The food you put into your body has a massive impact on how you perform in your athletic training and everyday life. Sports Dietitian and distance runner Claire Shorenstein explores the connection between nutrition, performance, and health for busy, active people. Tune in for evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on a wide variety of nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being. For additional free nutrition resourc ...
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Welcome to Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author. We'll talk about easy ways to upgrade your life, streamline your wellness routine, and explore health and diet trends.
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Our motivational-minded podcast covers topics women want to know about as they journey to and through menopause. We cover topics that impact women’s health and healthy aging, including what it means to age healthfully. Hosted by the National Menopause Foundation's Founder & President, Claire Gill.
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Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, American Board Certified OB/GYN is talking sex, intimacy, pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between. This podcast is not just for Muslims, but for anyone that is interested in women’s health. No shame, no judgment, and no topic is taboo. This is The Muslim Sex Podcast. Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions abo ...
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I BELIEVE THAT UNSUSTAINABLE DIETS AND EXERCISE REGIMENS ARE WHAT KEEP US STUCK IN THE WEIGHT LOSS AND WEIGHT GAIN CYCLE. I get you… I was you! I’ve lost weight, I’ve gained weight, I’ve felt fat, I’ve felt too skinny and everywhere in between. My eating habits and body image were disordered AF thanks to really stupid nutrition information and crazy diets. Through science-based nutrition education and mindful eating, I have found the key to having it all. It’s possible to eat delicious food, ...
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Taking care of our bodies as runners & endurance athletes shouldn't be taboo. Join me, Brooke Czarnecki, running & eating disorder Registered Dietitian, along with my guests as we talk about how to actively fuel your body & mind to be the strongest human, runner and endurance athlete you can be. The Actively Fueled Podcast is aimed to bring awareness to disordered eating/eating disorders, REDs, sports injuries, mental health, hustle culture & burnout in sports and HOW to overcome these obsta ...
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This podcast is produced by the Committee of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access through the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) practice group with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Join us to explore a range of whole food therapies and mind body modalities within different settings and cultures, and to celebrate the ways that our diversity in practice and perspective makes us stronger.
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Sex, Hormones, and Aging with Dr. Tami Rowen
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56:16On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes the amazing Dr. Tami Rowen to talk about everything you need to know when it comes to sex, aging, and hormones! Dr. Rowen is a highly distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist at UCSF, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on everything from the impact that declining estrogen, progesterone, and t…
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Re-Release Episode 152: The Overthink-Proof Plate—3 Formulas For Healthy Eating
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16:26Episode Description: In this solo episode, I’m walking you through one of my favorite tools for simplifying healthy eating. Instead of obsessing over numbers or feeling paralyzed by food rules, I’m sharing an easy way to build balanced meals and snacks without the stress. I call it the Overthink-Proof Plate—a flexible, judgment-free framework I’ve …
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Breaking Stigma: Emotional Health and Family Wellness w/ Dr. Wendy Schofer
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41:50On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer for a discussion on everything you need to know about stigmas. Dr. Schofer is a pediatrician, a former Navy captain, and a lifestyle physician and during this conversation, she shares her expertise on a litany of topics, including weight stigma, sex stigma, and how generational stigma can af…
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Why Fat is So Important For Athletes
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1:03:17Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 121 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Natalie Robertello, MS RD CSSD of BeFueled Sports Nutrition. Natalie is a wealth of knowledge, and as an endurance athlete herself, she’s the perfect person to deep dive into the one macronutrient I haven't podcasted about yet...FAT! We clear…
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Gynecology, Agency, and Self-Care with Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons
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45:39On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons for a discussion on everything you need to know about gynecology, agency, and sexual health. Dr. Ojo-Carons is a Cosmetic Gynecological Surgeon and during this conversation, she and Dr. Sadaf share their expertise on various sexual health issues regarding physical and mental well-being. Tune i…
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More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine at Midlife
