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Join Between Two Coaches, a weekly podcast helping you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. Each episode, we’ll bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions on creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no BS lens.
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Reddit's Spookiest Stories: Coach Reactions Part 2
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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, hosts Amanda and Nick take on Part of of their Reddit reactions. They explore various themes surrounding fitness, including body image issues faced by fitness professionals, coping strategies for race deferment, effective communication with personal trainers, and the dynamics of friendship in the context of m…
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Reddit's Spookiest Stories: Coach Reactions
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In this engaging conversation, Nick and Amanda go through and give their coach reactions to a bunch of reddit posts that have topics ranging from personal anecdotes about costumes and spooky experiences to discussions on health, wellness, and event planning. They talk about race experiences, exercising while on vacationm, running the NYC Marathon s…
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Race Recaps & Coach Thoughts: Unscripted!
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In this episode of 'Between Two Coaches', Amanda and Nick share personal updates and race experiences, discussing the highs and lows of marathon training and racing. They delve into Amanda's recent marathon experience at the Steamtown Marathon, including pre-race anxiety and health concerns, as well as the challenges faced on race day. Nick talks a…
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Coaching the Whole Human Series: Mental Skills Coach Dr. Carrie Jackson & Journalist Cindy Kuzma
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In this episode, Amanda, Nick, Carrie, and Cindy discuss the importance of mental skills coaching in athletics, emphasizing the need to coach the whole human. They explore the role of mental resilience, the significance of support systems for injured athletes, and the importance of celebrating milestones in athletic journeys. The conversation also …
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Coaching the Whole Human Series: Psychologist Dr. Lara Pence
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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Lara Pence, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with athletes. They explore the concept of coaching the whole human, emphasizing the importance of understanding athletes beyond their performance metrics. Dr. Pence shares insights o…
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Coaching the Whole Human Series: Run Coach Mario Fraioli
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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick welcome running coach Mario Fraioli for Part 1 in their Series Called Coaching the Whole Human. In this discussion they talk about the evolution of coaching, the importance of communication, and the philosophy behind coaching the whole human. Mario shares his journey in the running…
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A Human Approach to Physical Therapy, Navigating Injury & Sports Specialization with Dr. Leada
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In this episode, hosts Amanda and Nick welcome Dr. Leada Malek, a physical therapist, to discuss various aspects of physical therapy, injury prevention, and the mental and nutritional factors that influence recovery. They explore the importance of prehab, when to seek therapy, the mental challenges athletes face during injuries, and the significanc…
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I Can’t Believe Other People Don’t Do This… Marathon Edition
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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss various aspects of marathon training and things they can't believe other people don't do. They also share some personal updates Like Nick doing his first workout in 6 months, do some listener engagement with questions and reviews, and share some grievances surrounding the Boston Marath…
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A Very Nick Episode - A Running Love Story
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In this conversation, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss their recent experiences and answer listener questions. They talk about Amanda's trip to Chicago for Brooks HypeFest and Nick's struggles with illness and training. They also share a grievance about influencers and pushing supplements as performance enhancers. In this conversation, Nick shar…
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Get Fast, Stay Fit, Be Fueled! A Conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims
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On this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, a female athlete performance physiologist, to discuss the physiological differences in training and nutrition for women, particularly during perimenopause. In this episode the three talk about how training, fueling and recovery needs are all different in women vs men especial…
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Need or Nah Part 4: Recovery Edition
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In this conversation, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Leah Avery and Winnie Lizardo to discuss various topics related to physical therapy and recovery for Part 4 of the Need or Nah Series. They cover the effectiveness of recovery tools such as massage, compression boots, and Theragun, and also discuss the use of cold therapy and icing…
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Need or Nah Part 3: Running Edition
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In this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda have guests Elisabeth Scott and Toni Kengor on for part 3 of the Need or Nah Series talking about all things running. The guests share how they have all met one another and share their experiences with running and then dive into a range of topics and whether they are Needs or Nahs in the running world. Th…
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Need or Nah Series: Part 2 Nutrition Edition
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Welcome to Part 2 of the Need/Nah Series all about Nutrition. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Registered Dietitians Stevie Lyn Smith and Kylee Van Horn and they discuss various topics including the importance of getting your period for athletes, the risks of consuming raw milk, and the role of processed foods in an athlete's diet. They di…
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Matt Meyer and Maddie Myers to discuss various fitness topics in Part 1 of their Need or Nah series. They cover glute activation, mobility, lifting weights, Pilates, cycle syncing workouts, fasted workouts and contrast therapy. The group goes through each topic and gives a Need or Nah about…
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Dependency On Exercise, Cheerleading, Sick Dance Moves
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In this episode, the Nick and Amanda are joined by Stephanie Roth-Goldberg and discuss disordered behaviors, and dependency with exercise. Stephanie is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They explore the concept of exercise addiction and the difference between addiction and dependence. They highlight signs and sympto…
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All-in Exercise Culture, Remembering Names, Con Ed
