What The Func?!

In this episode, Clayton and Laura examine the question of whether it’s "too soon" to find humor in these challenging times. They talk to Laura’s sister Carly who has been finding solace in funny videos online while in quarantine. Next they chat with Atsuko Okatsuka (@atsukocomedy), a thriving stand-up comedian in Los Angeles who’s finding new ways to entertain from home. Then they take a virtual trip to Norway and learn about the “sweet spot of humor” and why it might be imperative to laugh during

After Laura shares her experience of what happened when the Corona Virus threatened to shut down her Off-Broadway show, Laura & Clayton are joined by Functional Medicine doctor and virus expert Dr. Tom Moorcroft. With his extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, Dr. Tom offers a practical understanding of COVID-19.  Laura and Clayton ask the questions that have been swirling through their anxious minds and find a bit of relief in what Dr. Tom has to say. On WHAT THE HEALTH: Vodka as a hand

How do you center yourself amidst anxiety and stress? Laura & Clayton talk mental health, therapy, and food’s impact on mood (spoiler: eating like garbage won’t make you feel good). Then, renowned transcendental meditation teacher Jim Meade stops by to tell us his story of finding TM, how the tradition has grown, and the many associated health benefits. On WHAT THE HEALTH: cow cuddling, an alt therapy that’s moooving into the wellness scene. What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine

Ahh, the gut microbiome: where healing begins! After sharing their failed detox horror stories, Laura & Clayton are joined by Functional Medicine doctor and gut health expert Dr. Patrick Hanaway to break down the FM approach to healing the gut microbiome (called The 5 Rs). Dr. Patrick actually trains other doctors on how to use The 5 Rs (so you KNOW he knows what’s up). On WHAT THE HEALTH: What are jade eggs and why are they in the news? What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine

Why would a traditional doctor switch to Functional Medicine? Laura & Clayton get into it with certified FM doctor Tamika Henry, whose struggle with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and work in weight loss & hormones led to some big insights about the way our bodies actually work. She shares what it’s like to work with an FM doctor and what to expect when you become a patient. On WHAT THE HEALTH: “get your cells excited” for body brushing! What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching

What the func is Functional Medicine? First, “Father of Functional Medicine” Dr. Jeff Bland tells our hosts Laura & Clayton why FM is so much more than your typical “a pill for an ill” healthcare. Then Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Laura’s mom (and founder of The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy) gives us the perfect FM metaphor. We talk to Clayton’s mom, too, who just wants to know when he’s coming to visit. On WHAT THE HEALTH: celery juicing! What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine

The What the Func?! Podcast is coming March 2! We’ll go beyond “one-size-fits-all” healthcare and hear the inspiring stories, emerging science, and unique approaches to health that are inspiring thousands of people around the world to ask “What the func is Functional Medicine!?”   What the Func?! is created by The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.