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.
Episodes
22 episodes
From Healing Diverticulitis to Becoming a Functional Gut Health Nurse: Krysti’s Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyThe gut microbiome plays a foundational role in overall health, influencing digestion, immunity, mood, and inflammation. Howev...
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Episode 19
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52:04
Spiritual Rx: Biblical Prescriptions for Health
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyIn this episode, I explore the powerful intersection of biblical healing and modern science. From the healing ministry of Jesu...
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Episode 18
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53:00
Healing at the Cellular Level: HBOT, Ozone, and Functional Neurology
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyMelissa is joined by Dr. Justin Dearing DC, DACNB, FIAMA, FAARM founder of the Dearing Clinic to explore a powerful, integrati...
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Episode 18
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56:16
How a Functional Nurse Approaches the Gut–Hormone Connection: Meghan's Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyIn this episode, Melissa is joined by functional nurse Meghan Cosgrove, founder of Steadfast Functional Health. Together, they...
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Episode 17
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53:06
How Frequency Therapies Can Support Healing
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse Academy In this episode Melissa is joined by Anna Aycock CNC, CLEC founder of DesiNou LLC. Together, they explore how stre...
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Episode 16
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55:07
Specializing in Metabolic Health as a Functional Nurse: Secily's Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyMelissa is joined by functional nurse Secily Krehbiel, founder of Optimal Functional Health in Austin, Texas. In thi...
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Episode 15
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57:51
Specializing in Peptides NAD and Exosomes as a Functional Nurse: Liz’s Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyIn this episode I am joined by functional nurse Liz Sandt, RN, BC-FMP, founder of Elevate Wellness, a private functional medic...
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Episode 15
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58:11
Healing Autoimmunity Through Christ-Centered Functional Medicine: Anna’s Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyIn this episode, I’m joined by functional nurse Anna Streisselberger, founder of Thresh Mountains Health, a virtual practice ...
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Episode 16
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57:11
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Cases as a Functional Nurse: Danielle’s Story
This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyMelissa is joined by functional nurse Danielle Friend, who shares how her children’s complex health challenges led her to unc...
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Episode 14
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55:26
Healing Chronic Illness by Rewiring the Brain and Restoring the Gut : Karen's Story
👉Connect with Melissa at her next free webinar on how to start a functional nurse business In today’s episode, Melissa is joined by functional nurse Kar...
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1:00:59
Helping Clients Reduce Toxins and Restore Health as a Functional Nurse: Lindsey’s Story
👉Connect with Melissa at her next free webinar on how to start a functional nurse business In today’s episode, Melissa is joined by functional nurse Lin...
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1:14:50
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
From Burnout to Purpose: Building a Faith-Led Perimenopause Practice as a Functional Nurse: Rachel’s Story
In this episode, I’m joined by Functional Nurse Rachel Pope, BSN, RN, BC-FMP, owner of Aligning Pathways, who shares her journey from debilitating, unresolved symptoms to true healing through functional medicine and faith. After feeling dismiss...
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58:29
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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53:21
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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53:44
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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53:54
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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