The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast
Holistic health and functional nutrition podcast hosted by Erin Holt. The show covers real food nutrition, functional medicine, and mind-body wellness. Erin shares insights into hot topic nutrition and interviews thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. The podcast aims to inform and empower listeners with a funky spin on mainstream health information.
Episodes
How I’m Training for Perimenopause as a 42-Year-Old Woman with No Symptoms | Ep 422
Perimenopause is having a moment. Despite what you see on social media, not every symptom you experience in your late 30s or early 40s is automatically due to perimenopause.Erin gets into the four areas she’s been personally focused on for the past few years: mindset, muscles and metabolic health, labs, and inner work. She also talks about why cardiovascular health needs to become a much bigger pa
How To Build a Business with Staying Power in a Trust Recession with Erin Holt | Ep 421
This was supposed to be a 15-20 minute episode. Turns out Erin has a LOT to say about it.Today, Erin is giving you a sneaky peek behind the numbers at The Funk’tional Nutritionist, and what those numbers reveal about building a business with real staying power.She breaks down what it means to build trust as an actual business asset, especially in a market where people are tired of clickbait, overh
LIVE Business Coaching Call: Pricing, Entrepreneurship & Building a Functional Medicine Practice | Ep 420
This one is for the practitioners and business owners who are questioning their next step or wondering why growth feels so darn overwhelming.In this episode, Erin is giving you a behind the scenes peek into what business mentorship looks like inside of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Inside this live coaching call, Erin answers real practitioner questions around pricing, visibility, podcast gro
When Physical Solutions Aren't Enough: The Nervous System Root of Chronic Illness | Ep 419
Mindset work, subconscious healing, and brain rewiring are everywhere right now, and Erin is here for it.In this replay episode, Erin breaks down why healing is a both/and situation. Your mind, beliefs, nervous system, emotions, and energetic patterns matter big time, but so do labs, inflammation, hormones, gut health, and what’s happening on a physiological level.Erin shares real client examples,
The Acid Reflux Episode: GERD, H. Pylori & the Root Cause Deep Dive | Ep 418
If acid reflux keeps showing up, the answer isn’t always “too much acid” and it’s not always as simple as popping antacids either.In this replay episode, Erin breaks down what might actually be driving reflux, from the way digestion moves through the body to the little valve between your stomach and esophagus that can let acid sneak back up where it does not belong. She also gets into why stress,
What Is Chronic Inflammation? Root Causes, Lab Markers & How to Lower It (+ Case Studies) | Ep 417
Erin is soaking up the Maine sun for a couple of weeks, so today we’re pulling a biggie out of the vault: an episode all about inflammation hunting.Yes, diet and lifestyle matter big time. But sometimes someone is doing “all the right things,” eating well, moving their body, taking care of themselves… and the math still isn’t mathing.Erin and TFN lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, IFMCP, FH
Embody Your Magic: Human Design, Intuition & Self-Sourcing with Aycee Brown | Ep 416
What does it mean to embody your magic? In this episode, Erin talks to psychic channel, medium, spiritual guide, teacher, and author Aycee Brown to get into allllll the tools: astrology, numerology, human design, mediumship, metaphysics, manifestation, intuition, and the ways they can help you come back to yourself.Aycee shares what human design helped her understand about herself as a projector,
Healing Timeline: Expectation vs. Reality | Ep 415
After working with hundreds of 1:1 clients (and thousands across all of TFN's offerings), Erin has noticed some VERY predictable patterns in the healing process. And spoiler alert: healing rarely looks the way people think it's going to!What happens during "the dip" and why do so many people feel like quitting around months 3 and 4? Erin gets into the expectation vs. reality gap that keeps people
PCOS Got a Glow Up (And What PMOS Means for Women’s Health) | Ep 414
PCOS just got a glow up. This wildly misunderstood condition affects 1 in 8 women and 170 million women worldwide, and has officially been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. In this episode, Erin is joined by TFN lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, IFMCP, FHP-C, to talk about why this name change matters.Rachel breaks down why the old PCOS label created so much confusion
Clinical Pearls from IFM 2026: GLP-1s, Preconception Care & Emotional Wellness | Ep 413
Sometimes you go looking for that one cutting-edge clinical pearl, and what you actually get is a full body reminder of why this work matters.After taking the TFN team to the IFM conference in San Diego, Erin is sharing her honest reflections and biggest takeaways, including the conversations that made her feel like functional medicine is moving in a hopeful direction.She gets into GLP-1 tapering,
