15 Minute Matrix

Today I’m joined by Dr. Ginger Nash who takes us on a deep dive into the lymphatic system, detoxification and the importance of movement to maintain optimal health. I truly loved this conversation about the importance of the lymph for gut, hormone, and immune health. It drives the truth about systems biology home! Click here […] The post Mapping Lymph with Dr. Ginger Nash #282 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Terry Wahls back to the mic so that we can discuss all things mitochondria. While testing and supplementation may be the popular go-to in supporting mitochondrial function, Dr. Wahls makes it very clear that proper nutrition (and nutrients) are not enough. In order to optimize mitochondrial function, tune-in to […] The post Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

On this week’s 15-Minute Matrix episode Mary Purdy speaks about Sustainable Food Systems. This leads us to conversations about environmental stewardship, which encompasses both renewing and protecting our natural resources not just for today, but for the future. Food sustainability impacts everything, including the social justice work needed when it comes to food quality and […] The post Mapping Sustainable Food Systems with Mary Purdy (Replay) #145 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Kellie Blake joins me in a discussion about psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition that can be life altering for many. We discuss the root causes, along with steps towards resolution and where our focus as practitioners should be placed.  Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to learn more […] The post Mapping Psoriasis with Kellie Blake #280 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

We often think of “leaky gut” when we hear the words “mucosal integrity”, but, as you’ll learn in today’s episode, the mucosal integrity is much more complex. Join me and Dr. Tom Fabian to discuss the intricacies of the mucosal barrier from a structural and physiological perspective. Think of this as your Leaky Gut 2.0 […] The post Mapping Mucosal integrity with Dr. Tom Fabian #279 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Umami is a savory taste that we don’t hear much about, but it’s in so many foods naturally, as well as added to many foods for increased flavor. In this episode, Chef James Barry discusses the wonders of this “taste”, how it influences our senses, balances our bodies, and where we can get more of […] The post Mapping Umami with James Barry #278 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

You’re in for a treat today as we take a deep dive with Dr. Osinubi into the important role that oxygen plays in the body. In this “mini masterclass”, Dr. Osinubi speaks about how the lack of oxygen is a main contributor to oxidative stress, and the pivotal role it plays in modern day disease.  […] The post Mapping Oxidative Stress with Dr. Omowunmi Osinubi #277 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Sexual pleasure is a complex topic and today I’m excited to introduce you to Emily Nagoski. When it comes to understanding both the physiological and psychological aspects of pleasure, she’s an expert who’s done her homework! Tune-in to learn the #1 question you should ask your clients or patients when it comes to their sexual […] The post Mapping Sexual Pleasure with Emily Nagoski (Replay) #113 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome Dr. Jessica Drummond back to the mic to bring us insight into the complicated and often misguided information around endometriosis. Endometriosis is a multifactorial issue and Dr. Drummond takes us around the matrix and expertly illustrates how important it is to take a full body systems approach to […] The post Mapping Endometriosis with Dr. Jessica Drummond (Replay) #207 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today’s topic is important not only in how we view our own bodies, but also, how our clients and patients can find liberation in their bodies. Chrissy King provides a call to action to explore and understand the history behind body discrimination and how we, as clinicians, can play a vital role in dismantling biases […] The post Mapping Body Liberation with Chrissy King #276 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.