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Epic Health with Kristen Barrett, FDN-P, Gig Harbor, WA (2026)

03/05/2026

If your car was making grinding noises, you wouldn’t ignore it until the wheels fell off on the freeway.

But women do this to their bodies all the time.

Yesterday I had to replace the front brakes on my car.

I really didn’t *want* to spend several hundred dollars on car maintenance. No one wakes up excited to do that.

But I didn’t hesitate either.

Because my car is how I get around. It gets me to work. It gets my kids where they need to go. It keeps my life moving.

So when the warning signs showed up… I handled it. I didn’t debate it or procrastinate (ok, I did procrastinate a little), and I didn’t tell myself I would “just wait and see” - I took care of it.

And it got me thinking about how many women treat their cars better than their own bodies.

Your body has warning lights too:

🚨 Your stomach is flat in the morning but bloated by evening
🚨 The weight that used to come off easily won’t budge anymore
🚨 You wake up between 2–4am and can’t fall back asleep
🚨 Brain fog so bad you forget words mid-sentence
🚨 You’re relying on antacids or digestive aids
🚨 You don’t trust food becasue of digestive issues after meals
🚨 Hormones that feel like they’re running the show
🚨 Utter exhaustion even though you slept all night
🚨 Feeling 10–20 years older than your actual age

But instead of pulling into the shop and figuring out what’s going on… you keep driving.

You tell yourself you’re “fine” and you’ll deal with it later.

Or worse, you convince yourself it’s too expensive, too inconvenient, or “just part of getting older.”

Or maybe you take something that turns the warning light off… while the engine problem is still there.
Meanwhile the engine light has been on for three years 🫣

Mechanics don’t guess what’s wrong with your car, and you shouldn’t be guessing about your body either.

You deserve the same level of care and attention you give the things that keep your life running.

🔬Testing
💡Answers
🗺A real plan

Your body isn’t something you limp along in until it completely breaks down.

If you’re tired of living with the warning lights on, DM me “YES” to learn more about working together.

03/02/2026

🚽 Let’s talk about (chronic) UTIs for a second.

If you feel like you’re always finishing antibiotics, taking d-mannose daily, or bracing yourself after s*x, that’s not random.

This is a terrain issue, not just a bladder issue.

One of the most common patterns I see in women is this cycle:

Infection ➡️ antibiotics ➡️ temporary relief ➡️ another infection ➡️ more antibiotics. 🔄And around we go.

We now have research linking recurrent UTIs to a disrupted gut microbiome. Meaning, this isn’t just a “bladder issue” it’s often a gut issue.

Antibiotics may clear the infection short term, but they can also wipe out beneficial bacteria making it easier for the next infection to take hold.

And here’s the part that makes my blood boil:

I’ve had women recently tell me they were advised to take antibiotics before s*x as a preventative strategy.
WHAT 🤯

We cannot antibiotic our way to long-term health here.

If you’re dealing with chronic UTIs, the question isn’t just: “How do I stop this infection?”

It’s: Why does my body keep allowing this to happen?

That’s a gut question, that’s an immune resilience question and that’s a terrain question.

Fix the environment, not just the symptom.

Because until the terrain changes, the pattern doesn’t.

If this is you, you’re not crazy. And you’re definitely not alone.

If you’ve had 2 or more UTIs in the last year, it’s time to look upstream.

DM me. There are smarter ways to break this cycle.

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02/23/2026

It’s not about the money.

Every time someone says, “I can’t afford it,” I know that’s not the full story.

Because the reality is, you’re already paying.

You’re paying in fatigue. In bloating. In 3am wake-ups. In snapping at your family because your overwhelmed and your blood sugar crashed again. In supplements you bought out of desperation. In spending countless hours in doctor limbo.

No, money is rarely the real barrier.

Responsibility is.

Because if this works, you have to show up differently. You have to stop blaming hormones. You have to stop saying you don’t have time. And you have to stop playing small with your own health.

And that’s uncomfortable.

People finance cars. They upgrade kitchens. They book vacations. They buy the Peloton.

The money moves when the decision is solid.

So when someone hesitates, it’s not just about dollars. It’s about what comes next.

Responsibility means:

👉I’m choosing my standards now
👉I’m choosing how I eat
👉I’m choosing whether I prioritize sleep
👉I’m choosing whether I stay in victim mode or leadership mode in my own life

Once you invest, you can’t hide.

Money feels safer to blame. It’s tidy and logical.

But when you’re not feeling well, staying the same is the most expensive thing I can imagine.

If you felt a little called out reading this, that’s good news. Because you can't change what you’re not willing to own.

If that’s you and you’re done playing small with your health and life, DM me the word READY and I’ll send you details.

