The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Over the past decade, interest in the use of psychedelics has expanded from the recreational to the scientific. Despite this cultural shift, these natural methods are still often misunderstood. Erin invited neurologist and herbalist, Dr. Maya Shetreat, on to the podcast to discuss the healing potential of psychedelics and plant medicine. Their conversation shares how many people can (& already do) benefit from the effects of plants, along with different ways we can interact with them. If you feel drawn to the topics discussed throughout this episode, be sure to stick around until the end for steps you can take today to learn more and begin your own plant-powered journey.Timestamps(4:47) How food affects our cellular memory & neurological conditions(16:54) Understanding Master Plants to approach them with respect(26:59) Rituals to slow down, feel present & embrace the sacred(34:31) The impact of psychedelic experiences on the mind(44:28) Quantum dosing & uncovering the medicine within yourself(54:06) How to begin a relationship with Master PlantsFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/284-plant-medicine-and-psychedelicsCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure and The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The Dr. Oz Show and more. Dr. Maya is the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches earth-based programs for transformational healing, including professional training programs for psychedelic-assisted approaches. She works and studies with indigenous communities and healers from around the world, and is a lifelong student of ethnobotany, plant healing, and the sacred.

On today’s GLT episode, Erin explains why being in your own energy is a super power. She also unpacks what, exactly, that means — and how to do it. If you have a tendency to seek answers outside yourself, this one's for you. You’ll walk away from this discussion with a clearer understanding of how to TRULY access your own authenticity.Connect with Erin on Instagram here to submit questions for future episodes.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/283-be-in-your-energyCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

We often associate building muscle with spending lots of time at the gym. But building skeletal muscle is about more than just our strength and appearance — it actually plays a vital role in our overall wellness. Erin sat down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to discuss the health benefits of skeletal muscle and how the process of strengthening our muscles impacts us. Get ready for a mindset shift from focusing on what we have to lose to instead focusing on what we have to gain!Timestamps(7:13) Why traits like discipline can help or hurt(14:43) The importance of skeletal muscle & how it plays a role in different stages of your life(25:12) Ways to involve the whole family in building healthy habits that last a lifetime(29:58) The muscle-hormone connection(34:55) How body composition goes beyond appearance & links to aging diseases(40:10) How much protein you should eat (and when to eat it!) & Dr. Lyon’s favorite supplementsFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/282-building-muscleCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in family medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, Ph.D., over the course of two decades to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Find out more at DrGabrielleLyon.com.

Struggling with indecision? Listen to this. This GLT episode is for those of you who hem & haw, go back & forth, second guess yourself and ask others to weigh in every time you have to make a decision. If you're looking to cultivate more self trust in decision making, this one's for you! This is one of those episodes you'll come back to time and time again!Connect with Erin on Instagram here to submit questions for future episodes.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/281-indecisionCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

In today’s episode, Erin invites Gregory Kelly, the Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, onto the podcast to deep dive into the science behind aging. Throughout their conversation, Gregory simplifies the complex process of cellular senescence, and offers his expert insight on what we can do to support our healthiest selves as we get older. After listening to the discussion, you’ll understand how aging occurs, certain compounds to support our body’s natural elimination of senescent cells, and what you can do now to support your mind and body as you age.Funk'tional Nutrition Academy | Last week to enroll!Timestamps(5:04) The 12 Hallmarks of Aging(11:04) Autophagy: what it is & why aging cells aren’t inherently good or bad(21:11) How the dosage of senolytics impacts the immune system (27:45) Signals that show your body is affected by senescent cells (35:06) Research-backed compounds to support our body’s natural elimination of senescent or "zombie" cells (41:27) Actions to take for a healthy life as you age FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/280-science-of-agingCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Gregory Kelly is Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. His areas of expertise include cellular senescence, nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health. 

Discover effective strategies to attract clients in the health and wellness sector. Learn how to define your service transformation and validate your skills through client interactions. Overcome common barriers to client acquisition by viewing rejection as a growth opportunity. Gain practical insights on market demand and how to address client objections, ensuring you connect with your target audience eager for support.

In this episode, Erin explores how to overcome the challenges of building a thriving business. These common struggles shared by many private practice and business owners highlight two major themes: the overwhelming burden of ‘too much’, or the frustrating sense of ‘not enough’.Throughout this discussion you’ll find thought-provoking questions that will help you identify the value you hold and bring to your work. Get ready for a mindset shift – one that builds your belief in yourself by accurately identifying what’s holding you back (and how to work on it). By the end of this episode you’ll be able to take action towards confidently expanding your business with authenticity. Funk'tional Nutrition Academy | Enrollment now openTimestamps(4:13) The Expectant State(15:50) How to get started - the one question to ask yourself to find aligned action (20:09) The difference between finding clients & attracting them — the reframe that you need now(24:42) Blending the divine masculine & feminine to manifest what you want(31:07) Is your lack of confidence a lack of skills or a mindset issue? (38:19) Specific practices to call in clients FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/278-magnetism-aligned-action-businessCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

Today Erin addresses the concern, “I want to share more, but I’m afraid people will think I’m too egotistical or I’m a narcissist.” Listen in to learn why that isn’t true, and what you can learn from hearing other people’s stories.Connect with Erin on Instagram here to submit questions for future episodes!FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/277-talking-about-yourselfCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

At The Funk’tional Nutritionist, we’ve seen that lasting solutions for our clients aren’t limited to functional medicine strategies alone. This is why Team FN has always utilized a truly root cause approach to healing, with resources and support for the body AND the mind. In this episode, Erin defines the Intuitive Functional Medicine™ approach, how it can be used in practice, and why it’s so important. This episode is intentionally designed to get you to think outside of the box and shake up some of your beliefs!Funk'tional Nutrition Academy | Enrollment now openTimestamps(5:00) How intuitive medicine goes beyond functional medicine limitations(8:02) Ancient wisdom, inner knowing and the divine masculine/feminine(17:05) Tools to heal the four bodies(22:07) The stories of your body as a root cause(26:43) How to turn information into action(41:42) Why it can be harmful to treat our beliefs as truthsFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/276-intuitive-functional-medicineCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

This is the first Get Lifted Thursdays episode! On Get Lifted episodes, you get to ask Erin anything and she will give her unfiltered hot take. Today Erin will share her #1 piece of business advice and how it relates to everyone - not just entrepreneurs.Connect with Erin on Instagram here to submit questions for future episodes!FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/275-business-adviceCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram