Nutritional Revolution Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In episode #190 we spoke with Charlotte Backus Turner, a former professional cyclist turned endurance cyclist and coach, exploring her multifaceted experience balancing high-level biking, pregnancy, and personal growth. Discover how she navigates the physical and mental hurdles of ultra bikepacking, pregnancy, and recovery—all rooted in science, lived experience, and resilience. K...

Send us Fan Mail How Vision Training Transforms Brain Health, Learning, and Peak Performance In episode #189 we spoke with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum about the connection between vision, brain health, and athletic performance. The neuro-optometrist is dedicated to transforming how we view sight, and how vision training rewires the eye-brain connection to optimize performance, recovery, and resilience in...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #188 we spoke with NR athlete Dani Moreno as she goes into her first race post-surgery out at Broken Arrow Sky Race 46k. Dani shares her journey through injury recovery and optimization strategies, and what she is doing leading up to race day. KEY TOPICS Dani's journey through her first major injury and recovery Mental resilience strategies during injury recovery....

Send us Fan Mail In episode #187 we had a FIRST for the NR podcast: three guests, including one researcher and the two subjects of her study. Dr. Sarah Purcell dives into her study looking at two endurance cyclists - Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert - and their adventure crossing Canada on their bikes. Join us for a fascinating exploration into the physical and ecological worlds, featuring uniq...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #186 we chat with pro mountain biker and US National Team member, Kelsey Urban about her journey into mountain biking as a kid, to competing at the highest levels globally. We delve into her training, race strategies, and her nuanced approach to nutrition and recovery that balances performance with life enjoyment. KEY TOPICS Cross-country mountain biking events and race...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #185 we chat with gravel cyclist and 2026 Traka 560 record breaker, Maddy Nutt, as she shares behind-the-scenes insights from her latest epic rides. Tune in to learn more about her training, nutrition, gear, and mental resilience required to tackle the world's toughest gravel events. This episode is packed with practical insights for endurance athletes, gravel race...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #184, we bring back pro mountain runner Adam Kimble to talk about his incredible year of racing so far, including breaking course records at Badwater Cape Fear 50k and Outlands Endurance Races 50k, winning American River 50 miler, and most recently a DNF at Cocodona 250, and the strategies he employed, dealing with injury, and lessons learned. Key Points: How to adapt t...

Send us Fan Mail As most trail runners we know are glued to tracking the little dots traveling across Arizona for the Cocodona 250, we thought it was a great time to revisit our conversation with one of the athletes on-course, Kilian Korth, who is also a big nutrition science nerd, like us. We talked about: His unique nutritional strategies, including his shift from vegetarianism to a high-fat, lo...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #182, elite ultrarunner (and scientist) Hillary Allen shares her journey through injury, recovery strategies, and mental tools she uses to stay resilient.  Key Topics: Hillary’s recent stress fracture diagnosis and her healing process The role of sleep, nutrition, and hormonal regulation in bone health Psychological impact of injury: grief, acceptance, and mental resili...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #181 we unpack the latest research in cycling nutrition with Dr. Jamie Whitfield. Learn how these can impact athletic performance, recovery, and hydration strategies across various cycling disciplines. Key Topics Explored: The UCI Sports Nutrition Project and the evidence base for supplements Sodium citrate and bicarbonate, glycerol and ketones Strategies for hyperhydra...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #180 we we dive into the science of stress, burnout, and nervous system regulation with Rita Ainsworth , a trauma-informed resilience coach. Rita shares practical tools and insights on how understanding and working with your nervous system can transform stress into fuel for long-term success, especially for high achievers juggling demanding careers and athletic pursuits...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #179 we spoke with Tim Tollefson, pro ultra runner and RD and founder of mammoth trailfest and TheMammoth 200 about: His path as a pro runner The evolving landscape of trail events The significance of volunteerism, community engagement, and sustainable growth in trail running Practical advice on altitude adaptation, nutrition strategies How we can help grassroots races...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #178, we spoke with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff and Susan Boegman about their groundbreaking research on ultra endurance athletes, featuring unprecedented data on female participants. Discover how energy expenditure, nutrition, biomechanics, and recovery strategies come together in one of the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary studies in endurance sports. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail What you're about to listen to is something a little different. This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found out she was pregnant. After getting the news, Sarah approached me with an idea: she wanted to document her experience navigating pregna...

Send us Fan Mail What you're about to listen to is something a little different. This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found out she was pregnant. After getting the news, Sarah approached me with an idea: she wanted to document her experience navigating pregna...

Send us Fan Mail What you're about to listen to is something a little different. This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found out she was pregnant. After getting the news, Sarah approached me with an idea: she wanted to document her experience navigating pregna...

Send us Fan Mail What you're about to listen to is something a little different. This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found out she was pregnant. After getting the news, Sarah approached me with an idea: she wanted to document her experience navigating pregna...

Send us Fan Mail What you're about to listen to is something a little different. This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found out she was pregnant. After getting the news, Sarah approached me with an idea: she wanted to document her experience navigating pregna...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #177 we spoke with ultrarunner Adrian MacDonald about practical insights on altitude adaptation, fueling strategies, injury prevention, and mental prep for ultrarunning. In this episode: How he conquered Leadville, twice Fueling strategies: carbs, hydration, gut training The importance of PT exercises, injury management, and recovery routines Adrian began running compet...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #176 we spoke with Dr. Nick Barringer , sharing his extensive research on readiness, dehydration in cold climates, innovative supplements, military performance nutrition, environmental physiology, and hydration strategies. Dr. Barringer is a highly accomplished expert in kinesiology, nutrition, and performance optimization. He holds a Ph. D. in Kinesiology from Texas A&...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #175 we discover how one of the world's top ultrarunners, Manuela Vilaseca, trains, fuels, and recovers for back-to-back 200-mile races. She shares her secrets on managing nutrition in ultra-distance events, strategies for mental resilience, and balancing a busy coaching career with endurance pursuits Breaking the Triple Crown 200 series record in 2025, and managin...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #174 we discussed Dr. Jose Areta's latest research , including: How energy deficits influence muscle protein synthesis and quality The role of mitochondrial proteins and their upregulation during energy restriction Practical implications for timing and periodization of caloric deficits in training cycles Hormonal signals and their interaction with muscle adaptation...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #173 we talked with pro gravel cyclist Haley Smith about: How her mental health journey intersected with cycling Evolving nutrition and hydration strategies for different terrains and climates Fuel choices: gels, drink mixes, and handling GI issues on the bike Mental resilience: mantras and race-day strategies Haley Smith is a professional off-road cyclist and Olympian...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #172 we talked with Avelo Running founder Royi Metser about: The motivation behind creating a sensor-enabled smart running shoe, and how continuous biomechanical data can reduce injury risk The design and engineering of the Avelo Super Trainer One, and how the shoe's sensor detects ground reaction forces and fatigue patterns The significance of impact, cadence, and...

Send us Fan Mail In episode #171 we talked with the Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes about How nutrient-dense food and recovery have kept him injury-free Intuitive eating supporting performance and aging Mental Mastery in Endurance Named by TIME as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Greek-American Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. He once ran 5...