What The Func?!
Episodes
EPISODE 66: HOLISTIC TELEHEALTH, WITH DR. JACLYN TOLENTINO
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, senior doctor at Parsley Health. They discuss the benefits of holistic telehealth and the future of ...
EPISODE 65: HOLISTIC DENTISTRY, WITH DR. GERRY CURATOLA
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton have a fascinating conversation with holistic dentist and founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry Dr. Gerry Curatola. They chat about how to...
EPISODE 64: GRAY AREA DRINKING, WITH JOLENE PARK
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton chat with "Gray Area Drinking" specialist Jolene Park. A functional nutritionist, health coach and TEDx speaker, Jolene shares her per...
EPISODE 63: PCOS, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton chat with integrative gynecologist Dr. Felice Gersh, founder and Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She shar...
EPISODE 62: LOVE AS MEDICINE, WITH DR. STEVEN EISENBERG
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton open up their hearts with Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a functional oncologist that uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients' ...
EPISODE 61: DNA TESTING, WITH KASHIF KHAN
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with Kashif Khan, CEO of The DNA Company. What is DNA testing? How can you use those test results to better understand how to l...
EPISODE 60: SIBO & GUT HEALTH, WITH DR. MARISOL
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton catch up with Queen of the Thrones Dr. Marisol N.D. They dig into the topic of SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth...
EPISODE 59: FUNCTIONAL MENTAL HEALTH, WITH DR. ROSEANN
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton get into it with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. What is the functional medicine approach to mental health and how does it differ from th...
EPISODE 58: UNDAUNTED, WITH KARA GOLDIN
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton chat with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Inc., and author of the bestselling book Undaunted. They discuss why she calls herself ...
EPISODE 57: DETOX YOUR BRAIN, WITH DR. AUSTIN PERLMUTTER
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura & Clayton are joined by internal medicine physician and NYTimes Bestselling author Dr. Austin Perlmutter, co-author of Brain Wash. The...
EPISODE 56: DANCING WITH THE STAR HEALTH COACH, WITH SAMANTHA HARRIS
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with Samantha Harris, host of Dancing With The Stars and health aficionado. After years of burning the candle at both ends, Sam...
EPISODE 55: THE PRIMAL BLUEPRINT, WITH MARK SISSON
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton are joined by Mark Sisson, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, the Mayo King of Malibu, and NYTimes Bests...
EPISODE 54: VACCINE UPDATE, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton have a quick update chat with Dr. Felice Gersh to get answers to more burning questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. They t...
EPISODE 53: HOLISTIC FERTILITY, WITH DR. AUMATMA
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton go deep into the topic of holistic fertility this week with board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and best-selling author Dr....
EPISODE 52: ESSENTIAL OILS, WITH JODI COHEN
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton chat all things essential oils with bestselling author, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils Jodi Cohe...
EPISODE 51: STRESS, WITH DR. HEIDI HANNA
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton are joined by stress expert and NYTimes Bestselling author Dr. Heidi Hanna. They talk about hidden stressors, how over 70%...
EPISODE 50: LAUGHTER YOGA, WITH THE LAUGHING LOVEBUGS
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton laugh their faces off with Laughing Lovebugs Alik and Lauren Colbert. What is laughter yoga, what's so funny about it and what are t...
EPISODE 49: PEGAN DIET, WITH DR. MARK HYMAN
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura & Clayton guffaw over functional medicine rockstar and 13-time NYTimes bestelling author Dr. Mark Hyman. They chat about his new book ...
EPISODE 48: FATIGUE, WITH DR. EVAN HIRSCH
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling blah? Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Evan Hirsch about how to Fix Your Fatigue. His 4 step solution helps people go from exhausted to energiz...
EPISODE 47 - GETTING TO THE ROOT OF RELATIONSHIPS, WITH THE FREEMANS
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships take work, and this week Laura & Clayton work it out with celebrity relationship coaches and authors Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman. In what'...
EPISODE 46 - WHAT'S UP WITH THE VACCINE, WITH DR. FELICE GERSH M.D.
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's talkin about the vaccine, and so are Laura and Clayton. They're joined this week by double board certified integrative physician Dr. Felice...
