STRONG. BRAVE. EMPOWERED BY IRON.
Empowered by Iron is a podcast created by & for female strength athletes.
From training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset to guest interviews and (our new series) Experts of Iron, Empowered by Iron is THE podcast resource for female strength athletes looking to get strong.
Empowered by Iron has a new home! Check out our parent company, Female Strength Academy, for more resources, to learn more about Eat for Strength and Eat for Strength – Cut.
Created by Dr. Kristin Lander (left) of Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching & Dr. Mary Morton (right), scientist, coach, and weightlifter.
Together, we are Empowered by Iron.
Want more? Head over to our parent company, Female Strength Academy – The only online resource created by & for Female Strength Athletes.
Female Strength Academy, is are committed to helping you become the strongest version of yourself through sane, science-based approached for strength, health and wellness.
All Empowered by Iron Episodes
Experts of Iron with Dr. Lauren Polivka – Episode 01
Welcome to Experts of Iron! Our first episode features Lauren Polivka, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). In this episode Lauren Polivka walks us through her journey to becoming a DPT, common issues or injuries she treats in her powerlifting, weightlifting...
Intuitive Eating for the Strength Athlete – Episode 97
Intuitive eating (IE)...you’ve probably heard of it, but what is it really? IE gets a bad rap in the strength industry simply because most people don’t understand what it is exactly. So, today we are going to break it down for you.A Complete Guide to...
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance & Recovery – Episode 96
As humans, alcohol a part of our lives, but as athletes, how does consuming alcohol affect our performance and recovery? Today we dive into the research regarding alcohol consumption and athletic performance/recovery.Follow us on Instagram and tag us in...
Remote Coaching: Thoughts & Consideration – Episode 95
Hiring a coach is no easy task, but how do you find a good coach if your only option is remote coaching? In today’s episode we discuss our thoughts about remote coaching and what you should expect and consider before hiring one.Check out Female Strength...
Disordered Eating & The Female Strength Athlete – Episode 94
Today’s topic is a bit of a sensitive subject. Eating disorders and disordered eating run rampant in the fitness industry, and are even more prevalent among female strength athletes. In this episode, Mary shares her history with disordered eating and...
Building Strength & Muscle Over Age 40 – Episode 93
Strength training is no longer just a young person’s game. In today’s episode we discuss building strength over age 40, training/recovery considerations, and nutritional recommendations.Check out Female Strength Academy! The only online resource created by...
Habits & Responsibility – Episode 92
We did it, we made it through the first month of 2019!! So it is only fair that we take some time to discuss habits (making or breaking) and taking responsibility for things that may not be going our way. Whether we like it or not, we are usually the root of most of...
Maintenance & the Mindset for Weight Cuts – Episode 91
You all know we are HUGE advocates for eating to get strong (aka Eating for Strength), but we also know there might come a time when you want to cut weight. Today we discuss the mindset for weight cuts, food choices and the best time to do a cut. Enjoy! Get your FREE...
Resolutions or Nah? – Episode 90
It’s the New Year!! You know what that means...New Year’s Resolutions. Today we talk all about the purpose of resolutions, making sure your goals are your goals, and how your attitude plays a huge role in achieving your resolutions. Get your FREE Intratraining Carbs...
Bonus – A New Year’s Present
Bonus - A New Year’s Present Hello Everyone! We hope you had/are having a fantastic holiday season. We wanted to jump on here for a quick second to discuss a few things coming up in the New Year. As always, we are so grateful for each and every one of you. Your...
Holiday Treats, Overtraining, & Pivots – Episode 89
Holiday Treats, Overtraining, & Pivots - Episode 89 It’s that time of year! In today’s episode, we discuss how to navigate eating and training around the holidays, Kristin shares her story of overtraining and pivoting, and we share some hilarious and frustrating...
Stacy Burr : Learn to Stand Up – Episode 88
Stacy Burr : Learn to Stand Up - Episode 88 In today’s episode, the ladies of Empowered by Iron make their way to Darlington, SC to meet up with a podcast favorite, Stacy “Bama” Burr. Stacy has had quite the year and is ready to tell us all about it. You are not going...
