That Psyched Runner

Do you consider yourself a plant-based endurance athlete? Have you ever considered becoming a plant-based athlete? If so, this episode is for you! Today, I have an amazing guest on the show, Stella Bloom (vegstella as you may know her). She is a plant-based runner who shares yummy vegan recipes and promotes a healthy relationship with food as a plant-based athlete. We talk about Stella's journey to becoming vegan,  her reasons why, and how it has changed different aspects of her life. We talk about how to fuel as a plant-based runner, especially paying attention to specific nutrients that may be harder to get when one is plant-based. Stella gives her tips and tricks on how to fuel as a vegan athlete, as well as where to start if you are considering becoming plant based. We also talk about when one should maybe refrain from going plant-based, especially if it facilitates an unhealthy relationship with food. This is such an informative episode with so much good content! Stella is a light, and you should definitely connect with her and check out all her wonderful content!

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vegstella 

In today's episode, I interview a very special guest, Holley Samuel, founder of Holley Fueled Nutrition! Holley has an incredible story of her journey with running, her relationship with food, how she became interested in dietetics, and how she established her platforms. She has her own podcast, "Holley Fueled Nutrition Podcast," and an Instagram, where she posts helpful nutrition and training tips for runners. Currently, Holley is a runner who is passionate about working with athletes on their nutrition to help fuel their goals and promote a healthy relationship with food. 

Today we talk all things individualized nutrition as an athlete! After discussing Holley's story, we talk about how harmful it is to base your needs on what you see on social media. We discuss factors that impact your metabolism and why it differs between individuals, and how to incorporate individualized nutrition as an athlete. We also highlight the importance of avoiding comparison & recognizing that your needs are unique. Holley offers fantastic and wise advice, and you truly will not want to miss this episode! You can hear more nutrition advice from Holley on her podcast, see positive food and running content on her Instagram, and connect with her if you are interested in working with her! She is truly a light in the running community, and I highly recommend checking out her content! 

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/73QyYBZVurPJ7K5E8DRpoS

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

Website: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/

Today I have the honor of hosting Kayla Devine, MSW, athlete coach, and eating disorder recovery coach! Kayla shares a bit of her story, how she became interested in the field of coaching and social work, and what she does for her career. We talk all things sports, exercise, recovery, mindset shifts, and making peace with yourself and your body. She is extremely wise and gives great advice to anyone who is active or in recovery from an eating disorder.  You can connect with Kayla and/or receive her services through her Instagram and website! You will not want to miss this episode. 

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

Website: www.kayladevine.com 

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode! Today, I have a wonderful conversation with a very special guest, Caroline Beard. Caroline is a nursing major who runs D1 cross country and track. We talk all about her journey with finding her calling in nursing, running, the hardships she faced, how she overcame these hardships, recovery, running, fueling, and SO MUCH MORE! This episode is truly a beautiful one and Caroline shares some incredible advice. We especially discuss the importance of flexibility in life, and how to persevere when life gets tough. We also talk about the importance of fueling as an athlete - P.S. it is okay to eat more than everyone around you ;) Finally, we talk about a life centered around Jesus and how we can bring glory to Him through our sports, careers, and even through struggle. 

This is an episode you will not want to miss! You can check out Caroline's Instagram to connect with her and see all of the great content (and yummy recipes) she posts. Make sure to give her a follow! 

See you in the next episode! 

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

In today's episode, I have a great conversation with Lexi Noel. Lexi is a faith-driven runner who shares her story of overcoming her eating disorder and finding true freedom through running and her relationship with God. Her story is inspirational, and she further shares many words of advice and wisdom for others who might currently be struggling.

We especially discuss topics such as the amount of fuel needed as a human and athlete, and how social media and other influencers can skew this portrayal. 

Lexi posts many delicious recipes on her Instagram, and she encourages everyone to embrace food freedom. Go check out her account and listen to this episode to hear more of her story and inspiration! 

Instagram: instagram.com/lexinoelv 

In today's episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Ali Murphy all about her athletic story, journey with an eating disorder, overcoming adversity, and finding what works to truly thrive in her life. We talk about the toxicity of social media and diet culture, especially when it comes to what is considered "healthy." Ali shares her own journey to cultivating true health and how she has found peace with food, her body, and exercise. 

We ALSO talk in detail about the importance of REST and RECOVERY as being an active individual. There tends to be an emphasis on pushing every day and working out every day, when in reality, out bodies need consistent and adequate rest in order to function well. 

It is a great conversation, and you won't want to miss it! You can connect with Ali here: 

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

Fear Foods! This is such a huge topic in recovery from an eating disorder or dieting. A lot of times, we become afraid of foods because of some negative association with them in our past. It is not our fault, not our choice, and dealing with them can be so hard - especially as an athlete! Today, I talk all about the best ways to overcome fear foods, and stay free from that fear. With a bit of psychology and neuroscience intertwined, we learn what our brain does with fear foods, and how to work our brain in a way that makes us thrive in recovery. Enjoy and remember your worth! 

Welcome back to another wonderful episode! Today's guest is Ashley Corcoran, or as you may know her, _runners.eats on Instagram. Ashley shares her story of how she became a runner, how her passion developed, and how she overcame underfueling and gut health problems. We talk a lot about how learning to fuel as an athlete can be difficult, but is so rewarding. Fueling well leads to incredible performance, positive mental health, and a happy gut. After learning how to fuel for what her body needs, Ashley became a 2 time all-American and an amazing steeple runner!

 She also shares about her social media platform, how she started it, and what she hopes to promote on her page. She is an inspiration to so many and you won't want to miss this episode! You can follow Ashley's journey through her social media, which is all linked below! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_runners.eats/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXhSExNirmjq14qOqQQD0w

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_runners.eats

Today's episode is AMAZING! I have a special guest, Morgan (balancebymorgan on Instagram) to talk about all things fueling, running, and recovery. She shares a bit of her story of how she overcame an eating disorder, found a love for running, and learned how to fuel for performance as a runner. She overcame a brief period of underfueling, resulting in a 5 minute PR in the 5k! Once she learned the power of nutrition, she developed a passion for inspiring others. She started her social media to show others that eating like an athlete is okay and inspire others to fuel their best lives. 

We talk about how smartwatches don't accurately tell you how much you need to fuel, that fueling as an athlete requires much more than you think, how to overcome comparison, and how to love your sport and find joy in the athlete you are. It truly is a great conversation and she shares so much wisdom. You can connect with Morgan on her Instagram, linked below! 

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

Thanks for tuning into another episode! Today is my first episode with my best friend Kayleigh (@fithappyhealthykayls on instagram)! We met through social media and found we had so much in common, and our friendship took off from there. She will be on many of my podcast episodes, we thought there was no better topic to discuss for our first episode than friendships in social media! 

Today we answer and discuss questions such as:

- What are the positives of having an online friend group/community? How can we connect with others authentically through social media? How can this help us with our mental health?

- How can having an online friend or friend group be bad for mental health? 

- How can we build for God's kingdom through online accounts? 

- What are some "red flags" to look out for when deciding who to connect with online? 

- How do we safely make social media friends? 

It truly is a great conversation, and you won't want to miss out on this episode! Thanks for listening!