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Welcome to Fiercely Fueled - where we have powerful conversations that nourish mind, body and soul. For athletes, by athletes: this show is all about performance, nutrition and recovery for athletes. We know you have busy lives and need to make the most out of your training and nutrition without added stress. How do we know this? Because we are also busy competitive athletes. Join us as we discuss evidence-based methods that help athletes get stronger, fitter: faster, create longevity in sport and life, and develop habits and better balance in their lives.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Trapped in the Athlete Identity - Episode 177

    In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Bela explores a topic many athletes quietly struggle with: when being an athlete stops being something you do and starts feeling like who you are. Drawing from her own lifelong experience in sports and training, Bela unpacks both sides of athlete identity. On one hand, it can build structure, confidence, discipline, and a strong sense of community. On the other, it can create a mindset where your mood, self-worth, and daily decisions rise and fall with your performance in the gym. She talks openly about the all-or-nothing thinking that can show up after a missed lift, a skipped workout, or a day of imperfect nutrition, and how that can lead to guilt, overtraining, or avoiding rest and real life. She also shares how she works through those moments by stepping back, looking at factors like sleep, fueling, stress, and recovery, and choosing a more grounded response instead of defaulting to self-criticism. This episode is a reminder that discipline and flexibility can exist together. You can take rest days, enjoy your life outside the gym, and still pursue your goals without tying your worth to them   APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    19 min

  2. 27 ABR

    The Young and the Lifters: Why Prioritizing Nutrition and Recovery in Your Early Years is Important - Episode 176

    In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coaches Joni and Bela talk about what they wish they had done differently when they first started training and how those early choices around food and recovery can shape everything that follows.   They reflect on their own experiences with dieting, chasing smaller bodies, and following low carb trends that ultimately hurt performance. Bela shares how years of strict meal plans and overtraining kept her stuck in a cycle of burnout, and how shifting her focus to eating enough, including more carbs and fats, and paying attention to things like sleep and HRV changed not just her training, but how she felt day to day.   The conversation also takes on the influence of social media, where nutrition trends change constantly and often create more confusion than clarity. They get honest about alcohol and its impact on sleep and recovery, the pressure to drink in social settings, and why relying on stimulants to get through workouts can be a sign that something deeper is off.   In this episode, they cover: Why nutrition and recovery matter more than you think early on How dieting and underfueling can hold back your progress What actually helped them feel stronger and more energized The role of carbs, fats, and total calories in performance How alcohol affects recovery and sleep Why needing constant caffeine might be a red flag Whether you are just starting out or years into training, this episode is a reminder that it is never too late to build a better foundation.      APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    52 min

  3. 20 ABR

    How to Train with Pain: Dr. Nathan Dailey - Episode 175

    In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia sits down with Dr. Nathan Dailey, a physical therapist who works with powerlifters through the RTS network, to talk about what it really takes to return to lifting after an injury.   Nathan shares his path from endurance sports into powerlifting and how he found his way to the RTS "Emerging Strategies" approach. From there, the conversation dives into what lifters deal with most often, including low back pain and neck issues that show up as shoulder pain, and how to tell the difference between normal training soreness and something that needs attention.   They break down one of the biggest misunderstandings in rehab, the idea that pain always comes from the exact spot it hurts. Instead, Nathan explains the importance of proper assessment, understanding patterns of pain, and tracking real changes in function over time. He also makes a strong case for staying active when possible, using smart training modifications instead of immediately shutting everything down.   You will learn: How to tell if it is soreness or an injury Why pain is not always coming from where you feel it Common rehab mistakes lifters make When it makes sense to keep training through pain What good physical therapy should actually look like How to adjust training without losing progress   This episode is a practical, grounded guide for lifters who want to train hard, recover well, and stay in the sport long term.          APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    1 h 3 min

  4. 13 ABR

    Nutrition for Mid- and Plus-Sized Strength Athletes - Episode 174

    In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia gets real about what it actually looks like to feel stronger, more confident, and more at home in your body, especially in your 40s.   After a recent reel of hers went viral, Pia found herself at the center of some harsh (and very telling) online reactions. Instead of brushing it off, she uses it as a jumping-off point to unpack the quiet and not-so-quiet judgments that still exist around bodies, strength, and who "belongs" in fitness.   She shares her own story of starting out as an overweight, pre-diabetic beginner who felt completely out of place, and how powerlifting helped her shift from chasing appearance to building performance. But she also offers an important reality check: stepping into strength sports doesn't automatically heal body image  and ignoring nutrition and recovery can be its own form of avoidance.   This episode is a refreshing, no-BS take on fueling your body without falling into restrictive dieting, especially for mid- and plus-size athletes who are often left out of the conversation.      APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    33 min

