Nutritional Revolution Podcast with Kyla Channell, MSc
The Nutritional Revolution (NR) podcast was created by founder Kyla Channell to bridge the gap between everyday nutrition advice and the specialized fueling strategies endurance athletes need to perform at their best. Recognizing the confusion surrounding when, what, and how to fuel, Kyla set out to cut through the noise, exploring the science behind nutrition and hydration for athletes straight from the researchers themselves, as well as through the real-world experience of elite and professional athletes across a wide range of endurance sports.
Kyla believes that anyone, regardless of age, weight, or current challenges, can make meaningful changes to improve their health, enhance performance, and move closer to their goals with the right education, support, encouragement, and guidance.
On this podcast, we go beyond food and nutrition to uncover the evidence-based strategies that help athletes perform, recover, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Episodes
209 episodes
Whey, Leucine & the Science of Staying Strong with Dr. Emily Lantz
In episode #197 host Kyla Channell is joined by Dr. Emily Lantz, assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, for a practical conversation about how muscle responds to age, disuse, sleep loss, and protein intake. The episode f...
Badwater 135 Nutrition: How Pete Kostelnick Eats, Drinks & Recovers
In episode #196 Pete Kostelnick joins Kyla to break down one of the most demanding races in the sport, Badwater 135, and the practical fueling, hydration, and heat acclimation strategies that help him handle it. He also shares how his approach ...
What If Everything You Heard About Pregnancy and Exercise Is Wrong?
In episode #195 Kyla explores what the science actually says about exercise in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and how athlete-specific training changes during this life stage. Kyla is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, a leading researcher in exe...
The Glycogen Recovery Race: Liver vs. Muscle
In episode #194 Dr. Cas Fuchs joins Kyla to break down a 2025 crossover study on carbohydrate intake, liver glycogen, and muscle glycogen recovery after exhaustive cycling. The episode focuses on what 10 grams per kilo of body mass actually doe...
What Could Go Wrong? Adventures, Bikepacking & Survival with Tegan Phillips
In episode #193 we chat with funny gal Tegan Phillips, a passionate cyclist, cartoonist, and adventure seeker based in Girona, Spain about her incredible journeys, from cycling 11,000 kilometers across Africa to a self-powered Ironman through N...
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118 Days, 3,600 Miles: Brooke Johnson’s Record-Breaking Skate Across America
In episode #192 we chat with Brooke Johnson, the first woman to skateboard across America in 2025, raising over $50,000 for spinal cord research in honor of her stepdad. Discover the powerful story behind her 118-day adventure from Venice Beach...
Should Endurance Athletes Take Antioxidants? Dr. Carlene Starck Explains the Science
In episode #191 we delve into the science behind antioxidants, supplementation, and their impact on training adaptation with Dr. Carlene Starck. If you're an athlete, coach, or health enthusiast, understanding how to support your body's natural...
Charlotte Backus Turner on Pregnancy, Ultra Bikepacking & Fueling for Performance
In episode #190 we spoke with Charlotte Backus Turner, a former professional cyclist turned endurance cyclist and coach, exploring her multifaceted experience balancing high-level biking, pregnancy, and personal growth. Discover how she navigat...
Unlocking Performance Through Vision with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
How Vision Training Transforms Brain Health, Learning, and Peak PerformanceIn episode #189 we spoke with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum about the connection between vision, brain health, and athletic performance. The neuro-optometrist is d...
Back to the Start Line: Dani Moreno’s Road to Broken Arrow
In episode #188 we spoke with NR athlete Dani Moreno as she goes into her first race post-surgery out at Broken Arrow Sky Race 46k. Dani shares her journey through injury recovery and optimization strategies, and what she is doing leading up to...
30 Days Across Canada: A Study on Endurance and Energy Expenditure
In episode #187 we had a FIRST for the NR podcast: three guests, including one researcher and the two subjects of her study. Dr. Sarah Purcell dives into her study looking at two endurance cyclists - Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert - and th...
Eat. Ride. Endure. Kelsey Urban's Nutrition Playbook
In episode #186 we chat with pro mountain biker and US National Team member, Kelsey Urban about her journey into mountain biking as a kid, to competing at the highest levels globally. We delve into her training, race strategies, and her nuanced...
Inside Maddy Nutt’s 26.5-Hour Gravel Record: Tech, Tactics, and Mental Grit
In episode #185 we chat with gravel cyclist and 2026 Traka 560 record breaker, Maddy Nutt, as she shares behind-the-scenes insights from her latest epic rides. Tune in to learn more about her training, nutrition, gear, and mental resilience req...
From Course Records to DNFs: Adam Kimble Talks Lessons & Strategies in Ultrarunning
In episode #184, we bring back pro mountain runner Adam Kimble to talk about his incredible year of racing so far, including breaking course records at Badwater Cape Fear 50k and Outlands Endurance Races 50k, winning American Ri...
COCODONA 250 MADNESS RE-RELEASE: Kilian Korth, 2025 Triple Crown Winner
As most trail runners we know are glued to tracking the little dots traveling across Arizona for the Cocodona 250, we thought it was a great time to revisit our conversation with one of the athletes on-course, Kilian Korth, who is also a big nu...
Resilience in Motion: Hillary Allen on Injury, Recovery & the Mental Game of Healing
In episode #182, elite ultrarunner (and scientist) Hillary Allen shares her journey through injury, recovery strategies, and mental tools she uses to stay resilient. Key Topics:Hillary’s recent stress fract...
Are Supplements Worth It? The Data Behind Cycling Performance Boosters
In episode #181 we unpack the latest research in cycling nutrition with Dr. Jamie Whitfield. Learn how these can impact athletic performance, recovery, and hydration strategies across various cycling disciplines.Key Topics Explored:
Turning Stress Into Fuel: Tools to Beat Burnout & Boost High Performance
In episode #180 we we dive into the science of stress, burnout, and nervous system regulation with Rita Ainsworth, a trauma-informed resilience coach. Rita shares practical tools and insights on how understanding and working with ...
Tim Tollefson Talks Ultra Durability, Race Directing, and the Power of Community
In episode #179 we spoke with Tim Tollefson, pro ultra runner and RD and founder of mammoth trailfest and TheMammoth 200 about:His path as a pro runnerThe evolving landscape of trail eventsThe significance of volun...
Pushing Limits: Inside a Landmark Study on Female Ultra Endurance Athletes
In episode #178, we spoke with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff and Susan Boegman about their groundbreaking research on ultra endurance athletes, featuring unprecedented data on female participants. Discover how energy expenditure, nutrition, biomechan...
SPECIAL SERIES: Real Coaching Sessions with Sarah Sturm, Part 5
What you're about to listen to is something a little different.This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found ...
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SPECIAL SERIES: Real Coaching Sessions with Sarah Sturm, Part 4
What you're about to listen to is something a little different.This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently found ...
SPECIAL SARAH STURM MINI-SERIES PART 3: 2nd Trimester Real Talk on Hydration, Supplements, and fueling
What you're about to listen to is something a little different.This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently fou...
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SPECIAL SARAH STURM MINI-SERIES, PART 2: Pregnancy Body Changes as an Athlete: Weight Gain, Body Image, and Hydration
What you're about to listen to is something a little different.This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently fou...
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SPECIAL SARAH STURM MINI-SERIES: PART 1 Fueling Through the First Trimester: Nutrition Tips for Nausea, Constipation, and Energy
What you're about to listen to is something a little different.This is not a traditional episode — it's an edited recording of an actual one-on-one coaching check-in with my client, Sarah Sturm, a professional athlete who recently fou...
