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In this episode, Tara announces the end of regularly scheduled Inside Out Health episodes after 350 shows and walks you through her decision-making process as a guide for letting go of, or restructuring, something in your own life that no longer serves what matters most. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Episode 350: The Final Regular Episode 02:01 What's No Longer Aligned in Your Life? 02:53 Why I'm Stopping: Divided Attention & HIGHER 04:53 Cleaning Out the Closet 05:52 Imagine It's Done: Question the Fear Stories 09:18 There's No Failure, Only Learning and Growth 12:03 The Keto Lesson: Don't Vilify What You Leave 16:06 Not All In or All Out: Adjust First 18:56 When Consistency Becomes a Trap 21:07 Redirecting Energy & Restructuring 23:51 Closing: Honor the Good, Watch Codependency 27:33 Thank You, Where to Find Me WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv

In this episode, Tara talks with mold expert Ariana Thacker, indoor-living researcher Dr. John La Puma, and regenerative rancher Eric Perner about the hidden environmental exposures shaping modern health. Ariana Thacker is a chemical engineer, venture capitalist, and the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a health-tech platform addressing mold toxicity. After co-founding Conscience VC to invest in science-driven startups, Ariana launched MoldCo, inspired by her own health journey. Eric Perner spent most of his early life and career on horseback learning the craft and trade of equine athletic competitions at the highest level. Eric owns the Double P Ranch in Mounds, Oklahoma where they produce grass-fed beef, goat, lamb and pastured pork as part of the supply chain for REP Provisions. He operates his ranch as a Savory Global Business Hub to provide restoration grazing education and guidance for other local ranchers in the methods of holistic management to create the conditions that lead to the regeneration of our native grasslands. John La Puma, MD, ChefMD™ is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, board-certified internist, and professionally trained chef who pioneered Culinary Medicine. He now pioneers EcoMedicine from his small regenerative teaching farm. His upcoming book, Indoor Epidemic, reveals how spending 93% of life indoors steals sleep, focus, and years, and how reclaiming just 7% outdoors can restore them using the evidence-based Outdoor Rx framework. RESOURCES: Learn more about Ariana here: https://go.moldco.com/tara-garrison Ariana's Instagram: @themoldcompany Full episode with Ariana: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/arianathacker Learn more about Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv Eric's Instagram: @repprovisions Full episode with Eric: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/ericperner3 Learn more about Dr. John: https://www.drjohnlapuma.com/ Full episode with Dr. John La Puma: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drjohnlapuma CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Hidden toxins in modern daily life (intro) 01:09 – Ariana's mold story & symptoms 02:55 – Failed by standard care, diagnosed, and founded MoldCo 04:36 – Scale of the problem: 25–50 million Americans affected 05:56 – Why doctors miss mold as the root cause 08:15 – How MoldCo tests and treats patients 09:52 – Why mold makes some people sick, not others 11:38 – Tara's mold-in-a-car story 14:08 – Patient outcomes: 78% symptom resolution 14:52 – What indoor living does to your body 16:54 – Tara's own light-starved waiting room story 18:15 – The myopia epidemic and the eye-distance fix 20:59 – Screen burnout, front porch resets, and "digital obesity" 23:41 – The 17-minute minimum dose of nature 26:04 – Light as nutrient: circadian clocks and indoor air 28:58 – Nature is everywhere: small daily connections 30:25 – Why regenerative agriculture matters in 2026 32:34 – Biodiversity collapse: the WWF's 70% stat 33:58 – Vanishing wildlife and our disconnection from nature WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

