The Wendi Irlbeck Show

Fuel your faith. Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind. A 30-minute weekly podcast delivers powerful, practical conversations at the intersection of faith, fitness, health, and leadership —equipping you to live stronger, lead with purpose, and stay rooted in Christ. Each episode provides actionable strategies you can apply immediately , whether you’re: Fueling student-athletes for performance and confidence Eating well on a budget without extremes Staying fit and energized as a busy professional Growing spiritually while navigating leadership, discipline, and life Hosted by Wendi A. Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN —charismatic, highly sought-after speaker; Christian author; registered dietitian; certified sports nutritionist; entrepreneur; and nonprofit leader this

The Wendi Irlbeck Show is a health podcast hosted by wendi irlbeck, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

wendi irlbeck hosts The Wendi Irlbeck Show, a health show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22: The Crash Wasn’t the Finish Line: Faith, Resilience & Rebuilding with John Mabry

  Sep 21, 202630 min

  What happens when you look strong on the outside but are struggling on the inside? In Episode 22, I sit down with John Mabry former Hollywood actor, keynote speaker, inventor, life strategist, and “comeback extraordinaire.” After a fatal car accident left John without a leg, the loss of his brother to a drug overdose, and years of battling anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder, John found a path toward recovery through the grace of God and Celebrate Recovery. Today, he helps high achievers who are “performing perfectly in public but perishing in private.” We talk about faith, resilience, recovery, addiction, emotional health, physical strength, and rebuilding your life from the inside out. The crash wasn’t the finish line. Connect with John: johnmabryconnects.com CONNECT WITH WENDI Follow along for nutrition education, athlete fueling, faith-based encouragement, and leadership insight: Instagram (Primary): @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES *Nutrition, Programs & Speaking: * https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com *Faith & Devotionals: * https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the show Leave a review Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21: Male and Female He Created Them | Sex Differences in Sport

  Sep 10, 202625 min

  In Episode 21 of The Wendi Irlbeck Show, registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist Wendi Irlbeck walks through the peer-reviewed research on sex differences in athletic performance and the biblical case for why this matters to Christians. After puberty, five separate systems change at once: skeletal structure and limb length, lean muscle mass, bone width and density, oxygen transport, and pelvic structure. They don't add up they multiply. That's why the male-female performance gap runs 10% in some events and 50% in others. Wendi covers what the research actually shows on testosterone suppression, why bone geometry makes this an athlete-safety question and not only a fairness question, and the documented Title IX cases in college athletics. She also takes the strongest arguments against her position seriously, on air. In this episode: 00:00 — Why this conversation matters 02:00 — Opening prayer 03:00 — Why a dietitian is talking about this 05:00 — What Scripture says: Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Psalm 139 08:30 — The woman at the well, and how to say a hard thing 10:30 — Speaking the truth in love, and the charge that this is hateful 12:30 — Why the science stands on its own 13:00 — Before puberty: what the research really shows 14:00 — Puberty as the dividing line 15:00 — The five systems: frame, engine, foundation, fuel, hinge 18:30 — Why girls plateau, and what coaches get wrong 19:00 — Testosterone suppression: what it does and doesn't change 21:30 — The safety argument nobody makes 23:00 — Documented cases: Penn, San Jose State, Connecticut 24:00 — Answering the strongest objections 27:30 — Silence is not neutrality Studies cited: Handelsman, Hirschberg & Bermon — Endocrine Reviews, 2018 Tønnessen et al. — PLOS ONE, 2015 Hunter et al., ACSM Consensus Statement — Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2023 Hilton & Lundberg — Sports Medicine, 2021 Roberts, Smalley & Ahrendt — British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 4, Ephesians 4:15, John 8:32, Isaiah 5:20, Joshua 24:15, Luke 21:19 Full breakdown, citations and the safety data: nutritionwithwendi.com Follow: @nutrition_with_wendi @devotions_with_wendi www.devotionswithwendi.com The Wendi Irlbeck Show fuel your faith, strengthen your body, sharpen your mind. New episodes weekly. Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN, is a Christian author, speaker, registered dietitian, certified sports nutritionist and nonprofit leader.

