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Actively Fueled Podcast

Actively Fueled Podcast

Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD

29 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Actively Fueled Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 29 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 45 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. The busiest year was 2023, with 21 episodes published. Published by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD.

Episodes
29
Running
2023–2025 · 2y
Median length
41 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Taking care of our bodies as runners & endurance athletes shouldn't be taboo. Join me, Brooke Czarnecki, running & eating disorder Registered Dietitian, along with my guests as we talk about how to actively fuel your body & mind to be the strongest human, runner and endurance athlete you can be. The Actively Fueled Podcast is aimed to bring awareness to disordered eating/eating disorders, REDs, sports injuries, mental health, hustle culture & burnout in sports and HOW to overcome these obstacles we, as active humans, face. By tuning in to our podcast, you are taking the steps to becoming a more well rounded and healthy human/athlete both physically and mentally. Thanks so much for being here.If you are enjoying the show, please rate, review, subscribe and follow so we reach MORE runners, endurance athletes and active individuals.

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Episode 29: The Secret Connection Between Mental Health & Performance w/ Emily Perrin, LMSW

In today's episode - prepare for your mind to be blown. Brooke and Emily take a deep dive into the nervous system, anxiety and how to build a more resilient nervous system. Emily talks about the nervous system in a way you probably haven't heard before & maybe why traditional "mindfulness" techniques isn't actually helping you in the long term. In today's episode we cover: Why should athletes care about their nervous system?What does it mean to have a resilient nervous system as an athlete?What are some signs that an athlete is dealing with an "inflexible" nervous systemHow does anxiety impact performance?Why is mindfulness not always a helpful tool for athletes?What are the top 3 tips for dealing with performance anxiety?Emily Perrin LMSW:Former DI athlete, soccer, UVAFormer DI coach, soccer, UPennMSW - Licensed Master of Social work (therapist) Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach Owner/Founder, Perrin Wellness and Performance Co-Founder, the Unbroken Athlete Director of Medical Advisory Council, Morgans MessageIG: @athlete.resilience.coachWebsite: https://www.perrinwellnessperformance.com/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Aug 22, 20251h 3m

Episode 28: Taking a Functional Approach to Your Health w/ Stephanie Darby, RD

Join Brooke and Stephanie on today's episode where they dive into all things functional nutrition and what it means to take a functional approach to your health. Do you need all the supplements? Protocols? What's ACTUALLY going to help you move the needle with your health and to get you on the path of feeling your best? Topics covered:What is functional nutrition?What role do micronutrients play in our health?Should you take an HTMA test?What role does gut health play into our nutrient status?What does listening to our body actually mean?Stephanie Darby is a registered dietitian and certified functional nutrition provider, mom of 2, and 8x marathoner. She specializes in helping busy women nourish their bodies and fuel their lives well using functional nutrition tools to get to the real root cause of symptoms. She loves supporting every mom with running and fitness goals to be equipped with the mindset and nutrition resources to chase those goals with confidence.Website: https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/IG: @stephaniedarbyrd Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jul 18, 202548 min

Episode 27: The Truth About Female Athlete Health w/ Heather Caplan, RD

Join Brooke & Heather for today's episode where we peel back the curtain on common female athlete health concerns. Topics include:Why Heather started Lane 9 ProjectCommon misconceptions in the female athlete health worldWhy female athlete health concerns continue to get dismissedCommon signs of low energy availabilityHow to seek support from healthcare providers who are REDs/eating disorder informedHeather Caplan is a co-founder of Lane 9 Project, which connects female athletes with women’s health and sport clinicians, and works to improve menstrual health for athletes. She's a running coach and dietitian, writer, and parent to three kiddos. She's based in Ann Arbor MI but works with folks all over the US.Where to find Heather:Podcast: https://lane9project.org/the-lane-9-podcast/Website: https://lane9project.org/ IG: @lane9project Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jun 20, 202545 min

Episode 26: Pre Run & Post Run Fuel w/ Claire Shorenstein MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