In this episode, three guests — NFL veteran Robert Gallery, nervous system coach Kristin Weitzel, and psychedelic therapist Dori Lewis — share how Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, and mushroom medicine helped them reach trauma that talk therapy, willpower, and every tool they already had couldn't touch on their own. Robert Gallery is a former professional football player and a 2023 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Following his professional career, Gallery experienced mental health challenges associated with repeated head injuries and alcohol dependency. Ibogaine treatment was a significant part of his personal recovery. He co-founded Athletes for Care to support other athletes navigating similar post-career challenges and to advocate for research and awareness around athlete mental health. Kristin Weitzel is a force of nature: a master of both strategic brilliance and soulful transformation. With two decades of experience building Fortune 500 brands—she's helmed multi-million-dollar campaigns and orchestrated world-class consumer experiences. But her deepest work began when she turned her experiential mastery inward, applying the same curiosity, drive, and devotion to the human experience. Now, as an expert who speaks on global stages, the founder of SHERPA Breath & Cold, and host of the WELLPOWER Podcast, Kristin has become a trusted leader in health optimization, nervous system regulation, and biohacking. Dori Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and co-founder of Elemental Psychedelics. She is also the owner of Reflective Healing Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a psychotherapy group practice and licensed healing center specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including ketamine and psilocybin, as well as integration therapy and transpersonal psychotherapy. Dori is a licensed Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator in Colorado and serves as a clinical consultant in mushroom medicine work. RESOURCES: Learn more about Robert Gallery here: https://athletesforcare.org/ Instagram: @athletes4care Watch the full episode with Robert here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/robertgallery Learn more about Kristin Weitzel here: http://sherpabreathandcold.com and here: https://www.wellpower.life/ Instagram: @kristinweitzelofficial Watch the full episode with Kristin here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/kristinweitzel Learn more about Dori here: https://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/ Watch the full episode with Dori here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/dorilewis CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome: the psychedelic healing expert stack 00:49 – Meet the three guests: Robert, Kristin & Dori 03:52 – Robert's first Ibogaine trip 06:47 – 5-MeO-DMT: meeting God and ego death 09:13 – Relapse and the motorcycle death vision 11:57 – A third Ibogaine trip: healing through growth 13:07 – Brain scans: why SPECT missed the healing 14:54 – MDMA research and reconciling with the Raiders 18:19 – Kristin's breakup, collapse, and suicidal ideation 20:01 – Why having "all the tools" wasn't enough 22:06 – Fawn response and the courage to try something new 24:41 – IFS, shadow work, and the body speaking first 28:35 – Dori's first mushroom trip and psychotic break 30:14 – MDMA, LSD, and years of recreational exploration 31:29 – Why psychedelics need real guidance 34:41 – Reconnecting with mushrooms through ceremony 36:22 – From underground healer to Reflective Healing Center 40:38 – Integration beats "take a pill, it's fixed" 42:04 – Working with a "third": respecting the medicine WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Your blood sugar isn't just about sugar — it's tangled up with your gut, your immune system, and how your whole metabolism runs. This episode pulls together three conversations that build on each other, from one guy's simple fix to the bigger picture behind it all — meet your three experts below. Most people with type 2 diabetes are told it's a forever sentence. Chris Reade was one of them. In 2017, his A1C hit 9.1 with zero warning. He refused medication, did the research, and built a food system around the science of soluble fiber. Six months later, his A1C was 5.5. Seven years later, it has never gone back up. Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Joel Greene is the very first gut-health protocol teacher, the original biohacker that utilizes the immune system and the family of insulin hormones to create lasting health. Joel has spoken on other top podcasts such as Ben Greenfield's Life and Cynthia Thurlow's Everyday Wellness. In this episode, you'll hear three experts connect the dots between blood sugar, gut health, and metabolism — starting with one guy's simple fix and ending with the bigger picture behind it all. RESOURCES: Learn more about Chris Reade here: https://www.beatingdiabetes.us/ Chris Reade's Instagram: @beatingdiabetesus Check out the full conversation with Chris here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/chrisreade Learn more about Danielle here: http://daniellehamiltonhealth.com Danielle Hamilton's Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth Check out the full conversation with Danielle here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/daniellehamilton Joel Greene's Instagram: @realjoelgreene Check out the full conversation with Joel here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/joelgreene CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: the blood sugar & metabolic health expert stack 01:39 – Chris on his diabetes diagnosis 03:46 – The shock: A1C jumps from normal to 9.3 06:04 – What caused it: a parasite that wrecked his gut biome 09:53 – The research: soluble fiber studies since the 1970s 12:33 – Cutting sugar, ramping fiber, and an unplanned 25-lb loss 14:35 – Danielle's wake-up call: the PCOS/diabetes connection 16:05 – The "personality traits" that were really blood sugar crashes 17:00 – Recognizing a crash: brain fog, mood, the Snickers test 22:14 – How blood sugar works and the insulin resistance spiral 27:05 – Digestion mechanics: chewing and stomach acid 31:01 – Bile, fat digestion, leaky gut, and practical fixes 34:37 – Joel's framework: three metabolisms, not one 36:04 – Immune cell metabolism's link to fat, obesity, and cancer 38:28 – Why sugar isn't "just a calorie": Warburg metabolism 42:40 – The gut-immune axis: your body's biggest immune hotspot 44:46 – Bifidobacteria and Akkermansia: the gut-immune balance 48:18 – Sugar, extreme diets, and why they backfire long term WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

In this episode, Tara Garrison breaks down why real fitness isn't just physical, walking through the mental, emotional, and spiritual skills that actually drive lasting health and personal transformation. RESOURCES: Learn more about Higher Coaching here: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me Learn more about Tara's app: https://app.taragarrison.com/ Instagram: @coachtaragarrison Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: the hidden sides of fitness nobody talks about 00:21 Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 02:10 The "just a fitness coach" label problem 04:02 The Higher symbol: redefining what fitness means 05:35 Mental fitness: attention as a trainable skill 07:04 Self-awareness and spotting subconscious beliefs 08:21 Rewiring self-talk and mental habits 09:47 Habits, decisions, and directing your thoughts 11:45 Mental fitness as resistance training, diet, and cardio 15:40 Emotional fitness: emotions follow your thoughts 17:15 What emotional fitness really means 20:22 Recovering from conflict, regulating your nervous system 22:38 Boundaries, Terri Cole style 24:38 Spiritual fitness: purpose, values, and intuition 28:04 Tara's unfinished book and the trifecta of transformation 31:19 Big news: Coach Tara app becomes Higher Fitness 33:48 Jim Rohn's bricklayer analogy on living with intention 37:10 Full-spectrum coaching and parting wisdom 40:37 Inside Higher Fitness: what's included 43:11 Final thoughts WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Anik St. Martin, D.C., DACCP, has owned and led a large holistic family wellness practice for twenty-five years. After a personal journey with autoimmunity and conducting over two decades of extensive research on psoriasis, Dr. St-Martin has developed, refined, and applied her expertise and experience to helping people of all ages overcome and cure their psoriasis. Dr. St. Martin practices and lives with her husband, Dr. Darin Shook, in Washington State. When she isn't creating something in the kitchen, the couple spends their free time sailing and in the outdoors with their sons, Simon and Marco, and with their dogs, Stella and Charlotte. In this episode, Dr. Anik St Martin shares how healing her mindset — not just her diet — finally cleared decades of severe psoriasis, and breaks down the gut, hormone, and stress factors driving autoimmune skin flares. