Afternoon Snack

Afternoon Snack

By Meredith Root and Alex ParkerHealth & FitnessNutritionMental Health
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Afternoon Snack episodes

  • Your Brain on Habits: The Science of Daily Routines

    If you've ever felt curious about how some things become SO automatic, this episode is for you! Habits are an evolved tool that free up brain space and resources for more mentally demanding tasks. But the same mechanism that makes useful habits mindless can also unlock some bad habits too. We talk about all of them, how the come to be, and where to intervene if we want to change them.


    💪 Train With Us:

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    Get bonus episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access by supporting us on Patreon 👉 ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/teamtactic

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Life Lately: An Unfiltered Update

    This one's for The Mollys! In this episode, we give you the low down on what we've been up to and what we are working hard on personally, professionally, and athletically. At the top of that list is a very small, very needy little fur ball.


    💪 Train With Us:

    Get access to expertly designed daily workouts at ⁠www.tacticworksout.com⁠


    🥦 Need Personalized Nutrition Support?

    Work 1-on-1 with a coach to tailor your nutrition to your goals at ⁠www.tacticmethod.com⁠


    💥 Want More?

    Get bonus episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access by supporting us on Patreon 👉 ⁠www.patreon.com/teamtactic

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Back to Basics: Nutrition Basics for Everyday Athletes

    Whether you lift weights, run, bike, or do all of the above, your body needs the right fuel. In this episode, we are breaking down the core nutrition principles every active person should know.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to balance carbs, protein, and fats for performance

    • What and when to eat around workouts

    • Key micronutrients for energy and recovery

    • Hydration and electrolyte tips

    • Common myths about workout nutrition

      🔗 Resources Mentioned:

      • Precision Nutrition: Macronutrient Basics

      • International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stand on Protein

      • Eatright.org – Nutrition Tips for Active People

      • Hydration Guidelines – National Academy of Sports Medicine

      • Micronutrient Recommendations – NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

        No gimmicks, no tricks, no short cuts! Just real good basic information to help you get the most out of the movement you love to do.

        🎧 Listen now and fuel up!


        💪 Train With Us:

        Get access to expertly designed daily workouts at www.tacticworksout.com


        🥦 Need Personalized Nutrition Support?

        Work 1-on-1 with a coach to tailor your nutrition to your goals at www.tacticmethod.com


        💥 Want More?

        Get bonus episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes access by supporting us on Patreon 👉 www.patreon.com/teamtactic

        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

        1 hr 37 min
      • Social Media Blast from the Past - Regrets and Redos

        In this episode, we take a very cringy walk down memory lane as we reflect on our social media presence and posts from yester-year and how we have grown and evolved to our stances on similar topics today.


        You can find the mentioned social media posts in order here:


        https://www.instagram.com/p/CREh-rpBnnm/?igsh=MXhvbjUzMDI1YnZqdA==


        https://www.instagram.com/p/BuC7xgPAfgO/?igsh=ZmR4OTI3NzE1eXBz


        https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYnIc5gF7Z/?igsh=dHl1NDUzMnRhOWZu


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KRvgjAcM2/?igsh=MWJqdzcxZGFmdjJqag==


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yCl5AAgP5/?igsh=bDJnbTE1dDFzZndx


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B52rMFlANgc/?igsh=MmdtOGl3aDNvbXFq


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_NUTegc4M/?igsh=cHF3Nmk4NTc4Ynp4


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_eJlCnZ8t/?igsh=MTEwbmgwZWJhbWMyYw==


        https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DifKTnqt4/?igsh=MWozejdrejU0OWFtaw==


        You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠.


        If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠⁠.

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        1 hr 24 min
      • The Road to Wilmington 70.3 - Training Reflections and Tri Prep Tips

        In this episode, we dive deep into Alex's training and prep for her second Half-Ironman. Wilmington 70.3 comes almost a year after Indian Wells 70.3 and offers an enormous opportunity for improvement. Some of the topics we discuss:

        • Sustainability in training for long events
        • Overcoming setbacks in the process
        • Nutrition lessons and best practices
        • Gear recommendations
        • Advice for novice racers
        • and a lot more!
        • Follow along on October 25th as Alex takes on this challenge!

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          You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


          If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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          1 hr 27 min
        • Alexis Croucher on Mental Work, Rewiring Old Patterns, and Aging Authentically

          This week we are joined by long time Tactic community member, Alexis Croucher, who has an incredible story of self discovery and evolution throughout her adult years. She's a Gen X lez who came out late in life due to... well, the times. And Catholic school.

          There is a repeating story line in this episode. Hardship ➡️ learning ➡️ forgiveness ➡️ hard work ➡️ happiness.

          We are grateful for Alexis and her openness with us both in her work with us and in this sharing! Enjoy!

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          You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

          If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          1 hr 29 min
        • Back to Basics: Strength and Conditioning Training

          In this episode of The Afternoon Snack Podcast, we are going back to the basics with training. Specifically strength and conditioning training. From the core pillars of strength training to the fundamentals of aerobic conditioning, this episode has it all. We bust some myths along the way and give you our best recommendation for getting started with a mixed training approach!


          Oh yea, and if you feel motivated to get going - you can jump into our 100 Day Fitness Challenge going on now!


          You can also support our work on Patreon and get access to exclusive member's only content, podcasts, and blogs.


          And if you have the fitness dialled but need a little help with nutrition, we do that too! You can sign up for nutrition coaching here.

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          1 hr 12 min
        • 20 Years of Progress and Bickering in Women’s Fitness Research

          Over the last two decades, women’s fitness research has evolved from being an afterthought to a growing field of interest. In this episode, we explore how science is finally catching up with the female body, the double-edged sword of social media, the legacy of early contributors, and what gaps still need to be filled. If you care about evidence-based training, women’s health, and the truth behind the trends, this one’s for you!


          You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠.


          If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠⁠⁠.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          1 hr 22 min
        • Behind the Finish Line: Competition, Conflict, and Connection in Relationships

          In this deeply honest anniversary episode, we pull back the curtain on our relationship, sharing the real challenges and triumphs that come with loving, living, and competing together. From the highs of competing side by side to the lows of conflict and self-doubt, we explore how identity, vulnerability, and communication have shaped us as we have grown together and occasionally apart.


          You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠.


          If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠⁠.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          1 hr 37 min
        • The Tour de France Femmes, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, and Pedaling Through the Double Standard

          Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's win at the 2025 Tour de France Femme was an incredible display of cycling prowess and dominance but also put women's bodies, health, and sporting double standards back under the microscope. Can women just be athletes? Or do they have to always been an athlete AND a model of health. This episode will leave you thinking about these questions and your own bias when viewing women and women's sports.


          You can support us on Patreon AND get access to members' only content by ⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠.


          If you want to work with us, you can check out our ⁠⁠nutrition coaching⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠fitness programming⁠⁠.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          1 hr 26 min

        About Afternoon Snack

        From the publisher's feed

        Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs…

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