The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

In this episode we're answering listener questions about carbs.Listen in as we sit down to discuss:-Our journey with body image-Dilemma within the anti-diet movement-Can the keto diet “break” you-Low carb diets + weight loss-Different types of carbs-Carbs to eat/carbs to avoid-Nutrient dense vs. nutrient poor carbs Fueled+Fit 3 week nutrition program (now called Eat to Achieve): http://www.erinholthealth.com/fueled-fit/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

Holistic Trainer AJ Govoni is a yoga trainer, holistic fitness trainer, and a super creative. AJ has been guiding people through movement and well-being for over a decade, and is the co-founder and creator of Wild Vibes Fest. Today I'm interviewing with AJ to discuss how severe health issues led AJ on her holistic path, self disgust + chronic illness, what to do when health goals + weight goals don’t sync up, the link between fear + weight loss resistance, the most effective exercises for weight loss, and how to prevent over-exercise.In this episode:-Erin’s experience working with AJ-How severe health issues led AJ on her holistic path-Self disgust + chronic illness-What to do when health goals + weight goals don’t sync up-AJ’s protocol for health and fitness-The link between fear + weight loss resistance-Best exercises for weight loss-How to prevent over-exercise-Most efficient workouts for busy people-What traveling has taught AJ about healthWork with AJ: http://www.ajgovoni.com/Find AJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajgovoni/Wild Vibes Festival: https://www.wildvibes.org/Funk’tional Nutrition FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunktionalnutritionistIs it a diet or a lifestyle change: http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2018/1/11/040ij26m5w6z4udv7d9qjo7zpb5dv5

Kyle and I are wrapping up school! We're gearing up for our summer plans and some sun, so in today's episode we're covering topics like:-Why you need vitamin D-Ways to naturally get vitamin D-Who is prone to vitamin D deficiency-How to determine how much sun you can tolerate-Types of sunscreen-Problems with chemical sunscreens-What to absolutely avoid when buying sunscreen-What to look for when buying sunscreen-Our personal favorite sunscreens-Should you take a vitamin D supplement-What type of vitamin D supplement to look for Safe and nontoxic sunscreen: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholtCountersun Mineral Sunscreen Mist: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt?goto=product/countersun-mineral-sunscreen-mist-spf-30Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt?goto=product/countersun-mineral-sunscreen-lotion-spf-30Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick: https://www.beautycounter.com/erinholt?goto=product/countersun-mineral-sunscreen-stick-spf-30Vitamin D and Safe Sun Exposure http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2017/5/20/vitamin-d-safe-sun-exposureVitamin D supplement with K2: http://www.erinholthealth.com/supplements/Vitamin D light box: https://www.sperti.com/product/sperti-vitamin-d-light-boxFueled+Fit: 21 days of nutrition education and lifestyle medicine (now called Eat to Achieve) http://www.erinholthealth.com/fueled-fit/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Follow Erin & Kyle on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/

Today Kyle and I are answering listener questions about sugar.In this episode:-Refined, natural and artificial sweeteners - what’s best?-Diet soda & weight gain-Sneaky ingredients-Ways sugar are disguised-Nutrition issues with sugar-Blood sugar dysregulation & adrenal effects-High blood sugar, insulin resistance & brain inflammation-Effects of sugar on microbiome-How to combat cravings-Appropriate levels of consumption/how much is too much?Resources mentioned:Fueled+Fit: 21 days of nutrition education and lifestyle medicine (now called Eat to Achieve) http://www.erinholthealth.com/fueled-fit/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/

In this episode I'm interviewing with herbalist Amy KcKelvey. As an integrative herbalist, natural products consultant and marketing professional, Amy has a passion for living with purpose and vitality, coupled with a deep respect for the human body and nature. A graduate of the California School of Herbal Studies, she is now the CEO of Her Vital Way, a wellness brand for women.Tune in to hear:-Healing with herbs-History of herbs-Can you overdo supplements-Essentials oil safety-Where to start with supplements-How to make tea infusions-Zinc and copper balance-Herbs for skin-Hormonal acne-Herbs for constipation-Dosing for herbs-Herbs for sleep and anxiety-Adaptogens-Schisandra-How to energize your life-How to maximize benefits from supplements-Menstrual crampsVisit Her Vital Way: https://www.hervitalway.com/How to learn more about herbs: https://www.hervitalway.com/Become-your-own-health-advocate_b_11.html"We have been healers throughout history. Groups of women gathered together to heal each other and heal their community with plants and foods. We all need to go back to that place of trusting ourselves."

