Best Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes Podcasts (2024)

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183. Researching RED-S and Female Athletes to Improve Performance + Health with Melissa Lodge 1:04:15

1h ago1:04:15

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with REDs researcher, elite runner Melissa Lodge. Melissa opens up about how her personal experience with RED-S and underfueling led to a series of stress fractures and underperformance as an NCAA Division I athlete. Recovering from RED-S led to performance breakthroughs for Melissa, and also …

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182. My Journey With Nutrition + Athletics: Part 2 with Lindsey Cortes, RDN 57:11

2h ago57:11

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is the second in a 2-part episode series about me! After almost 4 years of weekly podcasts, we have a lot of listeners who probably don’t know my story, so here it is! If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1 here! Transitioning on from my own struggles with disordered eating, over-ex…

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181. My Journey With Nutrition + Athletics: Part 1 with Lindsey Cortes, RDN 56:20

7d ago56:20

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Trigger warning: this episode talks explicitly about disordered eating behaviors, calories, and other numbers that other people might find triggering. Feel free to give this episode a pass, or ask a trusted person to check this episode out before you. This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is the first in a 2-part episode series about…

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180. How To Fuel For Better Performance + Recovery Like An Elite Athlete with Carrie Verdon 51:03

34m ago51:03

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with Carrie Verdon. Carrie is an elite runner, coach, and full-time school teacher, who recently competed in the US Olympic Marathon Trials. In this episode, Carrie opens up about her eating disorder in high school and college, and how a desire to eat healthier and run faster led her down a da…

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179. The Importance of Nailing Nutrition Basics Even For The Pros (+ Is Candy Good Fuel?) with Kim Conley 50:14

4d ago50:14

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This episode is with Olympian, professional runner, and coach Kim Conley. Kim shocked the world when she made Team USA for the 2012 Olympics after a slow start to her running career. We discuss her rise in the sport and the role nutrition had in her progression. She shares how she has maintained a healthy relationship with her body composition and …

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178. How To Fuel Performance Breakthroughs with an Elite Runner + Sports Dietitian Maddie Alm, RD 1:17:49

11d ago1:17:49

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is an elite runner for Team Boss and sports dietitian Maddie Alm. Maddie shares her story from high school soccer player to college walk-on to professional athlete, and how nutrition has fueled this progression. We discuss some of the common fueling pitfalls faced by college and high school athle…

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177. Nutrition Culture in Pro Cycling + Eating Disorder Struggles to Ultra Running Success with Becca Windell 1:05:45

25d ago1:05:45

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with elite trail and ultra runner and wildlife biologist Becca Windell. Becca has a remarkable story from professional cycling in her early 20s, to retiring from sport due to an eating disorder, then returning to competitive sport as an elite ultra runner in her 30s, and recently earning a Gol…

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176. Peak Performance Nutrition: Understanding Carb Loading, Hydration + GI Issues with Meghann Featherstun 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with sports dietitian, runner, and mom of two, Meghann Featherstun. As well as helping other athletes with their fueling, Meghann is a rockstar athlete in her own right with multiple marathon finishes. We talk about how she uses her professional knowledge to help her own performance, leading t…

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175. Do Ketogenic Diets Improve Performance? With Professor Louise Burke 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with World-renowned sports dietitian and nutrition researcher Professor Louise Burke. For over 40 years, Professor Burke has been studying elite athletes, and today we take a deep dive into her research into the ketogenic diet and performance. We discuss why low carb, high fat diets impair eli…

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174. Blood Sugar, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), + Carb Intake with Kelsey Pontius, RDN 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with Olympic Trials qualifier and registered sports dietitian Kelsey Pontius. Kelsey recently competed in the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Team Trials, and comes on the podcast to share about her nutrition and athletics journey. Growing up playing soccer, Kelsey credits this background to her abil…

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173. Elite Ultrarunning on a Vegan Diet + Injury Prevention with Dr Stefanie Flippin 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with professional ultrarunner and board-certified physician and surgeon Dr Stefanie Flippin. Stefanie just completed lululemon’s FURTHER event, running an epic 6-day ultramarathon in the name of science and research into women’s sport. We discuss her career path as a surgeon, as well as her re…

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172. Eating disorder recovery is still possible, even for elite athletes! Don’t give up! With Amelia Boone 56:56

2M ago56:56

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with 4x obstacle course racing World Champion, ultrarunner, eating disorder and mental health advocate, Amelia Boone. Amelia has been very open about her decades long struggle with anorexia, as well as her recovery journey in recent years. She shares these experiences, highlighting her motivat…

