In this episode I spoke to Dr Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon, researcher and international speaker, on her career in medicine and passion for mobility. She speaks on her philosophy, empowering her patients through movement to take control of their long-term health, and her focus on an active daily lifestyle rather than structured exercise. Mobility is only 1 of the 5 pillars of health: sleep, nutrition, mobility, social interaction and detoxification. Vonda promotes balancing mobility with res...
Nov 04, 2021•58 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, I sit down with fellow Rise Up Nutrition LLC dietitian Jenna Stranzl, our first repeat guest. Catch our previous conversation where Jenna shares her story on episode 30 of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast. Today we discuss the most rewarding parts of helping our clients overcome their fueling concerns, seeing how mindset shifts have led to huge transformations across their whole lives. Jenna and I talk about the education and experience required to become a dietitian, some o...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, I speak to the 2020 Olympic Champion in the pole vault, Katie Nageotte. She touches on her bumpy build up to the Olympics and how she overcame adversity along the way to capturing the gold medal. This adversity included her losing weight following an episode of food poisoning that she felt was detrimental to her performance: lighter is not better! Katie details her steady progression in the pole vault from high school beginnings to NCAA D2 success and into her professional caree...
Oct 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 49
In this episode I chat to Kelly, mom to one of my clients, Kendall, and we hear a parent’s perspective of walking through eating disorder recovery alongside her daughter. She speaks of the frustrations and limitations of in-person care, and how the Internet and virtual platforms offer greater accessibility to specialists and targeted treatment programs, like what we offer at Rise Up Nutrition. For Kelly, an early sign of Kendall’s eating disorder was severe constipation and GI distress, alongsid...
Oct 14, 2021•55 min•Ep. 48
In this episode I chat with professional runner Dani Shanahan about running, injury, and food of course! We chat about her recent PRs in the 5k and 10k which were followed by injury and the challenges that she has faced as she keeps the long term goal of proper recovery in mind. With that, we address nutrition changes during injury (or more appropriately I should say, nutrition changes that shouldn't happen during injury). Dani shares her enjoyment of food and we talk about how "emotional eating...
Oct 07, 2021•41 min•Ep. 47
In this episode I chat with Associate Professor and exercise scientist Dr Shona Halson on all things recovery to optimize health, performance, and training adaptation. She defines recovery as bringing the body physically and psychologically back to homeostasis, balancing out the stressors. Dr Halson advises us to plan recovery into our schedule alongside training, and periodize fatigue with the season of training to drive adaptation. She emphasizes that the good stuff happens when we rest and re...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 46
Today I interview Anna Rohrer, experienced runner and mindset and performance coach. This episode touches on it all: athletics, nutrition, and mindset! We discuss her personal experiences with running starting at a young age with success in high school being named Gatorade Girls XC Runner of the Year in 2014-2015 and 2x National Footlocker Champion, helping her land a spot on Notre Dame's XC & Track and Field teams. But this success was not achieved without many hardships along the way, incl...
Sep 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 45
In this episode I chat with Selene Yeager, host of Hit Play Not Pause, a Feisty Menopause podcast for active, performance-minded women. We talk about the realities of female athletes going through menopause, shedding light on a topic that has not been discussed for far too long! Selene is on a mission to help women continue to train and feel great in their bodies no matter their age or hormone fluctuations by educating women on what is happening to their bodies and what they can do about it... w...
Sep 16, 2021•49 min•Ep. 44
Today I chat with professional runner Angel Piccirillo about her running career including her experiences working under a female coach at the college level to a now-all female sponsored team Oiselle. We also chat about diversity in the sport of track and field including her experiences as Black American distance runner. Angel is from Homer City, outside Pittsburgh, PA. She attended and ran for Villanova University, competing in anything from the 4x400 to cross country, but now mostly focuses on ...
Sep 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 43
In this episode I chat with Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe on how runners get injured, injury myths, and pain! Brodie is from Melbourne Australia; he graduated from physiotherapy in 2012, and is on a mission to bring clear evidence-based information to runners in order for them to train smarter, reduce their risk of injuries and increase their performance safely. He is the host of the Run Smarter Podcast and the owner of the Run Smarter Physiotherapy clinic. In this episode you'll learn why Brodi...
