Episode 280: The Science of Aging & Cellular Senescence with Gregory Kelly, ND
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Episode 280: The Science of Aging & Cellular Senescence with Gregory Kelly, ND

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.

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.

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Episode 278: Magnetism & Aligned Action in Your Business
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Episode 278: Magnetism & Aligned Action in Your Business

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.

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Episode 276: The What & Why of Intuitive Functional Medicine™
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Episode 276: The What & Why of Intuitive Functional Medicine™

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!

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Episode 274: Supporting the Perimenopause Transition
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Episode 274: Supporting the Perimenopause Transition

Perimenopause is a significant shift in a woman’s life, and brings with it a mix of mental and physical changes that often comes with little support. On today’s episode, Erin sits down with Lauryn Mohr, the newest member of Team FN and FNA student, to dive deep into this transformative time. Lauryn’s unique background in integrating functional health modalities within a conventional health model makes her the perfect guest to shed light on navigating perimenopause. By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how to accurately identify perimenopause, ways to approach it holistically, and strategies for an empowered journey in this phase of life.

Lauryn Mohr is a nutrition practitioner with over a decade of experience. After earning her Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Exercise Physiology & Advanced Nutrition, she held various roles for a prominent health club corporation. With a passion for educating along with her clinical experience in functional medicine, Lauryn is another headhunted practitioner of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy.

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Episode 273: Re-Imagining the Back to School Busy
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Episode 273: Re-Imagining the Back to School Busy

Back to school and the transition to fall has become synonymous with busyness. In this episode, Erin addresses the “chaos energy” that can accompany times of change. She explains how food plays an impactful role on your mental state, and why it’s important to evaluate food choices for both yourself and your family. Throughout this episode you’ll hear thought-provoking questions designed to help you assess the impact of busyness on you and those around you — and alternatives for a more positive effect. This is not your typical “back to school” conversation!

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Episode 272: The Candida-Skin Connection
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Episode 272: The Candida-Skin Connection

Candida, a type of fungus, can trigger skin issues when it overgrows. Dealing with these conditions goes beyond just a topical treatment — oftentimes it’s an inside job.

Here at The Funk’tional Nutritionist, we regularly see clients with skin concerns, so today Team FN dives into the intricate relationship between fungal overgrowth and its effects on the skin. By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a solid grasp of what causes Candida overgrowth, how to recognize it, and effective ways to find relief.

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Episode 271: Simple Strategies for Anxiety Relief
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Episode 271: Simple Strategies for Anxiety Relief

In this episode, Erin shares specific and accessible practices for anxiety, many of which are free and can be utilized right away. These strategies aren’t just helpful for immediate relief — they can also become daily rituals that will invite a better connection with your thoughts and your anxiety’s messages for you.

A continuation of last week's episode on anxiety root causes, this conversation will give you clear strategies and resources to start feeling good again.

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Episode 270: Understanding Anxiety & the Brain-Body Connection
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Episode 270: Understanding Anxiety & the Brain-Body Connection

Anxiety can feel like a heavy burden that keeps you from doing the things you love and being your healthiest self. However, navigating anxiety becomes far more manageable once we understand how it happens and harness it as a means of communication with our body.

On today’s episode, Erin delves into the foundational aspects of anxiety. This includes a breakdown of the brain’s physiological response when anxiety is triggered, as well as an exploration of the seven most common causes of this mental state. For real-world strategies, Erin shares solutions to anxiety that can transform it from a burden to a pathway for self-awareness and healing. You can use the tools in this episode to uncover what your anxiety may be telling you, learn how to listen to its signs, and support your overall well-being.

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Episode 269: What I Eat in a Day (& Why)
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Episode 269: What I Eat in a Day (& Why)

Recently, Erin was approached by the Los Angeles Times to share her insights on navigating diet culture. With the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice we encounter daily, finding personal solutions can be quite a struggle. One of the questions raised during the interview was about the impact of "What I eat in a day" posts on social media, which sparked the idea for this insightful episode.

Tune in as Erin shares her thoughts on evaluating nutrition advice and what to look for in a trusted source. Erin also walks through exactly what she eats in a day, how she fuels her body to be the healthiest version of herself — and why. This episode will give you the confidence to pick and choose what best suits your own life. There are tons of specific recommendations that you don’t want to miss!

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Episode 268: Collagen Sourcing, Alignment in Business & Ethical Consumer Practices with Mae Steigler of Organifi
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Episode 268: Collagen Sourcing, Alignment in Business & Ethical Consumer Practices with Mae Steigler of Organifi

Have you ever wondered where your collagen comes from? A recent article on the sourcing of several popular collagen brands has people concerned and feeling less confident in how to identify ethically sourced ingredients. To tackle the topic of ethical sourcing head-on, Erin sat down with Organifi’s CEO, Mae Steigler. As a company that has always prided themselves on responsible and transparent sourcing of their ingredients, we knew this would be an insightful conversation.

Join Erin and Mae as they delve into a critical discussion about supplement sourcing during this conversation - including why Erin’s stance has changed on supplementation in general over the years. As two CEOs who run their companies with similar core values, Erin and Mae also explore team dynamics, and how the concept of alignment in business relates to the company’s purpose and community.

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Episode 267: It’s Not Always Your Mind (But Sometimes It Is)
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Episode 267: It’s Not Always Your Mind (But Sometimes It Is)

Did you know that recurring or “chronic” symptoms are actually “neuroplastic” or hardwired into the brain and nervous system? When symptoms are chronic and hardwired, the solutions are no longer ONLY physical. Since chronic symptoms have a mind and nervous system component, it’s imperative that we address them from a mind and nervous system perspective, too.

Tune into today’s discussion on the importance of respecting the mental, emotional, and energetic aspects of the body, how to do so without bypassing what's happening at the physical level, and why fixating on one path or another can cause missed opportunities for full healing.

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