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The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastA Vulnerable Deep Dive: How I’m Re-Patterning My Nervous System in Real Time | Ep 398If you’ve ever felt like your nervous system is constantly jacked up and running on pressure, urgency, and adrenaline, this episode is a vulnerable deep dive into why that happens.Erin is taking you inside what nervous system re-patterning and brain rewiring actually look like through the lens of a deadline-driven season where pushing harder led to getting sick and realizing she couldn’t keep forcing her way through anymore.She explores how predictive patterns form, why hustle can “work” while still keeping your body stuck in fight-or-flight, and why true healing often requires writing...
2026-02-1745 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastProne to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395If your “normal” winter cold has a habit of spiraling into a full-blown sinus or ear infection, this episode is your prevention wake-up call so you can stop the cycle. Erin is sharing her favorite strategies that are simple and unglamorous, but will keep things moving. You’ll learn why dry air is not your friend (hello winter and airplanes!), how a humidifier can help keep mucus thin, and why nasal a neti pot or even just saline spray is one of the easiest ways to physically rinse out irritants and pathogens. Erin also offers an imp...
2026-01-2728 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastErin Holt’s 2025 Clean Beauty Picks That Actually Deliver | Ep 388Which clean beauty tools, products, and routines are actually worth the investment? Erin is sharing ALL of her favorite gadgets and gizmos, the items she’s tested, loved, and repurchased, plus the ones she regrets spending money on. You’ll hear about the red light mask that noticeably helped her rosacea, to facial cupping, collagen, tinted moisturizers, and the OneSkin formulas she swears by that have truly made a difference in her skin health. But we’re also digging into a much deeper layer of the beauty conversation: how the $6.3 TRILLION dollar wellness industry uses shame...
2025-12-0246 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBehind the Scenes of The Funk’tional Nutritionist with Erin Holt: Vision, Team Shifts & A New Membership in 2026 | Ep 387Erin hit a breaking point last year. Her business was growing, but the behind-the-scenes reality was unsustainable. Instead of muscling through, she tore everything down, embodied the CEO / visionary role, and rebuilt the entire operation from the inside out. This episode is a raw, behind the scenes peek at the major shifts she’s made inside The Funk’tional Nutritionist since then, and how creating more clarity, spaciousness, and systems elevates the support clients receive.You’ll also hear the hot-off-the-press details of her new brain–body membership, which is an evolution of Manifest Your Health, designed to help...
2025-11-251h 03The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastErin Holt’s 6-Month Thyroid & Hormone Protocol Update: What Worked and What Didn’t | Ep 377Is it really perimenopause, or just stress, habits, and thyroid shifts at play? In this episode, Erin is debriefing her 6-month thyroid and hormone protocol experiment. After noticing changes in mood, cycle irregularities, fatigue, and PMS, she decided to run a full panel of labs, including thyroid markers, sex hormones, a DUTCH test, and a GI-MAP stool test. Erin breaks down exactly what her labs revealed, the protocols she implemented, and the results she’s experienced that have shifted her energy, mood, and cycles. Her biggest takeaway? Protocols aren’t one-size-fits-all. With the righ...
2025-09-1643 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastFunction Health Labs: How to Turn Your Results into Real Change | Ep 373Getting your labs done can feel empowering. FINALLY, you can have hard data about what’s going on inside your body. But want to know the truth? Those results alone rarely create transformation. In this episode, Erin is talking all about Function Health, a direct-to-consumer lab testing company founded by Dr. Mark Hyman. She breaks down exactly what you get, and why it’s valuable if you’re serious about improving your health.There can be major advantages of this kind of testing (think comprehensive biomarker panels, functional medicine interpretation, and the ability to track trends...
2025-08-1923 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWill AI Replace Health Coaches? Why the Future Needs Human Practitioners | Ep 371Is AI coming for your job? Erin tackles this pressing question head-on in a thought-provoking episode designed to help you navigate the rise of AI with clarity and confidence. Instead of reacting from fear, you'll learn how to lean into what makes your work truly irreplaceable (like your presence, intuition, clinical insight, and the ability to facilitate real transformation!)Erin breaks down how buyer behavior has evolved, why information alone no longer sells, and what this means for those building programs, writing content, or delivering client services. Surface-level strategies just won’t cut it anymore. Whe...
2025-08-0545 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWhat an Endoscopy and Gallbladder Scan DIDN’T Show: Uncovering Stomach Pain, Bloating, & Rosacea | Ep 365Are you navigating mysterious gut issues, only to be told everything looks “normal”? Erin walks us through a real client case that sheds light on what standard GI testing often misses. After 20 years of stomach pain, bloating, rosacea, and food reactions, a functional stool analysis finally gave this woman answers.Erin breaks down the six major findings from the client’s GI Map stool test, including H. pylori, low commensal bacteria, opportunistic overgrowths, low digestive enzymes, sky-high immune markers, and gluten reactivity. You’ll hear how each result connects to her symptoms and how traditional medicine overlooked all of i...
2025-06-1730 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Vagus Nerve Connection: Gut Health, Autoimmunity & Healing Explained with JP Errico | Ep 347In this episode, Erin Holt sits down with JP Errico—inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of electroCore—to explore the powerful role of the vagus nerve in whole-body health. If you’ve never heard of the vagus nerve before, you’re not alone—but this key player connects the brain, gut, immune system, and autonomic nervous system, impacting everything from inflammation and digestion to stress and chronic illness. Erin and JP dive into the explosion of autoimmune conditions, the mind-body connection, and how vagus nerve stimulation could be the missing link to better health. Tune in to discover how activating this vital...
2025-02-1157 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow to Balance Your Hormones Through Healing Your Gut | Ep 346Are you struggling with hormone imbalances despite "normal" test results? The secret to achieving hormone balance might lie in your gut health. In this comprehensive episode of The Funk'tional Nutritionist Podcast, functional medicine practitioner, Erin Holt, explains the crucial connection between gut health, hormone regulation, and overall wellness.You’ll Uncover:The Gut-Hormone Connection: Understanding How Your Microbiome Affects Hormone BalanceSigns Your Gut May Be Affecting Your HormonesUnderstanding the Estrobolome: Your Gut's Role in Estrogen BalanceNatural Ways to Support Hormone Balance Through Gut HealthTesting for Gut-Hormone IssuesThe Impact of Gut Health on Specific HormonesExpert Tips for Im...
