In this episode of Sports & Forks, host Kelly Senyei sits down with Shawn Johnson, the legendary Olympic gymnast renowned for her power, determination and perfectionism. Shawn shares insights into her life as a professional athlete and how her perspective has evolved, particularly in the realm of nutrition and motherhood.

From competing at the Olympics at a young age with an underdeveloped understanding of dietary needs to becoming a mindful mother of three, Shawn recounts her journey towards a healthier relationship with food.

The conversation delves into Shawn's current life as a busy mom, balancing her kids' varying tastes during dinner time while striving to maintain nutritious meals. The challenge of introducing new foods to her children is complemented by some of Shawn's unique solutions, like setting up buffet-style dinners.

A major highlight of the episode is Shawn's co-creation of Beam Kids, a superfood nutritional supplement designed to fill the dietary gaps in children's meals. She discusses the collaborative process with her co-creator, the challenges faced in developing a kid-friendly product, and her dedication to ensuring it meets her own high standards for her children.

Timestamped Overview:

00:00 Intro

03:07 Cooking Chaos with Kids

08:27 Cautious Eaters, Adventurous Travelers

10:20 How the Olympics Misguided My Nutrition Journey

12:12 Founding Beam Kids

16:21 Creative Uses for Clean Ingredients

19:45 Developing a Kid-Friendly Supplement

20:54 Shawn Johnson on the Sports & Forks Quick-Fire Challenge!