In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson talks with Katy Margison, founder of Athena Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss her journey from CrossFit to weightlifting, her battle with addiction and path to sobriety, how she’s helping women achieve sustainable health through nutrition coaching, and much more!
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Learn more about Katy and Athena Nutrition at athena-nutrition.com. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @thesoberweightlifter or on Facebook at Athena Nutrition and Katy Margison for nutrition tips, sobriety insights, and more.
00:00 Introduction and catching up
00:41 Discussing old CrossFit days and Dirk Boone
01:54 Katy’s sassy personality and authenticity
02:48 Coaching philosophy and accountability
03:19 Katy’s fitness journey starting in 2012
05:00 Transition to Olympic weightlifting and interest in Hyrox
06:29 Importance of fitness for mental health
07:08 Benefits of early morning workouts
08:54 Cortisol management and recovery
09:37 Launching Athena Nutrition
11:47 Growing the business with a coach from Dubai
14:24 Katy’s sobriety journey and overcoming addiction
20:28 Navigating friendships in sobriety
23:41 Challenges of early sobriety
27:30 Impact of sobriety on clarity and relationships
33:39 Nutrition coaching approach and breaking diet myths
40:00 Supporting GLP-1 use and balanced eating
43:12 Addressing women’s fears about strength training
46:18 Filtering fitness misinformation
50:36 Future goals for Athena Nutrition
53:13 Exploring the sobriety niche in coaching
56:26 Trends in declining alcohol consumption
