The Food Factor Podcast

The Food Factor Podcast

Hosted by: Stephanie Machacek, MS, CNS

The show that combines nutrition, lifestyle, science, and food pattern changes to help you make the best choices for the health of you and your family.

Episodes

106: Fueling for Athletic Performance- with Dr. Scott Kaylor

Season #1

In this crossover episode, I share my interview with Dr. Scott Kaylor of Zone Physical Therapy and Sports Lab. I was a guest on his podcast and the conversation was so good, I'm sharing it with you on this podcast! We...
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Ep 105: Debunking Cleanses & Supporting Your Body's Detox System

Season #1

The cleanse and detox industry is booming, expected to grow from a $66.23 billion market in 2024 to over $88 billion. But are cleanses really as beneficial as they claim? In this episode, we unpack the science behind...
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Ep 104: Is This Part of Nutrition Holding Athletes Back?

Season #1

Nutrition for Athletes and Performance In this episode of the Food Factor podcast, Stephanie discusses the importance of nutrition for athletes and parents of athletes. She emphasizes the need for accurate,...
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Ep 103-Stop Commenting on Weight Loss: You Don’t Know the Full Story

Season #1

In this episode, I share an update about the past few weeks of chaos. I experienced a shift in my weight and noticed people's reactions to it. There were two reactions that I received and I discuss what the weight...
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Ep 102- Teaching Your Kids to Fear Food?- This 8 yr old's perspective on carbs is shocking!

Season #1

In this episode, I dive into my story of a third-grade girl who thought carbs were "bad," revealing a broader issue: the unintended messages parents send about food. I explore how conversations and actions at home can...
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Ep 101- Athletes in Crisis: The Intersection of Stress, Suicide Risk, and Nutrition

Season #1

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the alarming mental health challenges that athletes face, particularly the heightened stress and suicide risk in high-pressure environments. We explore how the intense...
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Ep 100- The Food Mood Connection: Understanding Nutrition's Role in Mental Health

Season #1

Ever wonder how what you eat might be influencing how you feel? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating connection between food and mood. From how certain nutrients impact brain chemistry to the surprising role...
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Ep 99- "WTF should I eat?"- A quick guide on making personalized nutrition choices.

Season #1

"What TF should I be eating?" If you've asked yourself this question you aren't alone. The information overload we currently live in has left us all confused and sicker than ever. We all just want to know how to eat...
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Ep 98: Beyond Calories- 3 key areas to focus on for weight loss

Season #1

"Calories is vs calories out. Burn more than you take in. That's how you lose weight." If this is the advice you live by, how is that going for you? It's not your fault that this has likely been ingrained in you from...
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Ep 97: Replay- What to buy organic and where to save your money

Season #1

We all have heard that we need to increase our fruits and vegetables. Eating fresh produce is "healthy" for us, right? Well what if there are toxic chemicals sprayed on them and now you are eating them multiple times...
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Ep 96: All or Nothing Mentality is Ruining Your Health

Season #1

Attention perfectionists! This episode is for you! Many of us have a tendency to think that if we can't do something "perfectly" it's not worth doing. If you are a brain surgeon, that may be a good thing. For the rest...
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Ep 95: 3 Common Symptoms That Are Actually Related to Your Nutrition

Season #1

As a nutritionist and wellness professional for the last 15+ years, I have noticed that these three symptoms are some of the MOST common when it comes to how someone is feeling. Many people don't realize that fatigue,...
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