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Anik here: https://www.anikstmartin.com/skin-on-fire Instagram: @psoriasis_healing_hub Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Meet Dr. Anik St Martin & Skin on Fire 01:22 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 03:09 – Anik's psoriasis story 04:00 – Childhood onset to a severe adult flare 07:07 – The restriction spiral of chronic illness 08:41 – The Secret: rewriting her self-talk 12:01 – Becoming a mindset coach & the mirror epidemic 14:03 – Biology of Belief & the placebo effect 17:25 – Instagram pressure & the inner bully 21:37 – Psoriasis as detox; yoga & sleep-first advice 25:07 – Inside the five days: 20-mile walking meditations 31:05 – Blue Zones & mindset as the secret sauce 37:10 – Gut health: emotions and the gut connection 40:08 – Tara's Higher Coaching, app & retreats 45:08 – Four stressors, leaky gut & skin turnover 48:45 – 90-day gut protocol, LDN & staying in your lane 53:01 – Hormones, cycles & pregnancy flares 55:54 – Gluten, sourdough & real carbs 59:00 – Listening to your body & food freedom WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Kathryn Nicolai is the creator and host of Nothing Much Happens, one of the most listened-to sleep podcasts in the world, where millions of listeners use her stories to calm anxiety, fall asleep, and feel more at ease in their bodies. With over 20 years of experience as a yoga and meditation teacher, Kathryn is a trusted voice in self-care, with a focus on sleep hygiene, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and storytelling as medicine. She draws on lived experience and practices including Vipassana meditation, gentle movement, brain training, and bibliotherapy to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Through her work, Kathryn helps people cultivate rest, creativity, and emotional resilience in a culture shaped by overstimulation and burnout. Her new audio book, On The Street Where You Live, also comes out in July 2026. In this episode, Kathryn Nicolai breaks down why storytelling calms the anxious brain, how repetition helps you fall asleep, and why joy—not discipline—is the real key to lasting wellness. RESOURCES: Learn more about Kathryn, her podcast, app and book here: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/ Instagram: @nothingmuchhappens Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: meet Kathryn Nicolai 01:32 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 03:19 – Interview begins: 200 million downloads 05:11 – Storytelling and the sleeping brain 08:06 – Coqui frogs, Hawaii, and finding your own sound 09:40 – There's no one "right" way to sleep 11:09 – Falling asleep vs. staying asleep 13:45 – Brain dumps, tension release, and medical help 15:54 – Meditation, impulsivity, and Vipassana 17:51 – Neurodivergence, discipline, and choosing joy 21:59 – Eating disorders and food freedom 23:28 – Terra's coaching, app, and retreats 28:16 – Turning bedtime into a ritual, not a chore 30:23 – Soft spaces over rigid sleep rules 32:16 – Morning rituals and the "witching hour" 33:38 – Sleep is brain training: give it time 35:19 – Inside Nothing Much Happens' story structure 38:04 – Origin story: from Flint, Michigan to 200M downloads 40:18 – Healing fiction, gratitude, and negativity bias WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Most people with type 2 diabetes are told it's a forever sentence. Chris Reade was one of them. In 2017, his A1C hit 9.1 with zero warning. He refused medication, did the research, and built a food system around the science of soluble fiber. Six months later, his A1C was 5.5. Seven years later, it has never gone back up. In this episode, entrepreneur and author Chris Reade explains how he reversed a shocking diabetes diagnosis using soluble fiber instead of medication, and why simple, sustainable habits beat extreme diets every time. RESOURCES: Learn more about Chris Reade here: https://www.beatingdiabetes.us/ Instagram: @beatingdiabetesus Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: meet Chris Reade, author of Beating Diabetes 01:13 Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 02:59 Chris's diabetes story 03:35 Insurance renewal reveals an A1C of 9.3 