Wellness Debunked

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This podcast is hosted by Olivia Carone, Registered Dietitian and Gabe Marcogliese, Kinesiologist/Personal Trainer. We'll be debunking myths about nutrition and fitness as well as discussing sustainable methods to reach your goals - all while maintaining a healthy relationship with food and your body.

Olivia Carone and Gabriel Marcogliese


    • Dec 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Navigating Holiday Guilt: Overeating, Weight Gain, and Skipped Workouts (#11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 43:25


    In this episode of Wellness Debunked, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese tackle the challenges surrounding holiday eating and staying active. From managing guilt around overeating and weight gain to fitting in quick workouts, we provide actionable tips to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your well-being. Whether you're navigating family food pressure, dealing with weight comments, or trying to stay consistent with fitness, this episode is packed with insights to help you maintain balance.

    What Happens When Athletes Underfuel: Understanding RED-S (#10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 68:24


    In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese sit down with Anne Marie Lacroix, a sports dietitian, to discuss the important and often overlooked topic of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). They dive deep into how energy imbalance impacts athletic performance, recovery, and overall health for athletes and active individuals. Anne Marie shares her expertise on recognizing the signs of RED-S, its consequences, and how athletes can better fuel their bodies for optimal performance without compromising their health.

    Breaking Down Pain: Expert Tips with Physiotherapist Bhavna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 56:32


    In this episode, Gabe welcomes our very first guest speaker, Bhavna Devnani, a physiotherapist based in New York. Together, they dive into all things pain. From understanding the causes of pain to effective strategies for relief and prevention, Bhavna shares her insights that can help you take control of your pain and live healthier. Whether you're managing chronic pain or looking to prevent it, this conversation is packed with practical tips for a pain-free lifestyle.

    Do You Have to Lose Weight to Be Healthy? (#08)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 28:52


    In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologst Gabe Marcogliese discuss health and weight - how much weight plays a role on health, what BMI is and where it comes from, as well as practical tips for improving health without fixating on the scale.

    Intermittent Fasting & Fasted Workouts (#07)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 32:01


    In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese dive into Intermittent Fasting, breaking down what it truly entails and its effects on weight management and overall health. They also explore the impact of fasted workouts on performance and muscle growth, discuss whether this approach is easy to stick to, and much more.

    What You Really Need (And Don't) To Build Muscle (#06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 16:55


    In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Gabe Marcogliese discuss what you really need (and don't) to grow muscle - training principles, nutrition strategies, supplements and more. *Sorry for the sound, my mic was off! - Gabe

    What You Really Need (And Don't) To Build Muscle (#06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 17:59


    In this episode, we discuss what you really need (and don't) to grow muscle. We talk about training principles, nutrition strategies and supplements that will maximize your muscle growth. ***Sorry for the bad sound, my mic was off! - Gabe

    All About Sugar: Addiction, Cravings and More (#05)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 14:46


    In this episode, Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese discuss sugar - why you might have sugar cravings, whether it's addictive or not, whether it causes weight gain/diabetes or not and what to do if you feel out of control around it.

    Beyond the Keto Hype: Understanding the Facts (#04)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 29:16


    In this episode, Olivia (Registered Dietitian) and Gabe (Kinesiologist) delve into the keto diet, exploring its promises of weight loss and health benefits through a critical and scientific lens.

    How Much Should We Be Working Out? (#03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 25:43


    In this episode, Gabe and Olivia discuss how much we should be working out, examples of what we could do at the gym, how to slowly get started and what to do if you don't like the gym.

    Nutrition and Fitness: Should Appearance Be Your Primary Goal? (#02)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 27:14


    Registered Dietitian Olivia Carone and Kinesiologist Gabe Marcogliese discuss sustainable goals in this episode. Should weight, muscle mass and waist measurements be the focus when it comes to nutrition and fitness? How motivating and sustainable are these goals? What might be alternatives or additional goals to keep you on your wellness journey?

    Breaking the Cycle: Why Diets Fail and What Really Works (#01)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 35:11


    This episode explores reasons why diets are not a sustainable solution. We discuss alternative options that will promote long term success for your health and wellness.

    From Weight to Well-Being: Intro Episode (#00)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 34:27


    This is our welcome episode, introducing your hosts - Olivia Carone, Registered Dietitian and Gabe Marcogliese, Kinesiologist. Get to know us, why we chose our different career paths, what inspired us, our approach to nutrition and fitness, and what this podcast will entail. Spoiler: No debunking... yet. Instagram: @nutritionbyolivia and @gmarco.kin

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