Riley Nickols, PhD, CEDS-C is a counseling and sport psychologist who specializes in working with athletes to address mental health and sport performance concerns. Currently, Dr. Nickols is the Senior Program Advisor for Athlete EDGE at EDCare in Denver, CO where specialized intensive eating disorder treatment is provided for athletes.

He is also the founder of Mind Body Endurance, a group of providers with compassion and an expertise working with athletes, our providers aim to improve mental health, address sport concerns, optimize performance, facilitate healing, and restore freedom for athletes.

In this episode we dive into athlete-specific eating disorder treatment and the need for higher levels of care for high-performance athletes.

Listen to hear about:

• How eating disorders in athletes often go unnoticed or get misdiagnosed
• How to approach an athlete who you are concerned about as a parent, coach, or friend
• Why standard eating disorder treatment isn't always effective for athletes
• How the treatment team collaborates to create an effective, sport-aligned recovery plan
• When a higher level of care might be necessary for an athlete
• Balancing medical safety and psychological healing with an athlete’s desire to keep training
• And so much more!

Stay connected:

• Athlete Edge at ED Care on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athlete_edge_at_edcare/
• Athlete Edge at ED Care website: https://eatingdisorder.care/athlete-edge/
• Mindy Body Endurance website: https://mindbodyendurance.com/
• Stevie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/
• Stevie's website: https://stevielynrd.com/

Join Dr. Nickols at the 4th annual virtual workshop: 2025 Eating Disorders in Sport:
A Treatment Playbook for Providers on 7/25/25 use code STEVIE25 for 25% off

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability are common struggles for endurance athletes and active individuals alike. There are a lot of misconceptions about what these conditions are, who they impact, and how they present. In this episode I am joined by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN to dive into these topics and more!

Listen to hear about:

• REDs deep dive
• What is low energy availability (LEA) and how does it impact athletes?
• Signs and symptoms of LEA and REDs that most athletes miss
• How REDs impacts our body systems
• Mental health component of LEA/REDs
• Within day energy deficits
• Resiliency as an athlete
• How to start improving your nutrition if you suspect LEA or REDs
• And more!

Free download on pre and post-workout nutrition from Brooke: https://intentful-nutrition.kit.com/pre-and-post-workout

Stay connected:

• Brooke's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentfulnutrition/
• Brooke's website: https://intentfulnutrition.com/
• Stevie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/
• Stevie's website: https://stevielynrd.com/

Navigating life and training after a marathon or other big race can be a challenge for many runners and athletes. We are stoked to have Coach Nick Klastava back on the pod to give you tips and strategies to better navigate both the physical and emotional aftermath of completing your goal race.

Listen to hear about:

• How to navigate feelings of sadness after a race
• How to be proud of yourself, no matter the outcome
• Having big goals
• Building resiliency as a runner
• How to train through the summer for a better fall race
• And more!

Stay connected:

• Nick Klastava on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nklastava/
• Running Explained on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/
• Stevie Lyn Smith on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/
• Stevie Lyn Nutrition: https://stevielynrd.com/