The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

In this episode I get back to the basics with health coach Melissa Lee on periods, PCOS and hormonal birth control. This episode is for you - or perhaps for your sister or daughter - if you’ve been considering starting hormonal birth control due to wonky period issues. Melissa shares her own experience with PCOS and birth control, how she transitioned off the pill and how she’s helped herself and other women regain hormonal balance by applying foundational food and lifestyle principles.Melissa is a health coach who supports ladies with hormonal imbalances, including PCOS. She uses both her own experience living with PCOS and the creation of a natural healing toolkit to help her clients improve their symptoms through natural means. Melissa works with clients remotely and creates an engaging community in her FB group, Find Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with NourishMel.In this episode:-The 80/20 rule, and why the basics are the biggest needle movers [2:07]-Melissa’s journey with PCOS and hormonal birth control [8:10]-Effects of the birth control pill [15:16]-Important nutrients and lifestyle considerations for period maintenance, or when someone considers coming off the pill [17:49]-The misconception surrounding your period while on the birth control pill [21:09]-Why carbohydrates are needed for a period [23:22]-The message your painful period is telling you, and the foods/nutrients that can help it [29:42]-Foods and herbs that help with hormonal acne [36:24]-Impact of xenoestrogens on periods [38:14]-The role of detoxification in alleviating acne [39:36]Resources mentioned:Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with NourishMel https://www.facebook.com/groups/576858976311822/Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesOrganifi Gold powder (enter code FUNK for 15% off!) https://www.organifi.com/funkFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Follow Melissa on Insta https://www.instagram.com/nourishmelhealth/

If you have kids, you probably know just how hard it is to keep them and their surroundings clean. Attempts to completely sterilize our outer environment is an inherently futile goal; microbes and pathogens have always been present and will always be present. As parents we worry about kids catching viruses or other pathogens, and in COVID times, this worry has ramped up cleaning efforts to a critical level. We’ve seen that even with our best efforts and precautions, we can’t completely avoid pathogens or viruses. So, what do we do?In this episode I chat with Naturopath Dr. Melina Roberts about what it takes to build a robust immune system for our kids. It’s an important and relevant conversation that can also be applied to humans of all ages. We discuss how efforts in our outer environment can benefit (or hinder) us, and how getting to the root of robust health actually requires focus on our inner environment.Dr. Melina Roberts is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of Building a Healthy Child and Founder of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary. She is recognized as one of the top Biological Medicine practitioners in North America and is a lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy. She is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in Biological Medicine effectively treating digestive issues, chronic disease and cancer. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She did a two year post-graduate study in Biological Medicine with Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland. She was also selected to be a TEDx speaker for 2020.In this episode:-Erin’s philosophy on food [1:36]-Often overlooked symptoms of dairy sensitivity [5:45]-The key component to boosting our immune system [11:52]-What is the microbiome and how it relates to our immunity [14:08]-Circumstances that activate our immune system from foods we eat, and how this manifests as various symptoms or even disease [16:06]-Our obsession with cleanliness and sterilization, a weakened microbiome and the compounding toll this can have on our immune system over time [19:06]-The role pesticides, herbicides and insecticides play in our gut [23:33]-The potential impact of antibacterial hand sanitizer on your gut [28:38]-The three big factors that can move the needle in terms of addressing a leaky gut and rebuilding a strong gut barrier [33:03]-Stipulations with going gluten free [38:33]-Physical activity and its effect on the microbiome [40:41]-Potential effects of social isolation on our immunity, and ways to keep our immune system robust during COVID [44:48]Resources mentioned:Food Sensitivity testing https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Follow Dr. Roberts on Insta https://www.instagram.com/drmelinaroberts/More on Dr. Melina Roberts https://advancednaturopathic.com/Boost your immune system (enter code FUNK for 15% off) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK

This 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 episode:-How I got into what I call “energy medicine” [10:52]-How energy medicine shows up in my work [16:44]-“The fluff” and why I felt the need to branch off in a different way with energy medicine [17:11]-Why I rejected the term “healer” in the past and the role personal responsibility plays in my practice [19:44]-Intuition: what it is, what it’s not, and how to better recognize intuitive signals to help make decisions for yourself [26:01]-Quick breakdown of the chakras, your solar plexus, and how it relates to your personal power [35:44]-Diving into how your 3rd chakra energy allows you to show up in the world, and both the mental & physical the struggles that come when it’s out of balance [37:52]-Control, powerlessness, and the particular relevance of the solar plexus in the healthcare world right now [40:23]-What’s crippling some people (and throwing others into overdrive) and why this is SO important to understand in order to heal [43:05]-The two patterns I’ve seen emerge in people’s response to 2020 and how it all ties to either an excess or deficiency in your 3rd chakra [44:31]-Ways to heal yourself and bring balance back to your solar plexus [50:21]-Harnessing your “Good girl gone bad” energy, what it means to fill your cup, and healing a deficient 3rd chakra [55:54]-Bringing back into balance a 3rd chakra in excess (an ongoing practice for me!) and ways to disperse all that energy [1:01:38]-Evaluating technology use and what it means for an excessive or deficient 3rd chakra [1:06:46]-In the moment things to do for your 3rd chakra [1:10:45]“We cannot change the world if we have not yet individuated from the way the world expects us to be.” Anodea JudithResources mentioned in this episode:Organifi Red Juice (enter code FUNK for 15% off) https://www.organifishop.com/products/organifi-red-juiceEastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self https://amzn.to/3hQKmTAWheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System (Llewellyn's New Age) https://amzn.to/3choAatAnatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing https://amzn.to/3mFhMrMFeeling Good: The New Mood Therapy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UW5X4C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Guided Meditation for Uncertain Times https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/19/a-guided-meditation-for-uncertain-timesGuided meditation for Balance & Self Healing https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/meditation-for-balance Related episodes: 111: Sh*t We Don't Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-111-sht-we-dont-talk-about-good-girls-gone-bad109: Human Design with Aycee Brown https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/7/16/episode-109-human-design-with-aycee-brownGo beyond: Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesEat to Achieve https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve

