15-minute Matrix

When it comes to the topic of conditioned food hypersensitivity we clearly cannot separate the mind from the body. Today on the podcast Wendy Busse takes us into the inner workings of the limbic system and how "poor health self-perception" leads people to feel that food is dangerous. This is such a rich and important episode, so please perk up your ears and give this conversation a good listen! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Wendy Busse’s work, click here For an example of the Simplified FAST Model Wendy Mentions click here Go here for Wendy’s blog on Calming the Limbic Systems Overreaction to Food Related Episodes: Episode #120 where Alex Howard Maps The Sympathetic Nervous System on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #156 Where Mindy Gorman-Pultzer Maps Eating Disorder Recovery on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today I'm excited to bring Dr. Mark Burhenne back to the mic to talk about mouth taping. Sleeping at night with your mouth open (hello to most of us!) alters the microbiome of the mouth and today Dr. B illuminates issues ranging from the root causes of mouth breathing to the role that nitric acid plays in premature aging. This episode is filled with actionable steps and wisdom from my favorite Functional Dentist. Anybody ready to do a mouth taping challenge with your client community? Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to find Dr. B’s Book ‘The 8-hour Sleep Paradox’ To get your hands on the Book “Breathe” that Dr. B mentions click here Related Episodes: Episode #147 where Dr. Burhenne Maps The Oral microbiome on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #70 where Allison Post Maps Breath on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Glutamate is an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter, and it also plays a role in energy regulation. While we naturally produce it and can get it from whole foods, our current food supply introduces excesses that lead to over-stimulation and neurotoxicities. Dr. Katherine Reid illuminates the many problems that glutamate can cause in the body and brain, and the steps we can take to support our clients in regulating their exposure to this excitotoxic chemical. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Katherine Reid click here Related Episodes: Episode #116 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa Maps Microglia on The 15-Minute Matrix Episode #79 where Dr. Vincent Pedre Maps Endotoximia on The 15-Minute Matrix Episode #25 where Dr, Dan Kalish Maps Food Cravings on The 15-Minute Matrix Episode #1 where Dr. Alan Gaby Maps Magnesium on The 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

I'm excited to introduce you to Dr. Yael Joffe. In today’s episode she’ll speak into the importance of understanding nutrigenomics in relation to low penetrance SNPs. This reframe around what gene variants mean in our practice and how we can work with them to influence outcomes was music to my ears. Get ready for a quick but deep dive into the many ways that diet and lifestyle can truly influence the expression of our genes. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Yael Joffe and 3x4 Genetics click here To access the article that Dr. Joffe mentions click here Relate Episodes: Episode #10 where Tom Malterre Maps Sulforaphane on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #111 where Andrea Nakayama Maps Nutrition on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #11 where Dr. Ben Lynch Maps Glutathione on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

On today’s Special Nutrition Therapy Series Dr. Michael Klaper speaks about the importance of including essential nutrients in the diet. As you likely know, essential nutrients are factors that your body does not make on its own, but that it needs to function. Dr. Klaper shares his practical knowledge that’s essential for inviting optimal health. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Klaper click here Relate Episodes: Episode #14 where Magdalena Wszelaki Maps Flax on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #162 where Dr. Paul Saladino Maps Linolenic Acid of the 15 Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

