Stronger U Radio

In this episode of the Stronger U Radio, Orangetheory Coach Jess, and Stronger U RD, Gianna dive into the dynamic partnership between Stronger U and Orangetheory, focusing on how personalized nutrition coaching and structured fitness programs combine to drive lasting health transformations. With a spotlight on the Orangetheory Transformation Challenge, Coach Jess explains how time-boxed goals, fle...

How does nutrition play a role in living a long, happy, and healthy life? In short, what and how you eat can contribute to the length and quality of your years. In this episode, Stronger U Registered Dietitian, Gianna Masi sits down with Dr. Emily Werner, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics, and Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner, for a conversa...

We are weeks away from some of our busiest holidays of the year. You might be wondering how you're going to balance the yuletide with the decadence of the season. In this episode, the Stronger U Nutrition Education Team shares their best tips for managing your goals with a full social calendar. Join Community Manager, Kenzie Faris as she chats with our experienced Registered Dietitians, Dr. Jessic...

Curious about GLP-1s, the effects, and how your approach to eating may need to change on the medication? This episode is for you! Stronger U Registered Dietitians Katie Leahy and Gianna Masi dive deep into how GLP-1 medications work and their impact on nutrition habits. Coach Katie, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, shares her insights on:   Adjusting and tracking your calorie in...

In this Stronger U Radio episode, Stronger U Registered Dietitians Dr. Jessica Bachman and Gianna Masi dive into the popular and thoroughly researched supplement creatine. During their discussion, they answer your burning questions and cover:   The who, what, when, and why of supplementing with creatine  Recommended dosage  Special populations that benefit from creatine supplementation  Menopause,...

Stronger U Coach, Dr. Julie Beegle is back on the podcast to chat about the post-summer reset as it applies to nutrition and fitness. With the close of summer, back to school, and fall right around the corner, many people want to shift their diets, goals, and their approaches to eating (us included!). But what happens to our bodies when we decide to make these changes following a period of relaxed...

Gianna is back with a special guest for National Fitness Month. In this episode, we welcome trainer, strength coach, and owner of Compound Performance, Kyle Dobbs, to Stronger U Radio.  Kyle found his passion for training while rehabbing sports injuries in college. After graduating with a biology/chemistry double major, he moved from the Midwest to New York City and quickly became a high-producing...

In this episode, Stronger U Dietitians are spilling the (science-backed) beans on caffeine! Stronger U Radio host and RD Gianna Masi welcomes back Dr. Jessica Bachman,  Stronger U's Director of Operations, and trusted nutrition expert. Dr. Jess, with a PhD in Nutrition and extensive experience in academia, shares insights into caffeine consumption dispelling common misconceptions while shedding li...

Our next Stronger U Radio guest has a large fan base within the Stronger U Coach community. Karin Nordin, PhD is an expert in mindset and behavior change and a published researcher of mindset theory. After graduating with her doctorate, Karin had a striking realization: The typical self-help and productivity approaches of the personal development industry were shockingly inconsistent with the actu...

This episode of Stronger U Radio brings you a special guest interview with Dr. Julie Beegle, a Stronger U Coach who has a formal education in stem cell biology and clinical research. Like many of our coaches, she’s been coached and has gone through the process of change herself. During her conversation with our Manager of Nutrition Education and Innovation Gianna Masi RDN, CISSN, Dr. Beegle shares...

Welcome to another episode of Stronger U Radio! Join Registered Dietitian Gianna and Coach Adina as they delve into the intricacies of working through set backs and adjusting goals, perfectly timed for the holiday season. In this episode, they explore the ongoing challenge of maintaining equilibrium amid life's complexities. With a blend of nutritional expertise and life insights, Gianna and Coach...

Could there be a link between a health challenge, chronic pain, or behavior pattern and another seemingly unrelated area of your lifestyle or past trauma? The short answer is yes, there could be because of the interconnectedness of the various systems of the body, one imbalance can create another. Healthcare is moving away from the model of isolating the symptoms and instead looking at the body, m...

Stronger U Radio’s Coach Series has been about getting to know some of our inspiring, knowledgeable, relatable coaches. These individuals are a big part of what makes the magic of the Stronger U community so special (in addition to our members, of course). In this episode, we caught up with our first international coach, Jodi Burchill. Hailing from Canada, Coach Jodi gives a little background on h...

