Nuanced Nutrition Pod

Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, she helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Clai...

Mackenize Lowe (formerly Mackenzie Donahue) was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She started running in 7th grade and went on run D2 cross country and track at Daemen University specializing in long distance events including the 5,000m and 10,000m. She became the first athlete at Daemen (in any sport) to qualify for the NCAA DII Championships when she earned individual Nationals qualifying spots in...

In this episode, I talk with Courtney Smith MS, RD, CDES about the use of continuous glucose monitors in the athletic population. Talking points in this episode include: -understanding glucose abnormalities -introduction to CGMs -role of stress and blood sugar regulation -use of CGMs for endurance athletes -data interpretation concerns -blood sugar response during exercise -carbohydrates & dia...

In this episode, Dr. Dodell is talking with us about hormones. We dig into what they are, why they are important, how nutrition can positively or negatively impact our hormones and MORE! Gregory Dodell is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. President and Owner of Central Park Endocrinology, PC. He went to Albany Medical College, for his MD and did Internal Medicine and Endocr...

Fed is BEST . Today, Becca McConville, MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD-C- sports and eating disorder specialist, and I chat about the health issues that can come along with chronic under-fueling & over-exercise. This episode is a MUST for all athletes and active people, and is likely to surprise you! Rebecca McConville is a board certified sports specialist and approved eating disorder supervisor. She is...

Brian Gellar is a chiropractor, a father of 2 and a husband. Originally from Staten Island, NY, he moved to Buffalo in 2009. He pursued his Bachelor's in exercise science and a doctorate in chiropractic. He also has a history of competitive swimming, wrestling, powerlifting and a very short stint in jiu-jitsu. In today's episode we cover: -journey intro chiropractic -insurance vs private pay model...

Brooke is a Registered Dietitian, Mom, Military Spouse and Runner. She has owned her virtual private practice, Intentful Nutrition LLC, for 5 years and specializes in working with endurance athletes, eating disorders and REDs. In today's episode we cover: -understanding LEA and it's implications -signs and symptoms of LEA -the importance of eating enough -the gut health connection -do we need to c...

Nathan Carlson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist and owns a running-specific practice based in Kansas City. He works with runners and triathletes specifically focusing on BSI management and prevention. He teaches BSI management nationally and internationally, and is also a reviewer for the International Journal of Exercise Science and a co-host of the Runners Zone Podcast...

Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCSW, CEDS-C is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst specializing in treating eating disorders and athletes. She works with clients in NYC and NJ. She has both a group practice and private practice in NY and NJ. Additionally, Stephanie teaches on the subject of Eating Disorders, contributes to articles in several well known publications on the subject of anti-diet athletes,...

Rachel Barich, MS in Nutrition and RD Candidate talks to us about her experience in collegiate sports, disordered eating and the continued change we need to see in the world of running and overall, endurance sports. In today's episode we cover: -journey into nutrition & sports -the dark side of nutrition: orthorexia -the "honeymoon phase" of weight loss & athletic performance -injuries &am...

There is a lot of misinformation when it comes to blood sugar management. Carbohydrates are often demonized, when we know they are what helps you support your energy in training and beyond. In today's episode, Registered Sports Dietitian & Diabetes Educator Shannon Wilson MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, CSSD, chats with us about blood sugar management for athletes. In today's episode we cover: -what is b...

Victoria Sekely is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, RRCA run coach. Victoria joins me in this episode to talk about how hustle culture can negatively impact so many aspects of our health as runners. In this episode we talk about: -Do we always need to do more to be better athletes? -The comparison trap -What a smart training plan that ALSO supports your...

Do you struggle with making nutrition changes and having them "stick"? In this episode, I am talking about how to get started or restart with improving your nutrition, and it's simpler than you think. In this episode we talk about: -Goals -Are your actions aligned with your goals? -Do you need to track, measure & weigh food to be successful? -How your nutrition needs are different than most pe...

