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Functional Medicine Institute
by Amber Warren, FMI
Functional Medicine Institute Podcast Hosted by Amber Warren, the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast explores the root causes of disease through the lens of functional and integrative medicine. Each episode features expert conversations and science-based insights designed to help you improve health, longevity, and overall vitality.
Episodes
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Finding the Root Cause: Hidden Exposures, Chronic Symptoms, And Better Health
Could we be looking at blood sugar all wrong? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C sits down with Ellie Anderson, MHS, RDN, LD, registered dietitian, integrative health practitioner, speaker, and founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness, to explore the deeper factors that influence blood sugar...
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Mold Exposure: The Harmful Threat You Can't See
Could mold exposure be contributing to chronic symptoms that seem to have no clear explanation? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C takes a deep dive into mold illness and the science behind how exposure to mold and water-damaged environments can affect the body. Drawing from her background in...
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Raising Healthy Kids: Less Anxiety And Better Immunity
Anxiety, immune health, and nutrition are often treated separately, but what if they're all connected? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Tessa Hart, PA-C, a physician assistant specializing in pediatric functional medicine, to break down how anxiety, immune resilience, and…
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The Hormone Myth: Why Women Need Testosterone Too
Testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, but what role does it actually play in women’s health, healthy aging, and overall vitality? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Heather Lucas, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy,...
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Prevention Over Prescription: Rethinking America's #1 and #2 Killers
Are prevention-focused labs and early screening actually catching disease before conventional medicine would, and is anyone doing enough of it? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Michael Orloff, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant who spent over a decade in emergency and...
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The Peptide Prescription: Faster Healing, Fewer Hormones, And More Muscle
Peptide therapy and PRP are gaining popularity, but are they being used correctly, and are they enough on their own? In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C is joined by Andy Bacal, a former orthopedic provider now practicing functional medicine at FMI, to explore how regenerative therapies, hormone...
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Disease Decoded: Why Nutrient Deficiency Is Silently Driving Modern Illness
Nutrient deficiencies are often treated with supplements alone, but what if the real problem begins with digestion? In this episode, Tom Malterre, MS, CN, IFMCP joins Amber Warren, PA-C, to explore why poor nutrient absorption has become increasingly common and how gut health, stomach acid, food...
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Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 2)
Episode 85 Part 2/2. Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic...
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Cardiovascular Disease Explained: What It Does to Your Entire Body (Part 1)
Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic inflammation, metabolic...
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The Brain-Body Connection: How the Autism Protocol Transforms Neurological Health
In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Brian Hauser, MD, a board certified functional and integrative family medicine physician specializing in autism spectrum disorder, to explore what a root-cause approach to autism actually looks like. They discuss why autism is not a purely...
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Can Weight-Loss Meds Fight Cancer? The New Frontier of GLP-1s
Could the "weight-loss shots" everyone is talking about actually be the next big breakthrough in cancer prevention? In this week’s episode of the FMI podcast, I’m joined once again by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Holthouse. While Dr. H is a world-renowned expert in hormone health and...
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Leadership Starts with Health: A Functional Medicine Approach
Leaders often underestimate how much their health drives performance. Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Matthew Tucker to explore how migraines, sleep, and nutrition affect energy, focus, and leadership capacity. Learn practical strategies to align your health with work, family, and long-term...
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Perimenopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormones, and How to Take Back Control
Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it can significantly impact sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Amber Warren, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP to break down the hormonal changes driving this transition and why symptoms can vary so widely. Learn how...
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Built Different: Bioidentical Hormones and the Future of Men's Health
Most men don't realize their hormones are gone until everything else starts falling apart. Andrew Baukol, PA-C, learned that firsthand after lymphoma and 12 rounds of chemo, and now he's helping other men find the missing piece.
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Testosterone Uncovered: New FDA Guidance and What It Means for You
Testosterone therapy has long been misunderstood but new FDA guidance is changing the conversation for men. Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, to explain what the updates mean, clarify common testosterone myths, and provide practical insights for safe hormone optimization....
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women: Estrogen, Brain Health, and Longevity
Amber Warren, PA-C breaks down perimenopause and hormone imbalances, covering weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep changes. Discover how bioidentical hormone therapy, gut and liver health, and stress management can support estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for long-term wellness.
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The New Food Pyramid Explained: A Functional Medicine Take on the 2025 - 2030 Dietary Guidelines
In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C explains the 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what the flipped food pyramid means for metabolic health. She explores increased protein needs, whole foods, healthy fats, and why reducing refined carbohydrates is critical for insulin resistance,...
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GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon: The Hormones Behind Sustainable Weight Loss
Amber Warren, PA-C, is joined by functional medicine nurse practitioner Heather Lucas, MSN, FNP-C, to explain the science behind GLP-1–based therapies and metabolic weight loss. They break down how GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon influence appetite, insulin resistance, and fat metabolism, and discuss…
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Weight Loss Resistance: How Hormones, Muscle, and the Gut Control Fat Loss
Host Amber Warren and guest, Dr. Mark Holthouse, explore a functional, root-cause approach to metabolic weight loss, going beyond the outdated “calories in, calories out” model. They discuss why weight loss resistance is rarely about willpower and how hormones, cortisol, gut health, muscle mass,...
