Fiercely Fueled

Fiercely Fueled
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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. 19H AGO

    Keeping Hydrated - Episode 178

    In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coaches Joni and Pia break down one of the most overcomplicated topics in fitness nutrition: hydration and electrolytes. Listen in as they unpack what electrolytes actually do, whether carbs are necessary for hydration, and why social media often makes hydration far more confusing than it needs to be. They explain how carbohydrates can help transport electrolytes, why sodium and potassium balance matters, and how simple things like urine color can be useful hydration indicators. They also talk about the dangers of overhydration, why chugging water is not always the answer, and how to rehydrate more effectively during training and everyday life.   ***Listen to Episode 42 about Hydration Basics  https://sites.libsyn.com/430623/hydration-episode-42    The conversation also covers: ✅ How much water most people actually need ✅ Signs you may benefit from extra electrolytes ✅ Why sweaty athletes are not all the same ✅ The difference between smart hydration and clever marketing ✅ Whether electrolyte drinks really help hangovers ✅ Why most people eating balanced meals probably do not need daily electrolyte supplements      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/

    26 min

  2. 19H AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie

    Introducing Matthew McConaughey’s Guide to Life from No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie. Follow the show: No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie After losing his father and a dark year in Australia, actor Matthew McConaughey walked into the wilderness of his own mind to figure out how to be a man. He did so by writing long letters to himself, taking solo “walkabouts,” and purging the shame, guilt, and embarrassment of his younger years. He tells Blake about his methods (including what worked and what didn't work) and how they brought him both professional and personal success. In this conversation you’ll learn: – How to take a solo trip that will provide life-changing clarity – Why using too many adjectives and adverbs when journaling means you’re lost – Why service and religion is selfish, and why that’s okay – How to teach your kids the great lesson of being bored – Why emotional maturity and critical thinking are crucial in the age of AI – Matthew’s final note to self Enough Foundation's mission is to spread reminders in every form — bracelets, messages, actions, community — until feeling ENOUGH becomes the cultural default. To learn more, visit weareenough.co. Produced, Directed, and Cinematography by Wubetu Shimelash / IG: Wubetu Shimelash Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Visit http://www.weareenough.co/rules for full terms. More information on Blake’s other projects here:  Morning Water  Morning Water is a daily hydration formula that restores energy, balance, and performance with essential electrolytes, minerals, and nutrients in one simple routine.  To learn more, visit morningwater.co and use code NOMAGICPILL for 25% off your first order. SONIA  Sonia is a conversational AI companion designed for emotional support. Through voice and text, it offers guided wellbeing sessions, including meditations, journaling, personalized recommendations, and practical exercises. To learn more, visit www.soniahealth.com and download it on the App Store. MOOVLAB At MOOVLAB, we bring health and wellness to your workday.  MOOVLAB - the answer to sitting is moving.  To learn more, visit www.moovlab.com Follow Blake on Instagram and stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or concerns you may have. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Blake's Story 1:50 ENOUGH Bracelet 2:18 Matthew's Approach to Identity 3:09 Coins of Prayers & the Icarus in Reverse Poem 05:51 Living with Purpose 06:07 Facing Your Demons Alone 07:56 The Day 12 Breakthrough 09:09 Practical Tips for Solitude & Survival Mode 09:55 Chop Wood, Carry Water 10:57 "I Am Enough" Mantra 12:23 "Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should" 16:09 Simplifying Life 19:27 Morning Water 23:42 Rolling in High School, Then Losing It All in Australia 26:58 Finding Identity Through Disciplines in the Dark 27:29 Does Drama Find Us, or Do We Find It? 28:48 Is "This Too Shall Pass" a Privilege? 32:11 Service, Suffering & Obsessive Self-Centric Thinking 34:40 Is Serving Others Actually Selfish? 38:23 Tom's Shoes & the Identity Crisis Behind It 40:04 Sonia AI 41:32 Moovlab Chair 42:34 Teaching Kids Solitude & Knowing Yourself 44:52 Boredom as a Gift 49:04 AI, Multitasking & What Skills Actually Matter 52:35 The "Enough" Bracelet & Closing Poem 55:45 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. MAY 4

    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

  4. APR 27

    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

  5. APR 20

    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/

    1h 3m

  6. APR 13

    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

  7. APR 6

    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

  8. MAR 30

    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
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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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  • Creator
    Fiercely Fueled
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Fiercely Fueled

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