Struggle to fuel during runs because it bothers your stomach? There is likely a reason why this is happening. Today I chat with you about 6 common reasons I see athlete's struggle digestively during runs. As a podcast listener, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here for $5 off our sports nutrition membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 3 months. Cancel anytime. Have you tried everything here and STILL struggle? Consider 1:1 coaching to dig...

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Costello LCSW, CASAC II, owner of Grounded Path Counseling. We talk about what holistic health means to us, how addiction & substance abuse can impact our health and how to work on the recovery & healing process. additional discussions on: EDMR therapy, how to know if addiction and/or substance abuse is problematic, can replacing substance abuse with...

In this episode, I chat with Elisabeth Scott RRCA Level 1 Certified Coach, UESCA Certified Running Coach, USATF Level 1 Certified Coach, owner of Running Explained and host of Running Explained Podcast. Do you love the sport of running and want to enjoy it (healthfully) for years to come? This episode is FOR YOU! Elisabeth and I chat about how to take a smarter (not harder) approach to your traini...

Stevie Smith MS, RD, CSSD, CDN is a fellow Registered Sports Dietitian and in today's episode, she talks about her experience in endurance sports as a 10x Ironman finisher. Stevie shares her experience with under-fueling, injuries and diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and how this has changed training & nutrition for her personally. Find her and work with her on Instagram https://www.instagram...

Body image is more than how you look, so what does body image really mean and how can we improve it? Join me as guest Eden Morris MS, RD, CIEC and I discuss this topic & ways to work on it. Follow Eden @gardenofeden_rd ----- ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ Follow us on Instagram @befueledsportsnutrition Apply for coaching, programs and our membership or check out our blog at www.befueledsn.com A...

In this episode, I am sharing how to train your gut to handle eating and drinking during training and racing. I promise you, IT IS possible to eat and drink on runs without your digestive system freaking out, it just takes some learning & practice! This episode is for you if you want to learn how to get to high amounts of carbohydrates per hour for long-course racing and/or you have a sensitiv...

This month, I chatted with endurance athlete and client Heather Weitzner on her experience with nutrition & her mindset with food, training body image and more. ----- ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ Follow us on Instagram @befueledsportsnutrition Apply for coaching, programs and our membership or check out our blog at www.befueledsn.com As a podcast listener, ⁠click here for $10 off our sports n...

Eating enough is the number 1 thing you can do to improve your health and performance as an endurance athlete. In this episode, I am going to talk about how to spot under-eating, what signs and symptoms to look out for and how to prevent it. ----- ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ Follow us on Instagram @befueledsportsnutrition Apply for coaching, programs and our membership or check out our blog at w...

Join me as I chat recovery from training for active people & athletes with Alex Peters PT, DPT, ATC of Impulse Physical Therapy and Noah Basehart PT of NextGen Fitness. We talk about nutrition, training adjustments, stress, sleep and more! ----- ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ Follow us on Instagram @befueledsportsnutrition Apply for coaching, programs and our membership or check out our blog at...

If you are a runner, triathlete, cyclist or any type of endurance athlete, then you won't want to miss this episode on biomarkers & lab work. You'll learn how often, why, which ones, where to get them and more. Sources: PMID 31963141 PMID: 26288575 PMID: 22375241 PMID: 11897879 PMID 25141089 PMID 31426321 Hustle Culture Dropout masterclass Where to get labs done: -Use code BEFUELEDPROSPECIAL f...

If you run, bike or swim and want to support your body with nutrition but struggle with making nutrition changes, this episode is FOR YOU. It's the mindset episode you didn't know (or do know) you needed! As a podcast listener, you get $5 off 3 months of our Fueled for More Membership. Learn more and access here.

Cruising into the off-season? Asking yourself "what off-season?" In this episode we talk about why endurance athletes need the off-season and tangible tips to working on allowing your body to recover & optimize yourself for next season. Find the off-season workbook here As a podcast listener, you get $5 off 3 months of our Fueled for More Membership. ⁠ Learn more and access here⁠. Find the per...