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Mapping Dopamine with Dr. Loretta Breuning #356 - Podcast Image

On this episode, Dr. Loretta G. Breuning joins me to discuss the mammal brain with a focus on dopamine and the dopamine pathways. Dr. Breuning talks into the common belief that we may be lacking in dopamine vs. the reality that human’s dopamine is wired by

Mapping Dopamine with Dr. Loretta Breuning #356 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Dopamine with Dr. Loretta Breuning #356

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 practiti

Mapping Perfectionism with Michelle Shapiro #169 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Perfectionism with Michelle Shapiro #169

“In order for the body to heal, it has to be in a healing state.” These are the wise words of my colleague Alex Howard who you’ll hear from on the podcast today, as he brilliantly maps the sympathetic nervous system. Understanding this important system is 

Mapping the Sympathetic Nervous System with Alex Howard #120 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping the Sympathetic Nervous System with Alex Howard #120

Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I’ve invited Donna Jackson Nakazawa back to the mic to speak into the brain-immune-stress response. The perceived stress that we are all experiencing right now is (unfortunately) counter to the i

Mapping COVID-19 Brain Related Stress with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #129 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping COVID-19 Brain Related Stress with Donna Jackson Nakazawa #129

When it comes to stress-proofing the brain, Dr. Melanie Greenberg has a comprehensive understanding of neuroplasticity as well as a wealth of practical, comprehensive tools to help us invite the mindset shifts that build resilience. Today on the podcast sh

Mapping Stress and the Brain with Dr. Melanie Greenberg #166 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Stress and the Brain with Dr. Melanie Greenberg #166

In today’s episode I am pleased to be joined by Dr. Neil Nathan. Dr. Nathan is a world renowned expert in treating mold, Lyme disease and patients with multiple sensitivities. Through his work, he’s come to learn that the body must feel safe in order to he

Mapping the Limbic System with Dr. Neil Nathan #285 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping the Limbic System with Dr. Neil Nathan #285

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 creat

Mapping Safety with Nkem Ndefo #180 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Safety with Nkem Ndefo #180

In today’s episode, we learn from one of the clinical leaders in Functional Medicine that our mast cells are one of the “good guys” in our immune systems. That said, when assaulted by a toxic and infectious load, they can become overzealous, creating a lon

Mapping Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Jill Carnahan #225 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Jill Carnahan #225

Today I’m joined by Dr. Natasha Fallahi to explore sensitivity in clients. This episode is bound to be among your favorites! We’ve all had clients who have multiple diagnoses, a bag full of supplements and are experiencing overwhelm. While it’s easy to dis

Mapping Sensitivity with Dr. Natasha Fallahi #270 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Sensitivity with Dr. Natasha Fallahi #270

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Terry Wahls back to the mic so that we can discuss all things mitochondria. While testing and supplementation may be the popular go-to in supporting mitochondrial function, Dr. Wahls makes it very clear that proper nutriti

Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281 - Functional Nutrition Alliance

Mapping Mitochondria with Dr. Terry Wahls #281

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Mapping Dopamine with Dr. Loretta Breuning #356

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