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Functional Medicine Institute

Functional Medicine Institute

Amber Warren, FMI 89 Episodes Sep 30, 2026

The Functional Medicine Institute Podcast is hosted by Amber Warren and explores the root causes of disease through functional and integrative medicine. Each episode features conversations with experts alongside science-based insights on health, longevity, and vitality. The show is aimed at listeners who want practical, root-cause approaches to improving their wellbeing rather than treating symptoms alone.

Episodes

Finding the Root Cause: Hidden Exposures, Chronic Symptoms, And Better Health
Finding the Root Cause: Hidden Exposures, Chronic Symptoms, And Better Health Sep 30, 2026 2862 Could we be looking at blood sugar all wrong? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C sits down with Ellie Anderson, MHS, RDN, LD, registered dietitian, integrative health practitioner, speaker, and founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness, to explore the deeper factors that influence blood sugar regulation, metabolic health, and the body's ability to adapt to stress. Rather than focusing only on food
Mold Exposure: The Harmful Threat You Can't See
Mold Exposure: The Harmful Threat You Can't See Sep 16, 2026 1320 Could mold exposure be contributing to chronic symptoms that seem to have no clear explanation? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C takes a deep dive into mold illness and the science behind how exposure to mold and water-damaged environments can affect the body. Drawing from her background in autoimmune disease, detoxification, metabolic health, and environmental medicine, Amber explores what we
Raising Healthy Kids: Less Anxiety And Better Immunity
Raising Healthy Kids: Less Anxiety And Better Immunity Sep 2, 2026 1976 Anxiety, immune health, and nutrition are often treated separately, but what if they're all connected? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Tessa Hart, PA-C, a physician assistant specializing in pediatric functional medicine, to break down how anxiety, immune resilience, and nutrition show up together in kids and what parents can actually do about it. Tessa explains how to tell the di
The Hormone Myth: Why Women Need Testosterone Too
The Hormone Myth: Why Women Need Testosterone Too Aug 19, 2026 2405 Testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, but what role does it actually play in women’s health, healthy aging, and overall vitality? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Heather Lucas, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, sexual wellness, metabolic health, and longevity, to break down why testosterone is one of the most ov
Prevention Over Prescription: Rethinking America's #1 and #2 Killers
Prevention Over Prescription: Rethinking America's #1 and #2 Killers Aug 5, 2026 1755 Are prevention-focused labs and early screening actually catching disease before conventional medicine would, and is anyone doing enough of it? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Michael Orloff, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant who spent over a decade in emergency and trauma medicine before transitioning to functional medicine, to explore how cardiometabolic
The Peptide Prescription: Faster Healing, Fewer Hormones, And More Muscle
The Peptide Prescription: Faster Healing, Fewer Hormones, And More Muscle Jul 22, 2026 2380   Peptide therapy and PRP are gaining popularity, but are they being used correctly, and are they enough on their own? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Andy Bacal, a former orthopedic provider now practicing functional medicine at FMI, to explore how regenerative therapies, hormone optimization, and lifestyle foundations work together to help patients heal faster, avoid
Disease Decoded: Why Nutrient Deficiency Is Silently Driving Modern Illness
Disease Decoded: Why Nutrient Deficiency Is Silently Driving Modern Illness Jul 8, 2026 2743 Nutrient deficiencies are often treated with supplements alone, but what if the real problem begins with digestion? In this episode, Tom Malterre, MS, CN, IFMCP joins Amber Warren, PA-C, to explore why poor nutrient absorption has become increasingly common and how gut health, stomach acid, food sensitivities, and mitochondrial function all work together to influence overall health. Tom explains w
Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 2)
Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 2) Jun 24, 2026 1816 Episode 85 Part 2/2. Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence long-term heart health. You'll
Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 1)
Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 1) Jun 10, 2026 2748 Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence long-term heart health. You'll learn how cardiovasc
The Brain-Body Connection: How the Autism Protocol Transforms Neurological Health
The Brain-Body Connection: How the Autism Protocol Transforms Neurological Health May 27, 2026 2083 In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Brian Hauser, MD, a board certified functional and integrative family medicine physician specializing in autism spectrum disorder, to explore what a root-cause approach to autism actually looks like. They discuss why autism is not a purely genetic condition, how environmental factors, diet, gut health, and mitochondrial dysfunction play a cen
Can Weight-Loss Meds Fight Cancer? The New Frontier of GLP-1s
Can Weight-Loss Meds Fight Cancer? The New Frontier of GLP-1s May 13, 2026 2283 Could the "weight-loss shots" everyone is talking about actually be the next big breakthrough in cancer prevention? In this week’s episode of the FMI podcast, I’m joined once again by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Holthouse. While Dr. H is a world-renowned expert in hormone health and cardiometabolic medicine, today we are diving into a topic that is reshaping the future of longevity: the di
Leadership Starts with Health: A Functional Medicine Approach
Leadership Starts with Health: A Functional Medicine Approach Apr 15, 2026 2354 Leaders often underestimate how much their health drives performance. Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Matthew Tucker to explore how migraines, sleep, and nutrition affect energy, focus, and leadership capacity. Learn practical strategies to align your health with work, family, and long-term impact. Listen now to discover how functional medicine can help you lead at your best.

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