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Practical nutrition, blood sugar, and metabolic health strategies to improve energy, focus, and long-term health—without extreme dieting. Hosted by executive health coach Kaitlin Borncamp, a CPA turned Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this podcast explores how food, exercise, stress, and daily habits impact metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and longevity in real life.
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Ever wonder who actually benefits most from hiring a coach? In this episode, Kaitlin breaks down 10 reasons high achievers invest in coaching — from saving years of trial and error to finally getting personalized answers instead of generic advice. She shares the physical therapy story that changed how she coaches, why she believes poor health functions like a tax on your wealth, and the overlooked difference between leading and lagging indicators of success. If you've ever wondered whether coaching is worth the money, or why you keep putting off investing in yourself, this episode will change how you think about it. Here's what you'll hear: Who actually benefits most from hiring a coach — and the question worth asking yourself before you decide (00:00) The physical therapy story that revealed the one thing Kaitlin didn't know was holding her back for years (09:53) Why Kaitlin believes staying stuck costs you more than any coaching fee ever could (12:28) The overlooked difference between "leading" and "lagging" indicators — and why most of us only track the wrong one (16:00) The real reason support matters most in the middle of change, not just at the start (17:42) Why working with a coach can make the whole process feel easier, not harder (21:16) If this episode gave you something to think about, Kaitlin would love a five-star review or a share with someone who needs to hear it. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
Ever wonder why you can't stick to a goal even when you're trying your hardest? In this short but potent episode, Kaitlin shares two simple questions that reveal the subconscious beliefs quietly driving 95% of your daily decisions — including the ones sabotaging your health goals without you realizing it. You'll learn how to objectively assess your current beliefs based on your actions, not your intentions, then compare them to the beliefs of the person you want to become. It's a quick, honest exercise you can do in a few minutes — and Kaitlin shares the exact belief shift that changed her relationship with exercise for good. Here's what you'll hear: Why 95% of your daily decisions are driven by beliefs you're not even aware of (00:00) The first question to ask yourself to see your current habits with total objectivity (01:33) The follow-up question that reveals the exact gap between where you are and where you want to be (03:14) The one belief Kaitlin changed about exercise — and how it quietly reshaped her habits without her trying harder (05:43) Grab a notebook for this one — Kaitlin recommends writing your answers down and replaying the episode as you work through the questions. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
What if eating healthy while traveling, on vacation, or during your busiest weeks could actually feel effortless? This episode opens straight into a private 5-minute guided meditation — normally a bonus inside Kaitlin's No Time Nutrition Blueprint — designed to help you find and stick to high-protein, nourishing options no matter where you are. Once it wraps, Kaitlin explains why she made it, the moments that tend to derail people's nutrition, and how to get the most out of replaying it. This episode includes a free 5-minute guided meditation at the very top — best enjoyed with headphones, and worth replaying daily for a week to start. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
Did you know Americans spend the last 8 to 12 years of their life in poor health — and nobody ever taught you how to prevent that? In this episode, Kaitlin breaks down why so many high achievers feel overwhelmed by nutrition, movement, and healthy habits: we were taught taxes and home repair, but never how to actually take care of our bodies. You'll hear the surprising connection between healthy fats and hormone production, a wild stat on falling testosterone levels, and the one question that reveals whether you're finally ready to make a change. Here's what you'll hear: The surprising gap between your lifespan and your "health span" — and what it actually means for your last decade of life (00:28) Why feeling overwhelmed by nutrition isn't a personal failure — the real reason so few of us were ever taught this (04:09) The wild stat on testosterone levels that Kaitlin says nobody's talking about — and the nutrient behind it (09:33) The "expensive pee" mistake Kaitlin made for years before getting certified — and how to avoid it (15:14) The single question that reveals whether you're actually ready to change your health — and why struggling with the answer is a good sign (16:32) If you know an overwhelmed high performer or a tired parent who needs to hear this, send them the episode. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