06:00 Doctor's grim prognosis and hunting for the cause 09:07 Cancer scare leads to a surprisingly simple fix 11:13 The research: soluble fiber studies since the 1970s 12:19 How soluble fiber controls sugar, weight, and health 17:52 Writing the book: family history and friend Tim's scare 19:41 Frustration with "pills-only" medicine 22:03 Habit stacking, forgiveness, and small daily habits 28:04 Segment: Tara's coaching, app, and retreats 33:00 Soluble vs. insoluble fiber, explained simply 36:34 Continuous glucose monitors: benefits and pitfalls 43:46 His current routine, and "the warranty ends at 30" 44:49 Soapbox: the vegan/carb-fear myth 51:27 Morocco motorcycle trip: eating simply on the road 54:58 Success story: Tim's A1C drops from 13 to normal 56:57 Next-level challenge: cooked-and-cooled resistant starch WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Dr. Christopher Cortman has facilitated over 80,000 hours of psychotherapy during his distinguished career spanning ​forty years. A Florida Licensed Psychologist, he maintains a thriving private practice while specializing in emotional trauma and anxiety disorders. ​ He's appeared nationwide on talk radio and television. The acclaimed author of ​f​ive previous books, his new book, The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma, describes a profoundly impactful tool for addressing trauma, grief, and more. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Christopher Cortman shares 40 years of guided imagery techniques for resolving trauma and grief, walking through real cases—from a suicidal police trainee to a WWII veteran's 80-year nightmare—to show how confronting and reframing unfinished pain, rather than just letting time pass, is what actually leads to healing. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Cortman here: http://srqshrink.com/ Instagram: @drchristophercortman Get his book The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma here: https://amzn.to/4hsXvEW Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 Meet Dr. Christopher Cortman & his new book 1:12 Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 3:00 40 years of guided imagery 3:56 What guided imagery is & everyday uses 5:01 Case study: the suicidal police trainee 9:07 Closure: shutting off the stress response 11:30 The WWII veteran's 80-year nightmare 14:56 Guided imagery for unfinished grief 15:41 Healing a friend after her husband's suicide 23:09 The five steps: remember, feel, express, release 28:36 Reframing: MADD and a cancer fundraiser's legacy 31:19 Tara's coaching, app & retreat offerings 36:16 Guided imagery for fresh, active trauma 37:08 The teen driver who killed a cyclist 44:21 Why grief gets stuck in emotional loops 46:07 Guilt, control & hypervigilance after loss 56:03 DIY imagery vs. working with a professional 57:38 A mother's suicide: becoming his guardian angel 59:35 Rape survivor hears the apology she needed 1:01:04 Licensing & where to learn more WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Dr. Brad Bellard is a board-certified Sports Medicine physician at CommonSpirit's The Sports Center. He has served as a physician for multiple professional sports teams, including his current role as assistant team physician for the Denver Broncos and his prior role as assistant team physician for the Dallas Mavericks. Whether working with elite pros or everyday fitness enthusiasts, his goal is to help active individuals safely accelerate recovery, break performance plateaus, and optimize their physical health. In his clinical practice, he utilizes cutting-edge regenerative medicine and minimally invasive procedures that help patients avoid the burden of surgery and return to the lifestyle they enjoy. In this episode, sports medicine physician Dr. Brad Bellard breaks down how high performers can prevent and recover from injury—covering rotator cuff and tendon overuse, regenerative treatments like BMAC and PRP, plantar fasciitis, lessons from pro athletes, and why sleep is the ultimate performance multiplier. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Brad Bellard here: https://www.mountain.commonspirit.org/provider-search/bradford-bellard-md Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Meet Dr. Brad Bellard, sports medicine physician 01:26 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 03:13 – Why recovery matters most 07:21 – Rotator cuff injuries from repetitive weightlifting 10:54 – Warming up vs. stretching before workouts 13:58 – What is bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC)? 