Functional Nutrition Radio

371 - Lessons from my glute-building journey

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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370 - Meet our Nuvitru therapist + geek out with us on mental health

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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369: Quieting the overwhelm in wellness

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where every wellness expert says something different - "cut carbs," "eat more carbs," "fast," "don't fast", it's no wonder so many of us fe...

368 - Go over a stool test result with me!!

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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367 - Not eating enough? How I fix it when I'm in the rut too

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, I'm getting real about something many of us struggle with ~ under-eating, especially during busy season...

366: My thoughts on BCP-157 - friend or foe?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into the very buzzy world of BPC-157 ~ the peptide that everyone from athletes to biohackers to burnt-out moms is talkin...

365 - What's actually happening with food noise

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your brain just won't shut up about food? You're not alone and it's not just about willpower. In this episode, we're diving into what f...

364 - How your mouth is influencing your gut

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think gut health starts in the stomach or intestines, but it actually starts in your mouth. In this episode, I'm breaking down the fascina...

363 - 9 'healthy' gut habits that can be hurting you

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're diving into the gut health habits that seem like the right move, but might actually be working against you. If you're eating all the fiber, taki...

362 - Birth control: what you weren't told

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're diving into all things birth control ~ how it impacts your body, including its effects o...

362 - Interviewing my daughter about health, parenting, + more!

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, I'm sitting down with my daughter Faith for a fun and honest conversation where she's ...

360 - Tired of spending money on health help? Listen to this before you commit!

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring a practitioner to help you is intimidating, even in this field. As I was listening to a podcast episode on business this morning, I'm like wait...

359 - How toxins + nutrients impact your thyroid

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This was part of our live masterclass last night! Want to watch the replay? - https://www.nuvitru.com/hypothyroid-healing-blueprint-replay  THYROID B...

358 - Is your stubborn weight related to your thyroid?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll dive into the connection between hypothyroidism and weight gain, exploring how thyroid function plays a key role in re...

357 - My grief preparation process

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something that you never want to prepare for, but have to ~ grief. Especially when grief is aligned with losing a close loved one. I'm so thankful I d...

356 - Why you need to work on gut health with hypothyroidism

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into the fascinating relationship between the thyroid and gut health. You'll learn how your thyroid function can directly impact your...

355 - Getting your body to feel SAFE

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're diving into the powerful connection between safety, food, and lifestyle. Your body is co...

354 - How to listen to your body (because there are wrong signals!!!)

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're talking all about how to truly listen to your body - and how to tell the difference betw...

353 - When life hits hard, how I shifted self-care

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

These past couple of weeks? Oof. They've been a lot. And if you've ever felt like you're barely keeping your head above water - personally, profession...

353 - What is causing fatigue, brain fog, + bloat

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're tackling three super common symptoms women face: fatigue, brain fog, and bloating. If you've been feeling tired no matter how much sleep you get...

352 - Meal prepping like a pro – save time, eat better

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into the world of meal prepping - but not in the rigid, boring way you might think. We're talking about real-life, fl...

351 - How stress impacts your gut

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving deep into the gut-stress connection and how chronic stress impacts digestion, immunity, and overall gut health. We'l...

350 - Gut bacteria imbalance? Let's talk dysbiosis

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're diving into dysbiosis - what it is, what causes it, and why your gut microbiome plays a ...

349 - Why you don't feel stressed, but you are

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into why your Oura Ring (or any wearable tracker) might be telling you you're stressed- even when you don't feel st...

348: The best prepared meal service I found

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm breaking down my experience with four different prepared meal services - sharing the pros and cons of each! From taste and ingredient quality to c...

347 - Struggling to stay motviated?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to feel our best, but let's be real, staying motivated to eat well and live a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy. Motivation can spar...

346 - Root cause diving into cholesterol

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're diving into the root causes of high cholesterol because it's more than just a number ...

345 - GLP-1's + how they impact the body

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WHEW, this one is a LOADED one - hang in there! But if you are interested in learning about all the things GLP-1, like the mechanisms it has on the bo...