Claire Shorenstein (MS RD CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian with 10 years of experience, as well as a longtime distance runner. Through her private practice, Eat for Endurance, she provides virtual nutrition coaching and other services to busy athletes of all abilities and hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast. Claire lives in Aptos, California with her husband and two young daughters.Join Claire and Brooke as they chat all things Pre-Run and Post-Run Nutrition. What should you eat pre-run? How much? And how long before you head out? What should you eat post-run? How much? And when? Should you fuel differently for shorter runs vs longer runs? Tune in to find out! You can find Claire here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatforendurance/Website: www.eatforendurance.com Podcast: https://www.eatforendurance.com/podcast Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Sep 6, 202453 min

Episode 25: Injury Prevention & Supplements for Runners & Athletes w/ Callie Roseland

The supplement world can be so overwhelming when trying to choose what to take or what not to take. Is there anything that truly makes THAT much of a difference when it comes to preventing injury and maintaining overall health & wellness for active populations? Join Brooke and Callie as they discuss how to prevent injury, promote recovery and maintain overall health and wellness through nutrition and supplementation. In this episode we discuss: Injury prevention through nutritionImportant vitamins & minerals for injury prevention & general wellness as an athleteHow to safely purchase supplements from the store/onlineHow to choose a good protein powderInjury recovery through nutritionCallie Roseland is an experienced Sports Dietitian with over 7 years of performance nutrition experience working with elite level tactical athletes and in Division I Athletics. She is an Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) turned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Callie is the owner and founder of Fueling Upward LLC where she primarily works with endurance, 'hybrid' and mountain athletes who want to lift, run, and summit mountains. She brings her professional and personal expertise to life through realistic education and strategies that focus on whole-athlete wellness and longevity, while making sure to fuel the active lifestyles of those she serves. Website: https://www.fuelingupward.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/fueling.upward.rd/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jun 24, 202448 min

Cultivating a Healthy Mindset Around Running with Leah Avery, DPT

Join Brooke and Leah as they chat about the not-so-positive running habits & mindsets they see as a Physical Therapist & Sports Dietitian in the running space and HOW to avoid falling into these habits and mindsets. Maybe you're a runner feeling burned out but feeling guilty about needing a break from running or maybe you're a runner stuck in an injury cycle and are MISERABLE because you can't run. This episode is jam packed with helpful tips on how to ride the ebbs and flows of your running journey (in a healthy and positive way). Leah has been a practicing PT for nearly a decade which is also when she began here running career. Prior to that she was a competitive swimmer starting at the age of 8 and retired her senior year of college. During her career she was a D1 All-American and competed at the Olympic Trials. Leah’s athletic career was anything but linear and she faced many hardships which originally lead her to a career in physical therapy. However, after starting her running journey, it was clear she had an unhealthy relationship with athletics. Her mission is to help runners reach their potential in a healthy manner by treating the person, not just the runner. And help them understand that running adds value to our lives but it is not what makes us valuable. Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Apr 29, 202437 min

Episode 23: Female Endurance Athlete Research, REDs & Low Energy Availability

Join Brooke & Melissa as they chat about Melissa's work as a researcher in the female endurance athlete space. Melissa discusses challenges in getting high quality research into the hands of athletes, current gaps in female athlete research and what research projects she's currently working on. Melissa Lodge, MS is a health sciences doctoral student, REDs researcher, elite runner, and a research collaborator at the Wu Tsai Female Athlete Program of Boston Children's Hospital. Her research focuses on female athlete physiology, particularly under conditions of low energy availability (LEA), such as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and its associated impact on health and performance across the lifespan. She has presented her work at several regional, national, and international conferences featuring work in female athletes on low energy availability outcomes. Melissa is interested in exploring intervention-based models, such as psychoeducation, to improve outcomes for female athletes and girls in sports in the future. Melissa runs an educational platform @FED_collaborative where she provides translational research on female athlete physiology, LEA/REDs, and eating disorders/disordered eating. Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Apr 5, 202441 min

Episode 22: What is Orthorexia? With Caila Yates, MS, RD

Orthorexia is the sneakiest eating disorder of all as it is often disguised as "being committed to health and wellness." We often see athletes take an extreme approach and begin obsessing over clean eating, avoiding certain ingredients in foods, being afraid of excess calories and the feeling of guilt and shame if a workout is missed.Join Caila and Brooke, two registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders and endurance sports, as they breakdown what orthorexia is, who's at risk, and what to do if you find yourself with the behaviors associated with orthorexia.Caila Yates is a registered dietitian and founder of Steady State Nutrition, based in Boulder, CO. She has a dual specialty in eating disorder treatment and sports nutrition, and works primarily with endurance athletes. With clinical experience working with patients with eating disorders, she has a deep understanding of behaviors, disordered patterns, and recovery, especially as they pertain to sport. In her practice, Caila helps athletes understand their nutrition needs in every season so that they can show up to practice or race and put their best foot forward. You can find out more about Caila and her services at steadystatenutrition.co and giver her a follow on IG at @steadystatenutrition Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Mar 8, 202430 min

