The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast Erin Holt

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!
Timestamps(3:11) What is a Sleepy Girl Mocktail?
(9:27) What causes low magnesium, why it’s so common, and how to get magnesium through food sources
(16:01) Different chelates of magnesium and the different impact and benefits they have
(20:44) Topical options for magnesium
(25:08) What is HTMA testing & why we’ve added it to our practice
(33:03) How the HTMA test can be an affordable and effective option for lifestyle and nutrition recommendations
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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!
Timestamps
(5:45) Start with in-person clients before going virtual and get clear on what you offer
(18:47) Utilize the networks you already have to grow your business
(23:55) How to structure collaborations in a way that’s mutually beneficial
(31:17) Say yes to everything & avoid niching down at the beginning
(38:09) Don’t wait until everything is perfect to get started
(47:40) Surround yourself with people that hold you to your vision
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We’ve spoken about the importance of clinical mentorship, but we’ve never given a sneak peek of what that looks like within the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy until today!
In this lab review session, Rachel Mistry, our Lead Practitioner at Team FN, supports an FNA student through analyzing functional lab tests whilst also taking into consideration the experiences and lifestyle of the patient. This case study reiterates our belief that treatment requires a whole body approach and is not one-size-fits-all.
Are you a practitioner interested in gaining more confidence and experience with functional lab testing? Enrollment into the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy spring cohort is open. There are limited seats available, so apply today!
Timestamps
(2:44) How FNA supports students & grads through clinical mentorship
(11:10) Chief complaints & diagnosis of the patient: Hashimotos, unexplained weight gain, histamine reactions, and mold toxicity
(13:27) The importance of taking into consideration her life experience with the lab test results
(22:45) How to support detoxification through lifestyle changes
(25:04) The nuances of functional lab interpretation
(30:02) How toxicity from mold or other environmental factors can inhibit treatment
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This episode is a sneak peek into one of Erin’s Q&A’s within the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Erin answers commonly asked questions from providers regarding when and how to utilize functional labs, how to leverage your intake form for the best success, the pitfalls of the industry and the reality of imposter syndrome. Although this episode may seem like it’s geared towards practitioners, this is an insightful resource to use as guidance when looking for a provider.
Registration for the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Spring cohort is now open and there are limited spots available. 
Timestamps
(11:33) When it’s a good time to start utilizing functional labs in your practice
(14:18) Why functional medicine can have a bad reputation
(19:17) Leveling up your intake form to best meet the needs of your client
(24:59) How functional lab testing tends to be overdone
(28:54) Impostor Syndrome & how to build your confidence with lab testing
(32:40) The importance of layering in one lab test at a time
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Erin was inspired to create this episode after sharing her recent stool test with clinically high levels of H. Pylori. She dives into the hotly debated topic within the industry: is H. Pylori an integral part of our health or is it something that needs to be completely eradicated? Learn the nuances behind how to test for H. Pylori, when we should treat it, and when it may be best left alone. 
Are you a practitioner who is interested in learning the nitty-gritty of H. Pylori, stool tests & gut health? Apply to the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Applications for the spring cohort are now open!
Timestamps
(7:39) What H. Pylori is and how it suppresses stomach acid
(13:00) The role H. Pylori plays in gastritis and ulcers
(16:01) Classic symptoms of stomach ulcers
(18:54) The connection between H. Pylori and other health issues
(20:17) Ways to test for H. Pylori
(27:00) Why treatment should never be solely based upon lab results
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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.
Timestamps
(12:46) Conventional medicine: how PPIs long term can cause problems
(15:29) How functional medicine can sometimes miss the mark with GERD
(17:53) Digestion 101: Digestion as a north to south process
(21:58) Troubleshooting your own reflux root cause
(28:10) Signs & symptoms of low stomach acid
(32:57) How to support yourself with reflux & treatment strategies
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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/303-acid-reflux-and-gerd
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