
15 Minute Matrix
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Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2021 • 19min
Mapping Glycation-AGEs with Ralph Sanchez #220
Today on the podcast I have author and researcher Ralph Sanchez to speak into the importance of understanding glycation and why it serves as an important risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Our insulin response mechanisms are vital to our long term health and Ralph articulates the many shifts that can happen in the body with […]
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Apr 21, 2021 • 19min
Mapping LGBTQ Fertility with Dr. Marc Sklar #219
Today on the podcast Dr. Marc Sklar talks to us about LGBTQ fertility. This topic does not get discussed enough. And while many issues are similar for any individual trying to conceive (immune and hormonal concerns, check!), other factors are unique to this population. Tune-in to learn more about how Marc works in his practice […]
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Apr 16, 2021 • 21min
Mapping AHCC with Mimi Lindquist #218
Today on the podcast I’m excited to introduce you to Mimi Lindquist and her phenomenal AHCC expertise. AHCC stands for “active hexose correlated compound” and it comes from the mycelium of shiitake mushrooms. AHCC is an immunomodulator and has been studied most in relation to cancer and HPV (Human papillomavirus). Tune-in to learn more about […]
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Apr 14, 2021 • 45min
Mapping Testosterone with Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Ralph Esposito #217
Today’s episode is a two-part series on testosterone! I’m excited to invite Dr. Carrie Jones back to the mic to speak into the role that testosterone plays in female hormonal health, and I then bring Dr. Ralph Esposito on to speak into the male equation. You won’t want to miss this two-part episode as we […]
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Apr 9, 2021 • 21min
Mapping TMJ with Dr. Martin Rosen #216
Dr. Martin Rosen’s discussion about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders on today’s podcast spotlights how connected the full body systems truly are! TMJ offers important clues about how we manifest and hold our stress. Dr. Rosen details for us the two-way cascade of influences between TMJ and the cranial, immune and musculoskeletal systems, adrenal imbalances, gut […]
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Apr 7, 2021 • 20min
Mapping Postpartum with Dr. Danielle Watson #215
On today’s podcast, Dr. Danielle Watson shares her unique perspective on what postpartum health is, and how to support women during this big transitional time. In making the health of moms her primary focus, she redefines our notions about the postpartum period, and we explore her tips for letting go of a ‘bounce-back’ postpartum mindset […]
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Apr 2, 2021 • 23min
Mapping Osteoporosis with Margie Bissinger #214
Today’s episode is one I know will be important to all of us! Osteoporosis is a topic that impacts each one of us–both personally and professionally–at some point in our lives. Margie Bissinger is a Full Body Systems graduate and a brilliant physical therapist who brings a functional and holistic perspective to how we address […]
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Mar 31, 2021 • 24min
Mapping Weight Loss with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee #213
Weight loss, at its core, is not just about calories in and calories out. When looking at the root causes of weight loss and weight loss resistance Dr. Rangan Chatterjee has a unique perspective that I’m excited to share with you. We also want to acknowledge that today’s topic can be controversial and complicated. Weight […]
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Mar 26, 2021 • 23min
Mapping Nettles with Megan Liebmann #212
Today we have Megan Liebmann back for our monthly herbal session. And just in time for Spring we’re talking all things nettles. Nettle plants are some of the first wild vegetables that sprout with the season and today we’ll explore the many health benefits this beloved plant has to offer. Click here to download the […]
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Mar 24, 2021 • 19min
Mapping Terrain with Dr. Maya Shetreat #211
“Terrain” is a favorite word that we share with our students and clients here at the Functional Nutrition Alliance and today on the podcast my friend and colleague, Dr. Maya Shetreat, is back to the mic to bring us deeper into the depth and powers of “terrain medicine”. Click here to download the completed Matrix […]
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