In this episode, Olympian Amanda Sobhy shares their personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and changing their relationship with food, carbs, and their body. She reveals the transformative power of creating a food calendar and how it positively impacts all aspects of life. We also explore how she maximized her training potential through proper nutrition and listening to her body's signals. Join us for an inspiring conversation on achieving a healthier mindset and realizing your true training potential. Amanda Sobhy is an American squash player. A five-time national champion, she was the first U.S.-born player to reach the top five in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world rankings. She reached a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in October 2021 after reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 British Open and the 2021 CIB Egyptian Open, and winning the 2021 Oracle Netsuite Open. Her relationship with Dr. Nyree started around 2017 after she was diagnosed with a 30% partial tear in her right plantar fascia and had ruptured her left achilles.
Sharing a meal is a fantastic way to foster connection and build bonds, however as an essential part of the livelihood of professional athletes, Food & Nutrition are topics that need to be taken seriously and handled with care. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Jesse Engelbrecht to the podcast to discuss how athletes can mindfully approach the topic. Jesse Engelbrecht, founder of “SportMind” is a former athlete, podcast host, and high performance coach in English Squash who is passionate about mental toughness. He has a master’s degree in sport’s psychology, and works with athletes to focus hone on their overall health, leading from the mind. What You Will Learn: • Misguided Mentalities surrounding Food for Athletes • “Negative” Visualization and its benefits • The 4 “A”s for Optimizing the Mind • How to Train the Mind and Prevent Brain Fog • Meal Planning for those in an Individual Sport (Like Squash) https://www.balancethebar.com/
Sharing a meal is well known to bring business professionals together, but many top-level executives are too busy to put the necessary focus on their nutrition. Allowing food to be dictated mindfully instead of hastily is key to maximizing functionality. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Emily Lucking to the podcast to discuss how executives and high level professionals can approach the topic with care. Emily is the owner and founder of “Power Center Coaching”, and a former attorney in family law. She works heavily with executives and entrepreneurs who find themselves dealing with burnout, loneliness, and need guidance on maintaining a healthy mental space regarding their diet and mental wellness. What You Will Learn: • Issues High-Level Executives Face Surrounding Food • How Business-Minds can treat their mentalities in the same way as Athletes • Active Ways to “Ground” Yourself and return to your space • Tips for “Clearing the Calendar” and delegating tasks • How to Eat Well while Attending Social Events https://www.balancethebar.com/
Sharing a Meal with a large group, also known as the “Team Meal” is standard practice for professional sports teams around the world. While important, the value of the Team Meal goes well beyond the nutritional elements. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Dr. Jarrod Spencer to the podcast to discuss how non-athletes can take the benefits of Team Meal and incorporate them into their own lives. Dr. Jarrod Spencer, speaker and author of “Mind of the Athlete”, is passionate about improving the emotional health of athletes and business leaders. His message is “Clearer mind, better performance.” He helps people to build up their skills in their mental toolbox in order to become the best and healthiest possible version of themselves. What You Will Learn: • What is a “Team Meal” and how it works • The Importance of Unity & Touch • When to Hold One Another Accountable during Meals • The Various Negative Effects of Phones at Mealtime • Psychology Restaurants Use on Customers https://www.balancethebar.com/
Food creates connection and builds a commonality with others. Sharing a meal sparks conversation and bonding. Food gives you the opportunity to engage with others. This week, Dr. Nyree invites Jesse Wright to the podcast to discuss fostering this as a habit and more! Jesse K. Wright, founder of the Balance The Bar initiative, is a high performance consultant, Amazon best-selling author, coach, and public speaker. His career has spanned over two decades in the team sport culture, including working with organizations in the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and in private sports training. His passion lies in helping young professionals grow and advance in their careers and lives. What You Will Learn: Your body shifts when you eat with others How culture and meals intertwine Team meals to build camaraderie Pre-game meals on the road Designate 2 days of the week to sharing a meal Switching up your mealtime habits https://www.balancethebar.com/
What happens in your mouth is connected to your well being. This week's guest is Dr. Pascal Nguyen, America’s Integrative Dentist, takes a unique approach to treating the common ailments you can’t seem to get rid of — he treats the body directly through the mouth. Whether you’re a high performance athleteor just dedicated to keeping your body in top condition, even the small everyday troubles can have a massive effect on your physical wellness. Whether you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, diculty recovering after sport, or just that general feeling that something is off, the “undiagnosable” ailments can all be treating in one place. What You Will Learn: How breathwork impacts your body and nutrition and actions to take What we eat impacts our mouths and teeth What is sympathetic overdrive and how to spot the signs Sleep hygene & eating before bed Intermittent fasting & letting your body have time to clean Dr. Pascal has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years, having graduated with honors in Biology at Concordia University in 1994 and receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Montreal, Canada, in 1999. He is also a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, a graduate of Dawson Institute for TMJ and occlusion in dentistry, and has continued his education with advanced courses in holistic and biological dentistry, implantology, sleep apnea, and patient care. He specializes in safe mercury removal and ongoing tooth sensitivity. https://pjndental.com
This week Dr. Nyree invites on Rachel Muse, Private Chef to Premier League Footballers and high net worth clients. Rachel shares her perspective on using food as a tool for fuel and performance. As a professional and personal private chef, Rachel views cooking meals as the bridge between the nutritionist and the athlete. Eating for your body's needs does not have to mean restricting the joy in eating good food. Rachel takes nutrients the athletes need and transforms them into the meals they want to eat. What You Will Learn: Managing portion control during a family style meal How working with a private chef can improve wellbeing How to add excitement to your ingredients Engaging with your meals as if it were high end ingredients prepared by a private chef Your table setting can affect your meal experience Meals and social media Using meals as a built in break How to enjoy meals with others https://amzn.eu/d/7Pemlfyhttps://www.instagram.com/talkeatlaugh/?hl=en
Nyree invites a group of trusted Dietitians in her circle to Share A Meal for a candid discussion on the common myths and misconceptions around food and nutrition. What you will learn: Learning what your body needs and how that may differ from others Adjusting your mindset on what is 'healthy' and what you 'can't eat' Nutrition has evolved and some of what you learned previously may not be accurate today Pregnancy food concerns Sugar intake and finding the balance that works for you Technology and tools on the market that are not reliable Check out the Dietitians below: Ha Nguyen, RDN Owner, Yummy Body Nutrition, CSSD, LDN https://yummybodynutrition.com/our-team/ Kellsey Frank, MS, RDN Account Manager, Sports, Fitness & Military Andrea Irvine, MS, RDN, Sports Nutritionist, Drexel University https://drexeldragons.com/staff-directory/andrea-irvine/370 Angela Luciani, RDN
Nyree shares the benefit of sharing a meal, whether it be literally of figuratively. Sharing a meal is a fast track method to enjoying a meal everyday.Performance is improved by nutrition. Dr. Nyree shares her method of sharing a meal for better health, longevity, and to feel more fulfilled. Dr. Nyree provides examples that you can implement in your day to day to benefit your life. Easy ways to reap benefits from sharing a meal: - invite people out to lunch once or twice a week - journaling about how this experience made you feel - ordering larger portions and splitting with someone
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