Episode 333: Functional Stool Testing: What It Is & How to Know If You Need It
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Episode 333: Functional Stool Testing: What It Is & How to Know If You Need It

If you have obvious GI symptoms going on (digestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, acid reflux, loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or sluggish bowels) you might want a stool test. But there are some non obvious conditions that also have a GI component, such as autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions, that would also benefit from results of a stool test. Learn about functional stool testing, what it is, how you know if you need it and how it can help you. 

Interested in having your stool test analyzed by Team FN? Sign up for The Gut Panel - our new program designed to give you more insight as to what your root cause may be. Limited to 10 spots!

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Episode 332: Coffee Enemas: The Whys, Whats and Hows
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Episode 332: Coffee Enemas: The Whys, Whats and Hows

Are you experiencing bloating, belching, pain with eating, or heartburn? These symptoms can be due to constipation, sluggish bowels or trapped gas. To find relief in times of digestive discomfort, coffee enemas can be a great resource. Learn how coffee enemas can support your body’s natural detoxification process and gut-brain connection as well as how to properly set one up and what to expect afterwards. 

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Episode 331: All About Digestive Enzymes
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Episode 331: All About Digestive Enzymes

Are you in the middle of a stressful season and experiencing digestive issues like gas, bloating, constipation, or nausea? You’re in the right place! If you have your diet and lifestyle dialed in, you may need some extra digestive support—like digestive enzymes! Learn about the root causes of low digestive enzymes and stomach acid (such as H. pylori and SIBO), as well as how to determine which digestive enzymes may be the best fit for you and how to incorporate them into your routine.

Looking for more support in diving into the root cause of your low digestive juices? Opt into our FREE Digestive Guide, or take a deeper dive with our 1:1 membership, with spots opening next month to get started!

Feel like you’re doing all the basics and are still catching every cold that goes around? It may be time to take a deeper dive. We’re accepting clients in our 1:1 membership and would love to see your application!

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Episode 312: Estrogen Dominance & Detox: What You Need to Know
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Episode 312: Estrogen Dominance & Detox: What You Need to Know

Grab your DUTCH test and your headphones because this episode is a companion guide to your test, specifically the estrogen section. Learn the symptoms of estrogen dominance, how excessive estrogen can lead to diseases like PCOS and endometriosis, and why estrogen dominance is so common in this day and age. If you suspect you have estrogen dominance, you’ll learn about the supplement and food as medicine approaches we use in practice to help balance hormones. The biggest take-away from today? Never underestimate the importance of regular bowel movements.

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Episode 308: Sleepy Girl Mocktails, Minerals & HTMAs
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Episode 308: Sleepy Girl Mocktails, Minerals & HTMAs

Erin brings Rachel, the Lead Practitioner for Team FN and Lead Clinical Mentor of the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, on this episode to discuss the popular TikTok and Instagram trend- The Sleepy Girl Mocktail. Surprisingly, not all trends are bad and this is one we can get behind! You’ll learn why magnesium is important, how common deficiencies are (and why!) and ways to increase your magnesium levels through supplementation and topicals. Rachel dives into the newest functional lab test we’ve introduced to our 1:1 Membership- the HTMA test, and shares how it can be an effective and affordable way to find lifestyle and nutrition recommendations for her patients. This is a great episode for both clients and practitioners alike!

Interested to learn more about how to run HTMA tests in your own practice? Enrollment into the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy spring cohort is now open and spots are limited!

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Episode 303: All About Acid Reflux & GERD
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Episode 303: All About Acid Reflux & GERD

Erin explains how digestion works in the body and how dysfunction in any part of the process can lead to acid reflux & GERD. Learn how conventional medicine treatment can often mask the underlying root cause of GERD and potentially exacerbate the issue. Erin discusses the common foods and medications that contribute to reflux and simple ways to support yourself in your treatment journey.

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Episode 289: Probiotics: Are They Worth It?
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Episode 289: Probiotics: Are They Worth It?

Probiotics are a 77 billion dollar industry (2022) and are expected to grow even more in the next decade. We all know how important gut health is, so if there is an easy solution to our tummy troubles, we’re gonna take it. Since we’re spending a lot of money on probiotics, we should probably ask the question…are they worth it?

Today's show uses the current research to explain what probiotics CAN do, and what they probably CAN’T do. After listening, you can determine for yourself: should you be using them, and if so, what kind?

