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Dear Runner Bod,Why weight gain isn’t the end of your speedWait—can gaining weight help you run faster? Yes, well, it depends! In this episode, Serena breaks down what really matters for speed, endurance, and performance—hint: it's not just about your weight. We dive into how focusing on VO₂max, building strength and power, and dialing in your sports nutrition can transform your training—even in a body that's heavier than she used to be. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why “leaner” doesn’t automatically mean faster 💪 The performance perks of lifting heavy and training for power 🥤 How fueling smarter (not less) supports energy, re...2025-06-3041 min

Design Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 30: How To Expand In Your Business ( Real Talk with Serena, Danielle, Lisa & Tash)Send us a textWhat does real expansion look like in business?It’s not just strategy.It’s not just a mindset.It’s who you become when you’re in the right rooms, surrounded by the right people, with conversations that stretch your beliefs and bank account.In this powerful roundtable episode, I’m joined by 3 powerhouse women: Serena – Marketing + Sales Strategist Danielle – Intuitive Biz Coach Lisa – Mindset + Business Coach (And me your host– Natasha, your Subconscious Business Coach)Together, we peel...2025-05-2843 min

Dear Runner Bod,Serena's Postpartum Half (the BEFORE & AFTER!)I ran my first half marathon postpartum! I recorded part of the episode before my race and I shared all the feelings and concerns I was having before my race. I go through my running journey after about 8 weeks postpartum up until race day. Then after my race I recorded a second part on how the half marathon went. I share about my carb load the day before and getting to start line and how I was feeling about being there. I talk through mile by mile how I was feeling and how I talked back to my self...2025-04-0739 min

Dear Runner Bod,When it comes to weight loss you have three choicesWe are talking about body weight in this episode. I share the 3 choices you have when considering a weight loss journey. I go through the pros and cons and the long term consequences of each choice. This episode originally aired June 10, 2024. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian 2024-12-2341 min

Design Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 13 Mastering Messaging and Balancing Your Design Business: Insights with Serena SamraSend us a textJOIN OUR FACEBOOK PODCAST GROUP HEREFollow my Interior Design Business Mentor Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/design_boss_diary/Welcome to another insightful episode of my podcast, Design Boss Dialogue, where we uncover the secrets to attracting your ideal clients and mastering the art of high-level messaging for your Interior Design Business. In today’s engaging conversation, I sit down with the brilliant Serena Samra to explore the nuances of effective client communication using her TED framework.Serena sha...2024-12-1337 min

Dear Runner Bod,Serena's Natural Birth StoryI am sharing my birth story because there can be so much negative talk around pregnancy and birth. I wanted to share my story because it is empowering. I give some advice on things I learned through my pregnancy and birth. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian 2024-12-0240 min

Dear Runner Bod,Overestimating what you can do in a day?Are you trying to balance running and life? I share how I am trying to balance these two things right now. We as women always seem to prioritize everyone else and their needs before ours. We cannot pour from an empty cup. Have you been stuck trying to pursue a goal or health habit? I talk about breaking down your big goals into tiny goals that you can do easily each day. It makes getting to the big goal easier and capable of you accomplishing it. Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my co...2024-11-1126 min

Dear Runner Bod,The one about low ferritin & iron deficiency anemiaI am talking about how being a female runner sets you up to have nutrient deficiencies that make it harder for your body to have energy to do basic bodily functions. I want you to be aware of the risk of feeling fatigued and how your red blood cells can be created in a way that does not make you feel optimal in your body. I dive into the science of what happens when you do not have enough usable iron in your body. I give you things to look for when your labs come back with low iron...2024-09-2332 min

Dear Runner Bod,Behind the Scenes Hormones Edition: Your Bod + Energy RestrictionThere is a "calm before storm" so to speak when you restrict food and how it impacts your body. I am sharing the science behind what happens to your hormones and body while going on a low calorie diet. You can feel so good and have more energy while on a low calorie diet, but the storm is coming that is going to lead to stress fractures, demineralization of bones, exhaustion, anemia, loss of period, increased body fat and so much more. Let’s make running through menopause a bit easier on ya!! Check out thi...2024-09-1639 min

