
EC Synkowski
Nutrition coach and friend of the hosts. She provides expertise on nutrition and fitness, drawing from her masterclass and three pillars method app.
Top 10 podcasts with EC Synkowski
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
Stop Choosing the Wrong Discomfort: 10 Lessons from The Comfort Crisis & Netflix's Biggest Loser Doc
EC Synkowski, a nutrition coach with a rich background in fitness expertise, shares transformative insights inspired by 'The Comfort Crisis' and Netflix's 'The Biggest Loser'. She discusses how embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth and sustainable weight loss. The conversation critiques the unrealistic portrayals of weight loss in media and emphasizes the critical role of consistent exercise over dieting. EC also highlights the need for a healthier relationship with food and challenges listeners to confront modern comforts that hinder progress.

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Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
Asking Better Questions, Getting Better Results: The 5 Enemies Blocking Your Progress
In a lively chat, EC Synkowski, founder of Optimize Me Nutrition and creator of the 800-Gram Challenge, shares insights on the power of asking better questions to transform health journeys. She delves into the five barriers that block progress, like fear and bias, and emphasizes the role of mindset in healthy eating. With practical tips, she illustrates how small, incremental changes can build trust in dietary habits. EC encourages listeners to prioritize progress over perfection, pushing for manageable steps toward lasting results in fitness.

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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 5min
EC Synkowski: Unlock Sustainable Nutrition for Better Performance, Recovery, and Health
In this discussion, EC Synkowski, the founder of Optimize Me Nutrition and a licensed dietitian, reveals her groundbreaking 800-gram challenge, promoting the easy inclusion of fruits and vegetables in our diets. She dispels common nutrition myths and emphasizes the significance of balance, debunking the fear surrounding processed foods. Synkowski introduces her Three Pillars Method for tracking nutrition while maintaining easy and enjoyable eating habits. This episode is packed with practical tips aimed at enhancing health, recovery, and performance for everyone.

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Nov 26, 2025 • 53min
Breaking News: Woman Eats Two Bananas and Survives (Plus Other Nutrition Lies I Had to Unlearn)
EC Synkowski, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, joins Mike Axler to challenge common nutrition myths. They discuss the downsides of the one-gram-per-pound protein rule and how the 800g Challenge can promote healthier eating. EC shares her journey of unlearning diet dogma, using humor to debunk extreme beliefs, and emphasizes the importance of regulating the food environment. They also explore practical nutrition tips for home and travel, making healthy choices more accessible.

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Sep 8, 2023 • 1h
The Three Pillars of a Healthy Diet Ft. EC Synkowski
EC Synkowski, a powerhouse coach in the health and fitness space, discusses the ten pillars of healthy nutrition. They cover topics like breaking free from perfection, energy balance, and nutrient timing. They highlight the importance of fiber, diverse vegetables, and shifting focus to performance. The podcast also explores finding balance, material benefits, and understanding fitness goals. They introduce the three steps of a healthy diet: adding fruits and veggies, protein, and underrepresented foods.

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May 20, 2023 • 46min
Everything you need to know about protein with EC Synkowski
EC Synkowski, an expert in nutrition and fitness, discusses the importance of protein for body composition, protein recommendations, protein sources, and common protein myths. They explore protein intake guidelines for different populations, coaching strategies, optimizing protein intake for health and body composition, protein intake's impact on longevity, and insights on protein timing for muscle growth.

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Mar 26, 2024 • 57min
Defeating Health Anxiety, Nutrition for Teen Athletes, & More - with EC Synkowski
Expert EC Synkowski discusses avoiding health anxiety and finding balance in nutrition for teen athletes. They explore the fine line between mindful health practices and obsession. Topics include high caloric needs, protein intake, recovery metrics, and optimizing performance. Emphasizes fundamental healthy habits over unnecessary distractions in pursuit of wellness.

Jan 7, 2026 • 55min
Justice for Cortisol: The Real Science on Menopause, Exercise, & Weight Gain
EC Synkowski, a Certified Nutrition Specialist® and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, dives into the science of menopause, exercise, and weight gain. She clarifies menopause phases and dispels myths about training intensity for women. Synkowski reframes cortisol as a helpful hormone and discusses how hormonal changes influence symptoms more than weight directly. She highlights the need for flexible lifestyle adjustments, the importance of sleep hygiene, and practical nutrition tips to support health during this transition.

Oct 1, 2025 • 55min
The Mirror Method: Why Your Body Fat Percentage Doesn't Matter (But This Question Does)
In this discussion, EC Synkowski, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions in health and fitness. She critiques the focus on body fat percentage, advocating instead for mirror checks and performance evaluations. The conversation highlights how to identify actionable steps for personal agency and use setbacks as learning opportunities. EC also encourages listeners to prioritize defining meaningful outcomes, cultivating curiosity, and integrating health practices into their everyday lives.

Sep 6, 2024 • 35min
[ 🍽️ ] Understanding Diet Expectations, with EC Synkowski
EC Synkowski, a diet and nutrition expert, dives into the common pitfalls of dieting, highlighting the stark contrast between expectations and reality. She unpacks the myths surrounding caloric intake, including the infamous 1200-calorie diet. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sustainable change and realistic goals for weight loss. EC also discusses the necessity of patience, embracing long-term nutrition, and understanding weight fluctuations, encouraging listeners to focus on gradual progress rather than short-term results.


