In today’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Audrey Lee, a performance and plant-based sports nutrition coach with a PhD in exercise sport science and a Master’s Degree in nutrition. Dr. Lee emphasizes the importance of self-care, recovery, and positivity in achieving a balanced lifestyle. Audrey shares her personal journey and how she incorporates mindfulness into her daily routine, allowing her to be more present and connected to her body. The conversation also explores the dangers of overtraining and the need for breaks for mental and physical development. Audrey and Chris discuss the transformative power of optimism and gratitude, and the ways to cultivate such a mindset. Tune in to hear an inspirational story of how to lead a fulfilling life through exercise, nutrition, and positivity.

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Discussion Points:

• Dr. Lee discusses her passion for fitness, nutrition, and positivity
• Exercise as a form of self-love 
• Negative impacts of overtraining on health
• Importance of being present and understanding personal needs 
• How mindfulness improves performance in life
• Optimism and gratitude as tools for positivity
• Finding joy in fitness and building gradual habits
• Being present and understanding personal needs
• Balancing physical and mental stress with rest and recovery
• The positive impact of living in the moment
• Cultivating optimism requires time and conscious effort
• Recognizing patterns of positivity and practicing gratitude
• Finding passion in fitness and recalibrating life perspective
• Share this episode with someone who might benefit!

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