Epic Health with Kristen Barrett, FDN-P

Epic Health with Kristen Barrett, FDN-P Functional Gut + Hormone Specialist

Ragnar Trail Rainier Relay Race! 🏔️Once upon a time I had a running blog called Run for Wine (foreshadowing my sobriety,...
08/25/2026

Ragnar Trail Rainier Relay Race! 🏔️

Once upon a time I had a running blog called Run for Wine (foreshadowing my sobriety, apparently 😂) and a lot of the internet friends I met through blogging follow me here. So for old times’ sake, I’m doing an abbreviated race report here for my running friends who still love a good race report read.

If you’re not a runner this is what you need to know…I drove to Crystal mountain with a handful of my certifiably insane CrossFit friends and ran a relay race in the mountains. We came, we saw, we got our ass handed to us. 😅

Official race report:

Now the official report. I was runner 6 in our lineup, so my legs broke down like this:

Leg 1 -> 7.6 miles, 412ft gain
Leg 2 -> 4.9 miles, 2,543ft gain — AT NIGHT
Leg 3 -> 3.1 miles, 581ft gain

Leg 1 was the longest but mostly downhill, and my least favorite of the three. Reason #1: I had to ride a gondola to the top and I absolutely HATE heights particularly when being suspended in air. I keep trying to tell my crew I’M AN EARTH SIGN, but since my team was full of tough cross fitters they didn’t realize what a big baby I actually am outside the gym so I went up alone. I latched onto a group of moms who took pity on me. One of them literally rubbed my back for me the whole ride up (which took approximately forever!) and the other asked what my hype music was and she played it for me. [MOMS ARE LITERALLY THE BEST] By the time I got to the top I was already exhausted 😜. But at mile 2 things really started to go downhill (ha!) because I did the rookiest of rookie moves and wore new-ish shoes and I earned some of the worst blisters I’ve ever had. The last 5 miles were pure grit-my-teeth-and-go, and not the fun kind of pain I actually like. Back at camp I soaked my feet in the river (heavenly) and hit the medical tent, where my friend bandaged up my sad little feet. Two more legs to go. 😅

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Everybody's losing their minds over Thorne getting bought out by Procter & Gamble.I’m unbothered 💅🏻. Because when you a...
08/06/2026

Everybody's losing their minds over Thorne getting bought out by Procter & Gamble.

I’m unbothered 💅🏻.

Because when you actually understand supplements, you are not married to any single supplement line. That is the entire point of working with someone who knows what they're doing.

When I work with a client, I'm not loyal to a brand. I'm loyal to HER. I look at the quality of the raw materials, the form of the nutrient, how well her body will actually absorb it, and what her labs are telling me about what's going on.

There are dozens of factors that go into choosing the right supplement, and the name printed on the bottle is one of the smallest ones.

So when someone tries to scare you about a buyout, what they’re really telling you is they were leaning on a brand name instead of understanding the science underneath it.

Anyone stirring up fear about this either does not understand supplements or does not understand the industry they're standing in.

You do not need to panic about who owns Thorne. You need someone who knows how to choose for YOUR body, not for a label.

(Shoutout to Kate Mahoney founder of The Supplement Academy who taught me how to be an educated discerning practitioner ruthlessly incapable of being duped by marketing and influencer nonsense)

Remember, the supplement industry is a $200 BILLION dollar industry. Find someone who is doing their due diligence.

If you're tired of guessing what your body actually needs, drop me the word ANSWERS and let's talk.

The Hormone Edit has entered the chat. 👏If you’ve been feeling like a different person than you used to be (aka. the exh...
05/12/2026

The Hormone Edit has entered the chat. 👏

If you’ve been feeling like a different person than you used to be (aka. the exhaustion, the weight shifts, the mood changes, the brain fog) and you’re too overwhelmed to know what to do, this is for you.

Here’s what we do together:
You take your DUTCH Hormone Test at home (kit included). Then we sit down together on Zoom for a full hour and go through your results. This means your hormones, your cortisol, your body and I walk you through exactly what it all means and what to do about it.

You walk away with:
✔️ A complete picture of what your hormones are actually doing
✔️ How your body is metabolising them
✔️ A written protocol with clear next steps
✔️ Two weeks of follow-up support via your client portal

This is not a generic consult. This is a high level strategic session designed to remove the overwhelm that’s keeping you from moving forward.

I’m celebrating my birthday this month by opening 5 spots only 🥳

If you’re ready to stop wondering and start knowing, DM me the word HORMONE and I’ll send you more info. 💛

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

🚽 Let’s talk about (chronic) UTIs for a second.If you feel like you’re always finishing antibiotics, taking d-mannose da...
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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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 real...
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.

The TOP 3 results women report most often in this program 👇1️⃣ Steadier energy 2️⃣ Less bloating3️⃣ More mental clarityT...
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.

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...
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 💜

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

The Black Friday Sale for the Epic Health Sugar Detox is still happening! This is a 6-week LIVE nutrition group coaching...
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 🙏

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