
The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast
Holistic Health | Real Food Nutrition | Functional Medicine | Mind-Body
Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.
Latest episodes

Mar 5, 2020 • 1h 5min
Migraine Triggers, Prevention & Treatments | Ep 90
This episode is all about migraines. Listen in as I cover different types of causes and triggers (which is really important to understand, it’s the #1 way to prevent them!), the migraine-hormone link, and different treatment options/symptom relief. Plus, an update on Coronavirus.In this episode:-Update on Coronavirus-What you can do to keep calm & stay prepared-Supplements I’m taking & Foods I’m eating-The difference between headaches & migraines-Dopamine’s role-Food Triggers for Migraines-Nutrients of interest-Do you need a low histamine diet-The Migraine-Hormone Link-What’s Melatonin Got to Do with it-Natural Symptom reliefCarb Compatibility Project starts April 13th https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectEat to Achieve Self Study Nutrition Program https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieveErin’s Coronavirus Smart Prep: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MVKLSnxDM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkImmune-Boosting Hot Chocolate https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/immune-boosting-hot-chocolateHow to Make your own Brazil Nut/Pepita Mylk: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9RtzNNn7C3/Community acquired pneumonia & Glutathione https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1024907918802956?fbclid=IwAR0vW8217tjJlA_-WPZTUVCOp3JLCVxYBCqUFFwmhve6uc-sgCAppOQVf0U&Liposomal Glutathione: https://amzn.to/2wvuaoDS-Acetyl Glutathione https://amzn.to/38nCXGuErin’s Online Dispensary https://www.erinholthealth.com/purchase-supplementsMcGarty & Associates: https://www.mcgartyassociates.com/How Much Protein Do We *Really* Need? https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/1/30/episode-85-how-much-protein-do-we-really-need

Feb 27, 2020 • 59min
Root Causes of Anxiety with Kaely RD | Ep 89
“Reducing anxiety means reducing different inputs of stress on the body.”Kaely McDevitt is a registered dietician who focuses on women’s health and works heavily with the functional nutrition and functional medicine piece of this topic. Anxiety is the name of the game for today’s episode. The more I talk about anxiety, the more I realize people are struggling with it. Tune is as we discuss topics like the uptick in anxiety, nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood, cyclical anxiety, and the first step to figuring out your anxiety triggers & root causes.In this episode:-Why the uptick in anxiety?-Why you need to audit your TV binges-Nutrition to build neurotransmitters, brain health and mood-Why serotonin matters-Eating for serotonin-Macronutrient balance for anxiety-Why protein intake is so important-Is Intermittent Fasting appropriate for people with anxiety?-What you need to understand about blood sugar-Specific micronutrients to prevent anxiety-Zinc/Copper ratio-Nature’s “Anti-Anxiety” Pill-Is your anxiety cyclical?-The Progesterone-Anxiety Link-Signs & Symptoms of low progesterone-Reasons for low progesterone-Anxiety as a manifestation of gut problems-Gut-Brain Communication-How to assess neurotransmitter levels-First step to figuring out your anxiety triggers & root causes-Mindset work for anxiety-Helpful supplements to try-Herbalism for anxietyKaely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaelyrd/Find Kaely: https://www.kaelyrd.com/The Mood Cure book: https://amzn.to/37CxonaThe Mood Type Quiz: https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-type-questionnaire/Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Episode 58: Women’s Hormones: Spotlight on PCOS & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Kaely McDevitt, RD https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/1/episode-58-womens-hormones-spotlight-on-pcos-amp-hypothalamic-amenorrhea

