Out of Pocket
You're here because you're in the healthcare gap.
You're already doing the basics of exercise and eating healthy.
But you're also not so sick you need the care of a doctor.
You want answers that help you live your best life proactively.
If you’re burned out on diets, confused by your symptoms, and tired of being told “everything looks normal,” this show is for you.
Hosted by functional nutritionists Andrew Hayes and Kat Best, we cover the health issues most people struggle with but rarely talk about. Gut problems. Hormone chaos. Fatigue. Cravings. Mood swings. The difference between sustainable fat loss and trendy weight loss. Irregular poops. (Yes, we said it.)
Each week, we give you the tools to actually feel better - without crash diets, supplements you don’t need, or 4AM workouts.
No shame. No perfection. Just more clarity, not more effort.
Subscribe now and say goodbye to guessing on your health.
Episodes
92 episodes
Are GLP1s a Fad or Are They Here to Stay? | Ep. 92
We've been promised the "this changes everything" weight loss fix for 50 years straight — Fen-Phen, Hydroxycut, Atkins, Paleo, Keto, cleanses, apple cider vinegar, and now Ozempic and Zepbound. So Andrew and Kat dig into the question everyone's...
Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Has an Autoimmune Disease? | Ep. 91
Andrew and Kat get into why autoimmune disease feels like it's everywhere lately, and whether that's actually true or just feels that way because more people are talking about it now. They go through the real numbers on how many women vs. men a...
Can You Really Be Working Too Hard That You Can’t Lose Fat? | Ep. 90
What if the answer isn't to try harder, but to help your cells work better? Andrew and Kat get into cellular health and oxidative stress this week, and why piling on more workouts, more supplements, or more discipline can actually slow your pro...
Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (Even When You Know Better) | Ep. 89
We've all done it. Had a great week of eating clean and blown it all on a Friday night. Bought the program, watched every video, and never actually done the thing. Andrew and Kat get into why we keep doing this to ourselves, and it has way less...
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What Birth Control Is Actually Doing to Your Body (And Why Nobody Told You) | Ep. 88
Let's be honest, most of us were handed birth control with very little explanation of what it's actually doing inside the body. Kat and Andrew dig into the real conversation that rarely happens at the doctor's office: what the pill does to your...
3 Reasons Your Gut Matters More Than Calories | Ep. 87
In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down three ways your gut is quietly controlling your weight in ways that have nothing to do with how much you're eating. They cover how your gut bacteria produce their own version of GLP-1, why estrogen kee...
Why That Stubborn Belly Fat Won't Budge (It Might Be Your Gut Bacteria) | Ep. 86
In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most overlooked reasons people can't shake belly fat, even when they're eating well and working out. Kat walks through what LPS (lipopolysaccharide) actually is, why it ends up in your blood...
Why You Don't Need Rock Bottom to Change: Nick Ross on Health, Mindset, and Purpose | Ep. 85
In this powerful conversation, Andrew and Kat sit down with coach and entrepreneur Nick Ross to unpack the life-changing journey that took him from a farm in rural Pennsylvania, to a cancer diagnosis at age 32, to rebuilding every aspect of his...
Nobody Knows this Blood Sugar-Gut Connection, But it Stops Cravings and Makes Weight Loss Last | Ep. 84
In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down the hidden gut-health connection behind insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, sugar cravings, and energy crashes. They explain why so many people are told to simply “eat less sugar” without ever ad...
Body Recomp: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time | Ep. 83
In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness: body recomposition.Can you really build muscle and lose fat at the same time? The answer is yes, but only if the right pieces are in place....
How to Build Your Body and Mind (Alexa’s Playbook) | Ep. 82
In this episode, Andrew and Kat sit down with ALTA's lead functional nutritionist Alexa to unpack what it actually takes to build a body and a mind that lasts. Alexa shares her journey from a kid growing up overweight in an Italian ...
