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Wellness With Stackzzz
Welcome to Wellness With Stackzzz, the podcast where food and fitness meet real life.
Hosted by Nicole and Ryan Stack, we dive into the sweet spot between performance and balance, where marathon training, healthy baking, and everyday living all work together instead of against each other.
From running sub three-hour marathons and chatting about fueling strategies to better-for-you desserts and learning when to rest, we talk about how to chase big goals and still have a life outside of them. Because wellness isn’t about restriction or perfection - it’s about rhythm, purpose, and joy.
So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us every Tuesday morning!
Episodes
27 episodes
Ep. 7: "Idolizing" Fitness & Why We Needed A Reality Check
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking something we didn’t fully realize we were doing… making fitness a bit of an idol. Last week we talked about how we’re reprioritizing our relationship with training based on the season of life we’re in, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:06:44
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Ep. 6: Journey of Life and Seasons of Training
In today's conversation, we are diving deep into what the heck has been going on so far in this new year! From setting some pretty huge fitness goals and signing up for an ultra-marathon, to going wedding dress shopping and deepening our faith,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:19:17
Ep. 5: Q&A: Marathon Tips, Our Day-to-Day Nutrition, And More!
In today's conversation, we are switching it up and answering YOUR questions. From tips & tricks to run a successful first marathon, to coming back from an injury, and even if Nicole expected Ryan to propose at the race, we are diving into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:05:27
Ep. 4: 3 Things We'd Tell Ourselves If We Were Starting Our Running Journey Over
In today's conversation, we are taking a step back to when we BOTH started our running journeys. It's crazy to think that we've both been pounding pavement for 3 years now and over the course of multiple marathons, a few half marathons, and man...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:08:34
Ep. 3: OUR 2026 Fitness Goals
In today's conversation, we are chatting all things 2026 fitness goals. Although we love racing half- and full-marathons, we don't want to keep ourselves in a box when it comes to what we can achieve. Which is why this next year, we are pushing...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:03:17
Ep. 2: How We Structure OUR Training
In today's conversation, we are diving deep into how we structure our training, to not only perform well but to also enjoy life. We both are race-driven runners, as we love a good local half marathon or a world major marathon, but w...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:17:09
Ep. 1: Launching "The Stackzzz"
Welcome to "Wellness With Stackzzz," the podcast where food and fitness meet real life.We've been building this brand for quite some time and it's finally coming to fruition. In this first episode of the newly re-branded podcast, we expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:24:10
#20: Wellness For the Holidays: Our Perspective on Staying "Healthy" Through the Season
In this twentieth episode, Ryan and I are chatting about a concept that seems so simple yet is so complex: how to stay "healthy" during the holiday season.From eating food that you don't normally eat to being "slightly" off your typical ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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46:28
#19: Less is More: Why More Miles Isn't Always Better
In this nineteenth episode, we’re switching things up! Ryan’s taking the lead today as we dive into a topic every runner needs to hear: why more isn’t always better.It’s easy to think progress means adding more: more miles, more workouts...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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52:04
#18: Imposter Syndrome: Outgrowing the Version of You Everyone Loves
In this eighteenth episode, we’re diving into something a little deeper, the weird nostalgia of missing your old self but knowing you’ve outgrown her.Marathon season is here again, and I can’t lie... Part of me misses that version of me ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:36
#17: Let's Catch Up: Chicago Marathon, Lessons Learned & What's Next
In this seventeenth episode, we’re doing a brief catch-up... KIDDING. This is Yappin with Squigzzz, so obviously we’re chatting for over an hour to update you on all the things.It’s been a minute since the last episode, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:17:45
#16: Training Smarter, Not Harder: My Mid-Year Fitness Update
In this sixteenth episode, we’re doing a little mid-year check-in. After spending the beginning of 2025 recovering from burnout and overtraining, I have now spent the last 12 weeks experimenting with intention. I built and followed a full half-...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:19
#15: Romanticizing the Everyday: Little Things That Make Life Feel Good
In this fifteenth episode, we’re slowing it down and romanticizing life a little by chatting all about the small rituals + daily habits that have brought more peace, presence, and joy into my everyday life. During this yappin sessi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:35
#14: No Pill, No Problem: How I Got My Period Back Naturally
In this fourteenth episode, we’re getting real about something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: periods. If you’ve ever been told it’s normal to not have one, or if you’ve ever been on birth control just to “fix” your cycle, this on...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:01
#13: Running for ME Again: From Overtrained to Reclaimed in 2025
In this thirteenth episode, I’m getting honest about how the start of 2025 didn’t go how I planned when it comes to running — but maybe that was exactly what I needed. After diving right back into intense training post-marathon and half PR, I f...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:22
#12: Boston, Bonding & What’s Next: Part 2 with My Boyfriend
In this twelfth episode, we’re back for part two of our couple’s Q&A, this time fresh off my boyfriend running the Boston Marathon! We’re chatting all about his experience running one of the most iconic races in the world, what it was like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:24:03
#11: Relationships & Running: A Q&A with My Boyfriend
In this eleventh episode, I’m switching things up and bringing on a special guest, my boyfriend! We’re answering all of your questions about running, wellness, and relationships.During this yappin session, we’ll dive into everything from...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:18
#10: Small Swaps, Big Results: These Changes Transformed My Health & Performance
In this tenth episode, I’m diving into the small but powerful swaps I’ve made in my routine that have completely changed the way I feel, perform, and recover. From gut health to training shifts, I’ve realized that sometimes less is more<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:42
#9: What’s Next for Me in Running? Redefining My Journey in 2025
In this ninth episode, I’m taking a deep dive into what’s next for me in regard to running as I head into 2025. After reflecting in episode 8 on some of the toxic habits I developed, I’m now focused on reshaping my journey, prioritizing a healt...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:58
#8: Stronger, Not Smaller: Why Gaining Weight Was the Healthiest Move for Me
In this eighth episode, we’re chatting about the vulnerable but important topic of healthy weight gain in a world obsessed with being smaller. From reflecting on my journey post-marathon to embracing strength and steady progress, this conversat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:12
#7: Growing Pains: What My Twenties Taught Me About Becoming Me
In this seventh episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster of lessons learned in your twenties; the wins, the mistakes, and all the messy in-betweens that shape who we are. From navigating body changes, relationships, and friendships to figur...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:24
#6: The Late 20s Shift: Real Talk on Friendship, Dating, and Growing Up
In this sixth episode, we’re getting real about life in your late 20s and how everything seems to shift at once—dating, friendships, and figuring out who you are as you grow. Whether you’re navigating relationships, redefining your friendships,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:15:40
#5: Post-Marathon Blues: Dealing with "What's Next" and Finding Purpose Post-Race
In this fifth episode, I’m diving into the emotional and physical rollercoaster that comes after crossing the finish line of a marathon. While the thrill of the race is next level, it’s common to experience the “post-marathon blues” when you do...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:09
#4: Running, Friendships, and Real Talk: Navigating Wellness, Social Life, and Modern Dating
In this fourth episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends, Taylor and MaryClare, for a Q&A where we’re covering everything from running and friendships to dating, wellness, and life’s little challenges.During this yappin session, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:39
#3: Disordered Eating, Not an Eating Disorder: My Journey to a Healthy Relationship with Food
In this third episode, we’re talking about a topic that’s not really black and white but impacts way too many of us: disordered eating. You’ve probably heard a lot about eating disorders, but sometimes, there’s a grey area where unhealthy food ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:33