On today's episode, I have an extremely special guest on the show, Thomas Bailey (you may know him as Tommie Runz)! Tommie is a runner, podcast host of the "run eat sleep" show, creator on Instagram and Youtube, 2:46 marathon runner, and most importantly, a warrior over much life adversity. Tommie is one of the most inspirational people in the running community you will ever hear from. Today, we get the honor of hearing his wisdom. Tommie is all about being our real, authentic selves with each other; life isn't easy, and we need to know that we aren't alone. Tommie speaks about his victory over substance use and how sobriety has changed his life and made him the runner he is today. We talk about his running journey after becoming sober and how running is one of the most incredible parallels to life's ups and downs. We also discuss his journey with being vegan, and how that has shaped his performance and life. There are MANY incredible lessons and words of wisdom to gain from this episode, and you will not want to miss it. If you are going through any challenge right now, or just need a reminder that you are strong and capable, this episode is for you. Tommie is an absolute light in this community, and you will definitely want to check out his content and pages! And, you will leave this episode feeling inspired to live life one day at a time.

Website: https://www.tommierunz.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TommieRunz/videos

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Gaw1HVUrzVAhObqNKzQSe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz/

Hello Friends! Today's episode is a highly requested one - my marathon training experience, updates, and Q&A! I dive into my journey with deciding to run a marathon, how I approached training and nutrition, and I answered your frequently asked questions! I will definitely be filming another marathon episode, likely after the race. Make sure to follow my instagram and reach out to me! I love hearing from you and talking with you all. If you are training for a marathon, this episode is for you! Enjoy!

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In today's episode, I have the privilege of talking with Madi Alyse, NASM-CPT, LLC. Madi is a personal trainer and wellness coach who has overcome adversity and struggles with disordered eating and now works to inspire others; she is a living testimony to God's goodness and the fact that true recovery is possible. She now is a content creator and trainer with an instagram, youtube channel, and podcast. Madi shares her story and background with underfueling, fitness, and how she cultivated food freedom. She goes into her story with going all in, and how it has been a journey to get where she is today. We talk about how to overcome disordered eating and go into essential mindset shifts that need to happen when working toward recovery. We also discuss aspects of recovery from HA. This episode is packed full of wisdom, joy, and love, and you will NOT want to miss listening to this one! To work with Madi, you can visit her Instagram profile or the link below and send her a message through the link in her bio. Enjoy the episode!

Madi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madialysefitness/

Work with Madi: https://linktr.ee/madialysefit

Madi's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@madialysefitness

Madi's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hAgnVWb55bNxGuHCYHSbO

Today, I have the privilege of having Mary Molina, who founded Lola Snacks, on the show! We talk all about gut health and how she founded her company and snack brand. She shares her inspiring story about how she created her snacks during a time of gut health struggles within her family. She also details the science behind her ingredients and why lola snacks are so unique from other gut health-promoting snacks! Lola snacks offers various energy bars packed with prebiotics and probiotics, and have helped many individuals improve gut health and IBS symptoms. We also talk about the importance of incorporating certain foods that promote gut health into the diet, and active dietary steps we can take to reduce unpleasant symptoms and enhance wellbeing. She is truly inspiring and so passionate about this topic, and her DM's are always open! You can connect with her through Instagram, and buy their products online!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolasnacks/

Website: https://lolasnacks.com/pages/heres-our-story-with-sunny-anderson

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an.athletes.apron/

Hello and welcome back to another episode! In honor of NEDA week last week, I recorded an episode on a topic many of you requested, answering the question, "why do so many runners have a history of an eating disorder?" I dive into research on personality traits and risk factors that predispose one to develop an eating disorder, including perfectionism. I also look at personality links between endurance athletes and those with disordered eating (hint: there's a lot!). As always, I am not a doctor yet. If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to a professional for help. You are worth it! 

On another note, I hope you enjoy my new podcast image and introduction! The image was created by the lovely Hannah Marie (lifewithhannahj on instagram). She is super talented - go give her a follow and love! 

Enjoy the episode, and as always, reach out anytime! I love hearing from you! 

