Summary

Sam Moore, a female sports scientist, PhD candidate, and former strength coach, shares her journey from being a college athlete to pursuing a career in sports science. She discusses her passion for understanding female physiology and the impact of the menstrual cycle on training. The conversation explores the lack of research and education around the menstrual cycle and its impact on female athletes. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle. The discussion also touches on the need for flexibility and dynamic training approaches that take into account an athlete's individual needs and the fluctuations in their hormone levels. We also explore the misconceptions around supplements, particularly creatine, and how it can benefit women during different phases of the menstrual cycle. The conversation emphasizes the importance of questioning and challenging existing norms and advocating for the well-being and empowerment of athletes.

Takeaways

• Sam Moore's journey from being a college athlete to pursuing a career in sports science
• Challenges of implementing menstrual cycle tracking in a team setting
• Self-awareness is crucial for understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they affect an athlete's physical and mental well-being.
• Flexibility and dynamic training approaches are necessary to accommodate an athlete's individual needs and hormone fluctuations.
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential for advancing research and practice in women's health and performance.
• Many studies and practices in the field are based on male-centric models, highlighting the need for research and education that is specific to women.
• Misconceptions exist around supplements, such as creatine, and their benefits for women. It is important to challenge these misconceptions and explore the potential benefits of supplements for women's health and performance.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:03Passion for Female Physiology and the Menstrual Cycle

08:16Transitioning to a Hybrid Role

15:53Implementing Training Protocols Based on Menstrual Cycles

23:21The Importance of Mentors and Advocates

29:09Involving Athletes in Decision Making

32:45The Lack of Research and Education on the Menstrual Cycle

35:23The Importance of Self-Awareness and Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

43:20Flexibility and Dynamic Training Approaches for Female Athletes

57:14Empowerment Through Sports and Teaching Self-Awareness

01:03:29Questioning the Baseline Model and Research on Women

01:05:17Empowering Girls and Women to Write Their Own Stories

01:06:44Finding Co-conspirators in the Fight Against Misogyny

01:19:09 Debunking Misconceptions: Creatine and Female Populations

01:27:24Improving Quality of Life: Supplements and Self-Care

01:32:37Closing Thoughts: Self-Awareness and Empowerment

Resources:

https://www.mooresportscience.com/

https://www.mooresportscience.com/publications

Summary

In this episode, Jesse interviews entrepreneur, Joe Hansley, founder of GoMix. Joe shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how he started GoMix, a patented ready-to-mix delivery system for nutritional powders. He also discusses his involvement in other companies focused on anti-aging and longevity, as well as his work in the health and wellness nutraceutical space. Joe emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself, the ability to adapt and pivot, and the value of surrounding oneself with positive and optimistic people. He also highlights the significance of having a mission and the motivation to create freedom and quality of life.

Takeaways

• Believe in yourself and be open-minded to other possibilities in order to make your business bigger and more successful.
• Surround yourself with positive and optimistic people who push you in a positive direction.
• Overcome hurdles and objections by viewing them as opportunities for growth and finding solutions.
• Have a clear mission and motivation that goes beyond monetary goals, such as creating freedom and quality of life.
• Seek out positive and inspiring content and avoid consuming negative or toxic messages.
• Recognize that everything is a learning experience and be willing to pivot and adapt when necessary.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:03 Starting GoMix and Entrepreneurial Journey

08:45 The Importance of Belief and Surrounding Yourself with Positive People

16:14 Overcoming Hurdles and Objections

33:00 Advice for Athletes and Entrepreneurs

💥 Hot take: 10-15 minute episode on nutrition advice, opinions, tips, education!

This week's episode is all about protein: what it does, sources, general recommendations of how much to consume, and when you should consume it

Summary

Abbey, a performance dietitian for the Denver Nuggets, shares her background and path to becoming a dietitian in the NBA. She emphasizes the importance of volunteering and gaining practical experience in the field. Abbey discusses her role with the Nuggets, which includes individualized nutrition plans, meal planning, recovery support and overall education. She highlights the collaboration with the strength and conditioning coaches and the importance of meeting athletes where they are in terms of their nutrition needs and preferences. Abbey also provides advice to new dietitians looking to gain experience.

Takeaways

• Volunteering and gaining practical experience are crucial for aspiring dietitians
• A performance dietitian's role at the NBA
• Collaboration with strength and conditioning coaches can be essential for athlete and team success
• Meeting athletes where they are and understanding their needs and preferences is key
• Seek a variety of experiences to gain a well-rounded perspective

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:55 The Role of a Performance Dietitian

10:07 Collaboration with Strength and Conditioning Coaches

21:51 Advice for Younger Dietitians

💥 Hot take: 5-15 minute episode on nutrition advice, opinions, tips, education!

This weeks hot take is the broad explanation as to why muscle cramping happens and easy little action steps to prevent it!

Summary

Tony Rodriguez, a doctor of physical therapy and certified athletic trainer shares his experience with working from a wide variety of sports and settings, from the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL to a rural high school in Arkansas. In this episode we talk about how to collaborate effectively, how to shift mindset and how to debunk the myths / fads athletes might apply. He discusses how collaboration, understanding lines of scope can ultimately lead to better recovery outcomes.

Takeaways

• How to teach the body to become resilient in rehabilitation and through movement patterns
• The art of collaboration and how important it is in regard to recovery
• How to simplify working with different populations in different settings
• Apply education and make athletes "retell" their story as to why they think they should apply certain things they have heard on the internet

Summary

Becca McConville, a sports dietitian and eating disorder specialist, discusses the topic of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impact on athletes. She shares her personal journey and highlights the importance of addressing the underlying causes of RED-S, and explains the clinical markers of RED-S and emphasizes the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals, coaches, and athletes. She discusses the role of dietitians in collegiate athletics and the importance of self-care for dietitians to prevent burnout, while exploring potential solutions.