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Introducing Functional Medicine Institute: Primary, Functional, & Specialty Care
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Dr. Mario Brus Explains Why Kids Are Getting Sicker [Rebroadcast]
We’re rebroadcasting this important episode with Functional Pediatrician Dr. Mario Brus, MD. Trained at Loma Linda University, Dr. Brus specializes in pediatric functional medicine, focusing on the root causes of chronic conditions in children. In this episode, he explains how targeted lab…
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Are Your Breast Implants Causing Your Health Issues?
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Breast Health: Thermography and Personalized Screening
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Toxins 101
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Resources: Austin Air Filters: https://austinair.com/ Broccoli Sprouts: https://wellnessmama.com/health/sulforaphane/ Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/ Smart Sleeve: http://www.safesleevecases.com/discount/RenewInst Wellness Services at...
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Colon Hydrotherapy & Gut Health
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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The Truth About Lean Mass Hyper Responders and Keto
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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The Power of Peptides: GLP-1/GIP, SLU-PP-332, and 5-Amino-1MQ Molecule Explained
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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The Power of Peptides: GLP-1, CJC-1295, & MOTS-c Explained
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Toxins in the Air: What You Need to Know During Wildfire Season”
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Functional Medicine Q&A: Hormone Health
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Low Dose Immunotherapy with Karen Callagy, PA-C and Amy Ray, FNP
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Functional Medicine Q&A: Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 59: From Conventional to Root-Cause Care with Nick Garver, PA-C
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 58: Thyroid Health with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Hormone Optimization: https://www.fmioptimal.com/hormones FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality...
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Episode 57: Unlocking Male Hormones Part 2 with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Hormone Optimization: https://www.fmioptimal.com/hormones FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality...
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Episode 56: Unlocking Male Hormones Part 1 with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Hormone Optimization: https://www.fmioptimal.com/hormones FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality...
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Episode 55: Optimizing Female Hormones with Heather Lucas, MSN, FNP-C
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 54: Heavy Metals & Your Health with Dr. David Musnick, MD
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 53: Optimal Sleep Part 2 with Dr. Dan Bruce, D.D.S., and Dr. Kyle Davis, Ph.D
Connect with Dr. Dan Bruce, D.D.S: Website: boise-dentist.com Instagram: @boiseintegrativedentistry Connect with Dr. Kyle Davis, Ph.D: Website: kyledavisphd.com FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center…
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Episode 52: Optimal Sleep Part 1 with Dr. Dan Bruce, D.D.S, and Dr. Kyle Davis, Ph.D
Connect with Dr. Dan Bruce, D.D.S: Website: boise-dentist.com Instagram: @boiseintegrativedentistry Connect with Dr. Kyle Davis, Ph.D: Website: kyledavisphd.com FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center…
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Episode 51: Cholesterol Explained: A Functional Medicine Perspective with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 50: IV Therapy 101 with Shelby Stoddard, FNP-C, & Heather Lucas, MSN, RN
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 49: Weight Loss 2.0: Nourish to Thrive with Dr. Mark Holthouse & Hailie Kuttler, RDN
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment…
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Episode 48: A Journey into Functional Medicine with Annie Tevelin
Skin Owl: Website: skinowl.com Instagram: @skinowl FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest quality supplements…
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Episode 47: Beyond the Smile: Biological Dentistry with Dr. Sam Petersen
Bio Smiles: Website: biosmiles.com Instagram: @theboisenaturaldentist FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the highest...
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Episode 46: Sailing Beyond Convention: Adventure, Family, and Freedom with Brandon & Amber Morse
Everyday Saturday: Website: everydaysaturday.com Instagram: @everydaysaturday FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal We provide the...
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Episode 45: The Journey to Health with Alex Conley of Kono Nutrition
Alex Conley with Kono Nutrition: Website: https://kononutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdconley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kononutrition Book: Eat Your Medicine FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website:...
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Episode 44: Prioritizing Men’s Health through Functional Medicine with Michael Sermon, PA-C
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: https://funmedidaho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal We provide the highest...
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Episode 43: Transforming Kids Health: The Parent-Provider Relationship with Kaitlin Cooley, FNP-C
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: https://funmedidaho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal We provide the highest...
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Episode 42: Sexual Wellness with Tammy Hadfield, WHNP-BC
FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: https://funmedidaho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funmedidaho FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal We provide the highest...
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Functional Medicine Institute Podcast
Hosted by Amber Warren, the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast explores the root causes of disease through the lens of functional and integrative medicine. Each episode features expert conversations and science-based insights designed to help you improve health, longevity, and overall vitality.
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Amber Warren, FMI
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