Dear Runner Bod,Seasons of Life & RunningI am going to share how my season of life & running are changing for me. I don't know how things are going to change after I give birth. Having that unknown, especially as a type A runner, not knowing when I will be able to run again has been hard for me. I talk about how life throws things at you, and sometimes you need to take a step back from running. You can feel guilt and shame when you take a step back, but sometimes it is necessary to get excited about running again. I talk a...2024-09-0935 min

Dear Runner Bod,Performance Mocktail & Drinking Your Calories *GASP*Have you heard of these phrases, "don't drink your calories" or "that drink has empty calories." I break down how I used to follow this rule and now how I have used drinking my calories to benefit me during my marathon training. I share my favorite performance mocktail and tell you why I have added each thing in and how it helps your performance. This episode originally aired October 9, 2023. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! If you have questions about this episode, DM on...2024-09-0225 min

The Lane 9 PodcastSerena Marie RDN on Adolescent Body Image in Sport and AmenorrheaDietitian Serena Stewart, aka Serena Marie per her IG account, joins Lane 9 Project to talk about her experiences with adolescent body changes, how it impacted her body image, and how it led her to running. While her early experiences in sport were part of an effort to change her body, her relationship to running has evolved and changed. She recorded this episode with us at 37 weeks pregnant, on the brink of a major life transition! We know that parts of her story resonate with a lot of our Lane 9 community, and appreciate the helpful information she shared in regards...2024-08-2942 min

Dear Runner Bod,A lil' bone fracture with that low carb diet?I am talking about bone health and low carb dieting. We live in a world where women are obsessed with losing weight as quickly as possible. It can be frustrating when you start to fuel your body like an athlete and you may gain some weight especially if you are coming from a low carb diet. I share some of my story with my injuries in my 20's and how it was a result of the dieting I was doing at the time. I delve deep into why going low carb can be hurting your bone density.2024-08-2633 min

Dear Runner Bod,Running Faster at Any Size with Amy HaasI am talking with Amy Haas, she is a 30 year old runner who loves to run, have fun, and get shit done. She has been running for about 10 years & her current goal is to run a half marathon in every state. We talk about Amy's Instagram post that prompted me to have her on the pod. She gain 10lbs and how she has dropped major time in her marathon PR. Amy shares: how training has changed her relationship with her body about debunking the myth that thinner=faster her injury that led her to change how...2024-08-1931 min

Dear Runner Bod,Pregnancy Body Image StrugglesI am talking about body image in pregnancy. Now, if you never plan on being pregnant or those days are behind you, the healing journey is still going to be the same and I think you will find nuggets in this episode. I explain how I have been working through my body image struggles since becoming pregnant. I was worried about my body changing and feeling shame that I was feeling worried. I share several tips that I found helpful on working through the inner dialog that came up for me. If...2024-08-1243 min

Dear Runner Bod,Stop Run-Specific-Strength-Training! And Do This Instead with Dr. Kate Bochnewetch PT, DPT, CSCSI am talking with Kate about strength training and run coaching. Kate is a physical therapist, run, and strength coach primarily working with runners living with chronic illness and pain. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020 from Nazareth University, and began providing virtual run coaching services shortly after when she realized the traditional insurance-based PT setting wasn't conducive to her preferred approach. Kate established The Running DPT LLC in 2021 and has been all in on helping runners from all over the world become stronger and more resilient ever since! Kate shares: How she got...2024-08-0543 min

Dear Runner Bod,Getting Stronger in Body & Soul with Holly MartinI am talking with Holly, she is a top-of-the-line personal fitness trainer and run coach, based in Nashville, TN. She is also certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the finisher of many ultra marathons (including two 100 milers!), she specializes in time-efficient circuit training, and individually tailored run programs. Her most valuable service is teaching you how to trade in excuses and plateaued training attempts for the ability to embrace hard work for lifelong results. Holly shares her story with ultra running and how she got into it. She talks about identifying herself a...2024-07-2946 min

Dear Runner Bod,The one for you if your doctor told you to go low carb during perimenopauseWhat do you do if your doctor tells you to go on a diet? They are not trained on nutrition and should be referring to a dietitian. I had some members tell me that they were told by their doctors to try these different diets. I talk about why this is not what should be recommended for women, especially those in perimenopause. I get really heated when doctors try to one fix all of us with a single diagnosis based on our weight. I go in depth on what happens to your body when you are going through perimenopause...2024-07-2232 min

