The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

There’s a universal theme among many of us that says we aren’t good enough unless we’re doing more, being more, creating more. Our society is set up to reward this behavior, too: from pay raises and promotions to likes and comments that say, “You’re crushing it!!” it’s hard to think you’re still worthy or enough if you slow down or take a step back.Today Erin speaks from the heart and draws from examples in her own life and business to discuss the concept of unpacking core beliefs about ourselves, how they tend to show up in our lives, and how shifting these core beliefs can radically change your life in ways you wouldn’t see otherwise. It touches on a lot of things many of us are experiencing right now (burnout, stress) and things we may be wanting to tap into or bring more into our lives (intuition, boundaries).If you’ve been waiting for a little more woo on the pod, this episode is definitely for you!In this episode:-Premise of the topic today & how this episode (inadvertently) ties into last week’s [1:24]-A new phase in Erin’s business and life [3:16]-Remembering the tenets of health [8:53]-A recap of Erin’s last year and coming to examine her core beliefs [11:10]-Responsibility and how your beliefs shape your life [20:22]-Burnout and physical ailments [23:53]-The core wound belief that you’re not doing enough [27:23]-Why it’s not other people’s responsibility to anticipate your needs or boundaries [29:08]-The danger of feeling needed in order to feel important, productive and worthy [33:05]-Why you can’t tap into or hear your intuition speaking [34:54]-How to acknowledge what doesn’t work any longer [38:49]-What to do when you’re feeling stuck [42:44]-Erin’s intuitive knowing with her Gut Program [43:27]-Why it’s OK to trust yourself [49:25]-What is NOT self-care [51:34]-Finding ways to connect with your intuition [52:41]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKNedra Glover Tawwab, therapist & author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace https://www.nedratawwab.com/Your Hormone Revival™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:118: Intuition, Energy Medicine & Personal Power https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/9/24/episode-118nbspintuition-energy-medicine-amp-personal-power123: Creating Your Morning Ritual https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/11/3/episode-123-creating-your-morning-ritual

This week Erin takes a step outside the nutrition realm to discuss authenticity, boundaries, and confidence. Someone who personifies these attributes is Daniele Della Valle, and Erin invited her on the show to talk more about what it really means to get to that place of confidence and self assuredness. If you’ve ever wondered about your triggers, struggle with boundaries or being radically honest with yourself, or are just curious how to live a more authentic life, you’ll want to tune into this episode!Daniele Della Valle is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Founder & CEO of Your Wellness Academy, the Intuitive Body Coach™ certification, Author of Happy Weight, Public Speaker, Nutrition Education Program Writer, Instructor and Mentor. Having worked in the food, wellness, clinic and private practice over the past 20 years, Daniele has had an invaluable experience that greatly contributes to her now profession as an FNTP, CEO of YOWA and former instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association.In this episode:-Intro to Daniele [1:15]-What Daniele is doing and how she got here [6:06]-Getting to the place of confidence and self assuredness [9:26]-Boundaries, family, fear, and self-preservation [15:11]-Honing your intuition [20:13]-Radical honesty and accepting that challenge is part of the process [24:16]-What our triggers reflect in ourselves [28:58]-Why personal responsibility is hard [33:34]-The sterilization of the health & wellness world [40:30]-What is a death doula? [43:24]-What does showing up authentically really mean? [46:22]-Intuitive Body Coaching [51:58]-Ethnobotany [54:03]-Shaming people for their decisions [54:41]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9the Intuitive Body Coach™ certification https://www.yourwellnessacademy.io/intuitivebodycoach (Registration opens in November, next round starts in Jan 2022)Follow Daniele on Insta https://www.instagram.com/intuitivebodycoach/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:111: Sh*t We Don't Talk About (Good Girls Gone Bad) https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-111-sht-we-dont-talk-about-good-girls-gone-bad146 | Intuitive Fasting: An Opinion Piece on Our Wellness Culture https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/9/episode-146-intuitive-fasting-an-opinion-piece-on-our-wellness-culture

