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.
The Interplay of Functional Nutrition & Narrative Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses how the conventional model—even when it's labeled "functional"—often misses the most critical piece of healing: the person. We explore how narrative, nervous system regulation, and foundational lifestyle shifts are often more powerful than the next flashy protocol.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Personalized Nutrition & Root Cause Healing
In this episode, Andrea dives into the gaps in Functional Medicine, why chronic illness is at epidemic levels, and her unique framework for addressing root causes. She explains the pitfalls of overtesting, the importance of bio-individuality, and how to build a therapeutic partnership that empowers clients and practitioners alike.
Why We Can’t Hack Our Way to Better Health with Type 1
In this episode, Andrea shares practical tips for navigating hormonal changes, balancing blood sugar, and tuning into your body’s unique signals. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will empower you to take control of your health journey!
Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: The Power of Narrative Medicine
In this episode, Andrea shares how integrating health stories with clinical insights can help uncover the root causes of chronic conditions and why many people don’t improve despite doing “all the right things.”
How Functional Nutrition is Redefining Chronic Health
In this episode, Andrea shares her expertise, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on how functional nutrition can empower you to take charge of your health and well-being.
The Problem with Conventional Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of looking beyond symptoms to understand the full context of a person's health journey, why conventional medicine often falls short in addressing chronic health issues and building a strong health foundation before pursuing advanced treatments. We also discuss how practices like dance, poetry, and art can play a crucial role in our overall well-being.
Transform Autoimmune Symptoms
In this episode, Andrea discusses autoimmunity and chronic illness and actionable steps anyone can take to manage these illnesses effectively—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
How Food Impacts Our Epigenetics
In this episode, Andrea discusses the healing power of food. Tune in to hear how food can really change our physiology.
Functional Nutrition Approach to Mystery Health Issues
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of addressing non-negotiables such as sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance for overall health. She emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic partnership between patients and providers and the need to focus on the roots of chronic conditions, including many more important topics.
Functional Approach to Conquering Chronic Illness
In this episode, Andrea discusses the intricacies of navigating the medical system, the pitfalls of chasing after the latest health trends, and the importance of taking ownership of one's health journey.
Optimizing Health through Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Andrea discusses all the ways we can optimize our health using functional nutrition principles including the significance of holistic self-care, emphasizing the value of nurturing your body beyond restrictive diets or lifestyle interventions.
Conventional Medicine vs Functional Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of health issues through a systems-based approach, investigating the roots (genes, digestion, inflammation), and encompassing food, movement, environment, and mindset.
Filling the Healthcare Gap
In this episode, Andrea discusses her story of resiliency, the frameworks she’s created to help people heal, her experience with Hashimoto’s Disease, and so much more.
The Three Roots of Chronic Health Conditions
In this episode, Andrea discusses the gaps in the medical system when it comes to treating individuals as whole people rather than just their diagnoses.
Menopause, Disease Root Causes & Reversing Hashimotos
In this episode, Andrea discusses nutrition, autoimmune disease and some of the problems women face in menopause as well as what we can do to resolve them.