EPISODE 45 - SUPPLEMENTS, WITH WADE LIGHTHEART
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton chat with 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion and former Mr. Universe Competitor Wade Lightheart, who's also one of the ...
EPISODE 44 - THE THYROID, WITH DR. ALAN CHRISTIANSON
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Alan Christianson schools Laura & Clayton on all things THYROID. What is it, why is it such a touchy gland, and ...
EPISODE 43 - THE TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR, WITH JJ VIRGIN
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura & Clayton break down the awful truth about sugar with celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and 4x NYT best-selling author JJ Virgin....
EPISODE 42 - NEW YEAR, NUTRITION
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton are joined by functional nutrition expert, Cynthia Thurlow. They go back to some of the basics like when is the right time to make h...
EPISODE 41 - 2020 LOOK BACK
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of What the Func?! Laura and Clayton take a walk down memory lane. From chatting with MDs to sexperts to microbiologists, this...
EPISODE 40 - DAVE ASPREY: THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton break it down with the father of biohacking himself, Dave Asprey. What's his story? How did he discover Bulletproof coffee? And why ...
EPISODE 39 - HOLISTIC SKIN CARE
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Neifert, holistic aesthetician, born and partially raised on a Navajo reservation, dives into the truth about healthy skin care. Why do we love ...
EPISODE 38 - FACING FEAR
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton have a deep conversation with writer, researcher and unorthodox therapist Sam Qurashi, discussing how all emotions are rooted in f...
EPISODE 37 - NATURAL WINE
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk to Todd White, natural wine expert and founder of Dry Farm Wines. What is natural wine? How is it different from conventional w...
EPISODE 36 - WELLNESS MAMA
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with Wellness Mama Katie Wells, master health coach and mom of six. She shares great tips on how to get kids to eat healthfully...
EPISODE 35 - CREATIVE CAREERS
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with creative guru Jeffrey Madoff, author of CREATIVE CAREERS. What is creativity? When should one pivot? How do we pick the "b...
EPISODE 34 - HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton plunge into the science behind HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) with Ratna Singh, microbiologist and founder of C.A.R.O.L., t...
EPISODE 33 - IN THE MOMENT
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton gab with Broadway legends Sandra Joseph and Ron Bohmer, stars of The Phantom of the Opera. Having performed the same show for years ...
EPISODE 32 - FASTING
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton get to the root of FASTING. What is a fast, why are they all the rage and why does Clayton suck at them? They are joined by nutritio...
EPISODE 31 - POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton get to the root of Positive Psychology with Laura E. Taylor, MAPP. They discuss the difference between negative and positive emotion...
EPISODE 30 - HORMONES
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Laura and Clayton talk to OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston about hormones and how they affect the overall health of both men and women. Laura gets to...
EPISODE 29 - POST BETRAYAL TRANSFORMATION
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Laura and Clayton chat with holistic psychologist, Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute. They discuss her research on post ...
EPISODE 28 - HEALTHY KIDS
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Madiha Saeed, holistic mom and best-selling author. They discuss the importance of getting kids started early on a hea...
EPISODE 27 - THE TOXIN TERMINATOR
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk toxins with The Toxin Terminator, Aimee Carlson. They find out where toxins are hiding in everyday items, and learn about the b...
EPISODE 26 - CHOLESTEROL & HEART HEALTH
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk heart health with Dr. Jack Wolfson, author of The Paleo Cardiologist. Can eating foods rich in Omega-3s improve heart health? D...
EPISODE 25 - THE CARNIVORE CODE
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kids! Eat your...meat?! Laura and Clayton chat with Dr. Paul Saladino, author of The Carnivore Code, about his research on how eating "nose to tail" ...
EPISODE 24 - FERTILITY
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk to fertility expert Dr. Cleopatra, founder of The Fertility and Pregnancy Institute. She clears up some common misconceptions a...
EPISODE 23 - LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX!
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Libido, Desire, Arousal oh my! Intimacy wellness expert Susan Bratton enlightens Laura and Clayton on how to maintain healthy sexual function and kee...
EPISODE 22 - THE SLEEP DOCTOR
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the lion sleep tonight? Or the bear? The dolphin? Today we are joined by Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, who teaches us about chronotype...