344 - Inside look BTS of running Nuvitru

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After polling ya'll on Instagram and you wanted to hear it, I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it...

343 - Patient Files with Cheryl {Weight loss, mindset, + more}

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce Cheryl, a powerhouse of positivity and determination who transformed her health journey with Nuvitru's he...

342 - How blood sugar + insulin impacts weight loss

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been struggling to lose weight despite eating right and staying active, there could be more going on behind the scenes than just calories in...

341 - Top 3 Areas of Focus for 2025

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we dive into the top three pillars of women's health: food, stress, and sleep. You'll learn how food se...

340 - Must have tools for the new year!

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into the must-have tools to kick off your New Year strong and set yourself up for success! From health technology to org...

339 - Our approach to acne (it's not what you think!)

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a lot of girlies who reach out to us + need help with getting acne under control. They've either: 1) Tried pharmaceuticals and facials to no a...

340 - Environmental toxins and fertility

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fertility issues are rising at an alarming rate. In both men and women! I truly believe that environmental toxins are ONE of the reasons. We're expose...

341 - My opinion on trendy IG gut supplements

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering my opinion on trendy suppies all over IG. These supplements are Arma, Athletic Greens, Bloom, and more!  Ready to work with us 1:1? Yo...

347 - Why I'm not impressed with my patients previous care

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a candid discussion about the shortcomings in patient care that often go unnoticed. As a seasoned practitioner, I share ...

346 - Should you do food sensitivity testing?

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wanted get your food sensitivity test done, listen up! This goes over why we may not ever need to test for food sensitivities and why i...

345 - Surviving summer trips + being healthy

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore essential tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during your summer adventures. We cover everything from packing nutritious snacks and st...

344 - Why we chose an organic mattress

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore the importance of choosing an organic mattress and how it can benefit your health, the environment, and your overall sl...

343 - Banza has high glyphosate?! WHAT?!

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into a hot topic that's been stirring up quite the conversation. Moms Across America made a discovery that really caught our attent...

342 - Low testosterone root causes

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling with low testosterone, there is more to it than just getting a prescription. I'm such a big fan of understanding WHY something is...

Patient Files - Issy {POTS, Endo, Blood Sugar, Detox}

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whew! We're talking about some different things in this patient files episode and WE LOVE IT!!!! Everything from environment, food, POTS, being in col...

Patient Files - Priscilla {Pro-metabolic eating, weight, gut}

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in our chat with Priscilla where we talk about how she was feeling before she was working with us, she was eating a pro-metabolic diet before ...

338 - Why do you bloat?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking all things bloating in this episode! Why you're bloating, some tips you can do to help with bloat, stool testing, etc! Ready to work wit...

Patient Files - Anna {PCOS, Endo, Fatigue}

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode sitting down with a patient sharing her health journey + her experience with working with the Nuvitru team!   Ready to work with us 1...

337 - How stress is a puzzle piece to gut health!

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking about how stress is impacting your gut health (cough cough bloat + chronic gut issues!) and how to not make reducing stress complex. It'...

Patient Files {Nina} - Acid Reflux, Mental Health, Weight Loss

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of GEM of a patient is coming to chat with us today about her journey + when I say it's a good one, it's a GOOD one! We go over her gut health jou...

336 - 5 actionable steps for better gut health

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We aren't sharing a unicorn supplement or something super magical. The BASICS are what we overlook and need to ensure we get back to! So, today you'll...

Patient Files - Sonya {Hormones, Weight, Stress}

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introverted extrovert - hairstylist — creating magic and meaningful connections on a journey to wellness  Find her on IG at @sonyamaxwell_hair  ...

Patient Files - Maegan A {Bloat, Gut Health, Painful Periods}

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another patient files episode where we interview our patient Maegan who shares her journey before us and after us! Things we'll talk about in this epi...

335 - Seed oil thoughts - legggoooo

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The trendy topic of seed oils - let's talk about it + give you a realistic and scientific viewpoint on it!  Ready to work with us 1:1? You know, stop...