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31:46Resources: American Migraine Foundation American Migraine Foundation: Why Don't We Use the Terms "migraines," "migraine headaches" and "migraineur"? Canadian Headache Society In this episode of The Positive Pause®, host Claire Gill speaks with Claire Sandoe, MD, MSc, neurologist, educator, and American Migraine Foundation board member, for a discus…
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Re-release Episode 160: How To Make A Loneliness Game Plan
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12:47Episode Description: Loneliness doesn’t always show up with warning signs. Sometimes it’s loud. Other times, it’s that quiet urge to fill an online cart you don’t need, or the weird heaviness of a free weekend with nothing on the calendar. In this solo episode of The Drama-Free Healthy Living Podcast, let’s talk about the very human experience of f…
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Essential Vulvar Health: Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis
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31:39On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues her essential deep dive into vulvar health issues with a focused look at Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis (DIV). Learn all about this rare, yet profoundly impactful chronic inflammatory condition, often misdiagnosed as common infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Dr. Sadaf goes over everything DIV, fr…
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Episode 28: Taking a Functional Approach to Your Health w/ Stephanie Darby, RD
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48:34Join Brooke and Stephanie on today's episode where they dive into all things functional nutrition and what it means to take a functional approach to your health. Do you need all the supplements? Protocols? What's ACTUALLY going to help you move the needle with your health and to get you on the path of feeling your best? Topics covered: What is func…
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Embracing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle as a Multi-Sport Athlete
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1:06:29Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 120 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Holland, a trail runner, climber, creative business owner, and all-around outdoor enthusiast based in Boulder, Colorado. Emily is the co-founder of Wild Poppy Creative Consulting, where she helps small businesses and creatives increase …
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Essential Vulvar Health: Understanding Lichen Planus
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33:29On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues her focus on essential vulvar health diving into everything you need to know about lichen planus. With this close look at lichen planus, Dr. Sadaf demystifies this often-misunderstood autoimmune skin condition affecting the vulva, vagina, and other mucous membranes. Also, hear a detailed case study Dr. Sadaf exp…
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Re-release Episode 166: Making Time For Movement When You Feel Like You Have No Time
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20:24Episode Description: It’s easy to tell ourselves we’ll move “when things calm down.” But let’s be honest—life rarely slows down on its own. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the all or nothing mindset that keeps so many of us from moving our bodies in a way that actually feels supportive. Whether you're in a busy season, feeling low on energy…
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Midlife Nutrition Webinar: Dispelling Dietary Myths with Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
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51:04On this episode taken from a special live webinar, Dr. Sadaf speaks with Toby Amidor, a best-selling cookbook author, spokesperson, speaker, and recipe developer, to discuss everything you need to know about midlife nutrition. From the top of the menu to the bottom, Toby lends her expertise on common myths on what we can eat, what we should eat, an…
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Fueling on the Fly: Travel Nutrition Tips for Busy Athletes
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27:10Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 119 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m on the mic solo to share some of my favorite travel nutrition tips for busy athletes, inspired by decades of personal experience and 10+ years as a sports dietitian helping active people fuel on the go. Travel is fun, exciting, and can be an enriching …
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Essential Vulvar Health: Understanding Lichen Sclerosis
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30:36On this episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down for a special focus on the autoimmune-driven chronic inflammatory condition known as lichen sclerosis. Dr. Sadaf shares some insightful anecdotes on how she has encountered this problematic condition for the vulva as a practitioner. Get a break down of all the common symptoms: pain, itching, burning, and scarrin…
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Episode 240: Grounded in Change: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself in a New Season of Life
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31:49Episode Description: Transitions—big or small—have a way of shaking up everything we thought we had figured out. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a deeply personal season of change—from healing after surgery to embracing motherhood through surrogacy after a long and challenging fertility journey. I’m not just sharing the milestones—I’m ta…
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The Doctor Down Below: Unreal Urology Stories and Pelvic Health with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse
