The Wendi Irlbeck Show

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Fuel your faith. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind. A 30-minute weekly podcast delivers powerful, practical conversations at the intersection of faith, fitness, health, and leadership—equipping you to live stronger, lead with purpose, and stay rooted in Christ. Each episode provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re: Fueling student-athletes for performance and confidenceEating well on a budget without extremesStaying fit and energized as a busy professionalGrowing spiritually while navigating leadership, discipline, and life Hosted by Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN—charismatic, highly sought-after speaker; Christian author; registered dietitian; certified sports nutritionist; entrepreneur; and nonprofit leader this show blends science, Scripture, and real-world experience to help you grow mind, body, and spirit without burnout. Created for coaches, parents, athletes, educators, dietitians, trainers, business owners, and emerging leaders, this podcast is for anyone pursuing better health and a deeper walk with Christ. Come for the clarity. Stay for the conviction. Leave equipped to live and lead with strength and faith. Follow Wendi on Social media! Instagram Twitter Youtube Tiktok Facebook Get a copy of Wendi's 365 day devotional on Amazon! Five- minute moments to grow your faith! Get in touch with Wendi for speaking events, coaching, elite nutrition fueling plans and MORE! Support Wendi's mission and the non-profit today!

  1. Sep 21

    Episode 22: The Crash Wasn’t the Finish Line: Faith, Resilience & Rebuilding with John Mabry

    What happens when you look strong on the outside but are struggling on the inside? In Episode 22, I sit down with John Mabry former Hollywood actor, keynote speaker, inventor, life strategist, and “comeback extraordinaire.” After a fatal car accident left John without a leg, the loss of his brother to a drug overdose, and years of battling anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder, John found a path toward recovery through the grace of God and Celebrate Recovery. Today, he helps high achievers who are “performing perfectly in public but perishing in private.” We talk about faith, resilience, recovery, addiction, emotional health, physical strength, and rebuilding your life from the inside out. The crash wasn’t the finish line. 👉 Connect with John: johnmabryconnects.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH WENDI Follow along for nutrition education, athlete fueling, faith-based encouragement, and leadership insight: Instagram (Primary): @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES *Nutrition, Programs & Speaking: *👉https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com *Faith & Devotionals: *👉https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the showLeave a reviewShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

    Episode 22: The Crash Wasn’t the Finish Line: Faith, Resilience & Rebuilding with John Mabry

  2. Sep 10

    Episode 21: Male and Female He Created Them | Sex Differences in Sport

    In Episode 21 of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist Wendi Irlbeck walks through the peer-reviewed research on sex differences in athletic performance and the biblical case for why this matters to Christians. After puberty, five separate systems change at once: skeletal structure and limb length, lean muscle mass, bone width and density, oxygen transport, and pelvic structure. They don't add up they multiply. That's why the male-female performance gap runs 10% in some events and 50% in others. Wendi covers what the research actually shows on testosterone suppression, why bone geometry makes this an athlete-safety question and not only a fairness question, and the documented Title IX cases in college athletics. She also takes the strongest arguments against her position seriously, on air. In this episode: 00:00 — Why this conversation matters 02:00 — Opening prayer 03:00 — Why a dietitian is talking about this 05:00 — What Scripture says: Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Psalm 139 08:30 — The woman at the well, and how to say a hard thing 10:30 — Speaking the truth in love, and the charge that this is hateful 12:30 — Why the science stands on its own 13:00 — Before puberty: what the research really shows 14:00 — Puberty as the dividing line 15:00 — The five systems: frame, engine, foundation, fuel, hinge 18:30 — Why girls plateau, and what coaches get wrong 19:00 — Testosterone suppression: what it does and doesn't change 21:30 — The safety argument nobody makes 23:00 — Documented cases: Penn, San Jose State, Connecticut 24:00 — Answering the strongest objections 27:30 — Silence is not neutrality Studies cited: Handelsman, Hirschberg & Bermon — Endocrine Reviews, 2018 Tønnessen et al. — PLOS ONE, 2015 Hunter et al., ACSM Consensus Statement — Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2023 Hilton & Lundberg — Sports Medicine, 2021 Roberts, Smalley & Ahrendt — British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 4, Ephesians 4:15, John 8:32, Isaiah 5:20, Joshua 24:15, Luke 21:19 Full breakdown, citations and the safety data: nutritionwithwendi.com Follow: @nutrition_with_wendi @devotions_with_wendi www.devotionswithwendi.com  The Wendi Irlbeck Show fuel your faith, strengthen your body, sharpen your mind. New episodes weekly. Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN, is a Christian author, speaker, registered dietitian, certified sports nutritionist and nonprofit leader.

    Episode 21: Male and Female He Created Them | Sex Differences in Sport

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 20:Back-to-School Fueling for Student Athletes

    As student-athletes head back to school, nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through the season and performing at their best. In this episode, I share practical strategies to help athletes stay fueled, energized, and prepared throughout the school day and into practices and competitions. A million dollar weight room means very little with a 10-cent nutrition plan. In this episode, you'll learn: How to build fueling stations at home for quick, grab-and-go snacksMy favorite game day fueling strategies to optimize energy and performanceWhat to include on your weekly grocery list to simplify meal prepEasy snack and meal ideas for busy school schedulesCommon fueling mistakes that leave athletes tired, sluggish, and underperformingHow parents can make healthy eating easier without spending hours in the kitchen Whether you're a parent, coach, or student-athlete, these simple nutrition strategies will help support strength, speed, power, recovery, focus, and long-term athletic development. Contact Wendi for a sports nutrition talk today! info@nutritionwithwendi.com Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ 👉Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 👉12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ 👉Football fueling guide: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/fueling-the-high-school-football-player-what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-how-much-to-eat/ Faith & Devotionals: *👉https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the showLeave a reviewShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

    Episode 20:Back-to-School Fueling for Student Athletes

  4. Jul 8

    Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

    Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story Does the number on the scale really determine your health or athletic performance? In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, I break down one of the biggest myths in sports nutrition and explain why body composition matters far more than body weight. You'll learn why two people can weigh the exact same amount yet have completely different body compositions, why muscle is denser than fat, and how hydration, hormones, glycogen, and bone density can cause the scale to fluctuate without reflecting true progress. I also explain what matters far more than the number on the scale—including your energy, strength, recovery, lab values, sleep, and overall health. I'll share my personal testimony, discuss the dangers of chasing an arbitrary number—especially for female athletes—including under-fueling, RED-S, loss of the menstrual cycle, and decreased performance, and provide practical examples of balanced meals that fuel strength, performance, and long-term health. Most importantly, we'll shift the conversation from shrinking your body to strengthening it. You'll leave with a healthier perspective on body composition, practical ways to measure progress beyond the scale, and biblical encouragement to steward your body with gratitude and purpose. Strong and healthy will always be better than skinny and hungry. 🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ 👉Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 👉12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Faith & Devotionals: *👉https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the showLeave a reviewShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

    Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

  5. Jul 2

    Episode 18:Fueling Female Athletes: Calories, Protein, Recovery & Performance Nutrition

    Nearly 50% of female athletes are under-fueled—and many don't even realize it. In this episode, sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck shares the evidence-based nutrition strategies female athletes need to improve energy, build strength, recover faster, and perform at their highest level. You'll learn: • How many calories female athletes really need • The importance of carbohydrates and protein for performance • Pre- and post-workout fueling strategies • Common causes of fatigue, including low energy availability and iron deficiency • The role of creatine, vitamin D, and calcium • Practical nutrition tips for athletes, parents, and coaches 🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ 👉Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 👉12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Faith & Devotionals: *👉https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the showLeave a reviewShare this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

    Episode 18:Fueling Female Athletes: Calories, Protein, Recovery & Performance Nutrition

  6. Jun 25

    Episode 17: How to Gain 10 lbs in 10 Weeks: The Student-Athlete Blueprint

    Most athletes overlook the simple, proven strategies that could help them gain 10 pounds in just 10 weeks—without turning to junk food or excessive supplements. If you're struggling to put on muscle despite training hard, this episode reveals the counterintuitive approach that makes weight gain achievable and sustainable.Wendi Irlbeck, a highly experienced sports dietitian and Christian mentor, shares practical, science-based tips rooted in her extensive coaching and internship experience. Discover why most "dirty bulking" methods backfire and how focusing on quality nutrition, consistent meal timing, and strategic calorie surpluses can transform your athletic performance. You'll learn specific tactics for fueling around workouts, the importance of carbs and protein, and how to incorporate electrolyte replenishment into your routine—all tailored for busy athletes juggling school, training, and faith.We break down: The crucial role of carbohydrates in maintaining energy and preventing crampingHow to plan meals and snacks to ensure calorie needs are met without feeling overwhelmedProven strategies for packing nutrient-dense foods like Greek yogurt, turkey sandwiches, and homemade electrolyte drinksThe importance of sleep, hydration, and faith-driven discipline in maximizing resultsWhy larger muscle gains depend on intentional, consistent effort—and how faith and perseverance go hand-in-handMissing out on these fundamentals means risking injuries, sluggish progress, and frustration. Athletes: Control your controllables — fuel, sleep, hydrate, and obey. Download my free Athlete Fueling Checklist at nutritionwithwendi.com Wendi's elite athlete meal and snack guide: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/health-and-performance-meals-snacks-guide Elite health and performance nutrition playbook for coaches, parents, trainers and educators: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/health-and-performance-playbook Student athlete coaching program: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fueling-the-elite-student-athlete-a-12-week-nutrition-system-for-coaches-parents-and-athletes-full-access Grab a copy of Wendi's 365-day devotional: https://a.co/d/0jejGyPj Connect with Wendi for a team talk info@nutritionwithwendi.com. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WENDI Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN *👉Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo 🙏 STAY CONNECTED

