood pressure such as diet, lifestyle, and other internal factors that can contribute. Blood pressure is considered a vital sign, so if yours is off (high or low), then it’s a signal that something is off balance within the body. Because there are usually no warning signs until there’s a problem, Erin unpacks contributing factors that can lead to this imbalance and offers practices you can incorporate to reduce your risk.As always, the information presented in this podcast is not medical advice and should be used for educational and informational purposes only. Please discuss with your practitioner any questions you may have about your own blood pressure. In this episode:-Differences with an allopathic and a root cause approach [4:26]-What’s happening when you have hypertension [5:53]-Signs of high blood pressure and low blood pressure [8:51]-Hypotension: a less-talked about condition [11:00]-The adrenal connection [12:32]-The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System [13:29]-Blood pressure medication [16:57]-Processed food diets [21:51]-The uptick in the amount of convenience foods we buy [24:45]-High fructose corn syrup [27:12]-Blood sugar issues that contribute to blood pressure issues [29:43]-Lifestyle factors that contribute to high blood pressure [31:36]-Forest bathing and other therapeutic practices for blood pressure [33:29]-A few more root causes of high blood pressure [35:41]-How hormonal imbalances affect blood pressure [37:34] Resources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival™ (LAST DAY to register!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in early 2022!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectApply for 1:1 Functional Medicine Nutrition services https://www.erinholthealth.com/membershipHooked, by Michael Moss https://amzn.to/3jJUGRESalt, Sugar, Fat, by Michael Moss https://amzn.to/3DI6mMxReduced Dietary Salt for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (Cochrane Review) https://academic.oup.com/ajh/article/24/8/843/226001Organifi 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/p9Coyote River Hemp Co CBD products (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

There’s this normalization that, especially as a caretaker, your needs are not as important or relevant compared to the needs of others. We’ve become so fixated on deriving our sense of purpose and self-worth by and through caretaking everyone else around us that we feel guilt or shame if we even consider prioritizing our own needs first. But what if prioritizing your own needs not only helps you take better care of yourself, but also teaches those you caretake how to take care of themselves, too?In this extra mini-sode, Erin is talking about fatigue, low cortisol, and asking the question HOW did we get here? The answer may require you to be radically honest with yourself about your needs, your boundaries, and what is (and more importantly, what is NOT) working in your life.If you’re a mom, a caretaker, or you’re someone who tends to derive your sense of purpose and self-worth through caretaking other people’s needs, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this one! Resources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival™ (Registration NOW OPEN!! Grab your spot today!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Related eps:167: Fragrances, Hormones & Small Steps to Non Toxic Living https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/8/17/episode-167-fragrances-hormones-amp-small-steps-to-non-toxic-livingEp 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/16/w96fndlyzhz5f71t2xpqbffjvp4navEp 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2Ep 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-1Ep 113: All Your Cortisol Questions Answered, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/11/episode-113-all-your-cortisol-questions-answered-part-2

We know chronic stress is not good from a health perspective, but many of us have a hard time knowing how stressed we actually are. Even if we do know how stressed we are, it can be even more difficult to know what to do other than just “push through.” Chronic stress can have many downstream effects on our mental and physical health, and in today’s episode, Erin focuses on stress hormones, stress-associated disorders, and what she’s found to be extremely effective in helping to downregulate the nervous system.You might see yourself in some of the things Erin unpacks, and you wouldn’t be alone -- these are all things she’s seeing an uptick of in her own practice. Listen in as Erin delves into detail about stress-related health problems that can arise, what to look out for (some of it may surprise you!), and practices to help you better regulate your stress and stress responses. We’re going to hit stress in our lives, but do we have the ability to recalibrate ourselves? Tune in to find out.In this episode:-Let’s talk about stress, baby [6:04]-The uptick of stress-related symptoms seen in private practice [10:53]-Stress, cortisol, glucose and weight gain [14:25]-Markers that could indicate increased risk factors for disease and complications [18:08]-Depression, anxiety and sleep troubles, oh my! (The link between low serotonin and chronic stress) [20:39]-Why melatonin is so important for more than just sleep [22:49]-What can you do about increased stress from external factors? [26:20]-Why practicing stress management is so difficult for us [29:34]-Dopamine and social media [32:46]-Beneficial properties of breathwork [36:31]-Becoming internally driven: a less reactionary way to live [39:15]-Signs of an overly stressed system [43:19]-Is exercise helping or hurting your stress response? [49:23]-The key to reducing your overactive stress response [51:29]Resources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival™ (Enrollment opens Sept 1! Get on the waitlist to be notified first!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesCortisol concentrations and mortality from COVID-19 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7491987/FREE Guided Meditations https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth.com/meditationsOrganifi 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/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Related eps: 168: Hormones, the Immune System and Autoimmunity https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/8/24/episode-168-hormones-the-immune-system-and-autoimmunity157: Manifest Your Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/6/7/episode-157-manifest-your-health140: Somatic Healing & Breathwork with Victoria Albina https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/1/25/episode-140-somatic-healing-amp-breathwork-with-victoria-albina123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/3/episode-123-creating-your-morning-ritual

