The Eat for Endurance Podcast

“Healthy, happy, and balanced athletes are the ones that make it across the finish line again and again throughout a long career and leave a legacy.”
— Jessie Diggins
Jessie Diggins is currently competing in her fourth and final Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. I interviewed her back in January 2021, just one week after her historic Tour de Ski win on some of the same Italian mountains she's skiing on now. 
Since our recording, Jessie has become the most accomplished cross-country skier from the US, with 4 Olympic medals (she won her 4th one today!), 3 World Cup overall titles, 7 World Championship medals, and countless other accolades. 
Even though it's no longer Covid times (thank goodness), this powerful conversation about fueling for joy, resilience, and longevity in sport remains just as relevant and important today. 
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In Episode 37, I’m honored to be joined by cross-country skier and Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins. She is not only dominating her sport, but also using her platform to promote healthy fueling, body positivity, and the importance of enjoying food without restriction.
Many fans first fell in love with Jessie during the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she and Kikkan Randall won the first-ever American gold medal in cross-country skiing. At the time of this interview, Jessie had also just won the Tour de Ski, becoming the first American to claim the title.
In this conversation, Jessie challenges the idea that leanness leads to success, reminding athletes that “Skinny doesn’t win races. Fast wins races.” She emphasizes that fueling well, prioritizing health, and embracing joy are essential to reaching the start line ready to race.
🎧 Tune in now for this inspiring conversation!
Links & Resources
Follow Jessie Diggins on Instagram and visit Jessie's website 
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Wondering what you can realistically do to stay healthy during training, travel, and sick season? That's what Laura Ligos, RD (aka The Sassy Dietitian) and I chat about in Episode 130 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast. 
This episode is not about immune “hacks” or doing more. Instead, we break down what actually supports immune health from a nutrition and lifestyle perspective, and explore where athletes often get tripped up when training, underfueling, poor sleep, and life stress stack up.
Laura and I discuss:
How training, recovery, fueling, sleep, and life stress interact to influence immune function
The J-curve relationship between exercise and immune health 
Why eating enough is key to preventing illness
The role of carbs, specific micronutrients, and other fueling patterns
Why sleep and rest from exercise make your immune system more resilient
What to do if you’ve been exposed to illness but aren’t sick yet
Dietary and lifestyle tips for when symptoms start showing up
Which supplements may be helpful, and when to take them
How your approach should differ when dealing with respiratory vs GI illness 
Immune health considerations during travel, including foodborne illness
If you’re dealing with stress, constant colds, lingering fatigue, or that frustrating feeling of being almost sick for days on end, this conversation is for you. 
🎧 Tune in to learn more!
Links & Resources
Follow Laura Ligos on Instagram and visit Laura's Website
In the J-Curve study we mentioned, it's worth noting: "The main limitation in the field is that most of the studies were conducted in military populations. Military intensive training introduces a wide range of bias because this intensive training usually is accompanied with dietary energy deficiency, sleep deprivation, and psychological stress." 
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In Episode 129 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by ultrarunner, coach, and host of The Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe Corcione. 
Joe’s story is not the typical “natural-born athlete” narrative. He wasn't active growing up, and he struggled with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult. 
With a willingness to do the work (both physically and mentally) and make small changes, Joe gradually became sober and reshaped his identity. He went on to finish over 25 ultramarathons, coach runners around the world, and build the Everyday Ultra community.
Throughout our conversation, you’ll notice a powerful theme around the stories we tell ourselves and how these stories impact our behavior. 
Joe and I explore:
How his early beliefs that he was "unathletic" held him back for years to come
Why small, consistent changes matter more than extremes
How shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset helped him recover from addiction, start running longer distances, and determine what eating style worked best for his body
Why endurance athletes cannot only rely on exercise as a coping tool
What sustainable ultramarathon training really looks like
How he fuels himself during training runs and races
🎧 Tune in to learn more!
Links & Resources
Follow Joe Corcione on Instagram and visit Joe's Website
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Check out my free nutrition downloads
Browse my library of nutrition masterclasses (all are included inside the Fuel for Life Crew membership)
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Get in touch at [email protected] 
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Welcome to Season 8 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-C for an important conversation about exercise dependence, a pattern of compulsive movement that can threaten an athlete’s mental and physical health.
I heard Leslie speak on this topic at a conference and immediately knew I wanted to bring her on the show. This is partly because I struggled with exercise dependence in the past, and also because of how frequently I see people exercise beyond what is safe or recommended. 
Leslie and I discuss:
What exercise dependence is, and who is most at risk
How to tell if exercise is healthy or potentially harmful
What Leslie's message, "If you fuel it, you can do it" means in practice
The connection between underfueling and over exercise
Signs that you might be weight suppressed
What compassionate change can look like
Also, toward the end of the episode, we walk you through a validated questionnaire to help you evaluate if you may be experiencing some level of exercise addiction. 
🎧 Tune in to learn more!
Links & Resources
Follow Leslie Schilling on Instagram and visit Leslie's Website
Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)
Check out my free nutrition downloads
Browse my library of nutrition masterclasses (all are included inside the Fuel for Life Crew membership)
Interested in comprehensive, in-depth 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form (limited spots available)
Support the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links (e.g. Skratch, Tailwind, Momentous) and joining my Patreon community
Get in touch at [email protected] 
Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel smarter!
Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.
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Happy New Year, everyone! I'm back with one last bonus episode of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, this time with a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like to work with a sports dietitian.
I walk through how I work with athletes inside my private practice, from start to finish. I discuss who 1:1 nutrition coaching is best for, how long athletes typically work with me, what my approach looks like, the kinds of changes I often see when athletes get the right support in place, and so much more.
I also share an overview of my monthly membership, Fuel for Life Crew, which is designed for athletes who want nutrition guidance, education, and community without full 1:1 coaching.
This episode is meant to be informative, not a sales pitch. It answers the most common questions I get about my services so you can decide if working with a sports dietitian makes sense for you!
🎧 Tune in to learn more!
Mentioned in today’s show:
🎉 New Year’s Sale (January 1–3 only)
Everything I offer (except 1:1 coaching) is 50% off with code JAN50, including:
 • All masterclasses and mini guides (the bundles too)
 • My course, Peak Performance
• Your first month in Fuel for Life Crew
Shop the sale here
💪 1:1 Nutrition Coaching - Fill out a new client inquiry form 
👥 Fuel for Life Crew (Membership) - join now for just $39/month 
📩 Get in touch: [email protected]
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