Autoimmune conditions are rising fast—and most of us are unprepared for what that really means. In this powerful conversation, host Riley Rees sits down with Erin Holt, functional nutritionist and founder of The Funk’tional Nutritionist, to unpack the real reasons behind the autoimmune surge.
We dive into why diagnoses are increasing, why women are hit hardest, and what’s not working in today’s medical approaches. Erin explains the three stages of autoimmunity, how root causes like gut health, infections, toxins, and trauma contribute—and what to do if you’re stuck in symptom chaos.
Whether you’re navigating Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, or an undiagnosed health mystery—this episode will give you clarity, validation, and new tools to explore.
We cover:
- Why autoimmune disease rates are rising
- What all autoimmune conditions have in common
- Problems with both conventional & functional medicine
- The 3 stages of autoimmunity
- Erin’s 6-pillar investigative framework
- The impact of food, gut health, and environmental toxins
- How trauma and mindset affect the immune system
- Why women are disproportionately affected

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy program
• Listen to Erin’s The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Follow Erin on Instagram
• Visit Erin’s website
• Find experts specializing in immune support
• Join meditation classes to manage stress
• Gather insights into your health through blood work analyses.
• Become your own advocate with mindset coaching

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