Podcasts by TRAINED

Andy Puddicombe | Strong Mind, Stronger Body from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.653124

Co-founder and voice of Headspace Andy Puddicombe discusses the importance of mindfulness in training and why the right mindset is crucial for peak performance at any level.

Arianna Huffington | Why You Need to Care About Self-Care from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.651263

Today, there’s pride in being busy and some of the world’s most powerful people boast about being physically run down. But one very influential name in media isn’t onboard. In this episode, Arianna...

Dr. Cheri Mah | The Link Between Sleep and Slam Dunks from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.649362

You hydrate, eat right, and foam roll. But are you getting enough sleep? Dr. Cheri Mah, MD, shares how the world’s top athletes get their edge by taking sleep seriously, and how you can get the mos...

Sara Sigmundsdóttir | Staying Focused on Your Why from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.642911

Sara Sigmundsdóttir has become of one the fittest athletes and most successful weightlifters of all time. It's not because she has followed the status quo, but because she has developed an eating p...

Michael Johnson | Bringing an Olympic Mindset to Everything You Do from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.640942

Few athletes have had a career as successful as sprinter Michael Johnson. As a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the only male athlete to win both the 200 and 400 meter dash at the same Olympic g...

Melissa Hartwig-Urban | Reset Your Relationship with Food from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.638269

Food is complicated. The “rules” change all the time, and every body is different. So how do you decide what’s right for you? For Melissa Hartwig-Urban, Co-creator of Whole30 and four-time New York...

Julie Ertz | Why Adversity Can Be Your Best Friend from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.636026

To kick off Season Three of TRAINED, we’re sitting down with U.S. Soccer Team midfielder Julie Ertz as she and the U.S. Women’s National Team prepare for this year’s competition in France. In 2015,...

Shona Halson | How Recovery Can Push You Forward in Unexpected Ways from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.633704

When it comes to recovery, the onslaught of new trends and research can make it difficult to separate the noise from the science. In this episode, we’re digging deep into recovery and giving practi...

Tips to Improve Your Fitness | A Conversation with Nike Master Trainers from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.631912

Training is all about figuring out what works for you. It’s about finding your own philosophy, your approach, your guidelines. On this episode, we’re turning to some of our other Nike Master Traine...

LeBron James and Mike Mancias | A Training Lifestyle Takes Planning from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.623193

Welcome back to Season 4 of Trained. To kick off our season, we’re sitting down with one of the greatest basketball players ever, LeBron James. LeBron is a three-time NBA champion, four-time MVP, a...

Dr. Joel Kahn | Food is Medicine from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.577634

When most people think about nutrition and fitness, they think about burning calories, weight loss, or fueling their body. But what we eat determines so much more than how we look, feel, or what we...

BJ Fogg | How the Tiniest Habits Lead to the Biggest Changes from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.575241

To be the best version of yourself, all you need to do is make small, sustainable changes. At least that’s what behavior scientist, director of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab, and best-selling au...

TRAINED Returns April 16th from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.569339

As we all adjust to our new shared reality of social distancing, staying mentally and physically strong is more important than ever. In this season of TRAINED, Ryan calls up the world’s leading ath...

Andy Puddicombe | Meditation in Times of Crisis from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.563987

We could all use a little mindfulness right now. But during a crisis,“being in the present moment” means facing difficult circumstances and negative thoughts—and that can be intimidating. In this e...

Chris Bennett | Finding Our Best Possible Run from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.558999

With most gyms still closed and team sports on hold, running is more vital than ever—but it’s also more constrained. Good thing we have a teacher like Chris Bennett to help us find our stride. As t...

Georgie Bruinvels | Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Personal Trainer from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.556250

The menstrual cycle is pretty low on our list of go-to topics to discuss at the gym. Georgie Bruinvels PhD, a research scientist at Orreco, is trying to change that. She believes it can serve as a ...

Dr Kevin Elko | How to Create a Language of Winning from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.553564

Whether we’re building teams on the field, at home, or at work, Dr Kevin Elko believes we should always start by developing a winning language — that covers everything from creating a self-talk “sc...

