Why it’s time to take care of youWhy you shouldn’t idolize peopleIn this sequel to our last podcast, we continue the discussion and answer even more of your cortisol questions - like What is the Cortisol Awakening Response? What can you do for high or low cortisol? How can cortisol be activated and deactivated? We also cover some topics on why you should take the time to care for yourself, whether recovery from adrenal fatigue is possible, supplementation, and more. Tune in to have all of your cortisol questions answered!In this episode:-What to do for high cortisol-What the dials on the DUTCH test mean-Talking about cortisol clearance issues-Cortisol Awakening Response: what it is and why you should care-Cortisol + weight-How cortisol can be activated and de-activated and what that means & how to know-Menopause & grief-What to do for low cortisol-Is recovery from adrenal fatigue possible?-Questions about supplementation Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:Episode 112: All Your Cortisol Questions Answered, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-112-all-your-cortisol-questions-answered-part-1Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/16/w96fndlyzhz5f71t2xpqbffjvp4navEpisode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/22/episode-83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-part-2Episode 72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/10/16/episode-72-exercising-with-adrenal-fatigue-amp-cortisol-dysregulationEpisode 59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/8/episode-59Episode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/6/20/episode-65-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss

This episode is one of a two part series on answering all of your cortisol questions. I have received so many questions and concerns regarding cortisol - what to do when its too high or too low, what affects your cortisol, how to balance and regulate your cortisol, and the list goes on. In part 1 we answer questions about cortisol + the gut, how to know if your cortisol is out of whack, cortisol testing, cortisol and hormones (including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control) and more.In this episode:-Cortisol + the gut-How to know if yours is out of whack-All about cortisol testing (can your doctor do it?)-Blood sugar, carbs + cortisol-Is there a best time for exercise?-How to balance and regulate cortisol-Night shifts, sleep schedules and cortisol-Managing cortisol spikes-Cortisol and hormones, including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth controlResources mentioned:Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/erinholthealth/Related episodes:Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/82-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-1Episode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-2Episode 72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/72-adrenal-fatigue-cortisol-dysregulationEpisode 59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/59-fasted-workouts-cortisol-weight-lossEpisode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/65-weight-loss

Alternative 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.erinholthealth.com/hormonesNY Times: In the Covid-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have Both. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.htmlRolling Stone’s “Coronavirus Is Killing the Working Mother” https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/working-motherhood-covid-19-coronavirus-1023609/ Alicia Keys’ More Myself: A Journey https://amzn.to/30dqHaZ Brene Brown & Alicia Keys https://brenebrown.com/podcast/alicia-keys-and-brene-on-more-myself/JOURNAL PROMPTS/CONSIDERATIONSWhere can you set boundaries in your own life?In the home? Personal? Social? Family? Professional?If someone crosses a boundary, how are you doing to handle that?Where in your life are you not honoring someone else’s boundaries?

Dr. Kim Daniels is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working with clients for over 19 years and is passionate about helping helping those struggling with eating and weight concerns to make peace with food and their bodies and enjoy a new, healthy life. In this episode we’re talking all about emotional eating, which is more important than ever in this time of high anxiety.In this episode:-What Kim learned working with gastric bypass patients-Why the pre-op psych eval was so important-Surgery successes and failures-Emotional Eating: does it exist?-3 main ways people use food-ABCs of emotional eating-When part of you wants to stop dieting...and part of you doesn’t-How the rules of dieting can serve as a distraction-The importance of curiosity-Why night eating is SO common-Thoughts about the “Quarantine 15”-Trauma and weight gain-Weight and safetyResources mentioned:Therapy website (for CT residents): https://www.drkimdaniels.com/Coaching website: https://www.yourweightisnotyourworth.com/Food Freedom with Dr. Kim Daniels FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2660578360926813/Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/More from Erin: https://www.erinholthealth.com/Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

In this episode we’re talking about human design with Aycee Brown. The quest to understand ourselves better has been true for so many. When you’re feeling like you’re not in sync with everyone else, with the right tools you can let go of that belief that something is wrong with you and that you shouldn’t try to be someone else. Aycee is a psychic channel, spiritual guide and the founder of Good Night Darling Co. She knows what it’s like to live in a mental space of self doubt and fear. She overcame that through trial and error, taking risks, and betting on herself. Listen to learn more about how to figure out where and why you belong, and to live through your core instead of conditioning.In this episode:-How human design is different from astrology-What Aycee means when she says “your soul’s on the line”-Shadow work-How we can use human design as a way to help us-Finding strategies to move forward to your destiny (and why you can’t outrun your destiny)-Coming to terms with psychic abilities-How people can be catalysts-Aura types & what they mean-Why your creative career is a journey-Wellness pros: why you need to be in this for the long haul-How to use your inner authority to make better decisions (If you always have regret after committing to something, listen to this!)-What aura type is most likely to get burnt out-What it means to live from your CORE vs. your CONDITIONING-How to figure out your aura type (and then what to do)Resources mentioned: Learn more about Aycee Brown https://www.ayceebrown.com/Is My Aura On Straight? Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-my-aura-on-straight/id1459927270Aycee on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ayceebrown/Find Erin: https://www.erinholthealth.com/Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Upcoming Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

