Tune in as I discuss why I took a 2 month hiatus from podcasting, the main causes of stress in the body, the financial commitment of functional lab testing, why saying “just stress” does us a disservice, the symptoms of Cortisol dysregulation/HPA dysfunction/adrenal fatigue, problems with over-training and exercise Recommendations for high & low cortisol.In this episode:-Why I took a 2 month hiatus from podcasting-The Lizzo quote I used as my mantra-The main causes of stress in the body-Financial commitment of functional lab testing-Why saying “just stress” does us a disservice-Symptoms of Cortisol dysregulation/HPA dysfunction/adrenal fatigue-Problems with over-training-Exercise Recommendations for high & low cortisol-Low cortisol/Adrenal Fatigue recommendations:-How to recognize Signs of over-exercise-Tools for self assessmentPolar H7 Bluetooth Heart Rate Sensor & Fitness Tracker: https://amzn.to/2XsLA25Your Hormone Revival™ back February 2020: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFind Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

In today’s episode I’m sitting down with Susie Garden. Having worked in the ‘sickness’ model where illness is treated once it presents, she is convinced that the ‘wellness’ model is the most sustainable option moving forward. Preventing disease in our bodies with nutritious food, functional movement and connecting the body and mind, allows us to lead longer and happier lives. Today we’re talking all about IBS, and cover topics like: the criteria for diagnosing IBS, the gut-serotonin link, mind-body work for IBS, the power of a food mood journal.In this episode:-Criteria for diagnosing IBS-What does abnormal bowel function look like?-2 major drivers of IBS-The Gut-Serotonin Link-Foods & nutrients that support serotonin production-What your “worrier” disposition has to do with digestion-Probiotics & Prebiotics - good or bad?-Mind-Body work for IBS“It’s really important not to just muck around with probiotics.”-The power of a food mood journal-Helpful nutrients for IBSSusie Garden: https://www.susiegarden.com/Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

A healthy sex drive is mark of vitality and health. So if your libido is low, that could be an indication that something is going on with your mental or physical health, most often hormonal imbalance. Despite how common low libido and hormonal imbalance is, people still feel pretty embarrassed about it. But there is no shame in your low sex drive game! In today’s podcast and blog, I answer a listener question: What’s up with my low Sex drive?! to get to the bottom of why your libido might be low.In this episode:-Women’s Bodies & Shame-How to Get Blissed Out with Oxytocin-Adrenal Fatigue & Libido-Reasons for Hormone Deficiency-Top 5 Ways to Balance Your Hormones-The Pitfalls of Hormone Replacement Therapy-How to Test Your HormonesErin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Your Hormone Revival: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesRead the Low Libido Blog here: https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/lowlibido

“Food is bio-psycho-social. It is so much more than just fuel. And so sometimes we make decisions that are ultimately for the best of our physical selves. And sometimes we make choices for our mental-emotional selves.”Tune in as I sit down with Dr. Jillian Murphy, who has been a leading voice in the anti-diet, weight-inclusive world for over a decade as we discuss body positivity, bridging functional medicine & intuitive eating, and the relationship between weight & health.In this episode:-Relationship Between Weight & Health-Bridging Functional Medicine & Intuitive Eating-Body Positivity-Why the Reverse Diet Mentality is Actually Badass-Why Saying Yes is a Power Move-The Bio-Psycho-Social Aspects of Food-Eating on Vacation-Morals, Stigma, Shame & Food-How Restrictive Eating Breeds Compulsive Eating-The Problem with Demonizing Emotional Eating-3 Steps for Overeaters-What the Minnesota Starvation Experiment Taught us About Calories-Why 1200-1500 Calories is a Starvation Diet-The One Mantra You Need-Raising Competent Eaters-Division of Responsibility for Children & ParentsDr. Jillian Murphy https://www.foodfreedombodylove.com/Erin’s Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectErin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/“There’s unlimited opportunities to do food again and make different choices.”“When shame starts to get involved [in eating], things get worse.”“The intuitive eating camp are trying to de-stigmatize eating choices that have been highly stigmatized for a very long time.”“It’s really normal to have to have wild swings in calories from human to human and even from day to day in the same human. We don’t have the same energy requirements every day. We actually have incredibly varied caloric needs.”

In this episode I’m interviewing Dr. Tina Beaudoin, who is a clean drinking water expert and President of the NH Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She’s also on the board of the National Association of Environmental Medicine. Listen in as we cover topics like contaminants in water you NEED to know about, all about fluoride, how to test your water, water filters, detoxification & more.In this episode:-Are you drinking enough water-Unknown signs of dehydration-Problems with drinking water laws & regulations-Contaminants in water you NEED to know about-Health impacts of contaminated water-What’s Erin Brockovich up to these days?-Fluoride: do we want it in our water?-History of fluoridation of drinking water-PFAS in drinking water: why it’s a crisis-Your power as a consumer: what you can do-Arsenic, Mercury + Lead-How to test your home water-The cost of (un)healthy living-Is bottled water safer?-Unregulated contaminants found in water, like pharmaceuticals and hormones-Why reverse osmosis may not be sustainable-What to look for in a home water filter-Vetting questions when you’re looking to buy a filter-Different options at different price points-Most challenging contaminants to filter out-Detoxification support for environmental toxins-Why you DON’T want to detox alone-Top 4 reasons for constipationDr. Tina Beaudoin: http://healthstrongim.com/President of the NH Association of Naturopathic Doctors & On the board of the National Association of Environmental MedicineFind Erin at her website and on Instagram: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/“Most developed nations do not fluoridate their water. There are more people in the US drinking fluoridated water than the rest of the world combined.”“I strongly encourage folks to avoid putting fluoride in their kids’ mouths.”“You invest now or you invest later.”“Bottled water is no better than your municipal supply, but also you’re getting additional exposure to plastics.”“For the majority of Americans, jumping into a detox is not advisable. The big concern is that when you detox, your body has to effectively eliminate those toxins. If you encourage the release of these toxicants, the body has to get them out. If you don’t do it in a safe, medically supervised way, these toxins can be redistributed to more dangerous areas of your body, like the brain or heart, and you can actually do more damage.”Resources mentioned in this episode:National Testing Laboratories: https://watercheck.com/EWG Tap Water Database: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/PFAS Project: https://pfasproject.com/C8 Science Panel: http://c8sciencepanel.org/index.htmlDartmouth Well Water: https://sites.dartmouth.edu/toxmetal/Pure Effect Water Filters: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=HealthStrongIM

