In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP discusses the evolving role of nurses in Functional Medicine and how they can advocate for their place in healthcare settings. She emphasizes the importance of patient education, the potential for nurses to lead group medical visits, and the need for nurses to step into entrepreneurial roles to better serve patients. The conversation highlights the barriers nurses face and encourages them to create opportunities within their current practices or through new ventures.

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP, a Functional Medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. https://www.brigittesager.com/

To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM: https://inursecoach.com/course/functional-medicine-for-nurses/

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Be well!

In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager welcomes back Bev Mazza, a board-certified nurse coach and integrative health consultant. They discuss Bev’s shift to focusing on blood sugar management for pre-diabetic and menopausal women, covering continuous glucose monitoring, stress regulation, and personalized care. The conversation also explores structuring services, pricing, client attraction, networking, and the role of education in functional medicine and corporate wellness initiatives.

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.

🖊️ To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM.

Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast. We also now have video episodes on YouTube! 📱

Be well!

In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager DNP shares insights from the AANP Health Policy Conference, emphasizing the importance of nurse practitioners in advocating for healthcare policy changes. She discusses the challenges faced by nurse practitioners, particularly in rural areas, and highlights key statistics about their impact on patient care. The conversation also covers the need for better representation and advocacy within the nursing profession, as well as the importance of addressing misinformation and funding for nursing initiatives.

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Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. https://www.brigittesager.com/

To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM: https://inursecoach.com/course/functional-medicine-for-nurses/

✔️ Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page. We also now have video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrigitteSagerNP

Be well!