The Neuroscience of Reality: Why Change Doesn’t Always Stick | Ep 412
A physical transformation doesn’t automatically change the story you’re living inside. You can lose the weight, change the labs, clear the symptoms, hit the goal… and still feel like the same OG version of yourself. In this solo episode, Erin is talking about the “neuroscience of reality” – how your brain uses old beliefs, past experiences, and predictive patterns to construct what you see, how yo
The GLP-1 Follow-Up: Side Effects, Microdosing & Ozempic Culture | Ep 411
Ozempic culture is officially here, and after last week’s GLP-1 episode with Jessica Brown, Erin has more to say.This time, she’s getting into the side effects practitioners are seeing and the “microdosing” marketing language that’s gotten wildly out of hand. Erin talks about the difference between using GLP-1s skillfully vs. going a little willy nilly with telehealth prescriptions, and people cha
GLP-1s Are Not Just About Weight Loss: Conversation with Jessica Brown | Ep 410
Oh boy… Erin is FINALLY having an unfiltered GLP-1 conversation with the person she wanted to have it with first: Jessica Brown, a clinical nutritionist, Stanford-trained teacher, founder of the GLP-1 Nutrition Academy, author of The Loving Diet and Beyond the Shot, and one of Erin’s longtime mentors.This is not a “GLP-1s are good” or “GLP-1s are bad” episode. It’s the difference between semagluti
Trying to Conceive? This Fertility Case Study Is for You | Ep 409
If you feel like you’ve done EVERYTHING to support your fertility journey, cleaned up your diet, worked on your gut health, taken all the supplements, tracked alllll the things and you’re still not pregnant… this episode will speak to you.Erin and TFN Practitioner Nicole Antes are walking through a fertility case study for a client who came to them after trying to conceive for a year with a 16+ su
What Is Intuitive Functional Medicine (And Why It Changes Everything) | Ep 408
There’s a version of functional medicine that works, and then there’s the version that leaves people with a stack of labs, a cabinet full of supplements, and a whole lot of confusion. In this conversation, Erin is joining holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro on the Truce with Food podcast to get candid about the difference, what she’s seeing in her own practice, and why things have gotten a little “w
The 5 Stages of Healing: From Hyper-Vigilance to Trusting Your Body | Ep 407
Transcending chronic symptoms, reclaiming your vitality, and no longer making your health your whole personality? That’s exactly what this episode is about. Erin is breaking down the five stages of healing, and the EXACT patterns her clients go through before they feel free in their bodies.Erin gets into the nocebo effect, health hyper-vigilance, the medicine spiral, and the kind of inner work tha
You Can’t Manifest Your Way Out of a Dysregulated Nervous System | Ep 406
Let’s talk about manifestation, but not in a vision boards and affirmations kinda way. In this episode, Erin is diving into three of her favorite topics: manifestation, the subconscious mind, and the nervous system, and how they’re ALL deeply connected when it comes to your health.Did you know that 90-95% of what you experience as “reality” is shaped by subconscious patterns? Your subconscious min
Why Anxiety Might Be the Message You Keep Missing - and What To Do About It | Ep 405
If you’ve outgrown parts of your life, your identity, maybe even the way you used to cope, and the “what’s next” feels blurry, it can feel destabilizing as hell in your body.Your body is not designed to live in a constant state of fear, panic, and anxiety. And yet, so many of us are stuck there in that in-between space.Erin is sharing the exact tools she uses to de-escalate anxiety in real time, f
From Symptom Obsession to Freedom in Your Body: A Manifest Your Health Case Study | Ep 404
Burned out, inflamed, doing all the “right” things, and still getting worse? Emily Markham was deep in that loop for years, managing digestive issues, acne, fatigue, and anxiety while trying to out-supplement a life that was running her into the ground.In this Manifest Your Health client case study, Emily shares what actually changed, and the “secondary gains” and subconscious programming inside t
The Gut-Brain Axis: How Stress, Perception & the Subconscious Shape Digestive Health | Ep 403
What if your gut-brain axis isn’t just a “cute concept”… but the thing running the show?Erin is giving you the FULL class from last week’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Open House, breaking down how stress, subconscious patterns, and nervous system signaling directly shape digestion. This one’s for my practitioners, but honestly, if your gut isn’t improving, you’re going to want to hear this too.Y
Beyond Systems Biology: The Missing Link in Functional Medicine | Ep 402
