Nourish Your Potential

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Welcome to the Nourish your Potential Podcast. My name is Cushla Holdaway and I am a registered and accredited sports dietitian based in beautiful NZ. I am so glad you have joined me on this podcast where we will discuss science, sports nutrition, running, and physiology alongside interviews with athletes, experts, and other health professionals. Whether you are listening to this podcast during your commute, your training session or whilst cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you can be reassured information is discussed in a thought-provoking, evidence-based and easy to understand manner so that you have more tools in your nutrition toolbox to be your best self. PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We recommend you consult with a GP or other healthcare professional before taking or omitting to take any action based on this podcast. While the author uses best endeavours to provide accurate and true content, the author makes no guarantees or promises and assumes no liability regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information presented. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the author’s opinion, standards or policies and the author does not assume any liability for them whatsoever.

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Thursday May 22, 2025

E51: Kerri Major - Dietitian

Thursday May 22, 2025

Welcome back to episode 51 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Kerri Major, a fellow dietitian based in Scotland. We discuss Kerri's journey from the NHS to self-employment and her dedication to helping clients enhance their performance and health through sports nutrition.

Learn about the role of social media in building professional communities across the globe and why it's crucial in the modern era of healthcare. Kerri shares insights into balancing the demands of private practice, setting boundaries, and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Kerri also reflects on her early career, personal growth, and how she now inspires everyday athletes to fuel properly.

Follow Kerri on Instagram: @kerrimajor_dietitian

Kerri's website: https://www.kerrimajor.com/

PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We recommend you consult with a GP or other healthcare professional before taking or omitting to take any action based on this podcast. While the producer uses best endeavours to provide accurate and true content, the producer makes no guarantees or promises and assumes no liability regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information presented. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the author’s opinion, standards or policies and the author does not assume any liability for them whatsoever.

Saturday Mar 29, 2025

E50: Dr Lotte Williams

Saturday Mar 29, 2025

Welcome back to episode 50 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. I feel so lucky to have registered clinical psychologist Dr Lotte Williams joining me in this episode. Originally from the south of England, Lotte moved to New Zealand in 2016 and has since gained extensive experience in various mental health settings including work with paediatric diabetes and complex pain management at Starship Hospital in Auckland. Now based in Christchurch, she runs her own private practice called Ascent Psychology whilst also working alongside the eating disorder service, Axis sport medicine and is part of the healthcare team behind Femmi. With a background in ultra running and endurance events Lotte has personal insights into the mental aspects of athletic performance and is particularly passionate about empowering women in sport. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of social media apps like Strava and Instagram, discuss the harm of filters and unattainable beauty standards, navigate the athlete mindset, and tackle issues surrounding self-worth, perfectionism and the impacts of under fuelling on the brain. So join us as we unpack these critical topics and learn some valuable strategies for enhancing both mental wellbeing and athletic performance. We hope you enjoy!

Find Lotte on Instagram: @ascent_psychology

Lotte’s website: https://www.ascentpsychology.co.nz

Resources and links:

Podcast ‘Should I delete that?’

Books Solo and Tough Women both written by Jenny Tough.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

E49: Julia Chamberlain

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

Welcome back to episode 49 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast. In this episode I’m lucky enough to catch up with Julia Chamberlain who is becoming quite the name within NZ running events. Julia has had a really strong few years both in multisport and running with a respectable list of wins and course records in the last 12 months with a real breakthrough performance at Tarawera 100km in February making top 10 women in an extremely competitive field. We talk about Julia’s time growing up in rural Darfield, reflect back on her race at Tarawera and taking the female BYU course record last October, as well as her work-life balance, views on nutrition and much more. It was so nice to have a decent catch up and learn more about her experiences and drive. We really hope you enjoy it!

Follow Julia on Instagram @Juchamberlain

Aerobic Edge coaching can be found here: https://www.aerobicedge.com/

Sunday Feb 23, 2025

E48: Sam Harvey

Sunday Feb 23, 2025

Welcome back to episode 48 of the Nourish Your Potential podcast where I catch up with Sam Harvey, New Zealand's backyard ultra record holder and 2025 Tarawera 100-mile race champion. Learn about how Sam transitioned from a relative newcomer to a formidable force in ultra running, achieving remarkable feats such as his famous 677km run over 101 loops at Dead Cow Gully backyard ultra in 2023. Listen to the highs and lows of Sam's races, his strategies for overcoming mental and physical challenges, and his insights into race nutrition and recovery. This episode is a deep dive into the world of ultra-endurance, the mindset required, and the journey of pushing human limits. Whether you're a runner, an aspiring athlete, or just looking for inspiration, this episode offers a wealth of insight and motivation.