Erin will also discuss specific ways to introduce probiotics & prebiotics with success – including what she refers to as “Microdosing Probiotics” for folks who are ultra sensitive. You’ll also learn overall strategies to support your microbiome and build a better gut!

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Episode 257: Leaky Gut, Microbiome, & Digestion | Legacy Series

Episode 257: Leaky Gut, Microbiome, & Digestion | Legacy Series

Terms like “leaky gut” and “microbiome” are buzzwords in health these days–so much so that practitioners sometimes jump to prescribing a leaky gut protocol without understanding what’s going on in the whole body.

This episode gives an overview of gut health from top to tail and explains where things can go wrong. There is a WEALTH of information in this discussion–Erin talks about autoimmunity, hormones, and the impact of the modern environment on our gut health. Stay tuned until the end for actionable tips on how to improve your gut health and microbiome diversity!

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Episode 256: Healthy Travel Hacks

Episode 256: Healthy Travel Hacks

Staying healthy while traveling doesn’t have to be a challenge–it just takes planning ahead and knowing some tips and tricks! Being in a different place and off your normal schedule can throw your system off-balance, but these hacks will help you stay happy and healthy while on the road.

This episode responds to listener questions Erin received after returning from a week-long trip. After listening to this episode, you will come away with healthy snack ideas for the plane, the best supplements to bring while traveling and why, how to eat and drink on vacation without derailing your immune system, post-travel best practices, and more.

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Episode 248: Why You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut
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Episode 248: Why You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome if they aren’t used properly, so it’s important to know the root cause before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. And it’s especially important to seek professional help rather than self-diagnosing and treating with potentially harmful remedies.

In this episode, Erin takes a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies (spoiler alert: they have similar problems), why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing, and how to safely support your gut health at home. This conversation is also great for practitioners seeking to learn more about how to treat the gut safely and effectively!

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Episode 231: Manifest Your Health™: SIBO, IBS, GERD & Constipation
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Episode 231: Manifest Your Health™: SIBO, IBS, GERD & Constipation

Get a taste of how Erin blends functional medicine, energy anatomy & intuitive medicine in her unique functional alchemy approach.

This Manifest Your Health™ coaching episode addresses a listener’s struggles with SIBO, IBS, GERD & constipation. Podcast listener Hillary is a classic example of someone stuck in the symptom ⇒ diagnosis ⇒ prescription of conventional medicine (without feeling better).

Erin discusses strategies to feel better, as well as functional lab testing to gather more information. She also offers insight into the emotions and energetics behind Hillary’s symptoms to help her figure out what is at the TRUE root of her ongoing health issues.

This is a great episode for anyone struggling with ongoing SIBO, IBS, constipation - or any practitioner who works with clients with GI disorders!

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Episode 207: Gallbladder, Bile, Gut Health & Hormones: What You Didn’t Know
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Episode 207: Gallbladder, Bile, Gut Health & Hormones: What You Didn’t Know

When it comes to overall gut and hormonal health, the gallbladder is an unsung hero. It plays a crucial role not just in digestion and your ability to access nutrients in food, but also with detoxification and your hormone systems. 

Unfortunately early gallbladder issues are often missed in conventional treatment, leading to the formation of gallstones and eventual gallbladder removal surgery. While there are certainly instances when gallbladder removal is necessary, removing the gallbladder typically doesn’t resolve the gallbladder issue. This is because it doesn’t address WHY the gallbladder issues arose in the first place. It’s not a root cause approach.

Today Erin packs an information-heavy episode all about the importance and roles of the gallbladder, bile production, and alerts you to some of the warning signs you may be having issues with your biliary tract. The purpose of sharing this is so you can not just take in this information and comprehend it, but to really take preventative measures BEFORE you get to the point of surgery.

If you deal with bloating, acid reflux, constipation, hormonal issues, thyroid issues, leaky gut, and particularly if you’re female (and over 40)… you’ll want to listen up!

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Episode 131: Can't poop? Constipation & Gut Health
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Episode 131: Can't poop? Constipation & Gut Health

I’m getting to the bottom of your constipation in this episode. Our gut health is tied to every other system in our bodies, so if you’ve got constipation, there’s a good chance something else isn’t working well, either. This is an information-packed episode filled with stats, studies, anecdotes and all the information you need to get your bowels moving again.

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