Holley Fueled Nutrition Podcast

In this episode I chat with my friend and colleague McKenzie Caldwell MPH, RDN (@fertility.prenatal.dietitian) about key things to consider & ways to overcome common challenges preconception, and throughout the 3 trimesters of pregnancy. McKenzie is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for fertility & pregnancy with a weight inclusive lens. Check out McKenzie and her resourc...

Continuing the Supplement Myth Busting Series, I review the most popular and frequently asked about sports drinks and electrolyte products on the marker, including but not limited to: Gatorade, Powerade, Pedialyte, Skratch, LMNT, UCAN, Liquid IV, Maurten, Tailwind, and so many more! Tune in to learn what my personal top 3 faves are, unbiased reviews of these products, how they work, if I recommend...

In this episode I chatted with my colleague Dr. Kim Schwabenbauer RD, CSSD about what nutrition looks like for NFL football players on the Steelers! We discussed her role as the sports dietitian for an NFL team, common challenges players face when it comes to nutrition, body image, body composition, and more. To check out the Runner Roadmap Course visit  https://www.holleyfuelednutrition.com/roadm...

In this episode of the pod, I give you a little life update- I am pregnant! We are expecting our first baby in Jan 2024 & are super excited. There have been some ups and downs along the way & I wanted to talk about some things that don't get talked about enough when it comes to pregnancy in the hopes that if you are, have been, or want to be pregnant, you feel less alone! Thank you BetterHelp for...

In this episode I give my personal and professional, unsponsored by sports nutrition company reviews of the most popular & requested gels & chews on the market such as Maurten, UCAN, Huma, GU, E-Gel by Crank, SIS and so many more! Tune in to learn what my personal top 3 faves are, unbiased reviews of these products, how they work, if I recommend them as a sports dietitian, cost comparison,...

In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Egan RN, PMHNP-BC about body image, why it's significant, and how it can impact your health and performance as an endurance athlete. Rachel D. Egan, RN, PMHNP-BC, (she/her) is a nurse practitioner trained to treat mental health disorders in clients of all ages. Rachel specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, ADHD, and PTSD and...

In this episode I continue the Supplement Myth Busting series and cover creatine. Creatine supplements have been around for a while- I cover what creatine is, what it does (or rather what it has been claimed to do), pros/cons of creatine supplementation, how to supplement & dosing, who supplementation may benefit most and who it may not be a good idea for, and so much more! Thank you BetterHel...

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Martinus Evans, who is the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, author of Slow AF Run Club: the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run, running coach, and activist. We chatted about his running story, how to make running a more inclusive sport, why diet culture and elitist running culture send the wrong messages to create a welcoming, health prom...

In this episode I chat with Baz Moffat of The Well HQ about pelvic health, pelvic floor, and why you should care about it especially if you are an athlete with a pelvis. Baz is a former professional rower for team Great Britain, women's health advocate, personal trainer & coach, and coauthor of The Female Body Bible. Check out her resources: https://www.thewell-hq.com/ Order The Female Bod...

In this episode of the Holley Fueled Nutrition Podcast, we chat about electrolytes & performance hydration and how important this is for endurance athletes. If you have been wondering how much fluid & electrolytes you need to take in during your training & beyond, tune in to this episode to find out! To check out my online school, courses, and masterclasses (including those on hydratio...

In this episode I discuss how to know if racing two marathons per year is a good idea or not, why you might be plateauing, experiencing unfavorable body composition changes, poor sleep, exhaustion, and losing that *spark* to your running habit. I discuss this in the context of a common pattern that I see in the running community for those trying to BQ (Boston Qualify), run consecutive Boston Marat...

In this episode we cover melatonin: the research on if it is a supplement worth taking, who it is NOT a good idea for, proper sleep hygiene, and more! Thank you Skratch Labs for sponsoring today's episode of the podcast! To save 20% on your Skratch Lab purchase visit  www.skratchlabs.com/HOLLEY20  & use code HOLLEY20. Want to join my FUELED UP Masterclass Membership and get access to all m...

