Afternoon Snack – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Kerry Smith is a graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, currently serving on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee as well as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee in Nashville, TN. She completed her residency in Tacoma, WA at Community Health Care with an emphasis on underserved communities. She is a board certified physician and has worked as a hospitalist for 6 years since her fellowship. Meredith has Kerry on the podcast to discuss the challenges of working in medicine, and how Kerry finds her balance with fitness and nutrition, while managing her busy work schedule and being a mom of two kids. They will discuss Kerry’s journey of working in medicine and the differences between the traditional MD designation and DO designation, holistic medicine and biohacking, and longevity.

— Meet Kerry!

— Navigating COVID-19 as a Healthcare Worker

— Life in Nashville and Career Moves

— Balancing Parenthood and Career

— The Journey of Becoming a Doctor

— MD vs. DO

— Challenges in the U.S. Healthcare System

— The Importance of Nutrition in Healthcare

— Holistic Medicine and Nutrition

— DIY Healthcare & Biohacking

— Longevity & Vitality

— Top Health Improvements Everyone Can Make

— Balancing Life and Health

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Fueling Your Fitness: The Essentials of Nutrient Timing + Performance Nutrition

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Everything You Need to Know About Gnarly Nutrition with Shannon O’Grady

· How much does your doctor actually know about nutrition?

· Check out gnarlynutrition.com

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In this episode, Alex and Meredith have the Queen of Pain herself, Rebecca Rusch, on the podcast to share her remarkable journey through endurance sports; from breaking rock climbing records on El Capitan to tackling grueling cycling events like Leadville and Unbound. She discusses the critical role of curiosity and resilience in overcoming mental and physical obstacles and reflects on her recovery from a concussion in 2021. Rebecca emphasizes her commitment to promoting diversity in the outdoor industry and advocates for greater acceptance and safer conditions for women in sports. They also discuss the importance of community, leadership, and activism, touching on Rebecca’s Private Idaho and Be Good Foundation.

— Introducing Rebecca Rusch

— The Importance of Sport and Community

— Challenges in Creative Endeavors

— Facing Fears and Taking Risks

— The Value of Endurance Sports

— Applying Athletic Lessons to Life

— The Privilege and Perspective of Aging

— The Impact of Concussions and Recovery

— All About The Be Good Foundation

— Promoting Women in Outdoor Sports and Leadership

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Follow @rebeccarusch on Instagram

· Check out Rebecca’s Website here

· Read Rusch To Glory

· Watch Blood Road

· Flow Research Collective

· Meet 90-year-old track star Florence Meiler

· Learn about Rebecca’s Private Idaho

· Learn about the Be Good Foundation

· Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn

· Join Rebecca’s Substack here

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel!

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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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In this episode, Alex discusses some of her more embarrassing moments and touches on the shame that still exists in the LGBTQ world.

In this episode, Alex and Meredith talk about three very common misconceptions in the fitness and nutrition industry and how this type of misinformation prevents people from getting as healthy or as strong as they can.

In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss the downsides of attaching timelines to goals and how they can actually hinder achievement.

In this episode, Tactic coach and recipe #queen Jill Kerslake joins the show to talk about her history with nutrition and macro tracking, how to manage long slow progress, and why you should consider putting cauliflower in your oatmeal (for real). Tons of tid-bits and takeaways in this episode that you don't want to miss!

This episode is a meatless sandwich. Alex and Meredith discuss updates to the Tactic brand, that one time Alex dumped Meredith in the Chicago airport, and relationship advice for when you can't stop arguing. Enjoy!

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