So many people bounce between specialists, run every lab under the sun, and still feel stuck in the same symptom loop. What if the problem isn’t missing data, but the way we’re looking at the body in the first place?In this episode, Erin is giving you an exclusive sneak peek inside the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Open House, where she breaks down her model of intuitive functional medicine.Erin e
Food Sensitivities Aren’t Just About Your Gut: A Mind Down, Body Up Approach | Ep 401
The mind and the body are always inextricably connected.Here’s the truth: multiple food sensitivities are rarely about the food alone. And if you’re eating in fight-or-flight, you’re physiologically set up to react before the first bite even hits your stomach.This episode connects gut-immune mechanisms with nervous system reality. Erin walks through what actually drives multiple food sensitivities
8 Years of Building The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast: An AMA with Erin Holt | Ep 400
It’s been EIGHT years of The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast and 400 episodes of consistency. If you’re waiting to “feel ready”, certified enough, niche enough, confident enough, and your nervous system is fried from comparison and perfectionism… this solo AMA from Erin is for you.Erin is getting deep in the trenches about how the podcast started, the pivots along the way, identity shifts, primary p
How To Stand Out as a Functional Medicine Clinician in an “Oversaturated” Market | Ep 399
Everyone says the functional medicine space is “oversaturated.” But what are we actually seeing? And what qualities make up a fantastic clinician?Erin is offering a peek behind the curtain into her most rigorous practitioner hiring process yet, including what consistently showed up in applications, and all the sneaky clinical skill gaps she and Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN see that are holding practitio
A Vulnerable Deep Dive: How I’m Re-Patterning My Nervous System in Real Time | Ep 398
If 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 forc
Die-Off During Gut Healing: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do Next | Ep 397
Starting a gut healing protocol sounds straightforward until symptoms flare, digestion slows, or your skin freaks out. Do you protocol harder? Do you completely stop? Or is there a middle ground?In this episode, Erin and TFN Practitioner Nicole Antes are breaking down what die-off (aka a Herxheimer reaction) actually is, why it can feel downright gnarly, and how to tell the difference between a no
Low Energy? Here’s How to Get It Back | Ep 396
Constant stimulation and social media algorithms are draining our life force every single day and keeping us stuck in cycles of nonstop scrolling and reactivity. So what does that mean for your energy, your focus, and your creativity? And how do we interrupt that pattern?You’ll learn how boredom (yes, boredom!) is one of the most unglamorous, but powerful tools for resetting your nervous system, s
Prone to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395
If 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 nasa
Building a Board of Directors for Your Life | Ep 394
If you’ve been taking in alllll the health, wellness, business, and self-improvement advice, this episode is your permission slip to start curating your own intentional “board of directors.” These are the people who will help you steer the ship and hold the line for your vision when you want to default into old patterns.You’ll learn Erin’s journaling exercise for filtering your influential inner c
5 Things You Need to Know & Consider Before Starting a Gut Healing Protocol | Ep 393
We’re bringing it back to the gut! If you’ve ever started a gut protocol and thought, “Why do I feel worse?” or “Why did this work… and then completely fall apart?” this episode is for you. Erin is sharing what a gut protocol is, why going straight into antimicrobial “kill” mode can backfire, and how ignoring the body’s internal environment can lead to flare-ups and stalled healing.You’ll also lea
Intention Setting for 2026: How to Create Change That Actually Lasts | Ep 392
If you achieved ALL of your 2026 goals, how would you feel? How would it change your life? This episode is going to flip everything you think you know about intention setting, and why it matters.Instead of focusing on rigid goals or relying on willpower, Erin explains how aligning your 2026 intentions with who you want to become can naturally shape your choices around food, health, and daily habit
Healing Isn’t a Test Result: What This TFN Client Meg O’Neill Learned About Mindset, Data, and Patience | Ep 391
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how slow healing can be, or caught yourself searching for ONE answer that will finally explain everything, this episode is for you. Erin is sitting down with TFN client Meg O’Neill to explore what happened when she learned how patience, mindset, and functional testing work together over time.Together, they unpack Meg’s client case, including recurring infections,
Food Isn’t a Willpower Problem: The Emotional Roots of Eating Patterns with Ali Shapiro | Ep 390
