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 • 5 episodes
The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Aluminum Adjuvants in Vaccines: Insights From a Functional Pharmacist
In this episode, I am joined by specialty pharmacist Michaela Wachal, PharmD, CSP, to discuss the safety concerns regarding aluminum adjuvants used in vaccines. We explore adjuvant levels present in vaccinations that exceed the FDA’s stated saf...
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Episode 5
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Specializing in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Functional Nurse: Ashley’s Story
In today’s episode, I sit down with Functional Nurse Ashley Caputo to explore what happens when women are dismissed by conventional medicine despite ongoing symptoms. Ashley shares her personal experience with fatigue, weight gain, and burnout,...
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Episode 4
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Overcoming Chronic Illness and Building a Thriving Functional Nurse Business: Jamie’s Story
Melissa is joined by Jamie, also known as The Florida Functional Nurse, for a powerful conversation about healing, purpose, and building a life beyond the broken healthcare system. After surviving a devastating car accident and later d...
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Is Gluten Really the Problem? A Functional Nurse’s Approach to Healing with Real Food: Lori’s Story
This episode explores why gluten intolerance and chronic gut issues are increasingly common, and how modern, industrialized wheat may be a major contributor. Melissa is joined by Lori Krol, Registered Nurse, Functional Nurse Academy graduate, a...
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Specializing in Weight Loss as a Functional Nurse: Kerri’s Story
This episode reveals why weight loss and chronic health struggles may not be solved with diet and exercise alone. Melissa is joined by Kerri Takata, Functional Medicine Nurse and founder of One Together Coaching and Consulting to explore ...
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