Summary

Sam Moore, a female sports scientist, PhD candidate, and former strength coach, shares her journey from being a college athlete to pursuing a career in sports science. She discusses her passion for understanding female physiology and the impact of the menstrual cycle on training. The conversation explores the lack of research and education around the menstrual cycle and its impact on female athletes. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle. The discussion also touches on the need for flexibility and dynamic training approaches that take into account an athlete's individual needs and the fluctuations in their hormone levels. We also explore the misconceptions around supplements, particularly creatine, and how it can benefit women during different phases of the menstrual cycle. The conversation emphasizes the importance of questioning and challenging existing norms and advocating for the well-being and empowerment of athletes.

Takeaways

• Sam Moore's journey from being a college athlete to pursuing a career in sports science
• Challenges of implementing menstrual cycle tracking in a team setting
• Self-awareness is crucial for understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they affect an athlete's physical and mental well-being.
• Flexibility and dynamic training approaches are necessary to accommodate an athlete's individual needs and hormone fluctuations.
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential for advancing research and practice in women's health and performance.
• Many studies and practices in the field are based on male-centric models, highlighting the need for research and education that is specific to women.
• Misconceptions exist around supplements, such as creatine, and their benefits for women. It is important to challenge these misconceptions and explore the potential benefits of supplements for women's health and performance.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:03Passion for Female Physiology and the Menstrual Cycle

08:16Transitioning to a Hybrid Role

15:53Implementing Training Protocols Based on Menstrual Cycles

23:21The Importance of Mentors and Advocates

29:09Involving Athletes in Decision Making

32:45The Lack of Research and Education on the Menstrual Cycle

35:23The Importance of Self-Awareness and Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

43:20Flexibility and Dynamic Training Approaches for Female Athletes

57:14Empowerment Through Sports and Teaching Self-Awareness

01:03:29Questioning the Baseline Model and Research on Women

01:05:17Empowering Girls and Women to Write Their Own Stories

01:06:44Finding Co-conspirators in the Fight Against Misogyny

01:19:09 Debunking Misconceptions: Creatine and Female Populations

01:27:24Improving Quality of Life: Supplements and Self-Care

01:32:37Closing Thoughts: Self-Awareness and Empowerment

Resources:

https://www.mooresportscience.com/

https://www.mooresportscience.com/publications

Summary

In this episode, Jesse interviews entrepreneur, Joe Hansley, founder of GoMix. Joe shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how he started GoMix, a patented ready-to-mix delivery system for nutritional powders. He also discusses his involvement in other companies focused on anti-aging and longevity, as well as his work in the health and wellness nutraceutical space. Joe emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself, the ability to adapt and pivot, and the value of surrounding oneself with positive and optimistic people. He also highlights the significance of having a mission and the motivation to create freedom and quality of life.

Takeaways

• Believe in yourself and be open-minded to other possibilities in order to make your business bigger and more successful.
• Surround yourself with positive and optimistic people who push you in a positive direction.
• Overcome hurdles and objections by viewing them as opportunities for growth and finding solutions.
• Have a clear mission and motivation that goes beyond monetary goals, such as creating freedom and quality of life.
• Seek out positive and inspiring content and avoid consuming negative or toxic messages.
• Recognize that everything is a learning experience and be willing to pivot and adapt when necessary.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:03 Starting GoMix and Entrepreneurial Journey

08:45 The Importance of Belief and Surrounding Yourself with Positive People

16:14 Overcoming Hurdles and Objections

33:00 Advice for Athletes and Entrepreneurs

💥 Hot take: 10-15 minute episode on nutrition advice, opinions, tips, education!

This week's episode is all about protein: what it does, sources, general recommendations of how much to consume, and when you should consume it