8 Years of Building The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast: An AMA with Erin Holt | Ep 400

8 Years of Building The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast: An AMA with Erin Holt | Ep 400

Author: Erin Holt March 3, 2026 Duration: 1:02:41

It’s been EIGHT years of The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast and 400 episodes of consistency. If you’re waiting to “feel ready”, certified enough, niche enough, confident enough, and your nervous system is fried from comparison and perfectionism… this solo AMA from Erin is for you.

Erin is getting deep in the trenches about how the podcast started, the pivots along the way, identity shifts, primary parenting, what it’s really like to work alongside her husband, and the uncomfortable truths about building a values-driven business over time.

This episode is jam-packed with reminders that perfection is not a prerequisite for growth. Keep showing up, put in the reps, and have the willingness to “go ugly” early.

In this episode:

  1. The platform Erin not-so-secretly is launching as a “no-niche” space
  2. Why going “ugly early” builds clinical confidence faster than over-preparing ever will
  3. What actually changes when you move from solopreneur to leading a salaried team with benefits and 401Ks
  4. The behind-the-scenes tension of growing a podcast in a celebrity-dominated industry
  5. How Erin and her husband Scott navigated parenting and redefining who carries the financial load


Resources mentioned:

The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy Open House kicks off March 11th. Join us for FREE live classes.

Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program.

Are you a practitioner? Get your exclusive invitation to the FNA Open House.

Subscribe to Erin’s Substack for a no-nonsense & no-niche space about health, entrepreneurship, and manifestation.


Erin also references these episodes:

Episode 399: How To Stand Out as a Functional Medicine Clinician in an “Oversaturated” Market

Episode 325: How To Get Hired as a Functional Medicine Practitioner

Episode 307: Starting a Business From Scratch

Episode 279: How Do I Get Clients?

Apply to work with us 1:1 here.


FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO:

https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/400-erin-holt-ama

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Erin Holt’s The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast digs into the connections between what we eat, how our bodies function, and how we think and feel. This isn't about rigid diets or quick fixes. Instead, Erin, a functional nutritionist, facilitates honest conversations that often challenge conventional health narratives. You’ll hear deep dives into current nutrition topics, where she breaks down the science and practical application in an accessible way. The podcast also features interviews with pioneers and experts across the functional medicine and holistic wellness fields, offering a range of perspectives on achieving vitality. The tone is grounded, eye-opening, and intentionally funky-it’s a deliberate and refreshing twist on mainstream health information. Listening provides a sense of empowerment, moving beyond fear-based advice to a more nuanced understanding of personal health. Each episode is designed to inform and equip you with a different lens on wellness, blending holistic health, real food principles, and mind-body awareness. Tune in for a podcast that values depth, curiosity, and a functional approach to nutrition that actually makes sense for everyday life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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