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52:49On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, a Chicago-based urologist, to discuss everything you need to know about urology and pelvic health. Dr. Milhouse shares some amazing stories and her expertise to give insight on common female urological complaints a litany of male sexual dysfunction issues she often helps her patients manage. I…
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Episode 27: The Truth About Female Athlete Health w/ Heather Caplan, RD
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45:05Join Brooke & Heather for today's episode where we peel back the curtain on common female athlete health concerns. Topics include: Why Heather started Lane 9 Project Common misconceptions in the female athlete health world Why female athlete health concerns continue to get dismissed Common signs of low energy availability How to seek support from h…
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A Smarter Approach to Pelvic and Hormonal Health with Jenna Perkins
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35:25In this episode, Jenna Perkins, RN, WHNP-BC, a board-certified women’s health and gender-related nurse practitioner and founder of DiscovHER Health joins us for a discussion about the importance understanding of pelvic health, which includes both urinary, bladder and gynecological issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause, the growing r…
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Midlife Marvels: Navigating Women's Health & Sexual Wellness with Dr. Tina Sogocio
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41:10On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Tina Sogocio to the show for a discussion on everything you need to know about midlife women's health and sexual wellness! Dr. Sogocio is an ObGyn specializing in midlife women's health and menopause, and during this dive into the magical moments of midlife, she shares her expertise to highlight the critical …
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High Carb Fueling with the Scientist Behind Carbs Fuel Gels
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1:00:13Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 118 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Gouw, an endurance cyclist and fellow Santa Cruz native. He's also the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the sports nutrition brand Carbs Fuel. Aaron holds a Master’s degree in High Altitude Exercise Physiology, and is currently f…
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Episode 239: The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function w/ Maggie Moon
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26:29📌Make sure to check out Maggie’s new book ‘The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function’ https://amzn.to/4je5NPt 📌 Also check out The United States of Arugula https://amzn.to/3Qvw0Me 👉 In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living, Maggie Moon, a Columbia University-educated, culinary school-trained registered dietitian, and …
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Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause as a Southeast Asian Woman
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53:41On this episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down for a focused look at some recent studies and data that gives us some insightful information on the unique health disparities women of Southeast Asian descent can face. Find out how and why Southeast Asian women faced with unique hurdles when it comes to perimenopause and menopause and what precautions, steps, a…
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Beyond Boredom: Intimacy, Shame, & Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali
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52:17On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Nazanin Moali back to the show, to discuss everything you need to know about keeping the flames of intimacy ignited! Dr. Moali shares her expertise as a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, as well as her perspective coming from a conservative upbringing, to highlight the power of sex positivity…
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Performance Supplements for Endurance Athletes: What Works (and What Doesn’t) with Vic Johnson
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56:03Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 117 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by fellow sports dietitian Vic Johnson, MPH, RDN, to break down one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood topics in the endurance world: performance supplements. Vic works with many top trail and ultra athletes, and is an ultra runner…
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Episode 238: EVVY: Empowering Women through Data-Driven Health Solutions w/ Priyanka Jain & Kate McLean
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41:23📌Get innovative & effective vaginal healthcare, powered by our state-of-the-art vaginal microbiome test: check out EVVY https://www.evvy.com/ 📌EVVY on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evvy/?hl=en 👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording dives into women's health with Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, …
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From Taboo to Treatment: A Global Push for Menopause & HRT Education with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi
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43:10On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi to discuss everything you need to know about the push to empower women through knowledge about menopause, perimenopause, and sexual health. Tune in as Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Al-Humaidhi break down the mission to smash cultural taboos and lack of provider training that contribute to widespread suff…
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In this episode, Joe Hoye, Owner/Operator of Hoye Fit, joins us for a discussion about how he helps women, especially those over the age of 40, in creating lasting change through fitness, nutrition, health and mindset. Most coaches tell women to eat less and move more—Joe Hoye does the opposite. Through Diet Detox, he simplifies nutrition and fitne…
