The Mindset and Metabolism Podcast

In this week's episode I sat down with Kayla Williams, Future Registered Dietitian. We talked about her previous experience with competing in figure, the importance of taking time to eat MORE and BUILD in the off season, and her journey of starting her business while still in school. Enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode this week! This week's episode is a replay of a guest appearance I had on my good friend Kelsey Hojara's podcast where we talked all about mental health and areas where nutrition could be playing a role in the severity of your symptoms with depression and anxiety. The original episode was published on her podcast called Food and Fitness with Kelsey, so definitely go...

In this week's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Paige Myers, Future RD. We talked a lot about her journey from running cross country in high school and marathons in college to her love for powerlifting now. We also talked about how her confidence, physique, and training truly began to thrive once she started eating MORE and not being afraid of the scale going up. You'll definitely e...

This episode is part of a conversation I had on a coaching call with one of my amazing clients Kat. She's been a part of the nutrition coaching program for almost 3 months now and has realized the power of eating MORE and how it can boost your confidence both inside and outside of the gym. She's done amazing things so far and I can't wait to see where she'll be another 3 months from now!

Now while I hope everyone knows that we can include "junk" food into our diet in moderation and still see results, BUT including these foods into our diets TOO MUCH can cause progress to stall and can make following your calorie/macro guidelines more difficult. In this episode I cover the downsides of meeting your macros with highly processed food items as opposed to more whole food sources. 

In this week's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Feldman, RDN and discussing a topic that isn't talked about very often in today's society - body dysmorphia among men. We dove into Dan's personal struggles with body image, how it affected him growing up, and where he is today. 

Super excited to have my friend Dahlia on the podcast this week. This week we dove into some of the struggles she's seen working with the general population, her experience working with the Charlotte Hornets, and a variety of other topics. As always, give the podcast a 5 star rating & share it with a friend if you enjoyed it!

Such a great interview with Bryce today covering ALL things when it comes to programing for muscle growth and hypertrophy. Bryce is super knowledgeable when it comes to programming and I learned a lot from this discussion myself. I know this is a longer episode, but every minutes is definitely worth it. 

In honor of my 27th birthday yesterday, in this episode I go over 6 of the most important lessons I've learned over the past 27 years. I cover 2 key lessons in nutrition, 2 lessons in training, and 2 lessons in life. Click the link to get access to the FREE Facebook Group! LINK: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TeamThriveByNutritionAndTraining/

So excited to have gotten the opportunity to sit down with my good friend Allie for this week's episode. In his episode we discussed the variety of factors that contribute to the development of obesity, and if it simply comes down to "laziness" in the end.

Solo episode with yours truly here. Today I'm talking all about the DEADLIFT and things that I've learned over the past 6+ years that have helped me increase my max by OVER 200 lbs and achieve a 585 pound deadlift a few weeks ago. If you want to get STRONG and reduce the risk of injury when deadlifting, you DEFINITELY don't want to miss this one. 

Yep, my good friend Kara Goss is on the podcast again. In this week's episode we talk all about healthy eating vs. eating for body composition. We talk about where they overlap and where they don't overlap and where YOU might be going wrong with your approach. 

I QUIT... and I hope that you'll quit too...

I had the pleasure of talking with Trevor Lomax, Registered Dietitian in this week's episode. We talked about muscle growth and really simplified it for the average person. We also talked a little bit about the art of coaching and how the approach to each client needs to be different based on how they psychologically respond to each protocol. 

In this episode I sit down with the wonderful Kelsey Hojara, Dietitian, and talk ALL about her journey as a woman learning to lift HEAVY. We talk about how she got into powerlifting and all of the positives that came out of that for not only her mindset but also her physique. 

In this week's episode I cover everything you can think of about metabolism. I go over the definition of metabolism, the multiple components of our metabolic rate, factors affecting our metabolic rate, etc. If you liked this episode don't forget to share it with a friend or family member who you think might benefit from it too!

In this episode I cover everything about the scale including what it measures, how to properly use it, misconceptions around how our weight changes, and how I think a lot of coaches and clients are celebrating the scale completely wrong.

In this week's episode I get to sit down with Monica Salafia, Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer to talk about the importance of educating your clients during the coaching process. We also dive into the benefits of tracking your food intake and nutrition tips to support a healthy immune system.

In this episode we dive into Emily's journey of becoming a Registered Dietitian, her experience with competing, and the importance of having a coach to guide you during AND after a dieting or fat loss phase. Go check out her podcast "Dietitian Table Talks" on Apple Podcasts as well!  

I absolutely LOVED this conversation that Matt and I had, particularly the part about being your true, authentic self when marketing your coaching services. Matt is a super down to earth dude and can't wait to have more conversations with him in the future!

In this episode I cover my thoughts on the coronavirus and everything that's transpired over the past couple of weeks. I also give practical tips on how to approach your training, nutrition, and mindset during this unpredictable time. Enjoy!

Ever wondered if intermittent fasting was worth all of the hype?? Well today I'll be diving in on some of the pros and cons of intermittent fasting and if it's right for you. As always share a screenshot of this episode on social media if you enjoyed it!

So excited to have my good friend Tommy Clark on the podcast this week. In this episode we dive into how he got into coaching professional athletes, common nutrition struggles he sees with his athletes, and some horror stories around creatine LOL. Thanks for listening!

In this episode I'll be busting 3 common nutrition myths: 1. The ketogenic diet is better for fat loss 2. GMO's are bad for our health 3. Eating every 2-3 hours increases your metabolism As always, please leave a review if you like the episode and share a screenshot of you listening to it on your social media platforms if you enjoyed it! 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is NOT meant to be advice for those struggling with a current or previous eating disorder.  In this episode I'm joined by a very good friend of mine, Kara Goss, RDN, CPT, & nutrition coach to talk all things body positivity, weight loss, macro-counting, and how ALL of these can coexist at the same time. Hope you enjoy the episode!