On Quitting Social Media

09/28/19 • 57 min

Social media has become a ubiquitous piece of our cultural fabric, but do the positives outweigh the negatives? I share my thoughts on why I quit social media, craving attention vs. paying attention, the attention economy, digital minimalism, the Four Horsemen of the Social Media Apocalypse, and more. For more info, resources, and links mentioned in the episode, visit intheflownutrition.com/blog.

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The Research Report: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

A key concern for athletes is low energy availability, and the consequences can be significant on health and performance. A recent concept and discussion point in the field of sport nutrition and exercise science is Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, also known as RED-S. It's an incredibly important thing to be aware of as athletes, so in this installment of The Research Report, I break it down based on some of the latest literature on the topic. I discuss:

My own personal connection to RED-S and how that experience has influenced my goals in sports nutrition
The definition of RED-S and low energy availability, and how it may happen either intentionally or unintentionally
The mechanisms at play and their effects physiologically
Plus more

For the articles mentioned and other relevant resources, visit the podcast page at intheflownutrition.com.

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Nutrition for Mountain Athletes with Sports Dietitian Rebecca Dent

I talk nutrition for mountain athletes with performance dietitian Rebecca Dent. We discuss fad diets, the unique needs of ultraendurance athletes, plant-based nutrition, and the connection between what we eat and tapping into flow. For more on Rebecca, visit https://www.rebeccadent.co.uk/