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Margaret Cullen is a licensed psychotherapist and a pioneer in bringing contemplative practices into mainstream settings. She was one of the first ten people to be certified as an MBSR instructor and has taught around the world. As a therapist, she facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She is the author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity. In this episode, Tara and psychotherapist Margaret Cullen unpack equanimity, emotional intelligence, and how to fully feel your emotions without getting hijacked by reactivity, toxic positivity, or social media outrage. RESOURCES: Learn more about Margaret Cullen here: https://margaretcullen.com/ Instagram: @margaretcullen.1 Get her book Quiet Strength here: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Strength-Boundlessly-Through-Equanimity/dp/B0FD515HHF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WJICOJNIQZLA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JLF2O2S_hIjrziQ781C9BfAxXa5AGvdaR5bD9VPArauBFrLjbBk5VMEVXMTQXF-atc0WnD1ceYKyIRWcwQju-VP6BqaT93fFzSM1b122gSS1N53NApgCNrQaaicBK Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:29 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad 03:14 – Redefining equanimity 05:58 – It's okay to feel "negative" emotions 09:58 – Feeling emotions fully vs fixing them 14:20 – Social media outrage, algorithms, and your nervous system 20:12 – Breaking the outrage trance and finding refuge 26:03 – Reality, uncertainty, and resting in what is 31:19 – Refuge, faith, and trusting in difficult times 32:01 – Anger, self-judgment, and letting emotions move through 59:00 – Where to find Margaret 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. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education to advance healthspan and peak performance. He's the founder of humanOS.me and host of humanOS Radio, the official podcast of the Sleep Research Society. In this episode, Tara and Dr. Dan Pardi bust creatine myths while diving into its science-backed benefits for muscle, brain, sleep, women's hormones, and long-term health. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dan here: http://www.qualialife.com Instagram: @qualialife Get 15% off all Qualia products with coupon code COACHTARA: https://www.qualialife.com/shop?rfsn=9031245.b92305 Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Dan Pardi intro 01:40 – Qualia Creatine+ offer 03:25 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ad ​03:28 – Why creatine is "the gift that keeps giving" ​05:36 – What creatine actually is, how phosphocreatine fuels ATP and muscles ​06:52 – From "gym bro" myth to Olympic sprinters and explosive performance 13:50 – Brain gains: cognition, sleep pressure, vegans, and dosing strategies ​27:49 – Creatine, adenosine, sleep pressure, and afternoon energy dips 46:00 – Safety, kidneys, long‑term use, and who might not be a fit ​56:51 – Closing wisdom, Dan's upcoming book 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!

In this episode, Tara curates expert insights from top running experts Zach Bitter, Brad Kearns, and Cynthia Monteleone on low-carb ultra-endurance, why chronic cardio backfires, and how sprinting can better support strength, longevity, and injury prevention. RESOURCES: Learn more about Zach and watch the full episode here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/zachbitter Learn more about Brad and watch the full episode here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/bradkearns4 Learn more about Cynthia and watch the full episode here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/cynthiamonteleone Instagram: @zachbitter @bradkearns1 @fastover40 Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Expert Stack intro: sprinting vs endurance running 01:18 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad 03:04 – Interview begins: Tara and Zach on ultra distance fears 03:56 – Managing injuries, cross-training, and smart rest 05:18 – Low-carb for 14 years and ultra success 07:00 – Weekly mileage, 0–200 mile weeks, diminishing returns 09:59 – Common mistakes in marathon and ultra training 11:59 – Pacing, race-day execution, and realistic goals 13:03 – Hydration, sweat testing, and electrolyte strategy 14:53 – World-record fueling: carbs per hour and fat oxidation 29:16 – Brad Kearns on chronic cardio and real sprinting 30:55 – Why most "easy runs" should actually be walking 48:40 – Cynthia on endurance damage and overuse injuries 50:29 – Why she quit marathons and moved to sprinting 58:10 – How to start sprinting safely without getting hurt 01:08:41 – Sample sprint workouts, rest periods, and progressions 01:10:00 – Final sprint protocol tips, encouragement, 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!

