Fiercely Fueled

Do you actually need fat in your diet? In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, Coach Joni and Dr. Kristin Lander discuss the importance of dietary fat and fat-soluble vitamins for athletes. They debunk the misconception that fats are bad for you and explain the role of fats in energy production, stabilizing blood sugar, maintaining gut health, and aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vi...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Pia interviews her coach, Peter Lucey from Reactive Training Systems. They delve into Peter's journey into powerlifting and his philosophy as a coach, highlighting how he helps his clients navigate through difficult periods in their lifting journey. The conversation explores empathetic and effective coaching, the importance of feedback, and how to bu...

In this episode of Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Pia gives an inspiring recount of her personal journey from corporate life to embracing fitness, starting her own business, and becoming an elite coach. Listen in as she shares five important life lessons she's learned over a decade that will help you make sustainable changes, avoid the pitfalls of perfectionism, and achieve your goals.  Links and...

On today's Fiercely Fueled episode Dr. Kristen Lander joins Joni Voss to discuss the importance of celebrating wins and the tendency of high-performing individuals, such as athletes and entrepreneurs, to downplay their successes. Listen in as they talk about living in the gain rather than the gap, the role of self-talk, the impact of social media on comparison and mindset, and practical tips to fo...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Pia dive into the topic of cycle synching and a nutritional approach to various phases of the menstrual cycle as it pertains to athletes. Listen in for valuable insights and encouragement for women to understand and honor their bodies during different phases of their cycle. Links and Resources:  Get our free pre & post-training m...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, Dr. Kristen Lander and Joni Voss discuss how to mentally prepare for tough training. They share tips on how to put yourself in the best mental state to handle tough training sessions, cycles, or competitions. They talk about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how it can help with cognitive diffusion and pulling away from negative thoughts. T...

Listen in as Fiercely Fueled coaches Joni and Pia discuss the challenges and pitfalls of setting New Year's resolutions. They also share tips on how to set realistic goals and achieve them successfully. The conversation also touches on the concept of delayed gratification and the power of behavioral momentum. If you are looking for help navigating the process of setting and achieving your New Year...

Do you know how to recognize Low Energy Availability? Do you know that it is also surprisingly common for athletes? This episode discusses the concept of low energy availability in athletes, particularly in strength sports. The hosts, Fiercely Fueled Coach Joni Voss and Dr. Kristen Lander, highlight the importance of understanding the caloric intake and energy demands in sports, as well as the pot...

In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled Podcast, host Joni Voss has a conversation with Sarah Buckley, powerlifter, and owner of Persist Fitness. The duo discusses Sarah's involvement in the sport of powerlifting, and how she has managed to juggle her professional career, personal life, and health whilst pursuing her ambitious goal to make a professional total in five different weight classes. Sara...

There are all sorts of stressors that happen in life and managing them will help you live a healthier, happier life and it can also help you get stronger. In this episode, we are defining stress and the different types of stress, why you need to manage it, the role of nutrition and sleep, and sharing our favorite tips and tricks for managing stress.  Links and Resources:  Get our free pre & post-t...

Wondering if you should add creatine to your nutrition regimen? This episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast takes a deep dive into the topic of creatine, a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Listen in as Coaches Joni and Pia share the benefits of creatine for muscle growth and strength, as well as its importance in energy production. They also delve into emerging research t...

In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled podcast, Kristin and Joni discuss post competition recovery strategies for powerlifters. Listen in to learn the importance of rest, nutrition, stress management, light training, and doing fun, enjoyable activities post-competition. The conversation also addresses the dangers of burning out, over stressing the body, and rushing back into intense training soon...

On this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, coaches Hinrik and Joni dive into the topic of Masters Athletes and how aging affects their performance. They discuss the gradual decline of peak performance, the importance of strength training and resistance training to combat muscle loss, the role of cardio fitness in longevity, and the impact of nutrition and supplementation on the aging body. Th...

The average person has to make 35,000 decisions a day. It's no wonder our brains can experience fatigue when trying to change habits, take on something new, or even just add one simple decision to an already full load. This episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast is all about decision fatigue and how it can derail your progress, even if you have the best of intentions. Listen in to hear about how t...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, coaches Joni and Pia discuss several common misconceptions about nutrition and fitness. Some of the misconceptions they address include the belief that being in a calorie deficit requires extreme food restriction, the idea that you must be perfect to make progress, and the notion that eating an excessive amount of protein in a deficit will prevent mu...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, Coach Joni is joined by two very special guests and clients of hers. They both have had incredible journeys in terms of peeling back the layers of diet culture, their view of nutrition, with their body and even changes in their goals over time as they've worked on their nutrition. This episode is also a great opportunity to give some representation t...

Coaches love data and this episode explains why! Listen in as Fiercely Fueled coaches, Dr Kristen Lander and Joni Voss discuss the importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a metric for tracking recovery and overall health. They delve into the misconceptions and confusion surrounding HRV and what it reveals about the balance between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Kristen...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Hinrik and Coach Joni dive deep into the topic of body composition. What are the various methods for measuring body composition? What are some of the potential pitfalls of aiming for extremely low body fat percentages? How do you find a healthy balance between performance and aesthetics? Listen in to learn more about finding a body composition...

In this episode, Fiercely Fueled coaches Joni and Pia are answering your nutrition questions! Listen in to hear the answers to why fasted training is not better, what the best way to determine your calorie needs is, how to eat in order to optimize performance at meets, and how to overcome resistance to tracking macros. Thanks for the questions and keep them coming! You can always reach out with qu...

What is the role of hydration in optimizing athletic performance? In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, coaches Hinrik and Joni dive into the topic of hydration for athletes. Listen in as they discuss the basics such as why we sweat during training and how the body regulates temperature through sweating and also the importance of proper hydration for performance. They also get into the s...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Pia dive deep into the world of protein requirements for strength athletes. They discuss the challenges of sifting through the overwhelming amount of protein-related information available, emphasizing the importance of understanding individualized needs. They also explore factors such as age, body composition, and gender that inf...

Joining the show today is Icelandic athlete and three time Olympian javelin thrower, Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir. Ásdís has a degree in pharmacology and a PhD in immunology, but her speciality is mental training for athletes. Listen in as Fiercely Fueled Coaches Hinrik and Joni discuss with Ásdís topics like the importance of training the mind when training the body, setting realistic goals, and overcoming...

What is normal and acceptable to experience when in a caloric deficit? Fiercely Fueled Coaches Kristin Lander and Joni Voss are breaking it all down in this episode. If you are simply curious or currently preparing to go into a diet phase, this episode will help you mentally prepare and know what to expect.      Links and Resources:  Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fierc...

In this episode, Coaches Hinrik and Joni sit down with Icelandic powerlifter and Fiercely Fueled athlete, Kristin Thorhallsdottir. Kristin has had a very impressive career in a short time and she was 37 years old in 2021 when she entered the international stage. Listen in as Kristin shares how she got into powerlifting, her experience with competitions and hitting such big numbers, and why she dec...

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Joni welcomes back a special guest, William Voss, a board-certified behavior analyst with expertise in working with individuals with special needs. Listen in as they discuss various aspects of human behavior and behavior analysis and delve into the challenge of translating insights into actionable changes for personal improvement. The episode o...