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In this episode Maggie & Sarah sit down with Ben & Katrina from Married to My Macros, an online nutrition coaching company. Ben & Katrina talk about why they started their company and how they hope to influence nutrition in today’s society. We answer your nutrition related questions as well, discussing: The Keto Diet: what … Continue reading "046: fad diets and food related guilt with Ben & Katrina from Married to My Macros"

In this episode Maggie & Sarah sit down with Ben & Katrina from Married to My Macros, an online nutrition coaching company. Ben & Katrina talk about why they started their company and how they hope to influence nutrition in today’s society. We answer your nutrition related questions as well, discussing: The Keto Diet: what … Continue reading "046: fad diets and food related guilt with Ben & Katrina from Married to My Macros"

In this episode we sit back down with Jen Thompson for a Q&A. Make sure to vote for Jen for Athlete of the Year: www.theworldgames.org/awards/Athlete-of-the-Year-2018-58 She answers your questions on: Jen’s nutrition strategies How to mentally deal with a bad training day Jen’s intuitive approach to training and nutrition How Jen juggles being a competitive … Continue reading "045: Jen Thompson – Nutrition, Programming, and Mind Set Strategies from a World Champion"

Dr. Marc Morris is back on the podcast with a Q&A! Some of the questions we discuss: How to stay motivated Intuitive eating vs. counting macros – can you learn how to eat intuitively? Would you recommend a keto diet to anyone? How to start working out from home What is balance and how do … Continue reading "044: Q&A with Dr. Marc Morris – The Keto Diet, Working Out at Home & How to Stay Motivated"

In this episode, Maggie & Sarah share some life updates – everything from what our plans for Mind Strong are in the New Year, struggling with setting training goals, what our nutrition has been like and overcoming an eating disorder relapse. Check out Sarah’s personal training website to inquire about in person or online programming: … Continue reading "043: Life Updates – What’s going on with our business, training and nutrition?"

We’re back with Gabrielle Fundaro for a Q&A episode! Questions we answer: how to handle what seems to be an inability to digest veggies scenarios for pre and probiotics effects of hormonal birth control on nutrient handling and the microbiome explaining the relationship between overtraining and gut health excluding celiac, what’s the deal with gluten-free … Continue reading "042: Q&A with Gabrielle Fundaro – Gluten Free Diets, Detoxes & Probiotics"

In this episode Maggie and Sarah sit down with Dr. Jordan Shallow, also known as the Muscle Doc. Jordan wears many hats, being a chiropractor, the strength and conditioning coach for Stanford University’s Rugby team, an online coach and above all else, a powerlifter. In this episode we discuss: The prevalence of “mobility gurus” on … Continue reading "041: Dr. Jordan Shallow “The Muscle Doc” – Instagram Mobility Gurus | Recovery and Warm Up Protocols | The Case Against RPE"

Greg Nuckols is a M.A. student in exercise and sports science, one of the world’s top powerlifters, a coach, and prolific writer for many of the biggest magazines and websites in strength and fitness. What’s in this interview: How Greg got into exercise science research Frustrations in the research process An in-depth look at Greg’s … Continue reading "040: Greg Nuckols – Sex Differences in Resistance Training"

In this episode we got to hear from Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC, who is a Renaissance Periodization consultant, ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. She received her PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, completing her dissertation on the effects of probiotic supplementation on metabolic dysregulation during high-fat feeding. In this episode, Gabrielle … Continue reading "039: Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro – Mental Health and Nutrition | Probiotic...

Eric Helms, PhD is a pro natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, coach, researcher, and author. He has a Bachelor’s in Fitness and Wellness, two Master’s degrees in Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition, and a PhD in Strength and Conditioning. He is a research fellow for AUT in the Sports Performance Research Institute, and is active in educating … Continue reading "038: Dr. Eric Helms: Body Recomposition | The Psychological Effects of Tracking What You Eat"

In this episode of the podcast, Maggie and Sarah sit down with Christina Rice – nutritional therapy practitioner, primal health coach and a podcast host herself. Christina’s story is one of a kind and has made her into the successful practitioner and medical advocate that she is today. She is extremely passionate about the importance … Continue reading "037: Christina Rice – Gut Health | Gluten | The Connection Between Food and Emotions"

In this episode of the podcast, Maggie and Sarah sit down with Christina Rice – nutritional therapy practitioner, primal health coach and a podcast host herself. Christina’s story is one of a kind and has made her into the successful practitioner and medical advocate that she is today. She is extremely passionate about the importance … Continue reading "037: Christina Rice – Gut Health | Gluten | The Connection Between Food and Emotions"

In this episode, Maggie and Sarah answer some more health and fitness questions: How important is it to eat breakfast? Is it possible to build muscle and lose weight at the same time? Are cheat days a good idea? Find Mind Strong on Instagram @mindstrongmovement.

In this episode of the podcast, Maggie and Sarah sit down with Avi Silverberg – with a Masters of Science in kinesiology, being a 3-time world team powerlifter, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 World Bench Press Championships, and a career best press of 300k/661lbs, Avi is an immensely successful strength training coach and … Continue reading "035: Avi Silverberg – Serious Leisure | Powerlifting Metrics | Athlete Success"

Questions we answer in this episode of Mind Strong: What type of cardio is better for fat loss? HIIT or steady state? Ways to stay on track during the holidays? What are the benefits of CBD? Find us on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest episodes or to ask us your questions … Continue reading "034: Q&A – What Type of Cardio is Better for Fat Loss | Staying On Track During the Holidays | CBD Oil"

In this episode, Maggie and Sarah talk to Sophie Demore, a 52kg junior powerlifter in the IPF. She had just competed for her first time on the World platform and her meet didn’t entirely go as planned. After a year of back to back competitions, her prep for this meet was, not surprisingly, very tough … Continue reading "033: Sophie Demore – Staying Motivated After a Failure | The Importance of an Off Season"

In this episode, Maggie and Sarah answer a some more fitness and nutrition questions! What supplements do we take and why? What is the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? Does powerlifting make you bulk up? Find Mind Strong on Instagram @mindstrongmovement.

Maggie and Sarah sit down with Javon Alvin, actor, video creator, athlete and signer. They discuss how this man of many talents maintains a healthy lifestyle while keeping up with the Hollywood scene, the benefits and detriments to having internally and externally driven motivations as well as what a confident man’s biggest insecurity is and … Continue reading "031: Javon Alvin – Hollywood Life | Internal and External Fitness Motivation | Biggest Insecurity of a Confident Person"

In this episode we interview Noel Arevalo – former bikini competitor and powerlifter, fitness coach, and social media influencer. Overcoming a broken and abusive childhood Competing in both bodybuilding and powerlifting Dealing with binge eating tendencies Having the mental strength to transform your character and habits Training for health versus competition Confidence versus arrogance Becoming … Continue reading "030: Noel Arevalo – Training for Health | Earning Your Confidence"

In this episode, Maggie and Sarah answer a few fitness and nutrition questions: How do you grow a specific muscle group that is lagging behind? (specifically, how do you grow the glutes?) How can you improve digestion naturally? How important is it to eat organic food? Does it actually have a positive impact on your … Continue reading "029: Q&A – How to Grow a Specific Muscle | Ways to Improve Digestion | Should We be Eating Organic?"