Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEpisode 168: What can parents *actually* control to help their gymnast crush it this competition season?
Season 1 Episode 168
There’s a lot in gymnastics that frustrates parents—but truthfully, much of it is out of your control. You can’t control the judging. Or the coaching…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 167: Why Eating Healthy Isn’t Enough for Gymnast Success (and What to Do Instead)
Season 1 Episode 167
When it comes to gymnast nutrition, “healthy” and “adequate” are not the same thing. And confusing the two can keep your gymnast stuck in frustration…
1 year ago
Episode 166: What’s the difference between a Nutritionist vs Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
Season 1 Episode 166
Why is our practice The Gymnast Nutritionist® even though we are all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (specialized in pediatrics and sports nutriti…
1 year ago
Episode 165: What to Do When Your Gymnast’s Lunch Comes Home Uneaten?
Season 1 Episode 165
Your gymnast’s lunchbox comes home full… and your heart drops.
You know what’s ahead—hours of intense training—and your gymnast skipping lunch just is…
1 year ago
Episode 164: Holding the Boundary Around Safety + Nutrition for your Gymnast
Season 1 Episode 164
As a parent, it can be tough to hold firm when it comes to your gymnast’s nutrition—especially when you're met with pushback from coaches, friends, o…
1 year ago
Episode 163: The Summer Slump Is Real: Why gymnasts (AND Parents) are struggling right now
Season 1 Episode 163
In this episode of The Gymnast Nutritionist Podcast, I'm diving into the all-too-familiar gymnast summer struggle—and why it’s hitting both athletes …
1 year ago
Episode 162: Worried Your Gymnast Is Underfueled? Start with a Gymnast Fueling Audit
Season 1 Episode 162
If you're worried your gymnast might be underfueled or showing signs of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), this episode is a must-listen. …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 161: Can gymnasts make up a deficit with a few "good days" of nutrition? [Replay]
Season 1 Episode 161
Most gymnasts are wildly inconsistent with their nutrition. They skip breakfast or lunch, or they get out of practice so late they skip dinner. But …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 160: Fueling the Gymnast at College Camps [Replay]
Season 1 Episode 160
Is your gymnast attending any college camps this summer?! Does your gymnast know how to optimize her fueling at college camps to stand out and make a…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 159: Should you allow your gymnast to drink an energy drink?
In this episode, we’re diving into a hot topic that comes up all the time in conversations with parents and gymnasts: Should you allow your gymnast t…
1 year, 1 month ago