Fast & Functional Katie Garrott, MS, CNS

There's a saying that we're all motivated by one of 2 things: either inspiration or desperation. Unfortunately, I had to learn how to listen to my body's signals for healthy self-care by being desperate.

I tell the story of how I almost died, and another of how I couldn't walk normally for a year. Through great desperation though, I was able to change my limiting beliefs and overcome symptoms I've experienced my whole life. Now, I get to experience a much more free and gratifying life because of it! I sincerely hope that this episode allows you to avoid desperation by inspiring you to befriend your body more. It's the only place you have to live!

If you'd like to work with us to be coached on what healthy self-care looks like, and to decipher your body's messages, book an appointment with our functional nutrition practice here.

Would your health improve if you did a food test to check for what you react to? Listen in to learn about when food testing can help, and when to skip it.

If you'd like to find out what diet is best for you, including preparing for and running a food test, check out our functional wellness services here. For our blog post on why food testing isn't enough, go here.

I bet you've had the experience before of seeing your conventional doctor for a health issue, and walking away disappointed. If they're the ones responsible for healthcare, why don't we feel healthier seeing them? I get straight to the point about the limitations of the conventional "sickcare" system, and what a true healthcare system means.

Listen to the end where my husband made the executive decision to keep a comment I didn't know was recorded. ;)

To learn more about our functional wellness services, including Telehealth for people in most states, go here. For our blog post on this topic, go here. To find a functional medicine practitioner near you, go here.

Whether you've had some nights of poor sleep or just got back from a busy trip, we all have days where we're dragging. Rather than reaching for more coffee, sugary snacks, or a nap, find out the healthier options that will give you more energy and alertness so that you can still have a great day!

(and maybe learn a little about Star Wars in the process 😆)

If you're trying to improve your overall energy levels and want to get to the root causes of your fatigue, book a complementary 15min discovery call or transform your health at your own pace through our online program.

Whether you're picking up a packaged snack or cooking stir-fry at home, it can be confusing knowing which oils can help and which can hurt your health. This quick podcast gets straight to the point of:


Should you even use/eat oils
The dirty secrets of industrial seed oils
Which ones are clean, good options

Listen towards the end to find out what's wrong with avocado oil!

If you're trying to improve your health by eating more nutritious, less toxic foods, and would like guidance and accountability, book a complementary 15min discovery call or transform your health at your own pace through our online program.

We answer all the questions you've had about being hydrated and get you super motivated to start drinking more! Learn how to know if you're hydrated enough, what fluids count towards hydration, and tips to improve your intake.

Listen to the 2/3 point to hear my husband's term for hydrating as he takes a big drink! 

If you're trying to increase your health by drinking more water, eating healthier, and improving your lifestyle, but need some help and accountability, book an appointment or transform your health at your own pace through our online program.