Sep 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 42
Cali Schweikhart is a member of the Spartan Pro Team and a client of mine here at Rise Up Nutrition LLC. In today's episode we talk about her journey with athletics & nutrition and why she eventually became a client. She share's her journey & experiences working together to overcome years of disordered eating, weight cycling, and amenorrhea. I can't thank Cali enough for sharing her story to help inspire others to pursue health first, in order to pursue athletics. More about Cali: She is...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, I chat with professional runner Vanessa Fraser about her injury journey over the past 14 months, the difficulties she faced, and her ability to show up at the US Olympic Trials in May 2021. We chat about her relationship with nutrition which started around 9th grade when she had to gain weight for her health and the importance of this through her developmental years. This knowledge she gained helped shape her to the runner she is today knowing she always has to fuel to keep up w...
Aug 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 40
In this episode I chat with Andrea Szekely, rock climber and coach. We talk a lot about disordered eating in the rock climbing community and she shares her personal insight. Andrea started climbing in Hungary when she was 8 years old and competed nationally and internationally for 20 years. She has coached youth climbers of all levels since 2011. She has an MBA from IE University and a degree in Psychology from Stanford University. She currently resides in Boulder, CO, where she works for a smal...
Aug 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 39
Today's episode is a conversation about the importance of hormones for performance and health with sports endocrinologist Dr. Nicky Keay. We chat about hormones affected in RED-S, low energy availability, and even peri-menopause; what to monitor and how they affect us; and exciting updates on the use of Artificial Intelligence in understanding and tracking our hormones. Dr Nicky’s aim is to redefine optimal health and fitness for the individual. Her approach integrates all aspects of her profess...
Aug 05, 2021•58 min•Ep. 38
This episode features an amazing conversation with Neely Gracey, professional runner, business owner/running coach, and mother of 2! We chat about her experiences with running and pregnancy, one planned and one unplanned during a time of professional running and what this meant for her. We also reflect back on her running in college and importantly discuss her relationship with food throughout the years. Neely shares with us 4 key nutrition messages that have helped her body recover well, run st...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 37
Less than one year ago, Lisa Wilson thought she migh be done competing. But one last shot landed her an OT Qualifying mark bringing her to a 5th place in the Hammer throw at the US Olympic Track & Field Trials this past June 2021, with a personal record of 70.9 meters at age 33. Aside from being an elite athlete, Lisa is also my former teammate, roommate, and still friend from our days competing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. At the time of her graduation, she held school record...
Jul 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 36
Megan & David Roche are run coaches at Some Work All Play (SWAP) where they train some of the country's top endurance athletes. Today we talk about their coaching philosophies, the importance of fueling and prevention of low energy availability, prevalence of disordered eating in female athletes, what data tracking helps or hurts us, and so much more! Follow Megan & David on instagram @meg_runs_happy and @addiedoesstuff or check them out at www.swaprunning.com Official (and very impressi...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
Today I chat with Megan Flanagan, MPH, Certified Personal Trainer, and founder of Strong Runner Chicks. Megan started Strong Runner Chicks, a women's running community dedicated to educate, empower, and connect. when she was a D1 collegiate distance runner. It has since grown into providing ample resources, podcasts, and even in-person events to female runners. Megan is also a certified personal trainer, has a Master's of Public Health, and is a worksite wellness consultant so we chat a lot abou...
Jul 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 34
The title says it all and I don't want to spoil it! To join the waitlist for our Rise Up Nutrition Coaching program & learn more head to: www.riseupnutritionrun.com/groupcoaching Don't wait...spots are limited (for real, I value individualized nutrition and can only take a few people a month!) Or book a call to learn more about the Female Athlete System of Transformation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Jul 01, 2021•33 min•Ep. 33
In todays episode I address what "diet culture" is, how many of us are exposed to it, and a recent experience where I did my best to fight off diet culture comments. I hope this provides you inspiration for how you can do the same! For nutrition coaching please visit www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com Follow on Instagram @Female.Athlete.Nutrition or on Facebook with the Female Athlete Nutrition group See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Jun 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 32
Today's episode is a conversation with Sarah Cowart, academic coach for athletes. Sarah is the owner of Sideline Confessions where she helps parents and student athletes navigate the academic process to play sports in college. No matter your sport or current GPA she will help you focus in on the necessary steps to be prepared and achieve your dream of collegiate sports! I love this conversation because as a dietitian that works with many student athletes, including those in high school with drea...