Today’s episode gets into details about hormones and the immune system. Erin unpacks general immunity questions & how hormones can affect immunity, and also gets into the relation between hormones and autoimmunity.If you’re someone who struggles with autoimmunity, this will be an interesting episode to tune into. This episode is geared more towards women, female hormones, and the impact this can have on the immune system, so share this with the women in your life - Erin covers some of the most important things to get under control in regards to overall health, immune health, and to current events.In this episode: -Feedback from the last episode [3:06]-*NEW* details about Your Hormone Revival™ [5:04]-Hormones, the immune system and autoimmunity [10:33]-Why estrogen sometimes gets a bad rep [11:54]-Antigen presenting cells (APCs) [13:08]-T Reg cells & AIRE on the immune system & autoimmunity [17:08]-Pregnancy and autoimmunity [20:18]-Why estrogen might make you feel better or worse depending on your situation [22:34]-Symptoms associated with low estrogen [27:02]-Alcohol intake and hormonal issues [28:24]-Why progesterone is the "chill" hormone [30:03]-What to consider with cortisol [31:55]-Secretory IgA: the body’s first line of defense [34:04]-What’s the best exercise from a hormone standpoint? [38:10]-Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) [42:53]-Signs your CAR might be low [44:17] Resources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival™ (Registration opens to the waitlist Sept 1st!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesEstrogen, A Double-Edged Sword: Modulation of TH1- and TH2-Mediated Inflammations by Differential Regulation of TH1 / TH2 Cytokine Production https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cdtia/2004/00000003/00000001/art00010Autoimmune Disease in Women: Endocrine Transition and Risk Across the Lifespan https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6501433/Are You Th1 or Th2 Dominant? Effects + Immune Response https://selfhacked.com/blog/supplements-foods-exercise-right-type-th1-vs-th2-dominance/Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Coyote River Hemp Co CBD (save 10% & free shipping on your order with code FUNK10) https://coyoteriverhempco.com/Related episodes: 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-dysregulation82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/16/w96fndlyzhz5f71t2xpqbffjvp4nav83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2112: All Your Cortisol Qs Answered, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-112-all-your-cortisol-questions-answered-part-1113: All Your Cortisol Qs Answered, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/11/episode-113-all-your-cortisol-questions-answered-part-2137: 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-testing165: Hormone Lab Testing, Estrogen Dominance & Balancing Your Hormones at Home https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/7/29/episode-165-hormone-lab-testing-estrogen-dominance-amp-balancing-hormones-at-home

