Through Endurance We Conquer
Through Endurance We Conquer is a podcast dedicated to helping you transform struggles into strength through the power of running, fitness, and mental health. Hosted by Ashley Melo, a running coach who’s used endurance to overcome life’s challenges, this show offers practical tips, motivation, and inspiring stories to help you build mental resilience, improve your mindset, and boost your physical and emotional well-being.
Each episode explores how running can be a powerful tool for mental health, healing, personal growth, and overcoming obstacles—whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started. Tune in for expert advice, fitness tips, and motivational stories to help you achieve your goals, find clarity, and develop the strength to conquer life’s toughest challenges.
Through Endurance We Conquer
How Nutrition Impacts Your Mental Health and Running Performance
Did you know that what you eat affects not only your running performance but also your mental health? In this episode of Through Endurance We Conquer, we explore the powerful connection between nutrition, mood, and brain function. Learn how key nutrients like omega-3s, vitamin D, and B vitamins impact mental clarity and emotional well-being, how gut health influences serotonin production, and why stabilizing blood sugar can improve your energy and mood. Plus, I’ll share my personal journey of shifting from processed foods to a more balanced diet and the impact it had on my mental health and running.
🎧 Tune in for practical tips on fueling your body and mind for better performance and overall well-being!
👉 Get my free Couch to 5K Running Guide: MeloRunning.com
📩 Questions or coaching inquiries? Email me at ashley@melorunning.com or DM me on Instagram @throughenduranceweconquer
Sources:
- Harvard Health – The link between diet and mental health
- Frontiers in Psychiatry (2019) – The gut-brain connection and mental health
- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00072/full
3. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2015) – High glycemic diets linked to depression
- https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/102/2/454/4564381
📩 For coaching inquiries, email me at Ashley@MeloRunning.com
📲 Connect on Instagram: @ThroughEnduranceWeConquer
📖 Download my free Couch to 5K Running Guide at MeloRunning.com
🎧 Tune in and remember: It’s through endurance that we conquer!