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by Brigitte Sager, DNP
The show explores many aspects of functional medicine practice, emerging research, and the unique blessings and challenges that nurses experience when practicing functional medicine. Hosted by Dr. Brigitte Sager a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine educator, and the CEO of the Institute for Functional Nursing™ (IFN). https://www.fxnursing.com/
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- 6 days ago53 min
PANS, PANDAS & Pediatric Mental Health: A Functional Medicine Approach for Nurses and NPs
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. Could a child’s sudden anxiety, OCD, behavioral changes, or psychiatric symptoms have an underlying biological cause? In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Dr. Brigitte Sager sits down with Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, a psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner, functional medicine expert, and nationally recognized leader in pediatric functional psychiatry. Together, they explore PANS, PANDAS, neuroinflammation, and the ways infections, immune dysregulation, mold exposure, Lyme disease, gut imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies may influence a child’s brain and mental health. Dr. Moldenhauer shares powerful stories from her clinical practice and explains why treating the whole child can uncover answers that may be missed when physical and psychiatric symptoms are addressed separately. The conversation also explores foundational strategies involving nutrition, sleep, movement, screen time, and family health, along with the important roles nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse coaches can play in root-cause care. Dr. Moldenhauer also shares lessons from building a functional medicine practice and her vision for bringing functional and holistic care into nursing education. Connect with Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer Practice: Arbor Health Functional Medicine and Psychiatry Location: Pittsford, New York, in the Rochester area Website: www.arbor-health.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arbor_health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArborHealthFunctionalMedicine
- 2 weeks ago36 min
100 Episodes of Functional Nursing: Research, Evidence & the Future of Healthcare
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. The Functional Nurse Podcast is celebrating its 100th episode! In this milestone episode, Dr. Brigitte Sager reflects on the evolution of functional nursing—from the early conversations that inspired this podcast to a growing movement of nurses and nurse practitioners bringing root-cause, holistic, and personalized care into healthcare. With that foundation established, Brigitte looks ahead to an important next chapter: strengthening the evidence for functional nursing through research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and meaningful patient outcomes. Brigitte explores how nurses and nurse practitioners can help shape the future of functional medicine by asking better clinical questions and studying what actually improves patient care. She shares ideas for DNP projects, PhD research, capstones, quality improvement initiatives, patient-reported outcomes, and practice-based research—including nutrition assessments, functional medicine screening tools, group visits, nurse coaching, access to care, patient satisfaction, and clinician outcomes. She also discusses the Institute for Functional Medicine's approach to studying the complete functional medicine care model and why systems thinking, antecedents, triggers and mediators, modifiable lifestyle factors, and personalization matter when evaluating functional care. Whether you're currently in nursing school, considering an advanced degree, or simply want to help transform healthcare, this episode invites nurses to help build the evidence that can move functional nursing forward. IFM's research page 🔗 https://www.ifm.org/about/research
- Aug 19, 202644 min
Functional Nursing in Canada: Career Opportunities, Scope & Root-Cause Care
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. What does functional nursing look like in Canada? In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton MSN-Ed, RN is joined by Canadian nursing professionals Megan Kroeker MSN, NP, FMCP-M, Mat Chartrand, NP, and Tabetha Hystad, RN, BSN, to explore how nurses and nurse practitioners are bringing functional medicine into the Canadian healthcare landscape. They discuss the realities of working within a publicly funded, often reactive healthcare system and why more nurses are becoming interested in prevention, integrative medicine, patient education, and root-cause care. The conversation dives into some of the biggest questions Canadian nurses have about functional nursing, including career opportunities, private practice, scope of practice, functional lab testing, supplements, and the differences between practicing as an RN versus a NP. Megan also shares her experience building a virtual functional medicine practice in Ontario, while Mat and Tabetha discuss how they hope to incorporate their functional nursing education into their careers. Throughout the episode, the guests share why they believe Canadian nurses are uniquely positioned to help patients become more informed, proactive participants in their health and why functional nursing may represent an exciting new direction for nurses looking beyond the traditional healthcare model. This episode is for educational purposes and does not provide legal or scope-of-practice advice. Nursing regulations vary by province, and nursing professionals should consult their applicable regulatory body. Connect With the Guests: Megan Kroeker, NP Location: Ontario, Canada Website: https://functionalnp.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megankroeker_functionalnp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalnpmegankroeker Mat Chartrand, NP Location: Ontario, Canada Tabetha, RN Location: Alberta, Canada Website: https://rootedprairiewellness.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedprairiewellness
- Aug 5, 202647 min
ER Nurse to Functional Nursing: Finding Purpose Beyond the Emergency Department
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton sits down with Jessica Spradley, RN, a former Navy corpsman, emergency department nurse, and Functional Nursing Program student who recently began working in a functional medicine clinic. Jessica shares how a simple curiosity about nutrition sparked a journey into functional medicine and ultimately transformed both her personal health and nursing career. Jessica discusses how she integrates functional nursing principles into the fast-paced emergency department by meeting patients where they are, providing practical nutrition education, recognizing root-cause patterns, and empowering patients with small, meaningful lifestyle changes. She also shares her personal experience with functional lab testing, the GI-MAP, and the elimination diet, along with how these tools changed her own health perspective. Whether you're an RN, nurse practitioner, military veteran, or healthcare professional wondering how functional nursing fits into traditional healthcare, this episode offers practical examples, career inspiration, and hope for a more fulfilling future in nursing.