If you’ve ever felt stuck cycling between food rules, emotional eating, and guilt, this conversation offers a completely different perspective. Erin and holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro are talking about eating disorders, cultural norms, GLP-1s, self sabotage, and why food struggles are actually about unmet emotional needs. Ali explains how many people unknowingly stay trapped in black-and-white
Thriving Through the Holidays: A Masterclass in Boundaries & Self-Care | Ep 389
The holidays don’t have to mean burnout, digestive chaos, and throwing all your healthy habits out the window. They can be fun AND joyful too! In this episode, Erin shares part of a powerful masterclass from TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, FHP-C, who offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, nourished, and calm throughout the busiest time of the year.You’ll learn how to ditch the all-o
Erin Holt’s 2025 Clean Beauty Picks That Actually Deliver | Ep 388
Which 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
Behind the Scenes of The Funk’tional Nutritionist with Erin Holt: Vision, Team Shifts & A New Membership in 2026 | Ep 387
Erin 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 creatin
What Labs Should I Ask My Doctor For? Basic Blood Work (& Beyond) | Ep 386
Most people walk out of their routine doctor’s appointments with “normal” labs and zero clarity about why they’re tired, inflamed, or not feeling like themselves. In this episode, Erin breaks down what your CMP, CBC, and lipid panel actually measure, and why routine bloodwork often misses the early signs of metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, thyroid issues, and nutrient depletion.So what are the
Pelvic Floor Health for Women: The Truth About Kegels, Breath, and Core Stability | Ep 385
Everyone has a pelvic floor. We just don’t think about it until there’s a mega problem! Bloating, back pain, constipation, leaking – these symptoms are more common than you think. Erin is taking us on a deep dive of the often overlooked pelvic floor, explaining how it connects to our diaphragm, core, breath, and even our gut.You’ll learn why chronic tension, shallow breathing, and stress can lock
The Top 7 Physiological Causes of Anxiety You Might Be Overlooking | Ep 384
What if your anxiety isn’t something to fix, but a message from your body that something needs to change? In this episode, Erin breaks down the most common hidden physiological roots of anxiety, from disrupted circadian rhythms and blood sugar imbalances, to hormonal shifts and neuroinflammation, all of which leave your body feeling stuck in overdrive!You’ll learn how everyday habits like poor sle
Stop People-Pleasing: The Nervous System Science Behind Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina | Ep 383
What happens when your body forgets how to feel safe? In this episode, Erin is talking to Beatriz Victoria Albina, a Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing – to explore the link between codependency, perfectionism, and chronic stress. “Emotional outsourcing” develops as a survival strategy for safety, belonging, and worth, and it can l
Struggling with Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin | Ep 382
Could your gut be the missing piece of your skincare routine? If you’ve tried every serum, cleanser, and supplement under the sun but your skin still won’t cooperate, it might be time to look inward. Inflammation, imbalanced bacteria, and sluggish digestion can all show up on your face — and Erin and lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN are breaking down exactly how.Instead of masking symptoms
Detox or Re-Tox? Why Beta Glucuronidase Can Block Hormone & Toxin Clearance | Ep 381
If you’ve ever seen beta glucuronidase pop up on your stool test and wondered what it actually means, this episode breaks it all down. This powerful enzyme made by bacteria in your gut can UNDO your body’s detox work by “unboxing” toxins and hormones that were meant to be eliminated, leading to bloating, breast tenderness, and stubborn weight gain, even when your estrogen levels look normal.Erin w
The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works) | Ep 380
Can’t poop? If you’ve tried hydration, magnesium, and fiber, but STILL struggle with chronic constipation, this episode breaks down why. Erin and TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, FHP-C™ are talking about the real root causes of sluggish bowels, like low digestive capacity and mineral imbalances, to hidden microbiome issues and chronic nervous system stress. Fiber also sometimes makes consti
Fibermaxxing: Is It Legit? Everything You Need to Know About Fiber | Ep 379
Move over, protein. There’s a new wellness obsession in town and her name is FIBER.In this episode, Erin talks about the rising trend of “fibermaxxing” and why it’s more than just a catchy Gen Z trend. You’ll learn how fiber fuels your gut microbiome, supports short-chain fatty acid production, and impacts everything from hormone balance to inflammation. But it’s not as simple as loading up overni
Deep Nutrition for Thyroid Health: Foods, Supplements & What to Avoid | Ep 378
