The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast Fueling Young Athletes: Sports, Nutrition, and Self Worth with Kelsee Moore | Ep 96
Many parents wonder: how do I help my child perform at their best without falling into the traps of processed sports drinks, diet culture, or burnout? In this conversation, Corey and Christine welcome strength and conditioning coach Kelsee Moore of https://www.heyyomooreandco.com to share her expertise in performance nutrition and ancestral living. Together they explore what kids really need on and off the field, how to support female athletes through puberty, and why food should always be seen as fuel, not shame.
✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Why proper fueling matters for student athletes of all ages
✔️ Clean alternatives to Gatorade and processed snacks
✔️ The truth about carbs, glucose, and athletic performance
✔️ How to support female athletes through puberty and menstrual cycles
✔️ Encouraging healthy body image while navigating weight requirements
✔️ Snack and refueling ideas that work in real life
✔️ The connection between mood, energy, and under-fueling
✔️ Helping kids see food as a tool for confidence and resilience
🧠 More About This Episode:
Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare and the founder of Moore & Co. https://www.heyyomooreandco.com , where she blends performance coaching with an ancestral mindset. Her own health journey—from dealing with the effects of hormonal birth control to rethinking traditional sports nutrition—led her to become an advocate for smarter fueling. In this episode, she equips parents with practical, approachable tools for raising strong, confident athletes who are fueled for both performance and long-term health. Whether your child is just starting travel sports or competing at higher levels, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and strategies you can use right away.
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📍 Masienda – ( https://masienda.com ) (use code MAMM for 10% off)
📍 Farrow Skincare – ( https://farrow.shop ) (use code ANCESTRALMAMAS for 15% off)
📍 Serenity Farm Bread – ( https://serenityfarmbread.com ) (use code MAM10 for 10% off)
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