Takeaways

• RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is a condition that occurs when an athlete's energy intake is insufficient to meet their energy expenditure, leading to negative health consequences.
• Clinical markers of RED-S include changes in heart rate, thyroid function, decreased reproductive function, altered lipid profile, as well as decreased bone density and growth in athletes.
• Educating coaches, athletic trainers, and sports psychologists about RED-S is crucial for early detection and intervention.
• Collaboration between dietitians, sports psychologists, and other healthcare professionals is essential in providing comprehensive care for athletes with RED-S and eating disorders.
• Dietitians working in collegiate athletics should prioritize self-care and establish boundaries to prevent burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:04 Path to Working with Eating Disorders

04:13 Definition of RED-S

06:19 Challenges in Recognizing RED-S

08:29 Clinical Markers of RED-S

11:45 Impact on Lipid Profile

13:05 Educating Coaches and Athlete Providers

16:36 Educating Athletic Trainers, Sports Psychologists, and Coaches

23:18 Collaboration with Sports Psychologists

26:10 Ethics of Working with Sports Psychologists

29:18 Role of Dietitians in Collegiate Athletics

31:48 Taking Care of Dietitians' Mental Health

How to connect with Becca:

https://beccamcconville.com/

Instagram: @rebeccaeddietitian

Book: Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid RED-S by Optimizing Your Energy Balance

Summary

In this conversation, Jayson Wells, a mindset enhancement coach, author, and former professional basketball player discusses the importance of holistic development and what true identity means for athletes. He shares how his journey of self-discovery after retiring from basketball allowed him to find a passion in the personal and professional growth of athletes. Jayson emphasizes the value of building strong relationships, understanding transferable skills, and developing a professional mindset. He also highlights the significance of authenticity and the focus on daily improvement in achieving long-term success. Jayson's book, 'The Things We Know But Do Not Do,' and his website, Jason's Playground, provide further resources for organizations, teams, athletes, and coaches.

Takeaways

• Holistic development is crucial for athletes, focusing on personal and professional growth beyond sports, especially with the introduction of NIL and how the sports world is continuously changing
• How to build genuine relationships and trust to create a bigger impact as a leader, clinician, educator, coach, etc.
• Staying consistent to core principles is the key in shaping a culture and building trust.
• When providing coaching, mentoring, education, there is a percentage of people who will accept and appreciate your message; you cannot focus on those who don't.
• Consistent small improvement is the key in maintaining success and developing a "professional" mindset

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:11 The Importance of Holistic Development

07:37 Identity Beyond Sports

10:12 Transferable Skills for Life

14:31 Coaching Principles and Values

19:22 Creating a Safe Space for Athletes

22:02 Building Strong Relationships

25:30 Motivation vs. Authenticity

29:27 Focus on Daily Improvement

39:31 Working with Those Who Want to Do the Work

44:12 Knowing Your Values and Taking Ownership

48:30 How to Connect with Jayson

How to Connect with Jayson:

Website: jaysonsplayground.com

Social Media: @Jaysonsplayground

Summary

In this episode, Cristi Bartlett (Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning at NC State) shares her journey to becoming a strength coach. She talks about her experiences at various universities and sports organizations, including the University of Pennsylvania, the XFL, and in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. Cristi emphasizes the importance of networking, being adaptable, and learning from mentors. In this episode, we discuss the value of perseverance, humility, and continuous learning in building a successful career in the sports industry. This episode also discusses the challenges of working with others who have rigid mindsets, and the importance of collaboration and asking "why". We conclude this episode with how there is a limited availability of dietitians in athletics, when there is such a need for a nutrition education presence due to the challenges of information overload and the impact it has on athletes' nutrition and training. Finally, it delves into strategies for creating buy-in from athletes and building trust.

Takeaways

• Be open-minded and adaptable in coming up in your career, training methods and nutrition practices.
• Collaborate and be humble when working with colleagues from different disciplines.
• The availability of dietitians in athletics is limited, but their role is crucial in optimizing athletes' performance.
• Information overload can lead to confusion and misinformation in nutrition and training.
• Creating buy-in from athletes requires finding ways to integrate their preferences and goals into the program and building trust.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 The Journey Begins: From College to Internships

08:00 Moving to Philadelphia and Starting at University of Pennsylvania

12:00 Moving to Nashville and Working with the Tennessee Titans

18:00 Transitioning to Bryn Mawr College and the XFL

20:00 Returning to NC State and Reflecting on the Journey

24:00 Learning from Experience and Mentors

31:00 Nutrition Philosophy and Red Flags

34:47 Lack of Flexibility in Training Methods

36:20 Dealing with Rigid Colleagues

38:28 Collaboration and Humility

39:57 Limited Availability of Dietitians in Athletics

41:57 Importance of Dietitians in Collegiate Athletics

43:00 Challenges of Information Overload

45:03 Creating Buy-In from Athletes

In this episode, host Jesse McGinley, discusses the growth, background, history, and the value of the field of nutrition and dietetics. The profession of nutrition and dietetics is growing faster comparatively to all other occupations, and with this growth, comes a responsibility and need for conversation around how to implement innovative ways of doing things while also keeping up with the influx of new professionals.

• History of Nutrition
• Growth of the Sports RD: CPSDA
• Military influence on Nutrition
• CPSDA: Timeline of Deregulation of Feeding
• History: Changing notion of food