Inside Out Health

Tara Garrison
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The answers are inside you!! Join experts in the biohacking, nutrition, training and self development fields on a deep dive inside of ourselves to bring out the next level of human health.

  1. 2D AGO

    DR OSCAR COETZEE How Your Gut is Impacting Your Mental & Metabolic Health

    Dr. Oscar Coetzee has over 25 years of experience in psychology and nutrition and is currently serving as the VP of Clinical Education and Practitioner Support at Designs for Health. His academic credentials include faculty positions at Georgetown Medical School, Notre Dame University, and the University of Bridgeport. Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Oscar's educational background includes bachelor's degrees in criminology and psychology, master's degrees in Psychology and Human Nutrition, a PhD in Holistic Nutrition, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. He is recognized as a pioneer in nutritional science, focusing on metabolic syndrome, intestinal permeability, type 2 diabetes, sports performance, and chronic inflammatory diseases. In this episode, Tara sits down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee of Designs for Health to explore how gut health, genetics, and nutrition intersect with anxiety, depression, and overall mental wellness. They unpack keystone gut microbes, LPS and leaky gut, why whole‑food diets and polyphenols matter, and how functional labs like stool and organic acid tests can guide targeted support. Dr. Coetzee also explains the limits of DNA‑only protocols, the concept of "psychoneutrogenomics," and the expanding lab and education resources available for therapists, health coaches, and other practitioners.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Coetzee here: https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Instagram: @designsforhealth Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro & Who Is Dr. Oscar Coetzee? 03:40 – Sponsor Segment: Peluva Minimalist Shoes 07:10 – From Psychiatry to Nutrition & "Psychoneutrogenomics" 14:20 – Gut Microbiome Basics and Mental Health Connection 21:30 – Keystone Anaerobes: Akkermansia, Roseburia & Friends 27:30 – LPS, Leaky Gut, Anxiety and Depression 33:40 – Genetics, Neurotransmitters and Why DNA Isn't Destiny 42:30 – Functional Testing Roadmap for Mood Issues 49:10 – Tools & Labs for Practitioners at Designs for Health 52:10 – Final Takeaways for Supporting Mental Health via the Gut   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY THE APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    54 min

  2. FEB 6

    DR JOHN DEMARTINI Are Your Convicted Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

    Dr. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, best-selling author, educator, and founder of The Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has authored 43 books translated into 40 languages and presented his insights alongside some of the world's most influential people, including Sir Richard Branson and Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, and Donald Trump. Harnessing almost five decades of research across multiple disciplines, Dr Demartini shares his life, business, financial, relationship, and leadership empowerment strategies with people all over the globe - enabling them to transform their lives according to their highest values. In this episode, Dr. John Demartini explains how our rigid, convicted beliefs and victim stories keep us trapped in amygdala‑driven survival patterns instead of empowered, balanced perception. In a series of rich examples—from childhood abandonment and extreme grief to political division and romantic relationships—he shows how asking better questions, seeing both sides, and using his Demartini Method can turn trauma narratives into catalysts for growth, authenticity, and meaningful action.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Demartini here: http://www.drdemartini.com  Instagram: @drjohndemartini Check out "Demartini Value Determination" — every discussion refers to an individual's hierarchy of values: https://drdemartini.com/values  Check out "The Breakthrough Experience" – https://drdemartini.com/breakthrough-experience Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 – Introduction, Peluva Ad and who Dr. John Demartini is​ 00:05:30 – Why he doesn't want your "victim story" and reframing trauma through specific questions​ 00:12:30 – The Florida client: turning an "abandoned and abused child" story into gratitude for her mother​ 00:22:30 – You're not a victim of history: amygdala vs. executive function and choosing empowering perceptions​ 00:30:00 – Processing extreme grief: murder, loss of a child, and why grief and relief are two sides of the same coin​ 00:40:00 – Polarization, Trump, ICE and the "law of heuristic escalation" in politics and social media​ 00:48:00 – Extremism, black‑and‑white thinking and how predator–prey survival wiring distorts our beliefs​ 00:54:00 – The Demartini Method: 80 questions to dissolve resentment, shame and labels like "narcissist"​ 00:59:30 – Soulmates, relationships and why trying to fix or perfect your partner keeps you stuck​ 01:02:00 – The Breakthrough Experience events, the Breakthrough Movie and how to learn more about his work​ WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 30