Toni Filipone is an international, multi-certified Grief Expert, Author, Speaker, and the Founder of MasterGrief, a global platform helping people heal after loss in 82 countries. With over 30 years of experience in personal development alongside leaders like Tony Robbins, she teaches people how to understand grief, manage emotions, and rebuild their lives. Her accredited MasterGrief™ Certification Program trains coaches, practitioners, and organizations to support people experiencing grief in both personal and professional settings. She is the author of In the Trenches: A Coach's Walk Through Grief, which shares her own story of loss and the tools that helped her move forward. In this episode, grief expert Toni Filippone shares her partner's suicide story, dismantles common grief myths, explains the difference between grief and trauma, and teaches how to find purpose and emotional mastery after profound loss. RESOURCES: Learn more about Toni here: https://mastergrief.com Instagram: @mastergrief_t Get her book In the Trenches: A Coach's Walk Through Grief here: https://amzn.to/4skmGvK Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Toni Filippone intro & Master Grief 02:20 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad 04:06 – Why grief work chose Toni 05:01 – Partner's suicide and shock of traumatic loss 07:27 – The support group that sparked her mission 11:51 – Anticipatory grief and why you're never "ready" 14:53 – Grief vs trauma and why you must split them 33:49 – Feeling stuck in grief and loss of identity 35:00 – Creating a new vision and purpose after loss 55:54 – Helping kids and families process grief together 59:30 – How to learn more about Toni and Master Grief 61:00 – Final reflections 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!

Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based, integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide. Gabriela also created and hosts The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands globally each year. Her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method® has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries, with published research demonstrating a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments. In this episode, Dr. Gabriela Rosa exposes why standard fertility pathways and IVF-first strategies miss root causes—like incomplete diagnostics, lifestyle, and environmental drivers—and explains how deeper, integrative work dramatically improves live birth outcomes. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Gabriela Rosa here: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ Instagram: @dr.gabrielarosa Get her Fertility Breakthrough book here: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/resources-shop/fertility-breakthrough-overcoming-infertility-and-recurrent-miscarriage-when-other-treatments-have-failed/ Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro ​01:49 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ​03:35 – Dr. Gabriela's journey and Harvard research validation ​09:00 – 20 failed IVF cycles, "unexplained" infertility, and what IVF stats hide ​15:59 – Why standard fertility workups are so limited (only four tests) ​27:40 – Real root causes: lifestyle, environment, and upstream fertility factors ​38:36 – Treating fertility as a team sport and looking far upstream in both partners ​43:49 – Broken lab testing: insulin, glucose tolerance, and lazy "unexplained" labels ​45:21 – Common hidden issues: thyroid, insulin resistance, and missed diagnoses ​52:30 – Success stories, and where to find Dr. Gabriela's work 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. Marc Pietropaoli is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Victory In Motion, home of Knee Repair, NOT Knee Replacement®. A former fellow of Dr. James Andrews, he has spent more than 25 years advancing regenerative and non-operative orthopedic care. He was the first surgeon in the world to perform an FDA-indicated BEAR ACL repair outside of clinical trials. His mission is bold: make the world Knee Replacement Free by 2043. In this episode, Dr. Mark Pietropaoli shares how he went from traditional orthopedic surgery to pioneering regenerative approaches like stem cells, PRP, laser therapy, and his Victory Method to help people repair knees instead of getting knee replacements. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Pietropaoli here: http://www.victoryinmotion.com Instagram: @drmarcpietropaoli Get his book "Repair Not Replace" here: https://amzn.to/4uclnk3 Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:52 – Sponsor: Peluva minimalist shoe ad 03:47 – Dr. Pietropaoli's background 04:35 – Witnessing a knee replacement and asking "Isn't there a better way?" 09:12 – Training, indoctrination, and early exposure to regenerative tools (laser, PRP, PT, nutrition) 21:24 – Stem cells, aging joints, and why knees break down over time 48:51 – The Victory Method, clarity day, and full-body assessment process 53:19 – Testing, imaging, goal‑setting in one visit 53:57 – Virtual care, state licenses, and working with out‑of‑town patients 58:30 – Where to find Dr. Pietropaoli 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!

