Fast and Functional

Katie Garrott, MS, CNS
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED BIMONTHLY

Quick episodes for the busy person who wants to use easy, research-proven methods to improve health. I have a functional medicine approach that helps you understand how your body works so you can address the root causes behind the symptoms preventing you from feeling your best! To work with me or my team on your health, go to vivawisefw.com.

  1. DEC 22

    52 - Why Perimenopause is Hard: Lessons from Research and Clinical Experience

    Get ready to learn some things you've never heard about perimenopasue and menopause! I interview Teesa, a functional nutritionist at VivaWise. We share what studies show is actually going on behind the scenes in your body, the root causes for your symptoms, and solutions that we've seen work with our clients. We also share some personal experiences! If you're more of a visual person, or want to share it with someone who learns on Youtube, check out the conversation on our channel here. To start finding out your root causes and creating new habits that will prevent or improve symptoms during this often rocky season, schedule a free discovery call or evaluation with us on our website: https://vivawisefw.com/

    20 min

  2. OCT 5

    51 - Fasting Part 3: Advanced Methods

    This is the last in a series of 3 episodes designed to solve the puzzle about fasting so you know if you'd benefit, and how to do it. If you want to take your fasting to the next level, and get next-level benefits, these 2 methods are our favorite. Always be sure to discuss fasting with your practitioner before trying it! Whether you want to learn how to build up to fasting and customize it to your unique needs, or see what it's like to partner with us in resolving your symptoms or abnormal labs, go here: ⁠⁠⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    20 min

  3. SEP 28

    50 - Fasting Part 2: How to Actually Do It

    This episode is jam-packed with practical tips, and as always we reveal what studies have shown. You will discover: Why daily calorie restriction doesn't lead to weight lossHow often and how long to fastWhen to eatHow it can support healthy cortisol and insulinHow to make it easier to do Whether you want to learn how to build up to fasting and customize it to your unique needs, or see what it's like to partner with us in resolving your symptoms or abnormal labs, go here: ⁠⁠⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    21 min

  4. SEP 21

    49 - Intermittent Fasting: Who, Why, and When

    This is the first in a series of 3 episodes designed to solve the puzzle about fasting so you know if you'd benefit, and provide evidence-based guidelines to make it worth it. In this episode, we discuss how my husband's fasting habit was actually sabotaging his health. You'll learn what kinds of health issues that scientific research has shown to benefit from fasting, and when it's appropriate to add in. Whether you want to learn how to build up to fasting and customize it to your unique needs, or see what it's like to partner with us in resolving your symptoms or abnormal labs, go here: ⁠⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    17 min

  5. APR 23

    48 - Learning I Have ADHD Changed My Life, and Marriage

    In this podcast episode, I share what I learned about myself when I got my diagnosis, and what habits and natural methods I use to thrive with it. Halfway through the episode, my husband shares how it's impacted him and our marriage, and asks me about my mindset shift that has changed how I feel about myself. For anyone dealing with mental health struggles, I hope this episode encourages you! Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    17 min

  6. FEB 15

    47 - Cracking the Code on Women's Hormones

    Whether you're born male or female, this episode will bring so much clarity in understanding a topic that is woefully under-adressed in our culture. Learn what sex hormones do, how they change throughout our life, and how we can influence them for good! This will allow you to face your, or your partner's, hormonal fluctuations with more understanding and empowerment. If you want to get testing for and resolve the root causes of your hormone imbalances, schedule a free consult with us ⁠here⁠.

    14 min

  7. 12/01/2024

    46 - How Antibiotics Make Us Sick, Sad, and Overweight

    To get the research summary on antibiotics and our free Immune Support Guide so you have options other than antibiotics to support your immune system, go ⁠here⁠. Most doctors, and us patients, are unaware of the hidden dangers of taking antibiotics. However, for decades research studies have discovered that these medications alter our body's functioning in a lasting way. Even if you don't have symptoms from taking them, they can increase your risk of many diseases and alter your health for years to come. If you want to resolve the root causes of your health imbalances, schedule a free consult with us here.

    17 min

  8. 08/20/2024

    45 - Make Your Food Craveworthy in 2 Minutes

    I'm an odd nutritionist- I LOVE studying everything related to food, but I'm not interested in handling it! I want my time in the kitchen to be as minimal as possible so I have more time to pursue my passions. That being said, I also am not ok with my food being boring. I grew up on a junk food, fast food diet. If I'm not eating craveworthy meals, I'm starting to feel restricted. LISTEN IN to discover how I'm able to balance eating very healthy, spending less than 15min making a meal, AND having my food taste awesome! If you'd like to work with us so we can give you custom advice on how to elevate the way you're eating, both for your goals and your tastebuds, learn more about booking an appointment with our functional nutrition practice ⁠here⁠. We offer complementary discovery calls to see if we're a good fit!

    13 min
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About

Quick episodes for the busy person who wants to use easy, research-proven methods to improve health. I have a functional medicine approach that helps you understand how your body works so you can address the root causes behind the symptoms preventing you from feeling your best! To work with me or my team on your health, go to vivawisefw.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Katie Garrott, MS, CNS
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katie Garrott, MS, CNS
  • Show Website
    Fast and Functional