The Critical Reload Podcast

Mike Bewley
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The Critical Reload Podcast helps parents of athletes solve the real fueling problems that show up every day—busy schedules, skipped meals, low energy, poor recovery, inconsistent eating, and uncertainty about what actually matters. Hosted by Mike Bewley, founder of Critical Reload, each episode brings practical, evidence-informed guidance that helps parents make better nutrition decisions without calorie counting, macro tracking, or chasing perfection. When you’re ready for the complete step-by-step system, explore Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 3. Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy for Athletes

    Carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation—but for athletes who train hard, they’re an important source of fuel. In Episode 3 of The Critical Reload Podcast, Mike Bewley explains what carbs actually do, how the body stores them as glycogen, why timing and food choice matter, and why cutting carbohydrates can work against an athlete’s performance goals. You’ll also learn a simple way to spot carbohydrate gaps in your athlete’s training day without counting calories or tracking macros. Fueling Champions for Parents If you want to go deeper, Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents takes the ideas we talk about here and puts them into a complete system you can use at home. Learn more here: https://criticalreload.com/courses/critical-reload-fueling-champions-for-parents/ Free School-to-Home Toolkit Want to take this episode beyond the listen? Use the Critical Reload School-to-Home Toolkit to help teach the concept at school and reinforce it at home. Access the Toolkit here: https://tinyurl.com/yuhdar7n Teach it at school. Reinforce it at home.

    Ep 3. Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy for Athletes

  2. Aug 17

    Ep 2. Is Your Athlete Actually Eating Enough?

    Is your athlete really eating enough to support school, growth, training, and recovery? In Episode 2 of Fueling Champions, Mike Bewley explains how under-fueling can hide inside an otherwise “normal” day—and why a huge dinner doesn’t necessarily make up for long stretches without fuel. You’ll learn how to spot the gaps in your athlete’s schedule, why eating “healthy” isn’t always the same as eating enough, and one simple way to evaluate a training day without counting calories or tracking macros. Fueling Champions for Parents If you want to go deeper, Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents takes the ideas we talk about here and puts them into a complete system you can use at home. Learn more here: https://criticalreload.com/courses/critical-reload-fueling-champions-for-parents/ Free School-to-Home Toolkit Want to take this episode beyond the listen? Use the Critical Reload School-to-Home Toolkit to help teach the concept at school and reinforce it at home. Access the Toolkit here: https://tinyurl.com/yuhdar7n Teach it at school. Reinforce it at home.

    Ep 2. Is Your Athlete Actually Eating Enough?

  3. Aug 13

    Ep 1. Your Athlete Doesn’t Need a Perfect Diet

    Your athlete doesn’t need a perfect diet—they need repeatable habits that support training, growth, recovery, and real life. In this first episode of Fueling Champions, Mike Bewley explains why sports nutrition should focus less on “good” and “bad” foods and more on patterns, fueling gaps, the home environment, and small changes parents can actually sustain. You’ll leave with one simple place to start: identify the biggest gap in your athlete’s day before trying to fix everything else. Fueling Champions for Parents If you want to go deeper, Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents takes the ideas we talk about here and puts them into a complete system you can use at home. Learn more here: https://criticalreload.com/courses/critical-reload-fueling-champions-for-parents/ Free School-to-Home Toolkit Want to take this episode beyond the listen? Use the Critical Reload School-to-Home Toolkit to help teach the concept at school and reinforce it at home. Access the Toolkit here: https://tinyurl.com/yuhdar7n Teach it at school. Reinforce it at home.

    Ep 1. Your Athlete Doesn’t Need a Perfect Diet
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About

The Critical Reload Podcast helps parents of athletes solve the real fueling problems that show up every day—busy schedules, skipped meals, low energy, poor recovery, inconsistent eating, and uncertainty about what actually matters. Hosted by Mike Bewley, founder of Critical Reload, each episode brings practical, evidence-informed guidance that helps parents make better nutrition decisions without calorie counting, macro tracking, or chasing perfection. When you’re ready for the complete step-by-step system, explore Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Bewley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Critical Reload, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Critical Reload Podcast