Nutrition Strategies That Support Sleep And Mental Health For Endurance Athletes Ep 144

Sleep is one of the most important recovery tools athletes have—but many endurance athletes are not getting enough. In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport talks with dietetic intern Emily Qiu about how sleep and nutrition affect athlete mental health, recovery, anxiety, depression, insomnia, inflammation, and performance. We cover: • why endurance athletes may need 8–10 hours of sleep • how poor sleep affects recovery and inflammation • the link between sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression • how a Mediterranean-style diet supports mental health • nutrients and supplements that may support sleep • caffeine, alcohol, circadian rhythm, and bedtime routines • when to get personalized nutrition support If you are struggling with sleep, mood, fatigue, or recovery, this episode will help you understand where to start. Ready for personalized support? Book a 30-minute Quick Start Nutrition Consult (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/nutr...) or learn more about the Longevity Lab (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/long...) at The Endurance Edge (where you get genetic testing to learn more about how to optimize your sleep for performance and mental health).  Support the show (  / theenduranceedge  ) 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨ 📚 Download our free resources: • 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/free...) • 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/succ...) • 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/free...) • 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/fuel...)  🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com (https://theenduranceedge.com) 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon (https://www.humansofsteelracing.com/) at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/the...) (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners (https://www.theenduranceedge.com/abou...) 📲 Follow us on Instagram (  / theenduranceedge  ) or Facebook (  / theenduranceedge  )