What if the biggest tax you'll ever pay isn't on your paycheck, but on your health? In this episode, Kaitlin steps into the guest chair on financial advisor John Browning's Building Your Life podcast to unpack the real cost of trading your health for your wealth — including a retirement healthcare stat that catches almost everyone off guard. You'll hear why comparing yourself to your younger self is quietly sabotaging your habits, and the mindset shift helping clients in their 60s and 70s get back in the gym without shame. This is the conversation every high achiever needs before they build one more year of their portfolio without building their health. Here's what you'll hear: The common belief about aging Kaitlin says is flat-out wrong most of the time — and what's actually behind "normal" decline (08:36) The mindset trap even high-achievers fall into that quietly sabotages every fitness goal — and the shift that flips it (16:03) How one executive client solved a habit conflict she thought was impossible, using two things she already loved doing (20:59) Why Kaitlin's oldest client, at 73, is proof that "too late" doesn't exist — and what he's doing differently (25:06) The hidden "tax" you're paying right now if you're not investing in your health — and it's not what you'd expect (26:50) The retirement healthcare number most couples get wrong by more than double — and why almost nobody plans for it (29:11) Why poor health can cost you more than money later in life, according to one client's story about a missed trip of a lifetime (31:35) By the end, you'll see both your daily habits and your retirement plan in a completely different light. Connect with John Browning: Guardian Rock Wealth, Building Your Life podcast — Guardianrockwealth.com Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
Think you're eating healthy — but your blood sugar disagrees? In this episode, you'll hear real client wins (and one eye-opening lesson) from inside the Glucose IQ coaching program, including a dinner that looked clean on paper but sent one client's blood sugar to 185. You'll also see why small, stacked wins move the needle on energy, weight, and metabolic health more than any perfect plan ever could — and why it's never too late to build muscle, even in your 70s. In this episode, you'll discover: The mindset shift that quietly determines whether your health habits actually stick (04:38) The exact CGM number one client saw after a week of "getting back on track" — and why it surprised even her coach (05:50) The overlooked pillar of health one client fixed before her other goals finally started moving (06:49) Why a client in his 70s is building muscle faster than expected — without heavy lifting (09:15) The "healthy" dinner that spiked one client's blood sugar right before bed, and what was really going on (11:07) If you've ever wondered whether your daily choices are actually working, this episode will change how you look at your next meal — and your next win. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
You know that feel when you can feel a cold coming on? The scratchy throat, the sneezing, the energy drop and your instinct is to crash and wait it out. But what you do in the first few days can be the difference between a quick recovery and a two-week slog. In this short episode, Kaitlin shares the 3 free tactics she used to feel measurably better the very next day—and the third might surprise you. In this episode, you'll discover: Why gentle movement, not rest alone, is what actually helps you recover faster (02:18) The lymphatic truth most people miss: your movement is the only pump your immune system has (02:18) Why letting yourself sweat out a low-grade fever is your body's built-in defense (04:39) The surprising third move: how 15–20 minutes of meditation raises natural killer cells and lymphocytes (07:02) Walk away with three free, do-anywhere tools to shorten your next cold and support your immune system when you need it most. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
