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 Dr. Brigitte Sager a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine educator, and the CEO of the Institute for Functional Nursing™ (IFN). https://www.fxnursing.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
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Could a child’s sudden anxiety, OCD, behavioral changes, or psychiatric symptoms have an underlying biological cause? In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Dr. Brigitte Sager sits down with Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, a psychiatric and pediatric nurse practitioner, functional medicine expert, and nationally r...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com.
The Functional Nurse Podcast is celebrating its 100th episode! In this milestone episode, Dr. Brigitte Sager reflects on the evolution of functional nursing—from the early conversations that inspired this podcast to a growing movement of nurses and nurse practitioners bringing root-cause, holistic, and personalized care...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com.
What does functional nursing look like in Canada? In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton MSN-Ed, RN is joined by Canadian nursing professionals Megan Kroeker MSN, NP, FMCP-M, Mat Chartrand, NP, and Tabetha Hystad, RN, BSN, to explore how nurses and nurse prac...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com.
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton sits down with Jessica Spradley, RN, a former Navy corpsman, emergency department nurse, and Functional Nursing Program student who recently began working in a functional medicine clinic. Jessica shares how a simple curiosity about nutrition sparked a journey ...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com.
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager DNP, FNP-C, FMCP-M, CNE challenges one of the most common narratives in healthcare: are nurses truly burned out, or are they experiencing something deeper? Drawing from years of conversations with nurses across a variety of specialties, Brigitte explores why so m...
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In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton sits down with Autumn Wake, RN, IBCLC, to explore how functional nursing is transforming lactation consulting and postpartum care. Autumn shares her personal journey into functional medicine after searching for answers to her son's digestive issues, and how th...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager shares her biggest takeaways from two major healthcare events: the Institute for Functional Medicine's Annual International Conference (AIC) and the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Conference. From innovative care models and functional medicine impleme...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing™. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Samantha Hamilton MSN-Ed, RN sits down with Tabetha Hystad RN to discuss her journey from traditional community nursing to functional nursing. After 15 years in healthcare and experiencing the challenges of burnout, pandemic-era healthcare, and personal health struggles, T...
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How should nurses list credentials after their name? In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Dr. Brigitte Sager explains how nurses, nurse practitioners, and advanced practice nurses can understand and display their professional credentials with more clarity and confidence.
If you have ever wondered whether RN, BSN, M...
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In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager welcomes Samantha Hamilton, MSN-Ed, RN, a functional nurse educator, entrepreneur, and the Director of Growth and Partnerships at the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN). Together, they pull back the curtain on what functional nursing education actually looks l...
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In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager answers one of the most common questions nurses ask when exploring holistic and functional healthcare: can a registered nurse or nurse practitioner become certified in functional medicine?
Brigitte breaks down the current landscape of functional medicine education...
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In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager shares key takeaways from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) conference, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, often called the father of functional medicine. This conference focused on clinical integration and real-world application, offering insights t...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager is joined by Dr. Chip Nguyen, DNP, NP-C, IFMCP, to explore how a functional medicine nurse can successfully integrate aesthetics with root-cause medicine to create a more holistic, patient-centered practice. With over 18 years of experience across prima...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com
In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP breaks down one of the most common questions nurses and nurse practitioners ask: should you go back to school, and if so, which path is right for you? From BSN to MSN, nurse practitioner programs, DNP vs PhD, and beyond, this episode explores the real impact ...
So you’re thinking about starting a holistic nursing business? Amazing. But before you launch that website or invest in a program, there are a few things you need to hear—things most people don’t tell you when you’re just starting out.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to become a nurse entrepreneur in the holistic space. We’ll talk abo...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our courses and programs at www.fxnursing.com.
In this episode, Brigitte Sager, DNP IFMCP shares a major milestone for IFN: the official launch of the first cohort of the Functional Nursing Program. She also shares highlights from two recent conferences: the AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC and the Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York Ci...
Thinking about becoming a functional medicine nurse? Before you dive in, there are a few things you need to know.
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 hard-earned truths I wish every nurse knew before stepping into functional nursing. This isn’t just a career shift—it’s a whole new way of thinking about patient care, your scope, and your purpose as a nurse.
We’ll talk about:
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Why you’ll...
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Functional psychiatry is one of the least common niches in the functional medicine world, but it is often where patients experience some of the most profound “whole person” care. In this episode, Brigitte Sager interviews Everest Goldstein, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and IFM certified clinician,...
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Elimination diets sound simple on paper, but in real life, they can create confusion, overwhelm, and unexpected setbacks for both nurses and their patients. In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager breaks down the top 7 challenges functional medicine nurses face when guiding clients through an...
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at fxnursing.com
Functional Medicine is meant to be about healing the root cause, not just managing symptoms—but not every provider or clinic claiming to practice “FM” is truly doing it. In this powerful episode, I share a personal (and fully permitted) story about a loved one who finally sought Functional Medicine help&mdas...
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