Lexi Moriarty, RD, CSSD & Shira Evans, RD, CSSD, LD

Mind Your Fitness

Health EN ↓ 32 episodes

What does the word fitness mean to you? For many years we've seen the word "fit" used to describe the thin, athletic ideals paired with enhanced physical performance. When in reality true metrics of fitness have nothing to do with appearance. As certified sports dietitians, lovers of exercise, and diet-haters, we're on a mission to help people realize that fitness, health, and peak performance isn't one size fits all. If you're a high-level athlete, weekend warrior, coach, or everyday fitness fanatic and have ever come face-to-face with diet culture or unrealistic body ideals, this podcast is...

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Lexi Moriarty, RD, CSSD & Shira Evans, RD, CSSD, LD

Episodes

Episode #6: RED-S Recovery, Advocacy, and Support w/ Pippa Woolven 14.07.2023 26:21

Retired GB athlete and cross country runner, Pippa Woolven, experienced her share of highs and lows during her career as an international athlete, including RED-S. Now a Positive Psychology Coach (MSc) and Athlete Mentor, Pippa is aiming to educate and inform other athletes on the seriousness and warning signs of RED-S. Several years after overcoming the condition herself, Pippa established Projec...

Episode #5: Grief, Body Image, & Athlete Identity w/ Sports Psych Dr. Natasha Trujillo 29.06.2023 31:19

Dr. Natasha Trujillo is a licensed counseling and sport psychologist who obtained her doctorate degree from Purdue University in Counseling Psychology in 2019 where she built specialties in grief/loss, self-injury, and addressing mental health needs and access to services with collegiate athletes. During her time in collegiate athletics, she conducted interventions to address concerns both in and...

Episode #4: Performance Over Appearance and The Impact of Body Ideals in Sport w/ Katie Spada 15.06.2023 26:07

Katie Spada is a former elite synchronized swimmer. As with many sports, the pressure of athletic body ideals and to "look" a certain way as an artistic swimmer was strong, which led to disordered eating patterns while she was competing and continued even after her competitive career ended. With time, education, and support, not only did Katie redefine her relationship with food and movement but s...

Episode #3: Strength Training for EveryBODY w/ Bear Strong Fitness 01.06.2023 25:33

Will Lay is a certified personal trainer, powerlifting coach, and competitive powerlifter. He holds multiple state records in powerlifting as a masters super heavy weight lifter. As the the owner of Bear Strong Fitness in Portland, OR, he has a passion for helping others in big bodies find their happiness and strength in fitness. He strongly believes that all bodies belong in the gym and is on a m...

Episode #2: Weight Neutral Fitness & Eating Disorder Recovery 18.05.2023 27:16

Amanda Tierney comes from a strength and conditioning background, and is a true trailblazer in the eating disorder treatment world. In this episode, we discuss how she became a fitness expert for athletes during eating disorder recovery, how she learned to support all diverse athletes while eliminating diet culture in fitness spaces, and true metrics of fitness that have nothing to do with weight....

Episode #1: Why Performance Shouldn't Be One Size Fits All 03.05.2023 14:57

Beliefs in athletic body ideals and rigid diets often only works against active athletes and gymgoers. Join us as we set out to change the narrative around what a "fit" body looks like and requires.

Mind Your Fitness Podcast Trailer 03.05.2023 2:48

What does fitness mean to you? Join us as we explore the intersection between anti-diet and performance-focused nutrition.