15 Minute Matrix

I invited environmental toxin expert Lara Adler back to the mic to discuss BPA and the many health dangers and impacts behind the family of bisphenols. You’re likely familiar with BPA, but what is it, and what physiological damage can it cause? Lara takes us on a deep dive into the importance of this lifestyle […] The post Mapping BPA with Lara Adler #337 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Functional Medicine Doctor Maggie Yu joins me today to discuss blood sugar balance and how she found blood sugar management to be so critical in helping patients with chronic health conditions including autoimmunity and hormone imbalances. Blood sugar management… it’s a Non-Negotiable! Click here to learn more about Dr. Maggie Yu Click here to learn […] The post Mapping Blood Sugar Balance with Dr. Maggie Yu #336 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Brunem Warshaw is a clinical herbalist and wellness educator who weaves scientific and intuitive approaches together to support people through their healing journeys with the assistance of plant medicines. In this episode we discuss their work combining herbalism and polyvagal theory and the profound benefits that come from this synergy, particularly for those who have […] The post Mapping Polyvagal Herbalism with Brunem Warshaw #335 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Pharmacist Amy Lamb joins me on this episode to discuss drug nutrient interactions. This can be confusing for some practitioners who may not understand the pharmacodynamics of the drugs that their client or patient is taking but have no fear… Amy breaks down how to think about this and some key interactions to look for […] The post Mapping Drug-Nutrient Interactions with Amy Lamb #334 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Today we’re talking about Food Story with Ian Rubin, founder of Wholeself Wellness. Ian flips how we approach working with clients around food and their diet upside down and explores how we can refocus our clinical attention on a client’s personal relationship with food versus what they can and cannot eat. Not only a welcome, […] The post Mapping Food Story with Ian Rubin #333 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Chris Kresser, an expert in nutrient deficiencies, discusses the significance of nutrient deficiencies in overall health. He highlights the limitations of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches to addressing nutrient deficiencies. The chapter also explores the challenges faced by consumers in determining optimal nutrients and the need for evidence-based guidance.

In this episode I’ve invited Dr. Ngo to the mic to discuss one of my favorite topics… resilience. Dr. Ngo specializes in complex chronic conditions, focusing on the risk and resilience factors in a person’s life that contribute to their pain and chronic conditions. Join us for a rich discussion on how Dr. Ngo helps […] The post Mapping Resilience with Dr. Trung Ngo #331 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Cannabinoid therapy is not all about THC and it’s not even only about cannabi therapiess! Join me as I speak to Dr. Jake F. Felice, author, clinician, educator and consultant whose vision is to advance the science and practical application of natural medicines for medical and recreational markets around the world. He dives into the […] The post Mapping Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Jake Felice #330 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

Dr. Lauren Castle is the founder of the Functional Medicine Pharmacists Alliance and a virtual consultant pharmacist with Pharm to Table. In today’s interview, Dr. Castle shares how pharmacists are weaving functional medicine and pharmacogenomics into their patient care when prescribing pharmaceuticals. Tune-in to learn how this impacts your work in practice! Click here to […] The post Mapping Medication Management with Dr. Lauren Castle #329 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

In this episode I’m pleased to welcome back Dr. Ben Lynch to help us map an audience request—SAMe. SAMe is a compound made in the body but it’s also become a popular supplement, which may not be supporting the body in the ways we hope. Dr. Lynch discusses the important role this compound plays in […] The post Mapping SAMe with Dr. Ben Lynch #328 appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.