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In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including remembering names, receiving listener love, and Amanda's grievances with Con Ed. In this conversation, Amanda and Nick discuss the concept of 'all in' exercise culture and its potential harm to mental and physical health. They highlight the obsession with exercise and the inabil…
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Ultra Running for newcomers and a run clubs rant
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by special guest Justin Andreas. They discuss their recent activities, including trail running, long runs, and running in the rain. They also answer a listener question about packing a toothbrush for long runs. Coach Nick shares his grievance about run clubs being labeled as dating clubs, expr…
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Top 5 Issues We Still See in Coaching, Seeded/Seedless Watermelons, Heat Wave
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In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including communication, boundaries, vacations, watermelons, and garnering support from family for running and working out. They also share a listener review and answer a listener question. In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss five problems in the fitness coaching world. They tal…
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Fitness as you age, Inside Out 2, Tips for your longevity in fitness
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Coach Nick and Coach Amanda discuss fitness as you age and some tips to stay in the game longer. The conversation covers various topics including Instagram fake news, fitness as you age, running experiences, movies, Olympic trials, and the trend of 'raw dogging' in running culture. In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss the importance of adapting…
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The Wellness Identity Epidemic, Shoes off In the house, and Staying Motivated
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss various topics including the wellness identity epidemic, their thoughts on the Olympic trials and how they stay motivated. Additionally, they express their grievances about a New York Times article that suggests not asking guests to take off their shoes when entering a home. The conversation expl…
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Underfueling Trends, Postpartum Journey with Holley, Coaches support Moms
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by sports dietitian and personal trainer Holley Samuel to discuss postpartum return to exercise and running. They address the misinformation and harmful influence of influencers who promote underfueling during workouts. Holley shares her personal experience of exercising throughout her pregnan…
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Hashtag Healed, Anxiety/Pressure in Athletics, Cottage Cheese
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In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss Anxiety and Pressure in Athletics. They start by talking about Amanda's experience running the women's only New York City Mini 10K and Nick's long run. The hosts share listener love and answer a question about the Chicago Marathon. They also air their grievances about cottage cheese. The main theme of the ep…
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There’s No Finish Line: Amanda’s Eating Disorder Story
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In this episode, Coach Amanda shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and how it has informed her role as a coach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that eating disorders have little to do with food or physical size and that the false narrative around them can prevent people from getting the help they need. The hosts als…
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Emails, Three Exercises, and Navigating Social Media as a Coach/Influencer
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Vicky Sekely, co-host of the TrainSmartRunStrong podcast. They discuss the role of influencers in the fitness industry and the challenges of navigating social media as a coach. They highlight the prevalence of false claims and misleading information on social media, particularly among fitne…
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Amanda Takes on Brooklyn, Imposters Everywhere, Spring Energy Gels
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss imposter syndrome in fitness. They talk about their recent week, including Coach Nick being sick and dealing with frogs and Coach Amanda's recent race at Brooklyn Half. They address a listener question about the importance of cadence in running and share a positive review. They also discuss the c…
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Frogs, Tattoos, and Red/Green Flags of Coaching
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss red and green flags when hiring coaches. They also talk about the role of coaching and why it's important to hire a coach or personal trainer. The discuss how coaching goes beyond just numbers in a log; it's about having a supportive cheerleader who understands your passion for running or fitness…
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In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss their recent meet-up, listener questions, and the topic of disconnecting from numbers in the fitness world. They answer a question about their gym and run essentials, as well as what's in their post-race fuel bags. They emphasize the importance of disconnecting from numbers and the negative effects of tying …
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Things we've changed our minds about in coaching
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss things they have changed their minds about as fitness professionals. They also address a recent controversy involving an influencer who bandited a race. Coach Nick talks about how his perspective on coaching has shifted from focusing solely on achieving results to helping athletes transform as in…
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Normalized Disordered Behaviors in the Fitness Community
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss normalized disordered behaviors in the fitness industry. They share the story of how they started the podcast and their friendship. Amanda goes on a grievance about a fitness trainer of a Celebrity you all know. Overall, the conversation aims to raise awareness about disordered behaviors in the f…
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Surprising Aspects of Our Fitness and Wellness Routines
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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss surprising aspects of their fitness and wellness routines. They share their personal experiences and offer insights on topics such as not taking splits during workouts, and sticking to the same strength training routine. They also address the importance of communication and compatibility between …
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In this first episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss the topic of comparison culture in the fitness world. We get into how they got started in the fitness industry. We discuss the factors that contribute to comparison culture, such as social media and the need for validation. We also explore the harmful effects of comparison and th…
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Nick and Amanda just discuss the podcast and what we hope to bring to our audiences! Amanda Katz - Instagram Nick Klastava - Instagram Email us at- betweentwocoaches@gmail.com
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