
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

Jan 30, 2024 • 45min
Deep Nutrition on a Budget | Ep 297
Eating healthy can be expensive - we know this. But we also know that how we eat builds our physical body and dictates our health, so it’s important to prioritize a healthy eating budget. That’s why on this episode of the Funk’tional Nutritionist Podcast, Erin shares practical strategies for incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your diet without breaking the bank. From kitchen hack DIYs to meal prep and planning, this episode is packed with actionable advice and money-saving strategies. Give it a listen - your body (and wallet!) will thank you later..Timestamps:(5:55) A reframe for thinking about your health(12:00) Things to DIY that you’re probably not currently doing(19:28) The most nutritious seed & the easy nut mylk to make(22:45) My favorite things to buy in bulk(38:43) Stocking ingredients over snacks(39:34) Meal planning pro tipsFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/297-deep-nutrition-budgetCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram

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Jan 23, 2024 • 32min
Supercharge Your Manifestations & Create Your Ideal Year | Ep 296
The podcast talks about manifestation tips, training your mind, and the influence of your circle. They also discuss the energies of 2023, breathwork to supercharge manifestations, and the importance of clearing blockages.

Jan 16, 2024 • 58min
Mold Toxicity: A Functional Approach | Ep 295
Explore the effects of mold toxicity on the body and the importance of testing and treating mold exposure. Learn about hidden mold exposure and strategies for mold treatment. Discover how to support bile production and use binders in mold toxicity treatment. Understand the importance of catching and treating mycotoxin illness early.

Jan 9, 2024 • 41min
3 Changes I Made to Regulate My Appetite | Ep 294
Hunger is a normal and natural response of the body, and we shouldn’t pathologize it. However, if we experience excessive hunger or have a tendency to eat a lot at night, it may be a sign that something needs to be addressed. Today, Erin unpacks some of the science and psychology of appetite regulation, and shares 3 major changes she made to her diet and lifestyle in order to find balance and satiety. Listen to learn more about the importance of protein-rich meals, eating three full meals a day, and the emotional and mental aspects of appetite regulation.Timestamps(1:16) Erin’s recent nighttime hunger(3:53) Why hunger is a good thing(13:44) Three changes to regulate appetite(30:47) Physical and emotional aspects of appetite regulation(33:15) Connection between stress and blood sugar(37:39) Binge eating and joy: what’s the connection?Join the Funk'tional Nutrition Collective!FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/294-regulate-appetiteCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
New Year, New Paradigm: How to Make Health a Priority in 2024 | Ep 293
This podcast explores the importance of prioritizing health, taking responsibility, and embracing our whole selves. Topics include the launch of the Funk'tional Nutrition Collective, a new health paradigm, moving beyond the diet culture, the four bodies of health, journal prompts for personal growth, and the importance of honoring and nourishing the earth.

Nov 28, 2023 • 51min
The Power of Bioidentical Hormones — Are They Right for You? | Ep 292
Alise Greenfield, a Funk'tional Nutrition Academy graduate and NP, discusses the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and challenges the narrative that aging for women must simply be accepted as it is. They explore topics such as the difference between BHRT and conventional HRT, signs and symptoms for BHRT, dosing of different forms of estrogen, protective benefits of BHRT, monitoring BHRT, and debunking the history of fear behind BHRT.

Nov 21, 2023 • 40min
How to Support Your Gut While on Antibiotics | Ep 291
This is a resource-rich episode for the next time you have to take antibiotics. Erin discusses specific tools to put in place so that antibiotics do the least amount of damage to your gut. She also helps you weigh out the pros and cons before taking antibiotics, and what to do to mitigate any issues if you do have to take them. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you know who is on — or has recently been on — antibiotics! Timestamps(10:56) Weighing out the pros and the cons before taking antibiotics(16:44) What kind of probiotics are best?(24:03) When should you take them?(28:30) Supplements & herbs that support the gut lining(30:43) How & why to support liver detoxification(33:16) Foods to eat & foods to avoidSign up to be notified about the Funk’tional Friday saleFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/291-gut-support-antibioticsCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram

Nov 14, 2023 • 45min
Imbalanced Cortisol: 2 Questions to Ask Yourself | Ep 290
If you’ve ever seen imbalanced cortisol on a hormone test and thought “how do I fix this?”, then this episode is for you.There are MANY reasons for imbalanced cortisol, and Erin lays out many of them in this episode. But after 12 years of practice, there is something that she consistently sees as the NUMBER ONE reason for burnout, stress and cortisol issues. As a functional medicine practitioner, these are the 2 questions she asks anytime cortisol shows up as high or low on a hormone lab.This is exactly what you need to uncover and correct burnout, stress, “adrenal fatigue” and cortisol issues – and prevent them from coming back again.Timestamps(3:55) 3 different ways to test cortisol(5:47) Cortisol testing: should you even bother?(14:11) Reasons for high & low cortisol(19:41) How cortisol dysregulation opens up the doorway to other issues(21:33) Overfunctioning & boundaries: a clash between 2 essential needs(36:50) Are your relationships causing cortisol imbalance?Sign up to be notified about the Funk’tional Friday saleFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/290-imbalanced-cortisolCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram

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Nov 7, 2023 • 41min
Probiotics: Are They Worth It? | Ep 289
Exploring the effectiveness of probiotics to enhance gut health, the limitations of probiotic supplements in repopulating the microbiome, the benefits of probiotics for gut health and leaky gut, different types of probiotics and their benefits for colon health, the influence of diet on the gut microbiome, and strategies for introducing probiotics and prebiotics successfully.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 3min
Metabolism, Hormones & Weight Loss with Dr. Jade Teta | Ep 288
Dr. Jade Teta, expert in female metabolism, hormones, and weight loss, discusses various aspects of health including stress management, metabolism, hormones, and the best exercises. He shares insights on adaptogens, learning your language of biofeedback, the impact of safeness on the immune system, balancing the weight loss equation, and the top two types of exercise for everyone.