In this episode I recap my experience at the Boston Marathon 2023 where I PRed, BQed, and negative split the course for the second year in a row and had the best time! Thank you Skratch Labs for sponsoring today's episode of the podcast! To save 20% on your Skratch Lab purchase visit ⁠⁠www.skratchlabs.com/HOLLEY20⁠⁠ & use code HOLLEY20. Join my Masterclass Membership to receive access to p...

In this episode, we re-visit an episode from the Fall Race Series back in 2021 & revamp it for spring race season. We cover taper nutrition, how to adjust your nutrition during your taper, carb loading for your race, what NOT to do, and more. Check out my Runner Roadmap Course: https://www.holleyfuelednutrition.com/roadmap Thank you Skratch Labs for sponsoring today's episode of the podcast! T...

In this episode, I cover artificial sweeteners & other natural non-nutritive sweeteners like stevia. Are they safe to consume and how much? What even are they and how are they made? I also cover recent research findings (such as the newer 2023 study on erythritol) & what I tell my clients too. Thank you Skratch Labs for sponsoring today's episode of the podcast! To save 20% on your Skratch...

In this episode I chat with fellow runner, podcaster, and runner coach Matt Chittim about what different training and racing paces are supposed to feel like. As runners, we may go from not running to running... but when it comes to finding our different gears within running, this can be challenging!  Thank you GOODR  for sponsoring this episode! For free shipping on your next GOODR purch...

In this episode of the podcast we continue the Supplement Myth Busting series by discussing greens and reds powder supplements. Do we need them? What does the research say? Are there any benefits? Are they safe to take?  Thank you GOODR  for sponsoring this episode! For free shipping on your next GOODR purchase, visit www.goodr.com/HOLLEY If you are looking for dietitian approved supplem...

In this episode I chat with running coach, runner, business owner, mom & wife Kim Nedeau all about how to incorporate cross training into your training routine. Kim is a lifelong runner who grew up running in childhood, in high school, and at Brown University. She also ran after college for the Boston Athletic Association and was a member of the US Women's Mountain Running team, where she came...

In this episode, we kick off the supplement myth busting series with collagen! Do you need to take collagen? What even is collagen? What does the research say and is it safe? To purchase supplements from a dietitian approved source, visit Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hsamuel?signup_source=shareable_protocol&source=shareable_protocol&source_record=VHJlYXRtZW50UGxhblRlbXBsYXRlLTc2Mz...

In this episode I chat all things sleep with Dr. Amy Bender, who is a sleep scientist. Dr. Bender is currently Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra Medical and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She is passionate about translating sleep science for others to understand, especially those involved in sport, so that they can take action to improve the...

In this episode I dive into one of the recommendations I make all the time to my clients if they want to sleep better, improve their energy levels, avoid afternoon and evening binges, and decrease nausea and GI issues- having food and water before they have their morning caffeine. Thank you to InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For 20% off your purchase, visit: https://info....

On this episode of the podcast, I got to chat with Kristy Baumann (aka, @marathon.nutritionist) and Michelle Baxter (aka, @therunnersplate), 2 sisters, about their experiences running under 3 hours in the marathon at CIM this year. We chat about some of the similarities and differences in their training and fueling strategies and their mindsets leading up to CIM this year where they both broke 3 h...

In this episode of the podcast I chat with Alex Weissner of Brunch Running & the Behind the Sweat podcast. We had a great conversation discussing what to do if you're in a running funk, how to make running more fun, and also how to build a supportive, welcoming community as runners.  Thank you to InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For 20% off your purchase, visit: h...

On this solo episode I chat about things I wish I had known for my first half and full marathons & also what I learned from those experiences. I cover three different categories: nutrition and fueling, training, and mindset.  Thank you InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! For 20% off your purchase visit https://info.insidetracker.com/holley20 use code HOLLEY20 at chec...

In this episode of the podcast, I recap my most recent half marathon race at the Seacoast Half Marathon in Portsmouth, NH. I was excited to achieve a personal best at this race (1:33) despite having some rough patches, finish strong, win my age group, crush my fuel plan, and be inspired by other runners. Thank you InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode of the podcast! For 20% off your purchase,...