In this episode, I interview Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones shares her insights into all things hormones and more in this interview, and we discuss the role of nurses and nurse practitioners in the functional medicine world. You can find and follow Dr. Jones through her website and socials below: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarriejones https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-root-cause-medicine-podcast/id1589219026 www.drcarriejones.com   Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Beverly Mazza BSN, RN. Beverly is a registered nurse, Certified Whole Health Educator™, health coach, and mindfulness teacher. She holds a certificate in Functional Medicine for Nurses™. Combining her nursing expertise with mindfulness, holistic health and functional medicine, Bev helps clients relieve stress so that they can feel calmer and fully capable of making the lifestyle shifts needed for a happier and healthier life. As the founder of Purely Present Health, and creator of the Stress Better Habits Solution coaching program, she guides clients through health behavior changes with kindness, compassion, and clarity. You can find and follow Lauren through her website below: https://www.facebook.com/purelypresenthealth https://www.instagram.com/purelypresenthealth http://www.purelypresenthealth.com    Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I discuss prioritizing care when practicing as a Functional Nurse.  Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I share 5 key takeaways from the 2023 PLMI conference I recently attended in Seattle, WA in October. The topic was Management of Chronic NeuroImmune Disorders, and the speaker line-up was incredible. So much of what they shared is relevant to functional nurses and nurse practitioners, so tune in! https://plminstitute.org/  Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC. She is an integrative practitioner, renowned speaker, naturopathic doctor, and registered nurse! We talk about the role of nurses in this healing art, and (with her expertise in supplements) we talk about the use of food as medicine and supplements in providing functional nursing care to our patients. Learn more about using Fullscript to offer quality supplements to your patients or sign up at: http://us.fullscript.com/practitioner-signup/manifest-wellbeing  You can find and follow Dr. Lucille through her website below: https://www.drhollylucille.com/ Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, I discuss options for nurses to become educated in functional medicine, how to evaluate your options, and my own experience learning functional medicine. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Lauren Briggs, RN, BSN, NC-BC, RYT. Lauren is a functional medicine nurse coach and clinical homeopath. Lauren has been practicing nursing for over 12 years. Working specially in Functional Medicine for the past 5 years. She specializes in gut health, hormones and migraines. In this interview, we talk about her path to becoming a functional nurse and a business owner, and how functional medicine has revitalized her nursing career. You can find and follow Lauren through her website below: https://www.practical-medicine.com/  https://inursecoach.com/admissions/ Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, we take a greater look at functional testing and the pros and cons of a "test don’t guess" approach.  I also describe many of the most popular test options, as well as which I use the most or least often in practice. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Nicole Vienneau MSN, RN, NC-BC. Nicole transitioned from being an ICU nurse to becoming a board certified nurse coach that has led many successful group coaching programs. In this interview, we talk about her experiences using group settings to reach a larger audience and her thoughts on other nurses considering offering group programs. You can find and follow Nicole through her websites and social media below: https://bluemonarchhealth.com/ https://www.restorationroom.org/ https://www.facebook.com/BlueMonarchHealth https://www.facebook.com/restorationroomtucson https://www.instagram.com/bluemonarchhealth https://www.instagram.com/restorationroomtucson https://www.instagram.com/nicolerncoach/ Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, we explore the importance of considering and understanding patient motivation and readiness for change.  Although our functional medicine know-how has the ability to help so many people in our personal and professional lives, it is vital that they are ready to hear our message and are at least considering change. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Ashley Braaten, BSN RN. Ashley has been a registered nurse for twelve years. She has experience working on a progressive care unit with respiratory, stroke, and cardiac patients and experience in primary care. We discuss how she was able to improve her own health and well being drastically over the past year and a half as well as her children. We also discuss how to incorporate functional medicine into your current role as a registered nurse. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode we discuss the idea of perfection.  As healthcare providers, we are held to a high standard which can sometimes feel like perfection.  In functional medicine, we gain all of these wonderful insights into how to care for ourselves and our patients optimally, but is perfection a realistic goal?  Is it in our own or our patients' best interest for us to seem to live perfect, happy lives or practice what we preach "perfectly"? Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, how registered nurses, nurse coaches, and nurse practitioners can use lab work in functional medicine. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this episode, we answer the question "Does an RN need to become a NP to practice Functional Medicine?"  Registered nurses often ask if they will need to become a nurse practitioner to practice functional medicine. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link. Be well!

In this episode, we explore the idea of nurses using the term functional medicine versus functional nursing.  If a nurse uses functional medicine practices, are they practicing nursing or medicine?  How do we describe ourselves to our patients and colleagues? Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.. Be well!

In this episode, we compare and contrast the terms functional medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine?  Which one are you practicing?  What should you call yourself? Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Katie Oshita, BSN, RN, IBCLC.  Katie is a Registered Nurse and a board certified lactation consultant. Katie has completed coursework in Functional Medicine for Nurses, and she shares her experiences adding functional nursing to her offerings in her online private practice. You can learn more about Katie on her website www.cuddlesandmilk.com or email her at katie@cuddlesandmilk.com Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. Be well!

In this fun episode, we explore twelve unique roles a functional nurse can work in using these healing practices. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.. Be well!

In this episode, I interview Jill Jefferson, RN, BSN, HWNC-BC.  Jill is a Registered Nurse with a National Board Certification as a Holistic Nurse and Nurse Coach. Throughout her nursing career, Jill has completed coursework in functional medicine, food as medicine, mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Committed to caring for her patients in the most holistic approach possible, she became a Board-Certified Nurse Coach and has completed coursework in Functional Medicine for Nurses. She currently sees clients at NH Health & Wellness Center in Nashua, NH. We talk about her journey to becoming a nurse, a nurse coach, studying functional medicine, and now her decision to apply for nurse practitioner school.  With a background in economics and business, Jill took the bold brave leap to create her own practice, and hasn't looked back!  Many of us in the holistic nursing realm waiver on this decision to become an entrepreneur, so Jill's words and journey shared in this episode are so relatable! You can read more about Jill here: https://www.nhhealthwellness.com/team/jill-jefferson  Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.. Be well!

This episode builds on Episode 4 where we talked about whether functional medicine is evidence based.  In this episode, we explore how to effectively evaluate research and literature from a functional medicine perspective as a nurse. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM, click here. Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.. Be well!