This episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the topic of curiosity and its pivotal role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. They explore how curiosity enhances coaching, improves relationships, and fosters resilience. Whether discussing their own relationship, the world of nutrition and fitness, or the broader applications of curiosity in our daily lives, Alex and Meredith provide insights that are great for anyone looking to cultivate curiosity and embrace a more thoughtful approach to their goals.

— Target Panties & Puppy Accidents

— Dog Training 101

— Curiosity and Coaching

— Why the Diet Industry is Problematic

— Curiosity and Grit

— Reframing Your Mindset

— Cultivating Curiosity in Life

— Similarities Between Therapy & Nutrition Coaching

— Curiosity as a Tool for Personal Growth

— Challenges and Misconceptions in Relationships

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· You Can’t Screw This Up by Adam Bornstein

· Your Honor TV Show

· Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role

· Spoiler Alert! Curiosity Encourages Patience and Joy in the Presence of Uncertainty

· Curiosity Made the Cat More Creative: Specific Curiosity as a Driver of Creativity

· States of Curiosity Modulate Hippocampus-Dependent Learning via the Dopaminergic Circuit

· Novelty and Dopaminergic Modulation of Memory Persistence: A Tale of Two Systems

· The Hungry Mind: Intellectual Curiosity Is the Third Pillar of Academic Performance

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Alex and Meredith dive deep into the topic of nutrient timing and nutrition for performance. They discuss pre and post workout nutrition and share strategies to help you best prepare for your workout depending on the time of day. They also talk about benefits of big breakfasts, managing diet patterns, and balancing macros, as well as highlighting where your focus can yield the most significant results.

— Grocery Store Struggles

— Nutrient Timing

— Baseline Eating Patterns

— Benefits of Big Breakfast

— Intermittent Fasting & Weight Loss Management

— Determining Your Daily Food Intake

— Performance Workout Eating

— Top 5 Pre-Workout Snacks

— Early Morning Workout Nutrition

— Flexible Eating Patterns and Macro Management

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role

· Hit Play Not Pause: Ditching Destructive Menopause Diet & Fitness Narratives with Meredith Root

· Gnarly Hydrate - Electrolyte Drink Mix

· Fuel For Fire

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Catch up with Alex and Meredith as they reflect on their experiences at the Calgary Marathon and the second Run Club meetup! They will talk about the importance of mindset and self-acceptance, and how that assisted Alex in achieving a personal record in the marathon. They also announce their next in-person event in Raleigh, North Carolina for the City of Oaks Marathon on November 3rd. Stay-tuned for more information to come!

— We’re Back! + Van Life Isn’t For Us

— Feeling Comfortable and Confident in Who You Are

— Alex Parker & Meredith Root vs. Alex Karev & Meredith Grey

— Calgary Marathon & Second Tactic Meet-Up

— Owning Your Wins & Your Mistakes

— What’s Next?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Philadelphia Marathon Recap: First Tactic Community Meet-Up, How It Went, and What’s Next!

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Nashville Adventures: Shopping, Music, and a Puppy?!

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Surviving the Oregon Cascades 100 Mile Race with Tanya Turner

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Calgary Marathon: How Alex Shaved 6 Minutes Off Her Marathon Time

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back?

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 2): Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Athlete Identity

· Post-Marathon Reflection: Dealing with Fatigue, a Sub 3 Goal, and an Undulating Course

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