Emotional Eating aka The One Where We Air Our Dirty LaundryInterview with Alicia Joy StilesWe're sitting down with Alicia Joy Stiles, Women's Empowerment and Holistic Health Coach. Alicia is on a mission of autheticity, pleasure and empowerment. Through personal and professional exploration, she has discovered the magnitude of importance that self love has on our overall happiness.Listen as we talk about:-What does women's empowerment have to do with food-Why we overeat-What does burnout have to do with emotional eating-Food & shame-We talk about everything from binge eating to divorce to burnout.Learn more about Alicia: http://www.aliciajoystiles.com/Follow Alicia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciajoystiles/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/DEEP DETOX WORKSHOP: http://www.erinholthealth.com/events/ at Hawthorn Farm Retreat Center, Medfield MA - Saturday, April 21st 12-3pm

This episode is all about YOUR supplement questions! We answer everything, including:-Supplements: do they actually work?-Multivitamins: do you need one?-Greens powder for kids-How to check for supplement safety/purity/efficacy-Omega 3s: fish oil and algae oil-What to look for with probiotics-Pee turning yellow with b-complex-Supplements for anxiety-Biotin for helping with hair loss/hair thinning from IUD?-Collagen peptides-Is collagen safe while breastfeeding?-Preworkouts Are You Making These Workout Fuel Mistakes: http://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/are-you-making-these-workout-fuel-mistakes Deep Detox workshop at Hawthorn Farm: http://www.erinholthealth.com/hawthorn-farm-detox-workshop/detox-workshop-at-hawthorn-farmRootz Nutrition Protein Powder and Energizer: https://www.rootznutrition.com/ USE CODE erinholthealth TO GET 10% OFF

Getting help with your health can be a long and arduous task, so this episode aims to lay out where to start and who to seek out in a practitioner. We'll unpack why your story matters, what to do when your doctor doesn't listen, differences between a health coach and nutritionist, mystery illnesses, and how to find a practitioner for your needs.In this episode:-Where to Start & Who to Seek Out-Why Your Story Matters-What to do When Your Doctor Doesn’t Listen-Difference Between Health Coach and Nutritionist-Mystery illness-How to find a practitionerDeep Detox Workshop Registration: http://www.erinholthealth.com/events/Why Hypothyroidism is a feminist issue: https://avivaromm.com/hypothyroidism-feminist-issue/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/Online Gut Health Workshop: http://www.erinholthealth.com/online-gut-workshop/online-gut-workshopDeep Detox Workshop Registration: http://www.erinholthealth.com/events/Why Hypothyroidism is a feminist issue: https://avivaromm.com/hypothyroidism-feminist-issue/Follow Erin and Kyle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erinholthealth/https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/

Carrie Forrest, blogger behind Clean Eating Kitchen, comes on the show to clarify what clean eating means. We dive into:-How to find the balance in healthy eating with a disordered past-Healing and orthorexia-Clean eating - what does it mean?-Finding flexibility with food rules-Is a vegetarian diet the healthiest diet?-Transitioning from vegan diet → animal inclusive diet-Why a vegan blogger stopped being vegan-Supplements for digestion when adding meat in-Intermittent fasting-Losing your period - and getting it back-Eating for hormone health and PCOS-Supporting Hashimoto’s thyroiditis-Thyroid disease + glutenQuotes:“That was the first step to balancing my hormones - I had to gain back 10 pounds.” --Carrie Forrest“It’s so individualized with every woman finding a comfortable weight. And it can’t be under anyone else’s guidelines. I trusted my body to figure things out - which was a big hope.” --Carrie Forrest“My eating disorder went under the radar for a long time because the pursuit of skinny is socially and culturally acceptable.” --Erin HoltJOIN FUELED+FIT (now called Eat to Achieve): http://www.erinholthealth.com/fueled-fit/Carrie’s website: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/Carrie’s podcast: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/podcast/Erin’s interview on Carrie’s podcast: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/eating-disorder-recovery-erin-holt/Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatingcarrie/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/

Erin and Kyle sit down for a listener question episode!Tune in to hear:-Benefits and drawbacks of a ketogenic diet-Who should attempt and avoid a keto diet-Erin’s experience with keto-Tips for getting into ketosis-Hows and whys of Elimination diets-Negative side effects of longterm elimination diets-Paleo vs. low carb diets-Is paleo healthy?Sign up for Fueled+Fit here (now called Eat to Achieve): http://www.erinholthealth.com/fueled-fit/Work with The Funk'tional Nutritionist https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/servicesWork with Kyle: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/Find Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Find Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/