In this blog post, we’re breaking down the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Ryann, Christin, and Maggie tackle one of the most common (and misunderstood) parts of the nutrition journey: cravings. From stress snacking and PMS cravings to navigating office treats and nighttime munchies, this conversation explores why cravings happen and how to manage them without guilt or deprivation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle or wondered how to handle cravings without blowing your progress, this episode is packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and a whole lot of real talk.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key takeaways from the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Morgan, Ryann, and Jess tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in health: cortisol. From debunking TikTok wellness trends to sharing real-life experiences with hormone dysregulation, this conversation cuts through the confusion to explain what cortisol actually does, what happens when it’s out of balance, and how to support your body without gimmicks or guesswork. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just curious about how stress affects your health, this episode brings clarity—and evidence-based solutions—to the table.

In this blog post, we’re expanding on key takeaways from our latest podcast episode on stress management. We break down the conversation with actionable insights on handling stress through nutrition, recovery, and mindset shifts. If this resonates with you, be sure to check out the full episode for even more in-depth discussion!

Gut health is quite the hot topic in the health and wellness space, and for good reason as more and more research shows the connection between your gut and many of the human body’s functions.

I firmly believe that now more than ever, it’s important for us to prioritize our health and nutrition. Having support and accountability during this time is what many of us need right now. You can work with your coach on…

Okay, if you are like me, you may be asking yourself, “I don’t have a big kitchen and big yard to be able to do anything *meaningful* in regards to being more sustainable and help the earth”. Or maybe you’re not thinking that and that’s just me. But sometimes I find a small mental hang-up with what I can do in my little apartment in this big city to help the world around me.

When most of us look to change our lifestyle to lose weight we often turn towards a healthy diet and exercise. Up at 4 am for our first workout, lots of fruits and veggies, and maybe an evening weightlifting session. By the end of the week we are exhausted, hungry, and wishing for an extra hour of sleep. Is it worth it to press the snooze button and get that extra hour of sleep? Will that really help you reach your goals? You better believe it….

Just because you hired a nutrition coach and put “fat loss” as your goal, it doesn’t mean you’re going to start a caloric deficit right away. I try to put my clients on maintenance calories most of the time when we first start together (excluding special scenarios like yo-yo dieters and chronic dieters/under-eaters).

Let's talk about stress. We’re all pretty familiar with it. As adults stress becomes a part of our life. We have responsibilities and deadlines to attend to. Although we often think of stress as a bad thing, in small doses, it’s actually quite beneficial. It motivates us to meet those deadlines at work, finish a school project, stick to our diet, or get to the gym first thing in the morning. But sometimes, stress becomes overwhelming. It accumulates and eventually, we can’t take it anymore. This build-up and constant stress is the kind that’s harmful to our health. This is the type of stress we want to talk about.