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Gut Check: How Functional Sports Medicine Fuels Peak Performance with Maggie Awad
Manage episode 474610250 series 2844246
In this episode, we cover:
Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine
How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing
Why the gut microbiome is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike
The vagus nerve and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress
Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention
The impact of epigenetics, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance
How high performers can optimize the gut-brain connection for clarity and longevity
Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role
The science behind Moo Juice: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance
The crossover between functional medicine and sports psychology—and how mindset shifts fuel better results
Surprising health tips: why walking in the sun, chewing your food, and even eating liver can change the game
63 episodes
Manage episode 474610250 series 2844246
In this episode, we cover:
Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine
How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing
Why the gut microbiome is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike
The vagus nerve and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress
Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention
The impact of epigenetics, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance
How high performers can optimize the gut-brain connection for clarity and longevity
Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role
The science behind Moo Juice: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance
The crossover between functional medicine and sports psychology—and how mindset shifts fuel better results
Surprising health tips: why walking in the sun, chewing your food, and even eating liver can change the game
63 episodes
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