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20:Back-to-School Fueling for Student Athletes

  Aug 2, 202628 min

  As student-athletes head back to school, nutrition can make the difference between simply getting through the season and performing at their best. In this episode, I share practical strategies to help athletes stay fueled, energized, and prepared throughout the school day and into practices and competitions. A million dollar weight room means very little with a 10-cent nutrition plan. In this episode, you'll learn: How to build fueling stations at home for quick, grab-and-go snacks My favorite game day fueling strategies to optimize energy and performance What to include on your weekly grocery list to simplify meal prep Easy snack and meal ideas for busy school schedules Common fueling mistakes that leave athletes tired, sluggish, and underperforming How parents can make healthy eating easier without spending hours in the kitchen Whether you're a parent, coach, or student-athlete, these simple nutrition strategies will help support strength, speed, power, recovery, focus, and long-term athletic development. Contact Wendi for a sports nutrition talk today! info@nutritionwithwendi.com Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Football fueling guide: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/fueling-the-high-school-football-player-what-to-eat-when-to-eat-and-how-much-to-eat/ Faith & Devotionals: * https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the show Leave a review Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

  Jul 8, 202630 min

  Episode 19: The Truth About Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story Does the number on the scale really determine your health or athletic performance? In this episode of The Wendi Irlbeck Show , I break down one of the biggest myths in sports nutrition and explain why body composition matters far more than body weight. You'll learn why two people can weigh the exact same amount yet have completely different body compositions, why muscle is denser than fat, and how hydration, hormones, glycogen, and bone density can cause the scale to fluctuate without reflecting true progress. I also explain what matters far more than the number on the scale—including your energy, strength, recovery, lab values, sleep, and overall health. I'll share my personal testimony, discuss the dangers of chasing an arbitrary number—especially for female athletes—including under-fueling, RED-S, loss of the menstrual cycle, and decreased performance, and provide practical examples of balanced meals that fuel strength, performance, and long-term health. Most importantly, we'll shift the conversation from shrinking your body to strengthening it. You'll leave with a healthier perspective on body composition, practical ways to measure progress beyond the scale, and biblical encouragement to steward your body with gratitude and purpose. Strong and healthy will always be better than skinny and hungry. 🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ 👉Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 👉12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Faith & Devotionals: *👉 https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the show Leave a review Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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  Episode #18

  Episode 18:Fueling Female Athletes: Calories, Protein, Recovery & Performance Nutrition

  Jul 2, 202624 min

  Nearly 50% of female athletes are under-fueled—and many don't even realize it. In this episode, sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck shares the evidence-based nutrition strategies female athletes need to improve energy, build strength, recover faster, and perform at their highest level. You'll learn: • How many calories female athletes really need • The importance of carbohydrates and protein for performance • Pre- and post-workout fueling strategies • Common causes of fatigue, including low energy availability and iron deficiency • The role of creatine, vitamin D, and calcium • Practical nutrition tips for athletes, parents, and coaches 🌐 WEBSITES, BOOK & RESOURCES Health and performance nutrition resources: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/ebooks-and-downloads/ 👉Fueling the female athlete guidebook: https://nww-membership.systeme.io/fuel-her-potential 👉12 week student athlete program: https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/membership/ Faith & Devotionals: *👉 https://www.devotionswithwendi.com Support the ministry! Wendi-Irlbeck on Venmo Instagram: @nutrition_with_wendi and @devotions_with_wendi X (formerly Twitter): @Wendi_Irlbeck Facebook: Nutrition with Wendi LinkedIn: Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN 🙏 STAY CONNECTED If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or helped you think differently about your health and faith: Subscribe to the show Leave a review Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today

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