Your thyroid influences nearly EVERY system in your body, from metabolism and digestion to mood, fertility, and energy, and in this episode, Erin is sharing how to support your thyroid health with deep nutrition.You’ll learn why blood sugar regulation is the foundation of hormone health, and how thyroid-supportive nutrients like selenium, magnesium, and zinc can help optimize function and reduce r
Erin Holt’s 6-Month Thyroid & Hormone Protocol Update: What Worked and What Didn’t | Ep 377
Is 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
Functional Medicine, Reimagined: Why Functional Medicine Isn’t Working Anymore (And What to Do Instead) | Ep 376
Functional medicine isn't broken, but in a world of quick-fix protocols and “labs first funnels”, it's time for the next evolution of wellness for both practitioners and patients. In today’s solo episode, Erin is sharing a solutions-focused perspective which builds on the strengths of systems biology and root-cause thinking, expanding care to include the nervous system, trauma, and lived human exp
What It’s Really Like to Join FNA: 4 Practitioners Share the Truth | Ep 375
Curious about what it’s really like to join The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ (FNA)? You’re about to hear from four inspiring FNA graduates, including a chiropractor, nurse practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and a masters in nutrition. Each of them took the leap and radically transformed their practices, confidence, and careers through Erin’s signature 14-month program!You’ll hear how FNA helpe
OneSkin & the Future of Skincare: How Peptides Reverse Biological Aging | Ep 374
Forget botox and retinol. Peptides are changing the game in skincare longevity, and for the past six months, Erin’s best-kept skincare secret has been a science-backed line that doesn’t just improve how skin looks. It actually helps reverse its biological age! In this episode, we’re uncovering ALL the groundbreaking research on peptides with OneSkin co-founder, scientist, and healthy aging advocat
Function Health Labs: How to Turn Your Results into Real Change | Ep 373
Getting 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
Why Your SIBO Keeps Coming Back: The Overlooked Root Causes of Recurring SIBO & Bloating | Ep 372
It’s time to uncover what's ACTUALLY going on in your gut! Are you stuck in the cycle of treating SIBO over and over, only to have your symptoms return? Today, Erin and Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, are revealing the most common reasons that keep people stuck in the SIBO loop, including why standard protocols and restrictive diets often miss the mark, and the deeper, more nuanced reasons SIBO recurs.&nb
Will AI Replace Health Coaches? Why the Future Needs Human Practitioners | Ep 371
Is 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
The Real Reason You're Burnt Out (Hint: It's Not Doing Too Much) | Ep 370
What if your burnout is not because you're doing too much, but because you're not doing enough of the stuff that lights you up and makes you feel alive?In this energizing solo episode, Erin is reframing burnout through the lens of disconnection: from your creativity, your joy, and your unique voltage. If you’re a high-achieving practitioner feeling the weight of 1:1 work and wondering how to
When Your Body Says No: Burnout, Boundaries, and Hormonal Imbalance | Ep 369
When you ignore your own boundaries, your body will set them FOR you – through burnout, hormonal dysfunction, autoimmune flare-ups, and chronic fatigue. So if you’ve ever pushed your needs aside “just for now,” consider this your compassionate wake-up call. In this live call from the Your Hormone Revival program, Erin delivers a tough-love, no-shame framework for your health journey so you ca
Perimenopause Isn’t Just About Hormones: What Every Perimenopausal Woman Should Know Before Starting HRT with Dr. Deanna Minich | Ep 368
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a powerful tool, but it’s just one piece of the perimenopause puzzle.In this episode, Erin is talking to renowned nutrition scientist and functional medicine expert Dr. Deanna Minich to challenge the “HRT or bust” narrative, diving into the deeper systems involved (like your gut, liver, and brain!) and how they shape your hormonal experience.Dr. Minich intr
The Truth About Nutrient-Depleted Food: Why Regenerative Farming Matters with Ramstead Ranch | Ep367
Imagine eating food that not only nourishes your body, but also heals the planet. In this episode, Erin is exploring the transformative power of regenerative farming with Stan and Eileen from Ramstead Ranch.Together, they break down how regenerative agriculture goes FAR beyond the “organic” label and why it matters for your immune system, gut health, and chronic inflammation. There’s an often-over
Endometriosis 101: Why Gut Health, Histamines, and Toxins Matter | Ep 366
If you've ever been told that endometriosis is “just a hormonal issue”, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. Endo is not a simple diagnosis - it’s a whole body inflammatory disease, and conventional approaches often miss key contributors like gut dysbiosis, immune dysfunction, and histamine intolerance. Through powerful client case studies, Erin highlights how a root cause
What an Endoscopy and Gallbladder Scan DIDN’T Show: Uncovering Stomach Pain, Bloating, & Rosacea | Ep 365
