Functional Nutrition & Aging with Vitality
In this episode, Andrea discusses what’s missing from today’s longevity conversation, why vitality is more important than just living longer, how over-testing and cookie-cutter protocols fall short in functional medicine and more!
A Holistic Approach to our Health
In this episode, Andrea discusses the 3 tiers of nutrition —the first one being the non-negotiables that includes sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance in-line with other tiers. She also reminds us that we have our own pharmacy within and it is a powerful tool we can all unlock!
Field Notes: The Arc of Aging
In the early morning hours—when the world is quiet and the page is still listening—I often find myself returning to the stories I’ve inherited, those I’ve told many times, and others I’m only just beginning to reclaim. Lately, as I explore the world of longevity, those stories have circled around aging—not simply as a biological process, but as a reflection of culture. A culture that tells those in midlife and beyond: you’re disappearing. Your symptoms are glitches. Your wisdom has an expiration date.
Field Notes: The Quiet Hours & The Stories They Reveal
Last time I wrote to you, I shared some thoughts about the stories we carry—about health, aging, and what it means to live inside a body that doesn’t always follow the script.Lately, I’ve been trying to listen more deeply to my own.
Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Solutions Don’t Work
In this episode, Andrea discusses how she discovered that lasting health requires more than symptom management—it calls for curiosity, compassion, and the courage to slow down and truly listen to your body. Her message invites us to stop chasing quick fixes and instead embrace the transformational power of understanding our own biology, one small shift at a time.
The "Yes, And" in Healthcare
In this episode, Andrea discusses why chronic conditions require more than just a diagnosis and a prescription. She shares her “three roots, many branches” model, revealing how digestion, inflammation, and genetics lie at the heart of chronic illness—and how nurturing the "soil" around them can lead to true healing.
A Conversation with Andrea Nakayama
In this episode, Andrea discusses her personal and professional journey into the world of functional nutrition. She explains the principles of functional nutrition and the importance of addressing the root causes of chronic conditions through systems biology and therapeutic partnership.
Food as Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses the power of food as medicine and a path to healing; how grief can crack us open and redirect our purpose; simple, transformative nutrition tips you can use right now and the deep connection between nourishment, love, and presence.
The Root of Wellness
In this episode, Andrea discusses how Functional Nutrition empowers you to take control of your health; why traditional medicine focuses on symptoms while functional medicine addresses root causes; the powerful role of food in healing and disease prevention and more!
Personalized Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses personalized medicine, based on the mantra "everything is connected, we are all unique, and all things matter" vs. protocol-driven approaches was explored in this chat among many other great topics.
Turning Loss into Purpose
In this episode, Andrea discusses how loss, motherhood, and purpose intersected to shape her work and how she now empowers others to take control of their health.
More Than a Meal
In this episode, Andrea discusses her journey through love, loss, and resiliency and how it led her to a life-changing career in functional medicine, helping others heal in their darkest moments.
Awaken Your Wise Woman
In this episode, Andrea discusses the healthcare journey for highly sensitive women.
Why Deep Listening Holds The Key To Your Autoimmune Recovery
In this episode, Andrea discusses why deep listening might be the missing piece in your healing journey. Whether you're feeling stuck with protocols that aren't working or just starting your recovery journey, you'll learn practical ways to tap into your body's wisdom and become the expert of your own health.
The Hidden Power of Fundamentals to Balance Hormones (Pt 2)
In this episode, Andrea discusses critical basics like blood sugar balance, digestion, and sleep, and how these can truly revolutionize our overall well-being, especially when it comes to hormone and cardiovascular health.
Harnessing Our Genes for Better Digestion (Pt 1)
In this episode, Andrea discusses how we can influence the expression of our genes through lifestyle factors such as diet, movement, environment, and mindset. She also helps us determine where we can be most effective, since focusing there is both powerful and calming.
Patient Advocacy vs. Medical Gaslighting (Pt 2)
In this episode, Andrea reveals the blind spots in healthcare, why lab results don’t tell the full story, and how true healing starts with being heard.
Medical Gaslighting & Broken Healthcare (Pt 1)
In this episode, Andrea reveals the flaws in modern healthcare and why patients are often overlooked. From medical gaslighting to the wellness industry’s obsession with expensive tests and supplements, we challenge the status quo and explore why Narrative Medicine and Systems Thinking are essential for real healing.
Why Health Trends are Problematic
In this episode, Andrea discusses the problem with popular nutritional trends and testing today, honest thoughts on supplementation vs. nutrients in food, foundational nutrition practices that can serve and support EVERYONE and so much more!
Holistic Healing With Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Andrea shares how to approach healing through non-negotiables of sleep, poop and blood sugar balance; deficiency to sufficiency; and dismantling dysfunction. Learn why conventional approaches often fail and how to reclaim ownership of your health.