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
86 episodes
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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Normal A1C, Still Crashing: What You’re Missing l Ep 67
Many people are told their A1C is within range and assume their blood sugar is not the problem. But they are still dealing with fatigue, cravings, anxiety, brain fog, and energy crashes.In this episode of the Out of Pocket Podcast...
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The Real Reason You’re Exhausted by 7 PM l Ep 66
Many people feel productive, focused, and on top of their day, until they suddenly hit a wall around 6 or 7 p.m. The kind of exhaustion that leaves nothing left for their partner, their kids, or themselves.In this episode of the Out o...
The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress and What It’s Doing to Your Body l Ep 65
Most people think stress just means feeling busy or overwhelmed.But chronic stress does much more than that. Over time, it changes how your body functions, how you feel day to day, and how well you respond to things that used to work, li...
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The 4 Stages That Make Fat Loss Finally Stick (And Why Most People Quit Too Early) l Ep 64
Most people think fat loss should be simple. Put in effort, see results, keep going.But in reality, fat loss happens in stages. And when you don’t know which stage you’re in, it’s easy to assume something isn’t working, change strategies...
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Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken (You Just Don’t Understand It) l Ep 63
Most people think a “slow metabolism” means bad genetics or that they need to burn more calories. So they diet harder, add more cardio, and blame themselves when nothing works.In this episode of Fitness Casual, we break down wha...
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The Truth About Body Fat (And Why Leaner Isn’t Always Healthier) l Ep 62
Instagram, magazines, and fitness culture glorify being as lean as possible, but no one talks about what it costs.In this episode of Fitness Casual, we break down what body fat actually is, why it’s essential for hormones, energ...
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