The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast

Practicing Functional Medicine within Nursing Scope

🎁Claim your free Functional Nurse Starter Kit [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/freebie] In this episode of the Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, explores the rapid rise of functional nurses and the critical role they can play in addressing the growing chronic disease epidemic through root-cause, lifestyle-based approaches. She discusses the growing demand for ethical, clinically grounded functional medicine support and highlights the integrity concerns that can arise in an increasingly unregulated wellness industry. Melissa also breaks down how nurses across multiple licensure levels, including RNs and LPNs, can legally and ethically incorporate functional medicine principles into practice while remaining within their scope of practice. This episode provides clarity on how non-advanced practice nurses can offer educational and wellness-based functional medicine services, collaborate with licensed providers, and utilize their nursing background to support clients in a safe, evidence-informed manner. * Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse?  Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration] * Learn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/] Functional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches: * https://www.christianfma.com [https://www.christianfma.com/] This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio [https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/nurses-out-loud/]

How Herbalism and Functional Medicine Transformed Her Nursing Career: Cassidee’s Story

This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com] Melissa is joined by functional nurse Cassidee Weaver, founder of Cassidee Weaver | Functional Wellness PLLC, to discuss her journey from conventional medicine into functional medicine after experiencing firsthand the limitations of the healthcare system during COVID and her own pregnancy. Cassidee shares how a severe mystery rash during pregnancy completely resolved through targeted dietary changes after being told she would likely need lifelong medication. They also discuss root-cause healing, herbal medicine including burdock root, postpartum nutrient depletion, faith, and wellness success stories involving chronic pain and infertility.We also discuss how insurance-based medicine often focuses on symptom suppression instead of addressing root causes such as food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and environmental exposures. Cassidee shares how functional medicine gave her a framework to better understand the body and help patients pursue a more holistic path to healing. Guest Links:  Website: https://www.fmpwellness.com/ [https://www.fmpwellness.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWh3JoSidT0/ [IG:%20https://www.instagram.com/p/DWh3JoSidT0/] Interested in functional medicine training and business mentorship?  Melissa’s training for nurses www.functionalnurseacademy.com [http://www.functionalnurseacademy.com]  Training for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com [http://www.christianfma.com]

The Hidden Impact of Toxic Exposures on Health: Koral’s Story

This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com]  In this episode, I’m joined by functional nurse Koral Worsham, founder of Redeeming Roots Functional Medicine. We discuss how Koral left conventional medicine after witnessing the gaps in care during her mother’s Parkinson’s journey.  Since launching her own practice, she has helped clients uncover root causes of chronic illness, including one client with severe debilitating neurological symptoms who later discovered he was suffering from biotoxin illness caused by toxic mold exposure in his home. After leaving the environment and supporting detoxification and healing, he regained nearly 80% of his quality of life. We also dive into how toxic exposures such as mold, pesticides, heavy metals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals can impact health, why functional medicine has become increasingly politicized, and how nurses can responsibly practice functional medicine within their nursing scope.  Koral's Practice: https://redeemingrootswellness.com/ [https://redeemingrootswellness.com/] Offers: $100 off any wellness package  Complimentary Discovery call Functional medicine training for nurses: * Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse?  Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration] * Learn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/] Functional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches: * https://www.christianfma.com [https://www.christianfma.com/] This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio [https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/nurses-out-loud/]

Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue: Connecting the Dots

This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com] An often overlooked cause of chronic fatigue is chronic Lyme disease—a complex condition that is frequently missed in conventional medicine. Approximately 2.5 million Americans suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), yet the traditional medical model rarely investigates underlying causes, focusing instead on symptom management with medications that do not address why patients are unwell. In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome through a functional medicine approach that addressed underlying chronic Lyme disease.  I also discuss ongoing concerns surrounding guidance from organizations such as the CDC and how current diagnostic and treatment frameworks for Lyme disease can contribute to missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.  Functional medicine training for nurses: * Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse?  Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration] * Learn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/] Functional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches: * https://www.christianfma.com [https://www.christianfma.com/] This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio [https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/nurses-out-loud/]

Yoga: Wellness Routine or Spiritual Practice?

This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/] Is yoga really just stretching—or is there more beneath the surface? While it’s widely promoted for stress relief and flexibility, its origins are rooted in a spiritual system that raises important questions for Christians. Some believers feel comfortable using yoga purely as exercise, while others avoid it due to practices like kundalini and its underlying spiritual framework. These differing perspectives highlight the need for biblical discernment in today’s wellness culture. Ultimately, the question isn’t just what yoga does for the body—but what it may influence spiritually. Rachel’s website: https://www.rachelpopern.com [https://www.rachelpopern.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Book a free discovery call with Rachel https://my.practicebetter.io/#/6793b15889084d63682dc901/bookings?s=67c0a85c996644489dc8e669&step=date [https://my.practicebetter.io/%23/6793b15889084d63682dc901/bookings?s=67c0a85c996644489dc8e669&step=date] Functional medicine training for nurses: * Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse?  Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registration] * Learn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com [https://www.functionalnurseacademy.com/] Functional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches: * https://www.christianfma.com [https://www.christianfma.com/] This show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio [https://www.americaoutloud.news/category/podcasts/nurses-out-loud/]