If you think getting weaker is just part of getting older, this episode will change your mind. Strength training after 50 — even after 80 — isn't just possible, it's the difference between slowly losing your independence and getting up off the floor to play with your grandkids. Trainer Gina Becker has watched clients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s get stronger, sleep better, and walk away from medications they were sure they'd need forever. She's living proof at 62, and her own mom started lifting at 84. The best part? Most of her clients feel the shift in just two weeks. Here's exactly where to begin. Gina joins Kait to redefine what aging actually has to look like: In this episode, you'll discover: Why decline isn't automatic — and the mindset keeping most women stuck (01:11) What clients say they want vs. what they're actually craving underneath (04:49) The biggest myths about aging and fitness, and why they're flat wrong (07:41) The 2-week window where clients get hooked on feeling stronger (11:57) Gina's mom started lifting at 84 — and trains 3x a week at 85 (16:26) The one simple, underrated place to start today (26:13) You'll walk away knowing it's never too late to get stronger — and that the first step is smaller and simpler than you think. Connect with Gina Becker: Instagram @FitwithGinab Join her Private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428731182043635/?ref=share Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
If you feel tired in the afternoon even when you slept well and ate enough protein, your rushing might be the reason. This episode is about self-induced stress, those little bursts of cortisol you create by hurrying to your car, racing to a meeting you scheduled a week ago, or picking a fight over the cup left in the wrong spot. Kaitlin breaks down how to catch yourself in those moments and turn them into a quick reset that actually gives you energy back. In this episode, you'll hear: The self-induced stress you're creating all day without realizing it Why it leaves you drained by afternoon even when you slept well and ate your protein The simple grounding trick that pulls you out of stress in seconds Two breathing tools, including box breathing, you can do anywhere without an app Lower your cortisol, steady your energy, and feel more at ease in the small moments most people overlook. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
If mosquitoes treat you like their favorite meal, or you have more flies around and it's driving you crazy this one is for you. Some of know that feeling when the itch always seems to hit at the worst possible time, usually in the middle of the night when the sheets keep rubbing against it. After racking up 15 to 20 bites in three days during a personal war with the mosquitoes in her own house, Kaitlin breaks down the two tools that have made summer livable again. In this episode, you'll hear: The little heated device that kills the itch the second you use it How zapping a fresh bite can shrink it by two-thirds within hours The salt gun that takes out flies and mosquitoes without smushing them everywhere Two simple tools, and you can enjoy the patio, the sunrise, and the long summer evenings without dreading the bugs. Tools mentioned in this episode: Bug bite zapper: https://www.amazon.com/Mibest-Electronic-Insect-Sting-Treatment/dp/B0DGBPKD2P Salt gun bug killer: https://www.amazon.com/BS63-SG/dp/B07RJZNY5C Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
You're doing everything "right" but you're exhausted by mid-afternoon, wired at 10pm, and your hormones feel off. The hidden stressors wrecking them aren't just on your plate — they're the perfectionism and the "I have to do it all myself." Functional medicine doctor Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down how these stressors lock a woman's body in survival mode and the free daily practices that flip you back into rest-and-digest. In this episode, you'll discover: The hidden stressors throwing off your hormones — including the beliefs you don't notice (05:13) Why perfectionism keeps women's nervous systems stuck in overdrive (06:30) The stress symptoms women feel most: crashes, brain fog, stubborn weight (09:08) The "wired but tired" pattern at night — and what it's telling you (09:37) The free 5-minute morning routine that rewires your brain (12:59) Her go-to supplement for sleep and stress recovery (21:34) Why "rest isn't productive" is a myth women need to unlearn (27:32) The two things to do if you only have 20 minutes a day (32:04) Connect with Dr. Alicia Newsome: www.draliciagifts.com Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
If you flipped over a box of Protein Cheerios right now, you'd see 8 grams of protein per serving. Sounds like a win. But to actually hit 25 grams of protein from that box, you'd eat over 3 bowls, consume 37 grams of sugar, and be hungry again by 10am. That's not a protein food — that's a sugar delivery system with a protein label. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to get 25 grams of protein from three popular products, what happens to your blood sugar when you do, and how to read a nutrition label so you actually know what you're buying. In this episode, you'll discover: Why most people think they're eating enough protein — and why the data says otherwise (01:36) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's 1g per pound of ideal body weight target and why the government RDA falls dangerously short (02:30) The difference between what a nutrition label says and what your body actually absorbs (09:32) Why animal protein is absorbed at nearly 100% while some plant proteins are absorbed as low as 36% (10:15) The three amino acids — leucine, lysine, methionine — that animal protein dominates and why they matter for muscle (12:00) A side-by-side breakdown of Cheerios Protein, Wilde Chips, and organic pasture-raised eggs to hit 25 grams of protein (14:30) Why Cheerios Protein spikes your blood sugar before 9am — and sets you up to graze by 10 (21:00) The honest take on Wilde Chips: better than most snack foods, but still a processed food (20:27) The one-ingredient food that wins on protein quality, blood sugar impact, cost, and calories every single time (18:37) A simple weekly habit using AI to track your daily protein without a single app (24:25) You'll walk away knowing exactly how to flip a package, do the math in 30 seconds, and choose the protein sources that actually work for your metabolism — not just the ones with the best marketing. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
High protein is now the #1 front-of-package claim on new food products — overtaking low fat for the first time in history. But more protein on the label doesn't always mean a better food. In this episode, Kaitlin breaks down what's actually driving the protein movement (a billion-dollar acquisition and a lawsuit you probably haven't heard about), how to spot misleading protein marketing, and the single best on-the-go protein snack that most people aren't reaching for. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "high protein" just surpassed "low fat" as the #1 food label claim — and what it signals about your buying power (01:46) The GLP-1 connection: how the rise of weight loss peptides is spiking protein demand and what that means for your goals (05:30) How Quest Nutrition built a billion-dollar company by going all-in on protein — and what that tells us about the market (07:30) The Cheerios Protein lawsuit: how a brand doubled serving size, added 17x more sugar than the original, and still called it "high protein" (11:52) Why soy and whey protein additives in processed foods can cause inflammation — and a simple swap that gives you control over quality (09:38) The 80/20 rule applied to protein: why a food can be high protein and still be a processed food (17:06) Kaitlin's go-to protein snack that beats any protein bar on the shelf — and why animal-source protein is more bioavailable than plant-based (18:39) Walk away knowing exactly what "high protein" is actually worth on a label — and what to grab instead. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
Oxygen therapy might be the most underrated lever for reclaiming your energy, clearing brain fog, and turning back the clock on aging. If you're dealing with chronic fatigue, joint pain, or slow recovery no matter what you try, your mitochondria may simply be starved of oxygen. In this episode, Brad Pitzele — founder of One Thousand Roads and survivor of autoimmune disease, melanoma, and Lyme disease — breaks down how EWOT (exercise with oxygen therapy) and red light therapy restore your cells' full energy-producing capacity. Brad went from barely able to walk to testing in the top 5% for VO2 max — in under a year, using a 15-minute home protocol. Once you understand why inflammation is always an oxygen problem, everything about your health clicks into place. Here's what Brad and Kaitlin unpack in this episode: Brad's path from autoimmune disease, melanoma, and Lyme to full recovery (1:13) Why cells produce 20x more energy with oxygen than without (9:10) Why inflammation is always an oxygen problem — gut health too (13:05) How the EWOT device works and what a first session looks like (15:58) From barely walking to top 5% VO2 max — one year of EWOT results (20:53) EWOT vs. hyperbaric oxygen: cost, time, and which wins long-term (26:15) Stage 4 cancer, CTE, Alzheimer's, and long COVID: real turnarounds (31:13) You'll leave this episode with a clear understanding of why oxygen delivery is the foundation of every other health investment you're making — and a simple, time-efficient protocol to start today. Links Mentioned: Shop EWOT Devices & Red Light Panels: https://www.onethousandroads.com/kait Connect with Brad: https://www.youtube.com/@OneThousandRoadsHQ Go deeper on red light therapy: https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/red-light-therapy-education Go deeper on EWOT: https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/exercise-with-oxygen-therapy Learn about supplemental oxygen for athletes: https://www.onethousandroads.com/blogs/ewot-blog/ewot-training-oxygen-for-athletes Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