S1 Ep 21Episode 21: Resilience and Overcoming Sports Injuries with Kristen Shulz, DPT

The mental and emotional impact of a running injury can often be challenging to runners. Today, we are joined by Kristen Sculz, physical therapist, run coach, strength coach, and run clinician coach who works to help guide stronger, faster, injury resilient, and confident runners. In todays episode we explore the following topics: Kristen's roller coaster running journey with nagging run injuries How can we find the balance between identifying as a runner, going through different seasons of life and different phases of training? How can we relieving the pressure of always performing and competing ? What can we learn from injuries? Kristen started Run Your Life, which focuses on achieving your running goals, feeling stronger, listening to your body and being the best runner you can be without nagging injuries! Find more about Kristen from: IG: kristen_runyourlifehttps://therunyourlifemethod.mykajabi.com/Podcast: The Run Your Life Podcast https://www.facebook.com/runyourlifePT/ https://linktr.ee/kristen_runyourlife Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at intentfulnutrition.com Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Sep 21, 202340 min

S1 Ep 20Episode 20: Six Steps To Becoming a Healthy Runner with Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS

In order to grow in our running journey, Dr. Duane Scotti joins us to discuss six steps to run long and stay healthy along the way. We cover topics including:Mental health, and being intentional with our training Using strength training as a foundation to our running journey Having a set run planImplementing simple nutrition strategies for consistent energy Valuing our recovery days and run strategies to feel our best on race day Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running! Learn more about how Duane became a healthy runner here![Download] How to Grow as a Runner (6-Steps)[Download] Race Day BlueprintConnect with Dr. Duane:• Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner• Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel• [email protected]• www.sparkhealthyrunner.comListen & Subscribe to the Healthy Runner Podcast:• Apple Podcasts• SpotifyBrooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at intentfulnutrition.com Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Sep 14, 202345 min

S1 Ep 19Episode 19: Strength Training Basics for Runners with Katherine Campbell, DPT

Are you a runner who doesn’t enjoy the thought of strength training? You’re not alone! Today we have on Kat Campbell, physical therapist and run coach, to discuss how to make running healthy and strong simple! Strength training is a key component to advancing your sport, adapting your muscles to your training load, and preventing injury. In today’s episode, we break down how simple strength training can be, and why it is so beneficial to add to your training plan. Some topics we cover: How often and for how long should I aim to do strength training? How will strength training help me with my running goals? What are some example exercises I should do? What muscle groups should I focus on? How can a physical therapist help me with strength training and my running goals? Kat has been running since she was 15 years old. When she was in high school, her father suffered a heart attack. This jump started her health journey, and Kat fell in love with running and has been passionate about it ever since. Fast forward over a decade later, Kat has made it her mission to help runners and has dedicated herself to building a strong foundation of knowledge including a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Run Coach Certified, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at intentfulnutrition.com Find more from Kat below: Instagram: @runwithkat_dpthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2050447468677254https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1660791131?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Sep 7, 202338 min

S1 Ep 18Episode 18: Gut Issues in Endurance Athletes with Kylee Van Horn, Sports Dietitian

You deserve to run comfortably without digestive issues. In this weeks episode of the Actively Fueled Podcast, we are joined by Kylee Van Horn, sports Dietitian, to chat about gut issues in endurance athletes. If you are experiencing digestive issues, you don't have to settle! Tune in to learn more about gut health and some common imbalances athletes can experience and how to overcome those in your running journey. Kylee is the founder and owner of her sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the ‘why’ but the ‘how’ behind fueling for performance. Flynutrition's mission is to separate facts from fads in the nutrition space and works to provide easy nutrition solutions to help improve health and performance. In addition to running her business, she is a freelance writer for Trail Runner Magazine, Women's Running, and Outside Online. In her free time, you can find her adventuring in the mountains of Aspen, CO, where she resides with her ultra endurance husband, Sean, and two Australian Shepherds.Where to find Kylee: IG: @flynutrition3 Website:https://www.flynutrition.org/Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at intentfulnutrition.com Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Aug 31, 202335 min