01/05/2026

The TOP 3 results women report most often in this program 👇

1️⃣ Steadier energy
2️⃣ Less bloating
3️⃣ More mental clarity

These results don’t come from doing more, they come from doing the right things in the right order with a foundational approach.

This is your last chance to save your seat for my group program and get my step-by-step protocol (plus live support, coaching, and accountability) for saying goodbye to fatigue and bloating.

You’ve got a few more hours. Comment “READY” and I’ll drop the link to save your seat.

12/05/2025

6 years sober today and it continues to be the best decision of my life.

There’s so much I want to say to honor this day. But instead I’m writing this on my phone, sitting in a dark gymnastics parking lot while Katherine finishes her class.

I’ve built a life for myself where most days I’m steady and grounded, but some days I’m stretched thin and fall short on words. Today is one of those days.

But it doesn’t really matter because the best way to honor this day is not with words, but by staying committed to myself and my sobriety.

A few years ago I heard a line in a movie that resonated instantly and I’ve thought about it every day since: “Don’t waste a miracle.”

I am a living breathing miracle and not a day goes by I’m not grateful to be alive. And I don’t mean physically alive (although that is also a miracle!), but awake, clear, living my purpose and FULLY ALIVE.

If I were still drinking, I might be here physically… but I’d still be half-dead inside.

Don’t waste a miracle 💜

12/01/2025

Heads-up: Today is the FINAL day to join the January Sugar Detox for $99 and get the Holiday Cravings & Cortisol Rescue Pack for free.

After tonight, the price goes up and the bonus pack disappears.

If your body has been giving you signs like:
→ bloating
→ cravings
→ inflammation in your joints
→ sluggish metabolism
→ low energy or brain fog
→ unpredictable digestion
→ weight creeping up for no clear reason

These are the exact symptoms this program is designed to help you shift.

The Epic Health Sugar Detox is a REAL FOOD reset created for women who are tired of restriction, tired of feeling out of control with cravings, and tired of programs that leave them hungry, miserable, or eating out of plastic meal-prep containers.

This reset leaves you feeling nourished, satisfied, and supported from day one.

It’s why past members tell me things like:
✨ “I finally feel in control of my cravings.”
✨ “My energy came back.”
✨ “My bloating is gone.”
✨ “This is the class I wish I had years ago.”

We start January 6th, but your shift can start today with the bonus bundle you’ll get instantly.

👉 Comment “READY” and I’ll drop you the link to save your spot.

Price increases at midnight with no exceptions.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to reclaim your energy, get ahead of your cravings, and feel like yourself again… THIS. IS. IT.

I’ve helped hundreds of women learn how to regain their energy and feel more balanced and I’d love to help you too. 💛

XO,
Kristen

11/29/2025

The Black Friday Sale for the Epic Health Sugar Detox is still happening!

This is a 6-week LIVE nutrition group coaching program with a built-in 21-day sugar detox.

You’ll get a clear, step-by-step plan and learn how to eat for your gut, hormones, and energy.

If you’ve been feeling:
…bloated or puffy in the morning
…stuck in a craving cycle you cannot get ahead of
…exhausted even after a full night’s sleep
…inflamed in your joints
…foggy, scattered, or just “not yourself”

You’re not alone! In fact, this is exactly what so many women tell me before they join the detox.

And it’s exactly why this program works so well for this stage of life.

From now through Monday, you can join for $99 (originally $399) 🥳

If you’ve been waiting for a sign or a little nudge to work with me but didn’t want to commit to a full one on one program… let this be it!

👉 DM “READY” and I’ll share the link to register before the Black Friday price ends (price increases after Dec 1).

You deserve to feel lighter, clearer, and more like you again, and this is a beautiful way to start.

XO,
Kristen

P.S. Give me 6 weeks and I’ll help you get back your energy, clear up nutrition advice overwhelm, and set you up to be successful for the rest of the year (heck, for the rest of your life!).

Your gut and your hormones will thank you 🙏

11/28/2025

6 weeks of high level nutrition education and coaching to get you feeling lighter, clearer, and back in control of your body.

Black Friday Sale happening now: $99

We kick off January 6th.

Let's Go 🔥

11/28/2025

It’s here. 🥳

The Epic Health Black Friday Sale is officially LIVE (and this is the deepest discount I’ve ever offered on this program).

From now through Dec 1, you can join the full 6-week January Detox for $99 (normally $399).

And because I want you feeling better BEFORE January hits, you’ll get the Holiday Cravings & Cortisol Rescue Pack instantly when you sign up (Black Friday only!).

