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It’s no secret that protein is having a moment. Everywhere you turn, whether on social media or the aisles of the grocery store, protein is a hot topic of discussion. All of this talk about upping protein has people (especially athletes) confused about how much protein they actually need. Of course, protein is super important. It plays a critical role in recovery, performance, and overall health. But it shouldn't be put on a pedestal above the other macros (i.e. carbs and fat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Episode 125 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by running coach and podcaster Lindsey Hein . Lindsey is the founder of SandyBoy Productions , host of the popular I’ll Have Another Podcast , and co-host of The Relay Podcast . She's also a longtime distance runner, certified running coach, race announcer, and mom to four young boys. In this episode, we go behind the mic to talk about Lindsey’s personal journey through running, motherhood, and nutrition. From navig

In Episode 124 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by sports dietitian and multi-sport athlete Alex Larson, RD LD as we dive into two important topics: triathlon nutrition and body composition for athletes . One of the big questions we explore in this episode is whether endurance athletes should try to change their body composition and get leaner during a training cycle. If you’ve been here awhile, you know that I generally encourage athletes not to pursue weight

In Episode 123 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD , a highly respected sports dietitian and nutrition communications specialist. Marie currently is the sports RD for the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Hawks, and has previously worked with powerhouse teams including the Atlanta Braves (World Series champions in 2021), Chicago Cubs, and more. I’ve been trying to get her on my show for years, so I’m extra excited to share this con

In Episode 122 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast , I’m catching up with Lauren Thomas, an endurance athlete and Maurten’s Lead Sports Dietitian in the US, to talk all about sodium bicarbonate and other fueling strategies for athletes. Lauren and I actually go way back, as we briefly worked together over a decade ago in NYC in another dietitian's private practice. It was great to reconnect and hear all about where her life and career has taken her, including collegiate sports,

In episode 121 of The Eat For Endurance Podcast , I’m joined by fellow Sports RD and endurance athlete Natalie Robertello , MS RD CSSD of BeFueled Sports Nutrition . We tackle the one macronutrient I haven't yet focused on in the podcast…FAT. This isn’t your typical “good fats, bad fats” discussion. This is a conversation all about the importance of fats for athletes , and everything you need to know about fat as an active person. Natalie and I cover the differences betwe

In Episode 120 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Holland , a trail runner, climber, creative business owner, and all-around outdoor enthusiast based in Boulder, Colorado. Emily is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting , where she helps small business owners and creatives increase their impact. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her on the trails with her rescue dog, Kayda, or scaling rocks at her local crag. I first connected with Emil

Travel is fun, exciting, and memorable, but it can also be a huge challenge trying to navigate your fueling routine when you’re active and on-the-go. In episode 119 of the The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m sharing some of my best travel food tips for busy athletes. Whether you're vacationing, heading out for a long weekend, traveling for work, or prepping for a destination race, planning food for on the go takes a little bit of time and effort, but trust me, it makes a wo