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What the func is Functional Medicine? How can it help you eat what your body actually needs, lose weight, and get healthy? Lower your stress level, improve your mental health, and help you thrive, mind, body, and soul? On the What the Func?! Podcast, we’re redefining HEALTHY by questioning the healthcare status quo with all the curiosity, science, and fun we can muster. Our brilliant hosts are Laura Schein, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and longtime health nut, and Clayton Farris, a former “garbage human” (his words!) who discovered this new way to heal when conventional medicine let him down. Each episode, they dig into new, trending, and sometimes controversial topics in Functional Medicine, and with the help of the doctors and changemakers who stop by to share their expertise, they discover new and better ways to be healthy, from the brain to the gut and beyond. Have a listen and join us in asking “What the Func is Functional Medicine?!”
What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org
What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org
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What exactly is medical gaslighting, and why do so many patients feel dismissed? Dr. Efrat LaMandre, PhD - nationally recognized nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare disruptor - breaks it down. She explains how both doctors and patients are indoctrinated, why symptoms matter even when labs look “normal,” and what practical steps you can take to build the right care team so you can truly heal. DR. E'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre Facebook: www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre Website: www.drefratlamandre.com RESOURCES & LINKS Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 at Naturepedic. Pendulum: Code FUNC for 20% off all subscription orders at Pendulum. JASPR Air Purifiers: Code FUNC at JASPR. Adapt Naturals: https://www.adaptnaturals.com/FUNC. Learn about health coaching at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.
Laura & Clayton chat with Christina O’Connor, Registered Dietitian at Pendulum, about why gut health is the foundation of overall wellness, and why everyone’s buzzing about Akkermansia. Christina breaks down how this powerful next-generation probiotic supports your gut lining, balances blood sugar, and helps keep inflammation in check. Learn what makes Akkermansia unique, how to nourish your microbiome through diet and lifestyle, and why a healthy gut can be the key to feeling your best from the inside out. Resources & Links: Pendulum: Code FUNC for 20% off all subscription orders at Pendulum. C60 Power: Use code FUNC for a discount at C60 Power. JASPR Air Purifiers: Code FUNC for a discount at JASPR. Adapt Naturals: Discount at https://www.adaptnaturals.com/FUNC. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for a discount at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC for a discount at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Laura chats with Michael Rubino, aka The Mold Medic and creator of The Dust Test, about why mold is one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness. Michael shares how hidden water damage and poor air quality can silently trigger fatigue, inflammation, and immune dysfunction, and explains how proper remediation and testing can change everything. Learn why the dust in your home holds the answers, how to protect your body while you heal, and what steps to take to create a truly healthy living environment. Resources & Links: 🌬️ Use discount code FUNC for savings on The Dust Test. 📘 Read Michael’s book: The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal 💫 Follow Michael on Instagram: @themichaelrubino JASPR Air Purifiers: Code FUNC for a discount at JASPR. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for a discount at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for a discount at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC for a discount at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Laura & Clayton chat with mind-body nutritionist Nia Carrillo about why gut health isn’t just about food, it’s about healing the whole you. Nia shares her journey through mold illness, Candida, and chronic symptoms, and how inner child work and trauma healing became the missing link. Learn how addressing emotional roots, opening drainage pathways, and calming the nervous system can restore gut and hormonal health. Join Nia's next 12-week Body Genius program to address gut/digestive issues and the nervous system blocks to heal digestion, inflammation, and emotional blocks. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Laura dives into the world of Carbon 60 (C60), a Nobel Prize-winning molecule with powerful antioxidant properties. She’s joined by C60 Power co-founders Ken Swartz and Jessica MacNaughton to explore how this “free radical sponge” may combat inflammation, boost energy, and support longevity. Plus, learn how it’s helped each of them personally. Use code FUNC for a discount at C60 Power! Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In this episode, Laura and Clayton sit down with Zak Pym Williams (mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and son of the late Robin Williams) for an honest conversation about trauma, healing, and holistic wellness. Zak opens up about his experience with grief following his father's death, and how it led to struggles with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and self-medication with alcohol. After hitting a breaking point, Zak turned to functional approaches to support his mental health. Inspired by his wife’s success with amino acid therapy, he co-founded PYM (Prepare Your Mind), a company offering natural supplements like Mood Chews to support emotional well-being and neurotransmitter balance. Zak shares how tools like nutrition, mindfulness, and community became pillars of his mental hygiene practice, and how embracing a holistic, functional medicine approach helped him reclaim his life. It's a raw, inspiring look at transforming pain into purpose and finding new ways to support mental wellness. Learn more at youcanpym.com. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In this eye-opening episode, Laura sits down with her personal functional medicine doctor, Dr. Kelly McCann, founder of The Spring Center and a leading expert in environmental medicine. Nearly a year ago, Laura turned to Dr. McCann for support on her mold detox journey, and the transformation has been remarkable. Together, they dive deep into the often misunderstood world of mold illness, revealing why detoxing isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Dr. McCann unpacks the layers of complexity behind hard-to-diagnose conditions, and offers hope for those feeling stuck, sick, or unheard. Whether you’re navigating mold toxicity yourself or simply curious about the healing power of functional medicine, this intimate conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical wisdom. Follow @drkellymccann for more health and wellness content and to learn more about how to become a patient at The Spring Center. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In episode 158, Laura chats with Mike Feldstein, air quality expert and founder of JASPR. Before creating the sleekest, most powerful air purifier on the market, Mike spent years in the wildfire and flood restoration sector, as well as air quality consulting, witnessing firsthand how much polluted air can damage people’s wellbeing. Mike and Laura discuss why you should truly care about the quality of air in your home, signs that your air quality is poor and impacting your health, best practices for keeping your home clean, and simple things you can do to improve air quality. If you're in Los Angeles or have been affected by the wildfires, check out Mike's FREE Wildfire Smoke Course. Use code FUNC for a huge discount at JASPR. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In episode 157, it's coffee talk with Andrew Salisbury, the founder of Purity Coffee. Andrew shares the personal story of his wife's health crisis and the motivation that led him down the Purity path. He went from being a tea-drinking Brit with a software company to uncovering the latest scientific research to optimize methods of farming, sourcing, testing, roasting and delivering truly healthy mold-free coffee. With the maximized antioxidants, polyphenols, and chlorogenic acids in Purity coffee, it's easy to understand why "Coffee is the supplement you'll never forget to take." Code FUNC for 10% off at Purity Coffee. On What The Health?!: "I'm NAD as hell and I'm gonna keep taking this." Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC15 for 15% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In episode 156, Laura chats with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, the award-winning Sherlock Holmes of functional medicine. Dr. Tom reveals that 14 out of 15 of the leading causes of death in America are caused by one thing - inflammation. Whether suffering from arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or undiagnosed conditions no doctors can figure out, Dr. Tom gives hope to those who have given up and offers real ways you can start reversing the root cause of disease right now. And turns out Laura has this conversation with Dr. Tom at a critical moment in her health journey. Check out Dr. Tom's groundbreaking new docuseries The Inflammation Equation. On What The Health?!: IV therapy? Give it to me straight. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC15 for 15% off at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In episode 155, Laura gabs with Taylor Lamb and Jewel Zimmer, co-founders of Juna, a leading women's wellness brand dedicated to promoting natural health and vitality. They chat about the leading principles behind Juna, including the importance of the gut/brain axis, how to optimize your microbiome, and the effectiveness of plant-powered solutions to combat top problems women are facing in the modern world, from detoxifying to deep sleep. Code FUNC for 15% off at Juna. On What The Health?!: The hottest thing since sliced bread? Colostrum. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC15 for 15% off at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In this episode, Laura and Clayton chat with Lindsey Erin, founder of OWL Venice. She shares the story of how she went from making her own bone broth recipe in her apartment to becoming LA's bone broth queen. They discuss the many health benefits of bone broth and how Lindsey used it to heal her own issues, but they also gab about the importance of listening to your body and not being overly rigid. And after trying the 4-day OWL Reset, an organic cleanse program which combines the wisdom of Ayurveda and Chronobiology, Laura and Clayton share their own experiences. Code FUNC for 10% off at OWL Venice. On What The Health?!: Norwegian Spruce Extract. Tastes like... wood? Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
