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By Ashley Besecker, RDN, CD
The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
A "Walk & Talk" (Drive & Talk) episode from Ashley. Unscripted, unedited audio containing lots of pearls of wisdom. In this episode, it's Christmas Eve and you have permission to relax!
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Simone Manuel is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle. She's won two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. Simone became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming and set an Olympic and American Record.
In this episode she talks with me about NFT's, the AVOTIX NFT Project, and what it's actually like working with a dietitian focused on Nutrigenetics and Genomics, and deep biochemistry and how its effected her own nutrition and longevity in her sport.
For more information on the AVOTIX NFT Project visit ashleybesecker.com/nft
A one-of-a-kind NFT Project that acts as a raffle for real world personal nutrition services. Each NFT is a raffle ticket that enters you for a chance to win a year of personalized nutritional services with Ashley Besecker, RDN, CD.
Ashley is the personal nutritionist to Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and more Professional Athletes and Olympians.
Raffles will be ongoing and every NFT will continue to exist as a ticket for each drawing. Drawings are announced when Ashley has an open spot on her roster that comes available.
For more information visit https://www.ashleybesecker.com/nft
Notes:
- There will never be more than 2000 NFT Raffle Tickets that exist
- Each NFT comes with Ashley's Ebook, "Health. Performance. Longevity"
- Airdrops will occur with bonus content, access to Ashley, invite only Q&A sessions and more
- If you're token is selected as a winner, activation to Ashley's roster will occur within 4 weeks
- Winners do not pay anything additional for services
From David's Behind the Sports Story Episode description: Ashley Besecker RDN is the founder of Functional Performance Nutrition and is the nutritionist for athletes at the highest level of numerous professional sports. In this episode, Ashley talks to Dave about how she built such an impressive roster of professional clients, how to apply nutrigenetics & nutrigenomics to training, the interplay between mental and physical health as well how to be a good sports parent.
From Assuming Command: We spoke with Ashley about some steps tactical athletes can take to utilize the same information in their careers. Ashley highlighted the importance of training and maintaining your body to cope with the physical aspects of being a first responder. She also discussed the importance of having comprehensive labs drawn regularly. Even though we can’t all hire Ashley, she does have an ebook available on her website, www.ashleybesecker.com, that contains information on what labs to ask for, what supplements to take and how much, and macronutrient breakdowns. She also recommends tracking health markers using wearable technology to stay ahead of health issues that may be developing but not creating any current indicators.
Jedidiah "Jed" Collins is a former NFL Fullback turned Financial Coach (CFP). He has a new book out, "Your Money Vehicle" and speaks around the country about financial literacy and longevity.
Today we talk finance and biohacking among athletes and how our two worlds collide more than you think!
Learn more about Jed: https://jedidiahcollins.com/
His book "Your Money Vehicle"
Follow Jed on Social Media @fullbackoffinance
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My athletes ask me about supplements and sports drinks all the time. Most of the time, I check them out, and they are terrible. But recently, one of my athletes sent me Enhanced Recovery, an Omega-3 sports drink that sounded too good to be true. Well, it wasn't. I was so impressed that I wanted to make an entire podcast episode about it. I now drink 2 a day! This episode is with Matt Wingo, from Enhanced Recovery, and he tells me all about how they got cod from Norway into a berry-flavored ready to drink format that is sport certified.
www.ersportsdrink.com / discount code CRAVE
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A dual podcast if you will, with Cindy Kennedy, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Medicine provider, who also happens to have Lyme Disease. She has a podcast called "Living with Lyme" and this provider to provider discussion will also appear on her podcast!
Cindy's Clinic (yes, Telemedicine too!): www.pursuewellness.us
Follow Me on all social media @ashleyabesecker
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In S1E25 of the podcast I talk with WNBA superstar (and local Seattle hero) Kelsey Plum about her recent Achilles injury and surgery, her nutrition and performance, what the WNBA Season in 2020 looks like with COVID, and things she's working on while off this season.
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If you're a professional athlete, agent, or conditioning coach and are looking to get a spot on my roster for you or your athlete, start here: www.ashleybesecker.com
A great scientific discussion on CBD, Terpenes, and how CBD actually gets extracted from the plant with Nurse Romy Campbell, co-owner of Viva Oils, a Colorado-based company focused on sublingual Hemp-derived CBD oils!
Explore and purchase VivaOils here and use code CRAVE for 10% off your purchase!
Follow Viva Oils on Social @vivaoils
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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.