In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical psychologist and sleep expert, Dr. Melissa Milanak also known as @drmelissamilanak on IG. We discussed:

- The stages of sleep and how your body heals itself both physically and mentally
- The 4 step process to sleeping soundly through the night
- Why we wake up in the middle of the night and how to fall back to sleep
- For women entering perimenopause or menopause, how our hormones impact sleep and strategies to address this stage
- Supplements and technology/wearables that can improve sleep
- Foods and nutrients that specifically improve sleep
- How sleep helps you gain muscle and recover from workouts

How to reach Dr. Milanak
Website: https://mindimpactconsulting.com/
Instagram: @drmelissamilanak

Resources:
Well Being Wednesday Videos
Sleep Well Guide

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed clinical sports pharmacist, Dr. Jessical Beal-Stahl, PharmD, also known as @jessb_rx on IG. We discussed:

• How to know which supplements are safe and what to look for on the label
• Is oversupplementation of vitamins/minerals a risk and which ones should we be aware of?
• Which medications may impact absorption of vitamins and minerals?
• Why is it recommended to separate iron and calcium supplements?
• What are alternatives to NSAIDS for pain relief?
• Which nutrients can be reduced for someone who is more physically active after bariatric surgery?
• What are some supplements you may recommend to optimize performance in strength and endurance training?
• Which supplements are helpful for improving sleep?

Where to follow Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl
Instagram: @jessb_rx
Website: www.theathletespharmacist.com

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric endurance runner, Heather Wade, also known as @heathernadine94 on IG. We discussed:

• How Heather built up from short distances to running a full marathon after bariatric surgery
• Heather's training program including a typical week of mileage and crosstraining
• The biggest nutrition changes Heather implemented when training for a full marathon
• What Heather eats pre-run as well as intra-run fueling products
• Biggest lessons learned and her advice for someone who wants to start training for endurance races

How to follow Heather:
Instagram: @heathernadine94

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