What the func is Functional Medicine? How can it help you eat what your body actually needs, lose weight, and get healthy? Lower your stress level, improve your mental health, and help you thrive, mind, body, and soul? On the What the Func?! Podcast, we're redefining HEALTHY by questioning the healthcare status quo with all the curiosity, science, and fun we can muster. Our brilliant hosts are Laura Schein, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and longtime health nut, and Clayton Farris,…
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If you've ever wondered whether you really need to spend hours in the gym to get stronger, or whether there's a smarter way to train, this episode is for you. This week, Laura sits down with Thurston Pym, founder of Resistanz in Los Angeles, to break down the science - and surprising simplicity - of resistance training. Thurston explains why building strength is one of the most powerful things you…
What if the missing piece in your health journey isn't another supplement… but minerals? This week, Laura sits down with Caroline Alan, co-founder and CEO of Beam Minerals , to talk about why mineral balance may be one of the most overlooked foundations of true wellness. After facing her own serious health challenges, Caroline became passionate about helping people restore health at the cellular…
What does it really mean to heal? This week, we sit down with Dana Frost , a body, mind, and spirit alchemist who helps women reclaim their health, vitality, and purpose. With nearly two decades in the wellness space, Dana combines coaching, functional nutrition, nervous system support, somatic awareness, and energetic alignment to guide women into vibrant new seasons of life. She is also the host…
What if the invisible waves all around us were quietly affecting our sleep, focus, and long-term health? This week on What The Func?! , Laura sits down with Ben Salem , founder of WaveBlock , a company focused on helping people reduce exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from everyday technology like phones, earbuds, and laptops. After watching his three kids spend many hours a day using…
What if aging isn't something we just have to accept? This week, we dive into the fascinating world of spermidine, a naturally occurring molecule that might just be one of the most powerful longevity tools we have . Our guest, Leslie Kenny - founder of Oxford Healthspan and creator of Primeadine® - breaks it all down and shares how she has personally reversed doctors' diagnoses of lupus,…
What exactly is medical gaslighting, and why do so many patients feel dismissed? Dr. Efrat LaMandre, PhD - nationally recognized nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare disruptor - breaks it down. She explains how both doctors and patients are indoctrinated, why symptoms matter even when labs look "normal," and what practical steps you can take to build the right care team so you can truly…
Laura & Clayton chat with Christina O'Connor, Registered Dietitian at Pendulum , about why gut health is the foundation of overall wellness, and why everyone's buzzing about Akkermansia. Christina breaks down how this powerful next-generation probiotic supports your gut lining, balances blood sugar, and helps keep inflammation in check. Learn what makes Akkermansia unique, how to nourish your…
Laura chats with Michael Rubino , aka The Mold Medic and creator of The Dust Test , about why mold is one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness. Michael shares how hidden water damage and poor air quality can silently trigger fatigue, inflammation, and immune dysfunction, and explains how proper remediation and testing can change everything. Learn why the dust in your home holds…
Laura & Clayton chat with mind-body nutritionist Nia Carrillo about why gut health isn't just about food, it's about healing the whole you. Nia shares her journey through mold illness, Candida, and chronic symptoms, and how inner child work and trauma healing became the missing link. Learn how addressing emotional roots, opening drainage pathways, and calming the nervous system can restore gut and…
Laura dives into the world of Carbon 60 (C60) , a Nobel Prize-winning molecule with powerful antioxidant properties. She's joined by C60 Power co-founders Ken Swartz and Jessica MacNaughton to explore how this "free radical sponge" may combat inflammation, boost energy, and support longevity. Plus, learn how it's helped each of them personally. Use code FUNC for a discount at C60 Power ! Adapt…