Here’s what’s inside your bonus bundle:

🔥 30 High-Protein No-Cook Recipes
Quick, satisfying meals for the busiest weeks

🔥 Cortisol & Weight Gain Mini Guide
Understand why midlife stress makes you inflamed, puffy, and exhausted and what to do about it (we deep-dive cortisol in Week 4 too 🙌)

🔥 Control Your Cravings Guide
Fast, effective tools to get ahead of cravings day and night

This bonus pack is ONLY available during Black Friday. Once the sale ends, it’s gone.

If you’re feeling bloated, tired, inflamed, or stuck in that “I’ll start in January” cycle… don’t sabotage yourself.

Start feeling better NOW and set yourself up for success in 2026.

Comment or DM “READY” and I’ll send you the link to save your spot.

XO,
Kristen

P.S. This program helps you:
✨ Reduce bloating
✨ Increase energy
✨ Calm cravings
✨ Support your hormones
✨ Lower inflammation
✨ Feel lighter + clearer again

We start January 6th, but your relief can start today. Black Friday sale ends Dec 1 @ midnight EST.

11/23/2025

It’s finally happening!!!

Before I get into it… can we talk about how Black Friday apparently started, like… last week?

What are we doing??

At this rate, next year it’ll kick off sometime in early October. It’s ridiculous and honestly, a little annoying. 🙄

As a Gen X’er, I’m a total traditionalist when it comes to marketing. We survived 80’s advertising, 90’s infomercials, and Y2K panic… so we’re pretty immune to marketing nonsense.

I like things honest, straightforward, and without a side of manipulation.

So yes, I’m fully aware of the irony that I am now running a Black Friday sale. 😂

But don’t worry… there are zero gimmicks here. Just a genuinely good deal because I want you to feel better heading into January.

That said - this is the biggest discount EVER on the Epic Health Sugar Detox.

This is my signature six week nutrition program that takes you from bloated and exhausted to lighter, clearer, and full of energy.

And I mean a deep discount 😍 (spoiler: it breaks down to only $16.50 a week 🤯)

We kick of January 6th, but you can reserve your spot starting Thursday evening.

🗓️ The sale runs the evening of Nov 27-Dec 1 *only* (then it goes up to regular price until the doors close in January)

If you’ve been wanting to reset your metabolism and start feeling good again, this is it.

Mark your calendar for Nov 28, because that’s when your Black Friday email (and link to purchase!) will drop.

✌️
Kristen

P.S. This deal ends Dec 1 @ midnight EST. No extension or exceptions. Add the date to your calendar! I will hit you with a few more emails before the sale ends just to make sure you don’t miss out on this stellar deal.

P.S.S. If you want to learn more about things like gut health, hormones, and cortisol weight gain this is for you. 💜

11/19/2025

Time change incoming this weekend and if you only do one thing to make the transition easier, make it this:

👉 Get outside within 30 minutes of waking up and here’s why…

Morning sunlight resets your circadian rhythm. The wavelengths from the low sun hits photoreceptors in your eyes. These cells send a signal straight to your suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) which is your brain’s internal clock.

(basically the wavelengths from the sun enter your brain through the eyes and initiate a cascade of events inside your body)

For one, it spikes cortisol at the right time, and sets your cortisol awakening response (this is the strong rise in cortisol the first two hours you’re awake - see slide 1). In fact, your body releases about 50-75% of your total daily cortisol during this time.

Conversely, a flattened cortisol awakening response (see slide 2) increases risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and mortality (yep, they’ve actually studied that 😬).

If that’s not convincing enough, sunlight exposure to the retina also increases dopamine and serotonin (which are both linked to motivation, energy, and emotional stability). And c’mon my perimenopause sister - you KNOW you want more of that!

Speaking of perimenopause, your circadian rhythm controls not just sleep but also insulin sensitivity, thyroid hormone conversion, and fat oxidation… all things that take a hit when we start losing estrogen.

Basically, people who get consistent morning light have better blood sugar control and metabolism even when our hormones are working against us.

So if you want better hormones, a happier brain, more energy, and better weight management - get morning light.

Earlier sunrise is a GIFT, not an annoyance.

P.S. Even if it’s cloudy, outdoor light is 10–100x stronger than indoor light. Once the sun’s up (even if it’s a cloudy day), head outside for 5–10 minutes (no sunglasses and no windows between you and the sky).

Your cortisol rhythm is one of the strongest markers tied to your long-term health outcomes. DM me or comment "DUTCH" if you’re interested in testing your hormones.

06/16/2025

That’s a wrap on dance season 🎉

Competitions, long rehearsals, backstage nerves, spotlight smiles, and moments that made my mama heart burst wide open.

Looking forward to a few weeks of downtime before Emily embarks on a new set of firsts as she was invited to start Pointe this summer 🩰

It's the most special feeling to see your kids work hard toward something they are passionate about.

Happy last week of school, mamas!

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