What The Func?!

Laura & Clayton get to the bottom of digestive health with Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, Queen of the Thrones. What is our poop trying to tell us? How do we know if we're on the right "tract"? On WHAT THE HEALTH: Coffee enemas. What's all the buzz? Queen of the Thrones discount link: Code FUNC10 for 10% off at www.shopdrmarisol.com/whatthefunc What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching...

Laura and Clayton welcome Andy Mant, expert on blue light and owner of BluBlox. They discuss the effects blue light can have on the body, all the places it may be hiding in our homes, and possible ways to counteract it. On WHAT THE HEALTH: Can a guy get to the finish line without finishing? BluBlox discount: Go to https://www.blublox.com/?rfsn=4564883.96378b and enter code func15 Let's Get Checked...

Laura and Clayton talk to Dr. Tom O'Bryan, gluten expert and author of The National Book Award-winning The Autoimmune Fix. He breaks down the G word and explains why all disease begins in the gut.   On WHAT THE HEALTH: Can seeing the world through red-colored glasses help you sleep?   This episode has been sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Let's Get Checked at-home health testing! Go to www.trylgc.com/...

Laura and Clayton talk to activist Lindsay Medoff, founder of the upcycling Suay Sew Shop in Los Angeles, to get to the "root cause" of the dysfunctional fashion industry. Through creating a culture of community and reuse, Suay puts reclaimed products at the center of a social, economic and environmental revolution.    On WHAT THE HEALTH: Does this new alternative coffee live up to the hype? Find...

Why do we "eat our feelings," and how can we stop? Laura & Clayton talk to emotional eating coach Tricia Nelson, an expert on healing the root causes of emotional eating, bingeing, and food addiction, who tells us about how mental health complexities influence our relationship with food, and what we can do to disrupt harmful patterns. On WHAT THE HEALTH: the foreskin facial. Tricia's Emotional Eat...

Is Functional Medicine powerful enough to reverse aggressive autoimmune disease & save your life? Laura & Clayton talk to clinical professor of medicine and bona fide FM celeb Dr. Terry Wahls , who was an FM skeptic until advanced multiple sclerosis left her unable to walk. She tells us how she used FM to restore her health & start RIDING HER BIKE with her family again (we're not crying!!). On WHA...

Clayton and Laura talk to Nir Eyal , author of the best-selling book Indistractable , to understand the psychology of distractions. They learn that "time management is pain management," and get some invaluable advice on how to live their best lives and become "indistractable." On WHAT THE HEALTH?!: Is polyphasic sleeping the answer to being more productive? Apparently it worked for Leonardo Da Vin...

Clayton and Laura talk to Andre Norman, founder of The Academy of Hope, who overcame poverty, gangs and a 100-year prison sentence to become an inspirational speaker and Harvard Fellow. Their conversation is open and honest, and delves into the "root causes" of racial injustice. What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy .

In this episode, Clayton and Laura investigate the uses and benefits of CBD, the non-psychoactive part of the hemp plant. They are joined by Emmy-nominated cannabis comedian, Michael Glazer, and also CBD and cannabis expert Dr. Mary Clifton, who teaches Laura and Clayton the truth about CBD.  On WHAT THE HEALTH?!: CB-Dos and CB-Don'ts! CBD bed sheets? CBD mascara? CBD toilet paper? Nuvita CBD: 20%...

In this episode, Clayton and Laura look into the mirror and question the price of beauty during dark times. They are joined by wellness comedian, Mia Lux, and also "America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon," Dr. Anthony Youn, who gets to the root of the real issues behind beauty procedures, and also offers some at-home DIY beauty tips. On WHAT THE HEALTH?!: COLLAGEN?! What the plump is it? And why must...

Clayton & Laura unpack why everyone is #stressbaking in quarantine. They talk to New York Times Bestselling author & baking rockstar Elana Amsterdam of Elana's Pantry (@elanaspantry) about how she became a paleo pioneer after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and celiac disease. On WHAT THE HEALTH?!: Tired of using the same basic flour? Apparently there are endless alternative options. #Flou...

In this episode, Clayton and Laura try to figure out what to eat during this crazy quarantine time. They talk to Smithsonian food historian Dr. Ashley Rose Young about the history of eating during troubling times, and then chat with functional medicine expert and author of The Rainbow Diet, Dr. Deanna Minich, about how to boost the immune system through colorful foods.   On WHAT THE HEALTH?!: What...

In this episode, Clayton & Laura take a deep dive into some of the difficult emotions they are experiencing during this time. They talk to Broadway veteran Josh Lamon about what it's like being in NYC, the epicenter of the madness. Goldenair founder Chris Keener drops in to offer his thoughts on the benefits of breathwork. And lastly, Dr. Joan Rosenberg brings the calm and invites us to welcome ou...

In this episode, Clayton and Laura examine the question of whether it's "too soon" to find humor in these challenging times. They talk to Laura's sister Carly who has been finding solace in funny videos online while in quarantine. Next they chat with Atsuko Okatsuka (@atsukocomedy), a thriving stand-up comedian in Los Angeles who's finding new ways to entertain from home. Then they take a virtual...

After Laura shares her experience of what happened when the Corona Virus threatened to shut down her Off-Broadway show, Laura & Clayton are joined by Functional Medicine doctor and virus expert Dr. Tom Moorcroft. With his extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, Dr. Tom offers a practical understanding of COVID-19.  Laura and Clayton ask the questions that have been swirling through their anxio...

How do you center yourself amidst anxiety and stress? Laura & Clayton talk mental health, therapy, and food's impact on mood (spoiler: eating like garbage won't make you feel good). Then, renowned transcendental meditation teacher Jim Meade stops by to tell us his story of finding TM, how the tradition has grown, and the many associated health benefits. On WHAT THE HEALTH: cow cuddling, an alt the...

Ahh, the gut microbiome: where healing begins! After sharing their failed detox horror stories, Laura & Clayton are joined by Functional Medicine doctor and gut health expert Dr. Patrick Hanaway to break down the FM approach to healing the gut microbiome (called The 5 Rs). Dr. Patrick actually trains other doctors on how to use The 5 Rs (so you KNOW he knows what's up). On WHAT THE HEALTH: What ar...

Why would a traditional doctor switch to Functional Medicine? Laura & Clayton get into it with certified FM doctor Tamika Henry , whose struggle with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and work in weight loss & hormones led to some big insights about the way our bodies actually work. She shares what it's like to work with an FM doctor and what to expect when you become a patient. On WHAT THE HEALTH: "g...

What the func is Functional Medicine? First, "Father of Functional Medicine" Dr. Jeff Bland tells our hosts Laura & Clayton why FM is so much more than your typical "a pill for an ill" healthcare. Then Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum , Laura's mom (and founder of The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy) gives us the perfect FM metaphor. We talk to Clayton's mom, too, who just wants to know when he's coming...

The What the Func?! Podcast is coming March 2! We'll go beyond "one-size-fits-all" healthcare and hear the inspiring stories, emerging science, and unique approaches to health that are inspiring thousands of people around the world to ask "What the func is Functional Medicine!?"   What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy .