74. Functional Nutrition for Digestive and Autoimmune Health with Christina Stapke

In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Stapke, a Registered Dietitian and functional nutrition expert who brings a refreshing, non-restrictive approach to healing. Christina shares her personal journey of navigating digestive issues, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance—and how it led her to functional nutrition without falling into diet culture traps. We talk about how to shift out of a fear-based mindset around food, especially when you’re dealing with uncomfortable symptoms or exploring potential sensitivities.Christina breaks down what food intolerances really mean, what to know before jumping into sensitivity testing, and why curiosity is such a powerful tool in healing. We also dive into practical, anti-diet-friendly ways to support digestion—like breathwork, stress reduction, and digestive bitters (yes, they’re different from enzymes!). Plus, she shares what she wishes everyone knew about functional nutrition and the big red flags to watch out for when seeking support.Christina’s Website: www.seaandsprucenutrition.comChristina’s Instagram: instagram.com/sea.and.spruce.nutritionChristina’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/christinastapkeChristina’s Facebook: facebook.com/sea.and.spruce.nutrition