Meredith Root and Alex Parker
Afternoon Snack
Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
Author
Meredith Root and Alex Parker
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Summer of '22 Update: Married with a Puppy 16.09.2022 1:12:56
Wow this has been a summer to remember. This episode has no theme other than catching everyone up on our life changes including the wedding, mini honeymoon complete with honeymoon drama, and the newest addition to our family: Rue. We hope you enjoy this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Clients and Old Themes 22.08.2022 1:10:11
After a summer break, Alex and Meredith are back with some life updates and revisit some old themes through the experience of working with a new audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest Episode - Quinn Anderson Folk 30.07.2022 1:06:59
Don't miss this episode! Alex and Meredith sit down with Tactic client Quinn Anderson Folk to discuss the long road to making progress with nutrition and fitness. Quinn provides her humorous, honest, and relatable experience as a child growing up in the 90s and how her history with dieting and exercise was a bumpy road that led her to where she is now. Quinn is an amazing example of how well consi...
Paige Semenza and her Big 4 elements for success 13.07.2022 1:14:31
CrossFit Games athlete and friend Paige Semenza returns to talk about her return to the CrossFit Games. Paige talks about what she calls The Big 4 - the elements of competition that help her achieve her best. You can follow along with the rest of her season on instagram @paige_semenza and if you would like to support her trip to the Games, you can grab an athlete t-shirt from her (DM for info). Le...
On Body Image and Going Viral 04.07.2022 1:12:46
Alex and Meredith talk about going viral online and the parallels between consistency in marketing and consistency in behavior change. Results lag far behind effort. They also discuss body image issues and how being 'fit' is sometimes an anti-credential in the online coaching space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Assholes on the internet 21.06.2022 1:32:23
Alex and Meredith sit down to discuss recent online transgressions and how negative comments and online interactions might impact the mental health of athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Big Gay Episode 13.06.2022 1:39:41
To celebrate Pride 2022, Alex and Meredith discuss some coming out stories, the ambient homophobia of the 2000s, the hypocrisy of the commercial PRIDE movement, the balance between visibility and normalcy, and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Reality of Set Point Theory 07.06.2022 1:28:54
Lynsey Martin returns to the show to talk about Set Point Theory, Settling Point Theory, The Dual Intervention point model and how these theories work together to explain "sticking" points in body weight management. Super interesting episode, you don't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex is embarrassed 01.06.2022 49:35
In this episode, Alex discusses some of her more embarrassing moments and touches on the shame that still exists in the LGBTQ world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bulking up, Burning Fat vs Losing Fat, and Cardio for Body Composition 31.05.2022 1:12:17
In this episode, Alex and Meredith talk about three very common misconceptions in the fitness and nutrition industry and how this type of misinformation prevents people from getting as healthy or as strong as they can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How timelines can derail your goals. And joy. 22.05.2022 1:15:04
In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss the downsides of attaching timelines to goals and how they can actually hinder achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is Jill Kerslake? 19.05.2022 1:15:39
In this episode, Tactic coach and recipe #queen Jill Kerslake joins the show to talk about her history with nutrition and macro tracking, how to manage long slow progress, and why you should consider putting cauliflower in your oatmeal (for real). Tons of tid-bits and takeaways in this episode that you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Website, Airport Breakups, and Unsolicited Relationship Advice 15.05.2022 1:31:06
This episode is a meatless sandwich. Alex and Meredith discuss updates to the Tactic brand, that one time Alex dumped Meredith in the Chicago airport, and relationship advice for when you can't stop arguing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynsey Martin returns to talk about IBS 02.05.2022 1:25:36
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Alex Runs Boston 24.04.2022 1:21:00
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Alex Recorded a Podcast By Herself 07.04.2022 22:19
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Diet Myth Busting and Plumbing Mishaps 28.03.2022 1:31:09
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Lia Thomas, Freedom Convoy, and Insecure Overachieving 21.03.2022 1:18:39
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Bonus Episode – 22.3 and CF Open Recap with Allie Lamay 16.03.2022 26:55
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The Protein Episode 10.03.2022 1:21:48
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Bonus Episode – 22.2 Recap with Allie Lamay 08.03.2022 20:07
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You can’t believe everything you see on YouTube 02.03.2022 1:14:35
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Bonus Episode – 22.1 Recap with Allie Lamay 01.03.2022 21:59
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Liver King, Bucking Broncos, and Ditching Expectations 25.02.2022 1:12:55
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Boundaries of Confidence and Managing Setbacks 12.02.2022 1:22:32
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