    DR MARIA SOPHOCLES What's Blocking Your Libido

    Dr. Maria Sophocles has been a leader in women's healthcare for nearly 30 years, specializing in menopause management and female sexual health. She founded Women's Healthcare of Princeton, a progressive gynecology practice, and has been a visiting professor and NIH researcher in Switzerland. A board-certified ob/gyn and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, she has pioneered innovative treatments, including CO2 laser therapy for vaginal atrophy. She serves as CMO of EMBR Labs, Director of Women's Health Services for Curia Health, and is an advocate for women's health policy. Dr. Sophocles' TED talk "What Happens to Sex in Midlife" has garnered over 1.2 million views in total and her forthcoming book, The Bedroom Gap, will be released February 10th. She is currently working on a documentary about Sex, Menopause, and Gender Equality called HOT! In this episode, Tara and Dr. Maria Sophocles unpack the bedroom gap by exploring how physiology, hormones, shame, religion, porn culture, relationship dynamics, and communication issues all interact to block women's libido and pleasure, while offering practical strategies like self-pleasure, better sex education, hormone support, and intentional intimacy to rebuild desire and connection at any age.  RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Sophocles here: https://mariasophoclesmd.com Her viral TED talk with 1.2M+ views: https://www.ted.com/talks/maria_sophocles_what_happens_to_sex_in_midlife_a_look_at_the_bedroom_gap?language=en  Instagram: @mariasophoclesmd Pre-order her book The Bedroom Gap on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/48X1XYk  Watch her previous podcast episode on Inside Out Health Podcast: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drsophocles  Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:05:05 – An open, no‑holding‑back conversation about sex, libido, and midlife.
 00:07:00 – How most young people get their "sex education" from porn because adults and schools avoid real conversations about sex and pleasure.
 00:08:17 – Dr. Sophocles debunks the Hollywood myth that women typically orgasm easily from penetrative sex alone and explains how misleading this is.
 00:09:11 – 70–90% of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm and how shame and unrealistic expectations make many feel "broken."
 00:11:02 – The concept of the "bedroom gap": Viagra and support for male performance versus lack of equivalent attention to women's sexual needs.
 00:12:18 – Dr. Sophocles explains that orgasm releases endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin and argues that being sexually active can be part of a longevity plan.
 00:20:00 – Practical advice to treat sex and intimacy like a non‑negotiable appointment, starting with G‑rated cuddling and rebuilding erotic connection gradually.
 00:49:31 – Why comprehensive, pleasure‑based sex education (with the Dutch example) leads to healthier sexual patterns and fewer unwanted outcomes.   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    56 min

  4. JAN 23

    TIM SHURR Rewiring Your Subconscious Isn't Just Mental

    Tim Shurr is a world-renowned Peak Performance Mind Architect for millionaires, business owners, and high-achieving professionals. Tim quickly releases people from mental blocks while rapidly accelerating what he calls 'Peaceful Success' using subconscious reprogramming strategies developed over 36 years of research. His One Belief Away method is changing the game when it comes to freeing people from anxiety and attaining goals faster. He says you are just one belief away from your next big breakthrough. In this episode, Tim explains how childhood-formed limiting beliefs drive habits, emotions, and self-sabotage, and outlines a streamlined process: trace uncomfortable feelings to their root, provide missing inner resources, upgrade the core belief, and release trapped emotions like shame or anger. Using a client example of overcoming perfectionism, they discuss separating self-worth from achievements or body image, fostering self-compassion, and viewing life's challenges as game-like opportunities—where upgrading just one belief unlocks the next breakthrough. RESOURCES: Learn more about Tim here: http://Indyhypnosis.com  Participate in his offerings here: https://www.survivingtothriving.me Social Media: Instagram: @realtimshurr | Tiktok: @timshurr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timshurr/  Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to Tim Shurr 1:55 Sponsor: Peluva Shoes 3:51 Tim's Background and Expertise 4:26 The One Belief Away Method 5:57 Awareness of Limiting Beliefs 6:02 How Beliefs Form in Childhood 7:04 Evolution of Tim's Hypnosis Approach 8:08 The Belief Upgrading Process 9:05 Following Feelings to the Root 10:01 Providing Resources and Shifting Beliefs 11:00 Somatic and Emotional Connections 49:05 Example: Overcoming Perfectionism 50:00 Releasing Emotions and Upgrading Feelings 51:07 Separating Self-Worth from Experiences 52:14 Applying to Body Image and Health 54:23 Judging Yourself with Love 55:00 Shifting Internal Experiences 56:07 Final Pearl of Wisdom: Life as a Game 57:20 Where to Find Tim Shurr 58:15 Closing and Thanks   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    59 min

  5. JAN 16

    DR JENN SIMMONS Are We Doing Breast Cancer All Wrong?

