High Performance Starts With This One Overlooked Habit

In this episode of Grow With Kepo, host Kepo sits down with Robin Barrie Kaiden, a nationally recognized expert in nutrition, wellness, and functional health. Robin shares the truth behind so many wellness myths that keep high achievers stuck, unfocused, and burnt out. From the real impact of skipping breakfast to the surprising role of gut health in brain fog and fatigue, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Robin’s story of shifting from pre-med to personal wellness, and her transformative work with clients like Kepo herself, offers a fresh path to clarity, energy, and focus.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Clarity, energy, and focus are the non-negotiables of high performance
• Skipping breakfast can sabotage mental and physical energy
• Bottom-heavy eating leads to fatigue and brain fog
• Balanced meals with protein, carbs, and fat support hormone regulation
• Gut health impacts everything from skin to mood to focus
• Functional testing can reveal root causes like parasites or inflammation
• Under-eating can actually cause weight gain and stress the body
• Magnesium is essential for restful sleep and mental clarity
• Stress relief practices are as important as food and fitness
• Strength training is vital for long-term health and metabolism

BEST MOMENTS
00:01:23. “We are going to be busting some myths.”
00:04:06. “She went to every doctor on the planet... but that left her with a really unhealthy gut.”
00:07:21. “What are some of the common symptoms that people tend to just accept as part of life?”
00:10:23. “First thing you could do to start on your health journey is number one eat breakfast.”
00:13:35. “You don’t want to spike your cortisol and then crash.”
00:16:55. “What happens is you spike your cortisol, you put your body in a state of inflammation.”
00:20:07. “Your body can’t relax... you’re just tired and wired.”
00:24:25. “People that stay up till midnight, their bodies start to work like shift workers.”
00:35:03. “The test tells me so much and allows me to help people on a deeper root cause level.”

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