Ever feel like your body is working against you no matter what you do? Ayurvedic Health and Weightloss Expert Neha Premjee joins me for a healing conversation that I think so many can benefit from. She talks about her 70 pound weight loss journey and what she learned, details how to use Ayurveda as a way to decode and understand your own body (for weight loss, chronic illness, & more), and breaks down how Ayurveda gives you a framework to begin healing from within. Find out more about this ancient science and why in order to truly transform, something inside YOU needs to shift.In this episode:-What is Ayurveda? Brief intro to the Ayurvedic methodology [5:27]-How Neha “got into” Ayurveda [8:19]-Introduction to the doshas [12:40]-How to figure out your dosha (& what to do with that information) [14:17]-How your dosha can influence how you eat/creating a food plan [19:02]-Applying Ayurveda to modern day [28:36]-Explain how Ayurveda, Energy, Emotions come together in one framework [41:15]-Ayurveda and weight loss [42:41]-Worthiness and the “juice” of Neha’s work [43:45]-How to actually enjoy the process of weight loss and/or healing yourself [45:48]-Where Neha starts with her clients [50:43] Neha Premjee is an Ayurvedic health and weight loss coach, a published author, speaker, and influencer. She’s traveled the globe for her work, and she’s been invited to speak at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva twice.She primarily coaches clients around the world to achieve weight loss using her signature 3 step framework - Ayurveda, Energy, Emotions. Neha uses the ins and outs of Ayurveda to achieve lasting weight loss, while teaching her clients how to address painful emotions and low energy to re-frame and totally and completely in love with themselves, develop rock solid self confidence and change their lives.Resources mentioned in this episode:Check out Organifi powders and get 15% off http://www.organifi.com/FUNKFree Dosha Quiz: find out your dosha https://nehapremjee.com/dosha-quizFollow Neha on Insta https://www.instagram.com/nehapremjee/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Want more help with your diet? https://www.erinholthealth.com/programs

Why my feathers are all sorts of ruffled over Kellogg’s new unicorn & mermaid frozen waffles...and the BIG problem with food dyes.This episode is for the busy parent who is looking to glean some information to make more informed decisions about their food purchases. It’s also a short episode that you can share with people that you care about.Erin on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Breakfast recipes: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/blog/tag/BreakfastFollow the hashtag: #ehhnoncerealbreakfast

This episode is for you if you have a challenging time discerning your YESes from your NOs. I talk a LOT about boundaries and saying no...but you don't get far in business as an entrepreneur without a saying YES a real lot.So how do you recognize the things that need your energy from the things that don't?⁣Today I’ll take you through my 3 step process to determine my yes or no. I will also address a listener question that came in about this very subject!Follow Erin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/FUNK’TIONAL NUTRITION ACADEMY Training & Mentorship for Health Practitioners https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipEpisode 102: Your Wellness Business in the Time of Covid https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/5/13/episode-102-your-wellness-business-in-the-time-of-covid

“Once you birth a child, you’re always postpartum.”“When women understand their bodies, they get shit done.”In this episode we interview Annie Hopkins, who is a physical therapist and yoga teacher. She developed a passion for helping pregnant and post-partum people feel at home in their changing bodies and specializes in pelvic health. We talk about what that means, and how understanding pelvic health and redefining the postpartum “normal” plays a part in the Postpartum Revolution. In this episode:-Annie’s recovery from adrenal fatigue-What she had to change in her life to feel better-What to do with your inner Mean Girl-Postpartum identity shifts-Grieving your former self-When you can’t do the things you once did-Erin’s postpartum confusion-Redefining postpartum “normal”-Normalizing support - and how to start getting it-Building out a healthcare team-Annie explains the pelvic floor - and why you need to get familiar-Are you peeing your pants? This applies to you!-Are you constipated? This applies to you!-Pelvis, Poop, Pee & The Queen of Shame-Postpartum movement: yay or nay?-How to breathe-What to expect with a pelvic PT exam - and why you probably need one"You don’t have the conditions for healing, and yet we’re being told to heal in a 6 week timeframe.”Resources mentioned:The Postpartum Revolution Podcast: https://www.fullbloomwellness603.com/podcastAnnie’s website fullbloomwellness603.comAnnie’s Instagram: fullbloomwellness603Annie’s Facebook: fullbloomwellness603 Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesErin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Episode 53: When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe Your Pain https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/3/20/episode-53-when-your-doctor-doesnt-believe-your-pain

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?