16:34 – Case studies: BMAC saves a knee and a hamstring 18:19 – PRP explained and how it differs from BMAC 21:03 – How BMAC is collected: the in-office procedure 23:17 – Calcific tendonitis and in-office debridement 24:54 – Most common cases: tendonitis vs. arthritis 28:38 – Pro athlete mindset: lessons from Broncos and Mavericks 32:24 – What else drives arthritis: genetics, hormones, nutrition 34:58 – Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and when to get PRP 40:41 – Treating plantar fasciitis and ankle mobility 44:22 – Sponsor: Higher Coaching, app, and retreats 49:13 – Physical therapy first: fixing the root cause 50:05 – Common threads: pro athletes vs. everyday gym-goers 52:36 – Why sleep is the ultimate performance multiplier WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Wendy Strgar, recently named to the 2025 Forbes 50 Over 50 Innovation List, is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Good Clean Love and Vaginal Biome Science. She pioneered BioMatched® technology, applying biomimicry to develop safer, science-based products that support vaginal health. As both CIO and CEO, Wendy has led groundbreaking research on the vaginal microbiome and helped influence FDA standards—making her a true innovator in women's health. In this episode, Wendy Stregar of Good Clean Love breaks down the science of the vaginal microbiome, exposing common product ingredients that harm it and sharing how her new telehealth platform, biomimicry-based products, and vaginal estradiol insights help women fix chronic BV, yeast infections, and painful sex. RESOURCES: Learn more about Wendy Strgar here: https://www.wendystrgar.com/ Instagram: @wendy.strgar @goodcleanlove Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Meet Wendy Strgar 2:27 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes ad 4:15 – Gut, oral, and vaginal microbiome basics 8:56 – Women's health's 5% research problem 10:17 – Funding Vaginal Biome Science and misdiagnosis 12:47 – The K-Y/Astroglide propylene glycol problem 14:51 – pH, odor, and healthy bacteria basics 17:32 – Launching Good Clean Clinical Care 19:57 – Vaginal estradiol and why the carrier matters 22:23 – Telemedicine platform and doctor access 26:50 – Good Clean Love at Target, Walmart, and the Reset 28:44 – Crispatus and racial disparities in birth outcomes 33:04 – Cancer treatment and vaginal health 36:24 – Clitoral anatomy and nerve endings 40:14 – The three-step biomimicry method 49:16 – Higher Coaching, app, and retreats 54:23 – Breaking the recurring BV, yeast, and UTI cycle 1:02:21 – Probiotics, cost, and the orgasm gap 1:04:02 – Orgasm science, scent, and arousal WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Ariana Thacker is a chemical engineer, venture capitalist, and the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a health-tech platform addressing mold toxicity. After co-founding Conscience VC to invest in science-driven startups, Ariana launched MoldCo, inspired by her own health journey. Today, she leverages her technical expertise and investing background to pioneer data-driven, empathetic solutions for overlooked healthcare and environmental challenges. In this episode, chemical engineer Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, breaks down how to test for mold exposure at home and in your body, why genetics (HLA haplotype) determine who actually gets sick, and how her company's affordable, virtual Shoemaker-protocol care gets 90%+ of patients significantly better. RESOURCES: Learn more about Ariana here and use code COACHTARA15 for 15% off the CIRS and Home tests: https://www.moldco.com/ Instagram: @themoldcompany Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Mold Toxicity & Guest Ariana Thacker 01:43 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes Ad 03:30 – Interview Begins: Ariana's Mold Journey 04:21 – Her Symptoms: Brain Fog, GI Issues, Fatigue, Hair Loss 06:07 – Finding the Shoemaker Protocol & Key Biomarkers 06:43 – Founding MoldCo & the Scale of the Problem 08:30 – Why Doctors Miss Mold-Related Illness 10:47 – MoldCo's 3-Step Approach: Test, Diagnose, Treat 12:29 – Why Not Everyone Gets