Are 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, includi
The Truth About Food Sensitivities: Why You're Reacting to Everything | Ep 364
If you’re stuck in a food reactivity rabbit hole, this episode will help you decode what’s really going on. Erin unpacks the difference between food allergies and sensitivities, highlighting how sensitivities can trigger delayed, systemic inflammation days after exposure. She shares why symptoms vary so widely - ranging from headaches to joint pain to brain fog, and how your body’s “weakest link”
7 Sneaky Reasons You're Still Bloated (That Have Nothing to Do with Food) | Ep 363
Have you tried probiotics, collagen, and cut out food groups but still feel bloated? Erin unpacks the 7 most overlooked (but common!) drivers behind chronic bloating that often go undetected in traditional care models. True digestive healing starts at the top, literally in your brain. And she’ll walk through how stress, poor digestion, and imbalances in the gut can contribute to that uncomfortable
Money Shame, Self-Worth & Subconscious Beliefs: Rewiring Your Wealth Mindset | Ep 362
Today’s episode of The Funktional Nutrition Podcast is a little different — Erin is bringing back a past show that struck a chord with so many listeners, and it feels more relevant than ever. It’s the only episode she’s ever recorded on the topic of money, and she’s re-releasing it to explain exactly why it deserves a second listen. This isn’t just a conversation about finances — it’s about how we
Inside Dr. Akil’s T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Healing | Ep 361
Autoimmunity rates are soaring, but is the conventional medical approach keeping up? Dr. Akil, a Harvard-trained MD and integrative medicine pioneer, joins Erin to break down why the autoimmune epidemic is accelerating (especially among children), and how most patients are being underserved by oversimplified advice or symptom-suppressing drugs. Instead of masking symptoms, Dr. Akil shares his “T.I
Why Creatine Is A Top 3 Supplement Women Shouldn't Ignore | Ep 360
What's all the buzz about creatine? Should you be taking it? What benefits does it have, especially for women? Erin welcomes back Angelo Keely, Co-Founder and CEO of Kion, to break down the myths, facts, and powerful research behind creatine’s benefits. From muscle performance and body composition to cognitive health and hormone-related brain fog, you’ll learn why this widely studied supplement is
The Liver-Hormone Link: How to Detox Without the Gimmicks (And the Products I Use to Support It) | Ep 359
If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are off, this episode is for you. Erin is joined by functional dietitian Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, to unpack a MASSIVELY overlooked topic in hormone health: the liver. Together, they explore how nutrient deficiencies, alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and even your cookware may be burdening your detox pathways and leading to hormonal imbalances like estrogen domina
The Hidden Link Between High Achievement, Burnout, and Hormone Imbalance | Ep 358
If you’re a high-achieving woman who's ever felt like your ambition was leading you straight into burnout, you’re not alone. In this episode, Erin dives deep into the relationship between ambition, burnout, and hormone health. Guess what? It’s not ambition itself that's the problem, but ambition without rest, support, and self-awareness. She unpacks the hidden patterns of perfectionism, codependen
Before You Jump to HRT: What Your Perimenopause Symptoms Might Really Mean | Ep 357
Perimenopause is trending - but are we oversimplifying a complex hormonal transition? In this episode, Erin unpacks the rising buzz around perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She shares why HRT isn’t always the magic bullet it’s hyped up to be and explores how symptoms like mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, and cycle irregularities may actually stem from deeper root causes.From th
Low Energy? Brain Fog? It Might Be Your Thyroid (Even if Labs Say You're “Fine”) | Ep 356
Ep | 356Feeling off but your doctor says your labs are “normal”? This episode breaks down the often-overlooked world of thyroid dysfunction and why so many people (especially women!) are walking around with symptoms they can’t explain. Erin dives deep into what’s really going on with your thyroid, the symptoms that often get brushed off, and why the conventional model of care may not be giving you
The #1 Nutrition Shift Most Women Overlook for Hormone Health | Ep 355
If you've ever wondered how to truly support your hormones without falling into diet culture traps, Erin is breaking down the three “big boulders” of hormone-supportive nutrition: eating enough food, prioritizing protein, and adding variety to your meals. She explains why a caloric deficit isn’t always the answer (especially for women!) and how being well-fed sends powerful safety signals to the b
Trying to Conceive? How to Support Your Body for Optimal Fertility | Ep 354
