A Simple Approach to a Fit, Healthy Life with Audrey Lee, PhD

In today’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Audrey Lee, a performance and plant-based sports nutrition coach with a PhD in exercise sport science and a Master’s Degree in nutrition. Dr. Lee emphasizes the importance of self-care, recovery, and positivity in achieving a balanced lifestyle. Audrey shares her personal journey and how she incorporates mindfulness into her daily routine, allowing her to be more present and connected to her body. The conversation also explores the dangers of overtraining and the need for breaks for mental and physical development. Audrey and Chris discuss the transformative power of optimism and gratitude, and the ways to cultivate such a mindset. Tune in to hear an inspirational story of how to lead a fulfilling life through exercise, nutrition, and positivity.The Standard Podcast aims to change how the world navigates mental health. In each episode, host and The Standard founder Chris Pallatroni interviews experts and coaches who can help guide listeners to methods and practices that can lead to self-transformation. The Standard Podcast is brought to you by The Standard, a social platform dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Standard organizes information from coaches and experts into searchable categories to help you find information on issues that you may currently be dealing with, and through storytelling, connects you with others to help you navigate to building better habits, motivation, and self-transformation.Discussion Points:Dr. Lee discusses her passion for fitness, nutrition, and positivityExercise as a form of self-love Negative impacts of overtraining on healthImportance of being present and understanding personal needs How mindfulness improves performance in lifeOptimism and gratitude as tools for positivityFinding joy in fitness and building gradual habitsBeing present and understanding personal needsBalancing physical and mental stress with rest and recoveryThe positive impact of living in the momentCultivating optimism requires time and conscious effortRecognizing patterns of positivity and practicing gratitudeFinding passion in fitness and recalibrating life perspectiveShare this episode with someone who might benefit!Resources/Links:Power to ShredPower to Shred InstagramDr. Audrey Lee’s Profile on The StandardChris Pallatroni’s Profile on The StandardThe StandardThe Standard IGChris Pallatroni LinkedInThe Standard Podcast IGThe Standard Podcast TikTok