CNS Unfiltered

CNS Unfiltered: Journal Club is a quarterly series that highlights emerging clinical nutrition research, as well as the voices and faces behind the work. In this new episode, Jena talks with Dr. Jana Jamail, a CNS practitioner and a researcher for King's Colleg London, about the effects of proper GLP-1 dosing on clients facing mitrochondrial dysfunction, migraines, and hypoglycemia. Alongside Jana...

In this episode, Jena talks with Elena Panzeri, a naturopathic medicine practitioner of over 25 years, owner of Aware Clinic, and researcher specializing in gut microbiome support for Parkinsons disease. Jena and Elena discuss several different diagnostic tests that are available on the market right now in functional medicine, what their differences are, and what makes each test effective for diff...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena touches on the importance of preparing and supporting clients and their bodies while utilizing GLP-1 medications. Jena shares a case study of one of her own clients, a man not seeming to find the success he was looking for on a GLP-1. Through guided dietary and lifestyle adjustments alongside continual GLP-1 use, Jena was able to help her client finally get...

In this episode, Jena dives into the world of nutritional psychiatry with Dr. Andrea Watkins, a nutrition psychiatrist and owner of Freedommind Wellcare and Consulting. Dr. Watkins shares how she came to the field of psychiatry, as well as how she ultimately found nutrition to help her bridge the gaps in healing with her patients. She and Jena discuss the myth of the antidepressant diet, nutrition...

In this episode, Jena talks to Dr. Yana Sifford, a researcher, doctor of clinical nutrition, and owner of Sifford Wellness, about a particular case study that links H. Pylori to cardiovascular symptoms. Dr. Yana shares her path to functional medicine and clinical nutrition, and she and Jena also discuss what makes H. Pylori so tricky, how this infection can have far-reaching impacts beyond the gut...

In this special feature episode, Jena talks with Dr. Sean Altman about the healing possibilities of approaching orthopedics through a functional lens. Dr. Altman shares his protocol, the Altman Method, for diagnosing and treating chronic pain and other orthopedic concerns. Additionally, he and Jena discuss the importance of timing when it comes to regenerative medicine, metal allergies after ortho...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses one of her most perplexing case studies to date. What is a practitioner to do when a client's symptoms continue to worsen no matter which pathway they start with? Jena talks through how she pivoted (and pivoted and pivoted) with her client, learning to stay calm and see each symptom—positive or negative—as information for how to proceed. If you're...

In this episode, Jena delves into the complexities and incredible precision of functional bloodwork with Dr. Eleanor Duelley. Dr. Duelley is a CNS practitioner and hormonal health specialist who utilizes functional labs to identify nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and help women optimize their health and find balance again. Jena and Eleanor discuss the importance of functional bloodwork and h...

In this episode, Jena talks with Holly Niles, a CNS practitioner and the owner of Whole Health Genie, about leaning into nervous system regulation practices as a baseline clinical protocol for various client concerns. Jena and Holly highlight the nervous system's connections to different systems in the body, and how observing nervous system responses in clients can provide insight into how to move...

In this special feature episode, Jena speaks to Amy Smith, senior director of nutrition programs and advocacy with the American Nutrition Association. Together, they discuss the history, current growth, and future prospects of the CNS industry, as well as the role of ANA and other related organizations, licensure challenges and strategies, and legislative wins (and complications). For advocacy que...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena uncovers a case study of one of her own clients, whose stubborn weight gain and hormonal dysregulation increased after stopping birth control. Jena discusses her clients symptoms and walks through how her signature Burn & Balance program helped her client stabilize her blood sugar before fat burn to anchor her hormones and allow the weight to finally com...

In today's episode, Jena talks with Katie Garrott, fellow CNS practitioner at VivaWise Functional Wellness and founder of the Functional Practitioner Academy. Jena and Katie focus on the impact of stress management and emotional processing on chronic pain and other health outcomes. Katie will share her journey into functional medicine, and she'll also talk with Jena about how she serves both funct...

