Joy is a Nutrient with Sports Dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner
02/22/24 • 85 min
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Welcome to episode 84 of the Eat for Endurance podcast, featuring fellow sports dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner (RDN, CSSD).
Dawn is all about “positive nutrition” and the idea that “joy is a nutrient,” which really captured my attention, as I send similar messaging to my clients. I encourage them to fuel themselves fully so they can feel good, perform well, and just as importantly, have FUN. Because no one is having fun when they’re tired, underfed, injured, sick, burnt out, or not supporting and appreciating their body in other ways.
If you're rolling your eyes and wondering, what on earth does joy have to do with nutrition, health, and athletic performance?! Listen to this episode and learn. Dawn’s own struggles motivated her to develop skills to access more joy, and she realized through this process just how impactful joy can be as a success strategy when applied to all parts of her life, including nutrition and lifestyle behaviors. We also discuss how to cultivate body gratitude, combat poor body image, achieve one’s “best” weight, incorporate more play and simplicity into the everyday, what to do when joy feels out of reach, and SO much more.
To be clear, we're not saying that every moment is joyful and fun - of course not! I have little kids and live a real life with plenty of tough moments, and I’ve had my fair share of crappy workouts and races. We're also not telling you to put on a fake smile. But we can all slow down enough that we catch and appreciate geniune moments of joy, while also being kinder to our bodies and fueling ourselves in a way that supports health and feels good.
This is one of my favorite episodes, and I hope you love it as much as I do.
Links:
- Dawn’s Website: https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com/
- Follow her on Instagram (@djblatner)
- Check out my YouTube page to watch this episode
- Check out my NEW digital downloads and upcoming course here
- Sign up for my email list to receive my monthly newsletter filled with nutrition tips, recipes and special discounts
- Join my Patreon community to support the pod while getting free merch, special discounts, and other perks
- Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen
- Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - [email protected].
- Music Credit: Joseph McDade
- Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).
Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!
Welcome to episode 84 of the Eat for Endurance podcast, featuring fellow sports dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner (RDN, CSSD).
Dawn is all about “positive nutrition” and the idea that “joy is a nutrient,” which really captured my attention, as I send similar messaging to my clients. I encourage them to fuel themselves fully so they can feel good, perform well, and just as importantly, have FUN. Because no one is having fun when they’re tired, underfed, injured, sick, burnt out, or not supporting and appreciating their body in other ways.
If you're rolling your eyes and wondering, what on earth does joy have to do with nutrition, health, and athletic performance?! Listen to this episode and learn. Dawn’s own struggles motivated her to develop skills to access more joy, and she realized through this process just how impactful joy can be as a success strategy when applied to all parts of her life, including nutrition and lifestyle behaviors. We also discuss how to cultivate body gratitude, combat poor body image, achieve one’s “best” weight, incorporate more play and simplicity into the everyday, what to do when joy feels out of reach, and SO much more.
To be clear, we're not saying that every moment is joyful and fun - of course not! I have little kids and live a real life with plenty of tough moments, and I’ve had my fair share of crappy workouts and races. We're also not telling you to put on a fake smile. But we can all slow down enough that we catch and appreciate geniune moments of joy, while also being kinder to our bodies and fueling ourselves in a way that supports health and feels good.
This is one of my favorite episodes, and I hope you love it as much as I do.
Links:
- Dawn’s Website: https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com/
- Follow her on Instagram (@djblatner)
- Check out my YouTube page to watch this episode
- Check out my NEW digital downloads and upcoming course here
- Sign up for my email list to receive my monthly newsletter filled with nutrition tips, recipes and special discounts
- Join my Patreon community to support the pod while getting free merch, special discounts, and other perks
- Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen
- Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - [email protected].
- Music Credit: Joseph McDade
- Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).
Previous Episode
Fueling for The Long Run: Jonathan Levitt on Nutrition and Running Adventures
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Welcome to Episode 83 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring Jonathan Levitt. Jonathan is based in Bolder, Colorado and wears many different hats as a runner, podcast host of For the Long Run, and senior sales executive over at Inside Tracker.
We had an awesome conversation on all things running and nutrition, and went off on more than a few tangents, which always makes for a fun episode. I particularly loved hearing about what Jonathan has learned from interviewing over 300 podcast guests, and talking about the many iterations of “Boulder average” that he’s encountered since moving out West. I’m also very curious to hear about his N of 1 40-day experiment with ketones, which we chat about towards the end.
Thanks for spending some time with me Jonathan and I hope you all enjoy this one!
P.S. Exciting news - I finally started to record these interviews as video and audio, so if you prefer to watch your podcasts, head on over to my YouTube page! My previous 82 episodes are also available over there, but with a static image.
Links & Resources:
- For the Long Run website: https://forthelong.run/
- Instagram: Follow @forthelrpod and @jwlevitt
Announcements:
- Check out my YouTube page to watch this episode
- Check out my NEW performance nutrition digital downloads here
- Sign up for my email list to receive my monthly newsletter filled with nutrition tips, recipes and special discounts
- Join my Patreon community to support the pod while getting free merch, special discounts, and other perks
- Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review wherever you listen
- Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - [email protected].
- Music Credit: Joseph McDade
- Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).
Next Episode
Real Talk with Janet Cunningham: The Journey of a Back-of-the-Pack Ultrarunner
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Welcome to Episode 85 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, where I sit down with trail and ultra runner Janet Cunningham - a back-of-the-pack athlete with a powerful story to share.
Janet is not only a passionate runner, but also a mental health professional and a dedicated fan of the podcast. She reached out to share her unique journey with nutrition, and I’m so glad she did!
While many of you love hearing from professional athletes, a number of you have expressed interest in hearing more from recreational athletes. This episode is for you!
Janet’s athletic background began with swimming and rowing during her younger years, but it wasn’t until about five years ago that she discovered running, and eventually ultra running. Along the way, she’s faced and overcome struggles with body image, REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), and injuries. Through it all, the importance of community support, mental health, and individual recovery strategies has been central to her growth and success as an athlete.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Janet’s journey from swimming and rowing to ultra running
- Struggling with and overcoming body image issues
- Dealing with RED-S and the role of nutrition in her recovery
- The impact of injuries and how to stay mentally strong
- The power of community and support in her athletic and personal life
Janet’s story is a testament to perseverance, recovery, and the importance of self-compassion. I hope you find inspiration in her journey - and if you’re interested in sharing your own, feel free to get in touch!
Links:
- Watch this episode on my YouTube page
- Join my monthly membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $30/month (cancel anytime)
- Check out my free nutrition downloads
- Fill out a new client inquiry form if you’re interested in 1:1 nutrition coaching
- Support the podcast with my Skratch affiliate code EATFORENDURANCE20
- Join my Patreon community
- Get in touch at [email protected]
- Music Credit: Joseph McDade
Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).
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