Out of Pocket

Andrew Hayes
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    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 to do with discipline than you'd think. Kat breaks down the three patterns hiding behind almost every self-sabotage moment: perfectionism (if it can't be perfect, why even try), upper limiting (getting scared of your own success and quietly dragging yourself back down), and resistance (staying "busy" so you never have to face the thing that actually matters). She also gets real about torching an actual modeling contract years ago because she couldn't handle the fear that came with it. This one's not about calling yourself lazy. It's about finally naming the fear that's been running the show. 06:06 — The calcium supplement headline everyone's talking about (and why it's not the whole story)  16:16 — What self-sabotage actually is and why your brain is doing it on purpose 22:57 — The three patterns: perfectionism, fear of success, and staying "busy" to avoid what matters  37:52 — The 60-second fix: how naming your fear kills its power  46:00 — Habit draft picks: the tools that actually break the cycle Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (Even When You Know Better) | Ep. 89

  2. Jul 14

    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 hormones, your gut, your nutrients, and your mood over time. Kat breaks down how the pill works (hint: it's not just "preventing pregnancy" — it's shutting down your whole cycle and replacing it with synthetic hormones), why low energy, bloating, mood swings, and low libido years into being on it are not a coincidence, and what you can actually do about it whether you're staying on it, coming off, or just trying to understand your body better. This one's not about telling you what to do. It's about finally having the information you deserved from day one. 07:00 — How the pill shuts down your natural cycle and what that means long-term 10:30 — The nutrient depletion nobody warns you about: B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and more 17:00 — Your gut on the pill: the estrobolome, Crohn's risk, and why the bloating isn't random 22:30 — Coming off the pill: what to expect, how long it really takes, and how to support yourself 32:00 — Did the pill kill your sex drive? (Yes, and here's exactly why) Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    What Birth Control Is Actually Doing to Your Body (And Why Nobody Told You) | Ep. 88

  3. Jul 7

    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 keeps recirculating when your gut is off, and a wild twin study that showed the same food can result in completely different amounts of fat gained, all based on gut bacteria alone. This isn't about throwing out everything you know about nutrition. It's about understanding why eating less has felt so hard, why the weight keeps coming back, and why two people can eat the exact same thing and get completely different results. The answer is almost always in the gut. If you've ever felt like you were doing everything right and still not getting anywhere, this one is going to make a lot of things click. 06:45 - Why GLP-1 isn't just a shot. Your gut bacteria make it too 10:30 - The study where one supplement cut weight regain in half during maintenance 14:55 - The estrobolome: how your gut decides how much estrogen stays in your body 18:00 - The twin study that proved obesity can be transmitted through gut bacteria 22:10 - Why your calorie tracker has no idea what's actually going on inside you Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    3 Reasons Your Gut Matters More Than Calories | Ep. 87

  4. Jun 30

    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 bloodstream, and how it quietly drives the kind of chronic inflammation that makes fat around your midsection almost impossible to lose. She explains why this isn't just theory. There's real research showing that diet alone can spike LPS levels by 71% in four weeks, and that even a tiny dose of LPS dropped insulin sensitivity by 21% within hours. She also shares her own experience running a GI map on herself, finding three overgrown gram-negative bacteria, and what she did to clear them. If you've been doing everything "right" and still feel stuck, this one's for you. The problem might not be your effort. It might be a loop your body is stuck in that behavior alone can't break. 00:00 - Hot tubs, bacteria, and why you should probably skip the Airbnb hot tub 05:10 - What LPS is, where it comes from, and why it's normally not a problem 07:30 - The 2012 study that showed diet alone moved LPS levels 71% in four weeks 10:45 - How LPS drives insulin resistance and turns into stubborn belly fat 13:50 - Kat's own GI map results and the protocol that cleared three gram-negative bacteria 17:45 - The one thing to add to every meal this week Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    Why That Stubborn Belly Fat Won't Budge (It Might Be Your Gut Bacteria) | Ep. 86

  5. Jun 23

    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 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 Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    Why You Don't Need Rock Bottom to Change: Nick Ross on Health, Mindset, and Purpose | Ep. 85

  6. Jun 16

    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 addressing the deeper metabolic dysfunction happening underneath the surface. You’ll learn how inflammation, gut dysbiosis, fatty liver, bile flow, and stress can all impact blood sugar regulation, why some people stay insulin resistant despite eating “healthy,” and the real reason low-calorie dieting often backfires. They also unpack the connection between gut health and cravings, plus practical ways to support your metabolism without spiraling into restriction or food fear. 06:10 — What insulin resistance actually is (and why it’s not just about sugar) 10:20 — The gut inflammation connection most people miss 16:45 — Fatty liver, digestion, and why metabolism slows down 24:30 — Practical ways to improve blood sugar without extreme dieting Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    Nobody Knows this Blood Sugar-Gut Connection, But it Stops Cravings and Makes Weight Loss Last | Ep. 84

  7. Jun 9

    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. They explain why chronic dieting can slow progress, how gut health impacts nutrient absorption and recovery, and why stress, sleep, and training quality matter just as much as protein intake. You'll learn who is most likely to succeed with body recomposition, the biggest mistakes keeping people stuck, and how to know whether your body is actually ready to recomp in the first place. If you're training consistently, trying to eat healthier, and wondering why your body still isn't changing, this episode will help you connect the dots. (03:30) What body recomposition actually means (08:45) Why eating less can backfire (14:20) The gut health connection to muscle growth and fat loss (20:10) Stress, recovery, and the hidden reason progress stalls (29:00) Creatine, protein, and common body recomp mistakes Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    Body Recomp: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time | Ep. 83

  8. Jun 2

    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 household, to bodybuilding competitor, to coaching clients through their own physical and mental transformations. You'll hear why she calls nutrition and fitness "the gateway drug" to deeper mindset work, what her SIBO diagnosis taught her about the limits of dialing in macros, and the practical playbook she uses with clients: train hard, eat your food, trust yourself, and stop trying to do it alone.  If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" and still spinning your wheels, this one's for you. 04:30 — Alexa's journey: Staten Island kid to bodybuilding stage 10:00 — How a SIBO diagnosis rewrote her relationship with food and fitness 17:00 — Why mindset beats macros (and the pyramid that explains it) 25:30 — Alexa's playbook: train hard, eat your food, trust the process Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application Order a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

    How to Build Your Body and Mind (Alexa’s Playbook) | Ep. 82
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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.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Hayes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Out of Pocket
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