Dear Runner Bod,Are you afraid of little ole' you?I am talking all about mindset. Specifically self sabotage and old belief systems that hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves. This comes up a lot with my clients so I thought we would talk about today on the pod. I share about black and white thinking and how finding a gray area can be helpful. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Ready for some new socks? Check out Sock Guy and use my code serena20 for 20% off your order! Don't f...2024-07-1530 min

Dear Runner Bod,Ditching Digestive Issues & Physical Pain through Lifestyle with Jill Moellering, NTPI am talking with Jill Moellering, she is an intuitive eating coach and certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner helping women create strong healthy bodies they'll love, without the ups and downs of dieting. Jill guides women through the process of changing their relationship with food, exercise and their body while conquering binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating. Jill shares her story with digestive issues and orthorexia and how she recovered from it. Jill gives tips on how to handle negative thoughts on hard days, how she uses different methods to regulate her nervous system and gives you ideas o...2024-07-0843 min

Dear Runner Bod,Appetite zapped in the heat or after a workout?It has been so hot where I live!! Why does our appetite get suppressed or reduced while training? This is really common when we are training, especially in hot weather. What do we do about it? Do we need to worry or care about it? I talk about what is happening in your body that is making your appetite is suppressed or reduced. I give you tips on how to get out of the fight or flight mode and into rest and digest mode. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration m...2024-07-0137 min

Dear Runner Bod,Real Food Runner FuelI am talking about using real food to fuel your long runs. I breakdown the pros and cons between manufactured sports products vs non-manufactured sports products. I share reasons why I sometimes choose the manufactured sports products on my long runs. I talk about the cost, convenience, taste fatigue, why it is important to have different types of fuel sources and how you fuel for your run depends on your event. If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration m...2024-06-2431 min

Dear Runner Bod,Is No Period No Problem? with Maddi Osburn RDI am talking with Maddi who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She is the owner of Flexible Nutrition, a group nutrition private practice, where she works one on one with adolescent/adult athletes of all levels to learn how to fuel their sport for optimal performance and to overcome eating disorders/disordered eating. We are talking about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Maddi shares what is, what causes it and how to recognize if you have it. She also busts some myths around eating disorders with HA. Maddi shares her story with HA, disordered eating and recovery. She also...2024-06-1747 min

Dear Runner Bod,When it comes to weight loss you have three choicesWe are talking about body weight in this episode. I share the 3 choices you have when considering a weight loss journey. I go through the pros and cons and the long term consequences of each choice. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian 2024-06-1041 min

Dear Runner Bod,"But I am worried about your hEalTh"I am talking about body shaming. I share about some experiences I have had lately with my Instagram reels. I have a lot to say about this and how it's so unfair that women's bodies are so sexualized and objectified. It sucks. I share how I am processing this and how it's okay to feel two things at once, to be angry at your body and at society for thinking it's okay to comment on others bodies. If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Training in the heat sucks, bu...2024-06-0350 min

Dear Runner Bod,Period Poops & Long RunsI am talking about what it is like to run on your period and have period poops. I explain what period poops are and what you can do to help prevent it. I explain the science behind it and what is happening in your body during that time. I give you tips on what to do if you have period poops and you are going on a long run. Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Training in t...2024-05-2733 min

Dear Runner Bod,Running in the Second Trimester: Tips & Tricks!I am sharing my experience during my second trimester while training for my half marathon. I talk about how I changed my training plans by listening to my body and rest when needed. I did feel more fatigue this trimester than during my first trimester. I talked about what I changed nutritionally during second trimester to support my pregnancy. I also got the urge to pee constantly on my runs and I talk about how I handled it. Check out my training tips during pregnancy here! If you have questions about this episode, D...2024-05-2039 min

Dear Runner Bod,Running in the First Trimester: Tips & Tricks!I am sharing first trimester nutrition and how it impacts training and running. I share my experience during my first trimester. I talk about hydration, morning sickness, the importance of protein, snacking, food aversions and more! Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian Click here for the prenatal vitamin that I love and save 20% 2024-05-1344 min

