I've felt connected to Emily since first coming across her platform, so it's my honor to have her on as my first guest - (how nerve-racking for me! I'm also obsessed with her IG handle, so it's the title).

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In this episode, Emily Dow, (Ph.D(c), CSCS, MS in Performance Nutrition, all the credentials!) and I chat about:

• her research on the gut-brain axis
• her athletic journey from weightlifter to runner
• how to detect fitness/nutrition BS and who to trust
• the confusing, unregulated supplement industry - which do we actually still use?
• peer inspirations
• our shared social media and industry grievances
• her principles and values

... and how her natural curiosity has led her to the best that life has to offer. In this interview, I also ask her "What do you believe you're good at?" - She gives a meaningful answer we can all learn from.

tldr: she's an intelligent, humble, driven gal with a lot to give (and a lot of sick tats).

Here are Emily's trusted recommended health and fitness resources on Instagram:

@doclyssfitness - performance specific

@drstacysims- female specific

@pagethorla - body comp

@dr.adrian.chavez- general nutrition

@coachjohnnoel - body comp dietitian

@biolayne - myth busting/research breakdown

@coachcaseyjo - body comp/behavior change

@drjessicaknurick - prenatal/pregnancy/infant nutrition

@alliehenrie.rd - fat loss dietitian

@jessicathesportsrd - performance dietitian

@the_sportsdietitian - performance dietitian

With gratitude,

Ash