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

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 do
• The "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 energy
• And more 

Resources mentioned:  

• The EnergyMD Program - https://www.energymdmethod.com/fatigue-fixable-quiz

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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 week
• Why chronic stress + poor sleep increases insulin resistance risk by 60%
• The one rule for meal timing to protect your sleep and A1C
• Simple 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 

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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.

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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.

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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 calories
• How stress, cortisol, sleep, and hormones impact fat storage vs fat loss
• The best “progress metrics” instead of the scale
• How to use walking after meals can accelerate your results
• How to reduce cravings and support natural GLP-1 production
• The 3–4 month approach to changing your diet (without burnout)
• Environment design: make good habits easy, make bad habits hard
• Who you need to become to keep results long-term
• Visualization, 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. 

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Being busy, short on time, and competing priorities are the most common reasons busy professionals struggle with their nutrition—but waiting for life to slow down is backward thinking. In this episode, I break down why nutrition is the thing that creates more energy and time, not something you add later, and introduce the decision-making system behind the No Time Nutrition Blueprint.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why waiting for “more time” is keeping you stuck in low energy
• The biggest mistake busy professionals make with food
• Who the No Time Nutrition Blueprint is for—and who it’s not
• What’s included in the No Time Nutrition Blueprint training

This episode is for busy professionals who want better energy, stable blood sugar, and sustainable nutrition habits—without dieting or overthinking food.

👉 Access the No Time Nutrition Blueprint here: https://store.feelgreatwithkait.com/ 

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In this episode, Kaitlin breaks down 5 health books that fundamentally shaped her approach to metabolism, brain health, and longevity—and explains why each one is worth your time.

Key takeaways from:

• How Not to Die – Dr. Michael Greger (leading causes of death + lifestyle-driven disease)
• Memory Rescue – Dr. Daniel Amen (brain health, cognition, and prevention)
• Feeding You Lies – Vani Hari (food industry incentives, additives, and labeling)
• Grain Brain – Dr. David Perlmutter (gluten, grains, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection)
• Forever Strong – Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (muscle, protein, and longevity)

If you’re aiming to make 2026 your healthiest year yet, this episode gives you the most impactful insights—without needing to read all five books.

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The keto diet has become popular, listen in as Kaitlin shares her 60-day keto experience—why she resisted keto for years, what finally made her try it, and what she’s learned so far. She breaks down the basics of ketosis, the surprising day-to-day realities (hello, electrolytes), and the questions she’s still researching—especially for women.

What you’ll here: 

• Keto basics: what ketosis is + why it’s popular
• Why I resisted keto for so long (and what changed)
• Open questions: ketone swings, dawn effect, sodium, women’s cycle
• Who should consider keto (weight loss, focus, metabolic flexibility)
• Keto tips: measuring ketones + key considerations 

Resources mentioned:

• Keto-Mojo (blood glucose + ketone testing device)
• LMNT electrolytes
• Book: Fast Like a Girl

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Celebrity trainer + IFBB California Chairman Alex Jamal joins Kaitlin to break down what actually creates long-term fitness results—without chasing shortcuts. They cover protein targets, creatine, bone density, mobility, and the mindset shift that separates “temporary progress” from a lifestyle that lasts.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The #1 predictor of lasting results
• The “Amazon Prime body” myth + realistic timelines
• Most undertrained muscles
• Bone density gains in an 81-year-old through resistance training
• Protein targets for lean results + what “high protein” really means

Connect with Alex Jamal
– Instagram: @thetraineralex
– Website: fitnessresultscoach.com

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Racing thoughts at night is super common, especially among high-achievers. If your brain won’t shut off at night — replaying conversations, planning tomorrow, thinking about work — this is for you: I share 5 strategies to calm your mind and fall asleep faster.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why racing thoughts happen (especially for high achievers)
• Sleep stats that matter for your metabolic + heart health
• My Top 5  Strategies

Resources Mentioned:

• Nighttime meditations on Calm App, Headspace, or Youtube 

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