Natalie sits down with registered dietitian and mom Stephanie Darby to unpack the realities of running after pregnancy, including her experience racing while pregnant, pushing a stroller, and later realizing she had been chronically underfueling.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why postpartum runners feel wiped out even on short runs
• How stroller running increases energy needs
• Signs you’re not eating enough to support training
• Why “bouncing back” is a harmful myth
• How to rebuild fitness without burning out

If you’re a mom who runs—or wants to again—this episode will help you rethink fueling, recovery, and what progress really looks like after baby.

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In this mailbag episode, I answer your real nutrition questions about fueling an active, plant-based lifestyle. We cover how much fat is too little (or too much) for athletes, nutrition tips for perimenopausal women with Hashimoto’s, how to support bone healing after a fracture on a vegetarian diet, and whether relying on soy protein is healthy. Plus, I break down why you might be getting headaches and feeling awful after long endurance workouts—and exactly how to fix it with smarter fueling and electrolytes. If you’re a runner or cyclist trying to feel stronger, recover faster, and stop underfueling, this episode is for you.

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Plant-based diets are experiencing a surge in popularity, particularly among runners and other athletes. But is your plant-based diet lacking in any nutrients, and do you need supplements to fill the gaps?

In this episode, Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo breaks down what nutrients plant-based runners might miss, which supplements are actually worth your money, and which ones are marketing fluff.

Take the quiz --> Are You Underfueling Your Runs?

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