Functional Medicine Coaching

What The Func?!

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What the func is Functional Medicine? How can it help you eat what your body actually needs, lose weight, and get healthy? Lower your stress level, improve your mental health, and help you thrive, mind, body, and soul? On the What the Func?! Podcast, we're redefining HEALTHY by questioning the healthcare status quo with all the curiosity, science, and fun we can muster. Our brilliant hosts are Laura Schein, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and longtime health nut, and Clayton Farris, a former "garbage human" (his words!) who discovered this new way to heal when conventional medicin...

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May 11, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 69: THE BIOLOGY OF TRAUMA, WITH DR. AIMIE APIGIAN 19.07.2021

Laura & Clayton have a deep chat about the biology of trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian . They discuss the markers of early childhood stress, and the link between autoimmune conditions and unreleased trauma. Sign up for Dr. Aimie's free online Biology of Trauma Summit: https://traumasolutionseries.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=31591 On What The Health?!: Art. Dance. Equine? There's not just one way to th...

EPISODE 68: ZEN PIANO, WITH JASON CAMPBELL 12.07.2021

Laura and Clayton chat with Zen Piano musician Jason Campbell . He shares his beautiful meditation music and explains how to calm your mind and energize your body with the healing power of music and breath. He also discusses how focusing on the space between the notes can raise your vibrational frequency. On What The Health?!: Make 'em laugh, make 'em love. What The Func?! is produced by the Funct...

EPISODE 67: FITNESS MOTIVATION, WITH WHITNEY JONES 28.06.2021

Laura & Clayton chat with Ms. Fitness Olympia Whitney Jones . She talks about the nature of motivation, how she juggles owning her own gym and being a single mom to two boys, and also gives some helpful fitness tips. On What The Health?!: Is 5-HTP for you? It is for Clayton. What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Instagram: @whatthefunc Twitter: @whatthefuncpod Fa...

EPISODE 66: HOLISTIC TELEHEALTH, WITH DR. JACLYN TOLENTINO 21.06.2021

Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino , senior doctor at Parsley Health . They discuss the benefits of holistic telehealth and the future of functional medicine. Dr. Jaclyn also opens up about how her cancer diagnosis changed the way she practices medicine. On What The Health?!: Is warm lettuce water the new melatonin? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Acad...

EPISODE 65: HOLISTIC DENTISTRY, WITH DR. GERRY CURATOLA 14.06.2021

Laura & Clayton have a fascinating conversation with holistic dentist and founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry Dr. Gerry Curatola . They chat about how to maintain homeostasis within the oral microbiome and how to optimize the "Mouth-Body Connection" (also the name of his new book) so that you can heal your body and your mouth. On What The Health?!: Inositol v. alcohol What The Func?! is produced by...

EPISODE 64: GRAY AREA DRINKING, WITH JOLENE PARK 07.06.2021

Laura & Clayton chat with "Gray Area Drinking" specialist Jolene Park. A functional nutritionist, health coach and TEDx speaker, Jolene shares her personal alcohol and anxiety story and explains the importance of replenishing neurotransmitters and nourishing our nervous systems in a comprehensive and consistent way. On What The Health?!: Are magic mushrooms moving into the mainstream?  What The Fu...

EPISODE 63: PCOS, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH 01.06.2021

Laura & Clayton chat with integrative gynecologist Dr. Felice Gersh , founder and Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She shares her knowledge about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and how to treat it functional medicine-style. On What The Health?!: Got milk? Oat? Pea? Macadamia? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Instagram: @whatthe...

EPISODE 62: LOVE AS MEDICINE, WITH DR. STEVEN EISENBERG 24.05.2021

Laura and Clayton open up their hearts with Dr. Steven Eisenberg , a functional oncologist that uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients' journeys through the minefield of cancer. His new book, Love Is the Strongest Medicine , is a guide for anyone looking to add compassion and heart into any practice. On What The Health?!: Liesl, Brigitta or ROLF? What The Func?! is produced by the F...

EPISODE 61: DNA TESTING, WITH KASHIF KHAN 17.05.2021

Laura and Clayton chat with Kashif Khan , CEO of The DNA Company. What is DNA testing? How can you use those test results to better understand how to live your healthiest life? And are we closer to cloning dinosaurs? On What The Health?!: Postbiotics? We'll keep you posted. The DNA Company $50 discount link: https://www.thednacompany.com/func What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine...

EPISODE 60: SIBO & GUT HEALTH, WITH DR. MARISOL 09.05.2021

This week Laura and Clayton catch up with Queen of the Thrones Dr. Marisol N.D. They dig into the topic of SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and discuss what the func our poop is trying to tell us about our health. On What The Health?!: Digestive enzymes?! Let's break 'em down. Queen of the Thrones discount link: Code FUNC10 for 10% off at www.shopdrmarisol.com/whatthefunc What The Func...

EPISODE 59: FUNCTIONAL MENTAL HEALTH, WITH DR. ROSEANN Video 04.05.2021

Laura and Clayton get into it with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge . What is the functional medicine approach to mental health and how does it differ from the "traditional" approach? Is your anxiety about the world opening back up normal? On What The Health?!: Adaptogens?! What are they and why do we keep ingesting them? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Instagram:...

EPISODE 58: UNDAUNTED, WITH KARA GOLDIN 25.04.2021

Laura & Clayton chat with Kara Goldin , founder and CEO of Hint Inc., and author of the bestselling book Undaunted. They discuss why she calls herself an "accidental entrepreneur" and how she overcame the doubts and doubters. On What The Health?!: Kava... it rhymes with lava, but is it hot or not? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Follow @karagoldin Instagram...