We're thrilled to bring you a special Stronger U Radio episode! Our very own Gianna Masi and Glen Schleehauf sit down with this month's community book club author, Matt Fitzgerald. Join us as we delve into the world of peak performance and nutrition. Matt shares unique insights and details about his writing process. He also reveals how he created a running club that welcomes runners of all skill l...

“Make walking great again.” That’s the slogan that Stronger U Coach Dean Guedo lives by. In this Stronger U Radio episode, he joined SU Registered Dietitian and Manager of Nutrition Education, Gianna Masi to chat about his unique approach to coaching members towards success. Dean is a nutrition coach driven to find a better and more efficient way to help people optimize their lives. His mantra is...

The Stronger U Radio Summer Series continues with another coach feature hosted by Branden Hazelwood. In this episode, we hear from Coach Dru Madrid, a longtime Stronger U coaching veteran. You’ll get the details of his background in powerlifting and how it eventually led him to nutrition coaching. Most importantly, he shares how his work with Stronger U and helping thousands of members from all di...

One theme from many Stronger U Coaches is that they started as members overcoming challenges – giving them a different perspective and making them relatable. This rings true for Coach Juli Young, who recently sat down with Branden during our Stronger U Radio Summer Series. A self-proclaimed life-long gym rat, Coach Juli has always loved exercise but spent years struggling with her weight despite h...

The Stronger U Summer Series hosted by Member Experience Specialist Branden Hazelwood continues! In this inspiring episode, he gets personal with Coach Candace Reed, who’s been with us since 2020. You’ll get a front-row seat to her incredible story of overcoming a significant health challenge and adversity that resulted from a childhood injury. You’ll hear how she’s proven to herself (and doctors!...

“Eat real, [delicious] food and eat it in moderation. That’s where the sweet spot is.” During this episode of Stronger U Radio’s Summer Series, host Branden Hazelwood (Member Experience Specialist) chats with SU Coach Amelia McMillen. She dives into her story of going from working in the culinary world at a three-star Michelin restaurant in California to becoming a Stronger U Coach. Upon being int...

Introducing the inaugural episode of Stronger U Radio’s Summer Series hosted by Member Experience Specialist Branden Hazelwood. One of the characteristics that sets Stronger U apart is the personalization that goes into each member’s experience. PEOPLE, not AI, drive that personalization. Get to know the people behind the brand who’ve been where you are and are ready to help you get where you want...

Have you always wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at Stronger U? We’re giving you a peek behind the curtain with Member Experience Specialist Branden Hazelwood! Branden is a Stronger U OG, having been a part of this brand since the early days. He sat down with Gianna Masi, RD CISSN, to give us a glimpse into his journey as a SU team member and his 20 lb weight loss with the support...

Discover the crucial link between exercise, women’s health, and physical therapy. Injuries and physical changes throughout life can impact our ability to be active and do what we enjoy. Working with an experienced physical therapist can be beneficial in preventing and healing injuries and in strengthening the body, especially for women. Dr. Monica Moore, PT, DPT, joined Gianna Masi, RD, CISSN, on...

Coaches — they’re just like us! This special Stronger U Radio episode features Stronger U Coach Jamie Tuttle, who went from an OR nurse administrator looking to lose weight to a full-time inspiring Stronger U Coach. She and SU Community Manager Kenzie Faris sat down to dive deep into Jamie’s story, her 50 lb weight loss journey, and how her Stronger U experience led her to change careers entirely....

Stronger U Coach and Registered Dietitian, Katie Leahy is joined by Stronger U member Chloe Rosen. Chloe is a runner, writer, content creator and actor (among other amazing things!) who is on a mission to run the six World Marathon Majors. She has already run the Chicago and New York marathons and has her sights set on the Boston Marathon in 2024. In addition to her busy career and marathon traini...

Are you overwhelmed with deciphering fact versus fiction amid all the conflicting weight loss advice and information? We’ve got you! On this episode of Stronger U Radio, we’re answering your most pressing weight loss and nutrition questions. Should you eat after 7 pm? Does skipping meals help you lose weight? Do carbs make you gain weight? Do you need a strict exercise regimen? … and more   Get th...