The Wendi Irlbeck Show
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Fuel your faith. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind. A 30-minute weekly podcast delivers powerful, practical conversations at the intersection of faith, fitness, health, and leadership—equipping you to live stronger, lead with purpose, and stay rooted in Christ. Each episode provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re: Fueling student-athletes for performance and confidence Eating well on a budget without extremes Staying fit and energized as a busy professional Growing spiritually while navigating leadership, discipline, and life Hosted by Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN—charismatic, highly sought-after speaker; Christian author; registered dietitian; certified sports nutritionist; entrepreneur; and nonprofit leader this
Episodes
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Episode 23: Creatine and Elite Performance with Dr. Jose Antonio, Ph.D.
The Wendi Irlbeck Show | Fuel your faith, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind! Is creatine safe for teen athletes? Should women take a “female” version? Do endurance athletes need to worry about bloating? Dr. Jose Antonio, one of the world’s leading creatine researchers, answers it all as…
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Episode 22: The Crash Wasn’t the Finish Line: Faith, Resilience & Rebuilding with John Mabry
What happens when you look strong on the outside but are struggling on the inside? In Episode 22, I sit down with John Mabry former Hollywood actor, keynote speaker, inventor, life strategist, and “comeback extraordinaire.” After a fatal car accident left John without a leg, the loss of his…
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Episode 21: Male and Female Sex Differences in Sport
In Episode 21 of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist Wendi Irlbeck walks through the peer-reviewed research on sex differences in athletic performance and the biblical case for why this matters to Christians. After puberty, five separate systems change…
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Episode 20:Back-to-School Fueling for Student Athletes
As student-athletes head back to school, nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through the season and performing at their best. In this episode, I share practical strategies to help athletes stay fueled, energized, and prepared throughout the school day and into practices and...
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Episode 19: Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story Does the number on the scale really determine your health or athletic performance? In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, I break down one of the biggest myths in sports nutrition and explain why body...
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Episode 18:Fueling Female Athletes: Calories, Protein, Recovery & Performance Nutrition
Nearly 50% of female athletes are under-fueled—and many don't even realize it. In this episode, sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck shares the evidence-based nutrition strategies female athletes need to improve energy, build strength, recover faster, and perform at their highest level. You'll learn: •...
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Episode 17: Gain 10 lbs in 10 Weeks: The Student-Athlete Blueprint
Most athletes overlook the simple, proven strategies that could help them gain 10 pounds in just 10 weeks—without turning to junk food or excessive supplements. If you're struggling to put on muscle despite training hard, this episode reveals the counterintuitive approach that makes weight gain...
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Episode 16: Fuel like a Champion! The Elite Athlete Summer Blueprint
Summer is a make-or-break season for athletes. The habits you build over the next eight weeks will determine whether you return to your sport stronger, faster, more explosive, and mentally prepared—or fall behind before the season even begins. In episode 16 of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, sports...
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Episode 15: Youth Sports Done Right: Baseball Tips Every Sports Parent Needs to Hear -Zach Lutz
Former MLB player and founder of LutzGO, Zach Lutz, joins The Wendi Irlbeck Show to discuss what it takes to help young athletes thrive in today's youth sports environment. Drawing from his experience as a professional baseball player and youth coach, Zach shares his coaching philosophy and...
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Episode 14: Rest, Recovery & Why Athletes Need Better Nutrition — Not More Summer Tournaments
In this episode, we’re tackling a critical message as summer heats up: Athletes need more rest, recovery, and better nutrition — NOT more showcases, tournaments, and year-round specialized training.We also dive deep into why obedience matters and how it sharpens our faith, pulling powerful…
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Episode 13: Nutrition Strategies for Student Athletes
800 Pounds of Muscle in 14 Weeks: The Nutrition Strategy Behind Tennessee Football What does it really take to build muscle, fuel performance, and prepare athletes for the next level? In this episode, we sit down with sports dietitian Katie O’Connor to break down the nutrition strategy behind one...
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Episode 12: Top Five Supplements for Athletes & Adults!