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171. How Learning To Taste Your Food Can Actually Improve Health + Performance with Lexi Cole, RD 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with To Taste’s Registered Dietitian and culinary nutrition specialist Lexi Cole. To Taste is a culinary nutrition company on a mission to enhance nutrition education and culinary experience. We discuss the importance of learning how to cook, as well as kitchen and knife skills, for mental and…

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170. Keeping Girls + Women Strong & In Sports (+ Mountain Dew & More!) with Molly Hurford 56:57

2M ago56:57

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with endurance sports journalist, ultrarunner, and podcaster Molly Hurford. Molly is also a coach and author, passionate about getting people—especially girls and women—psyched on adventure and being outside. We talk about how the lessons learned through sport translate into life, highlighting…

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169. Thank You Mom! + Athletics in My Family 14:52

3M ago14:52

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With Valentine’s Day falling this week, I recorded a special solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast in dedication to my mom. In many previous episodes, I’ve spoken about the impact my dad has had on my own athletics career, however my mom also heavily influenced this journey too. So today, I share memories of my mom’s involvement in s…

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168. Fueling Resilience: Understanding Athlete Injuries + Nutrition with Dr. Efren Caballes 46:03

3M ago46:03

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with sports medicine physician Dr. Efren Caballes, a Boulder-based sports doctor currently working with many professional athletes, primarily runners. He is also the co-host of the Ready To Run podcast, helping individuals navigate injuries and reduce injury risk. Dr. Caballes talks about how …

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167. Nutrition + Training Upgrades For Female Athletes of All Ages with Dr. Stacy Sims 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I have the honor of interviewing a true legend, world renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a true pioneer in this field, who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. We talk about the lack of research in female athletes, before…

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166. Collagen 101 + Supplement Suggestions with Lindsey Cortes, RD 24:58

4M ago24:58

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This solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is all about supplements, especially collagen. Until recently, I’ve been skeptical about collagen supplementation, but recent personal experiences have changed my perspective. I talk about the benefits of collagen both my husband and myself have experienced recently, before diving deep into …

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165. Researching RED-S, Fueling + Training Habits in Female Athletes with Dr Kelly Pritchett 45:26

4M ago45:26

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with registered dietitian and pioneer of research into female athletes, Dr Kelly Pritchett. From personal experiences as a top NCAA DI swimmer and decades of work with female athletes of all levels and sports, Dr Pritchett is quite the expert on all things female athlete nutrition. We talk abo…

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164. How A Pro Athlete Fuels Performance, Motherhood + the Olympics with Betsi Flint 50:56

4M ago50:56

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with Team USA volleyball player Betsi Flint. Betsi talks about her path to playing professional volleyball, from high school standout to competing in both indoor and beach volleyball at the NCAA DI level. We discuss Betsi’s journey with nutrition, and how criticism from a coach led her down a …

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163. New Year "Oreo Sandwich" Update Episode 15:43

5M ago15:43

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This solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is the first of 2024 and one big oreo sandwich- two tasty treats with some less tasty filling in the middle! I’m kicking off the New Year with a candid conversation about my personal life, the struggles I am having as a mom to a child with a chronic, life-threatening condition, and the toll …

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162. Nutrition for Better Gut Health + Digestion with Paula Sturm, RDN 45:39

4M ago45:39

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Today's conversation is with fellow Registered Dietitian Paula Sturm RDN FMN CFSP to address the multitude of gut concerns that people face. We chat about all the fun stuff: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, IBS, heartburn, gluten intolerance, and more! Paula expresses the importance of finding the root cause of these gut issues and getting profess…

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161. The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain 21:35

5M ago21:35

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This solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is a holiday special, but suitable for listening all year round! I talk about the increase in triggering messages and diet culture myths during the holidays, especially around weight gain. I reveal the truth about holiday weight gain, normalizing body changes throughout the year, including w…

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160. The Fear of Overfueling + Trail Running Nutrition 55:18

5M ago55:18

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Podcast, I talk with professional trail runner and exercise scientist Keely Henninger. We discuss community and competition in trail running, and Keely shares strategies for optimizing performance, as well as handling unexpected challenges like injuries and race DNFs. Keely and I explore nutrition culture in tr…

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159. Eating Disorders in College Athletes: Megan’s Story with Bulimia, D1 Rowing, + Recovery 1:07:52