One of the tenets of the Erin Holt Health practice is you can’t skip the basics. Eating a variety of whole foods is a huge piece of this, and home cooking is one of the best ways to achieve a whole foods diet. However, a lot of folks feel overwhelmed when it comes to the kitchen, and many don’t know where to start. Today Erin sits down with Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN, to unpack the barriers to entry when it comes to navigating the kitchen. They give practical advice for one pot dishes, pantry staples, maximizing time, overcoming uncertainty, and enlisting help. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll want to tune in to get some great ideas!Rachel Mistry is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine. As a soon-to-be grad of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Practitioner Certification, Rachel is well-aligned with the Erin Holt Health philosophy. With her years of clinical experience working in a prominent functional medicine clinic, we are honored and excited to have her on the team.To Rachel, being healthy is more than just what you eat or how much you exercise. It’s about taking care of yourself, nourishing your body, and having fun while doing it! Rachel’s goal is to show people that building a balanced lifestyle while addressing underlying issues is the first step in disease prevention and management.In this episode:-Introduction to the newest EHH teammate: Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN [1:06]-Premise of this episode: back to basics [3:51]-How Rachel got her start [5:21]-Tackling the “I don’t have time” issue [8:06]-Pro tips for keeping protein handy in the kitchen [14:53]-Overwhelming thoughts that sometimes keep us from cooking [17:29]-Barrier to entry: cooking time [18:55]-Sheet-pan, one-pot meals and Instant Pot meals [20:14]-Removing fear surrounding the kitchen [28:58]-Reducing overwhelm with the ingredient list [30:40]-What to do with leftovers or leftover ingredients? [32:28]-Go-to condiments and sauces [34:10]-Struggling with time in the kitchen? [37:09]-How to deal with all those dishes [39:59]-Asking for help [42:22]-Let’s talk about breakfast [45:34]-Ideas to reignite inspiration [48:23]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (LAST DAY to sign up!! Cart closes EOD May 3rd) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipErin’s Recipe Index https://www.erinholthealth.com/recipesThe Defined Dish https://thedefineddish.com/Apply to work 1:1 with Erin or Rachel! https://www.erinholthealth.com/membershipFollow Rachel on Insta https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrachel/Follow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/

This episode is a mixed bag of blood sugar-related topics, ranging from weight loss to sugar substitutes to Candida to diabetes to immunity to hormones. Erin covers it all! Listen in as she answers questions from the community and breaks down why you have more control than you think when it comes to your health. In this episode:-The question you’re nervous to ask regarding weight loss [2:12]-Kicking off part two of the blood sugar talk [11:27]-What’s the deal with sugar substitutes: are they good or bad? [11:59]-Stevia, Monkfruit, Honey, Maple Syrup [14:19]-Sugar, bloating and SIBO: is there a link? [16:59]-The issue with Candida [18:41]-Diabetes and the differences between Type 1, Type 2 & Type 1.5 [20:43]-Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of adulthood (LADA), aka Type 1.5 diabetes [25:00]-What does balancing the immune system mean? [25:58]-The gut/immune connection & how this relates to blood sugar [27:57]-Type 3 diabetes, alzheimers and the brain [31:02]-How balancing blood sugar lends to hormone balance [32:14]-Healthy aging [32:53]-Insulin resistance with normal thyroid markers? [33:27]-Signs your blood sugar is out of whack [33:48]-The problem Erin kept seeing in 90% of her clients [35:44] Resources:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (SIGN UP NOW! Starts May 3!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/2/episode-128-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss151: How to Determine the Right Amount of Sugar for You https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/4/16/episode-151

Blood sugar regulation is one of the most, if not THE most, important thing to consider when setting out to improve your health. Whether your end-goal is improved adrenal health, thyroid health, hormone balance, weight loss, brain health or increased energy...if you have dysregulated blood sugar, you can’t achieve any of those goals. This is often the first thing Erin addresses with clients in her 1:1 practice, and is THE reason she created her 4-week plan to determine your body's unique carbohydrate needs and end the carb confusion - The Carb Compatibility Project™. This episode is part one of a two-parter from Instagram Live all about blood sugar and how you can begin to tap into your own authority to determine your unique carbohydrate and sugar needs.In this episode:-Details about the CCP: what it is, who it’s for, what it does [2:19]-The one thing that can hamstring all other health goals [2:47]-Changing how you show up in the world [6:27]-Why Erin hates the “how many grams of sugar should I have” question [9:34]-Seeking permission & the importance of knowing your authority [11:30]-Why context (and ingredients) matter [13:35]-Why it’s hard to know who to trust [15:59]-What’s the difference between sugar found in foods & added sugar? [17:48]-Reframing perspective on diets for children, food and comfort [19:28]-Is sugar addictive? [22:18]-Breaking the cycle of blood sugar dysregulation [25:05]Resources:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (Sign up now! Starts May 3rd!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:150: Breaking Free From Perfectionism & Emotional Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/4/12/episode-150-breaking-free-from-perfectionism-amp-emotional-eating55: How to Tell if Your Blood Sugar is a Problem https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/4/3/episode-5526: Your Sugar Questions Answered! https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/5/22/episode-26-your-sugar-questions-answered