Dear Runner Bod,Yes, you can wear "just" the sports bra if you want!!The weather is heating up here in the Northeast and it is time to start wearing just the sports bra on my runs. I am giving you a sneak peek on this episode of what my clients get during our Better Body Image Happy Hours. We talk about reevaluating your thoughts around your body. Its about changing your relationship with your body so it is more neutral. I give you some strategies on how to start changing your thoughts. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! R...2024-05-0637 min

Dear Runner Bod,Pelvic Floor Therapy is for MORE THAN just Mother Runners with Dr Victoria ClementI am talking with Dr. Victoria Clement, she is a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor, perinatal, and orthopedic/athlete rehab in the Philadelphia area. She has a special place in her heart for patients who are expecting so she went on to complete birth doula training to effectively teach others how to use their body biomechanics to have a better labor and postpartum experience. We talk about what the pelvic floor is and why it is important and how it impacts you as a runner. We talk about pelvic floor dysfunction and signs to look...2024-04-2946 min

Dear Runner Bod,Running in Hot and Humid Temps: What You Need to KnowWhy does running in hot and humid weather make perceived effort feel so much harder? I am talking about hot weather and humid running. I give you tips on how to help your body acclimate when the weather starts to warm up. I dive into some hydration tips that you can implement while training in the heat and humid and share why electrolytes are so important for your summer running. Training in the heat sucks, but my free Hack Your Hydration masterclass can help! If you have questions about this episode, D...2024-04-2238 min

Dear Runner Bod,Runners Who Lift: The What, Why & HowLet's talk about running and lifting. I talk about how lifting can help your nervous system and how it can make you a better runner. I share my current experiences with lifting heavy and what I am doing to reduce soreness from lifting. Want to learn more about Eat Like An Athlete Bootcamp? Click here! Interested in trying Soul CBD? Use my code serena to get 30% off! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian 2024-04-1552 min

Dear Runner Bod,Finding Joy in Training with Dr Victoria SekelyI talk with Dr. Victoria Sekely, she is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs. Victoria and I are talking about how to unlearn perfectionism in running. She shares her journey with this and how she is still working on finding the joy and passion she once had with running. This episode is a replay from July 10, 2023. Follow Victoria on Instagram @tr...2024-04-0842 min

Dear Runner Bod,Is it ever helpful to track your calories?Do you wonder if you are eating enough? You might be thinking you should start tracking your calories. In this episode, I talk about the calorie tracking equations you can find on Google, nutrition labels and how they might not be as helpful for you. There are other things to focus on in order to make sure we are eating enough, I give you some tips on what you can do instead. I talk about my biofeedback episode, click here if you want to listen! If you have questions about this episode, DM o...2024-04-0134 min

Rebuilding Trust With Your Body#122: Food Freedom for Runners and Active People With Serena MarieToday on the show I am joined by Serena Marie, a fellow non-diet dietitian, AND she’s also a sports dietitian, so she has this really cool perspective on how we can combine the world of exercise with food freedom and intuitive eating and it’s SO REFRESHING! You’re going to hear us talk about how common it is for people who are active to under fuel their bodies, and how this ends up backfiring. Serena’s focus in her work is primarily around running, so you’ll hear us referencing r...2024-03-2647 min

Dear Runner Bod,A response to Oprah's Weight Loss SpecialI have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this special. Let's talk about the science behind the weight loss injections as well as what Oprah had to say. I am giving you my perspective as a registered dietitian. I would love to talk to you more about this episode! DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here. Use code serenamarierd to get 15% off your pillow! 2024-03-2551 min

Dear Runner Bod,A Body Neutral Personal Trainer's Take on "Composition Body Scans" with Sam Christy, RD, ACSMI am bringing Sam Christy back on the pod for this episode! Sam is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices. We are talking about my personal trainer assessment (episode 53) and getting her perspective on it as a body neutral personal trainer. She has other factors to look for instead of just relying on a body scan to tell you about your body. She also gives advice to those who d...2024-03-1844 min

Dear Runner Bod,Go get yourself some 'empty calories'I keep hearing people talk about empty calories. So we are going to talk about what it means and how it is helping you or not helping you. I also tell what a running dietitian thinks of empty calories. Ready for some new socks? Check out Sock Guy and use my code serena20 for 20% off your order! Want to talk more about this episode? DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd 2024-03-1126 min