2025-02-0435 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastMuscle & Mindset with Erin's Coach, Kris Lollis | Ep 339We’re sure you’ve heard of women who are afraid to strength train because they don’t want to get too bulky. Tune in to this week’s episode with Erin’s Intuitive Personal Trainer, Kris Lollis, to debunk that myth and learn what true strength training is, along with its importance for hormones, longevity, bone density, and overall quality of life.Kris Lollis is an intuitive personal trainer with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. Currently serving as the Director of The Tide, a strength studio in Dover, New Hampshire, Kris is passionate...
2024-12-1041 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCollagen Sourcing, Alignment in Business & Ethical Consumer Practices with Mae Steigler of Organifi | Ep 268Have you ever wondered where your collagen comes from? A recent article on the sourcing of several popular collagen brands has people concerned and feeling less confident in how to identify ethically sourced ingredients. To tackle the topic of ethical sourcing head-on, Erin sat down with Organifi’s CEO, Mae Steigler. Organifi is a company known for the responsible and transparent sourcing of their ingredients, so we knew this would be an insightful conversation.Join Erin and Mae as they delve into a critical discussion about supplement sourcing during this conversation - including why Erin’s stance has...
2023-07-2540 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHormones & Your Brain Chemistry | Ep 242In this episode, we're discussing how the brain directly affects your hormones, the distinction between consuming and integrating information, and ways to train your brain to be more resilient to life's stressors.Welcome to the Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast. I'm your host, Erin Holt. I've got a bone to pick with diet culture and the conventional healthcare model that are both systematically failing so many of us. Creating a new model is my life's work, and this is what this show's all about. (Disclaimer: Please keep in mind this podcast is created for educational purposes only a...
2023-02-1445 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastOzempic & Wegovy: Weight Loss Magic? | Ep 238Today Erin is talking about Ozempic and Wegovy, popular medications used for Type 2 Diabetes and weight loss.Today is *not* a show to convince you to do anything or not do anything. Instead, Erin recorded this for people interested in these drugs to better help you understand the potential risks, and for practitioners to better help their clients/patients understand these medications.Erin also provides ways to naturally increase the GLP-1 hormone in the event that you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars injecting yourself every week with a pharmaceutical....
2023-01-0944 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastTips for Healthy Living with Team FN | Ep 237Today’s episode was inspired by a recent poll on Erin’s Instagram, where she asked “What’s something that bothers you about wellness?”There was a strong recurring theme in your answers - Folks are overwhelmed with broad sweeping generalizations, and exhausted with feeling like better health requires an all-or-nothing approach. It’s easy to feel like we’re falling short when we’re being inundated with ALL the health information, ALL the time.So to help you all with this, Erin asked different people about real, basic strategies that work for them. This episode is a lit...
2023-01-0352 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCan Functional Nutrition & Body Neutrality Coexist? | Ep 236For the last podcast of the year, we’re bringing you an unscripted conversation between two friends and colleagues.Erin and Michelle are two nutritionists who exist in the gray area - the messy middle - of nutrition and wellness. They both live and practice in the space that requires nuance, context, critical thinking, compassion…and conversation.Today’s episode is a convo between two wellness professionals who work with people to help them feel better, who don’t swear allegiance to any ONE dietary paradigm or methodology, and whose primary focus is to ad...
2022-12-271h 05The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastProtein Intake & Building Muscle Mass | Ep 233On today’s show Erin sits down with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions.Angelo knows his stuff when it comes to protein intake, so this is exactly what this episode is all about - protein needs, different types of protein, amino acids, strategizing protein intake for muscle mass, and why building muscle is a worthwhile health investment.Like Erin, Angelo does not subscribe to any on...
2022-12-0658 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBrain Health, Intentionality & Social Media | Ep 232Whether you like it or not, social media is a pretty omnipresent part of our life. It’s here, and it’s here to stay. So it makes good sense to figure out how to engage with it in a way that supports us and makes us feel good. And based on Erin’s recent Instagram polls (oh, irony), this is currently not the case for many.In today’s episode, Erin examines how she has been feeling about social media, which seems to be part of the collective felt experience – for creators and consumers alike....
2022-11-291h 13The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastFunk’tional Alchemy: Clearing, Coding & Rewiring for Health | Ep 224Have you ever wondered what Erin means when she talks about “going deeper” with her clients? This episode explores exactly that.Functional medicine promises a “root cause approach” but in order to do this, we must go deeper than blind testing and cookie cutter protocols. Critical thinking, individuation & a deep reverence and understanding of the mind-body connection is key.Approaching health from a subconscious, brain & emotion-based level creates the most profound, long lasting and sustainable change in the body.In her practice, Erin demystifies the seemingly “magical mystery re...
2022-09-2758 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCreating Sacred Space for Healing & Transformation | Ep 222There is this old, pervasive omnipresent idea that women can’t handle information about our own bodies. We’ve been fed a storyline that our bodies are too complex – AND that we’re ill equipped to handle information about the complexity.This is bullshit, and it’s one of the reasons so many of us are so twisted up about our bodies.Today on the show Erin is discussing why knowledge is power…but *just* having the information doesn't necessarily create the changes we desire.Creating space to integrate...
2022-09-1354 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastStrictly Biz: Pricing Your Services, Investing in Yourself & When to Hire a Coach | Ep 216Investment is a word that often conjures up thoughts around money, especially when it comes to owning, starting or expanding a business. However, money is actually only part of the investment equation. If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur, you’re also investing your time, your knowledge, your attention and your energy into your business. So where are you investing in your business, and is it paying off?On this Strictly Biz episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, Erin continues the conversation about energetics in business and dives into what it means to invest in yourse...
2022-08-091h 25The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBusiness Growth, Expansion & Going Viral | Ep 215Energy is one of those things that no one can see or hold, but everyone can feel. We feel it when we’re in our flow, when we make meaningful connections, and we also feel it when things feel misaligned, inauthentic, or forced in our life.We also feel energy in business. Whether you’re a business owner or entrepreneur trying to expand your reach to others, or you’re a consumer who’s considering a business for a service or product, you can feel when energy is in alignment with business. There’s an authenticity to its messag...
