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Episode 350: Women’s Health & Medical Gaslighting: The Hidden Struggles of Autoimmune Disease
Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor when trying to get answers about your health? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the reality of medical gaslighting—especially for women struggling with autoimmune diseases. From misdiagnosis to being told symptoms are “just stress,” we explore why this happens, how it impacts long-term health, and what you can do to advocate for yourself. Tune in for expert insights, real stories, and practical strategies to take control of your health journey.
If you're a practitioner looking to better support clients with autoimmunity, our LIVE 4-Day Autoimmunity Training Program is for you. You'll learn clinical clues, how to assess for root causes, and empower patients to reclaim their health. Enrollment is open now—click here to sign up!
Episode 349: How Leaky Gut Triggers Autoimmunity: The Link Between Gut Health, Hormones & Chronic Inflammation
Leaky gut is more than just a buzzword—it’s a key player in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and even menopause-related health issues. Your gut barrier isn’t just about digestion; it directly impacts your immune system, hormone balance, and inflammation levels. When this barrier becomes compromised, it can trigger widespread symptoms, from brain fog and joint pain to thyroid dysfunction and insulin resistance.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the gut-hormone connection, exploring how intestinal permeability contributes to autoimmunity and why healing the gut is just one piece of the puzzle. We’ll break down the science behind leaky gut, discuss its impact on thyroid and hormone health, and share strategies for restoring gut integrity using functional medicine. If you’re a practitioner or someone struggling with chronic symptoms, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
Episode 348: The Link Between Histamine, Gut Health, and Immune System Dysregulation
Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, and more people are turning to functional medicine for answers. One emerging factor in immune dysregulation is histamine intolerance, which can manifest in a range of symptoms from digestive issues to chronic inflammation.
In this episode, we break down the connection between histamine, gut health, detoxification, and immune response. We also explore the impact of chronic stress, mold exposure, and complex treatment reactions—plus, a new training opportunity for practitioners looking to deepen their expertise.
Episode 342: What’s Up with the Cost of Functional Nutrition?
In this episode, Erin addresses a common concern: the cost of functional nutrition services, and why they may be different than conventional medicine fees. She explains what a functional approach should deliver—and why many big-name clinics fall short despite their high price tags. Learn how to prioritize your health investments, get your partner on board, and discover affordable, effective solutions to support your wellness journey.
Episode 329: 5 Things to Do to Grow Your Private Practice
This episode is for practitioners who want more from their private practice but aren’t sure where to start. Learn the methods Erin uses to guide herself through seasons of growth and development. These practices are tried and true, and we hope you find success using them, too.
If you’re looking for deeper support in growing your private practice, the fall cohort of FNA starts on October 1. Don’t wait—invest in your future self and send us your application today!
Episode 328: Inflammation Hunting- What Does It Mean?
"Inflammation hunting" is a term we use often here at TFN, but what does it actually mean? Erin sits down with Rachel, the Lead Practitioner and Lead Clinical Mentor of FNA, to discuss all things inflammation - what it is, what causes it, and how we use functional labs in our practice to take a deeper dive. This episode is great for practitioners and clients alike!
Are you a practitioner who is interested in going inflammation hunting with your clients? The fall cohort of our Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is open for enrollment. We’d love to see your application!
Episode 327: How to Increase Your Value by Adding Functional Labs to Your Practice
Simply offering to run functional labs in your practice isn't what makes them valuable—it’s being able to use them to meet your clients' needs that does. Learn the bennies of running functional labs—from validating your clients' symptoms to figuring out the next best step in treatment, and using the results to make lasting changes for your clients…and so much more.
Overwhelmed by where to start? The fall cohort of our Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is open for enrollment. We’d love to see your application!
Episode 326: Has Functional Medicine Created More Problems Than Solutions?
Inflammatory title? Totally. In this think piece, Erin discusses the drawbacks, red flags and potential issues with certain functional medicine philosophies. She's getting honest with caveats to consider with functional lab testing — including how both the placebo and nocebo effects can play a role in a patient's healing process. This episode is not only geared for practitioners who are practicing functional medicine and analyzing lab tests, but also for the client on the receiving end.
Episode 325: How to Get Hired as a Functional Medicine Practitioner
In a recent Instagram poll, Erin saw that 70% of practitioners want to run their own practice, while 30% do not. This week, Erin speaks to the 30% of practitioners who are looking to work for another company and offers some pointers from her perspective as someone in a position to hire. While credentials matter, being able to apply what you’ve learned and having the skillset to help your clients is non-negotiable. Leave this episode with tangible steps to approach a practice you'd like to work for.
Episode 309: IMPACT: A Non-Traditional Way to Build a Business
After launching podcast episode 307: Starting a Business from Scratch, Erin received a lot of questions about how she’s grown her successful multi-seven figure business in a way that’s not only highly profitable, but also deeply fulfilling.
This podcast is a live recording from the Manifest Your Wealth private group where Erin answers questions about her new program IMPACT. This program sheds light on how Erin grows a simple idea into a full blown program in a very non-traditional way - by using energy and a whole lot of self trust.
Big things coming soon! Manifest Your Wealth re-opens May 1st and IMPACT starts May 7th!
Episode 307: Starting a Business from Scratch
Erin answers the question, “If you had to start a business from scratch, what would be the first three things you would prioritize?” Erin covers the basic, more tangible topics, like starting an email list, networking with your existing community and getting confident speaking about what you offer. She also dives into more unpopular opinions, like getting started before you have everything perfect and avoiding niching down at the start. Although Erin mentioned three takeaways, you’ll get more than expected from this episode!
Enrollment for our spring cohort of the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is now open & spaces are limited. Apply today!
Episode 302: Ambition & Adrenals | Why highly ambitious people burnout - and what we can do about it
Are you an entrepreneur or a highly ambitious person that seems to be stuck in the “go-go-go” mentality and may benefit from learning when and how to rein it in? If so, this episode is for you. Erin uncovers the common hormone imbalances she sees in highly ambitious people and how our culture fosters an environment for burnout. Erin explains tools to rewire your self-image and identity to ensure you put your body before your business.
Episode 299: Manifest Your Wealth: Money Mindset
Today’s episode is a bit different. Erin talks about how she renegotiated her relationship with money, receiving and abundance over the past 5 years. And how this allowed her to take her company from under 6 figures to over 7 figures in just a few short years. But don’t get it twisted - it’s not just about the money, it’s about the IMPACT that this has allowed TFN to create.
We all have money stories and narratives. We have a collective money story, based on the society we live in. We also have a personal money story, based on how we were raised, our upbringing and our own unique experiences in life. We need to look at both to understand why we believe what we believe – especially if we’re looking to create a new and different relationship with money and wealth.
There’s always room to improve your money mindset, and this episode is gonna get the ball rolling. To keep it going, join Erin in her brand new training series, Manifest Your Wealth.
Episode 279: How Do I Get Clients? | GET LIFTED
Today's GLT episode provides a peek into the business content from the Funk'tional Nutrition Academy. The module shared today addresses a question from practitioners and business owners alike: "How do I get more clients?"