Out of Pocket
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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.
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Out of Pocket
Why You Don't Need Rock Bottom to Change: Nick Ross on Health, Mindset, and Purpose | Ep. 85
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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 life through health, mindset, and purpose.
Nick shares the moment a doctor told him he had cancer, the brutal reality of chemotherapy, and the lesson that ultimately transformed his future: you don't have to wait for rock bottom to change your life.
Along the way, he explains why certainty drives human behavior, how fitness became the catalyst for rebuilding his confidence, and why your lack of growth doesn't just affect you, it affects everyone you love.
If you've been putting off the changes you know you need to make, this episode is a reminder that the future version of yourself is built by the decisions you make today. Inspired by Nick Ross's story and lessons shared throughout the episode.
00:00 — Growing up on a horse farm and the lessons that shaped Nick
08:50 — The cancer diagnosis that changed everything
14:30 — The doctor who gave Nick certainty when he needed it most
22:00 — Why most people wait for rock bottom before they change
35:00 — How hiring a coach transformed Nick's health, confidence, and future
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