If you're a high achiever who feels constantly stressed — wired but tired, burned out, carrying belly fat that won't move — the problem isn't your workload. It's that you've been taught to "manage" stress instead of replacing it with something better. In this solo episode, Kaitlin breaks down three unconventional, science-backed tools that physically shift your body out of fight-or-flight (sympathetic) and into recovery mode (parasympathetic) in minutes — lowering cortisol, raising HRV, and helping your body finally let go of the stress it's been storing. No journaling apps, no breathwork gymnastics, no "just meditate more." Just three things you can do this week. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "stress management" is the wrong goal — and what to chase instead (00:58) Why overwhelm is a planning problem, not a workload problem (05:00) Tool #1: The gratitude science that resets your nervous system in seconds (05:30) How gratitude lowers cortisol, drops belly fat, and raises your HRV (08:13) Tool #2: Why scheduling fun isn't optional — it's a requirement (09:14) The one question to ask daily to break out of survival mode (11:32) Tool #3: The 3-5 song playlist that physically processes stored stress (12:43) How bilateral movement rewires your brain (similar to EMDR and REM sleep) (15:00) These are tools you can use in your office, your car, or your kitchen this week — no extra hours required. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
You can't outthink an inflamed, malnourished, sleep-deprived brain. After years of therapy, antidepressants, and personal development work, I learned that mental health is downstream of brain health, and it changed everything. In this Mental Health Month episode, I share the moment Dr. Daniel Amen's work cracked open the brain-body connection for me, plus 5 specific levers you can use this week to support the underlying organ that runs your mental health. In this episode: Why "manage your mental health" advice falls short without addressing the brain The hardware vs. software analogy that reframes everything 5 Levers to improve brain health and thus improve mental health This is for you if: You've done the therapy and mindset work but still feel stuck You're a high-performer who can't afford brain fog or low mood You want evidence-based, not woo, mental health support You're ready to treat brain health as the foundation, not the afterthought Pick one lever. Notice how you feel. Share this with two people who'd benefit. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
38% of adults in America have prediabetes—and 80% of them don't know it. If you've seen those small patches on people's arms at the gym or heard about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) but aren't sure if you actually need one, this episode is for you. There are several CGM options on the market and in this episode, I share which sensor and dashboard platform I prefer for my clients and why. I'm breaking down one of the most powerful tools I use with clients: CGMs. I'm covering what they actually measure, whether they're worth the cost in 2026, and how to use them strategically without breaking the bank. What You'll Learn: Why 9 out of 10 causes of death in the US are connected to blood sugar dysregulation What a CGM actually measures (and why annual blood work isn't enough) How CGM users reduced glucose variability by 20-33% without medication The real cost breakdown ($75-$150 per sensor) and how to use them strategically My preferred CGM sensor and dashboard platform for 2026 Blood sugar isn't just about diabetes—it's the canary in the coal mine for your energy, weight, and long-term health. A CGM shows you in real-time why you crash at 3pm, why you can't lose weight despite "eating healthy," and why that stressful meeting tanked your energy for 24 hours. When you use a CGM it’s personalized nutrition without years of trial and error. Resources: Book your Health Strategy Call Today: feelgreatwithkait.com/contact Buy CGM Sensors: theiahealth.ai/c/feelgreatwithkait Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
Your skin is your largest organ—and it's absorbing everything you put on it. But most conventional skincare products are loaded with parabens, phthalates, and petroleum that disrupt your hormones, trigger inflammation, and stress your nervous system. Meet Jodi Scott: pre-med background, master's in health psychology, and founder of Green Goo. When she got pregnant and looked at the ingredients in her first aid cabinet, she realized she wouldn't put any of it on her body—so she created plant-based alternatives that actually work better than their toxic counterparts. In this conversation, Jodi breaks down the science behind why your skin health directly impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall inflammation—and how to make simple swaps that reduce your toxic load starting today. What You'll Learn: Why your skin is born from the same embryonic tissue as your nervous system (and what that means for inflammation, cortisol, and stress) Why parabens, phthalates, and petroleum were added to skincare 100 years ago How petroleum-based lotions suffocate your skin microbiome and disrupt your endocrine system Why conventional products make your skin drier over time The skin-inflammation-nervous system feedback loop driving chronic eczema The green-washing problem Where to start to upgrade your skincare Key Timestamps: [02:58] Jodi's pregnancy wake-up call about toxic skincare [09:18] Missing link: what we put ON our skin matters as much as what we eat [11:32] The skin-nervous system-inflammation connection explained [15:45] Why conventional lotion makes your skin worse (the balloon effect) [18:37] Polyester clothing vs. 100% cotton: the inflammation difference [23:32] Why natural products were assumed to be inferior (and how that's changing )[27:42] How the hemp/CBD wave opened doors for plant-based skincare research [31:14] Calendula's impact on telomere regeneration (longevity connection) [35:47] Jodi's go-to products Resources: Shop Green Goo: greengoo.com Connect with Jodi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8/ Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
