The Maximized Podcast
Welcome to the Maximized Podcast from Maximized Nutrition, where your hosts, founder and nutrition coach Meredith DeLamare, and coach Dez DeWitz, take you on a journey to optimize your health and well-being. Join us as we explore the world of nutrition, sharing valuable tips, tricks, and insights to help you make the most out of your dietary choices.
In each episode, we'll dive into the latest in nutrition science, demystifying the complexities of healthy eating and wellness. But the Maximized Podcast isn't just about facts and figures; it's about real people and their inspiring stories of transformation. We'll bring you interviews with individuals who have maximized their lives through nutrition, sharing their remarkable journeys, challenges, and successes.
Whether you're a seasoned health enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, the Maximized Podcast has something for everyone. Join us for an engaging and informative exploration of how to optimize your nutrition and live your best life. Subscribe today and embark on a path to a healthier, happier you!
Episodes
23 episodes
Peptides 101: Healing, Hormones & the Hype with Pharmacist Sawyer Duffy | S3 E7
Pharmacist Sawyer Duffey joins Meredith and Dez for a deep dive into peptides—what they are, how they work in the body, and the real science behind the hype. From injury recovery and metabolism to anti-aging and libido, this episode breaks down...
Demystifying Peptides: What They Are, How They Work, and When to Use Them with Clay Roelle, MSN, NP-C | S3 E6
In this episode of The Maximized Podcast, Meredith and Dez are joined by Clay Roelle, Nurse Practitioner at OptiLife Medical in Roswell, Georgia—a regenerative and wellness practice specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and mor...
Fail Forward: What Elite Athletes Teach Us About Training, Mindset & Resilience | S3 E5
In this episode of the Maximize Podcast, Meredith and Dez sit down with CrossFit Games athlete, coach, and all-around powerhouse Griffin Roelle. From football fields to the CrossFit floor, Griffin shares how failure shaped his athle...
The Sleep Secret You Didn’t Know You Needed (And Big Wins for Our Athletes!) | S3 E4
This week on the Maximized Podcast, Meredith and Dez kick things off by celebrating some huge wins from their athletes — from qualifying for the CrossFit Games to running the Boston Marathon! Then they dive into a surprising topic: how eating k...
Protein: How Much Is Really Enough? | S3 E3
In this episode, Meredith and Dez take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition—protein! From Instagram trends to conflicting medical advice, it can be hard to know how much protein you actually need. They cover common ...
Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Dr. Sara Ronhovde | S3 E2
In this episode of The Maximized Podcast, Dez and Meredith welcome Dr. Sara Ronhovde, a clinical psychologist with a background in exercise science, counseling, and teaching. Sara dives into the deep-rooted beliefs we hold about food, ...
Meal Planning for Success & The Power of Walking | S3 E1
Welcome to Season 3 of the Maximized Podcast! In this episode, Dez and Meredith are back to kick off the new year with a conversation about the importance of meal planning and why keeping it simple is often the key to success. They bre...
End-of-Year Reflections & Health Insights | S2 E11
🎙️ “Back and better than ever!” Meredith and Dez return to the Maximize Podcast to share their personal journeys through life’s ups and downs. From managing injuries and finding movement through walking to groundbreaking insig...
RISE Up and Move S2 | E10
In this episode of the Maximized Podcast, host Meredith welcomes Ellia Miller, a three-time semifinals games athlete, two-time fittest military service member, and ten-year Army veteran with a master's degree in neuroscience from Princeton. We ...
Healing Through Food | S2E9
We help our clients heal.More than anything, our goal is to help our clients heal their relationship with food, heal their mental outlook on their body, and heal their outlook on life.Sometimes Coach Dez and Coach Meredith have ...
Teen Nutrition | S2 E8
Whenever we think about weight loss, nutrition, and healthy habits with food, we think about adults.Most of you listening to these episodes are adults.Over the years, though, we've been lucky enough to work with several teen ath...
Alcohol and Your Nutrition | S2 E7
Should you drink alcohol while you're on your nutrition journey? No.Alcohol can present a major obstacle for those chasing their goals.BUTAs Meredith and Dez say, sometimes thats not always realistic. And if we're settin...
Stress | S2 E6
The other "S" word other than sleep: Stress.Stress plays such a major role with your diet. It's easy to eat the right things when you're mental health is in a good spot. But what if it's not? Work, family, friends, the news and other is...
Rest and Recovery | S2 E5
What role does rest and recovery play in your diet? A BIG one! Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain weight, perform on the court or the gym--timing your rest in conjunction with your food is key.Coach Kelly join Dez and Meredith o...
Dieting and Nutrition for Women | S2 E4
When it comes to nutrition we often take a broad approach to macros and calories to start. And that makes sense, right? We're all humans, afterall.But as we five deeper into the nutrition needs of our clients. Some will have different d...
RISE | S2 E3
Jeff Pelon from RISE joins the podcast today. RISE's mission is to give females a platform to express how they’ve exhibited resiliency, identity, strength, and empowerment in their own lives, and to let them be the person they wish they could’v...
Performance Nutrition | S2 E2
Whether you're hitting the pitch, the court, running a marathon, or competing in CrossFit - you need to fuel your body the right way to be at your best.Coach Meredith and Coach Dez share their tips and insights into getting the most out...
Fad Diets | S2 E1
Have you ever done keto? Paleo? Some sort of juice cleanse?There are certainly pros and cons to these fad diets. But the cons usually outweigh the pros, as Coach Meredith and Coach Dez explain.We're talking fad diets on this epi...
Kelly Cory: Ironman, Friend, and... Coach? | S1 E5
Ironman athlete and overall bad*ss Kelly Cory joins us for episode five of the Maximized Podcast!We talk about fueling your body properly for events and life, body image and it's relationship to nutrition, the importance of nutrition as...
Maximized Tips for Surviving The Holidays | S1 E4
The holidays are upon us and that means family (or friend) dinners with all sorts of foods and drinks. How should you approach the holidays and still accomplish your goals? Dez and Meredith share their tips for Surviving the Holidays!
Carb Cycling and Metabolic Flexibility | S1 E3
The Maximized Podcast is back!Our us thing: A few weeks ago we made it out to Nashville to our friends at Crossfit Zoetic. It's difficult to put our thoughts into words with how much fun we ...
Intro to Macros | S1 E2
We welcome Coach Dez officially to the Maximized team (She's been here the whole time basically)!In just the second episode the Maximized team tackles macros. What are they? What do they do? Why are they important?M...
Welcome to the Maximized Nutrition Podcast! | S1 E1
The very first episode of the Maximized Nutrition podcast is in the books! Join Founder and Nutrition Coach Meredith DeLamare and Nutrition Coach Dez DeWitz as they tackle your nutrition questions, share success stories, and talk all things nut...