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Amazing Sex in Menopause: Shifting the Narrative with Dr. Shannon Chavez
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48:55On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Shannon Chavez back to the podcast, to discuss everything you need to know about amazing sex during menopause. From the negative stereotypes to what it means to "romance yourself," Dr. Chavez shares her expertise to dispel stigmas and highlight how menopause can be a time of empowered sexual exploration. List…
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From Ballet to Ultra Running: An Athlete’s Journey to the Cocodona 250
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1:06:36Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 116 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, ultra runner Kabuki Snyder shares her powerful story, from struggling with disordered eating as a young ballerina to training for one of the toughest races out there: the Cocodona 250. We dive into how she approaches ultra running nutrition, training, and …
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Episode 237: The Ambition Trap: How To Stop chasing And Start Living w/ Amina AlTai
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38:17📌Make sure to check out the new book ‘The Ambition Tramp: How To Stop Chasing and Start Living’ https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Trap-Chasing-Start-Living/dp/0593655303 👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording welcomes business and career coach Amina AlTai to discuss her new book, 'The Ambition Trap: How to Stop C…
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Anxiety in Relationships with Justine Carino, LMHC
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42:29On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by licensed psychotherapist, Justine Carino, to discuss everything you need to know about anxiety in relationships. Justine shares her expertise to help shine a light on the difference between stress and anxiety disorders, how anxiety manifests through irritability and conflict in relationships, and common copin…
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New GSM Guidelines: Understanding & Treating Menopause Symptoms
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38:14On this episode, Dr. Sadaf breaks down everything you need to know about the newly released American Urological Association guidelines on Genitournary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Learn all about this common condition that is caused by low estrogen after menopause, how doctors diagnose GSM, and what symptoms it comes with. This episode is a full br…
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Does Body Weight Affect How You Should Fuel During Exercise?
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41:22Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 115 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I welcome back Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, MS RD CSSD to dive into how body weight impacts fueling needs during exercise. For years, carb recommendations during exercise were based on duration and intensity, without considering body size. New resear…
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Episode 236: Mindset Shifts For When You Feel Stuck
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17:53In this solo episode, I’m opening up about something we all bump into from time to time: that frustrating, foggy, can’t-quite-move-forward feeling. Yep—feeling stuck. Whether it's your wellness routine, career path, or life in general, I’m sharing some powerful mindset shifts that can help you get back into motion—without overhauling your entire li…
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Sex, Symptoms, and Solutions: The Menopause Journey with Dr. Louise Newson
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38:47On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes renowned GP and menopause specialist, Dr. Louise Newson, to discuss everything you need to know about the journey that is menopause. Dr. Newson shares her expertise as we explore common symptoms, like anxiety and joint pain, while highlighting how an emphasis on individualized treatment is so important. While men…
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Female Pleasure, Psychosexual Health, and Global Perspectives with Dr. Emmanuele Jannini
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1:02:15On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Emmanuele Jannini, to discuss the landscape of sexual medicine in the European Union, the importance of a comprehensive psychosexual approach to understanding sexual health, and so much more! Dr. Jannini, a world renowned expert on sexual medicine based in Rome, Italy, shares his expertise to explain the …
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Heal, Evolve, Reignite: Navigating Midlife Mental Health
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31:42In this episode, Dawn Van Berkel, LPC, CCTP, CST, a mental health counselor and founder of H.E.R. Therapy, joins us for a discussion to explore the emotional challenges and opportunities women face during midlife and menopause. Dawn shares her inspiring story of going back to school in her mid-40s to earn a master’s degree in counseling, proving th…
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Fuel for Effort, Not Speed: Why Slower Endurance Athletes Still Need Carbs
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30:57Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 114 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, Sports Dietitian Stevie Smith, MS RD CSSD joins me for the first in a two-part series on how various factors impact how you should fuel during endurance activities. In Part 1, we discuss how exercise intensity affects fueling needs. More specifically, we t…