    Dr. Jenn Simmons is a pioneering force in the world of breast cancer care. Once a renowned breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jenn transformed her practice after her own journey as a patient, becoming an integrative oncologist with a mission to revolutionize breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and screening. Dr. Jenn is the author of the best-selling book, "The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer," hailed as a must-read for anyone navigating this challenging journey. As the host of the insightful podcast "KEEPING ABREAST WITH DR. JENN," she shares her expertise and passion for holistic health. At Perfeqtion Imaging, Dr. Jenn is leading the charge with safe, affordable, and radiation-free breast imaging. Committed to addressing the needs of the forgotten woman, she educates on the safety and benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for breast cancer survivors, forever changing the landscape of breast health. In this episode, former breast surgeon Dr. Jen Simmons shares how her own breast cancer diagnosis led her to abandon conventional treatments and adopt a holistic, root-cause-focused approach through functional medicine. She critiques mammograms for their radiation risks and limitations, advocating safer alternatives like monthly self-exams, the at-home Aria tears test, and her radiation-free QT scan, while emphasizing true prevention and mindset in healing.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Jenn Simmons and check out The Breast Health Blueprint here: http://www.realhealthmd.com/ Instagram: @drjennsimmons Get her book The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer here: https://amzn.to/4jJKSEw Check out her podcast here: https://keepingabreastwithdrjenn.buzzsprout.com/ Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Introduction & Guest Overview  0:02:22 - Sponsor Segment: Peluva Minimalist Shoes  0:04:18 -Dr. Simmons' Background and Family History with Breast Cancer 0:04:46 - Story of Cousin Linda Creed (Songwriter, "The Greatest Love of All," her death from breast cancer at age 37) 0:05:43 - Dr. Simmons' Career Path (Becoming a doctor, surgeon, fellowship-trained breast surgeon) 0:06:40 - Her Own Health Diagnosis (Hearing treatment recommendations as a patient, leading to a paradigm shift) 0:07:18 - Encounter with Functional Medicine (Attending a lecture by Dr. Mark Hyman, initial skepticism) 0:08:58 - Realizations from Functional Medicine (Root causes, healing vs. symptom treatment, mission to help millions) 0:10:30 - Her Healing Journey and Lessons Learned (Studying functional medicine, mistakes, health as a journey, need for community) 0:12:15 - Criticisms of Conventional Medicine (Loneliness, lack of personalization, no focus on root causes or healing) 0:13:29 - Book Recommendation and Purpose Alignment (The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, lifelong alignment with purpose) 0:20:40 - What you should know if you are diagnosed with Breast Cancer 0:56:20 - Mindset and Story Manifestation (Importance of the narrative you tell yourself, subconscious work for full healing) 0:57:01 - Breast Cancer Screening Discussion (Criticism of mammograms, ethics of radiation/gadolinium for healthy women) 0:58:42 - Alternatives to Traditional Screening (Safe, painless options; self-examination instructions) 0:59:41 - The Auria Test (At-home test for inflammatory proteins, sensitivity/specificity, prevention potential, discount code) 1:02:51 - QT Scan and Perfection Imaging (Radiation-free imaging via sound waves, sensitivity, volumetric measuring to avoid unnecessary biopsies) 1:06:59 - Mission to Revolutionize Screening (Plans for expansion, making screening safe and preventative)   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    1h 9m

  6. JAN 9

    DARIA MACHOLD HTMA Explained: How Hair Mineral Testing Reveals Stress, Thyroid, Hormone Health & More

