We often associate building muscle with spending lots of time at the gym. But building skeletal muscle is about more than just our strength and appearance — it actually plays a vital role in our overall wellness.

Erin sat down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to discuss the health benefits of skeletal muscle and how the process of strengthening our muscles impacts us. Get ready for a mindset shift from focusing on what we have to lose to instead focusing on what we have to gain!

Timestamps

(7:13) Why traits like discipline can help or hurt

(14:43) The importance of skeletal muscle & how it plays a role in different stages of your life

(25:12) Ways to involve the whole family in building healthy habits that last a lifetime

(29:58) The muscle-hormone connection

(34:55) How body composition goes beyond appearance & links to aging diseases

(40:10) How much protein you should eat (and when to eat it!) & Dr. Lyon’s favorite supplements

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in family medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, Ph.D., over the course of two decades to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Find out more at DrGabrielleLyon.com.

Struggling with indecision? Listen to this. This GLT episode is for those of you who hem & haw, go back & forth, second guess yourself and ask others to weigh in every time you have to make a decision. If you're looking to cultivate more self trust in decision making, this one's for you! This is one of those episodes you'll come back to time and time again!

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In today’s episode, Erin invites Gregory Kelly, the Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, onto the podcast to deep dive into the science behind aging. Throughout their conversation, Gregory simplifies the complex process of cellular senescence, and offers his expert insight on what we can do to support our healthiest selves as we get older. After listening to the discussion, you’ll understand how aging occurs, certain compounds to support our body’s natural elimination of senescent cells, and what you can do now to support your mind and body as you age.

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Timestamps

(5:04) The 12 Hallmarks of Aging

(11:04) Autophagy: what it is & why aging cells aren’t inherently good or bad

(21:11) How the dosage of senolytics impacts the immune system

(27:45) Signals that show your body is affected by senescent cells

(35:06) Research-backed compounds to support our body’s natural elimination of senescent or "zombie" cells 

(41:27) Actions to take for a healthy life as you age

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Gregory Kelly is Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. His areas of expertise include cellular senescence, nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health. 

Today's GLT episode provides a peek into the business content from the Funk'tional Nutrition Academy. The module shared today addresses a question from practitioners and business owners alike: "How do I get more clients?"

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In this episode, Erin explores how to overcome the challenges of building a thriving business. These common struggles shared by many private practice and business owners highlight two major themes: the overwhelming burden of ‘too much’, or the frustrating sense of ‘not enough’.

Throughout this discussion you’ll find thought-provoking questions that will help you identify the value you hold and bring to your work. Get ready for a mindset shift – one that builds your belief in yourself by accurately identifying what’s holding you back (and how to work on it). By the end of this episode you’ll be able to take action towards confidently expanding your business with authenticity.

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Timestamps

(4:13) The Expectant State

(15:50) How to get started - the one question to ask yourself to find aligned action

(20:09) The difference between finding clients & attracting them — the reframe that you need now

(24:42) Blending the divine masculine & feminine to manifest what you want

(31:07) Is your lack of confidence a lack of skills or a mindset issue?

(38:19) Specific practices to call in clients

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Today Erin addresses the concern, “I want to share more, but I’m afraid people will think I’m too egotistical or I’m a narcissist.” Listen in to learn why that isn’t true, and what you can learn from hearing other people’s stories.

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At The Funk’tional Nutritionist, we’ve seen that lasting solutions for our clients aren’t limited to functional medicine strategies alone. This is why Team FN has always utilized a truly root cause approach to healing, with resources and support for the body AND the mind. In this episode, Erin defines the Intuitive Functional Medicine™ approach, how it can be used in practice, and why it’s so important. This episode is intentionally designed to get you to think outside of the box and shake up some of your beliefs!

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Timestamps

(5:00) How intuitive medicine goes beyond functional medicine limitations

(8:02) Ancient wisdom, inner knowing and the divine masculine/feminine

(17:05) Tools to heal the four bodies

(22:07) The stories of your body as a root cause

(26:43) How to turn information into action

(41:42) Why it can be harmful to treat our beliefs as truths

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This is the first Get Lifted Thursdays episode! On Get Lifted episodes, you get to ask Erin anything and she will give her unfiltered hot take. Today Erin will share her #1 piece of business advice and how it relates to everyone - not just entrepreneurs.

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Perimenopause is a significant shift in a woman’s life, and brings with it a mix of mental and physical changes that often comes with little support. On today’s episode, Erin sits down with Lauryn Mohr, the newest member of Team FN and FNA student, to dive deep into this transformative time. Lauryn’s unique background in integrating functional health modalities within a conventional health model makes her the perfect guest to shed light on navigating perimenopause. By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how to accurately identify perimenopause, ways to approach it holistically, and strategies for an empowered journey in this phase of life.

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Timestamps

(5:53) Conventional and functional approaches - can they coexist?

(9:59) The perimenopause timeline and epigenetics

(16:44) Common physical and emotional symptoms of shifting hormones

(20:42) Tools to reconnect with your body

(30:53) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): what it is and why it’s heavily debated

(41:00) Foundational strategies to balance hormones

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Lauryn Mohr is a nutrition practitioner with over a decade of experience. After earning her Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Exercise Physiology & Advanced Nutrition, she held various roles for a prominent health club corporation. With a passion for educating along with her clinical experience in functional medicine, Lauryn is another headhunted practitioner of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy.

Back to school and the transition to fall has become synonymous with busyness. In this episode, Erin addresses the “chaos energy” that can accompany times of change. She explains how food plays an impactful role on your mental state, and why it’s important to evaluate food choices for both yourself and your family. Throughout this episode you’ll hear thought-provoking questions designed to help you assess the impact of busyness on you and those around you — and alternatives for a more positive effect. This is not your typical “back to school” conversation!

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Timestamps

(6:09) School lunches, food cravings and the brain

(12:22) Using food as a grounding anchor

(14:30) The ripple effect: your reactions and how they influence others

(23:21) How to set intention for massive change

(24:42) Why you default to “busy” — and what it means

(31:59) Questions to reflect on during times of transition

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