In this episode I’m interviewing with Lucia Hawley, who is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner with a master’s degree in Social Work and Clinical Mental Health. She teaches overwhelmed women how to stop dieting, lose weight for life, and to master their minds instead of counting one more point calorie or macro. Listen in as we discuss topics all related to not only how our bodies work, but how and why our bodies, minds, and spirits were created to radically coexist.In this episode:-People’s reaction to Lucia’s teenage weight loss-Creating a container to discuss weight loss-When you feeling guilty for wanting to lose weight-Why it’s important to use both the analytical and emotional brains when trying to lose weight-The safety that diets provide-Anti-diet culture messaging-How subconscious beliefs run the show-The connection between gluten + mental health-Where to start?-Assessing your core values-Building self-awareness-How to be more compassionate with yourselfResources mentioned:Lucia Hawley: https://www.luciahawley.com/Devoured Podcast: https://www.devouredpodcast.com/Lucia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/luciahawley_/Connect with Erin: https://www.erinholthealth.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

This quick n dirty episode is for you if taking antibiotics is a struggle for your gut. I talk about the specific tools to put in place to do the least amount of damage, weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics, and if you must - what can be done to help with those issues.In this episode:-Weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics-What kind of probiotics are best?-When should you take them?-Gut-healing supplements, herbs and foods-Dietary strategies-Foods to eat & foods to avoidFind me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Leave an iTunes review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-funktional-nutrition-podcast/id1292089107

The conversation in this episode is a little different because it’s coming straight from my heart. We’re celebrating three years of the Funk’tional Nutrition podcast and it feels like I’m sitting and talking with friends. But don’t worry, there’s plenty to learn in this episode. If you’re suffering from anxiety, this episode is for you. I talk about herbs and supplements that work for anxiety, ways to process anxiety, and what to do when it feels like nothing is working.In this episode:-Podcast giveaway + Podcast boundaries-Questions I am asking myself right now-A conversation about the past week-Resources from Black educators-Herbs & supplements that work for anxiety-How to sleep better-Food as self care-Calming & grounding practices-Ways to process anxiety-Energy work for anxiety-When nothing else works for anxiety-Emotional competence Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ErinHoltHealth.comResources mentioned on this show:Chrissy King http://chrissyking.com/Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals: How to Show Up Better https://linktr.ee/iamchrissyking ⁣ Dr. Tee Willaims Foundations of Social Justice Online Course https://imdrtee.com/foundations-self-paced/Leesa Renee Hall https://www.patreon.com/leesareneehall/posts Inner Field Trip & writing guides & articles offered through Leesa’s Patreon account⁣ ⁣ Layla Saad Me and White Supremacy NYT Bestselling book http://laylafsaad.com/instagram-books ⁣ Rachel Cargle The Great Unlearn https://www.patreon.com/thegreatunlearn/posts Online learning platform offered through Patreon⁣ ⁣ Episode 43: Intersectional Feminism & the Co-opting of Movements: Interview with Chrissy King https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/1/20/episode-43-intersectional-feminism-amp-the-co-opting-of-movements-interview-with-chrissy-king Episode 89: Root Causes of Anxiety with Kaely RD https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/3/3/episode-89-root-causes-of-anxiety-with-kaely-rd

Right now, everyone’s going gaga over Vitamin D. You’ve most likely heard about Vitamin D deficiency and COVID complications, but the truth is a whole lot is not quite certain. Given the integral role that Vitamin D plays in your immune system functioning, it makes sense. In this episode I cover topics like foods and nutrients to support Vitamin D, how to supplement, and how to know if you may be deficient. Tune in to have all of your Vitamin D questions answered!In this episode:-Foods and nutrients to support vitamin D-How to get get safe sun exposure-How much time in the sun do you need?-Do I need to supplement in the winter? In the summer?-How do you know if you’re deficient?-Are there signs/symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?-When to retest vitamin D-How to supplement-Risks of over-supplementation-General recommendations for Vitamin D status-People who are prone to deficiency-Reasons for LOW vitamin D-What to do if you can’t get your levels upResources mentioned:Safe suncare: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt?goto=products/skin-care?filters=sun-protectionErin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/https://www.erinholthealth.com/

This episode is so relevant to everything that we’re all experiencing right now, so I decided to re-release it. Even if you’ve heard it before, I would recommend listening again - I feel like there’s a lot of really important points that need to be underscored. It’s not just what we’re doing at this time, it’s also a mindset shift. So, I go into germ theory as we all try to shift from a mindset of fear to a mindset of understanding, empowerment and control over our bodies, minds, and health.In this episode:-Chronic Lyme and Chronic Fatigue-Post-Treatment Lyme Syndrome-Antibiotic effects on mitochondria-What to do if you have to take antibiotics-Benefits of NAC-How to support mitochondrial health (read: energy)-Why Germ Theory Got it Wrong-Gut health + immune function-Two most important things to do for your health-The best ways to get vitamin D-Supplements for immune support-Lyme prevention-What to do if you get bit by a tickhttps://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/