    Daria Machold is a certified HTMA practitioner and health coach specializing in ancestral lifestyles, with a particular passion for mitochondrial health. Daria has served alongside Tara in Higher Coaching since 2020. In this episode, Coach Daria dives into the power of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and mineral balancing. She explains how this simple hair test provides a three-month snapshot of mineral status and lifestyle, revealing hidden stress patterns, metabolic types, heavy metal burden, and key mineral ratios. Daria highlights how these insights uncover issues like adrenal fatigue, copper toxicity, and thyroid imbalances, while offering practical solutions on how to restore balance. RESOURCES: Learn more about Daria here: http://metabolicdaria.com Instagram: @metabolicdaria Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Daria 00:01:41 - Peluva Barefoot Shoes Review (My Honest Thoughts on Toe Shoes) 00:04:56 - HTMA Basics: What Is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis? 00:05:23 - HTMA vs Blood Tests: Why It's a 3-Month Snapshot 00:05:51 - How HTMA Reveals Stress Stages (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion) 00:06:29 - Key Mineral Ratios & What They Mean (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium) 00:28:42 - Slow vs Fast Oxidizers: Metabolism Patterns Explained 00:20:00 - Heavy Metals on HTMA: Detection, Elimination & Detox Challenges 00:24:38 - Common HTMA Findings (Copper Toxicity, Adrenal Burnout & More) 00:10:11 - Thyroid, Hormones & Mitochondrial Health Insights from HTMA 00:47:34 - Real Client Examples: Hidden Stress & Mineral Imbalances 00:49:46 - Supporting Detox: Liver, Kidneys & the Power of Sweating (Sauna vs Workout) 00:14:42 - Why HTMA Changes Lives: Energy, Creativity & Homeostasis 00:37:23 - Testing in HIGHER Coaching (HTMA, Stool, DUTCH & More) 00:51:47 - Closing Thoughts & How to Work With Us   WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    52 min

  7. JAN 2

    SOLOCAST The Truth About Cortisol: Fasted HIIT, Breakfast Timing, Perimenopause & More

    Tara Garrison is a leading health optimization coach, founder of HIGHER Coaching —a coaching program focused on training, nutrition, mindset, and biohacking for high performers, including celebrities, professional athletes, and executives. She is the author of Short-Term Keto, creator of the Coach Tara App and HIGHER Retreats, and a passionate advocate for metabolic flexibility and evidence-based wellness. A mom of four, avid weightlifter, and Boston Marathon finisher, Tara empowers people to achieve peak physical and mental performance without burnout. In this episode, Tara debunks common myths about cortisol, reframing it as an essential energy-mobilizing hormone rather than just a stress villain. She addresses fears around fasted HIIT training potentially causing fat gain, exhaustion, or hormonal disruption—especially in perimenopause—emphasizing that acute cortisol spikes are normal and issues often stem from broader factors like underfueling, poor recovery, and life stress. Tara also covers misconceptions about breakfast timing, supplement use without testing, and assuming symptoms like burnout always mean high cortisol, advocating for proper testing and personalized approaches.    RESOURCES: Learn more about Tara here: http://taragarrison.com Instagram: @coachtaragarrison @higher.coaching @insideouthealthpodcast Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Addressing common cortisol myths and misconceptions circulating online 01:02 – Sponsorship mention (Peluva minimalist shoes) 02:54 – Overview of cortisol testing (DUTCH Plus and saliva tests vs. blood tests) 04:05 – Myth 1: Fasted training (like HIIT) causes dangerously high cortisol, leading to fat gain 12:05 – Myth 2: Fasted HIIT universally "wrecks" hormones (e.g., sex hormones). 20:28 – Myth 3: Symptoms like stress, burnout, and weight loss resistance always mean high cortisol. 26:22 – Myth 4: Using supplements to "balance" cortisol without testing. 31:38 – Myth 5: You must eat breakfast within the first hour of waking to prevent cortisol spikes. 42:30 – Nuance/avoiding oversimplified advice   WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY MY APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

    43 min

  8. 2025-12-26

    BRAD KEARNS Optimize Your Health with Sprinting & Barefoot Shoes

    Brad Kearns is a New York Times bestselling author, former US national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, Guinness World Record professional speedgolfer, and elite masters track&field sprinter and high jumper. His B.rad podcast is a top-10 ranked Apple Podcasts "Fitness" category. He is the co-author of Born To Walk book with Mark Sisson. In this episode, Brad shares his shift from grueling endurance training to prioritizing short, explosive high-intensity workouts for superior benefits in fat loss, bone density, hormonal balance, and longevity. He also focuses on foot health, critiquing modern cushioned, elevated-heel shoes for weakening feet and promoting injuries.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Brad here: http://bradkearns.com/ Get the book Born to Walk here: https://amzn.to/44LL7Zs Instagram: @bradkearns1 Check out our previous episode with Brad here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/bradkearns3 Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS:  0:00 Intro 10:00 Benefits of sprinting and high-intensity explosive workouts 20:00 Importance of proper recovery and low-impact entry to sprinting  30:00 Foot health and the advantages of barefoot/minimalist shoes 45:00 Overall shift to explosive, functional movements for longevity    WORK WITH ME: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how I can help you: TRY COACH TARA APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

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  • Creator
    Tara Garrison
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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