So you've tried to eat better. You were consistent for two weeks, maybe a month. Then a work trip happened, or a stressful deadline, or a kid's birthday party — and you fell off... Again. Here's what nobody tells you: it's not a willpower problem. It's an identity problem. In this milestone 50th episode, Kaitlin Borncamp breaks down why 92% of New Year's resolutions fail, why it takes 66 days (not 21) to form a habit, and why the people who identify as "a healthy eater" maintain results 2.5x longer than those who call themselves "someone on a diet." You'll learn: → Why starting with the behavior ("eat more protein") is the wrong approach — and what to do instead → The three reasons habits fail specifically for high performers: all-or-nothing thinking, decision fatigue, and the "I'll get back on track" trap → A real client story: how focusing on sleep eliminated sugar cravings without ever addressing sugar directly → The identity mapping exercise that Kait's coaching clients say changed everything Plus, Kait shares a personal story from her Big 4 accounting days about sacrificing her health during busy season — and why "waiting for things to calm down" is a trap that never ends. This episode includes a special clip from a training module inside the High Achievers Wellness Accelerator coaching program. Chapters: 00:00 Celebrating Episode 50: A Milestone Reflection 00:43 Understanding Habit Failure: The Identity Shift 02:39 The Power of Identity in Habit Formation 03:59 Common Pitfalls in Habit Formation 05:07 Insights from the High Achievers Wellness Accelerator 05:24 Bonus Module: Why Habits Fail Resources mentioned: High Achievers Wellness Accelerator - Apply Here: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
What happens when someone eats 100% raw food—only fruits, vegetables, and nuts—for 16 years? Meet Axay Shah: 66 years old, training for his eighth marathon, takes zero medications, and has no chronic diseases. He started this experiment out of pure curiosity when he noticed his energy declining. Here's the thing: While I don't recommend a raw food diet (and we disagree on several nutrition points in this episode), Axay's results are undeniably fascinating. His energy skyrocketed, people regularly mistake him for 50, and he's been tracking his blood work for years. In this honest conversation, we explore what worked for him, where we diverge on nutrition science (protein needs, muscle building, blood sugar management), and what lessons busy professionals can actually take from his experience—even if you're never going raw. What You'll Learn: How Axay went from standard American diet to 100% raw food overnight at age 50 Why his energy, skin, and body composition improved dramatically (and what role whole foods played) What happened when his A1C spiked to 6.7 (prediabetic range) while eating raw food How he brought his A1C back down to 5.8 by cutting red wine and increasing exercise The one supplement he needs on a raw food diet (vitamin B12—and why that matters) Where we disagree on protein needs (he eats 56g daily, I recommend 1g per pound of body weight) How he fuels marathon training on fruits, vegetables, and nuts Why his taste buds completely changed (carrots taste sweet, water tastes different) His advice for people who want more energy: start with baby steps, not dramatic changes This episode is for you if: ✓ You're curious about plant-based diets but want a balanced perspective ✓ You want to increase whole foods in your diet without going extreme ✓ You're interested in longevity and aging without medications ✓ You want to hear an honest conversation where the host and guest disagree ✓ You're looking for energy optimization strategies My Take: While I don't advocate for a 100% raw food diet (and Axay agrees most people shouldn't do what he did), there are valuable lessons here: eating more whole foods, eliminating processed foods, and listening to your body's signals all contribute to better health. Resources: Axay's website: rawfoodist.com Book: In Nature We Trust Does your calendar dictate your nutrition? Ready to stop trading your health for your wealth? Book your Free Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/healthstrategycall
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