Sick: HLA Genetics 14:17 – Host's Story: Mold Hiding in a Client's Car 16:20 – Patient Outcomes: Symptoms & Recovery Rates 17:36 – Treatment Protocol: Meds, Supplements & Diet 18:46 – Environmental Warning Signs & Testing Methods 23:14 – Finding a Qualified Mold Inspector 25:04 – Industry Gaps & Wasted Money on Bad Care 26:40 – Higher Coaching, App & Retreats 31:41 – Cost, HSA/FSA & Insurance Coverage Push 33:49 – Getting Started with MoldCo Testing 35:49 – Dr. Shoemaker's Research & CIRS Origins WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Jason Sonners is a chiropractor specializing in functional medicine. He holds a Phd in molecular biology with focus in regenerative medicine. Jason owns and operates 2 clinics with his wife Melissa in the North East. He lives in mMiami, with Melissa and 3 kids, mostly teaching lecturing and consulting for other businesses. In this episode, Dr. Jason Sonners joins Tara to unpack how the health optimization world's obsession with stacking supplements, peptides, cold plunges, and biohacking gadgets can backfire without understanding hormesis, foundational health pillars, and when targeted therapies actually make sense. RESOURCES: Learn more about Jason here: http://hbotusa.com Instagram: @hbotusa Check out Dr. Sonners books here: - Oxygen under Pressure: https://amzn.to/43OS0YM - The Art and Science of Hyperbaric Medicine: https://amzn.to/4jDGa9w Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Intro 1:08 – Meet Dr. Jason Sonners 2:04 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes Ad 3:51 – Interview Begins: Jason's PhD Journey 4:40 – What Is "Wellness Maxing"? 7:11 – Biohacking's "Be Better" Trap 11:01 – Hawaii's Low-Tech Healthy Elders 12:50 – Bryan Johnson & the Tech Age of Wellness 15:50 – Joshua Tree: Sauna in the Desert 21:00 – Introducing Hormesis 22:02 – Hormesis Explained: The Stress Bell Curve 29:46 – "Just Tell Me What to Do" Trap 31:33 – Foundational vs. Targeted Therapies 32:24 – The Peptide Craze 34:36 – Jason's 5 Foundational Health Pillars 37:01 – Next-Tier Therapies: Contrast, PEMF, Grounding 39:23 – Universal Needs vs. Your Genetics (MTHFR) 41:45 – Host Segment: Coaching, App & Retreats 46:41 – PEMF and Sound as Health Inputs 51:39 – Exercise Variety & Periodization 55:01 – What Worries Jason About Biohacking 57:16 – 3 Sources of Stress: Chemical, Physical, Emotional 1:00:38 – Success Stories: Longevity & Dementia WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Ric Scalzo began his exploration of herbal and naturopathic medicine in 1980, delving into fields such as Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and various diagnostic methods. He earned a master's degree in Herbal Medicine from the School of Herbal Medicine and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. After several years of medical practice, Ric founded Gaia Herbs in 1987 and grew Gaia to the most respected and successful herbal company in the country. After selling Gaia in 2019, Ric established the Institute of Botanical Research in Arizona and established CR Medicinal Farms, a regenerative organic farm in Costa Rica. These became the stepping stones for his new adventure called Kokora, a herbal products company focused on regenerative organic cultivation with a mission to "create the finest herbal remedies that promote health and vitality for all". Celebrated for his pioneering work in Herbal Medicine and his dedication to preserving herbal integrity for over four decades, Ric continues to innovate in the field and plays a key role in integrating regenerative agriculture with herbal medicine. In this episode, Ric Scalzo explores how regenerative herbal farming, constitution‑based botanical formulas, and aligned sleep practices can radically upgrade immune resilience, metabolic health, and inner‑outer environment regeneration. RESOURCES: Learn more about Ric and Kokora Life here: http://kokoralife.com Instagram: @kokoralife Check out our previous episode with Ric here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/ricscalzo Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Ric Scalzo bio and herbal medicine journey. 00:30 – Founding Gaia Herbs and moving into regenerative farming. 00:59 – Why Ric's research farm and regenerative agriculture matter. 02:01 – New regenerative agriculture courses and Kokora Life. 02:32 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes story and offer. 