2022-08-021h 21The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Shoulds & Shames Behind Weight Loss Goals | Ep 205Women hear an enormous amount of “you should…” statements on a daily basis—from social media to our family to our friends to our own self-talk. And when it comes to weight, body image and our intentions surrounding it, women often receive messaging that promotes weight loss as salvation AND anti-diet messages that promote body acceptance.These conflicting, black and white, either/or messages creates fragmentation within ourselves and shame surrounding whichever direction we lean. There’s no room for gray area, for both thoughts to be true, and this can be especially pronounced for those who have strug...
2022-05-171h 01The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastA Special 200th Episode: How it Started, How it's Going & Answering Other Listener QuestionsToday on the show Erin celebrates some big podcast milestones: 200 episodes and 2 million downloads!! Tune in to reminisce with Erin and hear answers to a smorgasbord of listener questions ranging from career pivots (is it ever too late? How about with a baby?) to whether coffee enemas are actually beneficial (and how to do one properly!) She also covers questions about molecular mimicry with gluten and thyroid, detoxing mycotoxins, what you should know about binders and serves up thought provoking questions to ask yourself when healing feels like a struggle.
We’d like to extend a huge TH...
2022-04-051h 00The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCreating Space for YOU to Exist in Your Work & Your Life | Ep 199What did you do to grow your business? What strategy did you use to expand your social media presence? How do you get more clients? These are the questions so many business owners and health practitioners ask when trying to grow or expand their own business; however, the answers don’t lie in steps and how-to’s.Our subconscious beliefs and how they influence our health has been a theme on the show lately, and today Erin highlights how these beliefs can affect how we show up (or don’t show up) in our work, our business and ou...
2022-03-291h 11The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastSecretory IgA & Gut Health: What You May Not Know | Ep 197When it comes to gut health, Secretory IgA is kind of a big deal.Secretory IgA is the dominant antibody in our gut mucosal layer and acts as a “first line of defense” against pathogens. When Secretory IgA is low, it’s like the bouncer at the bar is GONE - which means anyone who wants to get in, can. In fact, the lower the SIgA is, the more prone you are to acquiring infections AND the less likely you are to clear up existing infections in your gut.Inspired by recent stool...
2022-03-1555 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastConfidence, Clarity & Courage for Practitioners: The #1 Thing in Your Way | Ep 196“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”We SAY we want success / financial freedom / bigger audience / more clients / private practice / fill in with your own personal goals… but deep down there is some part of our subconscious that is TERRIFIED of this.(Ain’t that a kick in the head?)In order to achieve our goals, hopes and dreams, we have to first acknowledge any mental blocks, limiting beliefs and/or fears that are standing in the w...
2022-03-1020 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWhy Wine Makes You Feel Terrible: A Case for Natural Wines | Ep 195If you’re mindful of what you consume and you also drink wine, or if you’re looking for a way to enjoy wine without feeling terrible, this is a conversation for you. Today Erin sits down with founder of Dry Farm Wines Todd White to discuss how we can consume and enjoy natural wine in a way that’s in alignment with our overall health - and the health of the planet. Tune in to hear about the environmental impact of conventional and natural winemaking, organic, biodynamic farming, the importance indigenous yeast, how wine additives, alcohol content and sulfit...
2022-03-081h 03The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Hormone-Brain Connection | Ep 194An often overlooked topic when we are talking about hormone imbalance or adrenal fatigue is how to support hormones by supporting the brain. The brain literally tells our organs and glands how and when to make hormones. So in order to have “healthy hormone balance”, the brain has to be healthy, resilient and balanced.This episode has lots of nuggets of info, with one major message: Your thoughts and stress levels influence your brain and your physical body. If we want to change the physical body and feel better, then we have to start at the top. List...
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The Dr. Kinney Show62: Functional Nutrition and The Importance of Treating The Whole Person with Erin HoltHave you ever felt like no matter what treatment you try, you still aren’t getting any better? Unfortunately, this is the case for many patients. They are fed up with incorrect diagnoses and not getting the results they need. This is why it is so important to find the right provider for your health needs. You are more than a disease to treat. You are a whole person with a unique situation and circumstances. In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Erin Holt to talk about...
2022-02-2131 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Emotional Body: Breathwork, Hypnosis & Manifestation with Andrea Mitchell, LCAT | Ep 193Erin often thinks of the work that she does in 2 parts. While it’s true that we have to work on the physical body - nutrition, movement, lab testing - we have to be open to the fact that our energy body and emotional body impact our physical health as well. This conversation with Andrea Mitchell, intuitive wellness coach and founder of Andrea Mitchell Wellness, explores the other half of healing that often goes overlooked.A lot of folks have been asking us for more “woo”-ish episodes, so we’re bringing this conversation to you and hope you...
2022-02-151h 02The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Histamine & Hormone Link with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN | Ep 191Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN to discuss some common patterns they see working with clients in The Funk’tional Nutrition™ Clinic. Histamine issues seem to be more and more common - not only are we seeing it more in our practice, Erin received a TON of questions about histamine on Instagram. Because it’s such a big deal for clients and listeners, they wanted to bring this discussion to the show.“How to figure out what’s causing my histamine intolerance?” seemed to be the million dollar question. While histamine issues can have a lot of contr...
2022-02-0145 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHonoring the “Old” You in the New Year: Reflections & Lessons of a Year Well-Lived | Ep 190In honor of the new year, Erin is sitting down today and speaking from the heart with reflections on 2021 and some thoughts on new years goals. Hearing how folks navigate their own struggles & inner beliefs often helps others to do the same, and that’s the intention of this episode: to help you in some way - small or large. Listen in as she shares some personal experiences with you, advice you may need to hear, and the biggest lesson she learned in 2021.In this episode:-Is your New Year’s goal sett...
2022-01-1835 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastLeaky Gut, Microbiome & Digestion: What You Should Know | Ep 186If you’re interested in the gut, get ready and grab a pen - because Erin is doing a deep dive into all things gut health! Today’s episode is a Gut Workshop that was recorded earlier this year and is now being released to the public for the first time. There is a WEALTH of information in this replay - Erin talks about the gut from top to tail, things that can go wrong, what to be aware of, and helpful tips for supporting a healthy gut. Stay tuned until the end for a great Q+A!In...