A 2016 study found that more than 50% of the population said they’d prefer public spaces like offices, hotels, airplanes and healthcare facilities be fragrance-free. Despite this, fragrance use is ubiquitous: it’s found in everything from perfumes, beauty products, and cleaning supplies to plastics, paints, and disinfectants.The problem with these synthetic and artificial fragrances is the health effects they can have on our bodies. Chemicals used to create or prolong these “fresh” scents often have deleterious effects on our health like neurological, metabolic, respiratory, and hormonal imbalances.Today’s episode continues the summer series, answering your questions about hormones. Listen in as Erin gets into the nitty gritty answering your questions about fragrance effects on hormone health, and lays out what to be aware of in products we often use on our bodies or in our home. This is a topic everyone can benefit from because most people don’t even know how toxic synthetic fragrances are, nor how pervasive they are in products many of us use daily.In this episode:-Small steps we can take to get closer to non toxic living [4:38]-Starting with the basics [6:56]-Fragrance and endocrine disruptors [8:11]-“Overly sensitive” or canaries in the coalmine? [11:30]-A non exhaustive list of product types that contain artificial or synthetic fragrances [13:02]-The real problem with fragranced products [17:16]-How these fragrances can affect our health [19:28]-Why and how synthetic fragrances linger [22:17]-VOCs: what they are and common sources [23:36]-Best way to protect yourself from outdoor pollution [25:27]-Let’s talk about phthalates [26:08]-Xenoestrogens and estrogen dominance [27:58]-How these chemicals impact our metabolism [29:55]-Mitochondrial dysfunction symptoms [32:11]Resources mentioned: Your Hormone Revival™ (get on the waitlist - next round starts Sept 19th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesForrester Cabinets: https://forrestercabinets.com/Research articles about fragrance: FRAGRANCE IN THE WORKPLACE IS THE NEW SECOND-HAND SMOKE http://www.national-toxic-encephalopathy-foundation.org/fragsmoke.pdf Scientific American’s Scent of Danger: Are There Toxic Ingredients in Perfumes and Colognes https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/toxic-perfumes-and-colognes/ The Danger of Toxic Consumer Products, Fragrances https://www.huffpost.com/entry/toxic-chemicals_b_625648 Fragranced consumer products: exposures and effects from emissions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5093181/ Investigation of relationships between urinary biomarkers of phytoestrogens, phthalates, and phenols and pubertal stages in girls https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20308033/ Phthalates induce proliferation and invasiveness of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer through the AhR/HDAC6/c-Myc signaling pathway https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22049059/ Exposure to Environmental Endocrine Disruptors and Child Development https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3572204/ Baby Care Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate Exposure https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/121/2/e260?sso=1&sso_redirect_count=1&nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token Adipose Tissue as a Site of Toxin Accumulation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6101675/The Impact of Bisphenol A and Phthalates on Allergy, Asthma, and Immune Function: a Review of Latest Findings https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40572-015-0066-8Concentrations of Urinary Phthalate Metabolites Are Associated with Increased Waist Circumference and Insulin Resistance in Adult U.S. Males https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1892109/Phthalates and Metabolism: Exposure Correlates with Obesity and Diabetes in Men https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp.115-a312bFragranced consumer products: exposures and effects from emissions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5093181/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/Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related pods: Ep 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-brightenEp 55: How to Tell if Your Blood Sugar is a Problem https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/4/3/episode-55?Ep 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/20/episode-65-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss

Are you interested in joining the next round of the Funk'tional Nutrition Academy in September, but what to hear what it's *really* like inside the practitioner training? Today Integrative & Functional Dietitian Chelsea Sanfilippo shares her experience of the past 6 months.Learn more & apply here: https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/

Today’s episode is all about answering your questions about hormones. Erin breaks down details about hormone lab testing, estrogen dominance, what to do about low progesterone (as well as a mindset shift on how to approach this), plus at-home ways to balance hormones.This is part of a NEW summer series where Erin answers all your hormone Qs - each week Erin will post a poll to Instagram to get all your specific hormone questions, so join her on Instagram to ask yours! If you’re someone who’s dealing with hormone stuff, you’ll want to tune into this and all of the upcoming episodes! In this episode:-New summer series to answer your hormone Qs [1:08]-New updates to Your Hormone Revival™ [2:48]-Should you treat based on lab results or how you feel? [8:07]-Signs of estrogen dominance, how this occurs & what can happen [11:04]-Unpacking reasons behind low progesterone [16:09]-The progesterone-anxiety connection [18:43]-Sleep: the unsung hero for hormonal balance [19:40]-How blood sugar impacts your ability to balance hormones [20:48]-Why stress overrides hormone function [22:53]Resources mentioned: Your Hormone Revival™ (get on the waitlist now - next round starts Sept!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ (apply today! Registration open to those who qualify!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/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/Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related eps: Ep 138: How Hormones Influence the Gut https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/1/11/episode-138-how-hormones-influence-the-gut