On today’s podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Nkem Ndefo about the complex realm of “safety”–particularly in relation to race and the racial injustices that many face and have for generations. "Safety is an internal job," says Nkem. We cannot create safety for anyone if we ourselves don't feel internally safe. This episode is required listening for any coach or clinician who's actively in practice during this pivotal moment in history. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Nkem Ndefo and her work click here To access the Anti-Racist Resource Nkem mentions click here For a list of Rachel Yehuda’s, PhD work click here Related Episodes: Episode #164 where Thomas Hubl Maps Collective Trauma on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #120 where Alex Howard Maps the Sympathetic Nervous System on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #157 where Dr. Sydne Ford Maps Racial Injustice during Covid-19 Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix Special Nutrition Therapy series we have one of our very own FxNA Nutrition Counselors, Megan Liebmann, talking to us about a subject near and dear to her heart– Culinary Herbs. And the timing could not be better! Herbs are the leaves, roots, buds, seeds, berries, and flowers of edible and medicinal plants that have been used for thousands of years to flavor our food and today, Megan takes us deep into the many ways in which these plants can also support and nourish the body. Tune-in to have some fun and get inspired! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Click here to learn more about Megan Liebmann and her work in our virtual Clinic To learn more about the Functional Nutrition Alliance Clinic click here For herbal tips you can follow Megan on Instagram Click here for Mountain Rose Herbs, Megan’s favorite place to buy bulk herbs Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today on the podcast I've invited Dr. Ben Lynch back to the mic to bring us deeper into the inner workings of homocysteine. As you likely know, homocysteine is a natural chemical in the body that comes from the food we eat. It’s actually good for us--when produced in the right amounts. We’ll go deep into the methylation cycle so that we can better understand how to support patients who are struggling with high or low homocysteine. Pull up your pathway planner and let’s get mapping! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Ben Lynch click here To get your hands on Dr. Lynch’s book ‘Dirty Genes’ click here To get your hands on Dr. Lynch’s Pathway Planner click here For more on the Methionine Loading Test click here Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today I'm excited to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague Ricki Heller who will speak into compliance while on a restricted diet. Making dietary changes is a journey. And for many, this is a journey that requires your patience, understanding and leadership regarding why the change is important and how we might get there. Get ready for some ‘Art of the Practice’ clinical pearls! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Ricki Heller click here Click here for a link to Ricki’s free workshop, Healthy Through the Holidays To find Ricki’s books, including the one I co-authored, click here Click here to download your free copy of my Stick With It Ebook Here’s the link to BJ Fogg’s book ‘Tiny Habits’ Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Melissa Colin defines parasites as organisms that live inside of other organisms, and can often wreak havoc on myriad body systems and functions. On this episode of the podcast she highlights our understanding of their impacts, as well as the many practices that we as clinicians can implement to support clients mitigating parasitic infections. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Melissa Colin click here Related Episode: Episode #119 where Dr. Christine Schaffner Maps Detoxification on The 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today’s podcast is an important reminder to teach our clients to look at the actual ingredients on a food label and not just the nutrition facts. And it’s why I'm excited to invite Mira Dessy, the Ingredient Guru, back to the mic. Mira provides grounded education on Allulose–what it is, where to look for it, and why it's important we watch out for this chemically altered sweetener that’s appearing in more and more “healthy” food products. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Mira Dessy click here To get you hands on Mira’s book The Pantry Principle: how to read the label and understand what's really in your food click here Related Episode: Episode #89 where Mira Maps Carrageenan on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome Dr. Shiroko Sokitch to the mic to talk into the healing powers of love. We all need a dose right now! “Love is the most healing power in the universe”, and when we look at love as a mediator in our healing protocols, we uncover the many ways it has the potential to mitigate challenges we encounter in many body systems, including the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. Big takeaway: Give a dose to get a dose! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Shiroko click here To get you hands on her book ‘Healing When it Seems Impossible: 7 Keys To Defy The Odds’ click here Related Episodes: Episode #35: Dr. Venu Julapalli Maps Therapeutic Love on The 15-Minute Matrix Episode #32: Dr. Lindsey Berkson Maps Oxytocin on The 15-Minute Matrix Episode #163: Dana Frost Maps Heart Rate Variability on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Welcome to the 15-Minute Matrix special Nutrition Therapy series. This is the mid-week release where we dive into the approaches, practices, dietary theories and healing foods that have been used in the most successful practices, across the globe, and throughout history. Today I’m diving back into the archives to hopefully bring us a bit of relief in these stressful and unusual times. This is a podcast that I recorded with my friend and fellow nutritionist, Trudy Scott on the the topic of GABA. In a time of great unrest with potential unknowns we and many of our clients and patients may be experiencing some anxiety, so we on the team at the Functional Nutrition Alliance, thought this particular episode could provide some keys to relief. So let’s roll back to this replay of episode #63 and the reminder of how to find our natural calm. Be sure to tune into the 2020 Anxiety Summit here Related Info: Read Trudy’s book ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution’ and gather more of her wisdom! You can learn more about the

Cervical fluid is free information that a woman’s body provides every day, and the only things it requires are tracking and body awareness. Today on the podcast Dr. Kalea Wattles educates us on the innate wisdom we gain if we tune into what cervical fluid is telling us. Plus, the conversation around cervical fluid has the potential to completely revolutionize the relationship women have with our bodies. Don’t miss the opportunity to have this transformational conversation with your clients and patients! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Wattles click here Related Episodes: Episode #65 where Dr. Anna Cabeca Maps Vaginal Dryness on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode # 74 where Sarah Sandy Maps Fertility Nutrition on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