Tune in to hear:-How to Test for Autoimmune Triggers & Root Causes-Balancing the Immune System-The Most Powerful Diet & Lifestyle Practices-My Favorite Autoimmunity Supplements (& Which Ones to be Cautious About)Resources mentioned in this episode:Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectWhat to Do if You Get Glutened (blog) http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/10/6/what-to-do-if-you-get-glutenedLiver: A True Superfood http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2016/10/31/liver-a-true-superfoodHow to Make a Detox Mineral a Bath at Home: http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2017/9/26/how-to-make-a-detox-mineral-bath-at-home

Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine who was initially introduced to functional medicine as a patient. She specializes in Histamine Intolerance, Thyroid disease & Autoimmune disease and hopes to help others regain their life as functional medicine helped her regain hers. Listen in as I sit down with her to discuss thyroid health, thyroid testing, the #1 most effective thing you should do for your adrenals, Hashimoto’s, Low T3 Syndrome, HYPER-thyroidism, and more.In this episode:-Specific markers to ask for “full thyroid panel”-Conventional lab ranges vs/ functional lab ranges-The problem with waiting to test for antibodies-Diagnostic criteria for Hashimoto’s-Where to start with thyroid dysfunction-The tests that Dr. Campbell recommends-Gluten + Hashimoto’s-The thyroid - liver connection-The interplay between sex hormones + thyroid-Estrogen + Hashimoto’s-Testing for Epstein-Barr virus-The #1 most effective thing you should do for your adrenals-Thyroid medication - do you need to stop??-Postpartum immune & thyroid flare ups-What about HYPER-thyroidism?-Low T3 Syndrome-Why you’ve GOTTA fix your gut!-Is it possible to get Hashimoto’s in remission-The problem with chasing thyroid antibodiesYour Ultimate Thyroid Guide: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/442810?v=7The 30-day thyroid reset plan book: https://amzn.to/2XEjkJGJoin the Carb Compatibility Project: https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectErin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Today I dive deep into the mix-up between weight loss and health gain, and how that’s not always the way it plays out (quite often, it’s actually not) but it’s a societal belief and the story we hear over and over. I cover topics like the most important question to ask yourself before attempting weight loss, common weight loss resistance factors, figuring out your exact caloric need, weight loss vs. fat loss, and all the things you’re NOT doing (that you should be).This is really a two-part discussion and I highly recommend listening to episode 64 which is Part 1 of this topic if you haven’t done already!In this episode:-The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself Before Attempting Weight Loss-Common Weight Loss Resistance Factors-How to Know if You’re in a Hypometabolic State-Moving Beyond Calories In/Calories Out-How to Refeed if You’re Metabolically Broken-Are Caloric Deficits Necessary-How to Know When a Deficit is Appropriate-Figuring Out Your Exact Calorie Needs-Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss-How to Prevent Muscle Loss-PLUS All the Things You’re NOT Doing (that you should be)This episode sponsored by Coyote River Hemp Co. https://www.coyoteriverhempco.com/Say hi to Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist: https://www.erinholthealth.com/nutrition-servicesBody Weight Planner https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp

This week we attempt to answer the question: can functional nutrition and intuitive eating coexist? Plus, our response to the NYT opinion piece “Smash the Wellness Industry”.This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion, so be sure to tune into episode 65 as we continue the conversation.In this episode:-Intuitive Eating founders-HAES movement -- what it represents-Fat shaming in medicine-Thin privilege-Our problems with how HAES is represented-How I use intuitive eating & HAES principles in my practice-Do all foods really fit?-Is BMI BS?-Determining your healthiest weightCarb Compatibility Project https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectEverything you know about obesity is wrong article: https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/everything-you-know-about-obesity-is-wrong/

This week I got to interview a therapist about the all-too-common burnout. Samantha Osborne shares root cause solutions & ways to make a lasting impact on your burnout. Listen in as we discuss the difference between burnout and stress, why our bodies weren’t designed for burnout, how to know when your stress load is HIGH, setting up boundaries and more.In this episode:-The difference between burnout and stress-Why our bodies weren’t designed for burnout-Allostatic loads-Why you have to turn off your faucet-How do you know when your stress load is HIGH-Investing in Alternative Identities-Short term focus vs. focusing on the long play-Discerning when to say yes and when to say no-Setting up Boundaries-Why asking for help is so hard-How to restructure work to Increase efficiency and decrease workload-Using burnout as a toolCheck out Erin’s upcoming Hormone Program: https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesSamantha Osborne http://samanthaosbornetherapy.comFind Samantha on instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthamichelleosborne/