Nutrition, Metabolism, Blood Sugar Strategies by Feel Great with Kait

Kaitlin Borncamp
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Practical nutrition, blood sugar, and metabolic health strategies to improve energy, focus, and long-term health—without extreme dieting. Hosted by executive health coach Kaitlin Borncamp, a CPA turned Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this podcast explores how food, exercise, stress, and daily habits impact metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and longevity in real life.

  1. 1D AGO

    Pain-Free After 50: Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain Without Surgery | Dr. Fawad Mian

    Struggling with chronic pain in your knees, shoulders, or back? In this episode, leading neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Fawad Mian reveals why traditional pain management fails and shares non-surgical alternatives that actually work. Dr. Mian shares his personal journey from being told he needed multiple surgeries to discovering PRP therapy and prolotherapy—treatments that completely transformed his practice and helped thousands avoid going under the knife. What You'll Learn: Why cortisone shots damage your joints, ligaments, and tendons long-term (and what to use instead)How PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy regenerates damaged tissue naturally without surgeryThe truth about "bone on bone" knees and whether they can still heal with regenerative treatmentsWhy staying active after 50 prevents falls, fractures, and loss of independenceMemory-boosting supplements that support cognitive function (fish oil, curcumin, berberine, and what Grandma got right about ginkgo biloba)Practical desk ergonomics to prevent chronic pain for professionals working 10+ hours dailyThe surprising connection between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and brain fogHow mold toxicity can cause mysterious pain and memory issuesWhy muscle loss after 50 accelerates joint problems (and how to reverse it) Guest Bio: Dr. Fawad Mian is a board-certified neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist who helps adults over 50 stay pain-free and independent without medication or surgery. After suffering his own shoulder, knee, and foot injuries that traditional medicine couldn't fix, he discovered regenerative treatments like PRP and prolotherapy that transformed his practice. Resources Mentioned:  Read Dr. Mian's book: Getting to Pain Free: How to Make Your Body Stop Hurting So You Can Start Living Without Drugs or Surgery https://www.amazon.com/GETTING-PAIN-FREE-Hurting-Without/dp/B08BW84CNDConnect with Dr. Fawad Mian: ProloHealing.comTake the Quiz: https://course.prolohealing.com/reclaim-your-mind Does your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    40 min

  2. MAR 11

    Are You Trading Your Health for Your Wealth? 4 Patterns to Avoid

    You're not consciously choosing to sacrifice your health for your career—but it's happening anyway. And the real reason isn't your schedule. It's a subconscious belief you don't even know you have. In this episode, I break down the 4 invisible patterns high-achievers fall into that slowly trade health for wealth—sleep deprivation, meal skipping, chronic stress, and ignoring symptoms. More importantly, I reveal the subconscious beliefs driving each pattern. What You'll Learn: The core belief driving all health sacrifices4 patterns of trading health for wealth (and how to know if you're doing them)What happens in 5, 10, and 20 years if you do nothing The subconscious beliefs behind each patternWhy acknowledging these patterns threatens your self-imageHow to break the cycle: examine beliefs, pick one pattern to shiftThis episode is for you if: ✓ You set your alarm for 5am after going to bed at midnight ✓ You skip meals because you're "too busy" (or not even hungry from stress) ✓ You're always context-switching, never fully present ✓ You ignore symptoms and self-medicate with caffeine, ibuprofen, or Tums ✓ You tell people "I'm fine, just busy" when you're clearly not Connect with Kait: Website: feelgreatwithkait.comEmail: kaitlin@feelgreatwithkait.comInstagram: @feelgreatwithkaitDoes your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    21 min

  3. MAR 3

    How to Know If You're Inflamed (And 5 Ways to Lower It)

    Do you feel puffy when you wake up? Tired despite sleeping 7-8 hours? Have brain fog by 2pm or stubborn weight that won't budge? You might be inflamed—and not even know it. Chronic inflammation is the silent driver of aging, disease, and that "stuck" feeling in your body. After doing Whole30, I lost 12 inches around my body (8 from my waist alone) but only half a pound on the scale. That's when I realized: inflammation was making me puffy, swollen, and aged—and I had no idea. In this episode, I break down how to know if you're inflamed (beyond just blood work), why high blood sugar is one of the biggest hidden sources, and 5 daily actions you can take starting today to lower inflammation and feel better. What You'll Learn: Physical signs you're inflamedBlood work markers that reveal inflammationWhy you can lose 12 inches but barely any weight The high cholesterol connection your doctor didn't explainWhy 60% of chronic diseases are driven by inflammation5 daily ways to lower inflammationThis episode is for you if: ✓ You wake up with a puffy face or swollen hands/feet ✓ You have joint pain, brain fog, or digestive issues ✓ Your weight won't budge despite "eating healthy" ✓ Your A1C or cholesterol is creeping up ✓ You feel older than your actual age Key Topics: Acute vs. chronic inflammation explainedInflammatory cytokines and water retentionBlood work: CRP, ESR, uric acid, A1C (functional vs. standard ranges)Dr. Mark Hyman's "inflammaging" concept (Young Forever)Glycation & AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products)The 5 root causes: poor diet, gut dysfunction, toxins, stress, movement imbalanceAnti-inflammatory foods: omega-3s, colorful vegetables, berriesInflammatory triggers: gluten, dairy, sugar, seed oilsResources: Listen: 10 Benefits of Exercise That Have Nothing to Do with CaloriesBook Your Free 15-min Food Craving Rewiring SessionFree Inflammation Reduction Guide (with 5-star review) by emailing your screen shot to kaitlin@feelgreatwithkait.comDoes your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    27 min

  4. FEB 24

    Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue & The Real Root Causes Your Doctor Won't Test (with Dr. Evan Hirsch)

    If you're exhausted despite getting 8 hours of sleep—or struggling with persistent symptoms since COVID—this episode reveals what most doctors miss: underlying toxins and low cellular energy. Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD (now health coach), spent over 10 years napping under his desk with chronic fatigue before discovering the real root causes: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous system dysfunction. Dr. Hirsch explains why 36% of people who get COVID develop long COVID, how toxins compromise your immune system's ability to clear infections, and the difference between a juice cleanse and real detoxification. What You'll Learn: The 3 levels of fatigue & what you can doThe "Toxic Five" your doctor won't test for How one client increased testosterone 200 points through detox (no TRT)Dr. Evan's non-negotiable health habits to stay high energyAnd more  Resources mentioned:   The EnergyMD Program - https://www.energymdmethod.com/fatigue-fixable-quizDoes your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    35 min

  5. FEB 17

    Why You Can't Sleep When Your Blood Sugar Is High (And How It's Raising Your A1C)

    If you've ever laid in bed at 2am with a racing heart, feeling hot and uncomfortable after dinner—this episode explains why. It has everything to do with what you ate 2-3 hours before bed. High evening blood sugar triggers a stress response (cortisol and adrenaline) that keeps you wired when you need to sleep. And poor sleep drives insulin resistance, which raises your blood sugar the next day—creating a vicious cycle that shows up as a climbing A1C. In this episode, I break down the science behind why late dinners, client meals with wine and dessert, and stress eating sabotage both your sleep and your metabolic health—and what to do about it. What You'll Learn: Why high blood sugar at bedtime activates your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight)How poor sleep reduces insulin sensitivity by 25% in just one weekWhy chronic stress + poor sleep increases insulin resistance risk by 60%The one rule for meal timing to protect your sleep and A1CSimple strategies when you can't eat early (client dinners, late meetings)Why post-meal walks reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 22%This episode is for you if: ✓ You wake up at 2-3am with racing heart or feeling hot ✓ You often eat late (7-9pm) due to work/meetings ✓ Your A1C is creeping up despite "eating healthy" ✓ You're a busy professional with client dinners and unpredictable schedule One study showed that chronic stress combined with poor sleep creates a 60% higher risk of insulin resistance. The good news? You can break this cycle without sleeping pills—just strategic meal timing and blood sugar management. Related Episodes: Episode 40: Why Skipping Meals Is Secretly Raising Your A1C (Even If You Eat Healthy) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-skipping-meals-is-secretly-raising-your-a1c-even/id1817228582?i=1000749320680 Episode 33: How to Overcome Racing Thoughts at Night - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cant-shut-off-your-brain-at-night-try-these-5-strategies/id1817228582?i=1000740433379  Does your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    15 min