Devon Lévesque is self-made entrepreneur and a leading figure in health and wellness, known for founding several companies including, The DML Group, which invests in growth-stage wellness brands; ANDGATHER, a cutting edge ad agency, and Promix Nutrition, a pioneer in clean supplements that sold for over nine figures. He has established transformative longevity centers, such as Cedar Trunk Ranch in Austin, Texas and Sweet Honey Farms in New Jersey and Nashville, which emphasize education and environmental conservation. In 2020, he set a world record by bear crawling a marathon in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise funds for suicide awareness. He is currently on a mission to conquer the highest peaks on every continent, having already triumphed over four of the seven summits with Mount Everest being the latest this past June. In this episode, Devon Lévesque shares how he built the mindset to do the impossible, from bear‑crawling a marathon and backflipping on Everest to launching Sweet Honey Farm and the Running Man Festival, exploring the habits, community, and fun-first fitness philosophy that make extreme challenges feel accessible and meaningful. RESOURCES: Learn more about Devon here: https://promixnutrition.com Instagram: @devonlevesque Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Devin's record-breaking feats ​03:10 – Sponsor: Peluva minimalist shoe ad ​07:03 – Interview begins: Devin at 33 and "impossible" challenges ​08:10 – Everest summit and highest backflip ​12:40 – Bear crawl marathon and suicide prevention mission ​18:55 – From grief and chaos to designing his life ​26:05 – Building Promix and changing habits at scale ​33:20 – Farm-kid upbringing, animals, and regulation ​40:05 – Sweet Honey Farm regenerative work–wellness oasis ​46:35 – Running Man Festival and fun-first fitness closer 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. Tere Linzey is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and the founder of BrainMatterZ, a program meant to improve auditory processing, executive functioning skills, attention/focus, and memory in youths. Her book, Measuring Up! The Go-To Guide for Parents & Students Looking for an Edge in the Hyper-Competitive World of Education, has recently been updated with her clinical trials. Measuring Up shows readers how neuroplasticity and brain optimization work, and how to reshape a student's cognitive skills, which can lead to better scores and results. Dr. Linzey maintains a successful private practice in Carmel and Santa Barbara while being considered the premier cognitive skills expert as a result of her success rate and innovative programs. In this episode, Dr. Tere Linzey shares how targeted brain training can dramatically improve auditory processing, executive function, attention, and memory in kids and teens. You'll hear practical, non-supplement strategies—from environment and neuroplasticity "big hitters" to eye–hand games and daily habits—that help optimize cognitive performance at any age. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Linzey here: https://www.brainmatterz.com/ Get her book "Measuring Up" here: https://amzn.to/4kNtG1y Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 3:39 – From basketball coach to brain coach: Dr. Linzey's origin story ​6:01 – "The brain is always practicing": habits, patterns, and neuroplasticity ​8:56 – Environment, relationships, and becoming the average of your five people ​13:20 – Big neuroplasticity "hitters": socializing, exercise, eye–hand games ​16:00 – Brain cards, jigsaw puzzles, and why movement beats crosswords ​17:02 – Teens, video games, and using screen time strategically (not every day) ​25:41 – Phones, presence, and how constant tech access erodes attention and connection ​39:30 – Brain camps, SAT/ACT boosts, and who comes to Tere's programs ​41:00 – Success stories, raising scores by hundreds of points, and what's possible with training ​44:10 – Where to find Dr. Tere and Brain Matterz, plus closing 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!

