Fitness Casual
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.
Because real health shouldn’t feel like a second job. It should fit your life.
Tune in for science-backed strategies, client stories, and honest conversations that make healing feel doable — and even kind of fun.
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Fitness Casual
How to Actually Get the Right Care (and Results) From Your Doctor | Ep 51
Most people assume their doctor has all the answers.
But the truth is, the system is rushed, reactive, and designed for pills and procedures, not prevention.
In this episode, Andrew and Kat share how to advocate for yourself inside a broken healthcare system without being “that difficult patient.” You’ll learn:
- How to prepare for appointments so you actually get answers
- What questions to ask when tests, meds, or surgeries are suggested
- How to know when to get a second opinion
- Evidence-backed examples of overprescribed meds and unnecessary procedures
- Why being pro-doctor and still questioning the system are not opposites
If you’ve ever left an appointment confused, rushed, or dismissed, this one’s for you.
(05:20) Why this topic matters – the difference between challenging doctors and challenging the system
(19:55) Requesting the full picture – labs, imaging, and questions that open doors
(33:55) Medications to ask more about – statins, PPIs, SSRIs, birth control, ADHD drugs
(53:16) Surgeries and procedures – when to pause before saying yes
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