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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
Patient Education
Dairy
Insulin Resistance
Supplements
Nutrition
Mitochondrial Health
Iron
Histamine
Hypothyroidism
Holistic Health
Hypertension
Vitamin D
Type 2 Diabetes
Immune Regulation

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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Latest Episodes

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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Recurring dysbiosis is a clinical clue that the body’s terrain still favors chaos over repair. On Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact, Tracy Harrison speaks directly to practitioners who keep seeing recurrent gut dysbiosis return after a short-... more

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When symptom complaints keep getting brushed aside, a functional medicine health coach often sees the pattern a rushed visit misses. On Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact, host Tracy Harrison talks with Meredith Orlowski about what practitione... more

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Clear communication shapes how patients understand their health and how colleagues evaluate clinical thinking. In this episode of Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact, Tracy Harrison explores why functional medicine language matters more than ma... more

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Recent Guests

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

Host

Tracy Harrison
Host of Functional Medicine for Real-World Impact and affiliated with the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM).

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 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!

    Apple Podcasts
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    KimInUkraine
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics are viewed as credible and actionable, helping clinicians implement real-world functional medicine strategies.
Listeners praise Tracy for delivering valuable, practitioner-centered guidance with a roots-based approach to health and disease.
The show is appreciated for its practical clinical pearls, case-based insights, and emphasis on patient empowerment.

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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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This show targets healthcare professionals who want to apply functional medicine concepts in real-world clinical practice. Episodes center on practical, patient-centered strategies for chronic conditions, emphasizing root-cause approaches, lab interpretation beyond simple markers, and lifestyle interventions. Topics frequently cover nutrient cofactors, microbiome and gut health, detoxification, hormonal balance, and the integration of patient education and empowerment into care. A notable strength is the practitioner-focused lens: case-based discussions, clinical pearls, and actionable steps attendees can apply immediately to improve patient outcomes. The host's emphasizes collaborative care, sustainability of practice, and addressing barri... more

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