{"podcast":{"title":"Fuel Different","slug":"fuel-different-7819549","podcast_index_feed_id":7819549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9205998233","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/84d024bc-0419-11f1-9d0a-4361a57d46ae/image/2f930157da2ebdc07c513de272b14981.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sarah Williams","episode_count":285,"summary":"Think your doctor's health advice isn't working? You're probably right. Join Sarah Williams on Fuel Different as she cuts through the nutrition noise with zero BS and actual science that makes sense. Sarah spent a decade as a nutrition researcher before realizing she was way better at explaining why keto works for some people and crashes for others, or why intermittent fasting might be sabotaging your weight loss goals instead of helping them. After her mom's doctor gave her the same cookie-cutter advice that wasn't working, Sarah started making videos to break down the real science. Three million followers later, she's still explaining health myths with the same energy she brings to family dinners. Every episode tackles the stuff that actually matters for healthy living — from why your metabolism is acting weird to which nutrition \"rules\" you can totally ignore. Sarah breaks down complex research into conversations that feel like chatting with your smartest friend who just happens to know everything about how your body works. Whether you're confused about conflicting diet advice or just want to understand what's actually happening when you eat, this show gives you practical answe…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T10:17:34.247745+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549"},"episode":{"title":"How Athletic Performance Really Works: Dr. Berg's Science-Based Approach","slug":"how-athletic-performance-really-works-dr-berg-s-science-based-approach","published_at":"2026-07-12T17:21:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/how-athletic-performance-really-works-dr-berg-s-science-based-approach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2417596821.mp3?updated=1776259456","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2417596821.mp3?updated=1776259456","summary":"Think your genetics determine how fast you run or how strong you get? Dr. Berg just shattered that myth completely. In this episode, Sarah Williams sits down with one of sports medicine's most respected voices to break down what actually drives athletic performance - and it's not what you think. On Fuel Different, we dig into the shocking truth about energy systems that most athletes get totally wrong. Dr. Berg reveals how your body can tap into 40,000+ calories of stored fat while most people obsess over the measly 1,500-2,000 calories from glycogen. You'll discover why 70% of athletes are magnesium deficient despite \"normal\" blood tests, how insulin resistance can hit trained athletes in just 3 days of poor nutrition choices, and why your cortisol might stay jacked for 48 hours after tough workouts. This isn't theory - it's practical science you can use today. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction with Sarah Williams [01:30] The energy system myth that's killing performance [04:00] Why blood tests lie about nutrient deficiencies [07:00] The 3-day insulin resistance trap for athletes [10:00] Cortisol recovery secrets most coaches ignore [12:00] Action steps for immediate performance gains 🔍 Topics: wellness, fitness, nutrition, mental health, longevity, medicine, doctors, diet ⭐ Love what you're hearing on Fuel Different? Drop us a 5-star review and let us know what hit home for you. Follow the show so you catch every episode - we're dropping fresh content daily with experts who actually know what they're talking about. See you tomorrow! ------------ Keywords: health education, health research, nutrition facts, functional medicine, liver health, diet advice, hormone health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Think your genetics determine how fast you run or how strong you get? Dr. Berg just shattered that myth completely. In this episode, Sarah Williams sits d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":784,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fuel-different-7819549/episodes/how-athletic-performance-really-works-dr-berg-s-science-based-approach/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/how-athletic-performance-really-works-dr-berg-s-science-based-approach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}