The Role of Narrative Medicine in Understanding Your Body's Story
In this episode, Andrea discusses the gaps in traditional healthcare, the shifting perspective of a "healing journey", the three tiers of nutritional mastery, the role of Narrative Medicine in recovery and much more.
The Power Of Narrative Medicine For Improved Health And Wellness
In this episode, Andrea shares how engaging with the humanities (like poetry, art, and storytelling) cultivates deeper listening and understanding of who we are. She underscores that this deeper connection can facilitate healing, especially for women navigating significant hormonal and life changes in perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.
Whole-Body Wellness: A Deep Dive into Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Andrea shares the potential of functional nutrition and the value of crafting routines that reflect your personal values and lifestyle. From empowering morning rituals and calming evening practices to the fascinating connection between narrative medicine and health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and wisdom.
Narrative Medicine is Transforming Healthcare
In this episode, Andrea shares what narrative medicine is and why it matters for patient-centered care, why understanding your personal story is crucial for addressing chronic illnesses, how to identify the mediators and triggers affecting your health, and practical ways to build a therapeutic partnership with your healthcare provider.
How to Better Understand Stress
In this episode, Andrea discusses all things stress and how to “separate the problem from the solution” for a more holistic understanding of what’s really going on.
Healing from Within
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of monitoring sleep, poop, and blood sugar, especially for women experiencing perimenopause. Andrea details the art of her practice—assess, recommend, and track—highlighting the need for a deep, individualized assessment to better address each person’s unique health challenges.
Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health
In this episode, Andrea discusses new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity.
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
In this episode, Andrea discusses how health and nutrition play a pivotal role in the entrepreneurial journey. Through the conversation, we unpack the simplicity behind complex health issues, shedding light on how understanding the fundamentals of nutrition and cultivating the right mindset can empower entrepreneurs to thrive.
Purposeful Persistence
In this episode, Andrea discusses the beauty of balancing effort and trust in life. Andrea also shares her remarkable journey of finding purpose and perseverance amidst personal challenges.
Unlocking the Power of Personalized Nutrition for Chronic Illness
In this episode, Andrea discusses how to navigate the risks and rewards of behaviors that impact your health, empowering you to make informed decisions. You will also learn how to set boundaries for self-care that prioritize your well-being and enhance your quality of life.
Reclaiming Wellness Through Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Andrea Nakayama discusses the growing chronic illness epidemic, the role functional nutrition plays, and the framework for how you can begin to reclaim ownership of your health.
Functional Nutrition in Healing Trauma
In this episode, Andrea Nakayama discusses the link between functional nutrition and trauma. She shares with us her story and lessons on navigating life adversities with grace, healthily moving through grief, the power of holistic healing, and how post-traumatic growth unfolds when you hold space for healing.
Creating Inclusivity in Your Health Coaching Practice
In this episode, Andrea discusses how we (as an industry) can be more inclusive - so that all people (regardless of their background, identity, and life experience) have coaches and practitioners who welcome them into their practices. She also shares one way to think about inclusivity in your health coaching practice, 3 questions to ask yourself to determine who you currently want invite in as clients and more!
Getting to the Root of Autoimmunity
In this episode, Andrea outlines the three root causes of autoimmunity that she sees in her practice and how to differentiate between signs and symptoms so you can make the best decisions for your health. If you want to learn how genes, gut health, and blood sugar balance are connected to autoimmune conditions, then you won’t want to miss this episode!
Disrupting the Narrative Around How We Understand Our Bodies
In this episode, Dina sits down with Andrea and unpacks her journey of starting the Functional Nutrition Alliance, arriving at this major pivot in her career in the most unique and unexpected of ways.
Navigating Medical Appointments
In this episode, Andrea shares how to navigate medical appointments and get the most from them, despite the biases that many people experience while in appointments. You’ll learn about how to navigate conventional medical appointments as well as functional and what it truly means to be your own advocate.
The Nutrition and Mental Health Connection
What we eat is deeply connected to our brain chemistry, our hormonal balance and our mental and emotional health. And it’s different for everyone. Andrea discusses the connection between nutrition and mental health and how we can make mindful choices that support our health and happiness.
Developing a Holistic Self Awareness
Andrea's passion for functional nutrition began when her husband, Isamu, was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. It was through the trying experience of prolonging his life for another 2 years that she discovered a burning passion to transform the health industry. In this episode, you'll discover the power of functional nutrition and how you can use holistic self-awareness to heal your body.
How The Empathy Trap Impacts Healthcare
In this episode, Andrea discusses what the Empathy Trap is and why so many of us fall into it, leading to negative results. Tune in if you say you're empathetic but constantly feel anxious and overwhelmed! We discuss how to balance empathy with personal boundaries through her ART framework for patient care - which is a powerful tool for any leader in any industry.
Integrating Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits for Better Health
In this episode, Andrea discusses the power of your story and narrative as a tool to understanding and improving your health.