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In this very first episode of Eavesdropping Dr. J, Dr. Jessica Schulman sits down poolside with two elite Masters swimmers—and close friends—for an honest, science-grounded conversation about fueling real life as an athlete, parent, and professional. Joining her are Angie Morgenstern, then-captain of their Masters swim team, competitive mountain biker and triathlete, and Christy Burton, a US Masters Swimming national champion, yoga instructor, and mother of three.
Together, they unpack the messy, real-world side of nutrition: what actually gets eaten before 5:30 a.m. swim practice, how to balance sugar fears with performance needs, and why fueling looks different during a two-hour endurance race versus a 30-minute workout. From yogurt and sourdough toast to electrolyte powders rescued from the bottom of a swim bag, this episode explores practical fueling strategies rooted in lived experience—not perfection.
The conversation dives into hot-button topics like “good” vs. “bad” sugar, Gatorade and sports drinks, hydration in kids’ sports, post-workout refueling, and navigating sensitive digestion while still training hard. Angie and Christy share how their relationship with food has evolved through endurance racing, motherhood, and aging as athletes, while Dr. J provides context, clarity, and gentle myth-busting—without prescribing rigid rules.
If you’ve ever wondered how high-performing women actually eat, hydrate, and recover while juggling full lives, this episode sets the tone for the thoughtful, nuanced conversations to come.
Eavesdropping Dr. J is a conversational nutrition and wellness podcast that explores how athletes, fitness professionals, and high performers fuel their demanding lives. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schulman—performance nutrition expert, educator, and endurance athlete—the show dives into the real-life decisions behind what people eat, drink, and prioritize to support training, recovery, and long-term health.
Each episode feels like listening in on an honest, science-grounded conversation about food, behavior, and performance. Rather than prescribing rigid diets or one-size-fits-all rules, Eavesdropping Dr. J highlights individual experiences, practical fueling strategies, and the mindset habits that help people stay consistent, resilient, and healthy—both in and out of training.
Together, they unpack the messy, real-world side of nutrition: what actually gets eaten before 5:30 a.m. swim practice, how to balance sugar fears with performance needs, and why fueling looks different during a two-hour endurance race versus a 30-minute workout. From yogurt and sourdough toast to electrolyte powders rescued from the bottom of a swim bag, this episode explores practical fueling strategies rooted in lived experience—not perfection.
The conversation dives into hot-button topics like “good” vs. “bad” sugar, Gatorade and sports drinks, hydration in kids’ sports, post-workout refueling, and navigating sensitive digestion while still training hard. Angie and Christy share how their relationship with food has evolved through endurance racing, motherhood, and aging as athletes, while Dr. J provides context, clarity, and gentle myth-busting—without prescribing rigid rules.
If you’ve ever wondered how high-performing women actually eat, hydrate, and recover while juggling full lives, this episode sets the tone for the thoughtful, nuanced conversations to come.
Eavesdropping Dr. J is a conversational nutrition and wellness podcast that explores how athletes, fitness professionals, and high performers fuel their demanding lives. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schulman—performance nutrition expert, educator, and endurance athlete—the show dives into the real-life decisions behind what people eat, drink, and prioritize to support training, recovery, and long-term health.
Each episode feels like listening in on an honest, science-grounded conversation about food, behavior, and performance. Rather than prescribing rigid diets or one-size-fits-all rules, Eavesdropping Dr. J highlights individual experiences, practical fueling strategies, and the mindset habits that help people stay consistent, resilient, and healthy—both in and out of training.
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