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GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the conversation around them often lacks nuance and is rarely discussed through the lens of active people. That’s exactly why I’m doing a 3-part podcast series all about GLP-1 medications, with athletes in mind . In this series, you’ll hear from three dietitians who regularly work with GLP-1 agonists and each bring a unique clinical and personal perspective to the conversation. Together, these episodes explore how GLP-1 medicat

Spring triathlon season is officially here, and for those who compete, everything is starting to feel real  again. The long rides are getting longer, brick workouts are back on the calendar, and race day is inching closer. But while many athletes focus on swim splits, bike watts, and run pacing, triathlon nutrition is often what determines whether your day comes together or falls apart. Unlike a standalone run, swim, or cycling event, long-course triathlon fueling is a three

What happens when your identity as an athlete evolves, but your passion for movement, innovation, and challenge stays the same? In episode 134 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Jennifer Maxwell , co-founder of PowerBar and creator of J AMBAR , for a conversation about running, entrepreneurship , fueling a large, active family, and finding new passions later in life. Jennifer helped launch the global bar category back in 1985 when she co-founded PowerBar with he

What if your low energy or stubborn performance plateau have little to do with your training and everything to do with your thyroid?  In episode 133 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP to break down thyroid health for athletes. Katie is a Registered Dietitian and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner who specializes in complex chronic illness. Through her practice, Gut Honest Truth , she focuses on the identi

As a working parent, it often feels like a daily scramble to get meals on the table while also making sure I’m fueling myself well during busy days. Between work, school pickups, activities, my own training, and everything else, there isn’t always time to cook completely  from scratch. That’s where having a few strategic meal prep shortcuts on hand can make a huge  difference. Meal planning also helps, if nothing else to eliminate the dreaded "what's for dinner" question. Me

With so many new sports nutrition brands and supplements hitting the market, how do you know what’s actually  worth using? In episode 132 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by sports dietitian and founder of Featherstone Nutrition , Meghann Featherstun , for a conversation about sports nutrition trends for 2026. You might remember her from episode 76 where we talked about how to carb load before a race. That’s a great episode too, so check it out! New products come

My oldest daughter turned 9 yesterday (how did that happen?!), and it got me thinking not just about her growth, but mine too. Stick with me for a minute, because I want to share a story that I think will resonate with many of you. Long before having kids, I fell in love with distance running , specifically road half marathons and marathons. At first, I wasn't chasing PRs. I was chasing the empowered, joyful feelings that running gave me , and I was pleasantly surprised when

What if the fueling strategy you’ve followed for years is no longer the one that best supports your performance?   In episode 131  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast ,  I’m joined by elite ultrarunner and coach Zach Bitter  for a thoughtful conversation about his experience with both low and high carb fueling. Zach has broken World and American Records in the 100-mile distance, competed for Team USA at the World 100K Championships, and holds multiple national titles across ultr

“Healthy, happy, and balanced athletes are the ones that make it across the finish line again and again throughout a long career and leave a legacy” - Jessie Diggins Jessie Diggins is currently competing in her fourth and final Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. I interviewed her back in January 2021 , just one week after her historic Tour de Ski win on some of the same Italian mountains she's skiing on now.  Since our recording, Jessie has become the most accomplished cross

Wondering what you can realistically do to stay healthy during training, travel, and sick season? That's what Laura Ligos (AKA, The Sassy Dietitian ) and I discuss in Episode 130  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. This episode is not about immune “hacks” or doing more. Instead, we break down what actually supports immune health from a nutrition and lifestyle perspective, and explore where athletes often get tripped up when training, underfueling, poor sleep, and life stress

Stress is a topic I’ve discussed with nearly every client I have ever worked with in the last 11+ years as a Registered Dietitian. It’s something I personally struggle with too. Stress often comes from caregiving, work, life events, health challenges, relationships, finances, past trauma, and domestic or global events. It can also come from underfueling, poor sleep, and exercise (especially overtraining). An important thing to understand about stress is that it’s cumulative.

In  Episode 129  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by ultrarunner, coach, and host of The Everyday Ultra Podcast , Joe Corcione .   Joe’s story is not the typical “natural-born athlete” narrative. He was never active growing up, and he struggled with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult. But as Joe puts it, “You can become someone new if you’re willing to do the work.” This work gradually helped him get sober, finish over 25 ultramarathons, coach runn

Welcome to Season 8 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! In Episode 128, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-C for an important conversation about exercise dependence , a pattern of compulsive movement that can threaten an athlete’s mental and physical health. I heard Leslie speak on this topic at a conference and immediately knew I wanted to bring her on the show. This is partly because I struggled with exercise dependence in the past, and

Happy New Year, everyone! I'm back with one last bonus episode of The Eat for Endurance Podcast to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like to work with a sports dietitian nutritionist. In this episode, I walk through how I work with athletes inside my private practice, from start to finish. I discuss: My background and credentials (all dietitians are nutritionists, but not vice versa) Who 1:1 sports nutrition coaching  is best for How long clients typic

The holiday season can be joyful and meaningful, but let’s be honest, it also presents its fair share of challenges. Work and school schedules shift. Travel may enter the picture. Cookies and sweets appear in every direction. Emotions (both positive and negative) run high. And many people start wondering how to navigate holiday nutrition without feeling out of control. You might notice some of these normalized behaviors creeping in: “Saving up” calories before big meals Viewi

The off-season can (and should!) be a mentally and physically restorative time for athletes. But it can also be incredibly confusing  when it comes to nutrition. Your training volume drops, your routine shifts, and without the structure of a clear training plan, it’s easy to feel a bit lost with your fueling. Maybe you’re taking time off after a big race. Maybe you’re still active, but logging fewer hours than during peak season. No matter what your training looks like right

I don’t know about you, but the combo of Halloween and Daylight Savings Time really kicked my butt last week. Add in the fact that my youngest got sick with pneumonia that weekend (and stayed home from school all week), and I needed all  the help I could get!  I knew that if we didn't map out a meal plan, I'd be hit with the dreaded "what's for dinner" question every night and subsequent panic would follow. Even as a sports dietitian who helps athletes plan meals for a living

Episode 127  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast is the final show of the year, and I'm dedicating it to all of you , my listeners, clients, and Fuel for Life Crew  members. You all sent me so many amazing nutrition questions and stories over the past few months, and I spend this episode answering and reading all of them. I cover a wide range of athlete nutrition topics, from fueling basics and gut training, to how to calculate calorie needs, navigate mindset struggles, and mor

I just got back from my first international trip in nine years. I spent a week exploring Portugal with my best friend Sarah, who I rarely get to see. Even more exciting? I traveled solo! No kids, no husband…what a foreign concept. I know this is a little different from my usual blog content, but I wanted to share how I approach nutrition and movement while traveling, without losing sight of fun and flexibility. Portugal is also such a hot destination right now, so you’ll ge

In  Episode 126  of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by fertility experts Laura Ligos , Registered Dietitian and founder of The Sassy Dietitian , and Danielle Kepics , Physician Assistant and founder of Empowered Mind + Body . Together, they run The Unconventional Collaborative , a virtual mastermind focused on supporting practitioners, coaches, and trainers looking to elevate their work (I'm a member myself).   In this episode, we dive into a topic that’s often ove