2021-12-281h 16The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastOur Non-Toxic Home Renovation: All Your Questions Answered | Ep 184For the first time ever, Erin’s husband (and web designer, and home reno wrangler) Scott is joining her on the mic to talk about their home reno project. Erin received so many questions about how they navigated this project with health in mind, so they sat down together to bring you all the answers in this episode!Because these questions aren’t normally asked when people are building or renovating homes, Erin and Scott had to navigate through much of this on their own—and are bringing their experience and newfound knowledge to you! They are by no...
2021-12-0740 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastLooking For A Functional Approach? Where to Get Started | Ep 183Today’s episode is for you if you are interested in getting started with a functional approach for your health, but not really sure where to start. Erin recognizes that the cost of functional medicine can be a limiter for some, so she makes a case for starting with ONE budget-friendly intervention. This is the ONE PLACE Erin recommends everyone start before jumping into her 1:1 practice!Listen in as Erin discusses the difference between functional medicine/nutrition & the conventional/allopathic approach, and uses real world case examples of clients as it relates to all of this - wh...
2021-11-3038 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Risks of Low Vitamin A & How to Increase Your Levels | Ep 182If you have skin issues, immune issues, autoimmunity, allergies, asthma, food sensitivities, or get sick often - you’ll want to listen in, because Vitamin A is crucial for all of these things!In today’s episode Erin explains the Beta Carotene/Vitamin A connection and differences, and why a vegetarian or vegan diet may not give everyone the Vitamin A their body needs. To break down the importance of Vitamin A, Erin dives into the conditions often associated with low Vitamin A, the benefits of having healthy Vitamin A levels, and what you can do to incr...
2021-11-2329 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastOur Food, Our Immune System & Our Kids (A Town Hall on Health) | Ep 175Today Erin takes a more of a town hall approach to discuss our modern food system and how this plays a role in not only our immune and overall health, but also our kids' health. This episode packs plenty of food for thought: stats and information surrounding our rapidly changing food system, chronic illness, autoimmune disease, access to food, and key factors for a solid health foundation. While Erin points out many problems seen between our modern way of food production and consumption and disease, she also reminds us we all have more power than we think when it...
2021-10-0550 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBenefits of Cold Exposure Therapy | Ep 174Robert van der Heyden returns to the podcast to expand on his and Erin’s last conversation regarding therapy practices for increasing resiliency, and today they dive into Cold Exposure Therapy.Cold exposure builds on the resiliency created through the Wim Hof breathwork style, and in this episode, Erin and Robert discuss what cold exposure is, why you want to do it, and how to get started. Robert explains the health benefits behind cold exposure from stress management to increased focus and clarity to better circulation and immune responses.If you’ve been...
2021-09-2842 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWim Hof Breathwork for Resiliency & Immune Health | Ep 173When we think of stress release we often think of relaxing techniques, and while these are beneficial, today Erin talks to Resiliency Coach Robert van der Heyden about why the Wim Hof style of breathwork is beneficial from an immune and overall health standpoint. Robert and Erin discuss how this invigorating style of breathing compares to others, benefits to gut and immune health, cultivating more presence through breathwork, the benefits of nose & belly breathing vs mouth breathing, plus Robert leads us through a 15min breathwork practice that you can do anywhere.Listen in as Robert explains why...
2021-09-2148 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastVitamin D for Viral Infections & Immune Health | Ep 172We’ve got big Vitamin D energy in this episode, and there’s a reason why. We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the immune system as we navigate changing seasons, back to school, and general current events. Vitamin D status can play a big role in your overall immune health, so today Erin unpacks a lot of data on Vitamin D and what you can do with this information. She’ll dive into Vitamin D deficiency, cofactors that play a role in absorption, and shares practical strategies that you can implement into your life over the next man...
2021-09-1444 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastA Root Cause Look at Blood Pressure | Ep 171Today we’re getting into specifics with blood pressure, and Erin really dives into possible root causes of high/low blood pressure such as diet, lifestyle, and other internal factors that can contribute. Blood pressure is considered a vital sign, so if yours is off (high or low), then it’s a signal that something is off balance within the body. Because there are usually no warning signs until there’s a problem, Erin unpacks contributing factors that can lead to this imbalance and offers practices you can incorporate to reduce your risk.As always, the information presen...
2021-09-0743 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastChronic Stress & Breathwork Practices | Ep 169We know chronic stress is not good from a health perspective, but many of us have a hard time knowing how stressed we actually are. Even if we do know how stressed we are, it can be even more difficult to know what to do other than just “push through.” Chronic stress can have many downstream effects on our mental and physical health, and in today’s episode, Erin focuses on stress hormones, stress-associated disorders, and what she’s found to be extremely effective in helping to downregulate the nervous system.You might see yourself in some of the t...
2021-08-3153 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHormone Lab Testing, Estrogen Dominance & Balancing Hormones at Home | Ep 165Today’s episode is all about answering your questions about hormones. Erin breaks down details about hormone lab testing, estrogen dominance, what to do about low progesterone (as well as a mindset shift on how to approach this), plus at-home ways to balance hormones.This is part of a NEW summer series where Erin answers all your hormone Qs - each week Erin will post a poll to Instagram to get all your specific hormone questions, so join her on Instagram to ask yours! If you’re someone who’s dealing with hormone stuff, you’ll want to tune...
2021-08-1026 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastStrategies for Sustainable Business Growth | Ep 164In this episode, Erin shares the various ways she broke through her self-imposed ceiling to grow and level up her business. She explains why it can be hard to talk about money (especially as a woman), necessary mindset shifts for better returns on your investments, and the value of reciprocity in your business. Erin shares strategies she uses to grow her business and revenue - and it may not be what you think or assume. If you’re a practitioner you’ll definitely want to listen to this because if you’re not thinking about your practice as a busine...
2021-08-0340 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastSo You Want to Practice Functional Nutrition | Ep 163In this episode, Erin talks to practitioners who may be considering her Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ program and those who are interested in the world of functional nutrition and functional medicine. She discusses pressing issues she sees in the space, such as template medicine, lab testing, and clinical application, and also unpacks how her program fills a gap she and other colleagues have felt were missing from the functional nutrition training space.If you’ve been thinking of joining this program or another functional nutrition program, want to know how the FNA will help you clinically and in ter...