On the first What The Func?! episode of season 5, Laura and Clayton chat with Sam Mandel, CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles. They discuss the mental health benefits of Ketamine Infusion Therapy and why it's developed into a treatment option for individuals with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, and other mood disorders. On What The Health?!: New Year's Resolutions? Let's see the stats. Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In this episode Laura chats with Annie Fenn M.D., physician, chef, and author of Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer's Through Food, a science-based cookbook and care manual for the brain. Annie and Laura have a deep discussion about their experiences with the disease in their families, and Annie shares her wisdom on how to fend off Alzheimer’s and other dementias while still eating delicious food. On What The Health?!: Test don't guess? The heat is on as Clayton and Laura debate the issue. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC15 for 15% off at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 AG1: Code FUNC for a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkag1.com/func. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
In this episode we chat with Dr. Mike Belkowski, founder of BioLight. We dive into the myriad health benefits of red light therapy and the buzzy new (but actually ancient) supplement methylene blue. And ever heard of Carbon 60? We hadn't, but now we know. From skin health to gut health to brain health to sleep and immunity, we can't say enough about the perks of red and blue. Code FUNC for 10% off at BioLight. On What The Health?!: Journaling and gratitation? We're here for it. AG1: Code FUNC for a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkag1.com/func. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC15 for 15% off at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 FMCA: Code FUNC at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
On the 150th episode of What The Func?! Laura and Clayton chat with certified functional medicine health coach and long-time listener Krisler Bailey. They discuss the power of "no," self-care, and how to achieve the life you deserve. On What The Health?!: Kanna you feel the love tonight? Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/FUNC and claim your FREE bonus gift. Code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
This week Laura chats with Dr. Robert Silverman again, Founder and CEO of Westchester Integrative Health Center. They chat about his new book, the Amazon bestseller Immune Reboot, and how to boost your immune system to stay healthy when faced with those winter bugs. You'll get great tips on food and supplements to boost immunity, and learn what SMASH stands for. Hint: it involves sardines. Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/FUNC and claim your FREE bonus gift. Code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this week Laura & Clayton chat with Ira Green, Founder, CEO, and breast cancer survivor. Ira shares her intimate journey with breast cancer and how she found herself creating Freedom Natural Deodorant with ingredients she had in her kitchen. It's an inpsiring story of resilience and ingenuity about a disease that affects 1 in 8 women every year. Use code LiftUUp20 for 20% off your order. On What The Health?!: Are millennials prioritizing self-care? Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at https://www.naturepedic.com. Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/FUNC and claim your FREE bonus gift. Code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
This week Laura chats with Priyanka Jain, founder and CEO of Evvy. They chat about closing the gender health gap, decoding the vaginal microbiome, and destigmatizing vaginal health. Laura shares her Evvy test results and Priyanka helps her learn about what's going on down there and what it all means. If you're interested in testing too, use code FUNC for $10 off! Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/FUNC and claim your FREE bonus gift. Code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
This week we chat with Caroline Alan, a mineral enthusiast and the co-founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals. We learn the key signs of "hidden hunger," and how to supplement with bioavailable humic and fulvic mineral supplements to reverse mineral deficiency and boost overall health. Coming from a career in the corporate world, like many, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally, and energetically. As a result of her journey back to health, Caroline has become devoted to educating people about the benefits of plant-based mineral supplementation. On What The Health?!: Put manuka honey on it! Code FUNC for 20% off Beam Minerals at https://www.beamminerals.com/func Code FUNC15 for 15% off your first order of the Adapt Naturals Core Plus bundle at https://adaptnaturals.com/FUNC15 Code FUNC for $500 off tuition at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
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