- Jul 22, 202615 min
Nurse Burnout or Professional Misalignment? Why Nurses Feel Disconnected From Their Calling
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager DNP, FNP-C, FMCP-M, CNE challenges one of the most common narratives in healthcare: are nurses truly burned out, or are they experiencing something deeper? Drawing from years of conversations with nurses across a variety of specialties, Brigitte explores why so many healthcare professionals feel disconnected from the very calling that inspired them to enter nursing. She examines how modern healthcare systems often prioritize tasks, documentation, and productivity over meaningful patient relationships, leaving many nurses questioning their purpose and future in the profession. Brigitte discusses the concept of professional misalignment and how functional nursing offers a path back to the heart of nursing by emphasizing root-cause care, patient education, prevention, holistic nursing, and therapeutic relationships. She also explores why functional medicine is reigniting purpose for many nurses, helping them move beyond symptom management toward meaningful healing and long-term patient outcomes. Whether you're experiencing nurse burnout, considering a career change, or searching for a more fulfilling way to practice nursing, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a vision for the future of the profession.
- Jul 8, 202633 min
Functional Nursing for Lactation Consultants: Gut Health, Breastfeeding & Root Cause Care
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com. In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton sits down with Autumn Wake, RN, IBCLC, to explore how functional nursing is transforming lactation consulting and postpartum care. Autumn shares her personal journey into functional medicine after searching for answers to her son's digestive issues, and how those experiences led her to integrate root-cause thinking into her practice supporting mothers, babies, and families. Together, they discuss the connection between maternal health and infant wellbeing, including gut health, food sensitivities, breastfeeding challenges, birth interventions, tongue ties, structural issues, maternal stress, and the importance of treating the whole family, not just the symptoms. Autumn also shares practical ways she's incorporating functional nursing into lactation consulting, helping parents simplify care, build confidence, and support healthy development through nutrition, lifestyle, and individualized education. Whether you're a nurse, lactation consultant, maternal-child health professional, or parent interested in holistic postpartum care, this episode offers valuable insights into creating healthier outcomes for both mom and baby. Connect with Autumn Wake: Website: https://breastfeedingsupportlv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedbreastfeedingsupport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingLasVegas
- Jun 24, 202636 min
Functional Medicine Conference Highlights: AI, Holistic Nursing & Future Healthcare Trends
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager shares her biggest takeaways from two major healthcare events: the Institute for Functional Medicine's Annual International Conference (AIC) and the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Conference. From innovative care models and functional medicine implementation to the growing role of nurses in integrative healthcare, this episode offers an inside look at the conversations shaping the future of patient care. Brigitte discusses emerging trends in functional medicine, including the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, the impact of social determinants of health, fertility and women's health, chronic disease prevention, neuroplasticity, longevity, and metabolic health. She also shares inspiring examples of how nurses are leading change in healthcare through education, coaching, entrepreneurship, community-based care, and functional nursing. Whether you're a nurse, nurse practitioner, healthcare entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of holistic and root-cause medicine, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical ideas you can apply in your own work.
- Jun 10, 202632 min
From Burnout to Functional Nursing: A Rural Nurse’s Journey to Root Cause Care
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing™. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton MSN-Ed, RN sits down with Tabetha Hystad RN to discuss her journey from traditional community nursing to functional nursing. After 15 years in healthcare and experiencing the challenges of burnout, pandemic-era healthcare, and personal health struggles, Tabetha began searching for a more holistic and empowering approach to patient care. Her path eventually led her to functional medicine and the Institute for Functional Nursing. Together, they explore how functional nursing principles can be integrated into everyday nursing practice, even in home care and rural healthcare settings. Tabetha shares how she now views patient stories through a root-cause lens, helping clients improve sleep, blood sugar balance, pain management, and overall quality of life through education and lifestyle strategies. She also opens up about her personal experience with fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, women's health concerns, and how functional medicine transformed her perspective on wellness. Whether you're a nurse exploring career possibilities, interested in women's health, or looking for ways to bring functional medicine into your current role, this conversation offers inspiration, practical insights, and hope for what's possible. Connect with Tabetha: Location: Alberta, Canada Profession: Registered Nurse (Home Care & Community Health) Instagram: @rootedprairiewellness
About The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine
The show explores many aspects of functional medicine practice, emerging research, and the unique blessings and challenges that nurses experience when practicing functional medicine. Hosted by Dr. Brigitte Sager a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine educator, and the CEO of the Institute for Functional Nursing™ (IFN). https://www.fxnursing.com/
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