
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

Apr 17, 2020 • 23min
Mapping Colonics with Jill Simons #134
Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I’m excited to introduce my dear friend and Colon Hydrotherapist extraordinaire, Jill Simons. We discuss myriad reasons why someone would get a colonic, why cleansing the colon is important, and how cleaning out the intestines is a powerful way to take a pause, release, and start afresh. Though now might […]
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Apr 15, 2020 • 27min
Mapping NK Cells with Dr. Anahid Jewett #133
Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited Dr. Anahid Jewett to the mic to discuss NK cells. The job of the NK cell is to remove infected cells and there’s never been a better time than right now to take a deep dive into immunology. Grab your pens and […]
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Apr 10, 2020 • 21min
Mapping Self-Support with Allison Post (COVID-19 Special Edition) #132
Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited my friend Allison Post back to the mic to share her calming wisdom around stress reduction in these trying times. Grab a cup of tea, take a deep slow breath and tune into the serene suggestions Allison brings as she invites us […]
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Apr 7, 2020 • 20min
Mapping Meal Prep In Less Than Ideal Conditions with Mickey Trescott #131
Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited my friend Mickey Trescott to share her wisdom and expertise around meal prep during these trying times. You won’t want to miss this grounding conversation where Mickey helps us reframe how we’re thinking about food and food prep, and shares her open-minded […]
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Apr 3, 2020 • 29min
Mapping the Self-isolation Ripple Effect with Dr. Mansoor Mohammed (Special COVID-19 Edition) #130
Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I’ve invited Dr. Mansoor Mohammed to share his wisdom around the ripple effect of physical distancing. This is a powerful episode where we walk around the matrix and identify many of the consequences that will come from our current state. Our hope is to inspire […]
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Mar 31, 2020 • 20min
Mapping COVID-19 Brain Related Stress with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #129
Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I’ve invited Donna Jackson Nakazawa back to the mic to speak into the brain-immune-stress response. The perceived stress that we are all experiencing right now is (unfortunately) counter to the immune response we’re after. Get ready to take a deep breath as Donna walks us […]
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Mar 27, 2020 • 19min
Mapping Radical Resilience with Sayer Ji #128
Resilience has been one of my favorite topics for the last decade and there’s no one I’d rather have this powerful discussion with than my friend Sayer Ji. Though the episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the discussion on radical resilience is one we need now more than ever. Join me and Sayer […]
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Mar 20, 2020 • 58min
Mapping COVID-19 with Andrea Nakayama (Special Release) #127
Tune-in for this special episode where I invite you to sit in your seat of influence with the COVID-19 pandemic. I share the science of the virus—the mechanisms by which it causes symptoms, how it replicates itself, and how you can use Functional Nutrition to support immune health and mitigate symptoms for yourself and your […]
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Mar 13, 2020 • 18min
Mapping Assumption of Competence with Dr. Vaish Sarathy #126
Are the assumptions we have about our patients impeding their healing process? It’s an interesting question and one that Dr. Vaish Sarathy addresses beautifully. Vaish focuses on educating children with special needs, and the importance of nutrition, lifestyle, education and permission. You won’t want to miss this powerful conversation. It may change how you work […]
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Mar 8, 2020 • 23min
Mapping Hashimotos with Andrea Nakayama and Guest Host Magdalena Wszelaki #125
Today in the final episode of our special series I’m back in the guest seat with my friend Magdalena Wszelaki. Together we’ll be exploring the 3 roots that apply to any chronic illness with a particular emphasis on Hashimotos. You won’t want to miss this fast and furious episode where I speak into how to […]
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