Meet Sara, the founder of GEM, a consumer health company reimagining daily nutrition. Sara discovered that even her carefully curated "healthy" diet was leaving massive nutritional gaps—a wake-up call that led her to create the first real food vitamin disrupting an industry built on synthetic pills and sugary gummies.Sara received a bachelor of science in international agricultural development studies and has spent a decade building and collaborating with startups, non-profits, and sustainable food networks all over the world. Throughout her career, she’s learned from and worked with a kaleidoscopic array of experts from farmers and environmental enthusiasts to functional medicine doctors, herbalists, and registered dietitians. Despite everyone’s unique approach to nutrition, there is one thing collectively agreed upon: we must change the way we feed our bodies and our planet.

In this episode we dive into:

• Why an apple today has dramatically fewer nutrients than 50 years ago (and what this means for your daily nutrition)

• The surprising science behind why whole food vitamins absorb 263 times better than synthetic alternatives

• How to fill nutritional gaps without swallowing handfuls of pills or relying on messy powders

• The hidden connection between fiber and natural GLP-1 support that's changing the weight loss conversation

The Reality Check - Your "Perfect" Diet Isn't Perfect

• Even health-conscious people are walking around with serious nutrient deficiencies without knowing it

• Our depleted soils mean that perfectly planned meals still leave critical gaps in nutrition

• The overwhelming supplement aisle creates analysis paralysis when you're already running on empty

• Most people skip supplementation entirely because pills feel clinical and gummies feel like candy

The Food-as-Medicine Revolution

• Why heating and processing supplements destroys the very nutrients you're trying to consume

• The proprietary cold-press method that preserves maximum bioavailability in every bite

• How combining prebiotics with probiotics creates the synergy your gut actually needs

• The game-changing difference between isolated synthetic vitamins and whole food sources with cofactors

The Simple Solution That Actually Works

• One daily bite contains 20 different plants without any added sugar or artificial ingredients

• The strategic pause that transforms supplementation from chore into mindful self-care ritual

• Why the chocolate cherry sleep bite works better than melatonin without creating dependency

• How motherhood taught Sara that efficiency isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters

This conversation reminds us that optimal nutrition doesn't require perfection or complexity. Whether you're a busy professional juggling meetings and meals or a parent trying to nourish both yourself and your family, this episode offers the practical insights and scientific backing to simplify your approach to filling nutritional gaps.

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Connect with Sara:

Instagram: @cullensara for behind-the-scenes insights into building a health company

Instagram: @daily_gem for daily nutrition tips and product updates

Website: dailygem.com

After five years of coaching, Coach Krysta sees a clear pattern: the women celebrating their biggest wins aren't talking about the scale anymore. One just got her research published. Another shaved 12 minutes off her HYROX time. My favorite? The client who went to a barbecue, tried the brownies, and genuinely wanted to go home for her usual yogurt bowl instead. Not out of guilt or restriction—she just preferred it.

That's what happens when you stop chasing weight loss and start building a life that actually works. In this episode we dive into:

• Why The Fitness FYX is really a self-leadership program wearing nutrition coaching clothes

• The type of woman we work with best (spoiler: she thinks she wants weight loss)

• How 60% of our clients stick around 15+ months because the real work goes deeper

• Why having information isn't your problem—and what actually creates change

The Pattern You Know Too Well

• You're killing it everywhere except when it comes to taking care of yourself

• The truth: you already know consistency works, but something keeps derailing you

• Why every "one simple trick" post makes you feel more frustrated, not inspired

• The exhausting cycle of knowing what to do but not actually doing it consistently

Where the Real Work Happens

• How macro tracking becomes a gateway to understanding your entire system

• The shift: learning to adapt your approach when life happens instead of starting over

• Why we check in every other week now (busy women need forced pauses to create breakthroughs)

• Moving from "I need better information" to "I need to understand myself better"

What Actually Changes Everything

• Operating at full capacity while feeling good in your body—not choosing one or the other

• The ripple effect when you treat yourself with the same standards you apply everywhere else

• How our programs meet you where you are, whether you're new to macros or a seasoned tracker

• Why asking for help is the most self-aware thing you can do

This conversation cuts through the noise: lasting change isn't about finding the right plan—it's about becoming someone who can stick with what works. Whether you're tired of the constant restart cycle or ready to stop convincing yourself you just need one more piece of information, this episode gives you a different framework for thinking about your relationship with food and your body.

Looking for more? Check out our AI coaching tool that responds exactly like we do: THE FYX KITCHEN COACH, or send us a message to see if The Fitness FYX makes sense for where you are right now.

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Krysta was mid-conversation with a potential client when it hit her—the advice we're all getting about "starting before you're ready" isn't just unhelpful, it's actually sabotaging our success.

After five years of coaching and watching countless transformations, she's discovered there's a massive difference between fear-based hesitation and protecting your capacity, and knowing which one you're experiencing changes everything.

In this episode we dive into:

• The hidden difference between avoiding discomfort and protecting your capacity

• Why the "start before you're ready" mentality can set you up to fail

• The three reflection questions that reveal if you're truly ready for change

• How to distinguish between needing a coach versus needing a coach to carry you

Fear-Based Hesitation vs. Capacity Protection

• The "what if I fail again" thoughts that signal fear is running the show

• Why constantly losing and regaining the same 15 pounds points to discomfort avoidance

• The exhaustion and overwhelm that indicates you're already operating on empty

• How to recognize when you're genuinely protecting yourself from burnout

The Perpetual Monday Restart Problem

• Breaking the cycle of "I'll start next week" that keeps you stuck in planning mode

• Why waiting for perfect conditions means you'll never actually begin

• The seasonal strategy that works with your life instead of against it

• When pushing through resistance serves you versus when it destroys you

The Coach Partnership Reality Check

• What it means to want a coach to help you move forward versus carry you

• The difference between accountability and expecting someone else to motivate you daily

• Why vulnerability and mental grit are prerequisites for transformation

• How the best coaching relationships become collaborative partnerships where both people show up

This conversation reminds us that timing isn't about perfect conditions—it's about honest self-assessment and protecting your energy for what matters most. Whether you're stuck in the analysis paralysis of waiting for someday or pushing yourself into commitments you can't sustain, this episode offers the framework to make decisions that actually serve your goals.

Looking for more on this topic? Check out previous episodes where we explore nervous system regulation and time management strategies that support sustainable change.

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