EPISODE 21 - THE COMMUNITY CURE
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Maskell, author of The Community Cure, joins Laura and Clayton in a chat about why communal healthcare might be the future, and why loneliness c...
EPISODE 20 - THE MICROBIOME
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Clayton and Laura share the mic(robiome) with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist and co-founder of Microbiome Labs What are probiotics, and why do w...
EPISODE 19 - TALKIN' POOP
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura & Clayton get to the bottom of digestive health with Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, Queen of the Thrones. What is our poop trying to tell us? How do we k...
EPISODE 18 - BLUE LIGHT
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton welcome Andy Mant, expert on blue light and owner of BluBlox. They discuss the effects blue light can have on the body, all the plac...
EPISODE 17 - GLUTEN
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk to Dr. Tom O'Bryan, gluten expert and author of The National Book Award-winning The Autoimmune Fix. He breaks down the G word...
EPISODE 16 - FUNCTIONAL FASHION
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Clayton talk to activist Lindsay Medoff, founder of the upcycling Suay Sew Shop in Los Angeles, to get to the "root cause" of the dysfunctio...
EPISODE 15 - EMOTIONAL EATING
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we "eat our feelings," and how can we stop? Laura & Clayton talk to emotional eating coach Tricia Nelson, an expert on healing the root causes ...
EPISODE 14 - IF THESE WAHLS COULD TALK
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Functional Medicine powerful enough to reverse aggressive autoimmune disease & save your life? Laura & Clayton talk to clinical professor of medici...
EPISODE 13 - INDISTRACTABLE
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton and Laura talk to Nir Eyal, author of the best-selling book Indistractable, to understand the psychology of distractions. They learn that "...
EPISODE 12 - ANDRE NORMAN, AMBASSADOR OF HOPE
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton and Laura talk to Andre Norman, founder of The Academy of Hope, who overcame poverty, gangs and a 100-year prison sentence to become an inspi...
EPISODE 11 - CBD
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clayton and Laura investigate the uses and benefits of CBD, the non-psychoactive part of the hemp plant. They are joined by Emmy-nom...
EPISODE 10 - THE PRICE OF BEAUTY
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clayton and Laura look into the mirror and question the price of beauty during dark times. They are joined by wellness comedian, Mia...
EPISODE 9 - STRESS BAKING
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton & Laura unpack why everyone is #stressbaking in quarantine. They talk to New York Times Bestselling author & baking rockstar Elana Amsterdam ...
EPISODE 8 - WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clayton and Laura try to figure out what to eat during this crazy quarantine time. They talk to Smithsonian food historian Dr. Ashle...
EPISODE 7 - PANIC IN A PANDEMIC
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clayton & Laura take a deep dive into some of the difficult emotions they are experiencing during this time. They talk to Broadway ve...
EPISODE 6 - COMEDY IN A CRISIS
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clayton and Laura examine the question of whether it's "too soon" to find humor in these challenging times. They talk to Laura's sis...
EPISODE 5 - VIRUS!
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After Laura shares her experience of what happened when the Corona Virus threatened to shut down her Off-Broadway show, Laura & Clayton are joined by...
EPISODE 4 - CALM THE FUNC DOWN
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you center yourself amidst anxiety and stress? Laura & Clayton talk mental health, therapy, and food's impact on mood (spoiler: eating like gar...
EPISODE 3 - HEAL THE GUT, HEAL THE BUTT
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahh, the gut microbiome: where healing begins! After sharing their failed detox horror stories, Laura & Clayton are joined by Functional Medicine doct...
EPISODE 2 - THE DOCTOR IS IN
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why would a traditional doctor switch to Functional Medicine? Laura & Clayton get into it with certified FM doctor Tamika Henry, whose struggle with j...
EPISODE 1 - WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What the func is Functional Medicine? First, "Father of Functional Medicine" Dr. Jeff Bland tells our hosts Laura & Clayton why FM is so much more tha...
What The Func?! Trailer
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The What the Func?! Podcast is coming March 2! We'll go beyond "one-size-fits-all" healthcare and hear the inspiring stories, emerging science, and un...