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Afternoon Snack

Afternoon Snack

By: 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 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Navigating Recovery: Tactic Coach Jess Reimche on Life and Fitness Post-Surgery

    Navigating Recovery: Tactic Coach Jess Reimche on Life and Fitness Post-Surgery
    May 28 2025
    In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Meredith and Alex welcome back Tactic Nutrition Coach, Jess Reimche to the podcast. Jess shares her recent experiences with hip surgery, recovery, and its impact on her daily life. They cover the psychological and physical challenges of recovery, maintaining a healthy mindset, and the importance of community support. Jess provides insights into balancing life, fitness, and personal well-being amid unexpected challenges. — Jess's Background in Herpetology — The Journey of Hip Pain and Diagnosis — Physical Therapy and the Decision for Surgery — Post-Surgery Realizations and Adjustments — Managing Expectations and Mental Health — Finding the Right Coach — The Importance of Accountability — Gut Health During Recovery — Favorite Fiber Sources — Challenges with Nutrition and Body Image — Coping with Physical Limitations — Future Plans and Letting Go of Timelines — Support Systems and Community Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Finding Balance in Fitness, Nutrition, and Life with Tactic Coach & Biology Professor Jess Reimche, PhD · Custom Probiotics · Lucy Mailing, PhD: Integrative, Evidence-Based Gut Health · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self-Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin · Work with Jess at Tactic Nutrition! · Follow Jess on Instagram @jess_reimche ──────────────────────────── 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Art of Recovery: Techniques for Better Training

    The Art of Recovery: Techniques for Better Training
    May 21 2025
    In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss personal DIY projects to essential recovery strategies for optimal performance. They explore the importance of nutrition, sleep, and strategic rest, debunk common myths around 'active recovery,' and assess the value of popular recovery tools like cold plunges, saunas, and wearables. — DIY Projects and Challenges — Building the Bear Bin — The Window Covering Dilemma — Recovery and Training Insights — Understanding Tapering and Fatigue Management — Personalized Training Strategies — Balancing Work, Life, and Training — The Role of Nutrition in Recovery — The Importance of Rest Days — Deload Weeks and Mental Breaks — Effective Recovery Tools and Techniques — The Debate on Active Recovery — The Role of Sleep in Performance — Wearables and Recovery Metrics Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program ──────────────────────────── 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Introducing the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness App!

    Introducing the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness App!
    May 14 2025
    In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss the launch of their new Tactic Functional Fitness App, highlighting its various features and how it caters to different fitness levels. They dive into the details of their fitness programs, including the Foundations program, daily workouts, and upcoming additions like hypertrophy and HYROX streams. They detail how to progress through the programs, the importance of scaling workouts, and strategies for enduring challenging fitness routines. Learn more about how to get started with Tactic Functional Fitness and try a sample week workout plan here! — Mental Strategies for Endurance — Pushing Through Pain and Discomfort — Launching Our New Fitness App — Foundations Program for Beginners — Scaled and Limited Equipment Workouts — The TOTS: Tight on Time Workouts — Daily Workout Structure and Benefits — Warmups, Videos, and Community Support — New Programs: Coming Soon — Personalized and Semi-Personalized Coaching Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program · Listen to Afternoon Snack: WTF is Going on in Our Business?! (Tactic Functional Fitness: Alex and Meredith’s Version) · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Houston HYROX Recap with Lynsey Martin! · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Recipes, Running, and Relationships with Tactic Nutrition Coach Jill Kerslake ──────────────────────────── 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
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