5M ago1:07:52

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with NCAA DI college athlete Megan O’Connor. After taking to social media to share her eating disorder recovery story, Megan wanted to come on the show to continue raising awareness for eating disorders. Megan candidly details her struggles with bulimia and how it intersected with sport, she s…

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158. Handling Holiday Foods, Triggers + Diet Culture Conversations 34:45

6M ago34:45

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In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I revisit the topic of diet culture around the holidays, something I also covered in episodes 3 and 52. I discuss diet culture and toxic messaging surrounding food and bodies during the holidays, providing listeners with tips for dealing with family events and food occasions, navigating …

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157. Pro Runner At 17 To Future Dietitian: Lessons on Weight, Diet, + Performance with Alexa Efraimson 50:56

6M ago50:56

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with former professional runner Alexa Efraimson. A high school phenom and one of the best junior runners in US history, Alexa signed a professional contract with Nike aged 17, and ran professionally for 8 years. Alexa shares the highs and lows that came with such early success, including chall…

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156. How And Why To Get Faster: Speed Training For All with Erica Suter 36:57

6M ago36:57

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with youth sports coach and returning guest Erica Suter. Erica has been working with athletes for over ten years in performance enhancement and injury prevention: her mission is to help them become strong, resilient, and creative through exercise, while inspiring them to love movement and spor…

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155. Stop Commenting on Bodies + Handling Weight Changes 46:55

7M ago46:55

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In this raw and vulnerable solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, Lindsey shares her experiences with a changing body postpartum and how other peoples’ comments have impacted her. She unpicks society’s flawed belief that weight loss is always good and deserving of compliments, and weight gain is bad, countering these beliefs with rea…

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154. Fueling + Hydration For Young Athletes with Marissa Casella, RD 58:21

7M ago58:21

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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with fellow Registered Dietitian Marissa Casella. Marissa works with elite youth athletes as the Senior Performance Dietitian at IMG Academy, a school designed for young athletes to balance their sport with education. Marissa talks about how her challenges as a young athlete with celiac diseas…

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153. Olympian Elise Cranny's Journey with RED-S 49:30

6M ago49:30

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This Female Athlete Nutrition podcast episode is with Tokyo 2020 Olympian Elise Cranny. Currently a Nike-sponsored professional runner, Elise found success early on in high school and college, before going on to compete in the Olympics and set multiple American records. These highs have not been without lows, and Elise shares about her struggles wi…

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152. Understanding Female Athletes + Bodies with Christine Yu 54:58

7M ago54:58

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bestseller “Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes”, Christine’s work helps women achieve their athletic potential by understanding and implementing the latest science. We talk about the evolution of women in sports science research, the impact of society and culture on body ideals, myths and misunderstanding harming women athlet…

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151. Cycling, Concussions, & Mental Illness with Ben Frederick 54:22

7M ago54:22

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Ben Frederick, professional cyclist and advocate for brain injuries and mental health. Ben talks about his athletic background, dabbling in running before finding cycling during college, then progressing to the elite level. However, as Ben shares, his identity as a professional cy…

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150: Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle & Food History with Claudia Hanna 55:00

7M ago55:00

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Claudia Hanna, host of the “If This Food Could Talk” podcast. Deeply passionate about sharing the warm culture and foods of the Mediterranean, Claudia teaches Eat Like a Greek cooking classes and writes about the Mediterranean lifestyle on her blog Live Like a Goddess and as a fre…

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149: Katie Zaferes - Olympian Talks Fueling Elite Triathlon As a Mom 54:55

8M ago54:55

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with 2x Olympic Medallist and World Champion triathlete, Katie Zaferes. As well as being one of the best triathletes in the world, Katie is a new mom to Kimble and role model to other athletes looking to balance elite sports with family. Katie briefly shares the basics of triathlon -sw…

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148: 6 Ways to Become Fierce, Fit & Fueled! 48:28

8M ago48:28

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What is Rise Up Nutrition and how do we help female athletes? Looking to improve your nutrition and performance? Or need help for your team? In this episode we will cover 6 ways that you can work with Rise Up Nutrition to become Fierce, Fit & Fueled! I discuss our 6 programs and services: what they are, who they’re for, how and why they help. Femal…

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147: A Gymnast’s Journey From Anorexia To Future Dietitian 52:50

8M ago52:50

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In this client testimonial episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I am joined by collegiate gymnast, future dietitian, and Rise Up Nutrition client, Camille. Camille recently graduated from our Female Athlete System of Transformation, aka the FAST Track Program, and is now part of our Alumni Program. Camille talks about her struggles with…

