The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Ever feel like your body is working against you no matter what you do? Ayurvedic Health and Weightloss Expert Neha Premjee joins me for a healing conversation that I think so many can benefit from. She talks about her 70 pound weight loss journey and what she learned, details how to use Ayurveda as a way to decode and understand your own body (for weight loss, chronic illness, & more), and bre...

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

This episode is for you if you have a challenging time discerning your YESes from your NOs. I talk a LOT about boundaries and saying no...but you don't get far in business as an entrepreneur without a saying YES a real lot. So how do you recognize the things that need your energy from the things that don't?⁣ Today I’ll take you through my 3 step process to determine my yes or no. I will also addre...

“Once you birth a child, you’re always postpartum.” “When women understand their bodies, they get shit done.” In this episode we interview Annie Hopkins, who is a physical therapist and yoga teacher. She developed a passion for helping pregnant and post-partum people feel at home in their changing bodies and specializes in pelvic health. We talk about what that means, and how understanding pelvic...

Why it’s time to take care of you Why you shouldn’t idolize people In this sequel to our last podcast, we continue the discussion and answer even more of your cortisol questions - like What is the Cortisol Awakening Response? What can you do for high or low cortisol? How can cortisol be activated and deactivated? We also cover some topics on why you should take the time to care for yourself, wheth...

This episode is one of a two part series on answering all of your cortisol questions. I have received so many questions and concerns regarding cortisol - what to do when its too high or too low, what affects your cortisol, how to balance and regulate your cortisol, and the list goes on. In part 1 we answer questions about cortisol + the gut, how to know if your cortisol is out of whack, cortisol t...

Alternative titles: Is Erin Holt Full of Sh*t? Burnout, Boundaries and Butts What a botched vacation - and a bowel issue - taught me about raging against the caretaker role, learning to be okay with disappointing people & becoming more myself. A compilation of conversations with business owners & moms on how we’re navigating burnout & why we need to be ‘bout it ‘bout it with those boun...

Dr. Kim Daniels is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with clients for over 19 years and is passionate about helping helping those struggling with eating and weight concerns to make peace with food and their bodies and enjoy a new, healthy life. In this episode we’re talking all about emotional eating, which is more important than ever in this time of high anxiety. In this episo...

In this episode we’re talking about human design with Aycee Brown. The quest to understand ourselves better has been true for so many. When you’re feeling like you’re not in sync with everyone else, with the right tools you can let go of that belief that something is wrong with you and that you shouldn’t try to be someone else. Aycee is a psychic channel, spiritual guide and the founder of Good Ni...

In this episode I’m interviewing with Lucia Hawley, who is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner with a master’s degree in Social Work and Clinical Mental Health. She teaches overwhelmed women how to stop dieting, lose weight for life, and to master their minds instead of counting one more point calorie or macro. Listen in as we discuss topics all related to not only how our bodies work, b...

This quick n dirty episode is for you if taking antibiotics is a struggle for your gut. I talk about the specific tools to put in place to do the least amount of damage, weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics, and if you must - what can be done to help with those issues. In this episode: -Weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics -What kind of probiotics ar...

The conversation in this episode is a little different because it’s coming straight from my heart. We’re celebrating three years of the Funk’tional Nutrition podcast and it feels like I’m sitting and talking with friends. But don’t worry, there’s plenty to learn in this episode. If you’re suffering from anxiety, this episode is for you. I talk about herbs and supplements that work for anxiety, way...

Right now, everyone’s going gaga over Vitamin D. You’ve most likely heard about Vitamin D deficiency and COVID complications, but the truth is a whole lot is not quite certain. Given the integral role that Vitamin D plays in your immune system functioning, it makes sense. In this episode I cover topics like foods and nutrients to support Vitamin D, how to supplement, and how to know if you may be...

This episode is so relevant to everything that we’re all experiencing right now, so I decided to re-release it. Even if you’ve heard it before, I would recommend listening again - I feel like there’s a lot of really important points that need to be underscored. It’s not just what we’re doing at this time, it’s also a mindset shift. So, I go into germ theory as we all try to shift from a mindset of...

In this episode I have an interview with Dr. Devin Houston PHD, who is the founder and CEO of Houston Enzymes. We’re answering so many questions about enzymes, like: Is it possible to have an enzyme deficiency? How can lactose intolerance increase with age? How quickly do enzymes work? We also discuss other topics like reflux at night, the problem with food sensitivity testing, why it’s important...

There is this collective freak out happening with most small business owners about what to do with their businesses moving forward. So, I’m talking about something different - business - which is why this is a bonus episode. I’m sharing some of what’s in my head, like how to be a leader and why you need to be a leader, what NOT to do on social media, where to invest your time, and what to watch ou...

We’re continuing to dig into intermittent fasting in this episode (continued from last week) and we get into intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, who should NOT do intermittent fasting, what fasting does to your hormones, and much more. I also answer some listener questions that came in about this particular topic. In this episode: -Intermittent fasting as weight loss tool -Biomarker improv...

This episode is a deep dive into metabolic health and why it’s so important. Can intermittent fasting be a therapeutic tool? What are the different ways to approach intermittent fasting? What are the pros & cons of a fat fast? Tune in to find out. In this episode: -Time restricted eating -Different ways to approach intermittent fasting -Pros & Cons of a fat fast -Benefits of intermittent f...

I cover so many topics in this episode that’s impossible to give it a specific title! This is actually something I recorded as a part of the Carb Compatibility Project, where I offer Q&A sessions. In this particular session there were SO many great questions that I just had to share it. There’s something in this episode for everyone and many universal topics, so tune in! In this episode: -Navi...

If you struggle with setting boundaries, and end up burnt out, this episode is for you. I’m interviewing Audrey Holt, who is the founder of the Fortitude & Flow® Process which fuses movement and mindfulness to create sustainable action. We talk about how burnout builds, why anxiety is contagious, and why it’s so hard to set boundaries. In this episode: -How burnout builds -Snacking + the vagus...

This episode is all about optimizing your gut health and ultimately optimizing your immune function. This is a time in everyone’s lives where we know we want a strong and healthy immune system, but may not be sure how. What’s more - this is a perfect environment for ‘quarantine snacking’ and emotional eating, which may not be the best for our gut microbiome.. especially if you’re not sure what foo...

“The whole goal of this, besides inoculating your immune system & helping you transition from a fight-or-flight state to a more relaxed state, is you’re creating space for yourself.” Robert van der Heyden is a resilience coach and he helps people to create more energy, better habits, and become resilient through movement, recovery training, and primarily breathwork. Tune in as we discuss why a...

In this ‘mini-sode’ at the start of the pandemic, there is a LOT of information flying around. For some who are looking for information, I’m covering auto-immunity with COVID - are you at a greater risk? And if so, how do you balance your immune system? In this episode: -Are you at greater risk? -T-reg cells -Cytokine Storms -TH1-TH2 dominance -How to balance the immune system -Herbs to use cautio...

Tune in to hear why your digestive issues might be kicking up right now, pain flares & fear, how to groom your relaxation response (and why you must), practices for downregulating the nervous system during high stress times, and why extra nervous system support can help. In this episode: -Now accepting new clients into my private practice -Why your digestive issues might be kicking up right no...

A 30 minute guided meditation from Functional Nutritionist Erin Holt Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ Eat to Achieve 21 Day Online Nutrition Program: https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve Carb Compatibility Project: sign up by April 1st and receive 2.5 hour gut health workshop as a bonus! https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project Immune...