334 - Is cancer majorly preventable?

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I go over my thoughts about a post made on an Instagram account that I follow @connealymd. When I saw it, I was so surprised by the t...

Patient Files - Hannah Thomas

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah is one of our amazing patients here at Nuvitru Wellness + our discovery call really stuck out to me when we did it. She was SO ready for a chan...

333 - Answering your weight loss questions from IG!

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We opened up an IG weight loss question box + we're answering your questions right here in this episode! If you're struggling with weight, listen in b...

Patient Files - Morgan D {Gut issues, pregnancy, hormone imbalances}

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another patient files episode where we dive into a healing journey with Morgan. We also talk about being a nurse + navigating a conventional healthcar...

332 - 3 Things Killing Your Metabolism

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If weight loss goals are on your list this new year, you don't want to be killing your metabolism by doing these three things. Tune into this week's e...

Patient Files - Amy {Menopause +Stubborn Weight}

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with one of our patients, Amy. She shares about her journey of trying SO much herself before working with us and struggli...

331 - 2024 New Years goals that should be on your list

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a New Year, which means we're talking about habits and gadgets that I fell in love with in 2023 and bringing it into 2024, along with new habits ...

Patient Files - Kayla {Thyroid, Weight Loss, Joint Pain}

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our episode of our Patient Files series, we sit down with our patient Kayla as she talks about her journey with thyroid, weight loss yo-yoing, and ...

Ep. 330 Are you downplaying stress?

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you SURE you aren't downplaying your stress levels? After working with thousands of patients, I realize that stress looks different for everyone a...

Patient Files - Maca {Mold, Toxins, + Parasites}

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our next episode in Patient Files, we're sitting down with Maca to talk about her health journey that she was on even before working with us + the ...

329 - Redefining healthcare + how we're changing!

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to do this transition for our community to make it an even better experience! Join me today for this episode as I go through our bigges...

Patient Files: Alex Denny

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sat down and chatted with one of our very own patients at Nuvitru Wellness. Alex shares her perspective coming from the athlete in ...

328 - Menstrual Pain Remedies

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've had menstrual pain for a long time or it's something new, let's dive into what could be going on + give you some remedies for you to try! :)...

327 - My thoughts on cold plunging!

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get in on cold plunging? This one is our favorite one on the market that we ended up getting! It's called ModTub and we have a codeee for you!...

Longer menstrual cycles? I got you!

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a longer menstrual cycle, it's time we talk about the root causes and what could be going on with your cycle! Ready to work with us 1:1? Y...

Patterns we see with stubborn weight loss

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This has been an episode in the making...trying to fully understand and put together patterns with some of our most stubborn cases in weight loss. Whi...

Having short cycles? Root cause approach

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If your period is starting to be less than 24 days, something may be going on. In this episode, we're going to dive deep into root causes that could b...

How your hormones impact your WHOLE health

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are always so quick to think of reproduction when we think of sex hormones, but what if I told you there was WAY more to it than just having a peri...

323 - Period basics and why you're spotting...

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm giving you a bird eye overview of how your sex hormones work throughout the month and we're going to start doing cycle intrepreta...

323 - My Semaglutide Opinion (weight loss meds)

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ooo I'm ruffling some feathers here in the medical community because I'm passioniate about protecting YOU and encouraging you to not just look at shor...

322 - Sharing my sourdough girl era journey

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesss!!! I am finally sharing all the lessons learned and what I'm doing in my sourdough girlie era! I'm doing both Einkorn and gluten free sourdough,...

Allergies with Manan Shah

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manan Shah MD is a board certified ENT and allergist - and also lifelong allergy sufferer who founded Wyndly- an online allergy practice, to help suff...

Is leaky gut real?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing bothers me more than patients getting dismissed by conventional medicine. The term leaky gut can automatically get conventional practitioners ...

319. Postnatal Nutrition + Care with Claire Steward, RD

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are SO excited to have one of our team dietitians that just came back from maternity leave not that long ago!! She had her first sweet babe last ye...