2021-07-2745 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastImposter Syndrome: Are You Talking Yourself Out of Your Own Potential? | Ep 162Have you ever felt imposter syndrome before? Put simply, it’s the feeling that you’re a fraud or that you don’t belong in a space where you are - even though you have legitimate skills and effort that got you there. We may struggle with imposter syndrome for many reasons: we’re trying something new, we’ve become the little fish in a big pond, or we just feel like a phony or a fraud when pursuing something we’re passionate about. We often talk ourselves out of the thing we want to do for fear of not being go...
2021-07-2023 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow Fear Affects the Body & Brain | Ep 161Fear is an emotion that affects everyone on varying levels, and in this episode, Erin unpacks not just the science behind fear, but also how this can play into our happiness and health. If you've ever been labeled a hypochondriac, are someone who is hypervigilant or on guard (with your body or symptoms, as a parent or caretaker, or in relationships), or someone in your life is hypervigilant, this episode will help you better understand what's going on in the brain physiologically.With nuggets of info for just about everybody, Erin discusses the concept of neuroplasticity, the...
2021-07-1349 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastMold, Lyme & Chronic Illness with Toréa Rodriguez, FDN-P | Ep 160Today Erin welcomes back to the show Toréa Rodriguez, FDN-P to discuss not just mold, lyme, and chronic illness, but also how to navigate symptoms, testing, and communicating your illness to friends and family (especially if they don't understand). Chronic illness often carries a lot of stigma and can be called a "silent illness" because even though you may be dealing with health challenges on the inside, to the outside world, you may not look sick and "seem fine."As someone who's struggled with chronic illness, Erin is all too familiar with this, which is why s...
2021-06-2957 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCancel Culture, Online Illusions & the Fear that Holds You Back | Ep 159Fear is a natural, primitive emotion that exists to keep us safe from danger. We’ve all experienced fear in our lives. While fear has useful purposes in today’s modern world, it can also hold us back from doing, saying, or even being what we really want. This has become especially true in the online space, where fears of being misinterpreted, judged, or “cancelled” run rampant.In this episode, Erin discusses the insecurities and fears that have often held her back both in her business and in the online space, as well as trends she’s seeing on...
2021-06-221h 00The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastManifest Your Health™ | Ep 157What do you want? Better digestion? Less stress? To feel comfortable in your body? Now imagine what it would feel like to have it. (close your eyes and envision it!) You’ve likely heard the phrase “mind over matter” and in this episode, Erin shares her own story in order to highlight this and the collective power of talking about your lived experience with others. Erin discusses principles and practices that have been helpful for her from a physical, emotional, mental, and soul standpoint, and how taking ownership of how you feel, your limiting beliefs, and how you show up in...
2021-06-0834 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastUnpacking Core Beliefs | Ep 155There’s a universal theme among many of us that says we aren’t good enough unless we’re doing more, being more, creating more. Our society is set up to reward this behavior, too: from pay raises and promotions to likes and comments that say, “You’re crushing it!!” it’s hard to think you’re still worthy or enough if you slow down or take a step back.Today Erin speaks from the heart and draws from examples in her own life and business to discuss the concept of unpacking core beliefs about ourselves, how they tend to sho...
2021-05-1855 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastConfidence, Authenticity & Triggers with Daniele Della Valle | Ep 154This week Erin takes a step outside the nutrition realm to discuss authenticity, boundaries, and confidence. Someone who personifies these attributes is Daniele Della Valle, and Erin invited her on the show to talk more about what it really means to get to that place of confidence and self assuredness. If you’ve ever wondered about your triggers, struggle with boundaries or being radically honest with yourself, or are just curious how to live a more authentic life, you’ll want to tune into this episode!Daniele Della Valle is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Founder & CEO...
2021-05-111h 01The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastDemystifying Home Cooking with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN | Ep 153One of the tenets of the Erin Holt Health practice is you can’t skip the basics. Eating a variety of whole foods is a huge piece of this, and home cooking is one of the best ways to achieve a whole foods diet. However, a lot of folks feel overwhelmed when it comes to the kitchen, and many don’t know where to start. Today Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN, to unpack the barriers to entry when it comes to navigating the kitchen. They give practical advice for one pot dishes, pantry staples, maximizing time, over...
2021-05-0354 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastEating for Candida & Autoimmunity, Sugar Substitutes: A Mixed Bag Q+A | Ep 152This episode is a mixed bag of blood sugar-related topics, ranging from weight loss to sugar substitutes to Candida to diabetes to immunity to hormones. Erin covers it all! Listen in as she answers questions from the community and breaks down why you have more control than you think when it comes to your health. In this episode:-The question you’re nervous to ask regarding weight loss [2:12]-Kicking off part two of the blood sugar talk [11:27]-What’s the deal with suga...
2021-04-2738 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow to Determine the Right Amount of Sugar for You | Ep 151Blood sugar regulation is one of the most, if not THE most, important thing to consider when setting out to improve your health. Whether your end-goal is improved adrenal health, thyroid health, hormone balance, weight loss, brain health or increased energy...if you have dysregulated blood sugar, you can’t achieve any of those goals. This is often the first thing Erin addresses with clients in her 1:1 practice, and is THE reason she created her 4-week plan to determine your body's unique carbohydrate needs and end the carb confusion - The Carb Compatibility Project™. This episode is part one of a...
2021-04-2027 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBreaking Free From Perfectionism & Emotional Eating | Ep 150This episode is short, sweet and really gets to the root of what many of us struggle with when it comes to our relationship with food. Erin discusses the connection between over- or under- eating and our desire for a semblance of control, plus how we can shift our mindset around emotional eating and incorporate different intuitive practices into the way we eat and approach food. These are important concepts to think about and apply to your own life - certainly food for thought!This episode is an excerpt from a Q+A session in Erin’s Ca...
