The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast
Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, founder of the Functional Nurse Academy, hosts The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast, where she provides practical education in functional medicine and business strategy for nurses ready to practice differently. Each episode features a variety of clinical insights, real-world application, and inspiring success stories from FNA graduates who are building thriving functional practices.
Podcasting since 2026 • 11 episodes
The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Specializing in Fertility as a Functional Nurse: Alyssa's story
In this episode, Melissa is joined by functional nurse Alyssa Finley, founder of Balance and Bloom Holistic Wellness. Together, they discuss Alyssa’s personal journey from chronic illness and infertility to discovering root-cause healing throug...
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Episode 11
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56:07
Healing Seizures with the Ketogenic Diet: Food as Medicine for the Brain
Joining me today is Aly, also known as “The Realistic RN” a former ER and travel nurse who developed a seizure disorder and was left with no answers from the medical system beyond lifelong medication. After experiencing medical gaslighting Aly ...
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Episode 10
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53:46
From Biotoxin Illness to Functional Nurse in a Leading Functional Medicine Practice: Holly’s Story
I’m joined by functional nurse Holly Nidifer, who shares how she healed from biotoxin illness—including chronic Lyme disease and mold toxicity—and the remarkable journey that led her from conventional hospital-based nursing to a purpose-driven ...
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Episode 9
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53:29
Methylene Blue and the Root Cause Approach to PANS and PANDAS
In this episode, Melissa is joined by Sunny Austin, FNP, a nurse practitioner and board certified functional medicine practitioner at Sanctuary Functional Medicine. Together, they discuss the functional medicine approach to PANS (Pediatri...
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Episode 8
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55:28
From Nurse Whistleblower to Functional Nurse: Michelle's Story
Melissa is joined by Michelle Spencer, RN, a former hospital nurse who became a whistleblower after raising concerns about patient safety and transparency within the healthcare system. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey from conventio...
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Episode 7
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58:56