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Nourish Your Potential
by Cushla Holdaway
Welcome to the Nourish your Potential Podcast. My name is Cushla Holdaway and I am a registered and accredited sports dietitian based in beautiful NZ. I am so glad you have joined me on this podcast where we will discuss science, sports nutrition, running, and physiology alongside interviews with athletes, experts, and other health professionals. Whether you are listening to this podcast during your commute, your training session or whilst cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you can be reassured information is discussed in a thought-provoking, evidence-based and easy to understand manner so that you have more tools in your nutrition toolbox to be your best self.
Episodes
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E52: Sam Manson
Welcome to episode 52 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast with Sam Manson, a renowned athlete in the multisport world. Sam shares his inspiring journey from his early days in the NZRAF to becoming a champion in the Coast to Coast race. Learn about Sam's experiences growing up in Wairoa, his...
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E51: Kerri Major - Dietitian
Welcome back to episode 51 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Kerri Major, a fellow dietitian based in Scotland. We discuss Kerri's journey from the NHS to self-employment and her dedication to helping clients enhance their performance and health...
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E50: Dr Lotte Williams
Welcome back to episode 50 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. I feel so lucky to have registered clinical psychologist Dr Lotte Williams joining me in this episode. Originally from the south of England, Lotte moved to New Zealand in 2016 and has since gained extensive experience in various...
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E49: Julia Chamberlain
Welcome back to episode 49 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. In this episode I’m lucky enough to catch up with Julia Chamberlain who is becoming quite the name within NZ running events. Julia has had a really strong few years both in multisport and running with a respectable list of wins and...
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E48: Sam Harvey
Welcome back to episode 48 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast where I catch up with Sam Harvey, New Zealand's backyard ultra record holder and 2025 Tarawera 100-mile race champion. Learn about how Sam transitioned from a relative newcomer to a formidable force in ultra running, achieving...
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E47: Altitude training
Welcome back to episode 47 where I talk about altitude training and its nutrition considerations. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We...
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E46: Simon Cochrane on Mental Toughness, Nutrition, and Pushing Limits
Welcome to episode 46! I recently caught up with Simon Cochrane, elite Ironman competitor, world record holder of Ultraman, and most recently, competitor in UTMB. Simon shares his insights into the world of endurance sports, delving into his coaching philosophies that have shaped both his...
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E45: James Owen - 777 Pilot's Journey Through Life & Sport
Welcome back to episode 45, the first for 2024! Join Air New Zealand pilot and Ironman, James Owen, as he shares his compelling journey of becoming a 777 pilot. Listen to his interesting stories revolving around his passion for aviation, his sporting endeavors, and his struggles with imposter...
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E44: lactose intolerance (bite-sized series)
Welcome back to episode 44 where I briefly discuss lactose intolerance and some simple management tips for this. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional...
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E43: Blackcurrant power with Fleur Cushman
Welcome back to episode 43 with Fleur Cushman. Fleur is the founder of CurraNZ a multi award winning breakthrough supplement made from NZ blackcurrant bioactives. As you will learn, Fleur comes from a background in equine performance and sports journalism but has a real passion for physiology and...
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E42: Glen Currie
Welcome back to episode 42 with Glen Currie. Glen is a Methven local and as many of you would know him in the multisport space he is the man behind Coast to Coast alongside a pretty epic support crew. I really enjoyed catching up with Glen, and although have known him the majority of my life…
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E41: Jayden Kuijpers
Welcome back to episode 41 proudly brought to you by Roam Energy. In this episode I catch up with Jayden Kuijpers, professional triathlete who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a child. I really enjoyed talking to Jayden in his experience in elite sport and moving into the professional scene,...
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E40: Mums2Marathon 2.0
Welcome back to episode 40. Mums2marathon, that is, the wonderful Ellen and Philly, are back for round two on the Nourish your Potential podcast with all of us in studio. This episode was a hoot to make covering a wide range of topics including the results of the product review (undergarment...
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E39: Dr David Haunschmidt (ED consultant)
Welcome back to episode 39 with Dr David Haunschmidt. David is an emergency medicine consultant from windy Wellington but originally from Scotland. David is also a running coach with 'Trail Athlete' and also a very competitive runner himself reaching the podium in over 40 events in the last few...
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E38: continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) (bite-sized series)
Welcome back to episode 38. This bite-sized episode briefly outlines what continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is, and some of the pros and cons with its application in people with and without diabetes. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other...
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E37: what is blood doping? (bite-sized series)
Welcome back to episode 37. In this bite-sized episode I briefly outline what blood doping is and how to keep safe as an athlete. Helpful websites and links mentioned: https://www.globaldro.com/Home https://drugfreesport.org.nz/ https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/ https://www.wada-ama.org/en…
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E36: Mums2Marathon
Welcome back to episode 36 where I catch up with Ellen and Philly, the wonderful women behind 'Mums2Marathon.' We discuss how Mums2marathon was born, relationships with exercise, body image and food, the challenges of motherhood, mental well-being, alopecia, gastric sleeve surgery and so much…
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E35: bite-sized nutrition Q & A
Welcome to episode 35. This is a bite-sized Q & A episode answering some questions from Instagram. If you want to skip to a specific question see the times below: "What is the best nutrition to help with inflammation?" 24 sec "How to fuel appropriately for cramps in races lasting around 2 – 3...
