Functional Medicine Institute

Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it can significantly impact sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Amber Warren, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP to break down the hormonal changes driving this transition and why symptoms can vary so widely. Learn how shifts in progesterone and estrogen, along with stress and the nervous system, influence how you feel and what you can do to support your body through it. Listen now to better understand perimenopause and take a more proactive, informed approach to your hormone health.

Most men don’t realize their hormones are gone until everything else starts falling apart. For Andrew Baukol, PA-C, that truth hit after a lymphoma diagnosis at 36 and labs showing his testosterone had dropped to 5% of optimal. In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Andrew to explore the root causes of male hormone decline, why bioidentical pellet therapy outperforms injectables, and why lifestyle has to come first before hormones can do their job. If you’ve been told your labs are normal but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode is your starting point. Visit funmedinstitute.com to book an appointment with Andrew Baukol, PA-C.

Testosterone therapy has long been misunderstood but new FDA guidance is changing the conversation for men. Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, to explain what the updates mean, clarify common testosterone myths, and provide practical insights for safe hormone optimization. This episode covers how testosterone therapy can support health and vitality, key considerations for men (and women), and what you need to know to make informed decisions about your hormone health. Listen now to learn the truth about testosterone therapy, new FDA guidance, and how it can impact your overall wellness.

Amber Warren, PA-C explores the root causes of hormone imbalances in women and their impact on metabolism, brain health, mood, and long-term vitality. From perimenopause to menopause, symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disturbances can signal underlying hormone imbalances that deserve attention. Learn how bioidentical hormone therapy, along with gut health, liver support, and stress management, can help optimize estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Amber also separates myths from facts about estrogen and cancer risk and shares practical strategies for hormone balance and overall wellness.

In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C explains the 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what the flipped food pyramid means for metabolic health.She explores increased protein needs, whole foods, healthy fats, and why reducing refined carbohydrates is critical for insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut health. Amber also discusses nutrition for children, food quality, alcohol intake, and how personalized tools like continuous glucose monitoring can guide smarter dietary choices.This episode connects the latest dietary guidelines with a functional medicine, root-cause approach to long-term health and prevention.