The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

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, sparking creativity, and reclaiming your energy. Erin is also sharing the EXACT experiments she’s playing with right now, from morning phone boundaries to intentional mind-wandering, and how small shifts in attention can open up a totally different way of moving through your day.In this episode:How social media and doomscrolling hijacks your dopamine and trains your brain to be reactiveWhy constantly “optimizing” your health or habits can backfire when your nervous system is overloadedHow daydreaming and being bored on purpose can give you a creative edgeThe worst thing you can do when you wake up in the morning, and how to interrupt the patternWhat types of accounts Erin has been intentionally unfollowing on social mediaResources mentioned:Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program.Apply to work with us 1:1 here!Join the waitlist for Manifest Your HealthErin’s two favorite books on creativity: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Creative Act by Rick Rubin.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/396-energy Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)

Practical tips to stop winter colds from turning into sinus or ear infections. Why dry air and airplane cabins hinder mucus clearance and what a humidifier can do. Simple nasal rinses like neti pots or saline spray to physically flush irritants. Cautions about humidifier mold risk and how to monitor humidity. Quick prevention routines and when to consider deeper causes for recurrent infections.

Curate your own personal board of directors to steer your life in the right direction. Discover how to identify candle blower-outers who dim your ambition, as well as safety police who keep you tethered to the familiar. Learn the difference between light protectors and true expanders, who help you realize your potential. Erin shares her journaling exercise to filter your influences and emphasizes the importance of regular 'board meetings' to stay aligned with your vision. Engage with your chosen board members to unlock new possibilities!

Delve into the intricacies of gut healing! Discover why jumping straight into antimicrobials can backfire and learn about the importance of addressing your internal environment. Erin shares her personal histamine reactions and stresses the impact of stress hormones on gut health. Explore her five-step B.L.A.S.T framework that focuses on crucial elements like bowels, liver, and trauma. The episode emphasizes a whole-body approach, revealing how unresolved trauma can impede healing and why context in lab tests is essential.

Dive into the transformative power of intention setting for the upcoming year! Discover why aligning your goals with your desired identity can reshape your choices around food and habits. Uncover the hidden drivers of your eating behaviors and how subconscious beliefs influence your patterns. Embrace the discomfort of change as a sign you're on the right path. Learn practical tools like EFT tapping to break free from limiting beliefs and cultivate a mindset of capability and worthiness. Get ready to manifest your healthiest self!

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, acid reflux, blood sugar instability, and elevated liver markers – and why none of those symptoms told the full story on their own! Erin digs into why testing matters, what “under the hood” data can uncover about gut bacteria and gluten reactions, and how to stop missing root causes by assuming hormones are always the culprit.Meg also shares the small, but meaningful changes that helped her build momentum on her health journey, including removing dairy and gluten.In this episode:How Meg’s current season of life changed the kinds of health and work habits she was willing to sustainWhy putting labels on your health (like blaming all your symptoms on perimenopause) can delay real answersHow functional testing played a critical role in Meg’s care and helped move her beyond guessing or trial-and-errorThe data behind low Secretory IgA and low beneficial bacteria, and what it means when you’re constantly getting sickThe small shifts Meg focused on to improve her energy and digestion without overhauling her entire lifeResources mentioned:Apply to work with us 1:1 here!Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health.Meg is a social media strategist and content creator who helps women show up authentically online. Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/391-meg-oneill Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)

In this engaging discussion, holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro delves into the emotional roots of eating patterns. With her background in functional medicine, Ali explains how food can serve as a stand-in for unmet needs of safety and belonging. She highlights four major emotional triggers—Tired, Anxiety, Inadequacy, and Loneliness—that drive our eating behaviors. Ali also emphasizes how black-and-white diet thinking keeps people stuck and advocates for a more compassionate, body-led approach to nutrition. Tune in for insights on recovery and reshaping our relationship with food.

Join Nicole Antes, a functional health practitioner and masterclass leader, as she shares invaluable strategies to thrive during the holiday season. Discover how to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with her balanced approach to holiday treats. Learn about essential travel snacks, stress-relieving herbal teas, and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. Nicole emphasizes the power of movement and daily routines to maintain energy and calm. Get ready to embrace joy while nurturing your health this holiday!

Discover which clean beauty tools actually deliver results, as Erin shares her go-to products and a few regrets. Dive into the shame-driven marketing plaguing the $6.3 trillion wellness industry and learn about the importance of foundational habits for skin health. Hear about her favorite gadgets, including a red light mask that helps with rosacea and a lymphatic brush for better facial drainage. Finally, get her top recommendations for tween skincare that is both affordable and clean.

Erin shares the turbulence behind her business growth and her pivotal decision to rebuild for sustainability. Discover how hiring an integrator reshaped her team dynamics and freed her for visionary work. She reveals insights from her new membership, designed to promote genuine healing through repetition and nervous system stability, moving away from quick fixes. Erin discusses the importance of protecting creative space and emphasizes that true transformation requires time and emotional safety for lasting results.