Everyone is chasing the perfect supplement stack—but what actually works? In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, we cut through the noise and break down the top five evidence-based supplements that support performance, recovery, and overall health. If you're an athlete, parent, or active…
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Episode 11: Ultra-Processed Foods: Top 10 to Watch + Balanced Fueling for Athletes
In Episode 11, we take a practical look at ultra-processed foods—moving beyond headlines to real-life application for athletes, families, and anyone navigating the grocery store. We break down what ultra-processed foods are using the NOVA classification system, giving you a clear framework from...
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Episode 10: The Dangers of Energy Drinks & False Prophets
Most parents don't realize that energy drinks are more than just a quick pick-me-up—they're a ticking time bomb for children's health. In this eye-opening episode, dietitian Wendi Irlbeck reveals how these popular beverages are endangering our youth, causing heart issues, anxiety, and even death....
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Episode 9: Fitness and forgiveness: true FAITH starts in the heart!
In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, Wendi dives into the powerful connection between faith, fitness, and true inner transformation. She shares how lasting strength isn’t built in the gym alone but begins in the heart. Through personal insight and practical encouragement, Wendi explores...
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Episode 8: The Healthiest Morning Routine
In this episode, Wendi shares powerful lessons from completing the Daniel Fast and why the way you start your morning shapes your entire day — spiritually, physically, and mentally. Jesus modeled the importance of rising early to seek the Father before the pressures of the day began. Wendi…
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Episode 7: Protein, Prayer & 60 Pounds Down: Fit Over 40 Transformation
In this episode, I sit down with my client April to share her powerful story of losing over 60 pounds — and gaining something even greater: discipline, strength, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. This conversation goes beyond weight loss. We unpack what actually creates sustainable fat...
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Episode 6: Faith, Physiology & Fasting
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that will help you hear God's voice more clearly, deepen your relationship with Christ to better serve others! In today’s episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, we explore fasting through both a biblical and physiological lens. As a registered dietitian and woman of...
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Episode 5: The Power of Protein & Prayer!
Fueled to Pray: The Power of Protein & Prayer Welcome back to The Wendi Irlbeck Show—where we fuel your faith, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind. I’m Wendi Irlbeck—registered dietitian, sports nutritionist, author, and coach. In today’s episode, we connect biblical truth with practical...
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Episode 4: Creatine, Discernment and Living A Strong Life
In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, Wendi unpacks the science behind creatine, supplement safety, and why discernment matters in today’s loud, influencer-driven health culture. Blending evidence-based nutrition with biblical wisdom from 1 Timothy and 1 Thessalonians, this episode…
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Episode 3: Sleep-The most underrated health and performance tool
In this bonus episode Wendi unpacks how sleep influences disease, health, athletic performance and MORE! How much sleep do athletes and adults need Sleep debt and how to fix it Does creatine help with sleep debt Posts to reference:...
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Episode 2: Dietary Guidelines & Gluttony
The Wendi Irlbeck Show – Episode 2 U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Then vs. Now — What Changed and What Didn’t Welcome back to The Wendi Irlbeck Show—a weekly podcast designed to fuel your faith, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind. Hosted by Wendi Irlbeck—Christian author, registered dietitian,...
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Episode 1: Put Christ FIRST!
Welcome to the very first episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show—a weekly podcast designed to fuel your faith, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind. Hosted by Wendi Irlbeck, Christian author, registered dietitian, certified sports nutritionist, speaker, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, this...
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Fuel your faith. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind.
A 30-minute weekly podcast delivers powerful, practical conversations at the intersection of faith, fitness, health, and leadership—equipping you to live stronger, lead with purpose, and stay rooted in Christ.
Each episode provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re:
Fueling student-athletes for performance and confidence
Eating well on a budget without extremes
Staying fit and energized as a busy professional
Growing spiritually while navigating leadership, discipline, and life
Hosted by Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN—charismatic, highly sought-after speaker; Christian author; registered dietitian; certified sports nutritionist; entrepreneur; and nonprofit leader this
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