Fiercely Fueled
Welcome to Fiercely Fueled - where we have powerful conversations that nourish mind, body and soul. For athletes, by athletes: this show is all about performance, nutrition and recovery for athletes. We know you have busy lives and need to make the most out of your training and nutrition without added stress. How do we know this? Because we are also busy competitive athletes. Join us as we discuss evidence-based methods that help athletes get stronger, fitter: faster, create longevity in sport and life, and develop habits and better balance in their lives.
Episodes
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia gets real about what it actually looks like to feel stronger, more confident, and more at home in your body, especially in your 40s.
After a recent reel of hers went viral, Pia found herself at the center of some harsh (and very telling) online reactions. Instead of brushing it off, she uses it as a jumping-off point to unpa...
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In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia hosts Clarice Tighe in a recorded "office hour" style episode discussing major frustrations in strength sports, especially the lack of regulation in powerlifting and fitness coaching and the risks of unqualified coaches giving programming, nutrition, or psycho...
In this episode of The Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Bela discuss the rapid rise of AI-generated social media accounts in the fitness space. They discuss how AI content is becoming difficult to detect and frequently targets midlife women with menopause/perimenopause weight-loss and muscle-gain claims, and how it can worsen comparison and body-image pressures. Listen in as they share practical ...
Today on the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, we have a special crossover episode recorded with Ross Leppala on The Intentional Athlete. In this episode, Coach Pia is interviewed about how strength training and powerlifting transformed her life. Pia recounts starting as a journalist and aspiring war photographer, moving into banking for financial stability, and later becoming pre-diabetic after years of poor health h...
In this episode of the Fiercely Field Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia welcomes Winnie Abramson, a photographer and long-time powerlifter, to discuss her decade-plus in the sport, starting after CrossFit and competing in over 35 meets across federations including USAPL, USPA, and Powerlifting America, plus serving as a USAPL referee and making Masters national teams and Masters Worlds in 2022. Winnie describes balancing hi...
Get ready for a special "side quest" episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, inspired by real conversations from team coaching calls. Clients often bring up powerlifting coaching concerns that go beyond nutrition, so Coaches Pia and Joni dive into the most common red flags they see in coaching relationships, especially in today's unregulated online coaching world. Listen in as they break down what quality coa...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coaches Joni and Bella discuss how social media trends shape fitness and nutrition choices. Listen in as they myth-bust several trends such as "fiber maxing," "potassium maxing" for a more chiseled face, and overhydration risks. They also review beetroot concentrate, the viral post-workout Blizzard vs chicken-and-rice claim, not seasoning food, cooling/reheating...
This episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast takes a closer look at the culture of strength sports and the nutrition advice athletes are actually getting behind the scenes.
Coach Pia sits down with nutrition coach Shania Radke to talk about everything from coaching culture and social media trends to the realities of weight cuts. Together, they unpack how extreme advice spreads online, why "secret ...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Bela break down something many performance athletes overlook: how you fuel around your workouts can make or break your results.
They explain why most nutrition advice is built for general gym-goers (and often men), and why athletes need a more intentional approach. If you've ever felt nauseous, sluggish, or "off" ...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia interviews Jared Maynard, a physical therapist, strength coach, and powerlifter from Canada, who shares his harrowing journey of battling a life-threatening condition, HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis). Jared discusses how his lifelong commitment to strength training unexpectedly fortified him during his critical illness, and how he emerged from...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia welcomes back two-time IPF World Champion, Ross Leppala, to dive deeper into the mental aspects of strength training and powerlifting. They discuss a range of topics, including the importance of internal versus external validation, the challenges of maintaining discipline as one ages, and the profound impact of intentional training on both physical str...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia and Coach Bela take a deep dive into the challenges and misconceptions around dieting and nutrition coaching. Listen in as the discuss the journey of clients who have suffered from poor dietary advice and how they were able to relearn and reshape their nutrition for better performance and overall well-being. Also covered is the dangers of restrictive d...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, the topic is on overcoming the biggest challenge many individuals face: execution. Coach Pia discusses the common struggle of sticking to goals and offers practical tips on improving execution and time management. Learn about prioritizing tasks, understanding energy leaks, and managing time efficiently using strategies like time blocking, setting priorities, and...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia discusses the various considerations for athletes regarding weight classes in strength sports. Covering topics such as the purpose of weight classes, common misconceptions, and the impact of weight changes on performance, Pia speaks on the importance of making informed and strategic decisions. She shares personal anecdotes and insights into how body co...
In this milestone 160th episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia joins the the experts at Reactive Training Systems to explore how optimizing training environments can significantly impact strength training outcomes. They discuss working with clients of various age groups and experience levels, offering insights on incorporating tiny needle movers for daily improvements. The conversation also covers ...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia discusses the differences between dieting and performance nutrition for athletes. She also criticizes rigid diet plans and diet culture, advocating instead for flexible, sustainable nutrition strategies tailored to enhance athletic performance. Listen in for information on understanding your body's nutritional needs and tips for managing nutrition effe...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Joni and Coach Bela discuss the significance of goal setting, particularly around the New Year. They explore the reasons why New Year's resolutions often fail and how to approach them with a mindset of self-reflection and incremental changes. They also touch on the value of aligning goals with personal values and seeking support from coaches to facilitate ...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia reflects on her journey as an athlete and nutrition coach, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned over the past year. Pia covers various topics such as the importance of mindset in training, navigating the pitfalls of perfectionism, the role of proper nutrition and sleep, and the significance of athlete autonomy. Listen in as she discusses the n...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia and Coach Bela discuss comprehensive strategies for enhancing immune function through nutrition and lifestyle choices. Listen in as they speak on the importance of proper sleep routines, stress reduction techniques, minimizing alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy body fat percentage. Practical tips and personal experiences are also shared to ...
In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia is joined by Gaby Muller from Reactive Training Systems for her third appearance on the podcast. Gaby shares her experiences and strategies for managing energy levels and nutrition during powerlifting competitions, especially as it relates to female lifters. She discusses the importance of planning and managing caffeine intake, and how small nutritiona...
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