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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 12/02/2025

    Erin Holt’s 2025 Clean Beauty Picks That Actually Deliver | Ep 388

    Which clean beauty tools, products, and routines are actually worth the investment? Erin is sharing ALL of her favorite gadgets and gizmos, the items she’s tested, loved, and repurchased, plus the ones she regrets spending money on. You’ll hear about the red light mask that noticeably helped her rosacea, to facial cupping, collagen, tinted moisturizers, and the OneSkin formulas she swears by that have truly made a difference in her skin health. But we’re also digging into a much deeper layer of the beauty conversation: how the $6.3 TRILLION dollar wellness industry uses shame-driven messaging to convince women they “need” more products to be healthy or attractive. Erin explains why foundational habits like nutrition, hydration, movement, and stress support matter far more than any $100 face cream, and how to stay grounded when the marketing tries to convince you otherwise. Think of this episode as your go-to clean beauty guide that’s practical, honest, and NOT rooted in fear-based selling! In this episode:The $6.3 trillion wellness industry’s favorite tactic, and how shame marketing silently shapes your beauty choicesThe ONE $80 lymphatic tool that Erin swears has delivered the most noticeable skin improvementsWhy Erin believes “skin is an inside job” and which lifestyle factors actually make the biggest difference in agingThe red light mask Erin uses daily, what it does at the cellular level, and how it helped her rosaceaWhich high-end products earned a permanent place in Erin’s routine… and which expensive gadget she almost never touches Resources mentioned: Bioma Bloomside Botanicals Bon Charge Red Light Masks - 25% off through Dec. 31, 2025 Cecily Braden Lymphatic Brush The Facial Cupping Expert Frownies Goop Beauty Lift + Depuff Eye Masks NuFACE Microcurrent Facial Toning OneSkin Lip Mask, Face Topical Supplement - use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase Organifi Collagen, Green Juice Powder - use code FUNK for 20% off RMS Beauty Seald Wellness Face Tape - use code ERINHOLT15 Episode 314: Skin Vitality & Natural Botox with The Facial Cupping Expert Episode 382: Struggling With Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  a...

    46 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Behind the Scenes of The Funk’tional Nutritionist with Erin Holt: Vision, Team Shifts & A New Membership in 2026 | Ep 387

    Erin hit a breaking point last year. Her business was growing, but the behind-the-scenes reality was unsustainable. Instead of muscling through, she tore everything down, embodied the CEO / visionary role, and rebuilt the entire operation from the inside out. This episode is a raw, behind the scenes peek at the major shifts she’s made inside The Funk’tional Nutritionist since then, and how creating more clarity, spaciousness, and systems elevates the support clients receive. You’ll also hear the hot-off-the-press details of her new brain–body membership, which is an evolution of Manifest Your Health, designed to help you move from chronic overwhelm into genuine physical and emotional safety. Erin explains why real transformation requires time, repetition, and nervous system stability, which is exactly why this ISN’T another rushed 6-week program. Join the waitlist here! In this episode: How Erin’s org chart turned into a “sunflower” and the surprising ripple effects this had on her creativity, mood, and revenueThe pivotal moment in San Diego that shifted EVERYTHING and clarified the company’s next chapterWhy Erin hired an integrator, how this role works alongside a visionary, and why it was the missing link in getting her out of the weedsWhat Erin learned from running Manifest Your Health, and what you can expect from her new membershipHow healing actually happens, including the role of repetition and titration, and why you can’t “manifest” or rewire anything when your body is in survival mode Resources mentioned: Join the waitlist for Erin’s new brain-body membership here. Check out the book Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/387-behind-the-scenes  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 (Use code FUNK to save 15%)

    1h 3m

  8. 11/18/2025

    What Labs Should I Ask My Doctor For? Basic Blood Work (& Beyond) | Ep 386

    Most people walk out of their routine doctor’s appointments with “normal” labs and zero clarity about why they’re tired, inflamed, or not feeling like themselves. In this episode, Erin breaks down what your CMP, CBC, and lipid panel actually measure, and why routine bloodwork often misses the early signs of metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, thyroid issues, and nutrient depletion. So what are the best add-on markers to ask for that will give you a genuinely comprehensive picture of your health? From fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c, to thyroid antibodies, ANA, HS-CRP, ferritin, vitamin D, and GGT, Erin provides critical context about each of these – and how each one uncovers clues your doctor’s standard panel never will. P.S. Download our FREE bloodwork checklist for the exact labs Erin recommends in this episode.  In this episode:Why “normal” blood work doesn’t always mean “optimal,” and how functional ranges reveal imbalances years before diseaseThe must-have trio for evaluating metabolic health beyond fasting glucose: insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and uric acidThe #1 liver marker missing from most CMPs and how it reflects toxin load, oxidative stress, and glutathione depletionWhy TSH alone is an incomplete thyroid screen, and how thyroid antibodies can detect Hashimoto’s years earlierHow markers like ANA, ferritin, HS-CRP, and RBC magnesium work together to uncover hidden inflammation and autoimmune activity Resources mentioned: FREE GUIDE: The 19 Blood Tests You Should Ask For Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Episode 212: A Functional Medicine Approach to Labs FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:  https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/386-bloodwork-labs  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 Senolytic (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%)

    29 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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