The Crave Health Podcast

In this episode I talk with Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA superstar with the LA Sparks, about her work on nutrition and health and what that's done for her career so far and will do for her longevity.  www.ashleybesecker.com www.avotix.io    

A "Walk & Talk" (Drive & Talk) episode from Ashley. Unscripted, unedited audio containing lots of pearls of wisdom. In this episode, it's Christmas Eve and you have permission to relax! www.ashleybesecker.com Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok @ashleyabesecker    

Simone Manuel is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle. She's won two gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. Simone became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming and set an Olympic and American Record. In this episode she talks with me about NFT's, the AVOTIX NFT Project, and what it's actually like working with a dietitian focused on Nutrigenetics and Genomics, and deep biochemistry and how its effected her own nutrition and longevity in her sport. For more information on the AVOTIX NFT Project visit ashleybesecker.com/nft

A one-of-a-kind NFT Project that acts as a raffle for real world personal nutrition services. Each NFT is a raffle ticket that enters you for a chance to win a year of personalized nutritional services with Ashley Besecker, RDN, CD.  Ashley is the personal nutritionist to Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and more Professional Athletes and Olympians. Raffles will be ongoing and every NFT will continue to exist as a ticket for each drawing. Drawings are announced when Ashley has an open spot on her roster that comes available.  For more information visit https://www.ashleybesecker.com/nft Notes: - There will never be more than 2000 NFT Raffle Tickets that exist - Each NFT comes with Ashley's Ebook, "Health. Performance. Longevity" - Airdrops will occur with bonus content, access to Ashley, invite only Q&A sessions and more - If you're token is selected as a winner, activation to Ashley's roster will occur within 4 weeks - Winners do not pay anything additional for services

From David's Behind the Sports Story Episode description: Ashley Besecker RDN is the founder of Functional Performance Nutrition and is the nutritionist for athletes at the highest level of numerous professional sports. In this episode, Ashley talks to Dave about how she built such an impressive roster of professional clients, how to apply nutrigenetics & nutrigenomics to training, the interplay between mental and physical health as well how to be a good sports parent.

From Assuming Command: We spoke with Ashley about some steps tactical athletes can take to utilize the same information in their careers. Ashley highlighted the importance of training and maintaining your body to cope with the physical aspects of being a first responder. She also discussed the importance of having comprehensive labs drawn regularly. Even though we can’t all hire Ashley, she does have an ebook available on her website, www.ashleybesecker.com, that contains information on what labs to ask for, what supplements to take and how much, and macronutrient breakdowns. She also recommends tracking health markers using wearable technology to stay ahead of health issues that may be developing but not creating any current indicators.  

Jedidiah "Jed" Collins is a former NFL Fullback turned Financial Coach (CFP). He has a new book out, "Your Money Vehicle" and speaks around the country about financial literacy and longevity. Today we talk finance and biohacking among athletes and how our two worlds collide more than you think! Learn more about Jed: https://jedidiahcollins.com/ His book "Your Money Vehicle" Follow Jed on Social Media @fullbackoffinance Follow ME on social @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com

My athletes ask me about supplements and sports drinks all the time. Most of the time, I check them out, and they are terrible. But recently, one of my athletes sent me Enhanced Recovery, an Omega-3 sports drink that sounded too good to be true. Well, it wasn't. I was so impressed that I wanted to make an entire podcast episode about it. I now drink 2 a day! This episode is with Matt Wingo, from Enhanced Recovery, and he tells me all about how they got cod from Norway into a berry-flavored ready to drink format that is sport certified.  www.ersportsdrink.com / discount code CRAVE Follow Me on all social media @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com 

A dual podcast if you will, with Cindy Kennedy, a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Medicine provider, who also happens to have Lyme Disease. She has a podcast called "Living with Lyme" and this provider to provider discussion will also appear on her podcast! Cindy's Clinic (yes, Telemedicine too!): www.pursuewellness.us Follow Me on all social media @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com

In S1E25 of the podcast I talk with WNBA superstar (and local Seattle hero) Kelsey Plum about her recent Achilles injury and surgery, her nutrition and performance, what the WNBA Season in 2020 looks like with COVID, and things she's working on while off this season. Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker If you're a professional athlete, agent, or conditioning coach and are looking to get a spot on my roster for you or your athlete, start here: www.ashleybesecker.com

A great scientific discussion on CBD, Terpenes, and how CBD actually gets extracted from the plant with Nurse Romy Campbell, co-owner of Viva Oils, a Colorado-based company focused on sublingual Hemp-derived CBD oils! Explore and purchase VivaOils here and use code CRAVE for 10% off your purchase! Follow Viva Oils on Social @vivaoils  Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com

This one is just from the heart. I'm sitting in my car, and felt the need to say something publicly. I am working on my own education and journey, and maybe this will help to open up some conversations. Love to you all. Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker

Walk + Talk's are unedited, I'm actually walking and talking. Histamine Intolerance can be a huge underlying issue for people who aren't sure why they don't feel good! It comes up especially during allergy season since we are producing a ton of histamine in response to allergens. Here's what it is, and what you should ask your doc about. I like this source for more info: https://healinghistamine.com/ Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com    

Walk + Talk episode (background noise, unscripted!) Athletes not taking "NSF Certified for Sport" supplements is one of the biggest mistakes I find that pro athletes make. Listening to this podcast can ensure you won't have a drug test come up positive because of a vitamin supplement. Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker

Walk + Talk (unedited, background noise, authentic) I use these items personally, and recommend them to almost all my clients and pro athletes! I DO NOT work for any of these companies, so these are just genuinely awesome tools! Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker

Walk + Talk (unedited, background noise, but super awesome) If you're sad/mad/frustrated/triggered and turning to food right now, I wanna walk you through what the heck is happening, and how to tell if its a big deal, or not. Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker YouTube.com/AshleyBesecker

Reminder - Walk + Talks are me walking and talking, unedited, background noise, but super authentic and awesome. I talk about my entrance into the TikTok world, go check me out @ashleyabesecker and see what you think! Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker YouTube.com/AshleyBesecker

I told you I'd be doing a fun freebie in April 2020 and the directions, secret link, and how-to is up on my YouTube Channel NOW! YouTube.com/AshleyBesecker Super Secret Link Shared: wellevate.me/ashley-besecker Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker

This was actually recorded talking into my phone in my closet haha. I've been recommending and talking about some supplements on my podcast and list some in my ebook... but how are you supposed to access those hard to find brands?! I'll be uploading a video on YouTube later that shares my super-secret supplement dispensary access FOR YOU. And if you get on there before April ends... I'll slide your discount over to 30%!  Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com

Walk + Talk, therefore, unedited audio! I did an amazing full-length podcast on CBD a little while ago (go back to available episodes) and I wanted to revisit it quickly in this Walk + Talk. I share the 2 brands I love, which you can get both online and shipped to you!  Mendi : www.themendico.com ViviaOils : www.vivaoils.com Follow Me! @ashleyabesecker www.ashleybesecker.com