In today's episode, Jena talks with Lisa Goldberg, fellow CNS practitioner and author of the book Food Fight , about the transformative impacts of mindset restructuring when it comes to weight loss. Lisa will discuss her journey with yo-yo dieting and its impact, what she calls a “dieter’s mindset” and how it's never really about the food, how to achieve liberation through changing thought pattern...

CNS Unfiltered: Journal Club is a quarterly series that highlights emerging clinical nutrition research, as well as the voices and faces behind the work. In this new episode, Jena talks with Dr. Jenny Noland, a CNS practitioner and researcher, about the benefits of genetic and genomic testing for hormonal health outcomes. To get in touch with Dr. Noland, check out her website, jennynoland.com . To...

This week, Aaron Hovanec returns to the podcast to discuss another area of his expertise: peptides. Peptide therapy has exploded all over the wellness market, and Aaron is here to answer common questions that practitioners and clients alike have about peptides. Jena and Aaron will discuss the benefits of peptides, their changing regulation and safety standards, using them in clinical practice and...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses a perplexing case study of one of her own clients, a rare exception to the "test, don't guess" rule of thumb. Jena will highlight her client's symptoms, where testing ultimately failed to highlight a root cause and why, and how she got her client back in their best shape in the weeks leading up to their wedding. To get in touch with Jena, check out...

This week, we return to the conversation around the long-term effects of hormonal birth control. In this episode, Yulia Glotzer, fellow CNS and owner of Vibrant People Nutrition, returns to the show to discuss hormonal birth control's impact on the gut and hormonal health. Jena and Yulia will talk about the importance of education in hormonal health, different birth control options and their effec...

In today's episode, Jena talks with Dr. Kasia Kines, a doctor of clinical nutrition and world-renowned expert for EBV recovery and therapy. Dr. Kines talks to Jena about EBV's connection to nutrition, its link to the onset of different chronic illnesses, the different environmental triggers for EBV, diagnosis and treatment, and of course, Dr. Kines shares a case study, where she explains how her a...

In this special feature episode, Jena talks with Jason Nelson, a sports medicine and metabolic balance practitioner, as well as a former bodybuilding coach and competitor. Jason shares his coaching journey with Jena, going from corporate fitness to a more in-depth personal practice that transforms clients' lives through exercise, nutrition, metabolic balance, and everything in between. He also sha...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses a case study of a client, Sadie, whose swelling and inflammation continued to worsen, even after completing 3 different cycles of antibiotics. Jena breaks down her client's symptoms and lab results, and also walks through her proven Innate Gut Reboot protocol and how she used it to get Sadie back to her best shape in her sixties. To get in touch wi...

In this episode, Jena talks with Jamie Truppi about her food journey, and how it led her on the path to becoming a CNS practitioner. Jamie is also a food writer, food consciousness advocate, and a local foodie in her home state of Idaho. Jena and Jamie discuss food consciousness, nature, and their connections to healing from chronic stress, the importance of knowing the farmers who grow your food,...

In this episode, Jennifer Brand returns to CNS Unfiltered with another infant case study. Jennifer and Jena discuss how chronic skin conditions in children impacts family life, how gut health and nutrition play a significant part in skin health (and specifically, why elimination diets are not the answer for children with chronic skin concerns), and Jennifer explains her Rashes Be Gone framework as...

In this special feature episode, Jena talks with Nicole Albertson, an integrative nutritional health coach and the founder of TOP'T Superfoods. Jena talks with Nicole about her journey as a health coach and a business owner, the story of TOP'T Superfoods, and the incredible power of seeds. To get in touch with Nicole, go to gettopt.com or email her directly at nicole@getopt.com. Follow her on Inst...

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses the differences between mold allergy and mold toxicity. She shares a case study of one of her clients, whose most concerning symptom was purple, swollen lips. Jena explains how this was ultimately a clue for which pathway in the body she needed to explore, and how looking at her client's gut microbiome helped her to narrow down additional testing a...

In this episode, Jena talks again with Dr. Corey Schuler, but this time he's returning to discuss a client case study. Jena and Corey talk about Corey's career journey, his work as both a CNS and a nurse practitioner, and Corey shares a case study from one of his own clients, explaining how his client was able to regain her energy after stopping a hormonal contraceptive and making some lifestyle c...