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Holistic Health | Real Food Nutrition | Functional Medicine | Mind-Body Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.
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- Yesterday47 min
When Physical Solutions Aren't Enough: The Nervous System Root of Chronic Illness | Ep 419
Mindset work, subconscious healing, and brain rewiring are everywhere right now, and Erin is here for it.In this replay episode, Erin breaks down why healing is a both/and situation. Your mind, beliefs, nervous system, emotions, and energetic patterns matter big time, but so do labs, inflammation, hormones, gut health, and what’s happening on a physiological level.Erin shares real client examples, while talking about the fear loops, symptom stories, identity patterns, and emotional roots that can keep chronic symptoms stuck on repeat, and why sometimes the next layer of healing is not another protocol, but a completely new way of relating to your body.P.S. For less than $2 a day, you can completely rewire your body and health in the Manifest Your Health app.In this episode:Why some chronic symptoms become neuroplastic or hardwired into the brain and nervous systemHow pattern interrupts, brainwave states, self-compassion, shadow, and somatic release fit into Erin’s approachThe dangers of symptom-tracing Facebook groups, and how they can sneakily lock you into a “sick person” identityWhat practitioners need to understand before trying to lead clients through deeper mind-body healing workResources mentioned:Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy are now open! If you’re ready to become a certified functional health practitioner, apply now.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Experiencing symptoms? It could be related to your gut.Want more of Erin?Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/419-nervous-system-healing Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)
- 1 weeks ago41 min
The Acid Reflux Episode: GERD, H. Pylori & the Root Cause Deep Dive | Ep 418
If acid reflux keeps showing up, the answer isn’t always “too much acid” and it’s not always as simple as popping antacids either.In this replay episode, Erin breaks down what might actually be driving reflux, from the way digestion moves through the body to the little valve between your stomach and esophagus that can let acid sneak back up where it does not belong. She also gets into why stress, overeating, pregnancy, gut imbalances, bile, sleeping position, and even old emotional patterns can all be part of the picture.If you’ve been avoiding spaghetti sauce, waking up with burning in your chest, or wondering whether H. pylori is the reason for EVERYTHING, this episode will help you zoom out and look at the bigger digestive picture.P.S. Check out Erin’s FREE Digestive Guide to learn the real reasons behind low stomach acid.In this episode:What cocktails, coffee, chocolate, peppermint, overeating, pregnancy, and certain medications all have in commonThe “one-trick pony” problem with running a GI-MAP and calling it root cause careWhy acid-blocking drugs are meant for short-term use, and what happens when stomach acid gets suppressedWhy bitters are one of Erin’s favorite tools for getting digestive juices flowing (plus, the treatment strategies she recommends)Resources mentioned:Get Erin’s FREE Digestive Guide.Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy are now open! If you’re ready to become a certified functional health practitioner, apply now.Uncover the hidden root causes behind bloating, fatigue, and hormone imbalances with The Gut Panel.Join Erin’s 20 day audio course, Manifest Your Wealth to rewrite your money stories and bring more abundance into your life.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. You can join anytime for less than $2 a day.Want more of Erin?Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/418-acid-reflux-gerd Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram<a href="https://organifi.com/F
- 2 weeks ago52 min
What Is Chronic Inflammation? Root Causes, Lab Markers & How to Lower It (+ Case Studies) | Ep 417
Erin is soaking up the Maine sun for a couple of weeks, so today we’re pulling a biggie out of the vault: an episode all about inflammation hunting.Yes, diet and lifestyle matter big time. But sometimes someone is doing “all the right things,” eating well, moving their body, taking care of themselves… and the math still isn’t mathing.Erin and TFN lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, IFMCP, FHP-C, are breaking down what inflammation actually is, what symptoms and labs can raise red flags, and how they use deeper testing to figure out what’s keeping the immune system irritated and overwhelmed. They also get into gut health, blood sugar, gluten sensitivity, low beneficial bacteria, secretory IgA, calprotectin, cortisol, melatonin, mold, heavy metals, and why sometimes the answer is not a protocol.P.S. Applications are officially open for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, Erin’s 14-month practitioner training and mentorship. Apply now!In this episode:The blood work, GI-MAP, DUTCH, and OAT clues Erin and Rachel look at when inflammation is suspectedWhy Erin says the “basics” are not basic, and why skipping them can keep people stuck at 20% betterThe secretory IgA cycle that keeps people catching everything that goes aroundWhy eating more (not fasting harder!) was the missing piece for one client’s blood sugar, gut, and weightThe chronic UTI case study that shows why functional medicine is really about quality of lifeResources mentioned:Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy are now open! If you’re ready to become a certified functional health practitioner, apply now.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Experiencing symptoms? It could be related to your gut.Want more of Erin?Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/417-inflammation Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram<a href="https://organifi.com/FUNK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Embody Your Magic: Human Design, Intuition & Self-Sourcing with Aycee Brown | Ep 416
What does it mean to embody your magic? In this episode, Erin talks to psychic channel, medium, spiritual guide, teacher, and author Aycee Brown to get into allllll the tools: astrology, numerology, human design, mediumship, metaphysics, manifestation, intuition, and the ways they can help you come back to yourself.Aycee shares what human design helped her understand about herself as a projector, the difference between intuition and anxiety, and why discernment is going to matter more than ever in a world full of misinformation, clickbait, and people trying to hijack your brain.In this episode:What coffee shops, neighborhood dogs, and daily interactions can teach you about your magicHow tools like astrology, numerology, and human design can help you come back to yourselfThe “bricks” that block your intuitive gifts, and why healing helps you access what was already thereWhy reading a physical book might be one of the most underrated spiritual practices right nowResources mentioned:Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy are now open! If you’re ready to become a certified functional health practitioner, apply now.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Aycee’s book, Embody Your Magic: Create the Life Of Your Dreams Through Astrology, Numerology, Mediumship, Metaphysics, and Human DesignConnect with Aycee on her website, Instagram, TikTok, or on YouTube.Want more of Erin?Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop.Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/416-aycee-brownCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (g