Dear Runner Bod,Does your personal trainer know best?Why do you feel so dissatisfied with your body? I am talking about when I went into a gym for a free personal trainer assessments. These assessments can be the root of the reason for why women have issues with their body. I share all the juicy details of the assessment and what I told the personal trainer. If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @serenamarierd Want to try Lagoon Pillows? Take their sleep quiz here. Use code serenamarierd to get 15% off your pillow! 2024-03-0444 min

Dear Runner Bod,Self-care Tips for Empathic Runners with Talia Follador RDI am talking with Talia Follador, she is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Follador Nutrition Services LLC, where she provides virtual nutrition coaching and public speaking services. Talia loves helping her clients find creative ways to incorporate healthy eating habits that suit not only their dietary needs and preferences, but also their time constraints, budget, and culture. We talk about what it means to be an empathic person, we define what that is and how we as women tend to be neglect our own self care because we are taking care of the o...2024-02-2649 min

Dear Runner Bod,"Fake it til you make it" with Elizabeth ClorThis week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired April 10, 2023. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethclor. Check out her blog www.elizabethclor.com. If you are interested in reading her book Boston Bound, you can find that link here.2024-02-1935 min

Dear Runner Bod,What was your body really made for?I share a little bit more of my story and how I have grown from positive reinforcement from others to not worrying about what others say about my body. I have worked on shifting my focus from my attention being on body to my body being my teammate. I share what our bodies were put on this earth to experience and why dieting takes this away from us. If you have questions about this episode DM on Instagram @serenamarierd 2024-02-1237 min

Dear Runner Bod,Biofeedback & Running - What it means for you!How do we use biofeedback with food freedom? I talk about which feedback to look at and I give you some ideas on how to use the feedback you get and incorporate some sports nutrition to help you grow as a runner. Bring a pen and paper, this is definitely one to take notes on! Have questions about this episode DM me on Instagram @serenamarierd 2024-02-0542 min

Dear Runner Bod,BMI is bullsh*t & why you should careLet's talk about why BMI doesn't indicate health. We as runners can get worried when we are told that our BMI is too high and we need to lose weight in order to consider being healthy. I share with you what BMI was created for and how it is being used improperly in today's society. This episode is a throwback from May 8, 2023. 2024-01-2930 min

Dear Runner Bod,Coming back from injuries in body & soul! with Danielle MetlitzI am talking with Danielle Metlitz, she is a runner who wants to share her story. She has overcome 2 major surgeries. She was told that she couldn't run anymore, she worked really hard and has been able to run again. Danielle shares how she got started with running and how it has become big part of her life. You can follow Danielle and her journey back to running on Instagram @danielle_runs_ 2024-01-2232 min

Shoulders Down🏃‍♀️ Disordered Eating in the Running Community with Serena MarieIn this episode, we are joined by Registered Dietitian, pubic speaker and running coach, Serena Marie. Serena uses a unique blend of intuitive eating, somatic counseling, and running nutrition to help you fuel your dreams. Together, we discuss:Serena Marie’s journey with disordered eating & runningHow Serena was introduced to intuitive eatingAddressing thin privilege & internalized weight stigmaThe problems with under-fueling & under-hydrating before, during or after exercisingHow to set yourself up for success at as athleteMore from Serena Marie:Listen to Leah on Serena’s podcast, Dear Runner BodVisit Sere...2024-01-1545 min

Dear Runner Bod,How Running Feels Different When You Stop Dieting with Jennifer McGurk, RDI am talking with Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S, she is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. She started Pursuing Private Practice to address the demand for business education and coaching within the professional community. Jennifer shares her running story. She started running as a way to track numbers and then took a 7 year break. She came back to running to help take care of her physical and mental health. She was able t...2024-01-0836 min

Dear Runner Bod,The New Year’s Episode You Didn’t Know You NeededEver wonder how to keep your New Year's goals? Are you always seeking others approval before you know you are doing something well? I am giving you the key to be successful in keeping your goals and tips on how to work towards the goal. Questions about this podcast? DM me @serenamarierd 2024-01-0137 min

