It’s officially marathon season and whether you’re preparing for your first marathon or your fifth, it never hurts to consider new or revised strategies to optimize your performance. Having completed all six of the World Marathon Majors, wellness writer Caitlin Carlson knows a thing or two about this. She joins me on FUELED to share the secrets behind her success, from what to eat before a run to tips on how to get optimal sleep ahead of race day.LINKS www.caitlinscarlson.comCheck out the latest issue of Women's Health, on stands now, to read a piece Caitlin wrote about getting back into running—mentally—after a breakBy Caitlin: Running - mom and me: https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/running-really-does-bond-good/A marathon training plan for foodspring: https://www.foodspring.de/en/magazine/12-week-marathon-training-plan What to eat before a run [featuring quotes by Molly]: https://www.womensrunning.com/health/food/5-types-food-never-eat-run/A guide to sleep for runners: https://www.womensrunning.com/health/wellness/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-for-runners/https://pacelinefit.app.link/CAITLIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first thing that typically comes to mind when we think “menopause” is hot flashes and night sweats. And yes, those bothersome moments are key symptoms. But there’s a lot more to menopause – like hormone shifts and weight gain – and also safe, effective strategies to help manage these issues. Ochsner Health OB/GYN Robin Bone, MD, joins me once again to delve into the details of hormones – including bioidentical hormones – and how to know what’s best for you.LINKS Past podcast with Dr. Bone: Something’s Just Not Quite Right: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/somethings-not-quite-right-5-questions-ob-gyns-get/id1459883591?i=1000575018733 Orgain podcast about Collagen:https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/14NAMS position statement: Hormone Replacement: https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/2017/nams-2017-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdfDr. Bone’s labs to ask for: Thyroid panel Lipid panelCBC C-reactive protein Vitamin D3Hemoglobin A1CHormones include FSH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone or free testosterone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lens through which we view the world impacts our actions, behaviors, and beliefs about others and ourselves. The key to separating things that happen to us from the meaning we assign to them says Inez Jordan, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Ochsner Health, is making a conscious choice to better understand why we see them the way we do. She joins me on FUELED to share more about the power of perspective and strategies we can use to train our minds to see and feel less judgment.LINKSWhat Inez is reading: Unleashed by Frances Frei | https://www.theleadersguide.com/Atomic Habits by James Clear | https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsNo Ego by Cy Wakeman | https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/no-ego-book/Molly’s interview with Frances Frei: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-fueled-wellness-nutrition-43062540/episode/frances-frei-on-leading-with-trust-70866266/Thank you to this week's sponsors: Nutrafol - Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code FUELED to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month’s subscription Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/FUELED to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creatine has long been thought of as a weight gain supplement for body builders and football players. But a plethora of research shows that it can also reduce muscle loss as we age, boost brain health and promote muscle recovery, among other benefits. It can be a fit for older people, women and even endurance sports athletes. Its side effects are minimal; what we used to think was cautionary (cramping, kidney effects) has since been shown to be less of an issue, or in many cases, a non-issue. Sports dietitian and nutrition consultant Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN, joins us to explain more.LINKSCommon questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-021-00412-wInternational Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport and medicine | https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-zSee more from Tavis: www.mysportsd.com and www.drinkliquidfuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Separating the ‘vital few’ from the ‘trivial many’ is a core concept behind “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown, a book that has truly changed the way I view my priorities. This week on FUELED, I share key takeaways from the book, including the primary elements of essentialism, how to determine what is actually essential, and filter out what’s not. I also share strategies I’ve learned about where to spend our precious time and energy – living by intention, versus default.LINKS: Interview with Greg McKeown | https://youtu.be/hsFefdPhL3wFUELED podcast, The Happiness Advantage | bit.ly/3fc310gInterview with Greg McKeown | https://youtu.be/hsFefdPhL3wThank you to this week's sponsors:Caraway Home - Carawayhome.com/FUELED for 10% off Bonafide Health - Bonafide.com/FUELED for up to 54% off Smile Brilliant - Smilebrilliant.com/FUELED for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pea protein has earned a cult following – and for good reason. It’s one of the better-absorbed plant-based protein powders out there—on par with the best of animal-derived powders—and has a surprisingly smooth blendability and flavor. Wellness writer Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, joins me on FUELED this week to give y’all the scoop on pea protein, including how it’s made, how to use it, and our top picks for products. LINKSRunner’s World: Benefits of Pea Protein | https://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-weight-loss/a38829240/pea-protein-benefits/More about Matt Kadey | www.matthewkadey.com Past podcast on protein needs | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-your-macros-how-much-carb-protein-fat-calories-you-need/id1459883591?i=1000489309841Thanks to this week's sponsors: GOLI - Go to go.goli.com/FUELED SMILE BRILLIANT - Smilebrilliant.com/FUELED for 20% off Nutrafol.com and use code FUELED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend an average of four hours on our phones each day, with most of us checking them 90-120 times, and for some, it’s 250+ pickups in a single day! This widespread obsession isn’t just sucking up our time; it’s taking a toll on our minds and spirits. This week, Ochsner Health neuroscientist David Houghton, MD, MPH, joins me to discuss why we’re constantly reaching for our phones; the connection between social media and anxiety, memory and social interactions; and a fun seven-day challenge to help us all develop better relationships with digital technology.LINKS How to find your pickup count: WGNO-TV segment: https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-nutrition-7-day-quiet-mind-challenge-3-steps-to-de-stress/Journal article: Brain health and digital technology - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7366948/pdf/DialoguesClinNeurosci-22-179.pdfJournal article: The “online brain”: how the Internet may be changing our cognition - Journal of World Psychiatry - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6502424/pdf/WPS-18-119.pdfWe would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Studies show that patients who cultivate a positive attitude are far more likely to live longer than those who don’t. And more than just extra years, a positive attitude helps us have a higher quality of life during that time we do have. Positive thinking may begin by looking on "the bright side" in the midst of difficulty, but it doesn’t have to end there. Critical Care and Pulmonology specialist Jonathan Richards, MD, joins me to share how positivity in medicine can make us healthier and happier -- and what we can do to cultivate it in our own lives.LINKS Johns Hopkins | The Power of Positive Thinking: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-positive-thinkingPsychological Bulletin journal meta-analysis of mindset related to treatment and recovery: https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/psychology/9/news/aap/having-a-positive-attitude-improves-illness-outcomes/2806/CNN report: Optimism for recovery: https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/12/health/optimism-stroke-wellness/index.htmlWe would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Flynn is former LSU + NFL quarterback-turned-innovator, the founder and creative mind behind MyHy, a liquid electrolyte mix. This week on FUELED, I sit down with Matt Flynn to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the brand was born. Matt shares what he learned during his career with the Packers, Patriots and Saints that helped him discover his passion beyond football, including the science of sweating, and how MyHy came to be.LINKS: www.drinkmyhy.com Special offer for FUELED listeners! Enter promo code FUELED at checkout for 20% off through October 31, 2022We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featured on NOLA Adore’s “A-List of 2021’s Most Influential New Orleanians,” singer-songwriter Robin Barnes (aka the “Songbird of New Orleans”) is one of the city’s most noteworthy cultural ambassadors. She’s toured the globe, performed at world-renowned events and received acclaim from international media, but she’s also had her share of challenges along the way. This week on FUELED, Robin joins me to share a peek behind what drives her to bring such positivity, energy and fire to all that she does. You’ll also learn – and hear – her spectacular hidden talent and the stunning revelation about her career that she almost never talks about.LINKS: Connect with Robin: @ NewOrleansSongBirdwww.robinbarnesmusic.comWe would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Michaela Garrison for YEA Networks / YEA Podcasts If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Molly as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeanetworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices