Nicole Chenard
Nicole Chenard, MS, RD, LDN, has helped develop some of the most ground-breaking performance programs with a special expertise in sports nutrition, fitness and lifestyle coaching. She is the host of the Nicole Chenard podcast, where she interviews legendary clinicians, professional athletes, chefs and experts about food science, performance, health law and evidenced-based success. For her ground-breaking work in the field, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics named Nicole "Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year 2020" and she has been described as "Master Class" by her medical mentors.
Episodes
Nicole Chenard shares her transformative journey from working in a high-obesity city on the US-Mexico border to developing systems-based approaches to health, resilience, and leadership for the CIA. This episode explores how environment, community, and systemic change influence health and behavior.
Behavior change requires dignity and environment redesign.
Health is about safety, agency, and leadership, not just food.
Stress physiolog...
In this episode, Nicole Chenard explores the often-overlooked connection between IBS, digestion, and nerve compression. She discusses how spinal nerve compression can drive digestive symptoms and emphasizes the importance of understanding the gut-spine connection. Nicole shares insights from her 15 years of clinical practice, highlighting the role of the nervous system in digestion and offering practical advice for addressing diges...
In this episode, Nicole Chenard discusses the hidden epidemic of malnutrition amidst the obesity crisis, emphasizing that malnutrition is not just a problem of scarcity but is prevalent even in well-fed individuals. She explores the paradox of calorie-dense yet nutrient-poor foods, the business model behind malnutrition, and the need for a shift in how we approach nourishment. Chenard advocates for a holistic understanding of healt...
What if the story of war… has always been the story of food?
In this short, powerful episode, Nicole Chenard — award-winning dietitian, performance coach, and speaker — reveals how every empire, rebellion, and modern industry has used food as a tool of control… and how that same story is playing out in our bodies and consciousness today.
From the grain routes that built civilizations to the dopamine-driven diets of modern culture, th...
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Nicole Chenard and Al Donatio explore Al's transformative journey from a corporate finance career to becoming an adventurous traveler and mountaineer. Al shares his experiences of overcoming personal challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, and how it reshaped his perspective on life and travel. The discussion delves into the importance of setting boundaries, the joy of exploring new cultures,...
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In this engaging conversation, Nicole Chenard, MS, RD, LDN and Brittney Slater, LMFT explore the intricate dynamics of sex therapy, focusing on the neuropsychology of pleasure, the differences in sexual desire between men and women, and practical strategies for couples to enhance intimacy. They discuss the importance of understanding the brain's response to sex, the impact of stress on sexual health, and how lifestyle choic...
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In this conversation, Nicole Chenard, MS, RD, LDN discusses the critical issue of drug-drug interactions and nutrient depletion caused by various medications. She highlights specific drug categories, their common uses, and the essential nutrients that can be depleted as a result of their use. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these interactions to prevent health issues and improve overall well-bein...
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Nutrition and Brain Health
06:49 Antioxidants: The Brain's Defense Mechanism
11:51 The Role of Polyphenols in Brain Health
16:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this conversation, Nicole Chenard discusses the critical relationship between nutrition and brain health, particularly for active duty military personnel and veterans. She emphasizes the importance of understanding chronic ...
Show Notes:
In this conversation, Nicole Chenard, an award-winning innovative Registered Dietitian and Healthy Lifestyle Coach, explores the intricate relationship between identity, personal values, and health. She discusses how identities can shape our choices and behaviors, often leading to conflicts between values. Through personal anecdotes and examples, Nicole emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in understanding one...
Mental Detox and Integration for Athletes starts with Elizabeth McIntire, of Boston Brain Integration.
Keywords: Kinesiology, Brain health, Brain integration, health, athlete, win, test, strategy, cutting-edge, psychology, voice, muscle testing, concussion, traumatic brain injury, TBI
Learn more about Elizabeth and Brain Integration here: Boston Brain Integration
How Foreign Mary Mastered The Guinness Book of World Records in Ireland
- History of St. Patrick article from The History Channel: https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/who-was-saint-patrick
- Mary's Guinness Book of World Records fact-checked Irish Times article "Siege of Ennis captures a world record for Cork": https://bit.ly/4091c6I
- YouTube Video of referenced audio, "The World's Largest Céilí, Cork City, Ireland 2005" in ...
In this episode, Nicole Chenard discusses myth-busting military performance optimization with nutritional biochemist Dr. Rachele Pojednic.
Dr. Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, is an Associate Professor & Program Director of Exercise Science in the Department of Health and Human Performanceat Norwich University, where she examines therapies designed to enhance performance & recovery.
In this episode, Nicole Chenard breaks down carbohydrates and the basics of sugar.
Hidden names for sugar. Is fruit bad for us? Where do carbohydrates fit in when I'm counting macros? How much sugar is in my wine? And more...
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Email: hilery@healingwithhilery.com
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In this episode, Nicole Chenard, MS, RD, LDN explores the often ignored link between inflammation and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic uniquely impacted our ability to work, gather, and communicate, and subsequently heightened feelings of fear, anxiety, and loneliness. While many medical professionals have turned to prescribing anti-depressants to treat these symptoms, Nicole dives into reasons why this may not be an effective fir...
On this episode, Nicole Chenard interviews Nick DiGiovanni, a chef on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with 14 million followers. He was selected to Forbes 30 under 30, a finalist on MasterChef Season 10, and has several business ventures including Osmo Salt. Nick DiGiovanni is one of TikTok's top U.S. food creators with 8 million followers and more than 250 million monthly views. He was the youngest-ever finalist on MasterChef a...
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