The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast

Melissa Schreibfeder
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Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, founder of the Functional Nurse Academy, hosts The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, where she provides practical education in functional medicine and business strategy for nurses ready to practice differently. Each episode features a variety of clinical insights, real-world application, and inspiring success stories from FNA graduates who are building thriving functional practices. 

  1. 1d ago

    The Legal Side of Functional Nursing with Healthcare Attorney Pam Girardi

    👉Claim "The Legal Do's and Don'ts of Functional Nursing" A legally reviewed guide for functional medicine nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/legal Can RNs and LPNs incorporate functional medicine into their work—and how can they separate informed legal guidance from inaccurate advice and fear-based marketing? In this episode, Melissa Schreibfeder, welcomes healthcare attorney Pam Girardi for a candid conversation about the legal side of functional nursing. Focusing primarily on non–advanced practice nurses, including RNs and LPNs/LVNs, they explore supplement recommendations, nutrition education, functional lab testing, and the distinction between wellness support and medical diagnosis or treatment. Melissa and Pam also address how misunderstandings about functional medicine can lead to inaccurate legal advice, and discuss fear-mongering tactics that exaggerate threats of lawsuits or license loss to sell expensive legal services. Pam explains why evaluating a nurse’s actual services, license, and applicable state requirements matters more than making assumptions based on terminology. This conversation offers practical insight for nurses who want to pursue functional wellness services with greater clarity and confidence. This episode is educational and does not constitute individualized legal advice. Pam's website: www.girardilegal.com Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  2. Oct 22

    The Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmunity with Dr. Amy Myers

    This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In this episode of the Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, Melissa welcomes Dr. Amy Myers, MD, an influential voice in functional medicine and two-time New York Times bestselling author, to explore nutritional interventions and her four-pillar approach reversing autoimmunity. They discuss gut health, reducing toxic exposures, addressing infections, and the roles of stress and trauma. Dr. Myers explains her concept of the autoimmune spectrum and how she individualizes dietary changes to support healing.  Guest Links: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Take Back Your Health Podcast The Autoimmune Solution  The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook  The Thyroid Connection Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  3. Oct 20

    COVID-19 Hospital Protocols Roundtable: A Nurse's Courageous Testimony with Jenna Hadley Johnsen RN

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Hadley Johnsen, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC a Functional Nurse Academy student who testified at Senator Ron Johnson’s roundtable examining COVID hospital protocols, patient rights, and concerns about treatment decisions. Jenna recounts losing her father and describes how hospital visitation policies prevented her from being at his bedside to properly advocate for him. We discuss barriers to accessing repurposed medications, concerns about remdesivir, and nurses’ responsibility to question harmful and unethical hospital protocols. I am so grateful to have courageous nurses like Jenna in our community who speak up for patients and call for transparency and accountability. Show Links: Jenna's website: https://www.seedsofhealingarts.com/ Watch Senator Johnson’s Covid Roundtable here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XnM7Y6maRE&t=9434s Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  4. Oct 8

    The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution: Testing, Nutritional Support, and Recovery with Dr. Kasia Kines

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In this episode of the Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, I welcome Dr. Kasia Kines, DCN, MS, MA, author of The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, to explore the often-overlooked role of EBV in chronic fatigue and complex illness. We discuss EBV testing, why laboratory results must be considered alongside symptoms and medical history, and her approach to nutritional and botanical support for recovery. Our conversation also explores stress, environmental exposures, emotional health, and spiritual well-being as essential considerations in whole-person care. For functional nurses supporting clients who have spent years searching for answers, this episode highlights the importance of listening, encouraging informed decisions, and offering hope. Guest Links: https://kasiakines.com/ https://ebvhelp.com/ Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  5. Sep 30

    Developing a Functional Psychology Framework as a Nurse: Kim's Story

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In this episode of the Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, I’m joined by Rev. Kimberly Carter, RN, BC-FMP, BC-FHNC, a Functional Nurse Academy graduate, to explore her journey from nursing to developing her Functional Psychology framework, The Carter Algorithm. Kim shares how her approach examines the underlying beliefs and protective behaviors that can keep people stuck in recurring patterns of self-sabotage, even when they want to change. We discuss trauma, identity, nervous system stress, and the mind-body connection, along with the roles of faith, forgiveness, and self-reflection in healing. Guest Links: www.conscioushealthsolutionsllc.com https://www.tiktok.com/@conscioushealthso Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  6. Sep 25

    Specializing in Healthy Aging and Performance as a Functional Nurse: Kristina’s Story

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy  I’m joined by Functional Nurse Academy graduate Kristina Morros, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), functional health coach, and founder of Paddle Performance Health and Get Healthy or Get Dead. We discuss how she helps clients pursue healthy aging and explore the roles of sleep, nutrition, movement, hydration, stress management, gut and thyroid health, and informed healthcare decisions in supporting performance, recovery, and long-term wellness.  Guest Links: · https://paddleperformancehealth.com/ · https://gethealthyorgetdead.com/ · https://gethealthyorgetdead.substack.com/ · https://facet58consultants.com/ Functional Nurse Academy is the nation’s leading and most comprehensive functional nursing education program for LPNs, RNs, and NPs Founded in 2022 by Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  7. Sep 16

    Lyme Disease, Mold Illness and Emerging Therapies with Dr. Eric Potter

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In today’s episode of the Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Potter, MD, IFMCP, founder of Sanctuary Functional Medicine, to discuss chronic Lyme disease, mold-related illness, and the growing recognition of chronic Lyme by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We explore why Lyme disease can be so complex, its potential connection to mold illness, emerging treatment strategies, and Dr. Potter’s concerns regarding the development of new Lyme disease vaccines. Guest Links https://sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SanctuaryFunctionalMedicine https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryfunctionalmed/ Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

  8. Sep 9

    From Functional Nurse to Food-System Innovator: Functional Ingredients and Optimal Nutrition — Lillian’s Story

    This Episode is Brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy  Many foods marketed as “clean,” “natural,” or “high-protein” may not provide the ingredient quality or nutritional value consumers expect. Melissa talks with Functional Nurse Academy graduate Lillian Mueller about evaluating nutrition labels, choosing high-quality protein sources, and incorporating functional ingredients that support women’s nutrition. Lillian also shares how she combined her nursing experience, functional medicine education, and entrepreneurial vision to co-found MÜV+Her, a protein bar brand created specifically for women. This conversation offers practical nutrition guidance while showing functional nurses how their expertise can extend beyond traditional practice and inspire innovative approaches to improving the food system.  Guest links: Website >>     muvbars.com Facebook Instagram: @muv_her Listeners can use code FNA10 for 10% off their first MÜV+Her order at muvbars.com. Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com Join Melissa live at her next webinar for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration Melissa’s next live webinar for all other healthcare professionals and certified health and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com/webinar-registration Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com  This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio

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Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, founder of the Functional Nurse Academy, hosts The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, where she provides practical education in functional medicine and business strategy for nurses ready to practice differently. Each episode features a variety of clinical insights, real-world application, and inspiring success stories from FNA graduates who are building thriving functional practices. 

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