Afternoon Snack

著者: Meredith Root and Alex Parker
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  • Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
    Copyright 2025 Afternoon Snack
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Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
Copyright 2025 Afternoon Snack
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  • The Science of Capacity: Enhancing Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Resilience
    2025/05/07
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive into the topic of why some people can handle more mental, physical, and emotional load than others. They explore the impact of innate traits like neurodiversity, the influence of upbringing, and the significance of building systems and structures. They also discuss increasing physical endurance through progressive training, the complexities of emotional resilience, and the importance of optimizing one’s environment for efficiency. — Grilled Cheese Meltdown — Cooking and Relationship Dynamics — Balancing Work and Personal Life — Understanding Capacity — Innate vs. Built Capacity — Finding Balance in Life — Burnout and Rigidity — Building Capacity: Physical, Emotional, and Mental — Building Capacity: Physical, Emotional, and Mental — Task Prioritization and Systems — Physical Capacity and Fitness Progression — Emotional Resilience and Response Control — Practical Tips for Increasing Capacity Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith's ADHD Journey: How It's Going and What We've Learned · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith’s ADHD Journey Update: Medication, Relationships, and Finding Balance · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Making “No” Your Default · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Afternoon Snack Mindset Compilation Episode: Embracing Imperfection, The 5 Pillars of Success, and Self-Acceptance · The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Cycling Chronicles: Training, Prepping for Unbound, and the Struggles of Bike Maintenance
    2025/04/30
    In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Meredith and Alex discuss all things bike maintenance and training. They compare their training methods; Meredith's training characterized by structured, linear progression similar to her marathon preparation, whereas Alex embraces a more traditional, varied cycling regimen. They also go over their FTP (Functional Threshold Power) and critical power metrics, shedding light on how different methodologies can lead to significant improvements. Additionally, they touch on the importance of finding balance between fun and structured training, emphasizing how personal enjoyment and belief in one's training plan are pivotal for performance. — Learning Bike Maintenance — The Importance of SOPs — Bike Training Goals — Training Methods and Adaptations — Comparing Efficiency: Swimming, Running, and Biking — Cycling Training: Stamina and Recovery — FTP Testing and Training Insights — Power Output and Human Potential — Balancing Training and Enjoyment — Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Alex’s Half Ironman Post-Race Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly · Save 10% on Zwift Ride, Smart Frame, & Kickr Core with TACTICZWIFT10 · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Riding through Rebecca’s Private Idaho: A Weekend of Gravel, Growth, and Connection · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel! · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Realities of High Altitude Training + Leadville 100 Recap! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    59 分
  • We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…
    2025/04/24
    Welcome back to another Comments Section episode! Alex and Meredith discuss a wide range of topics from the significance of new haircuts and feeling confident to addressing online criticism and misconceptions about fitness and health. They discuss the complexities of balancing public perception while staying authentic, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in engaging with online content. Additionally, they touch upon societal tendencies to undermine hard work and success by attributing achievements to unfair advantages. — Adjusting to the Change — Confidence and External Validation — Life on the Internet — Fitness Influencers and Diet Culture — The Psychology of Success — Alex is NOT on Steroids — The Fitness Industry's Misleading Promises — The Reality of CrossFit Training — Debunking Myths About Women's Training — The Importance of Nuance in Health Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Grit by Angela Duckworth · And We’re Live!…From The Comments Section ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    55 分

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