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E34: IRON (bite-sized series)
A bite-sized episode on iron. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We recommend you consult with a GP or other healthcare professional before...
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E33: Keeley O’Hagan
Welcome to episode 33 where I am kicking off 2023 with Keeley O'Hagan. Keeley is one of New Zealand's top high jumpers having recently competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Keeley's journey with eating and nutrition has not been an easy path and she openly talks about this in our...
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E32: Ian Jones
Welcome back to episode 32 where I speak with Ian Jones, former All Black lock and current endurance machine working towards the full Ironman in Taupo on the 10th December. Ian played 105 matches including 79 test matches in his rugby career from 1989 to 1999. Ian talks about his time in the All...
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E31: Angie Petty
Welcome to episode 31 where I catch up with Angie Petty, Canterbury-based Olympic 800m runner, coach, wife and Mum. It was really interesting hearing about Angie's running career to date and the transition to motherhood earlier this year and her postpartum return to the sport. I really enjoyed…
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E30: Dr Lucy Hone
Welcome to episode 30 with Dr Lucy Hone. In this episode Lucy shares insights on resilience, anxiety, and coping with disruption, challenge, change and loss. Regarded as a thought leader in the field of resilience psychology, tragic circumstances forced Lucy to focus more closely on grief when…
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E29: Professor Frank Frizelle
It is an honour to have Professor Frank Frizelle join me for episode 29. Frank is a leading gastroenterologist and colorectal surgeon based here in Christchurch. I first met Frank many years ago when I was about 12, as he was the specialist throughout my mother’s bowel cancer journey. This whole...
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E28: Scotty Hawker
Welcome back to episode 28 where I speak with Scotty Hawker, one of New Zealand's top ultra trail runners having made the podium at th 2019 and 2021 editions of UTMB. He is also a well respected running coach, so it is fair to say Scotty lives and breathes the sport. It was insightful to hear how...
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E27: Lydia O’Donnell
Welcome to episode 27 where I catch up with Lydia O'Donnell, elite marathon runner and co-founder of Femmi. Lydia always speaks so well and openly about her own journey with running and well-being, and although she has talked on many different podcasts, I hope you gain some new insights by what…
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E26: Rachel Maia
Welcome to episode 26 where I speak to Rachel Maia, NZ para climber and record holder. Rachel brought home New Zealand's first climbing medal this year coming second at the World Cup in Salt Lake City. We talk about her journey through a major ankle injury which led to multiple surgeries...
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E25: Dan Jones II
Welcome back to episode 25. On this episode I catch up with Dan Jones for a second time this year on his recent months racing overseas. We discuss in detail each of the 100km ultra-marathons he completed and finish with a Q&A off Instagram. Find Dan on Instagram @daniel.c.jones PODCAST DISCLAIMER...
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E24: Ben Robertson elite cycling and disordered eating
Welcome back to episode 24. On this episode I speak with Ben Robertson, a Canterbury-based ex-elite cyclist and now well respected massage therapist. Ben opens up about his time in the sport of elite cycling, the pressures involved, and his story struggling with an eating disorder, specifically...
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E23: Caffeine (bite-sized series)
Welcome to episode 23 where we discuss all things caffeine. This episode will cover what caffeine is, common sources, how caffeine works physiologically and how it can aid our sporting performance. I also include a Q&A with questions sent through on my Instagram page. Enjoy! PODCAST DISCLAIMER…
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E22: Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) (bite-sized series)
Welcome to episode 22, a bite-sized snippet on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We recommend you consult with…
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E21: Vitamin D (bite-sized series)
Welcome to episode 21! This bite-sized episode briefly covers some common questions around Vitamin D. What does Vitamin D do in the body? What level is considered to be deficient? Who is at risk of deficiency? Does sunscreen affect Vitamin D status? Read more on my blog here:...
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E20: Brett Renall
Welcome to episode 20 where I catch up with Brett Renall, reality TV star from MAFS, owner of Woodpecker signs, and awesome advocate for Type 1 Diabetes. Get in touch with Brett on Instagram @brettrenall or check out his awesome work at https://www.woodpeckersigns.co.nz/ PODCAST DISCLAIMER The...
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E19: Sara Widdowson founder of Your Monthly Club
Welcome back to episode 19 where I talk to my gorgeous gal pal Sara Widdowson, dietitian and founder of Your Monthly Club. Sara shares her pregnancy and birth story with us, the best and most challenging parts of being a dietitian, and some wonderful words of wisdom. Get in touch with Sara on...
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E18: Marathon nutrition (bite-sized series)
Welcome to episode 18! This episode briefly covers some of the key considerations with marathon nutrition, including the days prior, the morning of, and during the actual event. I will do a seperate episode on recovery nutrition in another bite-sized series so stay tuned. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The...
