Getting your labs done can feel empowering. FINALLY, you can have hard data about what’s going on inside your body.

But want to know the truth? Those results alone rarely create transformation. In this episode, Erin is talking all about Function Health, a direct-to-consumer lab testing company founded by Dr. Mark Hyman. She breaks down exactly what you get, and why it’s valuable if you’re serious about improving your health.

There can be major advantages of this kind of testing (think comprehensive biomarker panels, functional medicine interpretation, and the ability to track trends over time), but even the best labs won’t move the needle without a plan for integration.

Tune in to learn about Erin’s “Information + Integration = Transformation” framework, along with real-world client examples to show how coaching, mindset shifts, and consistent action are the true game changers.

• The #1 misconception about comprehensive lab testing
• How Function Health’s biomarker panels stack up against traditional testing and why Erin thinks it’s a smart idea for certain people
• The key difference between conventional reference ranges and functional medicine’s optimal ranges (and why this matters for early intervention!)
• Erin’s “Information + Integration = Transformation” framework for turning knowledge into lasting behavior change
• How Erin’s client shifted from red flags in their blood work to coaching and lifestyle shifts to spark change

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Episode 212: A Functional Medicine Approach to Labs

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It’s time to uncover what's ACTUALLY going on in your gut! Are you stuck in the cycle of treating SIBO over and over, only to have your symptoms return? Today, Erin and Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, are revealing the most common reasons that keep people stuck in the SIBO loop, including why standard protocols and restrictive diets often miss the mark, and the deeper, more nuanced reasons SIBO recurs.

You'll learn what your stool test might be trying to tell you, how stress and low stomach acid sabotage gut healing, and the critical roles bile flow, mineral status, and even meal timing play in your recovery.

Whether you're dealing with persistent bloating, IBS-like symptoms, or have been told you just need “another round of antibiotics”, this conversation will help you finally move forward.

In this episode:

• Why low stomach acid and bile flow are two of the biggest root causes of recurring SIBO
• Grazing all day might be sabotaging your gut's natural cleaning system (the Migrating Motor Complex)
• The surprising role of serotonin and mineral imbalances in gut motility and chronic constipation
• What your breath test and stool test can and can’t reveal about your gut health
• Why SIBO won't truly resolve unless you address large intestine dysbiosis, immune function, and structural issues like valve dysfunction or surgical adhesions

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Is AI coming for your job? Erin tackles this pressing question head-on in a thought-provoking episode designed to help you navigate the rise of AI with clarity and confidence. Instead of reacting from fear, you'll learn how to lean into what makes your work truly irreplaceable (like your presence, intuition, clinical insight, and the ability to facilitate real transformation!)

Erin breaks down how buyer behavior has evolved, why information alone no longer sells, and what this means for those building programs, writing content, or delivering client services. Surface-level strategies just won’t cut it anymore.

Whether you’re just starting your practice or leading a growing team, this episode will re-ground you in the skills and mindset needed to thrive and stand out in an increasingly noisy and AI-influenced space.

• How consumer behavior has shifted toward craving transformation over info-packed courses
• The 4 essential focus areas you must make to futureproof your business and stay relevant in the age of AI
• How overreliance on AI can damage the reputation of functional medicine if misused for lab analysis and protocols
• Erin’s tips and tricks on designing experiences that are rooted in your own voice, values, and client success stories
• Why presence, intuition, and clinical mentorship are irreplaceable in delivering care that changes lives

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