S1 Ep 17Episode 17: Brooke's Nutrition Journey

Hi, I’m Brooke Czarnecki I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. While I help others find food freedom now, it wasn’t that long ago that I used to do some of the same things many of us do in the “pursuit of health” (that actually weren’t healthy at all!). In todays episode of the Actively Fueled Podcast, Brooke shares her own nutrition journey and covers topics including:-Disordered eating and how sneaky thoughts can mask as normal/healthy behavior -Orthorexia and focusing heavily on eating "perfectly" -Exercise and RED-s -Intuitive Eating My story is a part of me and my story is the reason I am able to help so many incredible people. My life used to revolve around food rules and restrictions. I thought my body was something that had to be controlled in order to stay “in check.” I was terrified of what might happen if my body changed. Letting go of the restrictions and rules wasn’t easy but I wouldn’t change a thing about my story. My story is a part of me and my story is the reason I am able to help so many incredible people. YOU deserve to live a life free of food rules and restrictions because you see – it’s not just about the food. It’s about living a more empowered and inspired life that isn’t defined by your body.Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at intentfulnutrition.com Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Aug 25, 202328 min

S1 Ep 16Episode 16: Bone Stress Injuries 101 with Steph Mundt, DPT & Run Coach

In todays episode we will chat about some of the following topics for bone stress injuries: 1- What are bone stress injuries and how do they develop? 2- Why do some athletes have recurrent bone stress injuries?3- What’s the deal with sacral (back) bone stress injuries and why are they often mistaken for SI joint dysfunction?4- Why is it so important to work with a RED-S informed PT when working through recurrent bone stress injuries?Stephanie Mundt is a physical therapist & running coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. She started her physical therapy & coaching business, Volante PT & Performance, in 2020 to specialize in the rehabilitation and training of runners. As a runner with a history of eating disorder and multiple bone stress injuries, she’s passionate about helping others manage this type of injury & return to running with confidence. She has presented on the physical therapist’s role in RED-S and on bone stress-related injuries at various physical therapy conferences with the goal of increasing awareness & improving care for this population.IG: stephmundt.dptWebsite: https://www.volantept.com/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Aug 10, 202336 min

S1 Ep 15Episode 15: Race & Performance Anxiety 101 with Neal Palles

In todays episode we will discuss:1- Performance anxiety - what is it? How do you know if you have it? 2- Why do some athletes perform better when they aren’t following a strict planning plan?3- Are some athletes more prone to performance anxiety than others? 4- How do you work through performance anxiety with your athletes? 5- What are your top tips for overcoming performance anxiety?Neal is a licensed psychotherapist and also a mental performance consultant - He holds dual degrees in social work and applied sport psychology. Neal is based in Longmont, Colorado and work with athletes who are either struggling with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief and loss, recent trauma or injury, as well as performance issues. Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Aug 4, 202343 min

S1 Ep 14Episode 14: Running through Pregnancy & Postpartum with Jessie Klein, DPT

We are talking with Jessie Klein, DPT about pregnancy and the pelvic floor! In todays podcast we will cover:1- Is running through pregnancy safe for the pelvic floor?2- How do I know if I should continue running through pregnancy vs when I should stop? 3- How do I return to running after pregnancy?4- What are your thoughts on wearing belly bands while running? 5- How can we be supporting our overall pelvic health through pregnancy and postpartum?Jessie received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at New York University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Her primary speciality is in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Jessie's interest in pelvic health stemmed from exposure during PT school which provided powerful insight into gender bias and how pelvic health concerns, especially women’s, are often dismissed. Her mission is to provide a restorative environment to encourage and empower her patints to connect with and heal their bodies.Jessie previously established the Pelvic Health Program for a large physical therapy practice and acting as the Program Director, mentoring dozens of other Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists. She remains educated on the latested in pelvic pain, exercise and pregnancy, postpartum rehabilitation, bowel and sexual dysfunction.Jessie is a lecturer on pelvic floor physical therapy at both New York University and Columbia University, and serves as teaching assistant for multiple pelvic floor continuing education courses through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.‍https://www.jessiekleinpelvichealth.com/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jul 28, 202334 min