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Episode 235: Beyond Misinformation: Science-Based Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake
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40:25📌Check out Dr. Joan’s web page here https://blogs.bu.edu/salge/ 👉In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' Jess interviews Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, a nutrition professor at Boston University, award-winning podcast host, and prolific author. Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a nutrition professor…
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Hot Flashes & Hormones: Unraveling Thyroid and Menopause Mysteries with Dr. Dana Gibbs
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42:59On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Dana Gibbs back to the podcast to discuss everything you need to know about the often-confused symptoms of thyroid dysfunction and menopause. Dr. Gibbs is certified by the Menopause Society with an exclusively hormone-based practice in Texas, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise as a thyroid s…
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Modern Menopause Treatments & Mid-Life Sexual Health with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
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50:25On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes perimenopause expert, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg, to discuss everything you need to know about the latest in menopause treatments. Dr. Gilberg, a board-certified ObGyn specializing in menopause and perimenopause, and also known for her work as a chief medical correspondent on The Drew Barrymore Show, shares her expertis…
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Fueling an FKT: How Tara Dower's Crew Helped Her Conquer the Appalachian Trail
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39:22Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! Last week in Episode 112, I sat down with Tara Dower to hear about how she fuels trail running, thru-hiking, and FKTs, including her record-breaking FKT on the Appalachian Trail. But what does it take to SUPPORT an athlete through such a grueling feat? In this bonus episode, we’re diving behind the scene…
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Menopause and Body Aches: Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome with Dr. Vonda Wright
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48:29On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes renowned longevity doctor and orthopedic sports surgeon, Dr. Vonda Wright, to discuss everything you need to know about the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Learn all about what musculoskeletal syndrome is and how hormonal changes, specifically the decline in estrogen, impact women's bodies. Dr. Wright shar…
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From DNF to Dominance: How Tara Dower Fuels Thru-Hikes, FKTs, and Ultramarathons
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1:00:14Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In Episode 112 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I chat with ultrarunner and thru-hiker Tara Dower, aka Candy Mama. If you don’t already know Tara, she’s an incredible endurance athlete with multiple FKTs, podium finishes, and race wins under her belt. Most notably, she set the overall Fastest Known Time…
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From Awkward to Intimate with Sarah Hunt, LMSW, CST: Talking About Sex with Your Partner
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47:32On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes sex therapist Sarah Hunt, LMSW, CST, back to the show for a discussion on everything you need to know about talking about sex with your partner and why it can be so awkward. Sarah shares her expertise in guiding couples into having these often difficult conversations about sex and intimacy, as she and Dr. Sadaf d…
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Navigating Menopause with Humor and Strength
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36:02In this episode, Colleen McIntosh, author of Menopause: The Horror, Humility, and Humor of It All joins us to discuss her candid and humorous approach to navigating menopause. She shares insights on how humor, support, and self-care can help women thrive during this challenging life transition. Colleen’s story is one of humor, resilience, and self-…
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Episode Description: Protein isn’t just about building muscle—it’s essential for stabilizing blood sugar, keeping you full longer, and supporting the building and retention of lean muscle mass, which plays a huge role in metabolism. It also helps maintain cell structure and is involved in countless processes that keep your body functioning at its b…
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Episode 233: Why Muscle Mass Matters for Women
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26:16Episode Description: Grab your weights and your whey protein, because in this solo episode, we’re diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us—why muscle mass is a necessity, particularly for women over 35. Together, we'll unpack the critical role of muscle in maintaining our metabolic health and how the inevitable hormonal shifts duri…
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Reproductive Rights, Education, and Advocacy with Sahar Pirzada of HEART
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37:47On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Sahar Pirzada do discuss everything you need to know about the work she is doing at HEART, an organization dedicated to promoting sexual health, uprooting gendered violence, and advancing reproductive justice. As Director of Movement Building at HEART (Health Education, Advocacy, Research, and Training), Sahar ex…
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