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Feb 20, 2020 • 53min
All Things Gut: H. Pylori, GERD, SIBO, Candida, CBD & More | Ep 88
Today I’m talking all about the gut and answering some listener questions about the gut. I’m going to talk about H. Pylori (what it is, who is at risk), reflux & GERD, the link between oral & gut health, different types of bloating, what you need to know about treatment, and more.In this episode:-Updates on gut stuff-What is H. Pylori?-Other causes of ulcers:-Who is at risk of H. Pylori?-Issues with acid-blocking drugs-Reflux & GERD-How is H. Pylori transmitted-The link between oral health and gut health-Symptoms of H. Pylori-What different types of bloating tell you about your gut-Candida & Fungal Overgrowths-SIBO-Different types of gut testing-All about gastritis-What you *need* to know about treatment-How to use CBD for gut healthCoyote River Hemp Co. FUNK10 for the 10% off code at goodandcompany.coALIGN: a day experience for dreamers Saturday, March 21st 10:00am-5:30pm all + one, Portsmouth, NH ERIN2020 to save $20 off tickets promo code is only valid until 2/20 https://www.thealignexperience.com/Say hi on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Feb 13, 2020 • 59min
Eczema, Skin Rashes & What You Need to Know with Jennifer Fugo | Ep 87
This episode is the first time I really sit down and dig into skin on the podcast. I sit down with Jennifer Fugo, who is a clinical nutrition that empowers women who were failed by the conventional medicine system to beat chronic skin challenges. Listen as we dive into these topics and more: skin shame, labs to ask for, if healthy skin "is “perfect”, the skin microbiome, rosacea, the psoriasis-gut connection, and food sensitivities and eczema.In this episode:-Skin shame-Is healthy skin “perfect” skin?-Labs to ask for-Thyroid-Skin Connection-Do you “detox” through your skin?-Why your skin goes crazy on candida cleanses-Skin microbiome-Seborrheic dermatitis-Dandruff & yeast-Why you should NOT use coconut oil on your skin-Leaky gut + leaky skin-Rosacea-Psoriasis - Gut Connection-Food sensitivities & eczema-Nutrient Deficiencies in skin disorders“The gut - and what’s going on in the gut - is telling the skin how to show up.”“Your skin is built from the inside-out, not the outside-in.”Coyote River Hemp Co. FUNK10 for the 10% off code at goodandcompany.coConnect with Jennifer Fugo: www.Skinterrupt.comLow Stomach Acid At-Home Test: https://www.skinterrupt.com/opt-in-diy-stomach-acid-test/Healthy Skin Show Podcast: http://skinterrupt.com/listenFind Erin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 17min
How to Prevent the Flu & What to Do if You Get it | Ep 86
Listen in as I go over topics on the Flu, such as: General immune maintenance & prevention, what about the flu vaccine, food-as-medicine tactics, recipes & herbs, what to do if you’ve been exposed/are around someone who has it, how to prevent the spread of influenza, plus what to do when you first start feeling symptoms.In this episode:-General immune maintenance & prevention-What about the flu vaccine?-Food-as-medicine tactics, recipes & herbs-If you’ve been exposed/are around someone who has it:-How to prevent the spread of influenza-What to do when you first start feeling symptoms-Treatment for early onset flu-Ways to ease symptoms-What to do with a feverGet the Flu Prevention & Care GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/fluPlease leave a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-funktional-nutrition-podcast/id1292089107Coyote River Hemp Co. FUNK10 for the 10% off code at goodandcompany.coMicronutrient Panel: https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsFind me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/ALIGN: a day experience for dreamers Use code ERIN2020 to save $20 off tickets by 2/20Dr. Ben Lynch talking about the coronavirus: https://www.facebook.com/drbenjaminlynch/videos/177458776838512/ Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20614424 N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) inhibits virus replication and expression of pro-inflammatory molecules in A549 cells infected with highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza A virus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19732754Cannabinoids as novel anti-inflammatory drugs. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20191092How Fevers Help Our Immune System Hunt Down Infections https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/how-fevers-help-our-immune-system-hunt-down-infectionsFever Phobia Revisited: Have Parental Misconceptions About Fever Changed in 20 Years? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11389237Clinical Report—Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2011/02/28/peds.2010-3852.full.pdfNatural Fever Treatments for Kids From a Mommy-MD https://avivaromm.com/natural-fever-treatments/Herbal Antivirals: Natural Remedies for Emerging & Resistant Viral Infections Stephen Buhner https://amzn.to/37R335kA Simple Homeopathic Alternative to Influenzahttps://joettecalabrese.com/downloads/Ahh_Choo_The_Flu.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2VUga8LZB_RhjgIDirQHMrpir-94VNN9fjinSb9fuSsUglDtUsi8ZB6kEMiro Humidifer: https://amzn.to/37YXcLr

Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 19min
How much protein do we *really* need? | Ep 85
Is too much a protein a thing? I answer this question and dive deep into the benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it, dietary recommendations for protein, what you need to know about amino acids, glutamine, why I don’t use Tylenol, symptoms of protein deficiency, collagen peptides, bone broth, best sources of protein, protein powders, vegan protein options, and my thoughts on the Impossible Burger.In this episode:-Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/why we need it-Is too much protein a thing?-Dietary recommendations for protein-What you need to know about amino acids-Glutamine-Why I don’t use Tylenol-Symptoms of protein deficiency-Collagen peptides-Bone broth-Best sources of protein-Protein powders-Vegan protein options-Thoughts on the Impossible BurgerCoyote River Hemp Co. FUNK10 for the 10% off code at goodandcompany.coJoin us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Micronutrient Panel: https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consultsDietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2666737/Vegan Kale Caesar Salad https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/vegan-kale-caesar-saladArsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/

Jan 23, 2020 • 54min
Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) with Meg Doll | Ep 84
In today’s episode I sit down with Meg Doll, a friend of mine and a registered holistic nutritionist. Listen in as we discuss what is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?, How do you know if you have HA?, Causes of HA, steps to recover, exercise considerations, and much more.In this episode:-What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?-How do you know if you have HA?-Causes of HA-Why it’s a problem if you’re not getting your period-The link between restriction and menstruation-The exact steps to recover from HA-Under-fueling vs eating in abundance: a necessary mindset shift-How many Calories you MUST eat to get your period back-Exercise considerations for HA-Why your lack of appetite might be a massive problem-Why gaining weight wasn’t a big deal for Meg-The mental outlook that changes it allCatch up with Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammegdoll/Meg’s Podcast The Unbreakable You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-unbreakable-you-podcast/id1364716950Episode 50: Eating disorders & The power of sharing your story https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/2/28/episode-50-eating-disorders-amp-the-power-of-sharing-your-story-interview-with-meg-dollFind Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Jan 15, 2020 • 53min
Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing - Part 2 | Ep 83
In the second half of this two-part episode I continue the conversation on Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing. If you have questions about cortisol, this episode is for you. I cover topics like the positive effects of cortisol, DHEA as the resiliency hormone, how to test for your cortisol and adrenal health, why your body might deactivate cortisol, and causes of adrenal fatigure.In this episode:-Positive effects of cortisol-Cortisol and fat burn-Disease states and conditions associated with dysregulated cortisol-Catabolic + Anabolic activity of hormones-DHEA as the resiliency hormone-Functions of DHEA-DHEA + female health-How to test for adrenal health + cortisol-Functional labs for hormones-Salivary testing vs. urine testing-Why you should test for free AND metabolized cortisol-What to look for in your daily cortisol pattern-Why your body might de-activate cortisol-How chronically HIGH cortisol can become a LOW cortisol problem-Causes of adrenal fatigue/HPA axis dysregulation DUTCH test results on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7QpYTonggP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkYour Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesDiscount code for pod listeners: FUNKYJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Jan 9, 2020 • 56min
Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing - Part 1 | Ep 82
I received a lot of questions about adrenal fatigue and cortisol, so in the first half of this two-part episode, I help to answer those questions. Listen in to these cortisol and adrenal questions answered and more: Where do you start with gut issues? What are the signs of adrenal dysfunction? How does the HPA Axis work? What are the effects on the thyroid & immune system? Is there a stress + leaky gut connection? What are the symptoms of estrogen dominance?In this episode:-How I use intuition to guide my business-Where do you start with gut issues?-Neuroendocrine + gut health-Root cause resolution - where do you start?-Signs of adrenal dysfunction-Perfectionism + adrenal fatigue-How the HPA Axis works-Affects on thyroid-Affects on immune system-Cortisol Awakening Response-Cortisol + inflammation-Affect on hormonal imbalance, fertility, reproduction & sex hormones-Issues with low progesterone-Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance-Stress + Leaky gut-Nutrient deficiencies during stress-Postpartum + stress-PTSD associated with Chronic illnessYour Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesDiscount code for pod listeners: FUNKYJoin Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Yoga in Action: https://yogainaction.org/

Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 28min
Why You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut | Ep 81
This podcast discusses the dangers of self-treating gut issues with antibiotics and herbal products like grapefruit seed extract and oregano oil. It emphasizes the importance of consulting healthcare practitioners and not relying on natural remedies alone. The hosts share cautionary tales of self-diagnosis and the risks associated with muscle testing. They also highlight the role of lifestyle factors, stress management, and mindful eating in gut healing. The chapter on optimizing digestion explores the importance of diaphragmatic breathing and analyzes immune responses to gluten. Additionally, the podcast addresses assessing intestinal permeability and leaky gut, emphasizing the need for qualified clinicians and relevant stool tests.