2021-04-1324 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastIntuitive Fasting | An Opinion Piece on Our Wellness Culture | Ep 146There’s a growing trend in Wellness Culture where opinions and recommendations are increasingly standardized, leaving little room for nuance or exception. Today Erin gives us a peek into how her mind operates in this opinion episode on our wellness and diet culture, and it’s centered on a recently released intuitive eating nutrition book that has a large portion of the wellness world falling into two camps: FOR or ANTI.Unfortunately this leaves a lot of folks who are simply searching for some help to think they have to “choose a side” when it comes to their he...
2021-03-091h 00The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastEMDR, Mental Health & Starting at the Roots | Ep 145At some point in our adult lives, most of us have experienced a situation where we felt our emotional response was stronger than we anticipated. Ever wonder why that happened? In today’s episode, Erin sits down with Carli Genet, MSW, LICSW to unpack the concept of mental health healing by starting at the roots. If you’ve been here a minute, then you already know that the key to optimal health extends far beyond just diet and exercise. Erin and Carli discuss EMDR therapy, how and where memories are stored, big and small traumatic experiences, attachment styles and why...
2021-03-0251 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastConsiderations For A Low FODMAP Diet | Ep 144A low FODMAP diet has become the sweetheart of diets in treating SIBO within the functional medicine and even conventional medicine world. However, as with any protocol implementation, one must be sure to ask, “what’s the end game here?” In this episode, Erin answers listener questions and takes a deep dive into the low FODMAP diet, what it is, how it helps to reduce symptoms of SIBO & IBS and why she very rarely implements it with her clients. Erin clears the confusion and helps lay out how to determine if it’s right for you, as well as potentia...
2021-02-2347 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastGluten Sensitivity & Celiac Disease | Ep 142Inspired by many listener questions, this episode gets into the nitty gritty between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. WTF is the difference? Is there one? Listen in as Erin unpacks these questions, plus the best ways to test for it and how to determine if you should go gluten-free. You won’t be wondering if you “just” have a gluten sensitivity after this episode!And hey, if you know someone with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or they’re unsure if they have it, don’t hesitate to share this free resource if you think it could help them out!
2021-02-0949 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastSomatic Healing & Breathwork with Victoria Albina | Ep 140If you live with an autoimmune condition, you are probably familiar with how a stressful event can quickly create an uptick in your symptoms. And with many stressful events over the last year, it seems everyone is operating from a heightened, vigilant state. The connection between our mind and our gut is often a topic on this podcast, but this episode gets more into how our lived experiences affect this connection over time. In this episode, Erin sits down with Victoria Albina to discuss how traumatic experiences have a downstream effect on our bodily systems, why this occurs and...
2021-01-261h 06The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastStrictly Biz - When People Want to Pick Your Brain | Ep 139If you’re a business owner, or even a content creator, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a sense of entitlement from others who take what you’ve learned and what you produce for granted. Unless you’re in it, it’s hard to understand how much time, effort, energy, and work that goes into producing what you put out for the world. What’s worse, if you have a presence on social media, you also contend with a growing sense (or pressure) that you *have* to do this all for free.Today Erin picks up the convers...
2021-01-1939 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow Hormones Influence the Gut | Ep 138The connection between your gut and hormones is intricate, and having a better understanding of it can make a big difference in your overall health. In this episode, Erin unpacks this tricky connection and answers questions surrounding not only which issue to address first, but also why. If you’re looking to make sustainable changes that have a long-term impact, this episode is definitely for you! Have a listen and share this episode with someone who suffers from GI and hormonal issues.In this episode:-Big news for YHR! [2:06]...
2021-01-1150 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastIs Perfectionism Driving Your Hormone Imbalance? Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing | Ep 137Hormone imbalance has cascading effects all throughout our body, so understanding the root cause is essential for addressing this issue. Oftentimes the perpetual quest for the (unattainable) perfection leaves us in a state of chronic stress and eventual burnout. In this episode, Erin breaks down the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and answers questions relating to how your stress response works, how it can get wonky and how to determine whether this is a problem for you.This is PART 1 of a deeper dive into adrenals, HPA axis, cortisol, DHEA, and adrenal function testing and what different results ma...
2020-12-291h 01The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCholesterol: Friend or Foe? Everything You Wanted to Know | Ep 136Unpacking all your cholesterol questions in this episode, and as always, answering this is not as straightforward as “cholesterol is bad/good.” Erin discusses whether cholesterol is a problem, what it does in the body, problems with low cholesterol, underlying reasons for high cholesterol, how your hormones are related and how to support healthy cholesterol levels. Share this episode with the people you care about, because the goal is to help clear confusion surrounding cholesterol and to give you more confidence in choosing the appropriate foods for you and your body. Originally aired October 2019. In this episode:
2020-12-281h 14The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWhy You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut | Ep 134Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome, so it’s important to know exactly what your needs are before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. In this episode I take a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies, why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing and how to safely treat your gut at home. This episode is teeming with some piping hot early 2020 energy! Originally aired January 2020.In this episode...
2020-12-161h 32The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow Much Protein Do We *Really* Need? | Ep 132You’ve probably heard me say when it comes to nutrition, we can’t do the high level stuff without addressing the foundation and the building blocks first - and in this episode, I mean it literally. We’ll be talking about amino acids today which are the actual building blocks of protein and your body. While this is more of a nutrition 101/back to basics episode about protein, I definitely get into some higher level functional medicine stuff as well. I’ll discuss the different types of protein, best ways to get it and why amino acids are really w...
2020-12-141h 22The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastPlant-based diets, Eating Meat & Sustainable Diets | Ep 130Get ready for a meaty episode. This was recorded with Erin's good friend and former podcast co-host, Kyle Maiorana, and in it they break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about vegetarian diets, how to sustainably include animals in your diet and what to consider if you're transitioning from a vegetarian diet to an animal-inclusive one (and vice versa). Originally aired November 2018.In this episode:-12 Days of Funk’mas Day 4 giveaway details, featuring Vernon Family Farm [1:37]-Listener question about how to eat enough protein with...
2020-12-081h 50The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow to Eat for True Gut Health | Ep 129Dissecting the question, “How do we feed our gut?” is the topic of this episode, and it’s one of the most potent/most powerful in terms of content. If you’ve listened to this episode before, we recommend you listen again because it is that important! Erin breaks down the role of our microbiome, dietary and environmental factors that nourish or harm it, antibiotic-use and get into the nitty gritty of how to truly use food as medicine. You might want to take notes for this one! Originally aired December 2019.In this episode:-Bi...
2020-12-071h 09The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow to Feel Better (No More Back Pain!) | Ep 127Do you have back pain? Then this interview with Sara Curry, co-owner of Blaze Yoga Studio in Portsmouth, NH is a MUST LISTEN. Sara found yoga when a lifetime of contact sports and weight lifting left her debilitated by back pain. After using yoga to rehabilitate her own body and mind, she dedicated herself to a life of helping others take back control of their health, wellness, and their lives. Sara’s classes blend physicality and meditation toward the same goals: healing, health, and self-awareness.Far and away the top downloaded episode, this conversation unpacks sources of ba...
2020-12-0139 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastProbiotics for the Immune System | Ep 126Short and sweet one for ya today, friends. This episode will serve as a living resource that gets right to the meat of answering the question, “Should you take probiotics for your immune system?” Erin breaks down probiotic misconceptions, how they work to affect our immune system and how to support your body when rebuilding a healthy gut microbiome.In this episode:-Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling sick to work on your immune system [2:18]-The common misconception about probiotics [4:07]-Colon...
2020-11-2420 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThyroid Health, Gluten & Hashimoto’s | Ep 125Erin talks a lot about functional lab testing and supplementation, but don’t underestimate the power of food! In this episode Erin discusses why a food-first approach matters so much not just in overall health, but also in determining stressors behind chronic issues (skin, digestion & gut health, inflammation, autoimmunity). She breaks down underlying stressors related to hypothyroidism, the link between gluten and Hashimoto’s and how taking a food-first approach with your health can make a big impact on your life.In this episode:-How and why health goes way beyond just nutr...
2020-11-1738 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastStrictly Biz - Are Clients Feeling Entitled To Your Time? | Ep 124Part of managing your anxiety is managing your energy, and last week Erin discussed how establishing your own sacred, grounding practice is a smart antidote to festering anxiety. While a morning ritual doesn't magically make all of the world's problems disappear, it *does* give you the fortitude to navigate whatever lies ahead. We tend to be much less reactive and much more grounded and calm when we are making sure our own needs are being met, and when we are not sacrificing our own needs to keep other people comfortable.This episode is part one of a...
2020-11-1042 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Gut-Skin Connection - Leaky Gut,Rosacea, Acne, Eczema, Keratosis Pilaris & Psoriasis | Ep 122Today I’m picking up where we left off on the Gut-Skin Connection. If you missed part one, be sure to check that out! Last week I talked about how the gut and skin are linked, the different mechanisms that link them and why a healthy diet for your gut is also a healthy diet for your skin.This week I continue the conversation and discuss leaky gut, specific skin conditions, how they often manifest and important things to consider for them.This episode is definitely for you or someone you know if...
2020-10-2756 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastThe Gut-Skin Connection | Ep 121Today I’m kicking off part one of a two-part series on the connection between gut health and skin health.Many of you already know that your skin is your largest organ, but we often forget that addressing skin conditions often requires us to go beyond topical solutions. Conventional/allopathic medicine tends to focus on the organ in question. For skin issues, the "solutions" are always skin-focused with treatments like dermatology, steroids, cortisone creams, Acutane, etc. They work from the outside.The truth of the matter is that skin is almost always an i...
2020-10-2051 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastIntuition, Energy Medicine & Personal Power | Ep 118This episode is for you if you’ve been struggling with feeling spun out or paralyzed (or even both!) by life’s circumstances. Today I’m delving deep into intuition, energy medicine, personal power, and how this all relates to my “witchier side.” I talk a lot about the solar plexus and all the ways it manifests in our lives, how it feels to be out of balance with it, and ways you can harness your own unique energy to step into your power and regain a sense of control with your health - and in your life.In this...
2020-09-241h 12The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastSh*t We Don’t Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) | Ep 111Alternative titles: Is Erin Holt Full of Sh*t? Burnout, Boundaries and ButtsWhat 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 boundaries.Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinho...
2020-07-301h 07The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastOn Boundaries & Burnout with Audrey Holst | Ep 98If 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 nerve-How we regulate our nervous systems through other people-Why anxiety is conta...
2020-04-1655 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCOVID-19 & Autoimmunity Minisode | Ep 95In 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 ca...
2020-03-2617 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastMeditation for Uncertain Times | Ep 93A 30 minute guided meditation from Functional Nutritionist Erin HoltErin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Eat to Achieve 21 Day Online Nutrition Program: https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveCarb Compatibility Project: sign up by April 1st and receive 2.5 hour gut health workshop as a bonus! https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectImmune Support for Coronavirus https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/13/immune-support-for-coronavirusErin’s Online Dispensary: https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplements (When you make an account, yo...
2020-03-1928 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastCOVID-19 Plan | Ep 92In this episode:-Why I'm disappointed with a lot of people in the health community-Different parts of the immune system-What does it mean to boost the immune system?-4 step plan on how to do it-Herbs for coronavirus infection-What’s up with elderberry syrup? Why isn’t it safe for COVID-19?Carb Compatibility Project: sign up by April 1st and receive What the Gut...
2020-03-1745 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastMigraine Triggers, Prevention & Treatments | Ep 90This episode is all about migraines. Listen in as I cover different types of causes and triggers (which is really important to understand, it’s the #1 way to prevent them!), the migraine-hormone link, and different treatment options/symptom relief. Plus, an update on Coronavirus.In this episode:-Update on Coronavirus-What you can do to keep calm & stay prepared-Supplements I’m taking & Foods I’m eating-The difference between headaches & migraines-Dopam...
2020-03-051h 04The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow much protein do we *really* need? | Ep 85Is too much a protein a thing? I answer this question and dive deep into the benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it, dietary recommendations for protein, what you need to know about amino acids, glutamine, why I don’t use Tylenol, symptoms of protein deficiency, collagen peptides, bone broth, best sources of protein, protein powders, vegan protein options, and my thoughts on the Impossible Burger.In this episode:-Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it...
2020-01-301h 19The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastBreathwork & Healing with Erin Telford | Ep 75Erin Telford is a Breathwork facilitator, teacher trainer, intuitive guide and space holder. She began her healing career over a decade ago as an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and Reiki Master. Her work guides people to look within, open their hearts and heal their relationship with themselves. Tune in as we discuss how we hold trauma in the body, learning how to sit with yourself, the energetics of chronic illness, de-stigmatizing emotions, and more.In this episode:-How we hold trauma in the body-De-stigmatizing emotions...
