The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine who was initially introduced to functional medicine as a patient. She specializes in Histamine Intolerance, Thyroid disease & Autoimmune disease and hopes to help others regain their life as functional medicine helped her regain hers. Listen in as I sit down with her to discuss thyroid health, thyroid testing, the #1 most effec...

Today I dive deep into the mix-up between weight loss and health gain, and how that’s not always the way it plays out (quite often, it’s actually not) but it’s a societal belief and the story we hear over and over. I cover topics like the most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss, common weight loss resistance factors, figuring out your exact caloric need, weight loss v...

This week we attempt to answer the question: can functional nutrition and intuitive eating coexist? Plus, our response to the NYT opinion piece “Smash the Wellness Industry”. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion, so be sure to tune into episode 65 as we continue the conversation. In this episode: -Intuitive Eating founders -HAES movement -- what it represents -Fat shaming in medicine -T...

This week I got to interview a therapist about the all-too-common burnout. Samantha Osborne shares root cause solutions & ways to make a lasting impact on your burnout. Listen in as we discuss the difference between burnout and stress, why our bodies weren’t designed for burnout, how to know when your stress load is HIGH, setting up boundaries and more. In this episode: -The difference between...

Today I’m re-releasing an episode I recorded last year, almost to the day! I was originally answering a listener question about Lyme disease prevention but I ended up getting so much more into overall immune health, gut health, and everything I said is so similar to what we’re all experiencing and going through right now. Even if you’ve listened to this episode before, I encourage listening to it...

“Every person on earth is here because of their mother’s menstrual cycle. It really makes you think: why don’t we have more reverence and appreciation for the it?” In today’s episode I’m sitting down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday. She is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and has a lot wisdom to share. Tune in as we cover topics...

Maybe you’re coming around to the idea that chronic under-eating and yo-yo dieting has contributed to some of your health issues. Maybe you’re starting to understand that in order to get well, you might need to do the EXACT OPPOSITE of what diet culture tells you. In order to feel better (balance hormones/reduce fatigue/support fertility/support immune system) you might actually have to EAT MORE a...

Disclaimer/trigger warning for ED recovery: I’m talking about going to be talking about weight, weight loss + calories on this show. Topics include: Modern American Women Syndrome, How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your body, Fasting + Exercise, and Weight loss + Muscle Wasting In this episode: -Modern American Women Syndrome -How to appropriately fuel the demands you put on your bo...

Interview with Registered Dietitian Kaely McDevitt to shed some light on two very common hormone disorders: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) which is the leading cause of infertility, and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), which results in loss of menstruation and ovulation. Kaely shares how to assess if you have either of these hormonal imbalances, how to differentiate between the two (they present...

Tune in for this listener question episode! I answer questions on homemade ghee, spirulina health benefits & drawbacks, laws, rules, and beyond, and cooking oils & smoke points -- what are the best options? I also offer some advice for future nutritionists & RDs, regulations for dietitians in the US, my thoughts on Plant Paradox, and lectins & nightshades. In this episode: -Homemad...

Interview with Trina Felber, the creator and CEO of Primal Life Organics, where the focus is on oral health as the gateway to internal health. We're sitting down to discuss why oral health directly impacts gut health and how you can boost immunity through your mouth. We also cover questions like: Is it possible to reverse a cavity? Why is gum health so important? What causes bad breath? and Flouri...

Talking about blood sugar isn’t exactly sexy or glamorous. It’s for sure not winning any clickbait awards. But blood sugar regulation is arguably one of the most important things to consider when we’re trying to put together an owner’s manual for our own healthy bodies. The truth is that most people don’t realize just how much unstable blood sugar impacts their health -- everything from hormonal b...

In this episode I'm talking all things exercise, and how to get the most our of your fitness routines. Run in as I talk about signs that you’re not properly fueling your workout, the top 4 reasons you’re bonking during a workout, signs of low blood sugar, the worst diet for HIIT, fasted workouts and pre and post workout nutrition, and more. In this episode: -Signs that you’re not properly fueling...

What do you do when your doctor doesn’t listen? When your provider doesn’t believe you? The recent Selma Blair interview on Good Morning America brought to light a scary fact: women are not being heard by their medical providers. Chronic conditions are going undiagnosed for YEARS, despite the fact that women are reporting real physical problems. As seen with Selma Blair, this lack of care can have...

In this episode we discuss how to use labs to practice preventative medicine and answer the listener question, “what are the top 3 lab tests one should look into if you just want to begin taking general health inventory?” In this episode: -Our go-to Lab tests -Pathological vs. functional ranges -How to use labs to practice preventative medicine -Labs for baseline functioning -Comprehensive metabol...

Tune in as Megan Garcia, pediatric acupuncturist, and I discuss how we navigate real food in the real world... with kids. We cover a range of topics like: cultural appropriation of herbs, food intros with food sensitivities, how to reduce food stress with children, sugar + exposure to sweets, sour + bitter flavors for babies, common mineral deficiencies in babies, natural deodorant, and what your...

Throughout the years Meg Doll has worked with women as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, she also become a Certified Spiritual Coach because she began to see that all of her clients also needed exactly what she needed back in 2013: their own loving. Today I sit down with Meg to discuss her experience with eating disorder at the age of 10, diet culture, recovery as a process, and much more. In th...

This episode is a must-listen for nutritionists and practitioners-to-be! I talk about the one social media experience that made me stop comparing, a recap for practitioners, why practitioners need to be okay with failing, thyroid health and brain health, systems in the body that thyroid affects, why testing TSH doesn’t cut it, the diet for Hashimoto’s, and thyroid labs you need. In this episode: -...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. In this episode, we d...

Tune in today to hear: -Immune-boosting herbs we’re loving now -How to support yourself nutritionally when weaning off SSRIs -Supplements to consider when coming off anti-depressants -Nutrition to support the brain and mood -Gluten & the brain -Talking about gluten sensitivity -Thyroid health & the brain -How to test the thyroid -Eczema triggers -Specific diets to try for eczema relief -Su...

I'm sitting down with Sara Curry, owner of Blaze Yoga & Pilates in New Hampshire. We're talking about habits. It was tipped off by one of my clients who had a lot of health problems going on, and through working together we unlocked one of the secrets to her success - which was hard to stick to when the holidays came, and her habit fell apart. Tune in as we discuss how to create awareness to e...

Kyle and I are answering listener questions about the gut. Listen in as we sit down and answer questions like: What’s up with the celery juice craze? We also discuss problems with low stomach acid, problems with PPIs and acid blocking medications, practical ways to ditch plastic water bottles, problems with plastic, causes of chronic constipation, longterm laxative use, and herbs for constipation....

Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. Tune in as I sit down with Chrissy to talk about overcoming the fear of leaving a FT job to pursue her dreams, examining and questio...

Tune into this episode to hear: -New Year’s Resolutions vs. Re-evaluation -The right questions to ask yourself this new year -What Erin is saying NO to in 2019 -What to do if you’re feeling restricted on a low carb diet -Is low sugar anti-inflammatory? -Do I have to go keto for anti-inflammatory benefits? -Who shouldn’t go keto? Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compa...

I'm excited to be sitting down with our favorite herbalist, Amy McKelvey: Chief Energizing Officer & Founder of Her Vital Way. (I've had Amy on the show twice before, so be sure to listen to episode 25 - Healing with Herbs and 36 - Natural Cold and Flu prevention.) Today we're answering questions and talking all about women's health and really be proactive with herbs and supplenments, which is...