This episode is short, sweet and really gets to the root of what many of us struggle with when it comes to our relationship with food. Erin discusses the connection between over- or under- eating and our desire for a semblance of control, plus how we can shift our mindset around emotional eating and incorporate different intuitive practices into the way we eat and approach food. These are important concepts to think about and apply to your own life - certainly food for thought!This episode is an excerpt from a Q+A session in Erin’s Carb Compatibility Project™ program, an intuitive 4 week plan to determine your body's unique carbohydrate needs. Registration is open NOW - sign up with the link below!In this episode:-How this episode came about [1:26]-What is The Carb Compatibility Project™ & who is it for? [2:21]-Perfectionism, stress and how this relates to new diets [6:22]-What’s at the core of emotional eating and restriction [9:00]-The healing power of self-compassion [14:00]-Breaking the dichotomous thinking around food [17:28]-How to find your truth when it comes to food and diets [20:25]-Using your intuition to guide your decisions with food [22:00]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (Registration NOW open! Starts in May!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:69: Morals, Stigma, Shame & Food: The Power of Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jillian Murphy https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/7/31/episode-69-morals-stigma-shame-amp-food-the-power-of-intuitive-eating-with-dr-jillian-murphy110: Emotional Eating with Psychologist Kim Daniels https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/8/5/episode-110-emotional-eating-with-psychologist-kim-daniels

This week’s episode takes a dive into the four-phase cycle, a concept introduced in a recent interview with Le’Nise Brothers (linked below). It’s been said that the menstrual cycle mimics the phases of the moon and even our four seasons on Earth. While many discussions tend to focus only on the negative aspects of a menstrual cycle, Erin points out that each phase can be an opportunity to highlight things in our lives that need to change. Whether you’re a menstruating person or not, you can tap into this energy. This episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast breaks down the processes that occur within each of these phases, what it means energetically, and how you can harness the wisdom contained in each phase so that what once felt like a burden can be wielded as a superpower.In this episode:-The inspiration behind this week’s episode [1:58]-Triggers, attunement, and how this ties into our cycle [3:17]-Update for the Carb Compatibility Project™ [8:20]-How understanding the energetics of the four-phase cycle helps us in life [14:14]-What if you have unpredictable or no-show cycles? [16:42]-Looking to the moon to help regain and track your cycle [17:36]-Phase one: what this means in terms of energy and intuition [19:38]-Powerful practices for restoration and release [23:48]-Action, growth, and energy during the follicular phase [24:37]-Ovulation: the big one-day show [27:22]-The luteal phase: the time of discernment [30:02]-Why the luteal phase gets a bad rep and how we can harness it to our benefit [31:51]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectYour Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Sept!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormonesThe Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorshipFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:148: Periods, PMS & Hormone Strategies with Le'Nise Brothers https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/23/episode-148-periods-pms-amp-hormone-strategies

Menstruation is an inherently inflammatory process, and if you’ve got underlying inflammation going on in your body, this can cause menstruation to feel a lot worse for some folks. On today’s episode of the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast, Erin sits down with Le’Nise Brothers to answer your questions about intense periods, including hormonal shifts throughout your cycle, PMS vs PMDD, pain symptoms to pay attention to, and strategies to help feel better throughout your cycle. If you have PCOS or endometriosis, suffer from painful periods, or are wondering how you can better support your body throughout your cycle, this will be a helpful episode to tune into!Le’Nise Brothers is a registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCHNC, specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, yoga teacher and host of the Period Story podcast. She works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches, as well as increase their energy levels.Le’Nise has helped many women with hormonal issues ranging from PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy, painful, missing & irregular periods, post-natal depletion, perimenopause and menopause.She set up her practice Eat Love Move to help empower and educate women to understand their bodies, advocate for better healthcare and heal.In this episode:-One of the overarching themes of this episode [2:37]-Why Le’Nise started her podcast, Period Stories [6:32]-The opportunity in our menstrual cycles [11:12]-Energy & mood during ovulation & what that means [15:44]-PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) [19:51]-What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD? [21:38]-The effect of progesterone with PMDD [24:28]-Strategies that help PMDD [25:05]-What is “normal” with PMS and periods? [26:22]-Painful cramps during menstruation what to do to help [34:38]-Period pain symptoms that might indicate something deeper at play [37:13]-The importance of advocating for yourself [38:44]-Estrogen dominance & its impact on periods [42:22]-What is seed cycling & does it really help with hormones? [49:24]-Overthinking with food and our cycles [53:13]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 15% on your order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9More about Le’Nise https://eatlovemove.com/Find Le’Nise on Insta https://instagram.com/eatlovemoveFind Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Period Story Podcast https://eatlovemove.com/period-story-podcast/ Related episodes:48: Exploring Female Hormones & Birth Control with Dr. Jolene Brighten https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/2/14/48-exploring-female-hormones-amp-birth-control-with-dr-jolene-brighten61: Using Your Cycle to Plan Your Life: Menstruation, Ovulation & Tracking Hormones https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/5/22/episode-61-using-your-cycle-to-plan-your-life-menstruation-ovulation-amp-tracking-hormones147: Inflammation & What You’re NOT Eating https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2021/3/15/episode-147-inflammation-amp-what-youre-not-eating

