CNS Unfiltered

An Anti-Wellness Approach to Clinical Nutrition

In this special feature episode, Jena sits down with Jessica Khourie, founder and CEO of Jova, a smoothie kit company making nourishment convenient and accessible while r

Communication Failures in Integrative Care

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena shares a case study that exemplifies the need for consistent team communication within integrative care settings. With this case s

The Value in Working Alongside Traditional Medicine

In this episode, Jena interviews Dr. Yasmin Areida, a clinical nutritionist and certified heart math practitioner. Together, Jena and Dr. Areida discuss Dr. Areida's exte

Nutrigenomics for Precision Nutrition Protocols

In this episode, Jena talks with Shelley Swapp, a CNS practitioner, integrative herbalist, and host of the podcast, The Wellness Restoration Project. Jena and Shelley wil

CNS Journal Club: Investigating GLP-1's, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Hypoglycemia, and Migraines

CNS Unfiltered: Journal Club is a quarterly series that highlights emerging clinical nutrition research, as well as the voices and faces behind the work. In this new epis

Microbiome Testing for Neurodegenerative Diseases

In this episode, Jena talks with Elena Panzeri, a naturopathic medicine practitioner of over 25 years, owner of Aware Clinic, and researcher specializing in gut microbiom

Preparing Clients for Success with GLP-1s

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena touches on the importance of preparing and supporting clients and their bodies while utilizing GLP-1 medications. Jena shares a ca

Nutrition as a Support for Psychiatric Care

In this episode, Jena dives into the world of nutritional psychiatry with Dr. Andrea Watkins, a nutrition psychiatrist and owner of Freedommind Wellcare and Consulting. D

Linking Cardiovascular Health to H. Pylori

In this episode, Jena talks to Dr. Yana Sifford, a researcher, doctor of clinical nutrition, and owner of Sifford Wellness, about a particular case study that links H. Py

A Functional Medicine Framework for Orthopedic Diagnostics and Treatment

In this special feature episode, Jena talks with Dr. Sean Altman about the healing possibilities of approaching orthopedics through a functional lens. Dr. Altman shares h

Cultivating Resilience as a Practitioner

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses one of her most perplexing case studies to date. What is a practitioner to do when a client's symptoms continue to worse

Ferritin and Fats First: Utilizing Functional Bloodwork to Address Nutritional Deficiencies

In this episode, Jena delves into the complexities and incredible precision of functional bloodwork with Dr. Eleanor Duelley. Dr. Duelley is a CNS practitioner and hormon

Nervous System Regulation as a Clinical Framework

In this episode, Jena talks with Holly Niles, a CNS practitioner and the owner of Whole Health Genie, about leaning into nervous system regulation practices as a baseline

Expanding the Future of Clinical Nutrition with the ANA

In this special feature episode, Jena speaks to Amy Smith, senior director of nutrition programs and advocacy with the American Nutrition Association. Together, they disc

Blood Sugar and Hormone Stabilization Before Fat Burn

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena uncovers a case study of one of her own clients, whose stubborn weight gain and hormonal dysregulation increased after stopping bi

Emotional Freedom Techniques for Client Stress and Chronic Pain

In today's episode, Jena talks with Katie Garrott, fellow CNS practitioner at VivaWise Functional Wellness and founder of the Functional Practitioner Academy. Jena and Ka

Helping Clients Ditch the Dieter's Mindset

In today's episode, Jena talks with Lisa Goldberg, fellow CNS practitioner and author of the book Food Fight, about the transformative impacts of mindset restructuring wh

CNS Journal Club: Genomic Testing for Post-Menopausal Care

CNS Unfiltered: Journal Club is a quarterly series that highlights emerging clinical nutrition research, as well as the voices and faces behind the work. In this new epis

Peptides in Clinical Practice: (Almost) Everything You Need to Know

This week, Aaron Hovanec returns to the podcast to discuss another area of his expertise: peptides. Peptide therapy has exploded all over the wellness market, and Aaron i

When Testing Fails, Systems Prevail

In this episode of CNS Unfiltered, Jena discusses a perplexing case study of one of her own clients, a rare exception to the "test, don't guess" rule of thumb. Jena will