In this episode, Erin shares the various ways she broke through her self-imposed ceiling to grow and level up her business. She explains why it can be hard to talk about money (especially as a woman), necessary mindset shifts for better returns on your investments, and the value of reciprocity in your business. Erin shares strategies she uses to grow her business and revenue - and it may not be what you think or assume. If you’re a practitioner you’ll definitely want to listen to this because if you’re not thinking about your practice as a business...well, you need to start. Tune in and Erin will tell you exactly why!In this episode:-Talking about money as a woman [1:42]-Tangible ROI examples from the FNA [3:59]-Getting more comfortable with money [8:23]-What propelled Erin through her self-imposed ceiling [11:27]-The act of investing in your business, investing in yourself [15:28]-Where money mindset goes wrong [19:18]-Promoting your work vs promoting yourself [22:34]-The anecdote to practitioner burnout [27:52]-Multiple income streams [32:03] Resources mentioned: The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™(Enrollment opens to Waitlist on Aug 9th! Apply today!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/Your Hormone Revival™ (Next round in Sept! Join the waitlist now) 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/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Related eps:Ep 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-noEp 163: So You Want to Practice Functional Nutrition https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/7/23/episode-163-so-you-want-to-practice-functional-nutrition

In this episode, Erin talks to practitioners who may be considering her Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ program and those who are interested in the world of functional nutrition and functional medicine. She discusses pressing issues she sees in the space, such as template medicine, lab testing, and clinical application, and also unpacks how her program fills a gap she and other colleagues have felt were missing from the functional nutrition training space.If you’ve been thinking of joining this program or another functional nutrition program, want to know how the FNA will help you clinically and in terms of your marketing/business, or are just interested in the world of functional nutrition and functional medicine, this episode is for you! In this episode: -Premise of the episode [1:03]-Sneak preview of next week’s episode [4:21]-Serving our highest and best [7:04]-The gaping hole between learning & implementing [8:16]-Why Erin created this program [13:56]-Why focusing on your craft is the your best business move [16:10]-The biggest problem in functional nutrition today [21:33]-Getting comfortable with not knowing [23:56]-The value of mentorship [27:33]-Let’s talk about money [31:50]-What current students are saying [41:07]Resources mentioned: The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ (Enrollment open to the waitlist on Aug 9th! Apply today!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/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/FUNKFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Have you ever felt imposter syndrome before? Put simply, it’s the feeling that you’re a fraud or that you don’t belong in a space where you are - even though you have legitimate skills and effort that got you there. We may struggle with imposter syndrome for many reasons: we’re trying something new, we’ve become the little fish in a big pond, or we just feel like a phony or a fraud when pursuing something we’re passionate about. We often talk ourselves out of the thing we want to do for fear of not being good enough, and we worry that we don't have what it takes. “Who am I to do this” stampedes its way through our brain at the WORST possible times. (Like at the exact moment we’re about to make a leap forward.)In this episode, Erin highlights things to pay attention to in your life and questions to ask yourself when you experience this phenomenon. You’ll walk away with actionable steps for when you’re experiencing imposter syndrome, and what you can do to dig yourself out of it. We even created a companion guide you can download and fill out for yourself! Are you talking yourself out of your own potential? Tune into this episode to learn how to get your brain into a new mindset. Resources mentioned:Boundaries Workshop with Erin on Saturday, 7/24! (Register by Fri 7/23 to join!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/eventsThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ (Enrollment opens Aug 11th! Apply today!) https://www.funktionalnutritionacademy.com/Download the free guide: Work Through Your Imposter Syndrome Workbook https://www.erinholthealth.com/impostersyndromeOrganifi 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/The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks https://amzn.to/3kmwc1sFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related ep:sEp 159: Cancel Culture, Online Illusions & the Fear that Holds You Back https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/6/21/episode-159-cancel-culture-online-illusions-amp-the-fear-that-holds-you-backEp 154: 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-valle

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/