S1 Ep 13Episode 13: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and the Pelvic Floor with Emily Everton, DPT

No doubt that you will learn something new today when you listen to the very knowledgeable Emily Everton! Did you know that your pelvic floor is impacted when you lose your period? 1- We’re talking about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) today, what is HA?. 2 - What is the typical hormonal profile that coincides with HA?3- How do you use your PT expertise to support individuals through HA recovery?4 - how does HA impact the pelvic floor??Emily Everton is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of Massachusetts. Emily graduated with her Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons University.Emily founded Embody Physical Therapy & Wellness in 2022 in order to follow her passions and provide quality, inclusive care in a one-on-one setting. She firmly believes the patient and provider should have full autonomy over the care plan, not the insurance company. She aims to provide an intimate care experience for all individuals; one in which they feel heard, supported, and [email protected] https://www.embodyptwell.com/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jul 20, 202340 min

S1 Ep 12Episode 12: Trauma, Stress and a Personal Running Story with Kelley Burt

Tune into this information packed episode to learn more about trauma, stress and how the body interprets these two things differently. Kelley also shares her personal experience of how her running changed when she experienced a high level of stress and what ended up happening with her body. In todays podcast: 1- Let's talk about stress and trauma. What are the differences?? How do we talk about it appropriately in todays world. 2 - Is there a difference between childhood trauma and adulthood trauma? 3 - How does running impact our trauma response or stress response. Is there a difference? Kelley holds a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Nazareth College and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Syracuse University. Kelley also holds a professional teaching certificate as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities in the state of New York. She is nationally certified through the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association with my Certificate of Clinical Competence as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and hold a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership from Le Moyne College.Kelley's trajectory in the world of education has been particularly unique and winding and has included clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist, a member of several integrated special education teams, a teacher trainer, consultant, and professional developer, and a district-wide coordinator of social and emotional learning programming.Kelley found a passion for supporting and building the capacity of educators in a variety of areas, and is thrilled to come to you as a private educational consultant and professional learning facilitator, and the founder of KB Educational Consulting. Come learn and grow with Kelley!https://kbeducationalconsulting.com/ Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jul 13, 202344 min

S1 Ep 11Episode 11: Ultramarathon Nutrition Considerations with Julie Shobe, RDN

Today we chat with Julie about ultramarathon nutrition. Topics Covered: 1- Can you talk to us about some common nutrition trends you see among your athletes and why they may or may not be helping for their performance? 2- What are your thoughts on fat adapted running for ultra runners?3- What are some common fueling mistakes ultra runners make during races/training? 4- How does protein play a role in your intra-run fueling plan?Julie Shobe is an ultra runner and Registered dietitian nutritionist and helps ultra runners (new and seasoned) feel confident in their fueling to know what to eat and when without getting slowed down by nausea, cramping, hydration frustrations, lack of wanting to eat and more. Interact with her on Instagram @ultra.running.nutrition Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jul 6, 202338 min

S1 Ep 10Episode 10: Overcoming Restrictive Eating with Danielle Kepics, PA-C

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Today Danielle and Brooke talk about Danielle’s history with restrictive eating, over exercising and how she overcame it. Danielle talks about how she integrates her personal history with her experience as a healthcare practitioner to help her clients. Danielle Kepics is a physician assistant, masters level mental health therapist, certified fertility educator + nutrition coach and in a former life she spent five years as a personal trainer.She is the owner + lead practitioner of empowered medicine where she helps women lead full, healthy, badass lives. She values thriving over surviving which is why she left conventional medicine to start her business.She loves hiking, backpacking, dogs, sunshine + anything that involves being an active human. You can find Danielle on IG: @danielle.kepics Check Out her podcast: Strong and Unfiltered Brooke Czarnecki is the owner of Intentful Nutrition, LLC. Brooke’s mission at Intentful Nutrition is for all individuals to tune out diet culture, understand their unique definition of health and for all individuals to treat their body with dignity and respect. We help runners and athletes understand exactly how to fuel their body and help individuals in eating disorder recovery reconnect with their mind and body. Interested in a 1:1 consult with me? I offer a free first 15 minute consult and you can find more info at https://intentfulnutrition.com/

Jun 29, 202340 min
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