If you’ve ever felt frustrated or confused about your fertility journey, you’re not alone. In this episode, Erin is talking to our lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, to break down the key factors that influence female fertility beyond just age and ovulation. They dives into how stress, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies can all play a role, and what you can do to optimize your chances of
Triggers, Growth, and Confidence: The Mindset Shift You Need | Ep 353
If you've ever felt imposter syndrome or self-doubt creeping in before taking a big leap, you're not alone. In this episode, Erin shares her real-time experience of navigating fear and uncertainty before leading a major training. She breaks down how high achievers—whether entrepreneurs, practitioners, or anyone pushing their limits—can reframe fear as a sign of growth rather than a setback. You'll
Imposter Syndrome in High-Achievers: Why It Happens and How to Stop It | Ep 352
If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, felt like you’re not qualified, or doubted whether you’re truly “ready” for the next step in your career or personal growth, this episode is for you.Here’s the truth: Feeling like an imposter is often a sign of growth—not failure.In this episode, I break down:What imposter syndrome is and why it happens (especially to high-achievers).Why imposter sy
Fascia & Lymphatics Explained: Healing Pain, Injury, and Immune Health with Tiffany Cruikshank from Yoga Medicine | Ep 351
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the essential role of fascia and lymphatics in our health, and why these systems are vital for healing. Whether you're dealing with sports injuries, low back pain, chronic pain, digestive issues, or even tension headaches, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.I’m joined by Tiffany Cruikshank, founder of Yoga Medicine, a tra
Women’s Health & Medical Gaslighting: The Hidden Struggles of Autoimmune Disease | Ep 350
Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor when trying to get answers about your health? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the reality of medical gaslighting—especially for women struggling with autoimmune diseases. From misdiagnosis to being told symptoms are “just stress,” we explore why this happens, how it impacts long-term health, and what you can do to advocate for yourself. Tune
How Leaky Gut Triggers Autoimmunity: The Link Between Gut Health, Hormones & Chronic Inflammation | Ep 349
Leaky gut is more than just a buzzword—it’s a key player in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and even menopause-related health issues. Your gut barrier isn’t just about digestion; it directly impacts your immune system, hormone balance, and inflammation levels. When this barrier becomes compromised, it can trigger widespread symptoms, from brain fog and joint pain to thyroid dysfuncti
The Link Between Histamine, Gut Health, and Immune System Dysregulation | Ep 348
Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, and more people are turning to functional medicine for answers. One emerging factor in immune dysregulation is histamine intolerance, which can manifest in a range of symptoms from digestive issues to chronic inflammation. In this episode, we break down the connection between histamine, gut health, detoxification, and immune response. We also explore the
The Vagus Nerve Connection: Gut Health, Autoimmunity & Healing Explained with JP Errico | Ep 347
In 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 c
How to Balance Your Hormones Through Healing Your Gut | Ep 346
Are 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: Unde
The Microbiome Uncovered: Expert Insights on Gut Health, Testing, and Healing with Dr. Thomas Fabian | Ep 345
If you’re dealing with bloating, digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, or frustrating conditions like SIBO or H. pylori, you’re in the right place. Gut health isn’t just about digestion—it’s connected to immunity, inflammation, and even your energy levels. Understanding your microbiome and how to support it is key to overcoming these challenges and feeling your best.In this episode, we’ll brea
What a Functional Nutritionist Eats in a Day for Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Meals | Ep 344
What does a day of eating look like for a 40-year-old functional nutritionist focused on hormones, health, and longevity? In this episode, Erin shares her gluten-free, dairy-free daily routine, blending over 15 years of experience with her personal journey managing autoimmune illness and disordered eating. With practical tips and insights tailored for women in their 40s, Erin highlights how intent
Cortisol Face, Adrenal Cocktails & Cortisol Testing – Debunking Cortisol Myths & Facts | Ep 343
Advice can be amazing—or a total miss—depending on who it is for and who it’s coming from. That’s especially true when it comes to hormones, where one-size-fits-all solutions from TikTok and Instagram don’t work. In this episode, Erin clears up the confusion about cortisol’s role in the body, addresses popular trends like adrenal cocktails and cortisol face, and discusses what high and low cortiso
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