The understanding we bring to inviting dietary change with our clients is vital to their success. When it comes to clean eating, Terry Walters is one of my go-to resources. Terry defines clean eating simply as eating foods that are minimally processed so that we can access the maximum nutrition. And in today's episode she shares insights into the many ways she helps clients develop a deep relationship with their food. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Terry Walters click here To find Terry’s book ‘Eat Clean Live Well’ click here To find Terry’s book ‘Clean Food: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source’ click here Related Episodes: Episode #168 where Andrea Beaman Maps Seasonal Eating on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #53 where Deanna Minich Maps The Color Red on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #92 where Summer Bock Maps Functional Ferments on the 15-Minute Matrix Click here to get your hands on of our most used tools in our clinic, our ‘Food, Mo

In the United States black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related complications. Black babies are twice as likely to die before their first birthday. Today on the podcast Stacey Stewart, President and CEO of the March of Dimes, speaks into these extreme gaps that are due to maternity care deserts. This is a powerful conversation that I consider required listening for all--especially those of us looking to fill the gaps in medicine and healthcare. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode Here is The March of Dimes Report: Nowhere To Go, Maternity Care Deserts Across the US To access the March of Dimes “Blanket Change” click here You can learn more about Stacey Stewart here Click here to receive email notification when new episodes of the 15-Minute Matrix are released Related episodes: Episode #157: Dr. Sydne Ford Maps Racial Bias During Covid Episode #17: Dr. Jolene Brighten Maps Post-Birth Control Syndrome Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifi

Today on our Nutrition Therapy Series I welcome Dr. Michael Crupain to the mic to explain the science behind timed eating. Guess what? It's pretty simple. Eat more early. Eat less later. Eat with the sun. Despite its simplicity, this episode is packed with pearls from the microbiome’s circadian rhythm to why humans are primed to eat earlier in the day. Grab your breakfast and let’s talk timing! Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Dr. Crupain click here To get your hands on Dr. Crupain’s new cook book, ‘The What to Eat When Cookbook’ click here Related Episodes: Episode #142 where Krista Varaday Maps Intermittent Fasting on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #160 where Dr. Eran Elinav Maps Personalized Glycemic Response on the 15-Minute Matrix Episode #162 where Dr. Paul Saladino Maps Linoleic Acid on the 15-Minute Matrix Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Today on the podcast Michelle Shapiro speaks to us about the importance of creating a safe space to help our clients break down the barriers of perfectionism. Our fear of failure keeps us driving past the point of comfort and sustainability and as practitioners, we have the opportunity to pick up on the themes of our client's lives through functional empathy. You won't want to miss today's episode where Michelle and I discuss how even the simple act of kindness can be a powerful step in calming the epidemic of perfectionism. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Michelle click here Related Podcasts: Check out Episode #120 where Alex Howard Maps The Sympathetic Nervous System on the 15-Minute Matrix Check out Episode #86 where Brenden Vermeire maps stress on the 15 Minute Matrix Check out Episode #129 where Donna Jackson Nakazawa Maps COVID-19 Brain Related Stress on the 15 Minute Matrix Check out Episode #166 where Dr. Melanie Greenburg maps Stress and

When we eat seasonally, our body aligns with the environment we live in. Connecting to the seasons is a beautiful way to feel more engaged with the foods we consume and invite optimal health. Today on the podcast Andrea Beaman speaks to us about the powers and many healing benefits of seasonal eating, and what you can do to support your clients and patients to make this important and therapeutic dietary shift. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Andrea Beaman and her work, click here To get you hands on Andrea Beaman’s book ‘Happy Healthy Thyroid’ click here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Our sense of purpose (often referred to as our “why”) has the potential to influence our physiology. Today on the podcast Dr. Meghan Walker shows us the many ways that purpose impacts longevity. Don’t miss this important conversation where Dr. Meghan walks us through how to support our patients by recognizing their unique purpose as a critical aspect of our care. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode You can learn more about Dr. Meghan Walker by clicking here Related Episodes: Check out Episode #120 where Alex Howard Maps The Sympathetic Nervous System on the 15-Minute Matrix Check out Episode #95 where Ali Shapiro Maps Compliance on the 15-Minute Matrix   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!