Strong Not Starving
Welcome to the Strong Not Starving Podcast!
A note from SNS host, Marcus: I’m here to answer difficult questions and tackle complex problems around Nutrition, Stress Management, and the challenges we all face when trying to live each day in a way we can be proud of.
My goal is to help you live your life as the most fulfilled, healthiest, strongest version of you. So thank you for joining me, I hope you find this helpful.
The content of this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice.
Episodes
149 episodes
Distance Running after Anorexia - How can you be sure it's what you really want?
How to know when it’s for health and enjoyment, vs when it’s a disorder? I’m stoked to welcome back Marek, a returning guest who joined us last year to talk about his journey out of an eating disorder.Earlier this year we were c...
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Binge Eating - Stepping Away from the Cycle
In today's episode we're looking at dealing with and framing some of the difficult feelings and experiences that come up as we step away from binge eating, and stop looking to food as a way to numb ourselves.
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Why Rigid Doesn’t Work with Andrew Jackson
While "diet gurus" lean on rigid rules and food lists, great strength coaches talk about stress, recovery, and adaptation. In today's episode Barbell Logic Coach, Andrew Jackson, shares real, practical advice for getting unstuck, and unpacks wh...
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Simple Shifts to Retrain Your Brain: The Upward Spiral w Dr Alex Korb
Today we're joined by Dr. Alex Korb - neuroscientist, coach, and author of The Upward Spiral, an incredible book that explores how small, science-backed shifts can create momentum out of depression and help orient the brain toward resi...
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59:19
The Fight Beyond the Ring: Danny O’Connor, Eating Disorders in Elite Sports
United States Olympian, Two time national champion Boxer, WBC international champion, Danny O’Connor is joining me here today to talk about his journey as an elite athlete experiencing an eating disorder. Danny O'Connor: https://www...
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"Which Exercises Are Best" unpacking this social media phenomenon with Luke Tulloch
Social media is flooded with content about the “best” exercises - but is this not much more than clickbait? In this episode, Luke Tulloch, fitness industry veteran joins me to break down the hype, and look at why context matters more than trend...
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Episode 144
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The Life Changing Power of Opposite Action with Natalie Rose
Ever feel stuck in self limiting habits or emotions? In this episode, we explore Opposite Action - a powerful tool to break cycles of anxiety, guilt, shame, even fear. Therapist and Coach, Natalie Rose, joins us to unpack how acting
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Do Workouts & Ice Baths Really Increase Resilience?
Have you heard anyone say “If you do one hard thing, you can do other hard things”? Have you ever wondered why something like food choices can feel so difficult? We’re here to unpack that and look at one of the most common missing links in resi...
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How Intuitive Eating turned Anti-Diet into a Diet Cult
For years, I’ve defended Intuitive Eating and the Anti-Diet movement. But I’m stepping back. The core ideas of IE? Solid. The execution and culture... often leaves a lot to be desired. Nutrition shouldn’t be about picking sides, choosing your t...
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Episode 143
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Beyond the Buzzword: What "Somatic Work" Really Means with Stefanie Michelle
Strong Not Starving Daily Roadmap FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/sowhatdoieatdownloadStefanie Michelle: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/The term "somatic work" gets thrown around a lot, but wha...
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Practical Food Habits that Changed My Life
Summaries, Recipes, and Essential Tips! Pick up your free download to accompany this episode HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/sowhatdoieatdownload
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Episode 141
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31:06
How to Stop Before Overeating, Getting Through Hard Feelings & Choices, Meaning Making
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Episode 140
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26:28
Starting 2025 STRONG with Niki Sims from Barbell Logic
Strong Not Starving Barbel Logic Application HERE (3 Spaces Available!): https://form.jotform.com/220624481844052The Barbell Logic team are doing spectacular work delivering custom strength training programs, because if we’re g...
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Episode 139
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44:39
New Years Resolutions & Lessons We Can Learn From Dogs w Dr Nina Savelle-Rocklin
Unpacking lessons we can learn from dogs about setting effective new years resolutions… and I have to warn you, this episode is a platform some some pretty epic bad puns, which I wholeheartedly endorse!Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin: https://...
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Episode 138
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42:39
Misinformation & Food "Documentaries", Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating, Addiction, and UPFs w Dr Andrea Love
When it comes to food and health challenges, it’s important to acknowledge when something is hard, and when something is a problem. But an accurate understanding of HOW exactly something is a problem is ESSENTIAL when choosing where to invest o...
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Episode 137
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Boundary Setting Done Right w Joe Spector
Book a Free Consultation Call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062Joe Spector on Instargram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoespector?igsh=dnY1amN1aGNo...
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Episode 136
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"Any point you decide to stop is giving you practice" Kathryn Hansen, author of Brain Over Binge
Kathryn Hansen, author of Brain Over Binge joins us to talk about finding our way through the holidays. Essential tips for a life free from binge eating we can use all year! Brain Over Binge Website: https://brainoverbin...
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Episode 135
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46:41
An update for YOU! Plus, the holiday season... Don't worry! We got this!
Book a consultation with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062
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Episode 134
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Is Alcohol Messing With Your Food Choices?... "Do I need to go sober to stop overeating?"
Alcohol messing with your food choices, but the idea of going sober seems a bit much? Here to unpack that with me is today's guest, the brilliant Harriet Frew, Eating Disorder Therapist. Find Harriet on Instagram:
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Episode 133
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43:17
"I Can't Relax Without Eating!" Relaxing Without Snacking, Compulsive Snacking
Do you feel like you HAVE TO eat every time you try and relax? Is it hard to just chill and watch a movie or relax without food? This episode is for you.
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Episode 132
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17:55
The Carnivore Diet Episode
To feel confident around all foods, book a free introduction call HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062Some loud claims have been made about the carnivore diet, while criti...
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Episode 130
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Saying "No" Without Restricting
Book a call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 "When you take the ice cream out of the fridge and think “I’m just going to have a spoonful straight out of ...
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Episode 129
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