Jun 17, 2021•38 min•Ep. 31
This episode features Jenna Sranzl, sports dietitian and nutrition coach here at Rise Up Nutrition LLC. Jenna has been a part of the Rise Up Nutrition team since January of 2021 helping to fuel female athletes. In this episode she tells her personal journey of becoming a dietitian, which includes recovery from anorexia while in college. I love Jenna's honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and strength - exactly why she is so helpful to our clients. If you are interested in working with Jenna, be...
Jun 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 30
Today's episode is a brave account of a collegiate runner's experiences with disordered eating throughout her life. Jaden is also a client of mine at Rise Up Nutrition LLC. Jaden's story of disordered eating begins at a very young age, as early as 6th grade. And sadly her journey with disordered eating ended with a diagnosis of osteoporosis and medical disqualification from running. Don't worry ... something good comes out of this story: Jaden found my services, has transformed her relationship ...
May 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 29
This episode features two guests from the Eating Recovery Center (ERC), Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, CEDS the Denver regional medical director and Meredith Nisbet, MS, LMFT, CEDS licensed therapist and member of the ERC Clinical Response Team. We talk about what eating disorders are, how they present themselves, and how treatment at the Eating Recover Center can help. We also break down some myths regarding eating disorders and treatment, including discussions on body neutrality vs. body acc...
May 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 28
In this episode I chat with Jonathan Levitt, Jonathan is the sales manager and endurance team manager at InsideTracker, helping athletes navigate their journey towards optimal health and performance. We chat a lot about how InsideTracker, the personalized nutrition system that analyzes data from your blood DNA and habits can help athletes and people of all walks of life. And we also chat about Jonathan's personal journey with running as a marathoner and ultra-runner, and his journey with nutriti...
May 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 27
Today I chat with fellow dietitian Reshaunda Thornton RD, CSSD, consultant, Tedx Speaker, Author, and Podcast host. Reshaunda has her own private practice, Better Vessel, located in St. Louis Missouri, and educates and empowers people across the globe through her podcast "The Dietitians Against Diets". Today we discuss how she became "against diets", how she motivates and inspires her clients to live healthier lives. We also talk about our careers as dietitians, how as athletes we are motivated ...
May 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 26
In today's episode I chat with Rebecca Cawood, fellow Registered Dietitian Nutritionist about eating disorders, orthorexia, weight neutrality, body diversity and our personal experiences of disordered eating as Dietitians. Rebecca works at the Eating Disorder Center of Montana in Bozeman, Montana. She works with patients in the outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization levels of eating disorder treatment. She completed a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition with a ...
Apr 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 25
This episode features a client of the Female Athlete System of Transformation, Anna, who is a nationally qualified bodybuilder, a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Anna shares her experiences of amenorrhea, eating, and training as an athlete in an aesthetic sport. She came to my services to help recover her amenorrhea but in doing so was able to address some deeper issues of disordered eating, body image concerns, and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). Anna shares her experiences a...
Apr 15, 2021•29 min•Ep. 24
Today I talk with one of my idols in the field of Sports Nutrition, Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD. Nancy was one of the first ever sports dietitians so having her on this episode is a thrill. We talk about her career, where she started and where sports nutrition is now, as well as advice for athletes and female athletes. Nancy is a trusted food coach, nutrition educator, mentor, and sought after speaker, both nationally and internationally. Nancy has a private sport nutrition practice located in the Bo...
Apr 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 23
This conversation is with Olympic Track & Field athlete Carrie Tollefson. We chat about her journey with nutrition as a high level athletes and how her relationship with food & weight was always a positive one, focusing on fueling more! We also dive into some deeper conversations about our relationship with body weights and scales as well as her viewpoint on broadcasting and comments made about women's bodies. BIO: Carrie was a 13-time State Champion: eight in track and five in cross cou...
Apr 01, 2021•52 min•Ep. 22