Dr. Oscar Coetzee has over 25 years of experience in psychology and nutrition and is currently serving as the VP of Clinical Education and Practitioner Support at Designs for Health. His academic credentials include faculty positions at Georgetown Medical School, Notre Dame University, and the University of Bridgeport. Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Oscar's educational background includes bachelor's degrees in criminology and psychology, master's degrees in Psychology and Human Nutrition, a PhD in Holistic Nutrition, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. He is recognized as a pioneer in nutritional science, focusing on metabolic syndrome, intestinal permeability, type 2 diabetes, sports performance, and chronic inflammatory diseases. In this episode, Tara sits down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee of Designs for Health to explore how gut health, genetics, and nutrition intersect with anxiety, depression, and overall mental wellness. They unpack keystone gut microbes, LPS and leaky gut, why whole‑food diets and polyphenols matter, and how functional labs like stool and organic acid tests can guide targeted support. Dr. Coetzee also explains the limits of DNA‑only protocols, the concept of "psychoneutrogenomics," and the expanding lab and education resources available for therapists, health coaches, and other practitioners. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Coetzee here: https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Instagram: @designsforhealth Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro & Who Is Dr. Oscar Coetzee? 03:40 – Sponsor Segment: Peluva Minimalist Shoes 07:10 – From Psychiatry to Nutrition & "Psychoneutrogenomics" 14:20 – Gut Microbiome Basics and Mental Health Connection 21:30 – Keystone Anaerobes: Akkermansia, Roseburia & Friends 27:30 – LPS, Leaky Gut, Anxiety and Depression 33:40 – Genetics, Neurotransmitters and Why DNA Isn't Destiny 42:30 – Functional Testing Roadmap for Mood Issues 49:10 – Tools & Labs for Practitioners at Designs for Health 52:10 – Final Takeaways for Supporting Mental Health via the Gut WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY THE 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. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, best-selling author, educator, and founder of The Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has authored 43 books translated into 40 languages and presented his insights alongside some of the world's most influential people, including Sir Richard Branson and Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, and Donald Trump. Harnessing almost five decades of research across multiple disciplines, Dr Demartini shares his life, business, financial, relationship, and leadership empowerment strategies with people all over the globe - enabling them to transform their lives according to their highest values. In this episode, Dr. John Demartini explains how our rigid, convicted beliefs and victim stories keep us trapped in amygdala‑driven survival patterns instead of empowered, balanced perception. In a series of rich examples—from childhood abandonment and extreme grief to political division and romantic relationships—he shows how asking better questions, seeing both sides, and using his Demartini Method can turn trauma narratives into catalysts for growth, authenticity, and meaningful action. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Demartini here: http://www.drdemartini.com Instagram: @drjohndemartini Check out "Demartini Value Determination" — every discussion refers to an individual's hierarchy of values: https://drdemartini.com/values Check out "The Breakthrough Experience" – https://drdemartini.com/breakthrough-experience Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 – Introduction, Peluva Ad and who Dr. John Demartini is​ 00:05:30 – Why he doesn't want your "victim story" and reframing trauma through specific questions​ 00:12:30 – The Florida client: turning an "abandoned and abused child" story into gratitude for her mother​ 00:22:30 – You're not a victim of history: amygdala vs. executive function and choosing empowering perceptions​ 00:30:00 – Processing extreme grief: murder, loss of a child, and why grief and relief are two sides of the same coin​ 00:40:00 – Polarization, Trump, ICE and the "law of heuristic escalation" in politics and social media​ 00:48:00 – Extremism, black‑and‑white thinking and how predator–prey survival wiring distorts our beliefs​ 00:54:00 – The Demartini Method: 80 questions to dissolve resentment, shame and labels like "narcissist"​ 00:59:30 – Soulmates, relationships and why trying to fix or perfect your partner keeps you stuck​ 01:02:00 – The Breakthrough Experience events, the Breakthrough Movie and how to learn more about his work​ WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY MY 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!