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The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine

Brigitte Sager, DNP
Functional Medicine
Holistic Nursing
Nursing
Nutrition
Holistic Health
Nursing Education
Gut Health
Patient Education
Imposter Syndrome
Institute For Functional Medicine
Nurse Practitioners
Patient Care
Mental Health
Women's Health
Entrepreneurship
Integrative Nurse Coach Academy
Nurse Coaching
Functional Nursing
Functional Psychiatry
AI In Healthcare

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, function... more

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Sam Hamilton
Director of Growth and Partnerships at the Institute for Functional Nursing
Institute for Functional Nursing
Episode: A Look Inside The Functional Nursing Program™: The Leading Functional Medicine Training for RNs & NPs
Chip Nguyen
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner; expert in cardiometabolic health and functional medicine
Not stated beyond appointment as faculty at IFN
Episode: Functional Medicine Nursing and Aesthetics: Integrating Beauty, Health & Business
Everest Goldstein
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness
Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness
Episode: Functional Psychiatry for Nurses: Root Cause Depression, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Link
Ryan Obermeier
Chief Commercial Officer at Evexia Diagnostics
Evexia Diagnostics
Episode: How Evexia Diagnostics Simplifies Functional Medicine Lab Testing for Nurses with Ryan Obermeier
Megan Kroeker
A nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, gut health, and hormone balance.
Episode: Every Patient Is Unique: Functional Nursing In Action with Megan Kroeker, MSN, NP, IFMCP
Barbara Hudak
Former US Air Force major and Cardiac Intensive Care Nurse with over 40 years of experience. She specializes in heart coherence, resilience training, and emotional self-regulation.
Sedona, Arizona Health Practices
Episode: How Functional Nurses Support Nervous System Regulation | HeartMath & HRV Explained
Ashley Shrader
Family nurse practitioner and IFMCP certified practitioner passionate about gut and hormone health.
RISE Functional Medicine
Episode: Interview with Ashley Shrader, DNP, IFMCP
Tamra Geryk
Board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Ritual Wellness
Ritual Wellness
Episode: Interview with Tamra Geryk, MSN, FNP-C, IFMCP
Lindsay Vanderstraeten
Critical care nurse with 14 years of experience, now focused on integrative and functional medicine
Episode: Interview with Lindsay Vanderstraeten, MSN, BSN, RN

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Brigitte Sager
Host of The Functional Nurse Podcast; Advocate for functional nursing and founder of the Institute for Functional Nursing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • So happy to have found this podcast!

    I have found so much useful information and inspiration in this podcast. As a nurse working to transition out of the traditional allopathic medical system and start coaching clients in a more holistic environment so they can achieve actual healing, I am so grateful for this information and support!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nourished Nurse
    United States2 years ago
  • Just WoW

    Thank you Brigitte! Your insight is solid and so, so helpful in helping my brain understand functional medicine from a nurse’s POV as I am currently transitioning to “the other side”. Such a great tip to think about providing services for cash payment to massage therapy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    auntywu
    United States2 years ago
  • Functional Nurses. YES!

    Brigitte is a leader in Functional Nursing. And she creates clarity in an area that can be confusing. She opens up possibilities for Nurse interested in Functional Medicine. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoleRNCoach
    United States3 years ago

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Energetic host shares real-world lessons and student feedback to inform practice and teaching.
Clear, practical guidance for building a functionally focused nursing practice.
Insightful take on how nurses can lead in functional medicine.

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Functional Medicine Nursing and Aesthetics: Integrating Beauty, Health & Business
Q: Can you share how your background led you to functional nursing and what drew you to teaching it within the IFN framework?
I transitioned from bedside and acute care roles to functional medicine to address root causes and empower patients with long-lasting habits, which reignited my energy and purpose as a clinician. Teaching within IFN allows me to mentor others and scale this approach through education and community.
Functional Psychiatry for Nurses: Root Cause Depression, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Link
Q: Could you talk a little bit about the growth opportunities and challenges experienced while having your own business?
She emphasizes the importance of setting personal boundaries early on to avoid burnout, sharing that it's manageable if you focus on the right aspects of practice and find joy in helping patients.
Functional Psychiatry for Nurses: Root Cause Depression, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Link
Q: What surprises people the most that might be at the root of somebody's brain health concerns?
Everest mentions that many people are unaware of the significant impact of factors like gut health, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal imbalances on mental health, often leading to symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Functional Psychiatry for Nurses: Root Cause Depression, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Link
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how you have arrived to have a functional psychiatry practice?
Everest shares that her journey took a roundabout path, beginning with education and eventually leading her to recognize the unmet needs for mental health resources, which drove her to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner focused on functional psychiatry.
How Evexia Diagnostics Simplifies Functional Medicine Lab Testing for Nurses with Ryan Obermeier
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about what that looks like for a nurse to get lab results through Evexia?
Once a nurse registers with Evexia Diagnostics, their internal physician network manages the lab orders, and they can access interpretation support quickly through programs like 'Ask the Doctor'.

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A show focused on how nurses and nurse practitioners practice functional medicine, exploring root-cause care, holistic nursing, and the evolving role of nursing leadership in integrative health. Episodes spotlight policy advocacy, nutrition, gut health, lab testing, and practical strategies for building patient-centered, long-term care within functional medicine. A standout angle is empowering nurses to become disruptors and educators within healthcare, with actionable takeaways for practitioners, educators, and healthcare entrepreneurs.

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1. Sam Hamilton
2. Chip Nguyen
3. Everest Goldstein
4. Ryan Obermeier
5. Megan Kroeker
6. Barbara Hudak
7. Ashley Shrader
8. Tamra Geryk

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