Are you stumped by the menu when you are eating out? Do you struggle between choosing a healthy option or one you really want. Let’s talk about this.

Forget the traditional family dinner. It’s not working for everyone. But there is a secret to building those family bonds over food. Try these tips to make mealtime a feel good time.

Let’s talk about professional growth and how that happens over breaking bread. It’s better than the golf course.

I ate at McDonalds for 30 days. Here’s what happened.

In today’s Share A Meal podcast I reveal the truth about eating at McDonalds for 30 days. Do you want to learn more? Go to my Instagram @mcdonaldstudy which documents my experience. 

I was a dieter and had bad eating habits. This is my journey to Share A Meal. 

This is Dr. Nyree, in this podcast I talk about my journey with food. It was a roller coaster that included cultural stressors (being Armenian), family habits, and fad diets. Find out how I learned to incorporate Share A Meal into my life and how it helps me connect with myself every day.

In this episode, Olympian Amanda Sobhy shares their personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and changing their relationship with food, carbs, and their body. She reveals the transformative power of creating a food calendar and how it positively impacts all aspects of life. We also explore how she maximized her training potential through proper nutrition and listening to her body's signals. Join us for an inspiring conversation on achieving a healthier mindset and realizing your true training potential.

Amanda Sobhy is an American squash player. A five-time national champion, she was the first U.S.-born player to reach the top five in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world rankings. She reached a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in October 2021 after reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 British Open and the 2021 CIB Egyptian Open, and winning the 2021 Oracle Netsuite Open. Her relationship with Dr. Nyree started around 2017 after she was diagnosed with a 30% partial tear in her right plantar fascia and had ruptured her left achilles. 

Food creates connection and builds a commonality with others. Sharing a meal sparks conversation and bonding. Food gives you the opportunity to engage with others. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Jesse Wright to the podcast to discuss fostering this as a habit and more!

Jesse K. Wright, founder of the Balance The Bar initiative, is a  high performance consultant, Amazon best-selling author, coach, and public speaker. His career has spanned over two decades in the team sport culture, including working with organizations in the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and in private sports training. His passion lies in helping young professionals grow and advance in their careers and lives. 

What You Will Learn:

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Sharing a meal is a fantastic way to foster connection and build bonds, however as an essential part of the livelihood of professional athletes, Food & Nutrition are topics that need to be taken seriously and handled with care. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Jesse Engelbrecht to the podcast to discuss how athletes can mindfully approach the topic.

Jesse Engelbrecht, founder of “SportMind” is a former athlete, podcast host, and high performance coach in English Squash who is passionate about mental toughness. He has a master’s degree in sport’s psychology, and works with athletes to focus hone on their overall health, leading from the mind. 

What You Will Learn:

• Misguided Mentalities surrounding Food for Athletes

• “Negative” Visualization and its benefits

• The 4 “A”s for Optimizing the Mind

• How to Train the Mind and Prevent Brain Fog

• Meal Planning for those in an Individual Sport (Like Squash)

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Sharing a meal is well known to bring business professionals together, but many top-level executives are too busy to put the necessary focus on their nutrition. Allowing food to be dictated mindfully instead of hastily is key to maximizing functionality. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Emily Lucking to the podcast to discuss how executives and high level professionals can approach the topic with care.

Emily is the owner and founder of “Power Center Coaching”, and a former attorney in family law. She works heavily with executives and entrepreneurs who find themselves dealing with burnout, loneliness, and need guidance on maintaining a healthy mental space regarding their diet and mental wellness. 

What You Will Learn:

• Issues High-Level Executives Face Surrounding Food

• How Business-Minds can treat their mentalities in the same way as Athletes

• Active Ways to “Ground” Yourself and return to your space

• Tips for “Clearing the Calendar” and delegating tasks

• How to Eat Well while Attending Social Events

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Sharing a Meal with a large group, also known as the “Team Meal” is standard practice for professional sports teams around the world. While important, the value of the Team Meal goes well beyond the nutritional elements. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Dr. Jarrod Spencer to the podcast to discuss how non-athletes can take the benefits of Team Meal and incorporate them into their own lives.

Dr. Jarrod Spencer, speaker and author of “Mind of the Athlete”, is passionate about improving the emotional health of athletes and business leaders. His message is “Clearer mind, better performance.” He helps people to build up their skills in their mental toolbox in order to become the best and healthiest possible version of themselves.

What You Will Learn:

• What is a “Team Meal” and how it works

• The Importance of Unity & Touch

• When to Hold One Another Accountable during Meals

• The Various Negative Effects of Phones at Mealtime

• Psychology Restaurants Use on Customers

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