Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 200 episodes
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Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life.Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just trying to understand how much protein women actually need to be eating.We’ll move beyond the male-dominated lens of sport science to deliver honest conversations and actionable advice from women for women, to improve women’s health. Each episode dives deep into one of our four pillars—physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues—with leading experts to explore topics that are often left undiscussed.If you’re an active woman who cares about your sustainable health, performance growth, and long-term progress, these conversations are for you.No fads, no quick fixes. Just real sci
Dr. Erin Ayala hosts Feisty Women's Performance, a health show with 200 episodes published.
Annie Thorisdottir has stood on the CrossFit Games podium six times and built a career as one of the most recognizable and respected athletes in the world. But some of the most defining moments of her life happened far f
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani (“Dr. G”), a leading expert in medical complications of eating disorders and underfueling, joins us to explain what female athletes need to know about the many effects of fueling on
What does it really take to keep women athletes healthy, performing, and in sport for the long haul? Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with Dr. Margo Mountjoy , one of the world’s leading voices in sports medicine, female athlete
What is weight-inclusive care? And why does it matter for *all* active women's health and performance? Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with Dr. Heather Bergeson, a sports‑medicine physician and co‑director of the TRIA Women’s S
In this bonus episode, Hit Play Not Pause host, Selene Yeager welcomes longtime friend, cyclist, and women’s sports powerhouse Kate Veronneau to the show for a preview of the first-ever FeistyFest in the Lehigh Valley, P
Ever compare yourself to others on Strava? Feel yourself pushed to do more to hit a "streak" or online badge? This episode's for you. Sport psychology professor Dr. Hayley Russell dives into the upsides and pitfalls of f
Dr. Rebecka Peebles and registered dietitian Nathalia Trees dive into the booming world GLP-1 medications and the complex intersection of weight loss, body size, eating disorders, and marketing. They unpack the rapid ris
What are the hidden costs of “toxic productivity?” And how does it sabotages women’s performance in their careers, relationships, and athletic endeavors? Psychotherapist, digital wellness expert, and author Israa Nasir,
You probably *think* you're eating enough. But are you? In today's episode, Dr. Erin Ayala talks with performance dietitian and eating‑disorder specialist Rebecca McConville about Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relati
It's a taboo topic too often overlooked in women's cycling: saddle sores. Dr. Melissa Mauskar, a dermatologist specializing in vulvar health, unpacks the medical science behind saddle sores, debunks common myths, and off
Eden Morris, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and intuitive eating counseling, is helping us dive into the culture of nutrition and fueling workouts — and how that can often lead to disordered eati
Dr. LaTisha Bader, an expert in sport psychology and addiction counseling, goes deep with us into the complexities of cannabis use and its effects on mental health and athletic performance. With the rise in legal marijua
Dr. Briana Botsford, a naturopathic doctor and advocate for women's health, helps us dive deep this week into the world of predatory health and fitness marketing. How can you learn to recognize the misleading claims arou
Dr. Stephanie Mundt, a physical therapist and former collegiate runner, shares her expertise on bone health and the often-overlooked issue of bone stress injuries in female athletes. From her personal experiences with in
In this episode, Dr. Margie Davenport, a leading expert in exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, dismantles long-held myths about training before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Davenport explains the significant p
In this episode, we dive into the messy journey of transitioning away from a beloved sport with Dimity McDowell, an experienced athlete and author of The 27th Mile . How do you know when it's time to quit or move on? Dim
In this episode, Dr. Kim Hollingdale, a renowned sport psychologist and owner of MOVEMENTAL, unpacks the damaging "no pain, no gain" mentality prevalent in sports culture. How does this outdated rhetoric lead to burnout
In this episode, Erin sits down with strength coach and Iron Soul Gym co-owner Cassi Niemann to challenge outdated narratives about women and strength training. Cassi shares her journey from elite gymnast to architect to
In this episode, Staci Mannella and Dr. Andrea Bundon dive deep into the nuanced world of Paralympic sports. With the Paralympics starting this Friday, what do you need to know to learn from and support these amazing ath
80% of runners will deal with injuries at some point. So, what do you need to know about running injuries? And how can you nip those niggles in the butt? Physical therapist Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards explores the factors th
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