Healthy Not Complicated

Why is everyone suddenly eating only meat?In 2026, extreme diets go viral every single day, but does that mean they actually work for the long term? Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Carnivore Diet. I’m sharing my personal experience from 2018, the real science behind why it "works" initially, and the dark reason why influencers continue to push extreme diets that are nearly impossible to maintain. If you’re tired of the "all-or-nothing" mindset, this episode is your guide to escaping the algorithm and finding true metabolic flexibility.In this episode, we cover:The Elimination Effect: The real reason people feel better on Carnivore.The "Algorithm Trap": Why "hot takes" sell better than the boring truth.How to build a flexible, sustainable diet that actually lasts.Let's Connect!YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/healthcoachkaitInstagram: https://instagram.com/healthcoachkaitTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healthcoachkaitFacebook: https://facebook.com/.com/healthcoachkait

Is Intermittent Fasting wrecking your hormones? I’m sharing why I finally quit and how women can fast safely in 2026.Intermittent fasting is often praised as the ultimate health tool, but after years of use, I realised it was doing more harm than good for my specific biology. Today we're breaking down the science of "Over-Fasting" and how to find a rhythm that works for you.In this episode, we cover:Why men and women need different fasting protocols.The specific tools I used to recover my hormone health.The "Sip with Sodii" Q&A.Got a question you want answer in the next episode? Comment it below with the hashtag #TheSipWithSodii for a chance to be featured… and to win a box of Sodii’s Every Day Hydration Salts! Hell ya!Learn more about how Sodii can help you hydrate properly and save 15% off your first order with code HCK15: https://hckait.com/sodiielectrolytes Timestamps0:00 The Truth About Why I Quit Fasting1:47 What Fasting Actually Does to Your Body4:39 Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Fasting in 20267:59 The Monthly "Safe Window": When Women Should Fast10:34 Warning Signs: How to Spot "Over-Fasting"13:23 Sip with Sodii: Your Questions Answered16:18 The Final Straw: My Personal Turning PointLet's Connect!YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/healthcoachkaitInstagram: https://instagram.com/healthcoachkaitTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healthcoachkaitFacebook: https://facebook.com/.com/healthcoachkait

Is your "healthy" routine actually holding you back?Most of us are stressing over the wrong things. Between cortisol fear, fiber targets, and the 10,000-step obsession, we’ve lost sight of what actually moves the needle for metabolism and insulin resistance. Today, I’m breaking down the 10 weight loss "musts" that I officially do not care about in 2026, and what you should focus on instead.In this episode, we debunk:Why "detoxes" and 30-day challenges are setting you up for failure.The truth about sodium, fiber, and blood sugar spikes.Why you aren't "lazy", your rules are just too complicated.Every week, I grab a drink and answer the burning questions you sent in on the previous episode.Get 15% off Sodii here: https://hckait.com/sodiielectrolytesWant to be featured on The Sip with Sodii? Comment below with your question and I might pick it for next week!Timestamps0:00 Stop Stressing the Wrong Things1:31 Why You Aren't Lazy (The Biology of Weight Loss)2:23 #1: The Truth About Cortisol & Weight Gain5:06 #2: Why I’m Not On a Low-Sodium Diet8:04 #3: Do You Really Need 30g of Fiber?11:07 #4: Why "Flattening Every Curve" Is Stressing You Out13:20 The Sip With Sodii: Your Metabolism Questions17:10 #5 & #6: The Problem with 30-Day Challenges & 10k Steps19:33 #7 & #8: Why Cleanses and "75 Hard" Don't Work21:58 #9: Why "Perfect Macros" Are a Myth24:04 #10: The Frequent Meal FallacyIn this episode, we cover:The Elimination Effect: The real reason people feel better on Carnivore.The "Algorithm Trap": Why "hot takes" sell better than the boring truth.How to build a flexible, sustainable diet that actually lasts.Let's Connect!YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/healthcoachkaitInstagram: https://instagram.com/healthcoachkaitTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healthcoachkaitFacebook: https://facebook.com/.com/healthcoachkait

Are the "healthy" rules you’re following actually making you sick?I followed the mainstream advice, low fat, plant-based, and small frequent meals, yet I was left tired, hungry, and metabolically stuck. In 2026, we know that "one-size-fits-all" diet advice often ignores female hormones and blood sugar stability. Today, I’m sharing the specific "healthy" habits I had to break to finally fix my health, and why protein, salt, and fats were actually the missing pieces.In this episode, we cover:Why "Low Fat" became a health disaster.The truth about plant-based protein for women.The framework I use now to support my metabolism and energy.Today’s episode of Healthy Not Complicated is sponsored by Sodii. Get 15% off: ⁠https://hckait.com/sodiielectrolytes⁠ Timestamps0:00 Why I Stopped Following Mainstream Health Advice1:18 Redefining What it Means to be "Healthy"2:49 Why Standard Diet Advice Often Fails6:56 The Truth About Fat: How it Became Public Enemy #111:12 The Protein Lie: Why Plant-Based Isn't Always Better14:50 Why Women Specifically Struggle on Plant-Based Diets16:48 Do Frequent Meals Actually Speed Up Metabolism?19:55 Salt & Hypertension: Clearing the Confusion24:29 The 3 Specific Changes I Made to Fix My Health25:16 Should We Actually Be Afraid of Saturated Fat?28:17 "Health Foods" I Stopped Eating29:22 My 2026 Framework for Healthy EatingLet's Connect!YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/healthcoachkaitInstagram: https://instagram.com/healthcoachkaitTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@healthcoachkaitFacebook: https://facebook.com/.com/healthcoachkait

Grab Sodii’s Every Day Hydration Salts here: https://healthcoachkait.com/sodiielectrolytes Use code HCK15 for 15% off worldwide!Does alcohol really stop fat loss? Or is it just about calories? In this episode, I break down exactly how alcohol impacts your metabolism, hormones, and health so you can understand why it makes weight loss harder.We’ll cover how alcohol temporarily shuts down fat burning (the number one thing you need to know), lowers testosterone levels, depletes key nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins, and creates toxic byproducts that stress your body. I’ll also share practical solutions: how to cut back, which drinks are better and worse for weight loss, and how to balance social benefits with your health goals.Timestamps00:00 Intro04:41 How alcohol hinders fat loss11:12 Alcohol’s impact on hormones and nutrients16:13 Practical solutions and realistic balance