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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 58 MIN

From Nurse Whistleblower to Functional Nurse: Michelle's Story

from The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast · host Melissa Schreibfeder

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 conventional nursing to becoming a functional nurse and speaking out about what she witnessed inside the hospital setting. The conversation explores a lawsuit funded by Children’s Health Defense alleging that a California hospital concealed internal evidence related to a surge in stillbirths following COVID vaccination and retaliated against Michelle after she raised concerns. Today, Michelle operates Healing Ground, her own holistic and functional medicine practice, where she supports patients using functional medicine, NAET, and acupressure. She shares how becoming a functional nurse allowed her to leave the traditional system and help patients pursue root-cause healing. Sources on recognized safety limits for aluminum exposure:FDA limits on aluminum exposure via parenteral nutrition to less than 5mcg/kg/day https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-1-4614-7836-2_77CDC FOIA request response – CDC Unable to locate safety studies for aluminum adjuvants: https://icandecide.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20190314-CDC-Final-Response-No-RecordsIR0083.pdfMichelle’s Practice, Healing Ground https://www.facebook.com/HealinggroundInterested in functional medicine training and business mentorship?Melissa's next informational webinar for Functional Nurse Academy www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registrationTraining for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com

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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 conventional nursing to becoming a functional nurse and speaking out about what she witnessed inside the hospital setting. The conversation explores a lawsuit funded by Children’s Health Defense alleging that a California hospital concealed internal evidence rel...

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