    Episode 17: How to Gain 10 lbs in 10 Weeks: The Student-Athlete Blueprint

  7. Jun 8

    Episode 16: Fuel like a Champion! The Elite Athlete Summer Blueprint

    Summer is a make-or-break season for athletes. The habits you build over the next eight weeks will determine whether you return to your sport stronger, faster, more explosive, and mentally prepared—or fall behind before the season even begins. In episode 16 of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, sports dietitian and performance coach Wendi Irlbeck shares a complete offseason blueprint for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to maximize summer training and performance. You'll learn exactly how to fuel muscle growth, improve recovery, optimize hydration, and build the daily habits that separate good athletes from great ones. In This Episode You'll Learn: • How much muscle athletes can realistically gain in 8 weeks • Nutrition strategies to support strength, speed, power, and lean mass • Why many athletes struggle to gain weight—and how to fix it • The critical roles of protein, carbohydrates, hydration, and recovery • Smart fueling strategies for camps, tournaments, and summer travel • Sleep and recovery habits that improve performance • The most common mistakes that quietly sabotage offseason progress Whether you're a middle school, high school, or college athlete—or a parent or coach supporting one—this episode provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help athletes perform at their highest level. Wendi also shares actionable tools, including performance plate guidelines, protein targets, hydration strategies, nutrient timing, and simple habit audits that can dramatically improve results. If you're serious about returning to your sport stronger, more confident, and better prepared for the upcoming season, this episode is your roadmap. At The Wendi Irlbeck Show, we fuel your faith, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind so you can become a good steward of the gifts God has given you. Don't waste your summer. Invest in your health, your performance, and your future. Control your controllables. Fuel like a champion. Build habits that last. 🎙️ Listen now and start winning your season before it begins. Join Wendi's elite student athlete program today! https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Grab a copy of Wendi's 365-day devotional: https://a.co/d/00PIiA62 Contact Wendi for a team talk today! www.nutritionwithwendi.com

    Episode 16: Fuel like a Champion! The Elite Athlete Summer Blueprint

  8. Jun 2

    Episode 15: Youth Sports Done Right: Baseball Tips Every Sports Parent Needs to Hear -Zach Lutz

    Former MLB player and founder of LutzGO, Zach Lutz, joins The Wendi Irlbeck Show to discuss what it takes to help young athletes thrive in today's youth sports environment. Drawing from his experience as a professional baseball player and youth coach, Zach shares his coaching philosophy and explains why fundamentals, character, mindset, and long-term athlete development should take priority over hype, pressure, and early specialization. Together, we explore the current state of youth sports, the challenges facing families, and practical strategies parents and coaches can use to create healthier, more positive experiences for young athletes. In this episode, you'll learn how to maximize summer training, navigate parental expectations, build resilience through adversity, and help athletes improve while preserving the joy and love of the game. Zach also discusses the importance of finding the right coach, fostering confidence, and using sports as a platform to develop leadership, faith, and character. Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this conversation is packed with valuable insights that can help young athletes succeed both on and off the field. Topics Covered: ⚾ Zach Lutz's coaching philosophy ⚾ The current landscape of youth baseball and youth sports ⚾ Why fundamentals still matter ⚾ Summer training strategies for young athletes ⚾ Managing parental pressure and expectations ⚾ Building mental toughness and resilience ⚾ Creating healthy environments for athlete development ⚾ Finding the right coach for your child ⚾ Encouraging joy and passion in sports ⚾ Non-negotiables for success in sports and life Memorable Takeaways: • Focus on fundamentals, not gear or hype. • Baseball is 90% mental, not just physical. • Hustle and attitude are key to success. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent, coach, or athlete who could benefit from this conversation. Follow Zach Lutz on LinkedIn! Connect with Wendi for baseball fueling tips and resources on optimizing strength, performance and recovery! www.nutritionwithwendi.com

    Episode 15: Youth Sports Done Right: Baseball Tips Every Sports Parent Needs to Hear -Zach Lutz
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Fuel your faith. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind. A 30-minute weekly podcast delivers powerful, practical conversations at the intersection of faith, fitness, health, and leadership—equipping you to live stronger, lead with purpose, and stay rooted in Christ. Each episode provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re: Fueling student-athletes for performance and confidenceEating well on a budget without extremesStaying fit and energized as a busy professionalGrowing spiritually while navigating leadership, discipline, and life Hosted by Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN—charismatic, highly sought-after speaker; Christian author; registered dietitian; certified sports nutritionist; entrepreneur; and nonprofit leader this show blends science, Scripture, and real-world experience to help you grow mind, body, and spirit without burnout. Created for coaches, parents, athletes, educators, dietitians, trainers, business owners, and emerging leaders, this podcast is for anyone pursuing better health and a deeper walk with Christ. Come for the clarity. Stay for the conviction. Leave equipped to live and lead with strength and faith. Follow Wendi on Social media! Instagram Twitter Youtube Tiktok Facebook Get a copy of Wendi's 365 day devotional on Amazon! Five- minute moments to grow your faith! Get in touch with Wendi for speaking events, coaching, elite nutrition fueling plans and MORE! Support Wendi's mission and the non-profit today!

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  • Creator
    wendi irlbeck
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
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    © 2026 wendi irlbeck

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