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Can AI Actually Fix Your Health? (Where It Helps… and Where It Doesn’t) | Ep. 81
AI can build you a meal plan, calculate your macros, and even explain your lab results in seconds.So why aren’t people getting better results?In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down where tools like ChatGPT actually help when i...
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Brain Fog, Bloating, Sugar Cravings? It Might Be Candida | Ep. 80
Most people don’t connect these symptoms:Brain fogBloatingSkin issuesConstant sugar cravingsBut when they show up together, it’s usually not random.In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most over...
Why You’re Bloated Even After Eating “Clean” | Fix the System, Not the Food List | Ep 79
You cut out gluten. Then dairy. Then processed foods. Maybe you even tried low FODMAP.But somehow, you’re still bloated.And now even “safe” foods like chicken, rice, eggs, broccoli, or potatoes feel like they’re betraying you....
Why You Feel Anxious (Even When Nothing’s Wrong) | The Metabolic Side of Anxiety | Ep 78
You feel anxious… but nothing is actually wrong.Your life is stable. Things are “fine” on paper.But your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and your mind won’t slow down.Most people assume anxiety is purely mental....
Why You’re Always Itchy (And It’s Not Your Skin) l Ep 77
Have you ever had random itching that makes no sense? Your scalp itches at night, your hands itch after eating, your arms or legs get itchy when you sweat. You try creams, switch products, maybe even take antihistamines, but nothing really solv...
Food Sensitivity Tests Are Lying to You (Here’s Why) l Ep 76
Have you ever taken a food sensitivity test and suddenly it says you’re sensitive to everything?Eggs, dairy, almonds, wheat, chicken, tomatoes, half the foods you eat every week. Now you’re staring at this list wondering what you’re even...
75 Episodes Later: What We’ve Learned About Health, Mindset, and Ourselves l Ep 75
Seventy five episodes in, Kat and Andrew are doing something a little different.Instead of breaking down one specific health topic, this episode pulls back the curtain on the podcast itself. They reflect on what has changed since the ear...
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Why High Achievers Struggle With Fat Loss (Even When They Do Everything Right) l Ep 74
You are disciplined, organized, and successful in every other area of your life. You follow through, you push yourself, and you usually get results. So when fat loss does not work, it feels confusing and frustrating.Your instinct is to d...
Why Your LDL Is High Even If You’re Eating Healthy l Ep 73
You get your labs back, LDL is high, and suddenly it feels like you’re supposed to fear every egg, every steak, and every meal that used to feel normal. But high LDL is not just a food issue, and treating it like one misses a lot of the bigger ...
Why Fat Loss Feels Harder With Thyroid Issues l Ep 72
You’re eating less. You’re working out. You’re doing what everyone says should work. But if you have thyroid issues, fat loss can still feel way harder than it should, and that does not mean you’re lazy or doing everything wrong.In this ...
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Why Alcohol Hits Harder As You Get Older | Ep 71
One or two drinks and your sleep is wrecked. You’re up at 3am anxious. Your face flushes. Your stomach is bloated. The hangover lasts all day.Five or ten years ago, you were fine.In this episode, Kat and Andrew explain why alcohol...
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Why Your PMS Gets Worse Over Time | Ep 70
Your cycle is still regular. You’re getting your period every month.So why does PMS feel heavier, more emotional, more exhausting than it used to?In this episode, Kat and Andrew explain why PMS often intensifies long before your c...
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Why “Eating Clean” Is Slowing Your Metabolism | Ep 69
You eat clean. You avoid processed food. You prioritize protein.So why is your energy worse, your sleep off, and fat loss stuck?In this episode, Kat and Andrew explain how clean eating often turns into chronic under-fueling withou...
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Why Feeling Full Quickly Can Cause Weight Gain l Ep 68
Feeling full quickly might seem like a good thing, especially if weight loss is the goal. But when early fullness comes with bloating, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, or strong cravings later in the day, it can signal something deeper.In thi...
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