Mind Your Fitness

In this episode of Mind Your Fitness, Shira takes the lead as her and Enjie discuss various eye opening topics. Enjie shares her experiences surrounding challenges while serving in the military, learning to find the right balance between performance and wellbeing, the journey of transitioning out of active duty, finding a new mindset around movement, and so much more.  Enjely "Enjie" Mora is the o...

In this episode, we interview marriage and family therapist, author, and former athlete Katie Steele, who co-wrote The Price She Pays. Steele describes what fueled her passion as a runner and how she works with parents and coaches to best support athletes through a systems approach. We discuss the current systems that can impacts young athletes' decision-making, sense of self and passion for sport...

In this episode of Mind Your Fitness , we   are joined by Aaron Flores, a registered dietitian and host of the podcast Men Unscripted , for a compelling conversation on the intersections of eating disorders, diet culture, and the male experience. Aaron shares his journey as a dietitian healing his own relationship with food/body and how unlearning traditional nutrition training helped him adopt a...

In this episode of Mind Your Fitness, we're joined by Peter Tierney, a health and performance coach and researcher, who shares insights from his experiences working in sports science. We cover the rise and benefits of wearable technology and the difference between rest vs. recovery days. Peter also introduces his SHIT Recovery Framework, designed to aid athletes and individuals in determining the...

In this episode, we're joined by Jen Huber, a Canadian registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor specializing in peri and post-menopausal nutrition from a Health at Every Size framework. Jen shares her 25 years of experience and insights into intuitive eating, body changes, and the importance of 'gentle nutrition' during menopause. She discusses key supplements and the benefits of strength trai...

In this episode, Laura Moretti Reece, lead sports dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses her journey as a sports dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating among athletes. Laura highlights the foundational significance of personalized and evidence-based nutritional recommendations for athletes. We also explore the impact of diet cult...

In this episode, we welcome Lauren Thomas, a sports dietitian who has worked in various fields including tactical nutrition, private practice, and is currently the US Performance Nutritionist for Maurten. Lauren covers the importance of anti-diet, performance-focused nutrition, especially within the military. Key topics include tactical nutrition, the importance of carbohydrates and antioxidants f...

In this episode, fellow sports and eating disorder dietitian, Leslie Schilling, shares insights into the damaging effects of diet culture, especially when within safe spaces like schools, churches, athletic teams, and healthcare settings. We cover a range of topics from the harmful impacts of chronic dieting, the intersection of sports nutrition and eating disorders, and how messages from diet cul...

In this episode, we dive deep into a health at every size approach to diabetes, pre-diabetes, and blood sugar management for active people and athletes. We're joined by Danielle Bublitz, owner of @FoodFreedomDiabetes, who helps us bust common myths and take a balanced approach to diabetes management. Our discussion covers Danielle's personal experiences with Type 1 Diabetes and the benefits of man...

In this episode we're chatting with Dr. Nicky Keay, a medial doctor and sport endocrinologist, all about the role hormones play in health and performance. Dr. Keay shares her journey from aspiring professional dancer to a passionate hormone specialist, emphasizing the importance of "harnessing your hormones" to reach your goals. She covers topics like the role of hormones in health, misconceptions...

In this episode, we welcome Mac St. Onge, a former athlete turned Athlete Development Specialist. Mac delves into her journey from a Division I ice hockey player to an advocate for athletes navigating life beyond sport via her platform, The Sideline Perspective. Highlights include a detailed breakdown of the 'RISE' framework for athletes dealing with injuries, the importance of celebrating small w...

Dr. Jeni Shannon serves as the Director of the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (AMP). She is a Counseling and Sport Psychologist within the UNC Department of Sports Medicine, providing performance enhancement and psychological services to UNC student-athletes. She is a licensed psychologist, a Certified Consultant with AASP and a member of the USOC Sport Psychol...

