Inside Out Health

SOLOCAST: Top 5 Biggest Blocks to Better Body Composition

2026-05-29

In this episode, Tara breaks down the top five hidden blocks to better body composition—low deep sleep and under‑recovery, poor insulin sensitivity, not enough muscle, overeating "healthy" fats, and the "I come last" mindset—plus practical fixes you can start using right away.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Solo intro: 5 biggest body comp blocks

00:45 – Sponsor: Peluva minimalist shoe ad

02:31 – Block #1: Under‑recovery and low deep sleep

07:00 – Fixing deep sleep: stress, nervous system, rituals

12:04 – Sleep environment: cool, dark, quiet room tweaks

13:31 – Night wakings, blood sugar drops, CGM insights

15:37 – Perimenopause, HRT and better sleep

21:40 – Block #2: Insulin resistance and labs that matter

27:33 – Fasting insulin ranges and getting more sensitive

34:23 – Block #3: Not enough muscle mass (why it matters)

41:31 – How to actually build more muscle and recover

41:57 – Block #4: "Eating healthy" but way too much fat

49:28 – Block #5: "I come last" mindset and boundaries

51:51 – Missing piece: fun, joy, play as real health

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Inside Out Health is a top 1% global podcast exploring transformation across the full spectrum of human health—body, brain, behavior, identity, and consciousness—while recognizing that true health is shaped not only from within, but by the environment and world around us.

Hosted by Tara Garrison, the show features conversations with physicians, performance experts, and thought leaders across health, human optimization, and regenerative and integrative approaches. Each episode connects physiology, psychology, and deeper work to explore what actually drives lasting change—from the inside out.