What does a day of eating look like for a 40-year-old functional nutritionist focused on hormones, health, and longevity? In this episode, Erin shares her gluten-free, dairy-free daily routine, blending over 15 years of experience with her personal journey managing autoimmune illness and disordered eating. With practical tips and insights tailored for women in their 40s, Erin highlights how intentional, nutrient-dense choices can support both health and happiness.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Erin’s health journey

(8:23) Grocery Staples: Essential ingredients for gluten-free, dairy-free meal prep

(24:15) Breakfast and Lunch Ideas: Easy, nutrient-dense recipes for busy days

(38:31) Dinner Strategies: Quick and healthy meals with protein, veggies, and starches

(44:57) Snacks and Desserts: High-protein snacks and indulgent yet healthy treats

(49:15) Nutrition Programs: How to join the Functional Nutrition Collective for expert guidance

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Advice can be amazing—or a total miss—depending on who it is for and who it’s coming from. That’s especially true when it comes to hormones, where one-size-fits-all solutions from TikTok and Instagram don’t work. In this episode, Erin clears up the confusion about cortisol’s role in the body, addresses popular trends like adrenal cocktails and cortisol face, and discusses what high and low cortisol levels really mean for your health. Learn why lowering cortisol doesn’t always lead to weight loss and how to navigate testing options to get the most accurate results.

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Timestamps:

(7:41) Is cortisol always bad for you?

(15:53) Adrenal cocktails: Are they legit and do you need to be drinking them?

(20:49) Most common reasons for high cortisol and low cortisol

(31:07) Cortisol face – is it real?

(33:49) Does lowering cortisol lead to weight loss?

(35:41) Different methods to test cortisol

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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.

Timestamps:

(6:11) Why functional medicine fees might be different than conventional medicine fees

(9:13) How the cost of functional medicine is directly related to the time and attention you receive

(16:01) Individualized treatment plans vs. templated treatment plans

(21:47) Being strategic with functional labs to be impactful but mindful of expenses

(27:08) Considering the availability and accessibility of your practitioner

(33:36) Ways to prioritize health spending and get your partner on board

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In this episode, Erin is joined by The Funk’tional Nutritionist’s new practitioner and Collective Community Manager, Nicole Antes, RD. They dive into creating an Autoimmune Healing Toolkit—a personalized approach to managing autoimmune conditions and supporting your body during flares. Nicole shares her extensive experience working with clients with autoimmunity, emphasizing the importance of addressing both symptoms and root causes to rebalance the immune system.

Interested in working with Nicole in our Functional C.A.R.E. Method™ 1:1 services? We have limited spots available to get started! Send us your application here.

Timestamps:

(09:50) What is an autoimmune healing tool kit?

(17:30) Diet recommendations for autoimmunity

(22:42) How to figure out food triggers

(31:26) Lifestyle considerations for autoimmunity

(37:00) Importance of supporting detoxification

(39:14) Supplements to support autoimmunity

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/341-building-your-autoimmune-toolkit

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Erin is teaching you how to balance your hormones using the 5 key elements of hormone health in today's re-release of a fan fave episode. Do these things and you WILL balance your hormones.

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Timestamps:

(3:27) Enhance your hormonal health with these dietary strategies

(5:45) Balance your hormones by balancing your blood sugar

(7:54) Why movement is medicine & what specific types of movement supports hormones

(13:07) Skeletal muscle & insulin - why it matters

(17:35) Supporting your hormone detoxification by decreasing your exposure to toxins

(29:00) Nervous system: balancing hormones from the brain down & why perfectionism drives hormone imbalance

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/340-balance-your-hormones-in-under-an-hour

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We’re sure you’ve heard of women who are afraid to strength train because they don’t want to get too bulky. Tune in to this week’s episode with Erin’s Intuitive Personal Trainer, Kris Lollis, to debunk that myth and learn what true strength training is, along with its importance for hormones, longevity, bone density, and overall quality of life.

Kris Lollis is an intuitive personal trainer with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. Currently serving as the Director of The Tide, a strength studio in Dover, New Hampshire, Kris is passionate about coaching and mentoring both clients and fellow fitness professionals to embody holistic and sustainable health and wellness practices.

Timestamps:

(6:50) Importance of awareness with movement

(9:33) Where to start with strength training

(15:59) How your breath impacts movement

(19:57) What is true strength training?

(28:49) Cycle syncing – modifying your workouts for your hormones

(33:20) Mind-muscle connection

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/339-muscle-and-mindset

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With all the health tools on the market, how do you know which ones are worth the investment? That's what we're getting into today — with Erin's honest opinion & feedback. Tune in to hear her favorite health tools and gadgets from 2024, including clean beauty tools, face masks, wearable — and walkable — devices and more. Some of these might make it to your holiday wish list...and some might make it to the naughty list! These are the unfiltered updates you all have been asking for!

Timestamps:

(5:18) Rosacea, acne, or other skin issues? This gadget is hugely helpful!

(15:17) The full download on walking pads

(20:36) Grounding mats: worth the hype?

(34:02) The gadget Erin recently purchased (that she never thought she would)

(34:02) Favorite clean beauty products

(42:10) Follow-up on GLP-1 probiotics

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https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/338-fave-health-tools-gadgets-2024

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Struggling with constipation, looking to detox, or improve your mental clarity? Colon hydrotherapy might be a really helpful tool for you. Joanna Stanescu joins Erin on today’s episode to discuss all things colon hydrotherapy - common misconceptions, benefits, contraindications, and what to expect if you’ve never received one before. 

Joanna Stanescu is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath and Colon Hydrotherapist. She owns The Root Chakra inside South Bay Holistic Spa located in South San Jose, CA.

Timestamps:

(3:52) What is colon hydrotherapy?

(8:10) Common myths and misconceptions

(18:09) Benefits of colon hydrotherapy

(29:35) Contraindications for colon hydrotherapy

(32:14) How often should you go for a session?

(33:36) Why you should look at your poop daily

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Overcoming chronic pain requires an understanding of how different parts of the body (and the mind) influence each other in the healing process. Today’s podcast guest, Dr. Perry Nickelston, focuses on healing chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. What this conversation emphasizes, however, is the fact that nothing heals in isolation. 

Erin and Dr. Perry delve into why blood flow and lymphatic health are essential for the health of the rest of the brain/body (and visa versa), the importance of the vagus nerve, diaphragmatic breathing and how it keeps the lymphatic system pumping efficiently, the lymph and brain health, and more. 

Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo. 

Timestamps:

(10:58) The lymphatic system and its relation to chronic pain

(19:06) Why our body parts cannot heal in isolation

(33:24) How concentrating on pain can keep you unwell

(42:58) Interplay between brain health and lymph health

(50:08) The diaphragm: the unsung hero of functional medicine

(1:00:47) The importance of the vagus nerve

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Do you tend to take the path of least resistance during the holiday season and tell yourself you’ll get back on the healthy lifestyle train in January? There’s a way for you to set non-negotiables around your nutrition, movement, and mindset so you can continue caring for yourself (and show up better for your loved ones, too). Tune in to learn some crowd-pleasing recipes, calendar tricks, mindset shifts, and supplements that will help you feel your best through the end of the year—and beyond!

(10:06) Intentional travel & why I don't leave food to chance

(14:24) My favorite healthy holiday dishes to share

(24:49) Building movement into your calendar this season

(27:50) How to use your community to hold you accountable

(28:49) Does self-care make you feel guilty?

(34:20) Supplements I use for extra support

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