  5. 6 ABR

    Fiercely Fueled: Mentality for Powerlifting - Episode 173

    APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia hosts Clarice Tighe in a recorded "office hour" style episode discussing major frustrations in strength sports, especially the lack of regulation in powerlifting and fitness coaching and the risks of unqualified coaches giving programming, nutrition, or psychological advice. Clarice argues that words and behaviors create lasting ripple effects and advocates better coach education in psychological skills. The conversation covers reflection practices after meets and training sessions to manage "post-comp blues," build confidence through interpretation and context (not just numbers), and use consistent actions to navigate both strong and disappointing performances.   Connect with our Guest:  Connect with Clarice Tighe @clarice_odyssey https://www.instagram.com/clarice_odyssey/    Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    59 min

  6. 30 MAR

    The Rise of AI Fitness Accounts - Episode 172

    In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Bela discuss the rapid rise of AI-generated social media accounts in the fitness space. They discuss how AI content is becoming difficult to detect and frequently targets midlife women with menopause/perimenopause weight-loss and muscle-gain claims, and how it can worsen comparison and body-image pressures. Listen in as they share practical cues for identifying AI accounts and the importance of doing due diligence, seeking real human connection and community, and remembering that sustainable fitness changes are habit-based and not "sexy" quick fixes.   APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU     Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    31 min

  7. 23 MAR

    The Intentional Athlete with Ross Leppala - Episode 171

    Today on the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, we have a special crossover episode recorded with Ross Leppala on The Intentional Athlete. In this episode, Coach Pia is interviewed about how strength training and powerlifting transformed her life. Pia recounts starting as a journalist and aspiring war photographer, moving into banking for financial stability, and later becoming pre-diabetic after years of poor health habits. She describes leaving a high-level corporate role, opening Lift Coffee, buying Fiercely Fueled three years ago, and valuing the honesty of lifting over corporate politics. The conversation also explores quality of life, autonomy, boundaries, self-sabotage, awareness, priorities, and how strength training builds resilience and presence.      Follow Ross Leppala  Instagram @ross.leppala https://www.instagram.com/ross.leppala/    Follow Coach Pia  Instagram @pia_marangoni https://www.instagram.com/pia_marangoni/   APPLY FOR COACHING https://10tkto34p7j.typeform.com/to/aI4uHZgU    Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast    Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    1 h 15 min

  8. 16 MAR

    How Performance Nutrition Changed Everything with Winnie Abramson - Episode 170

    In this episode of the Fiercely Field Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia welcomes Winnie Abramson, a photographer and long-time powerlifter, to discuss her decade-plus in the sport, starting after CrossFit and competing in over 35 meets across federations including USAPL, USPA, and Powerlifting America, plus serving as a USAPL referee and making Masters national teams and Masters Worlds in 2022. Winnie describes balancing high-level lifting with extensive travel, her photography, and strenuous backpacking, and the importance of planning, adaptability, and defining consistency beyond perfect training. She also talks about her experience seeking performance nutrition coaching after menopause and strength struggles, and how she learned to prioritize fueling, pre/intra/post-workout nutrition, and accountability without obsessive tracking. Listen in as she shares advice for midlife lifters: best days may still be ahead, stay patient with repetitive work, and don't give up, and provides her Instagram and email for contact.   Follow Winnie Abramson Instagram @winnie.abramson https://www.instagram.com/winnie.abramson/  Apply for coaching:  Follow Coach Pia: @pia_marangoni https://www.instagram.com/pia_marangoni/  Links and Resources:  Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast  Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:  Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/

    55 min
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Welcome to Fiercely Fueled - where we have powerful conversations that nourish mind, body and soul. For athletes, by athletes: this show is all about performance, nutrition and recovery for athletes. We know you have busy lives and need to make the most out of your training and nutrition without added stress. How do we know this? Because we are also busy competitive athletes. Join us as we discuss evidence-based methods that help athletes get stronger, fitter: faster, create longevity in sport and life, and develop habits and better balance in their lives.

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    Fiercely Fueled
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    178
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