Jordan Sullivan is the Founder of TFD and one of Australia's most successful High-Performance Dietitian's. He has worked with UFC World Champions, Olympians, Australian's of the Year, Hollywood Actors, Top CEOs, and many high performers to help them achieve their physical and mental best. This podcast ignites conversations from world leading experts and distills it into simple to understand information to give you the blueprint to perform at your best.
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Jordan Sullivan is the Founder of TFD and one of Australia's most successful High-Performance Dietitian's. He has worked with UFC World Champions, Olympians, Australian's of the Year, Hollywood Actors, Top CEOs, and many high performers to help them achieve their physical and mental best. This podcast ignites conversations from world leading experts and distills it into simple to understand information to give you the blueprint to perform at your best.
In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse sports dietitian, endurance athlete, and founder of Satiate Nutrition — Hayden James.Hayden’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to movement: she runs ultras, climbs rock faces, skis the backcountry, and lifts weights — all while balancing her work as a certified diabetes educator and a private practice dietitian working with endurance athletes.We dive deep into performance nutrition for endurance and mountain athletes, including:Why a high-carb diet is crucial (even if you're a "fat-adapted" fan)The truth about collagen and its role in injury recoveryWhy Hayden really doesn’t like greens powders (spoiler: heavy metals)The dangers and hype around CGMs (continuous glucose monitors)How to plan race-day fuelling, hydration, and even snacks that won’t freeze on a ski tourDIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needsAnd why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutritionHayden also shares personal stories from the trails, training insights for the gruelling Speedgoat 50K, and how she’s balancing climbing goals with ultra-prep.If you're an endurance athlete looking to dial in your nutrition or just want to hear from someone who lives this stuff, this one’s for you.📌 Learn more about Hayden at🔗 https://satiatenutrition.com📸 Instagram: @satiatenutritionIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info
Performance That Matters
Jordan Sullivan is the Founder of TFD and one of Australia's most successful High-Performance Dietitian's. He has worked with UFC World Champions, Olympians, Australian's of the Year, Hollywood Actors, Top CEOs, and many high performers to help them achieve their physical and mental best. This podcast ignites conversations from world leading experts and distills it into simple to understand information to give you the blueprint to perform at your best.