Victoria Lambert, is a seasoned sports and eating disorder dietitian, who shares her extensive experience and insights on body composition in athletes in our latest episode! We discuss her career journey, her focus on eating disorders in athletes, and her work in division one collegiate athletics. From hospital based clinical exercise and wellness programming to DI collegiate athletics to private...

Molly Huddle is a long distance runner and two-time Olympian for Team USA in the 5000 and 10000m, and American Record holder in various distances. She has won 28 x National championships. She is a professional runner for Saucony and new mom. She is an author and co-wrote How She Did It: Stories, Advice , and Secrets to Success from Fifty Legendary Distance Runners. In this episode, we discuss Moll...

In this episode Sport Scientist, Melissa Lodge, helps us explore research gaps in sports science, common misconceptions in sports nutrition, and the impact of low energy availability and REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) on athletes. The discussion focuses on advocating for inclusive research, the importance of  individualized treatment plans, recent research on low carbohydrate availabil...

Sports dietitian Nancy Clark debunks common nutrition myths and emphasizes the importance of a healthy relationship with food. She discusses topics such as carb loading, processed foods, protein metabolism, sugar consumption, and youth athletes' approach to weight and body composition. Our discussion also highlights the evolution of sports nutrition, the impact of food culture, and the finding fit...

Carrie is a sport dietitian with the United States Olympic Committee and shares insights into the challenges and strategies of managing nutrition while traveling for athletes and active individuals. Carrie discusses her journey from a figure skater to a dietitian for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. She highlights the importance of planning and flexibility in athletes' diet, the role of...

In this episode, we dive deep into common digestive issues faced by athletes. We cover various topics that can relate to both active individuals and athletes who struggle with gut issues. Meg Steffey-Schrier is a Certified Sports Dietitian and Digestive Health Expert with her own private practice. Prior to that, she was the Lead Dietitian at Harvard University having worked within both athletics a...

Adrianne Haslet was a professional ballroom dancer when she survived the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon where she lost her left leg. She quickly rose to meet her daily challenges with fierce determination and Boston Strong strength. A full time dancer at the peak of her career, she had to learn an entirely new way to navigate her daily life. She has since become a distance runner, an...

Riley Nickols, PhD, CEDS-S is a counseling and sport psychologist who specializes in working with athletes to address mental health and performance concerns through his practice, Mind Body Endurance (@mindbodyendurance). He is also the Senior Program Advisor with Athlete EDGE and a Scientific Advisory Board Member for EDCare. He regularly speaks to athletes, coaches, and sports medicine personnel...

Kara is an adventurer and auther of Gorge, My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 pounds (soon to be a movie starring Chrissy Metz. She is also a major trailblazer and CEO of the GORGEous Agency, where she helps brands attain growth and profitability in the plus-size market. She's partnered with brands like Peloton, LL. Bean, and Columbia to showcase diversity, inclusion, and belonging. She is also on a...

Rebecca McConville is a Certified Sports Dietitian and Eating Disorder Specialist. As a leader in the performance nutrition field, she believes in optimizing performance through focusing on an athlete's physical and mental health and building resilience. She is uniquely equipped in teaching athlete's of all ages/levels the keys to keeping athlete's resilient all year long. She helps athletes navig...

Mary Cain is a former professional American middle distance runner and founder of the non-profit, Atalanta NYC, which employs professional runners to mentor young girls in the community.  With incredible talent and speed, Mary started her professional running career at a young age. Her elite running career included becoming the 2014 World Junior Champion in the 3000m and a 2013 World Championship...

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist, lifelong athlete, and author of Up To Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Her book is a must read for female athletes, and coaches, parents, administrators, and all stakeholders involved in womens' sports! In this episode Christine discusses the research that went into writing Up To Speed, and helping dismantle common diet culture belie...

Dr. Bender is a former college athlete and Hall of Fame basketball player, she understands the challenges and solutions for athletes to sleep better. Dr. Bender is an expert in sleep and performance who has studied and worked with NBA, NHL, NFL, and Olympic athletes throughout Canada and the US. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. In this episode we d...