The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

3d ago

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 connection Why food can “soothe but not satisfy,” creating an addictive loop that keeps people stuck The four MAJOR emotional triggers behind eating struggles and how each one drives different eating patterns How black-and-white diet thinking (i.e. “good vs. bad foods”) keeps people locked in restriction-rebound cycles What 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%)

Dec 9

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 desserts Why saving up for a big holiday meal by skipping breakfast or lunch can actually make digestion, energy, and cravings worse The 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 check The 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)

Dec 2

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 choices The ONE <$80 lymphatic tool that Erin swears has delivered the most noticeable skin improvements Why Erin believes “skin is an inside job” and which lifestyle factors actually make the biggest difference in aging The red light mask Erin uses daily, what it does at the cellular level, and how it helped her rosacea Which 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: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/388-clean-beauty 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%)

Nov 25

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 revenue The pivotal moment in San Diego that shifted EVERYTHING and clarified the company’s next chapter Why Erin hired an integrator, how this role works alongside a visionary, and why it was the missing link in getting her out of the weeds What Erin learned from running Manifest Your Health, and what you can expect from her new membership How 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%)

Nov 18

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 disease The must-have trio for evaluating metabolic health beyond fasting glucose: insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and uric acid The #1 liver marker missing from most CMPs and how it reflects toxin load, oxidative stress, and glutathione depletion Why TSH alone is an incomplete thyroid screen, and how thyroid antibodies can detect Hashimoto’s years earlier How 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%)

Nov 11

Everyone has a pelvic floor. We just don’t think about it until there’s a mega problem! Bloating, back pain, constipation, leaking – these symptoms are more common than you think. Erin is taking us on a deep dive of the often overlooked pelvic floor, explaining how it connects to our diaphragm, core, breath, and even our gut. You’ll learn why chronic tension, shallow breathing, and stress can lock the pelvic floor into dysfunction, why kegels alone don’t solve the problem, and how to retrain your body through intentional movement and 360° breathing. Erin speaks from her own experiences, sharing the exact cues, poses, and breathwork practices that helped her rebuild strength, relieve pain, and reconnect with her body from the inside out. In this episode: The most common symptoms of pelvic floor issues, including how constipation and gut issues play a role Why kegels alone won’t fix your pelvic floor – and what to do instead How pregnancy and postpartum changes can affect the ribs, core, and pelvic floor Why diaphragmatic breathing (not shallow chest breathing!) is the foundation of pelvic floor health Erin’s favorite yoga poses for pelvic floor release, including child’s pose, happy baby, and supported hip openers Resources mentioned: Episode 380: The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works) FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/385-pelvic-floor 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 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%)

Nov 4

What if your anxiety isn’t something to fix, but a message from your body that something needs to change? In this episode, Erin breaks down the most common hidden physiological roots of anxiety, from disrupted circadian rhythms and blood sugar imbalances, to hormonal shifts and neuroinflammation, all of which leave your body feeling stuck in overdrive! You’ll learn how everyday habits like poor sleep, under-eating, and overexposure to artificial light can create biological stress that fuels anxious feelings. More importantly, Erin explains how to decode those signals, understand what your body’s really asking for, and reconnect the dots between your physical health and emotional wellbeing, so you feel calm and grounded again. P.S. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health so you can rewire your body’s patterns and align your health with the life you want to live. In this episode: Why sunlight might be the most underrated anxiety treatment, and how living out of sync with nature’s cycles disrupts your circadian rhythm A surprising connection between skipping breakfast, caffeine on an empty stomach, and mid-morning panic Why hormone imbalances like low progesterone and thyroid issues can amplify anxiety, and what labs reveal about it The link between methylation, detox pathways, and feeling “wired but tired” How inflammation in the brain and gut dysbiosis create a feedback loop that perpetuates anxious thinking Resources mentioned: Want help identifying your root anxiety causes? 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/384-anxiety 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%)

Oct 28

What happens when your body forgets how to feel safe? In this episode, Erin is talking to Beatriz Victoria Albina, a Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing – to explore the link between codependency, perfectionism, and chronic stress. “Emotional outsourcing” develops as a survival strategy for safety, belonging, and worth, and it can leave us feeling completely disconnected from our bodies and unable to regulate our nervous systems. Bea explains how somatic awareness helps rebuild interoception, restore digestion, and rebalance the body’s stress response and HOW these patterns show up in everything from poor boundaries to physical symptoms like constipation and fatigue. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, burnout, or the pressure to hold it all together, this powerful framework will help you return home to yourself. In this episode: How emotional outsourcing shows up as “brilliant survival strategies” like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency Why we jump away from imagined cobras as self-protection, and how somatic awareness can help How chronic stress rewires your nervous system and literally halts digestion (THIS could be why you feel constipated or constantly run down!) The rise of “therapy-speak” and rigid boundary-setting, and why it has left many of us disconnected Why you need to stop outsourcing your safety, worth, and validation and begin the lifelong work of self-sourcing your own power, clarity, and calm Resources mentioned: Check out Beatriz’s book, End Emotional Outsourcing The Feminist Wellness Podcast FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/383-beatriz-victoria-albina 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 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%)