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146: Nutrition Apps + Fitness Trackers: Helpful or Hurtful? 41:23

8M ago41:23

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In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I dive deep into the topic of nutrition and fitness apps and trackers. With most smartphones already having health apps downloaded from the start, and millions more available to download, access to nutrition and fitness apps has never been greater. I question whether this is always a goo…

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145: Overcoming Eating Disorders As A Dietitian + Athlete 1:04:34

9M ago1:04:34

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Heidi Strickler, a fellow Registered Sports Dietitian specializing in female athletes, eating disorders, REDS and amenorrhea. As well as being an athlete herself, Heidi has overcome her own nutrition and mindset challenges, and uses these experiences to benefit her work today. Her…

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144: Navigating Academics + College Recruitment for Student-Athletes 44:15

9M ago44:15

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Sarah Cowart, academic coach for athletes. This is an incredibly timely episode with the Fall semester just beginning for most high schools and colleges. Sarah helps parents and student-athletes navigate the academic process to play sports in college, teaching them strategies for …

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143: Individualized Nutrition For All + Glycogen Storage Disease 1:07:02

9M ago1:07:02

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In this episode, I sit down with recurring guest and lead nutrition success coach at Rise Up Nutrition Jenna Stranzl. This is a continuation of Episode 140: My Newborn’s Medical Condition + Life Updates, where I shared about my baby son, Levi, and his life threatening medical condition, Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Jenna and I discuss the condit…

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142: Debunking Clean Sport, Supplements + Racing Weight 1:07:10

9M ago1:07:10

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I talk with clean sport advocate, running coach and podcaster Chris McClung. We explore Chris’ introduction to running and coaching, how he adjusts training to individual athletes including women during and after pregnancy and menopause, and the power of the team. Chris and I discuss and debunk the c…

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141: Dr. Stacy Sims on Female Physiology, Training, Nutrition + RED-S 1:05:40

10M ago1:05:40

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I have the honor of interviewing a true legend, world renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a true pioneer in this field, who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. We begin by discussing Dr. Sims’ motivation for her work and …

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140: My Newborn’s Medical Condition + Life Updates 35:14

10M ago35:14

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This is a raw and personal solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, as I share what’s really been going on the last 2 months. I open up about giving birth to my second son, Levi, and the heartbreak and anxiety that quickly followed. Baby Levi and I spent two and a half weeks in hospital before we were able to return home. From his birt…

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139: Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), Missing Periods + Infertility 1:06:25

10M ago1:06:25

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I chat with a fellow registered dietitian, Cynthia Donovan. Cynthia specializes in reversing hypothalamic amenorrhea, helping women get their periods back, restore their health, and regain fertility. This episode is a deep dive into all things hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), starting with what it is an…

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138: Olympic Champion Talks Food + Body Image Concerns 59:17

10M ago59:17

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I speak to the 2020 Olympic Champion in the pole vault, Katie Moon (née Nageotte). She touches on her bumpy build up to the Olympics, overcoming food poisoning and underperformance before winning gold. Katie details her steady progression in the pole vault from high school beginnings to NCAA D2 succe…

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137: Chef Kelly Newlon on Performance Food + Feeding Athletes 1:01:12

10M ago1:01:12

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I talk with runner, chef, and founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), Kelly Newlon. We both share our entries into the food industry, watching cooking shows on TV, and gaining experience in different food settings growing up. Kelly shares her training and education pathway through culinary school to bec…

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136: All Things Bone Health + Injuries in Athletes 1:00:08

11M ago1:00:08

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I sit down with a leading expert in bone health and female athletes, Dr. Emily Kraus. Dr. Kraus is also the Director of the Stanford Female Athlete Science And Translational Research (FASTR) Program. Together we chat about the basics of bone health and its interplay with the Female Athlete Triad, Rel…

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135: Building Confidence In Female Athletes 47:53

12M ago47:53

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I talk with Elite Performance Coach Breanne Smedley, who helps female athletes cultivate true confidence in sports and life. Breanne shares how, as a top volleyball player, personal struggles with a lack of confidence deterred her from sports and ultimately motivated her to help other athletes feelin…

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134: World Champion Grayson Murphy’s Journey with Food, Body + Sports 52:31

12M ago52:31

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In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I talk with 2x World Mountain Running Champion and multifaceted professional athlete Grayson Murphy. Grayson’s journey with athletics has been full of ups and downs, as she’s made multiple transitions across sports and within running. From collegiate soccer to professional trail running to competing …

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