What does it really mean to be a disruptor in healthcare, and why are nurses uniquely positioned to lead that change?
In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP, dives into how functional nurses are challenging outdated models of care and creating better outcomes through root cause healing, lifestyle medicine, prevention, and education.
Drawing from recent insights by Dr. Jeffrey Bland and other functional medicine pioneers, Brigitte explores:
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What makes a functional medicine nurse a disruptor
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Why questioning conventional care is a responsibility, not rebellion
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How functional nurses are transforming care through entrepreneurship, group programs, patient partnerships, and community-based care
She also covers the risks, challenges, and rewards of stepping outside the traditional nursing box — from professional reputation and system limitations to policy reform and values-driven practice.
If you're a nurse who's ever asked, "Why are we doing it this way?" or felt called to practice differently, this episode is your permission slip to lead, innovate, and disrupt with purpose.
Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP – Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Functional Nursing Educator.
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