Dear Runner Bod,Ditching the ”Earn & Burn” Mentality with Samantha Christy, RD & OTF CoachI talk with Samantha Christy on how movement went from being toxic for her to healing. Samantha is a registered dietitian, body-neutral personal trainer, and founder of Triple A Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio whose mission is to empower people to live their best lives through movement and balanced nutritional practices. Samantha shares her story with her orthorexia diagnosis and how it had consumed her. She also talks about how she was over training and undereating and how she found intuitive eating. She prides herself on creating safe and inclusive spaces for all clients, working with people of...2023-12-1836 min

Dear Runner Bod,Restricting harms ALL the body’s organs. Literally. with Marie-Pier RDI am talking with Marie-Pier RD today about hormones. Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice, a team of healthcare providers specializing in eating disorder care. Marie shares her story with having eating disorder and how she was able to recover from it. We also talk about the bigger implications dieting has on our bodies. We answer questions like, "What does a diet do to our hormones?", "What is going on in your brain when you put foods in the forbidden space?" 2023-12-1145 min

Dear Runner Bod,Do the Work for your Kids’ Sake with Sarah KramerI am talking with Sarah Kramer. Sarah is a registered nurse that transitioned into a fitness and body image content creator. Sarah shares her story about body image and disordered eating and how her daughters motivated her to stop weighing herself. She always says, “Exercise for reasons BEYOND the scale,” which means exercising for non-aesthetic reason. Her biggest reason for consistently showing up for runs or strength training sessions is to prioritize mental health, strength and resilience. You can follow Sarah on Instagram @iamsarahkramer. 2023-12-0439 min

Dear Runner Bod,You just ran your goal race- now what??? with Whitney MillerWhat do you do after your goal race is over? Start another training cycle? Or do you think I spent so much time training for this race and now I have no idea what to... Whitney and I have a conversation about what we do when goal race is over and how we have helped our clients work through this question. We give you tips on how to celebrate what you just accomplished and we talk through some ideas you can use to work through these question for yourself. Follow Whitney on Instagram @t...2023-11-2757 min

Dear Runner Bod,Get That Runner’s ”High” with Leah Kern RDThis week I am talking to Leah Kern RD, she is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. We are talking about cannabis. Leah shares her story and how cannabis has impacted her life. She talks about binging while using cannabis and reasons it can happen and tips on how to navigate through it. You can follow Leah on Instagram @leahkern.rd. Check out her website, her podcast, 1:1 coaching, her course, and her writing substack. 2023-11-2040 min

Dear Runner Bod,Marine Corps Marathon Recap: Not a BQ, Still a BadassI recap my Marine Corps Marathon and how I am feeling after the race. I share about my training cycles, the experiences I had during the race and how I handled the gremlins and judgement that came up after my race. Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy, DM me @serenamarierd 2023-11-1340 min

Dear Runner Bod,Your Brain is a Body Part too, ya know! with Sarah Strong LCSWI am talking with Sarah Strong LCSW, she is known by her online moniker The Trail Therapist, Sarah provides movement and trail-based therapy to athletes on Colorado’s front range and performance coaching to runners worldwide. She shares her story with how she got into running and being a therapist. We talk about mental health and how it is not as normalized as physical health. Sarah shares some signs and symptoms to look for when your mental health may need some attention. We talk about what to do to set yourself up for success with your mental hea...2023-11-0645 min

Dear Runner Bod,Zero Fcks Given with Amanda Katz, NASM, Run CoachI am talking this week with Amanda Katz, who is a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach — joining the Running Explained coaching team last year — and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. We talk about toxic fitness culture and she gives some examples of how the health part of your fitness goals may not actually be helpful to you. We also talk about fear and the role it plays in our lives as women. You can f...2023-10-3039 min

Dear Runner Bod,”What if I gain weight?”This is a question I get all the time, when I am working with someone most of the time they are undereating as an athlete. I share my experience I had with wanting to live in a smaller body and how now I changed the way I think about food. I give you different questions to ask yourself instead of "what if I gain weight?" It will help you change the narrative around fueling yourself like the athlete you are. Please DM me if you have any questions on this topic, @serenamarierd. 2023-10-2329 min

Dear Runner Bod,So you’re a control freak?As runners we are usually type A and love to be in control. I am diving in today on being able to release control around food. I share my experiences with releasing control and what it taught me. I also explain what happens when you control your food and how it will impact your body. Want to know more about Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM me @serenamarierd. 2023-10-1634 min