04:19 – Interview begins: welcoming Ric back and setting the stage. 05:07 – Life in Costa Rica and fruit‑tree sanctuary. 05:59 – Turning a sugarcane monocrop into a regenerative organic farm. 07:04 – Soil microbiology, nutrient density, and immune resilience. 08:47 – Environmental toxins, plastics, and depleted soils as a "double whammy." 11:02 – Why regenerative agriculture is essential for diversity and life. 13:02 – Soil diversity, multiple crops, and gut microbiome parallels. 23:31 – Ric's clinical background, diagnostic methods, and constitutional herbal formulas. 28:33 – Mast cells, allergies, and Total Defense immune support philosophy. 31:24 – Immune stressors, nasal turbinates, silent onset, and inflammation research. 36:06 – Quick Response vs Total Defense: timing the immune "war." 36:06 – Higher Coaching, app, retreats, and lab‑based work. 41:43 – Sleep, circadian rhythm, angel train metaphor, and latency vs maintenance. 49:51 – Golden Milk Bliss, ojas, sattva, and nighttime nervous‑system support. 53:07 – Why to support Kokora and what regenerative agriculture provides. WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Dr. Catharine Arnston is an expert on algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur and sought after speaker. In 2008 Catharine left her corporate job to care for her sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer. When Catharine learned that algae's vast healing properties were documented in tens of thousands of scientific studies, but none of these studies or benefits were known outside of Asia, she knew she had to do something. And that's how ENERGYbits was born! In this episode, Dr. Catharine Arnston and Tara dive into how spirulina and chlorella microalgae power mitochondria, detox the body, support gut health, and plug into biohacking and women's longevity. RESOURCES: Learn more about ENERGYbits and use code COACHTARA for 20% off: http://www.energybits.com Instagram: @energybits Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara Enjoy the previous conversation with Dr. Catharine Arnston here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/catharinearnston3 CHAPTERS: 00:03 – Catharine Arnston returns to the show 00:32 – Catharine's algae journey and ENERGYbits origin story 02:36 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ad 04:22 – Why Catharine is a favorite educator 04:55 – Macroalgae vs microalgae basics 05:40 – Spirulina vs chlorella: fiber and nutrient density 06:05 – UN, NASA, and microalgae's extreme protein content 07:01 – How ENERGYbits algae is farmed and why Taiwan matters 07:43 – Drying process, heat, and preserving SOD in spirulina 08:42 – Microalgae overview and the dominance of spirulina/chlorella 09:21 – Pigments: chlorophyll vs phycocyanin and methylene blue 10:27 – Phycocyanin, cancer pathways, and chemo applications 10:53 – Spirulina and chlorella do "night and day" different jobs 11:24 – Spirulina history and Catharine's book "Love Your Health to Bits" 12:20 – How spirulina gives clean energy without sugar or caffeine 13:10 – Amino acid "Legos," protein absorption, and bioavailability 14:11 – B vitamins, ATP, and steady log‑on‑the‑fire energy analogy 18:59 – Mitochondria protection, regeneration, and long‑term energy 19:18 – SOD2 genetics, toxin load, and mast cell/energy issues 43:03 – Chlorella, microbiome, colon health, and motility analogies 45:01 – Chlorella as gut health, fiber, liver support, and PM algae 46:20 – Using spirulina and chlorella daily, fasting, and electrolytes 46:33 – Stacking algae with sauna, cold plunge, and red light 47:23 – Red light + chlorophyll + CoQ10 for ATP and inflammation 49:00 – Travel, sachets, tins, and biohacking with algae in real life 51:50 – Algae as foundational "food" alongside sleep, light, movement 52:16 – Why Catharine insists algae is food, not a supplement 52:29 – Tara's generalized "what should I take" answer: ENERGYbits 53:26 – Labs, targeted supplements, and algae as safe "for everyone" 63:01 – Catharine's millennial team, stamina, and protecting what you have 64:03 – Vision: spirulina/chlorella on the food pyramid for daily use 1:04:34 – Book title, presale, and upcoming audiobook details 1:11:56 – Where to find more, ratings, reviews, and sign‑off WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!