Functional Medicine Institute

Functional Medicine Institute

Functional Medicine Institute Podcast Hosted by Amber Warren, the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast explores the root causes of disease through the lens of functional and integrative medicine. Each episode features expert conversations and science-based insights designed to help you improve health, longevity, and overall vitality.

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April 1, 2026 34 mins

Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it can significantly impact sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Amber Warren, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP to break down the hormonal changes driving this transition and why symptoms can vary so widely.

Learn how shifts in progesterone and estrogen, along with stress and the nervous system, influence how you feel and what you can do to support your b...

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Most men don't realize their hormones are gone until everything else starts falling apart. Andrew Baukol, PA-C, learned that firsthand after lymphoma and 12 rounds of chemo, and now he's helping other men find the missing piece.

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Amber Warren, PA-C breaks down perimenopause and hormone imbalances, covering weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep changes.

Discover how bioidentical hormone therapy, gut and liver health, and stress management can support estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for long-term wellness.

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In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C explains the 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what the flipped food pyramid means for metabolic health.

She explores increased protein needs, whole foods, healthy fats, and why reducing refined carbohydrates is critical for insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut health. Amber also discusses nutrition for children, food quality, alcohol intake, and how personalized tools like c...

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Amber Warren, PA-C, is joined by functional medicine nurse practitioner Heather Lucas, MSN, FNP-C, to explain the science behind GLP-1–based therapies and metabolic weight loss. They break down how GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon influence appetite, insulin resistance, and fat metabolism, and discuss how therapies such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and emerging triple agonists are used in metabolic care.

This episode explores why improving...

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Host Amber Warren and guest, Dr. Mark Holthouse, explore a functional, root-cause approach to metabolic weight loss, going beyond the outdated “calories in, calories out” model. They discuss why weight loss resistance is rarely about willpower and how hormones, cortisol, gut health, muscle mass, and environmental factors influence metabolism.

The episode highlights FMI’s Premier Metabolic Reset program, responsible use of GLP-1s an...

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We’re rebroadcasting this important episode with Functional Pediatrician Dr. Mario Brus, MD. Trained at Loma Linda University, Dr. Brus specializes in pediatric functional medicine, focusing on the root causes of chronic conditions in children.

In this episode, he explains how targeted lab testing, genetic insights, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and high-quality supplements can support children’s health. Dr. Brus emphasizes part...

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October 15, 2025 27 mins

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October 1, 2025 30 mins

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal

Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

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