en/compass

the nutritional gangster, Emily Dow - curiosity & unwavering ambition


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I've felt connected to Emily since first coming across her platform, so it's my honor to have her on as my first guest - (how nerve-racking for me! I'm also obsessed with her IG handle, so it's the title).

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In this episode, Emily Dow, (Ph.D(c), CSCS, MS in Performance Nutrition, all the credentials!) and I chat about:

  • her research on the gut-brain axis
  • her athletic journey from weightlifter to runner
  • how to detect fitness/nutrition BS and who to trust
  • the confusing, unregulated supplement industry - which do we actually still use?
  • peer inspirations
  • our shared social media and industry grievances
  • her principles and values
  • ... and how her natural curiosity has led her to the best that life has to offer. In this interview, I also ask her "What do you believe you're good at?" - She gives a meaningful answer we can all learn from.

    tldr: she's an intelligent, humble, driven gal with a lot to give (and a lot of sick tats).


    Here are Emily's trusted recommended health and fitness resources on Instagram:


    @doclyssfitness - performance specific

    @drstacysims- female specific

    @pagethorla - body comp

    @dr.adrian.chavez- general nutrition

    @coachjohnnoel - body comp dietitian

    @biolayne - myth busting/research breakdown

    @coachcaseyjo - body comp/behavior change

    @drjessicaknurick - prenatal/pregnancy/infant nutrition

    @alliehenrie.rd - fat loss dietitian

    @jessicathesportsrd - performance dietitian

    @the_sportsdietitian - performance dietitian


    With gratitude,

    Ash

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    en/compassBy Ash Wang