EPISODE 57: DETOX YOUR BRAIN, WITH DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER 19.04.2021

This week Laura & Clayton are joined by internal medicine physician and NYTimes Bestselling author Dr. Austin Perlmutter , co-author of Brain Wash. They discuss how to optimize decision making and detox your mind for clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and lasting happiness. On What The Health?!: The true queen bee - Manuka honey. What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching...

EPISODE 56: DANCING WITH THE STAR HEALTH COACH, WITH SAMANTHA HARRIS 12.04.2021

Laura and Clayton chat with Samantha Harris , host of Dancing With The Stars and health aficionado. After years of burning the candle at both ends, Samantha was faced with an unexpected cancer diagnosis that sent her on her true path of healing. She opens up about her own health journey and her passion for helping others. On What The Health?!: Infrared, white and blue! What The Func?! is produced...

EPISODE 55: THE PRIMAL BLUEPRINT, WITH MARK SISSON 05.04.2021

This week Laura and Clayton are joined by Mark Sisson , godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, the Mayo King of Malibu, and NYTimes Bestselling author. They discuss how he went from competing in Ironman competitions and being on the cover of Runners World to building the Primal Kitchen empire. On What The Health?!: What the devil is devil's claw?! What The Func?! is produced by the F...

EPISODE 54: VACCINE UPDATE, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH 29.03.2021

This week Laura and Clayton have a quick update chat with Dr. Felice Gersh to get answers to more burning questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. They talk about all of the vaccine options, including the newest players Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca. Are they all created equal? What's the deal? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit our sponsor Naturepedic!...

EPISODE 53: HOLISTIC FERTILITY, WITH DR. AUMATMA 22.03.2021

Laura and Clayton go deep into the topic of holistic fertility this week with board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and best-selling author Dr. Aumatma Shah . She gets honest about her own experience with infertility and shares some holistic methods to increase ones fertility. On What The Health?!: Is hormonal birth control the only option? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medi...

EPISODE 52: ESSENTIAL OILS, WITH JODI COHEN 15.03.2021

This week Laura and Clayton chat all things essential oils with bestselling author, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils Jodi Cohen . She teaches them how to use essentials oils in targeted ways to help heal the mind, body and spirit. On What The Health?!: Can petitgrain take you back to the future? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit...

EPISODE 51: STRESS, WITH DR. HEIDI HANNA 08.03.2021

This week Laura and Clayton are joined by stress expert and NYTimes Bestselling author Dr. Heidi Hanna. They talk about hidden stressors, how over 70% of medical visits are stress-related, and the "freeze or faint" phenomenon. On What The Health?!: Brrrrrrrr... it's cold in here. What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit our sponsor Naturepedic!  Check out thei...

EPISODE 50: LAUGHTER YOGA, WITH THE LAUGHING LOVEBUGS 01.03.2021

Laura and Clayton laugh their faces off with Laughing Lovebugs Alik and Lauren Colbert. What is laughter yoga, what's so funny about it and what are the health benefits? On What The Health?!: What the func are Endorphins? What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit our sponsor Naturepedic!  Check out their luxurious organic mattresses and use code WHATTHEFUNC15 f...

EPISODE 49: PEGAN DIET, WITH DR. MARK HYMAN 22.02.2021

This week Laura & Clayton guffaw over functional medicine rockstar and 13-time NYTimes bestelling author Dr. Mark Hyman. They chat about his new book The Pegan Diet, and in a historic WTF moment, Dr. Hyman breaks down the functional medicine matrix for them. On What The Health?!: Dine with pride! Eat the rainbow 🌈 What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit our...

EPISODE 48: FATIGUE, WITH DR. EVAN HIRSCH 15.02.2021

Feeling blah? Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Evan Hirsch about how to Fix Your Fatigue . His 4 step solution helps people go from exhausted to energized so they can realize their full potential. On What The Health?!: Rebounder? I hardly know her. What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Visit our sponsor Naturepedic!  Check out their luxurious organic mattresses an...

EPISODE 47 - GETTING TO THE ROOT OF RELATIONSHIPS, WITH THE FREEMANS 09.02.2021

Relationships take work, and this week Laura & Clayton work it out with celebrity relationship coaches and authors Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman . In what's basically a free couples therapy session, they learn how to recognize unhealed wounds and nurse an "Argument Hangover."  On What The Health?!: Wanna be strong as an ox? Try nitric oxide. What The Func?! is produced by the Functional Medicine Coach...

EPISODE 46 - WHAT'S UP WITH THE VACCINE, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH M.D. 01.02.2021

Everyone's talkin about the vaccine, and so are Laura and Clayton. They're joined this week by double board certified integrative physician Dr. Felice Gersh M.D. to discuss the facts, and why it's really more of a "therapy" than a vaccine. Clayton coins it "The Covid Condom." On What The Health?! Not so smallpox... Instagram  @dr.felicegersh  Twitter  @DrFeliceGersh  Facebook  @felicegershmd  What...

EPISODE 45 - SUPPLEMENTS, WITH WADE LIGHTHEART 25.01.2021

Laura & Clayton chat with 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion and former Mr. Universe Competitor Wade Lightheart , who's also one of the world's premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. What does it mean to bioptimize? And how can we use supplements to perform at our peak potential? On What The Health?! Magnesiummmmm... we're obsessed. Check out BiOptimizers at:...

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