2024 racing highlights:

UTMB Tarawera 100-mile 2^nd 15”29

Oxford Odyssey 50km 2nd

Faultline ultra 50km 1^st

Dead Cow Gully BYU 1^st, 69 loops (Australia)

Krayzie midwinter BYU 1^st46 loops

Hakuba 50km classic 5^th (Japan)

Tango 100km (Japan)

BYU satellite champs October 1^st 73 laps

UTMB Koscuszko 100-mile 1^st (Australia)

The Spectacle 50km 1^st

Follow Sam on Instagram @samharvey_cloudlander

Website: https://www.samharveyultra.com/

Sunday Feb 16, 2025

E47: Altitude training

Sunday Feb 16, 2025

Welcome back to episode 47 where I talk about altitude training and its nutrition considerations.

Sunday Sep 29, 2024

E46: Simon Cochrane on Mental Toughness, Nutrition, and Pushing Limits

Sunday Sep 29, 2024

Welcome to episode 46! I recently caught up with Simon Cochrane, elite Ironman competitor, world record holder of Ultraman, and most recently, competitor in UTMB. Simon shares his insights into the world of endurance sports, delving into his coaching philosophies that have shaped both his performance and that of his athletes. We explore the crucial role of nutrition in achieving some of his best endurance performances and discuss the core beliefs that drive him to push his limits. Simon recounts his recent experiences at the UTMB, providing a firsthand look at the challenges and triumphs of one of the most prestigious ultramarathons in the world. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or a seasoned professional, Simon's stories and wisdom are sure to inspire and motivate. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the field!

Follow Simon on IG @cochranesimon and @athletic.peak

https://www.athleticpeak.co.nz/

Saturday Jan 27, 2024

E45: James Owen - 777 Pilot's Journey Through Life, Sport and Imposter Syndrome

Saturday Jan 27, 2024

Welcome back to episode 45, the first for 2024! Join Air New Zealand pilot and Ironman, James Owen, as he shares his compelling journey of becoming a 777 pilot. Listen to his interesting stories revolving around his passion for aviation, his sporting endeavors, and his struggles with imposter syndrome. James shares tips on working to our individual strengths and managing challenging work schedules.

It was fascinating to hear about James's journey in the world of flying, including reminiscing his childhood dreams to becoming a pilot at one of the world's leading airlines. Learn about his various flight routes, the hardships of flight training, and his experiences with Air NZ, offering an intriguing insight into the aviation industry.

We discuss various topics ranging from personal growth, career advancement to helpful life hacks. Whether it's aviation, coaching, studying, or just general life experiences, there's something in this podcast episode for everyone.

Follow James's travel adventures @jamesowennz and next time you fly to North America on an Air NZ 777 listen out who is speaking on the PA - it might just be James!

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023

E44: lactose intolerance (bite-sized series)

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023

Welcome back to episode 44 where I briefly discuss lactose intolerance and some simple management tips for this.

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

E43: Blackcurrant power with Fleur Cushman

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

Welcome back to episode 43 with Fleur Cushman. Fleur is the founder of CurraNZ a multi award winning breakthrough supplement made from NZ blackcurrant bioactives. As you will learn, Fleur comes from a background in equine performance and sports journalism but has a real passion for physiology and performance nutrition which lead her to coming up with CurraNZ. Her father Michael was a pioneering pharmacist, formulator and natural health care icon in Australasia. He identified NZ blackcurrants for their considerable health and fitness potential and encouraged Fleur to pursue the opportunity. Fleur has since dedicated to the science and development of the blackcurrant extract ingredient and supplement which has led to a new appreciation of its application for sports and health consumers. We take a deep dive in this episode into some of the research and what it is telling us about these blackcurrants as well as some hot off the press research which you are the first to know about! I enjoyed speaking with Fleur and she managed to condense a massive amount of literature into some great key takeaways for us all. Linked below are some articles for reference and further reading and other links mentioned in this episode. We hope you enjoy!

https://curranz.co.nz/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7267005/pdf/fnut-07-00074.pdf

DOI 10.3389/fnut.2020.00074

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9009509/pdf/fnut-09-864323.pdf

DOI 10.3389/fnut.2022.864323

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/87559129.2022.2162076

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/32/4/article-p265.xml

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/25/3/article-p225.xml

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2875

Saturday Oct 14, 2023

E42: Glen Currie

Saturday Oct 14, 2023

Welcome back to episode 42 with Glen Currie. Glen is a Methven local and as many of you would know him in the multisport space he is the man behind Coast to Coast alongside a pretty epic support crew. I really enjoyed catching up with Glen, and although have known him the majority of my life going way back to when he taught me at Mt Hutt College (which to be fair to both of us is many years ago!) I learnt so much about his upbringing and experiences prior to getting into the race director role. We cover his experience growing up as a kid amongst a Mid-Canterbury arable family, what inspired him to become a PE teacher, his passion for snow sports, the great outdoors, adventure racing, and ofcourse plenty around how he juggles a role as massive as Coast to Coast alongside his family and the farm. We hope you enjoy this conversation as we both had a great time recording this episode. Don't forget this is a new podcast and taking a few seconds to review on your listening platform is always appreciated.

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