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E17: Simone Maier
Welcome back to episode 17 where I talk to Simone Maier, one of New Zealand's best adventure racers and multiple champion of the Coast-to-Coast. We catch up about how GODZONe and Coast went earlier in the year before having a really honest and raw conversation around the significant struggles...
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E16: Scott Chamberlain
Welcome back to episode 16 where I catch up with Scott Chamberlain, Taranaki-based mountain biker, cyclist, lawyer, and father. We are lucky enough in this episode that Scott shares his 'why' behind mountain biking and his personal experiences of working alongside me from both a clinical and...
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E15: Andy Good elite runner, coach & adventurer
Welcome back to episode 15 where I catch up with Andy Good, Canterbury-based elite runner, coach, and adventurer. Andy has represented NZ in mountain running and is currently in a key build up to the NZ marathon champs to be held on the 15th May. We catch up on how his training has been going,...
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E14: should I train fasted? (Bite-sized series)
Welcome to episode 14! This episode briefly covers the popular question of "should I train fasted?" I discuss what ‘fasted’ actually means, what happens physiologically when we are fasting, and go through specific scenarios and considerations of when it may be appropriate to train fasted vs. when...
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E13: Dr Laura Pfeifer
Happy Easter! Episode 13 provides a fantastic discussion with one of our fantastic GP's (and athlete) here in Methven - Laura Pfeifer. We discuss community COVID-19, getting back into training post-COVID, rural mental health, what a typical day looks like for a rural GP, lifestyle medicine, the...
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E12: Kim Vargo strength coach
Welcome to episode 12 where I catch up with my girl pal and amazing strength coach Kim Vargo. We discuss what's been happening recently, Kim's own journey with injury and strength, and some valuable snippets of advice for any athlete wanting to get more out of their training plan and strength...
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E11: bite-sized series: Eating disorders part II
Welcome to episode 11. This episode is my second in the 'bite-sized' series where I discuss a specific topic in a bite-sized chunk. This episode is part two following on from episode seven. In this episode I discuss some of the other eating disorders, including Bulimia nervosa, diabulmia, binge...
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E10: Dougal Allan endurance athlete and coach
In this episode I catch up with Dougal Allan, one of New Zealand's best adventure racers, endurance athlete, and exceptional coach. We discuss where it all began back in Dunedin, how DA Endurance was born, his recent Coast to Coast longest day race, mental wellbeing and much more! This is a…
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E9: Caden Shields elite marathon runner and physio
In this episode I talk with Caden Shields, elite runner based in Christchurch with a crazy fast marathon PB of 2"15. Caden is an awesome physiotherapist passionate about working with a range of people, especially runners. We discuss Caden's journey into running, setbacks, typical training weeks,...
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E8: Daniel Jones all things running & coaching
In this episode I talk with Daniel Jones, elite runner based in windy Wellington who is both a machine on the road and the trails. Dan has also dabbled in multisport completing the Coast-to-Coast longest day and has also competed internationally in adventure racing. Recently, Dan has been going...
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E7: bite-sized series: Eating disorders - Anorexia Nervosa
Welcome to episode seven. This episode is my first in the 'bite-sized' series where I discuss a specific topic in a bite-sized chunk. I will be doing a mini-series on an area I am very passionate about and that I think needs to be talked about more, which is disordered eating and eating…
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E6: Dr Lara Briden Women’s health expert
In this episode I talk with Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor, women's health expert, and author of 'The Period Repair Manual' and 'The Hormone repair Manual.' We discuss topics and answer some of your burning questions around menstrual cycles female athletes, the pros and cons of different...
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E5: Women’s health physio Grace Coombs
In this episode I talk with Grace Coombs, a Christchurch-based physiotherapist with special interests in women's health and the running athlete. Grace is the co-owner of Grounded Physio based in Merivale and is a passionate runner herself. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including…
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E4: Sweat, sodium & hydration with Alan McCubbin
In this episode I talk with Alan McCubbin, experienced dietitian, senior teaching fellow and researcher based at Monash University in Melbourne. We discuss all of the commonly asked questions we get as sports dietitians around sodium needs, sweat rate testing, hydration needs and managing heat...
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E3: long COVID-19 and athletic performance with Dr Anna Brooks
In this episode I talk with Dr Anna Brooks based at Auckland University who is a cellular immunologist and expert in the current COVID environment. We discuss long COVID and its impacts on health and athletic performance, different variants of the virus, the immune system, autoimmune conditions,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Nourish your Potential Podcast. My name is Cushla Holdaway and I am a registered and accredited sports dietitian based in beautiful NZ. I am so glad you have joined me on this podcast where we will discuss science, sports nutrition, running, and physiology alongside interviews with athletes, experts, and other health professionals. Whether you are listening to this podcast during your commute, your training session or whilst cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you can be reassured information is discussed in a thought-provoking, evidence-based and easy to understand manner so that you have more tools in your nutrition toolbox to be your best self.
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