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Today I have a very special guest, Julia Flynn! Julia and I grew up together, and I have gotten to witness her love for running grow and flourish as she grew older. From a young age, I can remember Julia running while my little "sister" (listen for details!) would bike along side of her. Ever since she was little, she has had a passion and low for the sport. This passion and love took her far - she excelled in running during school, won the Junior Olympics, and now runs for Stanford. She is not only speedy, but she is smart! In this episode, we detail her running story, share some memories from our childhood, talk about fueling, and most importantly, talk about injury. Julia shares her experience moving across the country to begin running at a new school, and how she navigated injury as a Freshman. We talk about mindset shifts and affirmations she practiced while injured. We also talk about finding identity during injury, and she offers practical advice on how to navigate identity outside of sport. In fact, her injury led to the development of her very own podcast, The Amazing People Podcast! Julia is a positive and compassionate individual, and you will not want to miss this episode. If you are dealing with an injury or feel lost in identity, this episode is for you. Be sure to go check out The Amazing People Podcast for more incredible content! 

Julia's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/13pFAZZYHu6UylynesUb8J?si=73dd509b86344e39 

Hello friends! This was one of my favorite solo episodes to film. If you have been following my Instagram for a while now, you know I love all things gut health. It is SO important! Today, to wrap up my three-part gut health series, I did a deep dive into the literature on nutritional psychiatry and the gut-brain connection, and answered your questions! If you've ever wondered what a healthy gut looks like, how the gut communicates with the brain, how mental health affects gut health (and vice versa), and why we feel butterflies in our stomachs, this episode is the place for you! Join me in a comprehensive journey looking at the little critters we call our second brain. It's time to geek out together! 

Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Psychobiotic-Revolution-Science-Gut-Brain-Connection/dp/142621846X

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an.athletes.apron/ 

Welcome back to the second episode of my "all about gut health" series! Today, I have an incredibly special guest on the show - Ali Feller. You may know her as "Ali On The Run." She is a race announcer, podcaster, runner, and such an inspiring person! Ali shares her insight on gut health through her experiences living and running with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD is a chronic gastrointestinal disease that affects 1.6 million Americans each year, including Ali and I. I am a huge advocate for raising awareness for IBD and am overjoyed to have Ali on the show to share her experience. Ali provides insight into her running story, her IBD story, shares lots of fun tidbits, and of course, shares compassionate, warm, and loving wisdom. This episode contains wonderful advice on some ways to cope with the emotional aspect of IBD and also some running tips as well (always carry toilet paper!). To hear Ali's full story with IBD, you can check out her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eiqdyjk8qFKWwm4Hgdvq6 

I am more than delighted and thrilled to have Ali as a guest in my gut health series. She is truly and inspiration and light for so many runners and those who deal with chronic health conditions. You can check out Ali's platforms below, and you won't want to miss this episode! 

https://aliontherunblog.com/

Hello Friends! Today begins my 3 episode series: All About Gut Health! 

Some of you may know that I am a Ph.D. student who has a love for conducting research on the gut-brain connection. Gut health is so important, and I will be posting a 3 part series sharing gut health stories from two inspiring athletes, Sonia P, and Ali Feller. Then, for my final episode, I will talk all about the research on the gut-brain axis, share my personal gut health story, and answer YOUR gut health questions! 

Today, I have a wonderful guest, Sonia. Sonia is a Division 1 runner who has an inspiring story of how she dealt with gut health issues due to underfueling, overcame underfueling, and healed her gut. We talk in-depth about how intentional or unintentional underfueling or "clean eating" can impact one's gut microbiome and lead to GI distress that impacts many areas of one's life. Sonia gives many words of wisdom and gives great advice on how healing your relationship with food can heal your gut. If you have ever dealt with gut issues or underfueling, or are interested in gut health, this episode is for you! You can connect with Sonia and see her wonderful content on her Instagram, linked below! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniaspeedyvibez/

Today, I have a very special guest on the show, Brooke! Brooke is also known as The Fem Sports Nutritionist. Brooke has a Master of Science (M.S.) in clinical nutrition, and works with athletes to maximize performance and overcome underfueling! Brooke first shares her personal story about disordered eating and underfueling and how she became invested in sports nutrition. We then talk all things sports nutrition! We cover important topics, such as signs and symptoms of underfueling, the common and rare ones, and signs and symptoms of low iron. Then, we have a great discussion about how to overcome underfueling in a practical, long-lasting, and sustainable way. Brooke shares incredible insight and wisdom into maximizing potential as an athlete through nutrition. She brings such positive energy and you won't want to miss this episode! You can connect with her and work with her through her Instagram, linked below! 

https://www.instagram.com/thefemsportsource/

Enjoy!