Peak Performance Life Podcast EPI 218: How To Naturally Have More ENERGY (Without Caffeine Or Energy Drinks). Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Katie Hardie Shares Simple Steps To Increase Your Daily Energy, Feel Great, & Live The Life You Deserve!
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:32) From pull-up-loving kid to energy-depleted adult
(5:28) Why most people feel tired and how food plays a big role
(7:47) Building an energy-boosting breakfast
(13:19) How blood sugar spikes wreck your energy and mood
(17:25) The first steps Katie takes with new clients
(20:06) Real breakfast swaps that reduce cravings and boost energy
(28:03) What causes bloating and what you can do about it
(33:46) Eczema, leaky gut, and the overlooked food connection
(36:00) More energy through sleep, hydration, and exercise recovery
(43:00) The truth about hydration, salt, and electrolytes
(46:38) Why strength training beats endurance for body and hormone health
(49:40) Where to learn more and follow Katie online
(50:58) Outro
Who is Katie Hardie?
Katie Hardie is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist based in Colorado. She is the founder of Hardie Peak Performance (also known as My PEAK), where she helps high-performing individuals improve their energy, nutrition, and overall wellness through a personalized, data-driven approach. Katie integrates functional lab testing, performance psychology, sports nutrition, and customized training strategies to support each client’s unique goals. Her coaching is rooted in the idea of bio-individuality—recognizing that no one-size-fits-all solution works for health. In addition to nutrition and lifestyle coaching, she also offers personal chef services and regularly shares practical tips on energy, hormones, and sustainable health habits through her social media channels.
Connect with Katie:
Website: https://www.mypeak365.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hardie-hermanson-860a874/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardiepeakperformance
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hardiepeakperformance/
Links and Resources:
Peak Performance on Facebook
Peak Performance on Instagram