  6. FEB 11

    Why Skipping Meals Is Secretly Raising Your A1C (Even If You Eat Healthy)

    If your A1C has been creeping up (6.0+) and you can't figure out why, this episode reveals the hidden culprit: skipping meals when you're busy. You're not eating junk food. You make decent choices when you do eat. But when you skip breakfast, power through on coffee, and finally eat at 2pm, you're creating glucose volatility that drives your average blood sugar up—and that shows up as a rising A1C. In this episode, I break down what's actually happening in your body when you skip meals, why stress hormones make it worse, and the simple meal timing strategy that stabilizes blood sugar without meal prep. What You’ll Learn: -  Why skipping meals raises blood sugar (even when you're not eating)  - How stress hormones amplify the spike-and-crash cycle  - Why busy professionals are uniquely prone to this pattern  - The meal timing strategy that stabilizes blood sugar without meal prep  **This episode is for you if:**  ✓ Your A1C is 5.7-6.4 and climbing  ✓ You often skip breakfast or go 5+ hours without eating  ✓ You crash by mid-afternoon despite "eating healthy" So many of the executives and professionals I talk to report scarfing down their lunch as a weekly occurrence.  This is one of the most common patterns I see in executives whose labs start creeping up—even though they don't think they're doing anything wrong. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    24 min

  7. FEB 3

    3 Unexpected Foods That Spike Blood Sugar and Stall Fat Loss

    Blood sugar spikes are one of the most common reasons people struggle with low energy, cravings, and stalled fat loss—even when they’re eating “healthy.” In this episode, I break down three unexpected foods that quietly spike blood sugar and disrupt metabolic health. You’ll learn how these foods affect insulin, energy levels, and fat storage, why they’re often overlooked, and what to eat instead to support more stable blood sugar and sustainable fat loss. This episode is especially helpful if you feel like you’re doing the right things but not seeing results. Does your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    20 min

  8. JAN 27

    How I’d Lose 20+ Pounds in 2026 (Without Feeling Deprived)

    Natural weight loss is still possible in 2026—and believe it or not it can be sustainable without GLP-1 medications, extreme diets, or tracking calories. In this episode, I break down exactly what I would do to lose 20+ pounds naturally, focusing on blood sugar balance, sleep, movement, protein, and habit design so the weight stays off. In this episode, we cover: Why most people regain weight (and what to do differently)The mindset shift: stop obsessing over caloriesHow stress, cortisol, sleep, and hormones impact fat storage vs fat lossThe best “progress metrics” instead of the scaleHow to use walking after meals can accelerate your resultsHow to reduce cravings and support natural GLP-1 productionThe 3–4 month approach to changing your diet (without burnout)Environment design: make good habits easy, make bad habits hardWho you need to become to keep results long-termVisualization, accountability, and “brainwashing” yourself for success If you want to lose 20+ pounds in 2026 without losing your sanity—and build a lifestyle you can actually maintain—this episode is your roadmap.  Does your calendar dictate your nutrition?  Grab The No-Time Nutrition Blueprint: http://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ntnReady to stop trading your health for your wealth? Apply for coaching with Kaitlin: https://tidycal.com/kaitlin/apply

    43 min
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Practical nutrition, blood sugar, and metabolic health strategies to improve energy, focus, and long-term health—without extreme dieting. Hosted by executive health coach Kaitlin Borncamp, a CPA turned Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this podcast explores how food, exercise, stress, and daily habits impact metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and longevity in real life.

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