Dear Runner Bod,Performance Mocktail & Drinking You Calories *GASP*Have you heard of these phrases, "don't drink your calories" or "that drink has empty calories." I break down how I used to follow this rule and now how I have used drinking my calories to benefit me during my marathon training. I share my favorite performance mocktail and tell you why I have added each thing in and how it helps your performance. Have more questions about this? DM me @serenamarierd 2023-10-0924 min

Dear Runner Bod,Setting Non-PR Goals with Coach Amanda BrooksThis is a replay from March 8, 2023, there was so much good information in this episode that I wanted to share it again. If you are getting ready for a race this fall this episode is for you. I talk with Amanda Brooks, coach & author of Run to the Finish, is on the pod talking allll about the importance of honoring the different seasons of running and how to keep the love of running alive when you're not interested in racing or pursuing a PR! 2023-10-0233 min

Dear Runner Bod,Do you ”go public” with running goals?I am back from Greece and I am running a marathon in 2ish months! I share all my feelings around this and how I am in my healed runner girl era where I am trying to do speed work without getting triggered. I have set a goal for the Marine Corps Marathon and I share with you what it is and how I hope to achieve it. 2023-09-2524 min

Dear Runner Bod,Get that Good Fuel Glow UpWe are going to go over the foundations of sports nutrition today. I am sharing why you should not skimp or save up your calories as an athlete. I go over blood sugar balance, cravings and performance. I give you tips on how each of these are important for you as a runner. Interested in Eat like an Athlete Bootcamp? DM me @serenamarierd 2023-09-1831 min

Dear Runner Bod,What is Intuitive Movement with Sara HayesThis is a replay from April 4, 2023, there was so much good information in this episode that I wanted to share it again. If you are getting ready for a race this fall this episode is for you. I am talking with Sara Hayes from Mindful Miles. Sara shares her story with how she got started with running and intuitive movement. We talk about what intuitive movement is, as well as answering these questions: Can you find a balance between loving something and obsessing over it? Do you feel like you can call yourself...2023-09-1143 min

Dear Runner Bod,Poptarts & Preworkout SnaxxI am sharing with you my prework out snack and how in the past I had a complicated relationship with this food, but now it is helping me fuel for my long runs and sprint workouts. I share how I have overcome this food rule I used to have about not eating carbohydrates before runs. Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info! 2023-09-0425 min

Dear Runner Bod,Should runners REALLY be eating seed oils?!We are going to be talking about seed oils and dietary fat in your runner's body in general. We are really going to dive into food science today. I am not going to tell you that certain foods are good or bad. We cannot have black and white thinking when it comes to foods. I also talk about how mental health is directly linked to our physical health. Interested in Food Freedom Runner Academy? DM @serenamarierd for more info! 2023-08-2833 min

TNFro Is ReadingTNFro Is Reading and In Quark's Bar Popular Culture My Glow UP Continues, Siesta Bay Rum Cocktail, Just Serena, Updates Shrinking Wendy Williams & R. Kelly Trial, GOT/P-Valley/Dragon Oh My!TNFro Is Reading and In Quark's Bar Popular Culture My Glow UP Continues, Siesta Bay Rum Cocktail, Just Serena, Shrinking Wendy Williams, The Prosecution Rest In R. Kelly Trial, GOT Is Cray, 7 lbs of Pressure and other thoughts from PValley... Check out Dale's Angels Inc Blog for notes from this episode and other subjects. Subscribe monthly on Anchor.fm Patreon , Podbean or Deezer! Now I am on Deezer. https://deezer.page.link/Gva9bLUuXT4TaGuDA Click link to sign up! Contact Us via LinkedIn: Dale's Angels Inc Twitte...2022-09-0246 min

No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasReclaiming Power After Sexual Assault with Guest Renee Marie SimpsonIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Renee Marie Simpson, author of the book, “I Want to Go Home: Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault”. Tune in to hear Renee talk about her remarkable journey, share the ways in which she has coped, and what we can all do to make the world a safer place. Visit Renee’s website: www.reneemariesimpson.com Sexual Assault Support Lines1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in the US1-800-RESPECT in Australia or KidsHelpLine 1 800 55 1800Visit our websi...2021-11-2326 min