318. Lessons from COVID from a couple years in!

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that a couple years have passed, we are gathering all the studies and exploring the data and realizing what we knew all along. Food and lifestyle ...

317. My boujee dental routine for oral health

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get an inside peek of my dental routine and products that I use to optimize my oral cavity! Don't forget your mouth is the beginning of your gut. Don'...

316 - Natural Alternatives to Botox

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel pressured to anti-age with botox? Guess what there is so much more you can do! Learn what you can be doing AT LOW RISK naturally to enhance ...

315 - Improving Breast Health Naturally

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since it's October, I felt like we need to put more power back in your hands in how you can improve breast health without just waiting for a positive ...

314 - Why hormonal acne treatments are wrong

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with acne? I'm going to be telling you why most of the hormonal acne treatments are wrong...or moreso not sufficient getting to the...

313 - Cycle Sync Workouts

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to tune into your body and cycle sync your workouts for optimal hormones and just feeling good?! Yeah, I bet! Listen in to this episode ...

312 - Are high protein diets bad?

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A patient shared with me a certain study that stated protein diets are bad during middle age and better beyond 65 years old+. Article is here - https:...

311 - Is an elimination diet necessary?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elimination diets are a common recommendation for people to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle - but is it necessary? -- Ready to work with us 1:1? You kno...

310 - Symptoms of bad gut health

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering if the symptoms you're struggling with is giving you a red flag that something is wrong? Listen to this episode! Ready to work with us 1:1? ...

309 - Nutrients your adrenals need

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into what nutrients your adrenals need! If you've been feeling stressed more, just know that your body is going to need ...

308 - Adrenal fatigue root causes + symptoms

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're wondering if your adrenals are a problem + that you might be struggling with adrenal fatigue, listen to this episode as we walk you through ...

307 - How formaldehyde + Round-Up affects your body

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're finishing up some toxin talk with this episode speaking glyphosate (aka Round-Up) and formaldehyde! Stay aware, friends! Knowledge is powerr! Re...

306 - A mysterious health issue figured out with our patient Katrina Reeser

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are breaking the streak of having guests on our podcast because I HAD to bring on a patient of ours, Katrina, to talk about her journey. The things...

305 - Why health at every size is WRONG

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rant ahead! This passion filled episode will get you fired up to take care of your health - no excuses.  Ready to work with us 1:1? You know, stop th...

304 - How phthalates + BPA are killing your hormones!

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to understand why environmental toxins are important to avoid - this week we're hitting on phthalates + BPA!   Ready to work with us 1:1? Y...

303 - My Healthy Nighttime Routine

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what I do behind the scenes of my nightly routine? I'm talking about it here on the podcast, but also recommend watching it over on our YouT...

302 - Top 7 Things We Hear On Our Calls

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to hear the common comments and questions on our discovery calls? Wanted to switch it up this week + bring you peace to how you're feeling if you...

301 - How to rid of toxins from the body

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about how we can open up our detoxification pathways in this episode! These are the three main areas that you need to be focusing on to sup...

300 - Toxin Overload Symptoms

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the different toxin overload symptoms here. Where do you fall? Do you have one or many of them? - Ready to work with us 1:1? You know, sto...

299 - Bile + gallbladder support

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to learn about your gallbladder?! The importance of bile, what harms your gallbladder + what supports it? Leave this episode lovin' on this prec...

298 - Low stomach acid {symptoms + how to increase stomach acid naturally}

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week learn about the importance stomach acid, low stomach acid symptoms, + how to increase stomach acid naturally! Ready to work with us 1:1? You...

297 - Diet For Leaky Gut

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what foods are ideal for your gut?! Listen in to today's episode to learn what are some of the best foods for a gut healing journey! Remembe...

296 - What Causes Leaky Gut?

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about comprehensive stool testing here!   Ready to work with us 1:1? You know, stop the guess work? Let's go! Request a free phone call HE...

295 - Fertility Testing For Women (honestly, FOR ALL OF US LADIES!)

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, listen in on the functional medicine lab testing that you need to help understand your body and optimize fertility. THIS IS NO...