- Jun 23, 202639 min
Healing Timeline: Expectation vs. Reality | Ep 415
After working with hundreds of 1:1 clients (and thousands across all of TFN's offerings), Erin has noticed some VERY predictable patterns in the healing process. And spoiler alert: healing rarely looks the way people think it's going to!What happens during "the dip" and why do so many people feel like quitting around months 3 and 4? Erin gets into the expectation vs. reality gap that keeps people stuck on the hamster wheel of healing, the nervous system patterns that surface when things start changing, and the difference between feeling “good enough” and feeling like a completely different human. If you're in a season where you're questioning your progress, doubting your body, or wondering if anything is ever going to work for you, this might be the episode you need most.In this episode:The dopamine hits that come from finally getting answers, labs, and a planWhy Erin doesn't want you to depend on practitioners, protocols, or wellness influencers foreverThe surprising reason clients start pushing their boundaries around months 7 and 8Why feeling amazing, overdoing it, and crashing can actually be a sign that your world is expanding (!)The importance of embodiment and why it’s a part of Erin’s C.A.R.E methodResources mentioned:Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Experiencing symptoms? It could be related to your gut.Famesick by Lena DunhamEpisode 397: Die-Off During Gut Healing: What’s Normal, What’s Not, & What To Do NextEpisode 406: You Can’t Manifest Your Way Out of a Dysregulated Nervous SystemWant more of Erin?Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/415-healing-timeline Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin<
- Jun 16, 202631 min
PCOS Got a Glow Up (And What PMOS Means for Women’s Health) | Ep 414
PCOS just got a glow up. This wildly misunderstood condition affects 1 in 8 women and 170 million women worldwide, and has officially been renamed PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. In this episode, Erin is joined by TFN lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, IFMCP, FHP-C, to talk about why this name change matters.Rachel breaks down why the old PCOS label created so much confusion, and how PMOS can impact metabolism, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, skin, fertility, mental health, and more. This is a whole-human conversation about a whole-body condition, because women are more than “just hormones walking around,” and this condition was never just about the ovaries.In this episode:Why PCOS was renamed PMOS, and how the new name reflects what’s actually happening in the bodyThe four PMOS archetypes Rachel sees most often: insulin-resistant, inflammatory, adrenal, and post-pillHow perfume, dryer sheets, and what’s under your kitchen sink can all matter for endocrine healthThe fertility case study that had surprisingly little to do with the ovaries themselvesResources mentioned:Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Experiencing symptoms? It could be related to your gut.Want more of Erin?Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/414-pmos Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing Powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
- Jun 9, 202648 min
Clinical Pearls from IFM 2026: GLP-1s, Preconception Care & Emotional Wellness | Ep 413
Sometimes you go looking for that one cutting-edge clinical pearl, and what you actually get is a full body reminder of why this work matters.After taking the TFN team to the IFM conference in San Diego, Erin is sharing her honest reflections and biggest takeaways, including the conversations that made her feel like functional medicine is moving in a hopeful direction.She gets into GLP-1 tapering, preconception care, women’s health, emotional regulation, practitioner burnout, and community as medicine. Plus, emotional wellness is FINALLY entering the chat!P.S. Applications for the fall cohort of the Functional Nutrition Academy open soon! Join the waitlist.In this episode:Why the IFM conference reinvigorated Erin, even if the curriculum wasn’t what she expectedSeeing Dr. Terry Wahls in person, and why she was an OG expander for Erin’s autoimmune healingHow GLP-1s may not have to be “forever drugs” when tapering and satiety signals are used skillfullyThe “health-to-isolation pipeline” and why healing in a cocoon is powerful… until it starts making your life smallerResources mentioned:Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop.Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.Episode 368: Perimenopause Isn’t Just About Hormones: What Every Perimenopausal Woman Should Know Before Starting HRT with Dr. Deanna MinichEpisode 409: Trying to Conceive? This Fertility Case Study Is For YouEpisode 411: The GLP-1 Follow Up: Side Effects, Microdosing & Ozempic CultureFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/413-ifm-recapCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
- Jun 2, 202634 min
The Neuroscience of Reality: Why Change Doesn’t Always Stick | Ep 412
A physical transformation doesn’t automatically change the story you’re living inside. You can lose the weight, change the labs, clear the symptoms, hit the goal… and still feel like the same OG version of yourself. In this solo episode, Erin is talking about the “neuroscience of reality” – how your brain uses old beliefs, past experiences, and predictive patterns to construct what you see, how you feel, and what you think is possible for you. This episode is all about self-sabotage. Erin explains how the brain filters millions of pieces of information down to a tiny fraction of conscious awareness, and how understanding this can create a massive amount of compassion for yourself in the healing process. P.S. The Manifest Your Health app was built to support this exact process! Join today.In this episode:The question Erin asks when she looks at labs: what did this person have to sacrifice, silence, or over-function through to get here?Why healing can start to feel like a hamster wheel when you’re only working with one “fractal” of yourselfHow Erin’s eating disorder recovery and autoimmune diagnosis deepened her understanding of self-attack biologyWhy the 1970 kitten study explains “behavioral blindness” and how your brain can filter out parts of realityResources mentioned:Manifest Your Health is our neuroscience backed membership designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally break out of the symptom loop. Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.Apply to work with us 1:1 here.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/412-neuroscience Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi Supplement Powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing Powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Creatine (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
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