2019-11-071h 00The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastAll About Cholesterol | Ep 74In today’s episode we’re getting into all things cholesterol. Listen in as I answer all of your cholesterol questions, like: Is eating cholesterol a problem? What does cholesterol do in the body? What even IS cholesterol? Is sugar the real problem? What is the connection between gut health & heart disease?In this episode:-Is eating cholesterol a problem?-What Cholesterol does in the body-Problems with low cholesterol-Underlying Reasons for High Cholesterol
2019-10-311h 12The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastLow Libido: What Your Sex Drive is Saying About Your Hormones | Ep 70A healthy sex drive is mark of vitality and health. So if your libido is low, that could be an indication that something is going on with your mental or physical health, most often hormonal imbalance. Despite how common low libido and hormonal imbalance is, people still feel pretty embarrassed about it. But there is no shame in your low sex drive game! In today’s podcast and blog, I answer a listener question: What’s up with my low Sex drive?! to get to the bottom of why your libido might be low.In this episode:
2019-08-0852 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastTips for Coping with an Autoimmune Flare Up | Ep 67Tune in to hear:-How to Test for Autoimmune Triggers & Root Causes-Balancing the Immune System-The Most Powerful Diet & Lifestyle Practices-My Favorite Autoimmunity Supplements (& Which Ones to be Cautious About)Resources mentioned in this episode:Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectWhat to Do if You Get Glutened (blog) http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/10/6/what-to-do-if-you-get-glutenedLiver: A True Superfood http://www...
2019-07-181h 13The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWeight Gain & Identity Loss | Ep 60Maybe 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 and WORKOUT LESS.BUT WHAT THE F DO YOU IF YOU’RE SCARED SHITLESS?What happens when the "fit, thin, healthy girl” starts to gain weight?
2019-05-1655 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastHow to Fuel High Intensity Interval Training | Ep 54In 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 your workout-Top 4 reasons you’re bonking during a workout-Signs...
2019-03-2834 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWeaning Off Antidepressants, Eczema Diets & The Problem with Nutrition | Ep 47Tune 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-S...
2019-02-071h 01The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastNew Year Resolutions, Carb Fear, Keto for Women, Anti-inflammatory Diets | Ep 42Tune 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...
2019-01-0353 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastConscious Holidays | Ep 40Join Kyle and I as we talk about how we stay sane and enjoy the holidays, coupon codes for health-conscious gifts, our favorite companies to support, how to detox your home and our favorite traditions - new and old!In this episode:-How We Stay Sane and Enjoy the Holidays-Our Favorite Traditions - New and Old-Coupon Codes for Health-Conscious Gifts-Our Favorite Companies to Support-How to Detox Your Home
2018-12-061h 11The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastPlant Based Diets, Eating Meat, & Sustainable Health | Ep 39Tune in to hear this "meaty" episode:-How to Get the Most Nutrition Out of a Vegetarian Diet-Supplements to Consider on a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet-Common Nutrient Deficiencies in a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet (and what to do)-Is Organic Meat More Nutritious than Factory-Farmed Meat?-All About Protein - How to Get Enough-How to Transition to an Animal-Inclusive Diet-Environmental & Sustainability Concerns of Eating Meat
2018-11-191h 46The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastLiver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting | Ep 37Is detox BS? In this episode I answer this question and cover topics like: Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder, All about bile and why it’s such a supersta, Problems with reflux meds, Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production, My current fave daily elixir, Supplements for detoxification, Benefits & drawbacks of intermittent fasting, Female hormones and fasting, Who should NEVER attempt fasting, How to do it & Signs you should stop.In this episode:-Is detox BS?-Why you should care about th...
2018-10-2455 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastEating More Veggies | Ep 31Today Kyle and I are talking VEGGIES!Tune in to hear:-Are green smoothies healthy or not?-The problem with antagonistic food claims-Can you eat too many veggies?-Cruciferous veggies + thyroid health-Leafy greens + oxalates-Getting calcium from leafy greens-Starting your own home garden-Home gardens on limited space-Ways...
2018-07-2554 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastWeight Loss + Holistic Fitness: Interview with AJ Govoni | Ep 28Holistic Trainer AJ Govoni is a yoga trainer, holistic fitness trainer, and a super creative. AJ has been guiding people through movement and well-being for over a decade, and is the co-founder and creator of Wild Vibes Fest. Today I'm interviewing with AJ to discuss how severe health issues led AJ on her holistic path, self disgust + chronic illness, what to do when health goals + weight goals don’t sync up, the link between fear + weight loss resistance, the most effective exercises for weight loss, and how to prevent over-exercise.In this episode:...
2018-06-1359 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastVitamin D, Sunscreen + How to Stay Safe in the Sun | Ep 27Kyle and I are wrapping up school! We're gearing up for our summer plans and some sun, so in today's episode we're covering topics like:-Why you need vitamin D-Ways to naturally get vitamin D-Who is prone to vitamin D deficiency-How to determine how much sun you can tolerate-Types of sunscreen-Problems with chemical sunscreens-What to absolutely avoid when buying sunscreen
2018-05-3059 minThe Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastYour Supplement Questions Answered! | Ep 23This episode is all about YOUR supplement questions! We answer everything, including:-Supplements: do they actually work?-Multivitamins: do you need one?-Greens powder for kids-How to check for supplement safety/purity/efficacy-Omega 3s: fish oil and algae oil-What to look for with probiotics-Pee turning yellow with b-complex-Supplements for anxiety-Biotin for...
2018-04-041h 06The Funk'tional Nutrition PodcastClean Eating with Carrie Forrest | Ep 21Carrie Forrest, blogger behind Clean Eating Kitchen, comes on the show to clarify what clean eating means. We dive into:-How to find the balance in healthy eating with a disordered past-Healing and orthorexia-Clean eating - what does it mean?-Finding flexibility with food rules-Is a vegetarian diet the healthiest diet?-Transitioning from vegan diet → animal inclusive diet-Why a vegan blogger stopped being ve...
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