The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Erin Holt
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Low Energy? Here’s How to Get It Back | Ep 396

    Constant stimulation and social media algorithms are draining our life force every single day and keeping us stuck in cycles of nonstop scrolling and reactivity. So what does that mean for your energy, your focus, and your creativity? And how do we interrupt that pattern? You’ll learn how boredom (yes, boredom!) is one of the most unglamorous, but powerful tools for resetting your nervous system, sparking creativity, and reclaiming your energy. Erin is also sharing the EXACT experiments she’s playing with right now, from morning phone boundaries to intentional mind-wandering, and how small shifts in attention can open up a totally different way of moving through your day. In this episode:How social media and doomscrolling hijacks your dopamine and trains your brain to be reactiveWhy constantly “optimizing” your health or habits can backfire when your nervous system is overloadedHow daydreaming and being bored on purpose can give you a creative edgeThe worst thing you can do when you wake up in the morning, and how to interrupt the patternWhat types of accounts Erin has been intentionally unfollowing on social media Resources mentioned: Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health Erin’s two favorite books on creativity: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/396-energy  Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)  LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get...

    43 min

  2. JAN 27

    Prone to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395

    If your “normal” winter cold has a habit of spiraling into a full-blown sinus or ear infection, this episode is your prevention wake-up call so you can stop the cycle. Erin is sharing her favorite strategies that are simple and unglamorous, but will keep things moving. You’ll learn why dry air is not your friend (hello winter and airplanes!), how a humidifier can help keep mucus thin, and why nasal a neti pot or even just saline spray is one of the easiest ways to physically rinse out irritants and pathogens. Erin also offers an important PSA on humidifiers you won’t want to miss. In this episode: Why dry air can slow your sinuses’ natural clearing system and let pathogens linger longerThe nightly habit Erin forgot to do, and why it matters so much for keeping mucus thin and drainage movingNeti pot vs. saline spray and how each option can help physically remove viruses, bacteria, allergens, and pollutantsThe “helpful but can backfire” list of add-ons to consider when you’re prone to infections after a coldThe humidifier warning most people miss and the quick way to spot when humidity is getting too high Resources mentioned: Erin’s Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier and Miro Humidifier Digital Hygrometer Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Order The Gut Panel. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/395-sinus-health  Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)  OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code...

    28 min

  3. JAN 20

    Building a Board of Directors for Your Life | Ep 394

    If you’ve been taking in alllll the health, wellness, business, and self-improvement advice, this episode is your permission slip to start curating your own intentional “board of directors.” These are the people who will help you steer the ship and hold the line for your vision when you want to default into old patterns. You’ll learn Erin’s journaling exercise for filtering your influential inner circle into four categories: candle blower-outers, the safety police, light protectors, and expanders, so you can quickly spot who’s fueling your growth and who might be holding you back. Erin also shares how she chooses truth-tellers and experts for her own board (some she knows, some she pays, some don’t even know her!), plus practical ways to “meet” with your board regularly. Even if you are not a CEO of a company, you are the CEO of your LIFE, and the right board can help you stop playing small and start moving forward. In this episode:How Erin runs a regular “board meeting” with herself to evaluate decisions, track growth, and stay aligned with the life she’s intentionally buildingHow to identify the “candle blower-outers” who feel subtle, but consistently dim your ambition and confidenceWhy the “safety police” mean well, but can still keep you tethered to what’s familiar instead of what you wantThe difference between “light protectors” who love you and true expanders who prove your next level is possibleHow asking “where is my ship pointed right now?” can immediately reveal which voices deserve decision-making power Resources mentioned: Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/394-board-of-directors Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi 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 Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon...

    49 min

  4. JAN 13

    5 Things You Need to Know & Consider Before Starting a Gut Healing Protocol | Ep 393

    We’re bringing it back to the gut! If you’ve ever started a gut protocol and thought, “Why do I feel worse?” or “Why did this work… and then completely fall apart?” this episode is for you. Erin is sharing what a gut protocol is, why going straight into antimicrobial “kill” mode can backfire, and how ignoring the body’s internal environment can lead to flare-ups and stalled healing. You’ll also learn Erin’s five step B.L.A.S.T framework to make your gut protocol results stick: think Bowels, Liver, Adrenals, Secretory IgA, and Trauma. Your nervous system has EVERYTHING to do with gut results, and a more supportive, whole-body approach helps the body do what it already knows how to do: heal. In this episode: Why jumping straight into antimicrobials is a red flag and can overload your systemWhat Erin’s sudden wine reactions, hives, and crushing headaches reveal about histamine and gut imbalanceHow constipation and sluggish detox pathways can turn a healing protocol into nonstop reactions and flare-upsWhy chronic stress hormones sabotage gut immunity, digestion, and your ability to clear infectionsHow unresolved trauma and a dysregulated nervous system can keep the body stuck in survival mode Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Order The Gut Panel. Listen to the TFN client case study episode with Meg O’Neill. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/393-gut-healing-protocol Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code...

