The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine
A podcast that explores the unique role nurses and nurse practitioners play in practicing the healing art of functional medicine. The show explores many aspects of functional medicine practice, emerging research, and the unique blessings and challenges that RNs and NPs experience when practicing functional medicine. Hosted by Brigitte Sager- a family nurse practitioner, board certified functional medicine practitioner, and the creator and lead faculty of Functional Medicine for Nurses course taught through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM. www.fm4n.com Whether you’re new to the idea of becoming a functional medicine nurse or already practicing this healing modality as a holistic nurse in your current setting, the Functional Nurse Podcast is a way of connecting and speaking to the art functional nursing.
Episodes
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Natalie Mullen from Practice Better shares innovative strategies for holistic nurses to grow their practices while avoiding burnout. She explores key features of Practice Better, including group coaching, online courses, and membership models to boost patient engagement. The discussion emphasizes building client trust through challenges and email marketing, customizing services for d...
In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP discusses the evolving role of nurses in Functional Medicine and how they can advocate for their place in healthcare settings. She emphasizes the importance of patient education, the potential for nurses to lead group medical visits, and the need for nurses to step into entrepreneurial roles to better serve patients. The conversation highlights the barriers n...
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager welcomes back Bev Mazza, a board-certified nurse coach and integrative health consultant. They discuss Bev’s shift to focusing on blood sugar management for pre-diabetic and menopausal women, covering continuous glucose monitoring, stress regulation, and personalized care. The conversation also explores structuring services, pricing, client attraction, networking,...
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager DNP shares insights from the AANP Health Policy Conference, emphasizing the importance of nurse practitioners in advocating for healthcare policy changes. She discusses the challenges faced by nurse practitioners, particularly in rural areas, and highlights key statistics about their impact on patient care. The conversation also covers the need for better represen...
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP explores the opportunities and challenges for nurses interested in entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of understanding state regulations, scope of practice, and patient safety when starting a business. She highlights the need for legal guidance, especially when incorporating services beyond traditional nursing roles. The conversation also address...
On this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP interviews Brooke Forsythe, a nurse with 18 years of experience who shares her journey through mental health challenges and the importance of mindset in healthcare. Brooke discusses her transition from wanting to be an accountant to becoming a nurse, her struggles with anxiety and depression, and how she found healing through mindset work and coaching. She em...
In this bonus episode, Brigitte Sager DNP introduces the Holistic Nursing Entrepreneur Program, designed for nurses and nurse practitioners seeking to establish their own practices. She discusses the journey of becoming a nurse entrepreneur, the development of the program, and the comprehensive course structure that includes insights from founding nurses and expert interviews. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community...
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager explores how holistic and functional nurses can lead the way in transforming healthcare through advocacy. From improving school nutrition to hospital meals and influencing policy, Brigitte shares actionable steps for nurses to create meaningful change. Inspired by a discussion with Dr. Barbara Dossey, this episode highlights the power of nurses' voices in shaping ...
On this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP interviews Karina Landing RN, a seasoned healthcare professional who has transitioned from traditional nursing to functional medicine and wellness coaching. Karina shares her journey through various nursing roles, her insights into the challenges faced by mid-career professionals, and how she integrates technology with functional medicine to empower her clien...
On this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP discusses the important distinctions between education, recommendations, and prescribing within the nursing scope of practice. She emphasizes the role of nurses in educating patients, the nuances of making recommendations, and the importance of empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health. The conversation also touches on the use of online dis...
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP interviews Andrew Newland, co-founder of Functional Medicine Marketing. They discuss the importance of functional medicine in healthcare, the challenges of implementing these practices at home, and the critical role nurses play in the future of healthcare. Andrew shares insights on effective marketing strategies for functional medicine practices, emphasizing ...
In this inspiring reunion episode, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, welcomes five past guests and graduates of INCA's Functional Medicine for Nurses program. Together, they share their personal journeys into the world of functional medicine, reflecting on the passion that drove them to start their own practices.
The conversation dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, from overcoming roadblocks and marketing challenges to the d...
In this bonus episode , Brigitte Sager, DNP and Monique Class, MS, APRN, BC discuss the evolving landscape of Functional Nursing, focusing on the new certification processes, educational tracks, and the launch of a membership community for nurses interested in functional medicine. They emphasize the importance of nurses in the Functional Medicine movement and outline the structure of upcoming programs designed to enhance nursing co...
In this engaging episode host Brigitte Sager, DNP interviews Samantha Hamilton, MSN-ED, RN. Samantha shares her journey through nursing and her transition into functional medicine. From her early days as an ICU nurse in a high-need area of Milwaukee to becoming an organ procurement coordinator and eventually working as a heart failure clinician, Samantha's passion for patient education shines through. She explains her mission to em...
On this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, I’m diving into key insights from the recent Personal Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) conference. 🌿✨
From cutting-edge research to actionable strategies, PLMI continues to lead the way in integrating personalized lifestyle medicine into healthcare. As functional nurses and practitioners, staying ahead of these trends is essential for empowering patients and creating meaning...
In this engaging episode, host Brigitte Sager introduces special guest Rose Acholla, MSN APRN FNP-C RN NC, an experienced ICU nurse and family nurse practitioner, who shares her inspiring journey from traditional healthcare to holistic and functional medicine. With 13 years in critical care and as an NP since 2021, Rose explains how she began to feel limited by conventional approaches in primary care. Seeking a deeper way to suppor...
In this bonus episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager shares exciting news for nurses interested in entrepreneurship. After listening to feedback from students in her functional medicine course, Brigitte realized that many nurses need guidance on starting their own businesses, especially in functional medicine and holistic healthcare. She discusses the challenges nurses face, like business structure, marketing,...
In this insightful episode, host Brigitte Sager interviews Rebekah Sireci BSN, RN, the founder of Bare Health Co. Rebekah shares her inspiring journey into nursing, which began after a life-changing car accident as a teenager. Though she initially pursued a career in the corporate world, she later followed her passion for healthcare, training as a nurse in England. Specializing in oncology, Rebekah reflects on her experiences carin...
In this episode, functional medicine nurse practitioner Brigitte Sager shares important updates and emerging topics in functional nursing. From the availability of continuous glucose monitors over the counter to new certification processes by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), this episode covers the latest developments that are shaping the future of functional nursing. Brigitte discusses how CGMs can empower patients wit...
In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager interviews Jazmine Reyes, RN, BSN, BC-NC, about her journey from ICU nursing to holistic and functional medicine practice. Jaz shares her experiences as a travel nurse during the pandemic, which led her to shift towards a more intentional, slow-paced, and ancestral approach to health. Together, they discuss how nurses can integrate ancestral wisdom, mindfulness, and sl...
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