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Jul 30, 2024 • 58min

Neurobiology of Chronic Conditions | Manifest Your Health Series | Ep 321

Explore the fascinating interplay between the brain and chronic health conditions. Discover how the mind can misinterpret physical signals, leading to ongoing symptoms even after infections clear. Learn about the vital role of mindset and neuroplasticity in healing. Find out practical strategies to calm your nervous system and promote emotional resilience. Shift your focus from pain to health, unlocking your body's true healing potential.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 7min

Subconscious Mind's Role in Healing Your Gut | Manifest Your Health Series | Ep 320

Discover how the subconscious mind plays a role in healing your gut and how beliefs can impact your health. Explore the effects of stress on gut health and how childhood trauma can lead to chronic digestive issues. Learn how to change your biology and tips for better neuroplasticity to aid in healing.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 43min

Using Manifestation to Heal Your Body | Manifest Your Health Series | Ep 319

Erin, who used manifestation to heal, shares wisdom on applying it. Topics include hardwired beliefs, breaking stress cycles, magnetizing realities, frequency medicine, and subconscious reprogramming. Learn to view your healing potential!
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Jul 9, 2024 • 45min

Reframing Chronic Health Symptoms | Manifest Your Health Series | Ep 318

Erin interviews Cameryn, a TFN client, discussing reframing chronic health symptoms. Topics include shifting from predictability to possibility, self-compassion in healing, metaphysical meanings of symptoms, and rewiring the brain for hope and expansion.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 38min

Chronic Inflammation, Neuroplasticity & Your Healing Potential | Manifest Your Health Series | Ep 317

Explore the brain-gut connection and how decreasing inflammation can rewire the brain for healing. Learn about neuroplasticity, signs of brain inflammation, and ways to reduce inflammation. Discover the importance of shifting perspectives on healing potential and the impact of diet on brain health.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h

Microbiome, Metabolic Health & GLP-1 with Colleen Cutcliffe | Ep 316

Erin doesn't typically have brands come on the show to promote their products, but we're such a BIG fan of Pendulum at Team FN that we couldn't resist! Learn more about how GLP-1 works to increase satiety and curb cravings (and why it's labeled as such!). We're also discussing how probiotics help to support overall metabolic health. This episode is for you if you're interested in learning more about GLP-1, your metabolism or gut health. OR if you're a practitioner who utilizes probiotics — or works with metabolic health — in your practice.Colleen Cutcliffe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum. She has over 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the Senior Manager of Biology at Pacific Biosciences and a Scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College. Timestamps(8:06) How the microbiome and metabolism are connected(13:27) What is GLP-1 and how does it work? (23:27) Insight behind the three specific probiotic strains in GLP-1(26:49) Benefits of Akkermansia and why you may have high levels (40:04) Why inulin is included in GLP-1 probiotic and who should avoid it(46:55) Reasons behind why Akkermansia levels may not increase on a stool test even after supplementation FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/316-microbiome-metabolic-health-and-glp1Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 1min

Supporting Your Metabolism with Liz Wolfe | Ep 315

In this discussion, Liz Wolfe, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Personal Trainer, shares insights on supporting metabolism, particularly for women in their 40s. She breaks down complex topics like protein needs and the advantages of amino acid supplementation for recovery and overall health. Liz also talks about the shift from dieting to nourishing the body, emphasizing personalized nutrition over appearance. Plus, she sheds light on current trends like low-fat vs. low-carb diets and how to effectively manage dietary choices.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 48min

Skin Vitality & Natural Botox with The Facial Cupping Expert | Ep 314

Finally, the long awaited episode with The Facial Cupping Expert, Sakina Di Pace, is here!  Learn more about how facial cupping can be beneficial for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, cysts, and cystic acne. While facial cupping is growing in popularity, Sakina wants to ensure that folks are educated in how to use their cups appropriately and when cupping may actually not be the best fit - like hormonal acne and rosacea.Sakina has practiced acupuncture globally for the past 12 years. She began using Facial Cupping, in addition to her needles, to help alleviate the pain of patients with nerve conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, and to stimulate muscle strength in paralysis cases such as Bell’s Palsy. Realising how beneficial Facial Cupping was to her patients, she decided to incorporate the technique into her cosmetic acupuncture treatments.  Sakina is the creator of the ‘6-step Facial Cupping Protocol for Beginners’, along with a popular and accredited ‘Facial Cupping For Professionals Course’ that helps teach those who want to become qualified in offering facial cupping to their clients.Timestamps(17:07) What is facial cupping, how did it start and how does it work?(24:22) The difference between facial cupping and gua sha (26:32) Contraindications for facial cupping(31:07) Benefits of cupping(34:44) What type of oil be used for the best benefit(41:43) Sneak peek into needle tappingFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/314-skin-vitality-natural-botox-facial-cuppingCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 
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May 28, 2024 • 46min

Natural Allergy Support | Ep 313

When Rachel, our Lead Practitioner, works with her clients in our 1:1 membership, she goes “inflammation hunting” to figure out the root cause of the clients' ailments. Seasonal allergies are no different. Where there is a time and place for antihistamines like Claritin and Zyrtec, we want to get to the bottom of why you’re suffering from seasonal allergies in the first place. Timestamps(8:24) Root cause behind seasonal allergies and histamine issues(10:44) How nutrition impacts seasonal allergies (23:14) Is a low histamine diet helpful or harmful?(25:35) Supplements we recommend for seasonal allergies(28:54) How focusing on your gut health can decrease seasonal allergies (35:57) Ways to support your body with detoxification and drainage in allergy seasonFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/313-natural-allergy-supportCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 
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May 21, 2024 • 42min

Estrogen Dominance & Detox: What You Need to Know

Learn about estrogen dominance symptoms and the importance of regular bowel movements. Discover how the liver, kidneys, and GI tract work together for detoxification. Explore food and supplements to balance hormones and the impact of genetics and plastics on detoxification. Understand the role of gut health in estrogen clearance.

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