In this insightful discussion, Toréa Rodriguez, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner and former pilot, shares her journey of overcoming autoimmune disease to help others achieve health transformation. She and Erin delve into the impact of missing foods on inflammation, the emotional toll of restrictive diets, and the importance of self-compassion. They explore practical strategies for navigating elimination diets in social settings and emphasize the need for a balanced approach to reintroducing foods, gut health, and microbiome diversity.

There’s a growing trend in Wellness Culture where opinions and recommendations are increasingly standardized, leaving little room for nuance or exception. Today Erin gives us a peek into how her mind operates in this opinion episode on our wellness and diet culture, and it’s centered on a recently released intuitive eating nutrition book that has a large portion of the wellness world falling into two camps: FOR or ANTI.Unfortunately this leaves a lot of folks who are simply searching for some help to think they have to “choose a side” when it comes to their health. Who’s to blame for this polarization and distortion? Where has our compassion gone? In this episode, you won’t hear Erin take a hard stand for or against this topic, or even defend her own position. Instead she asks questions about our collective reactivity - in the nutrition space and beyond - and attempts to understand what that means about us. How can we utilize that reactivity to affect the change we’re looking for? This one is certainly food for thought...In this episode:-The purpose behind this episode [2:06]-If you’re new here… [4:58]-Erin’s opinion on intuitive fasting [6:52]-Why one book is causing such a rift [11:15]-Will Cole’s approach to fasting for women [16:43]-Thin, white wellness in the greater wellness sphere [18:22]-How standardization of wellness is harmful [20:22]-Is Gwyneth Paltrow harmful to diet culture? [24:22]-Who do we blame for bad/overly simplified diet or health advice? [27:17]-Our cultural obsession with watching women fall from grace [29:38]-The lost art of critical thinking, intuition and processing different opinions on a topic [31:43]-The increasing polarization of diet and food culture [37:30]-Making space for all truths in the field of nutrition [40:02]-The importance of self-auditing [42:18]-Where the problem lies with intuition and food [43:48]-Embracing shame-free inquiry [46:41]-Hyperreactivity & the lack of middle ground in the nutrition world [47:31]-The right to choose your own path when it comes to your healing [52:41]-The importance of paying attention and asking WHY when you’re triggered [54:11]Resources mentioned:Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) https://organifi.com/FUNKBioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9Blog: On Finding Peace Amid Troll Culture https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/trollsEpisode 43: Intersectional Feminism & the Co-opting of Movements: Interview with Chrissy King https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/1/20/episode-43-intersectional-feminism-amp-the-co-opting-of-movements-interview-with-chrissy-kingThe Unplug Collective Explores How Diet Culture Is Rooted In Anti-Blackness https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2020/09/13/the-unplug-collective-explores-how-diet-culture-is-rooted-in-anti-blacknessFearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia https://amzn.to/3q0eJh3Dr. Tee Williams: Foundations of Social Justice https://imdrtee.com/foundationslive/The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-projectWomen Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything https://amzn.to/3QNRzpPThe Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love https://amzn.to/3wrfOSAFollow Erin on Insta https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/Related episodes:135: Intermittent Fasting: Who It’s For, Who It’s Not For https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/135-intermittent-fasting118: Intuition, Energy Medicine & Personal Power https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/118-intuition-energy-medicine