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So You Want To Be A Nutrition Coach

Black Iron Radio

Release Date: 02/13/2025

Meet Coach Jess Saxon show art Meet Coach Jess Saxon

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and sit down with Black Iron’s newest coach, — Team USA weightlifter, prosecutor, new mom, and nutrition coach. Jess shares her journey from the courtroom to the platform to postpartum life, opening up about the identity shift that comes with motherhood, navigating her first cut outside of sport, and what it really looks like to rebuild strength after birth.

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So You Want to Train for Multiple Sports at Once show art So You Want to Train for Multiple Sports at Once

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Training for two (or more) sports at once sounds cool and all, but what does it take to do it well? , , and unpack what it means to be a hybrid vs. multi-sport athlete (while encouraging you to ditch the labels). They break down: the differences between hybrid and concurrent training, logistics of structuring sessions, navigating double days, prioritizing recovery, and fueling for performance. Whether you're juggling multiples sports or just trying to be well-rounded without losing your mind, this one's packed with insight and advice.

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Do You Really Need Supplements? show art Do You Really Need Supplements?

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Your social feeds are packed with products promising better health, more energy, and boosted performance—but do you actually need any of them? In this episode, sits down with (CNS and LDN), and (PhD candidate and supplement company owner), to unpack the science, myths, and marketing behind supplementation. They cover when supplements are genuinely helpful (hello, pregnancy, athletics, and medical conditions), when they’re overkill, and how to avoid wasting money or even accidentally harming yourself. If you've ever wondered if that multivitamin is doing anything, this one's for you. ...

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Meet Coach Jess Gordon show art Meet Coach Jess Gordon

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and sit down with new Black Iron Coach , a BIN client turned BIN coach with a powerful story. Jess opens up about the grief that changed everything, how fitness and nutrition helped her rebuild, and why she’s so passionate about helping others feel strong, capable, and confident in their skin. Jess works with both Lifestyle and Performance clients. Book a free discovery call with her today!

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So You Want to Improve Your Body Composition show art So You Want to Improve Your Body Composition

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Trying to get leaner? Build muscle? Both? , , and break down the real work behind changing body composition and why it has nothing to do with your weight on the scale. They cover protein targets, smart training, calorie balance, metabolic health, and the sneaky ways stress and sleep can make or break your progress. If you're tired of spinning your wheels with restrictive diets, endless cardio, or chasing "goal weights," this episode is your permission slip to do it differently and sustainably.

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Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality show art Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality

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, , and dive into two powerful frameworks for navigating body image: body positivity and body neutrality. They unpack where each movement comes from, how they show up in coaching conversations, and why neither one is a perfect fit for everyone. The team shares personal stories, challenges the commercialization of body love, and talks about how identity, culture, and lived experience shape how we feel in our skin. Whether you’re learning to celebrate your body or just want a break from constantly thinking about it, this convo brings nuance, empathy, and practical takeaways.

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So You Want to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor & Core show art So You Want to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor & Core

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Leaking when you run or lift? Feeling disconnected from your core after pregnancy? In this episode, (Black Iron’s pelvic floor physical therapist) sits down with coaches and to talk all things pelvic floor and core strength. They break down what these muscles actually do, why symptoms like peeing during workouts are common (but not normal), and how to reconnect with your body through breathwork, functional movement, and smart progressions. Whether you’re postpartum, pregnant, or just tired of skipping jump rope day, this episode is packed with real talk, expert advice, and practical...

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Micronutrients 101 show art Micronutrients 101

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Macronutrients might be the main character in most nutrition conversations, but if you’re serious about your health, performance, or just feeling like a functioning human, you need to care about the micros. , , and talk all things micronutrients: what they are, why they matter, and how they affect everything from your energy and mood to your recovery and immune system. They break down fat-soluble vs. water-soluble vitamins, who’s most at risk for deficiencies, when supplements make sense (and when they’re a waste), and how to make getting enough micronutrients way less complicated than...

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So You Want to Consume Less Alcohol show art So You Want to Consume Less Alcohol

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Cutting back on drinking doesn’t have to mean cutting yourself off from fun, connection, or social settings. , , and unpack drinking culture, the science of how alcohol affects your body, and why saying “no thanks” can feel so loaded. You’ll get practical tips, go-to swaps, and mindset shifts to help you drink more intentionally, without the guilt, shame, or pressure.

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Why Fitness & Athleticism Aren't a Why Fitness & Athleticism Aren't a "Look"

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, , and tackle the myth that being fit or athletic means looking a certain way. They break down how this misconception takes root and how the media, social expectations, and even our own internalized beliefs have shaped what we think athletes should look like. They discuss the wide range of physiques across different sports, the impact of training volume, nutrition, and genetics, and the disconnect between aesthetic goals and actual performance. They also get personal—sharing their own struggles with body image, sport-specific ideals, and the pressure to look the part. Whether you lift,...

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