    42 min

  5. JAN 6

    Intention Setting for 2026: How to Create Change That Actually Lasts | Ep 392

    If you achieved ALL of your 2026 goals, how would you feel? How would it change your life? This episode is going to flip everything you think you know about intention setting, and why it matters. Instead of focusing on rigid goals or relying on willpower, Erin explains how aligning your 2026 intentions with who you want to become can naturally shape your choices around food, health, and daily habits. It’s normal for discomfort, uncertainty, and old urges to creep in when you’re on the cusp of making big changes, but this is evidence that it’s working! You’ll also learn all about EFT (or tapping) as a tool to calm the nervous system, plus Erin’s most supportive frameworks you can return to long after the new year energy fades. In this episode:Why your brain hunts for evidence that your “I am…” story is true, and how that keeps recreating the same food patternsThe fork in the road moment that makes people quit in week two, and why feeling confused can mean the change is workingHow to use future-self decision making so you stop waiting to feel ready before you actThe reason analytical, detail-focused people can get stuck in nutrition change, and how to be a needle-moverA guided EFT tapping approach to loosen “I can’t” beliefs and replace them with capability, worthiness, and trust Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/392-intention-setting Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi 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 Stem Cell (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%)

    54 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Healing Isn’t a Test Result: What This TFN Client Meg O’Neill Learned About Mindset, Data, and Patience | Ep 391

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how slow healing can be, or caught yourself searching for ONE answer that will finally explain everything, this episode is for you. Erin is sitting down with TFN client Meg O’Neill to explore what happened when she learned how patience, mindset, and functional testing work together over time. Together, they unpack Meg’s client case, including recurring infections, acid reflux, blood sugar instability, and elevated liver markers – and why none of those symptoms told the full story on their own! Erin digs into why testing matters, what “under the hood” data can uncover about gut bacteria and gluten reactions, and how to stop missing root causes by assuming hormones are always the culprit. Meg also shares the small, but meaningful changes that helped her build momentum on her health journey, including removing dairy and gluten. In this episode: How Meg’s current season of life changed the kinds of health and work habits she was willing to sustainWhy putting labels on your health (like blaming all your symptoms on perimenopause) can delay real answersHow functional testing played a critical role in Meg’s care and helped move her beyond guessing or trial-and-errorThe data behind low Secretory IgA and low beneficial bacteria, and what it means when you’re constantly getting sickThe small shifts Meg focused on to improve her energy and digestion without overhauling her entire life Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Meg is a social media strategist and content creator who helps women show up authentically online. Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/391-meg-oneill  Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)  OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)

    50 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Food Isn’t a Willpower Problem: The Emotional Roots of Eating Patterns with Ali Shapiro | Ep 390

    If you’ve ever felt stuck cycling between food rules, emotional eating, and guilt, this conversation offers a completely different perspective. Erin and holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro are talking about eating disorders, cultural norms, GLP-1s, self sabotage, and why food struggles are actually about unmet emotional needs. Ali explains how many people unknowingly stay trapped in black-and-white thinking around food (swinging between restrictive diets and “anything goes” eating),  while missing the deeper drivers behind these patterns. You’ll learn how to recognize common emotional triggers that drive eating behaviors, including burnout, anxiety, self-doubt, and loneliness, and why food can soothe these feelings without ever truly resolving them.   In this episode:How food can become a stand-in for unmet needs around safety, belonging, and emotional connectionWhy food can “soothe but not satisfy,” creating an addictive loop that keeps people stuckThe four MAJOR emotional triggers behind eating struggles and how each one drives different eating patternsHow black-and-white diet thinking (i.e. “good vs. bad foods”) keeps people locked in restriction-rebound cyclesWhat it means to move toward body-led eating and how to trust your internal cues instead of outsourcing decisions to diets, trends, and experts Resources mentioned: Truce With Food Find Your Food Stage Ali’s Podcast, Insatiable FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/390-ali-shapiro   Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi 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 Stem Cell (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%)

    1h 1m

  8. 12/09/2025

    Thriving Through the Holidays: A Masterclass in Boundaries & Self-Care | Ep 389

    The holidays don’t have to mean burnout, digestive chaos, and throwing all your healthy habits out the window. They can be fun AND joyful too! In this episode, Erin shares part of a powerful masterclass from TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, FHP-C, who offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, nourished, and calm throughout the busiest time of the year. You’ll learn how to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with the “eat what you want, add what you need” approach, prep smart for travel with supportive snacks and supplements, and build daily routines like walking, breathwork, and screen-free time to support your nervous system and energy levels. Women are so often the caretakers, the peacekeepers, and the chronic “yes-sayers”. Putting yourself first can feel hard, but the holiday season is actually the perfect time to set boundaries and practice self-care! In this episode: The simple “eat what you want, add what you need” mindset Nicole uses to enjoy holiday dessertsWhy saving up for a big holiday meal by skipping breakfast or lunch can actually make digestion, energy, and cravings worseThe yummy protein-rich snacks, electrolytes, and digestion aids Nicole packs in her holiday travel toolkit How herbal teas with lemon balm, passion flower, skullcap, or holy basil can keep your stress in checkThe importance of walking after meals to aid blood sugar and digestion Resources mentioned: Apply to work with Nicole1:1 here! TFN Travel Guide: How to Stay On Track While Traveling FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/389-holiday-thriving Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK)  OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)

    33 min
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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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