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Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact: The School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM)

Tracy Harrison
Functional Medicine
Gut Health
Chronic Disease
Oxidative Stress
Melatonin
Autoimmune Disease
Hypertension
Patient Education
Dairy
Insulin Resistance
Supplements
Nutrition
Iron
Histamine
Mitochondrial Health
Hypothyroidism
Type 2 Diabetes
Holistic Health
Vitamin D
Lactose Intolerance

Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact offers practical insights to empower healthcare professionals in transforming patient care through applied functional medicine. Join Tracy Harrison as she dives deep into the interconnected nature of physiology, lifestyle, and innovative interventions—bringing clarity to the science behind complex, chronic conditions. Each episode is packed with case scena... more

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Artwork for Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact: The School of Applied Functional Medicine

Latest Episodes

Most hormone protocols fail because they start in the wrong place.

Practitioners spend years chasing estrogen dominance, sluggish thyroid, and cortisol dysregulation without ever looking at what's driving those patterns. Tracy Harrison makes the cas... more

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Some practitioners find functional medicine through curiosity. Heather Slusher found it through a tendon rupture. On this episode of Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact, host Tracy Harrison sits down with Heather to explore what functional medi... more

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High blood pressure is often treated as a number to push down, yet the body may be raising it for reasons standard care never investigates.

On Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact, host Tracy Harrison reframes functional medicine for high blood... more

Most practitioners assume the only honest path into functional medicine is to leave conventional medicine behind, and Katie Creedon has spent nearly two decades proving that assumption wrong.

Katie is an adult nurse practitioner with deep roots in g... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Slusher
Seasoned family nurse practitioner, founder of her own practice
Private practice in functional/integrative medicine
Episode: A Seasoned NP Discovers Passion and Courage to Live Her Purpose | E41
Katie Creedon
Adult Nurse Practitioner with a focus on geriatrics and dementia prevention
New England Functional Wellness / VA geriatrics residency program
Episode: An NP's Refreshing Insights on a FxMed Inspired Career | E39
Meredith Orlowski
Health coach focused on perimenopause and thyroid health
Independent health coach / SAFM affiliate
Episode: Successful Health Coach Flips the Script on Menopause | E37
Dr. Lara Salyer
Practitioner activated functional medicine physician
Independent functional medicine practitioner
Episode: How Practitioners Are Reinventing Healthcare by Letting Go of Outcomes and Embracing Uncertainty | E35
Lisa Vasile
A nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine with experience in various healthcare roles.
Self-employed nurse practitioner in Massachusetts
Episode: An NP Excelling in Functional Medicine Shares Her Wisdom | E32
Julia Martin
German MD and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Episode: Beyond the Prescription Pad - An MD’s Journey to True Healing | E30
Zoie Phillips
A physician assistant specializing in functional medicine
Upcurrent Functional Medicine
Episode: Owning the Mission: A PA’s Leap into Functional Medicine | E29

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • FINALLY! 🤩

    I have been waiting for a podcast from SAFM for forever. Tracy is a wonderful teacher with such a valuable perspective on health, wellness, and getting to the root cause of dis-ease. I am so happy to finally have her wisdom in a podcast!

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    5
    KimInUkraine
    United Statesa year ago

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The show emphasizes root-cause approaches over symptom chasing, which resonates with practitioners.
Insightful episodes with practical, real-world clinical takeaways.
Quality guests who bring diverse, experience-backed perspectives.
Content often ties back to SAFM offerings and hands-on strategies.
Host communicates complex concepts clearly and supportively for clinicians.

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Successful Health Coach Flips the Script on Menopause | E37
Q: What sparked your passion for health coaching and functional medicine?
My personal health journey through thyroid issues and the lack of satisfactory conventional guidance showed me the power of a patient-centered, functional approach, which then evolved into a mission to guide others with practical, compassionate coaching.
An NP Excelling in Functional Medicine Shares Her Wisdom | E32
Q: What are some common missteps that you see in practice related to functional medicine?
The biggest is doing too much, too quickly without truly understanding a patient's goals and needs.
An NP Excelling in Functional Medicine Shares Her Wisdom | E32
Q: What would you say to people who, practitioners who say that it's not possible to combine functional medicine with traditional practices?
I would ask them what part of it is not possible. It's about finding ways to integrate functional medicine even within traditional frameworks by focusing on patient care.
Owning the Mission: A PA’s Leap into Functional Medicine | E29
Q: What are some challenges you've faced in starting your practice?
Building a practice is scary and comes with many uncertainties, especially the financial aspects.
Owning the Mission: A PA’s Leap into Functional Medicine | E29
Q: What was it like for you in making the choice for functional medicine?
It was a courageous decision; I knew I wanted to have all the tools available in my toolbox.

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1. Heather Slusher
2. Katie Creedon
3. Meredith Orlowski
4. Dr. Lara Salyer
5. Lisa Vasile
6. Julia Martin
7. Zoie Phillips

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