
15 Minute Matrix
The podcast that brings you bite-sized insights and lessons on how to use the most important tool in Functional Medicine and Functional Nutrition. Download this week’s matrix: fxnutrition.com/15-minute-matrix-podcast
Latest episodes

Oct 22, 2021 • 19min
Mapping Kitchen Confidence with Susan Brooks #267
For many of our clients and patients, the roadblock to eating healthy is lack of confidence in the kitchen and with their cooking skills. Join me today as I discuss what steps we can help them take to find joy in the kitchen. Can it be as simple as a pot of soup? Click here […]
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Oct 20, 2021 • 22min
Mapping Monolaurin with Damon Sununtnasuk #266
Monolaurin is popular in alternative health spaces and often used as an anti-viral/anti-bacterial supplement, but what exactly is monolaurin? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Damon Sununtnasuk to discuss the history and relevance of monolaurin in selective recommendation and treatment plans. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to […]
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Oct 16, 2021 • 20min
Mapping Picky Eating in Children with Dr. Vaish Sarathy #265
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Vaish Sarathy back to the podcast for a discussion around picky eating and the complexities involved. Get ready for a rich conversation about how behavior is communication and the value of tuning into children’s actions. You’re going to find so many insights for working with children and anyone struggling with […]
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Oct 13, 2021 • 21min
Mapping Celiac Disease with Nikki Yelton #264
When we think of Celiac Disease, the first thing that comes to mind is gluten, but is there more to managing Celiac beyond just removing gluten from the diet? What about testing? How do we actually know if someone has Celiac? Join me today as I sit down with Nikki Yelton and explore the triggers […]
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Oct 8, 2021 • 23min
Mapping Fatigue with Alex Howard #262
On today’s episode I welcome back one of our favorite guests, Alex Howard. Join us as we discuss the difference between fatigue and unexplained medically diagnosed fatigue. Alex outlines what to look for in our clients and the steps we can take to help them feel better. This is another golden episode you won’t want […]
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Oct 6, 2021 • 18min
Mapping Fermentation with Sandor Katz #262
On today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by the one-and-only, Sandor Katz, author of the iconic book “Wild Fermentation” among other go-to fermentation resources. Sandor takes us into the world of fermentation, speaking into the benefits of fermentation practices and the role bacteria play in our general health. He reminds us that anyone can […]
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Oct 1, 2021 • 24min
Mapping Sleep with Deepa Kannan #261
Join me today as I dive deep into the topic of sleep with Full Body Systems graduate, author, and yogini, Deepa Kannan. Deepa does a masterful job of mapping the external and internal influences that impact sleep, providing some juicy nuggets on how we can best support this Non-Negotiable for our clients and patients. Be […]
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Sep 29, 2021 • 20min
Mapping Coinfections with Carolina Brooks #260
In the Functional Medicine and Nutrition worlds you’ll likely hear a lot about “coinfections” and how they can have a big impact on health outcomes. But what are coinfections and, more importantly, what steps can we take to help our clients who have them? Join me today as I discuss this very important and complex […]
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Sep 24, 2021 • 22min
Mapping Functional Mushrooms with Alex Dorr #259
Lately, it’s no surprise to see health products that contain mushrooms. That’s for good reason! Functional mushrooms have over 300 benefits in the body. But not all mushrooms are created equal. Join me and mushroom expert Alex Dorr on today’s episode, as he walks us through the world of functional mushrooms, what the benefits are, […]
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Sep 22, 2021 • 41min
Mapping the Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Sara Gottfried #258
I’m thrilled to have Dr. Sara Gottfried back on the 15-Minute Matrix, this time talking about the Ketogenic Diet. The Keto Diet seems to be all the rage, and in today’s episode we discuss and explore the benefits (yes), as well as the downsides and the pitfalls of a truly therapeutic Ketogenic Diet. This episode […]
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