Dr John Berardi | Matching Your Diet to Your Life from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.550792

According to Precision Nutrition co-founder John Berardi, PhD, nutrition isn’t “one size fits all.” Berardi makes it his business to explore all the ways food intersects with our training, our work...

Alia Crum, PhD | Harnessing the Power of Your Mind from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.544727

Your thoughts can dictate your reality. That’s the premise of the placebo effect, which clinical psychologist Alia Crum, PhD, has spent years studying as the principal investigator of Stanford’s Mi...

Joelle D’Fontaine | Getting in Step — With Yourself from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.534347

Dance is about more than just moving your body — it’s about moving your soul. Nike trainer and choreographer Joelle D’Fontaine learned that firsthand when he more or less fell into a dancing gig at...

Season 8 Trailer | Trained. Is. Back from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.533517

After a short break, Ryan Flaherty returns with a seriously stacked new season of Trained. Need proof? It’s all in this trailer, where we hear from CrossFit athlete ChandlerSmith, who opens up abou...

Ben Bruno | Getting Strong — Without the Gimmicks from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.527836

Life is full of BS, but fitness shouldn’t be. That’s why truth-teller and Nike trainer-to-the-stars Ben Bruno is on a mission to clear up misconceptions, like “More is more” and “No days off,” and ...

Jim Taylor, PhD | How Sports Help Kids Win at Life from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.473464

Less than 1 percent of kids grow up to be pro athletes. But the point of getting kids involved in sports isn’t to raise the next Serena or LeBron, says sport psychologist and parenting expert Jim T...

Nicole Snell | Building Confidence Through Self-Defense from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.470309

The fear of taking a solo trip or even just a late-night walk can be very real — especially for women and people of color. Self-defense expert and Girls Fight Back CEO Nicole Snell has had her own ...

Arshay Cooper | The Healing Power of Sports from 2022-02-21T12:08:07.468167

Growing up on the West Side of Chicago, Arshay Cooper’s fate could have been sealed by his proximity to gang violence. But when he signed up for the country’s first all-Black high school rowing tea...

Mental Health Miniseries: Kayla McBride from 2022-01-27T10:00

For Kayla McBride, basketball was never just a game.It was an escape from her childhood traumas and subsequent mental health struggles. But when sports came to a halt during the pandemic, she was f...

Mental Health Miniseries: Uma Naidoo, MD from 2022-01-13T10:00

We drink pressed juices and load up on whole grains to better our bodies, but what we eat and drink can nourish our brains too. That’s according to the rapidly growing field of nutritional psychiat...

Mental Health Miniseries: Jennifer Heisz, PhD from 2021-12-30T10:00

When Jennifer Heisz, PhD, decided to complete an Ironman, she wasn’t looking to earn bragging rights. After years of researching how exercise can fight anxiety and depression, she wanted to feel th...

Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD | Owning Your Self-Care from 2021-12-16T10:00

Bath bombs and face masks may feel great in the moment, but they only scratch the surface of self-care. People have body, mind and soul needs they aren’t even aware of, says Theresa Melito-Conners,...

Shalane Flanagan | Hit Your Goals at Every Stage of Life from 2021-11-18T10:00

When Shalane Flanagan found out that all six World Marathon Majors would take place in less than seven weeks, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make history. After two reconstructive knee sur...

Christina Maslach, PhD | How to Stop Burnout Before it Starts from 2021-10-21T09:00

With workloads spinning out of control and workers not always getting the support they need, it’s no wonder “burnout” has become a buzzword. Enter Christina Maslach, PhD, a professor of psychology ...

Angela Manuel Davis | Grounding Yourself in Purpose from 2021-09-30T09:00

“Living your best life” isn’t about trading your 9-to-5 for margs on the beach (sorry). For Angela Manuel Davis, chief motivational officer (it’s a thing!) and co-founder of indoor-cycling and boot...

Logan Aldridge | Shattering Expectations from 2021-09-16T09:00

Very rarely does a freak accident become a life highlight. But for pro CrossFit and Nike athlete Logan Aldridge, losing his left arm on a wakeboarding boat — at age 13 — was not only “the best thin...

Chloe Carmichael, PhD | Using Stress and Anxiety to Your Advantage from 2021-08-19T09:00

Most of us see stress and anxiety as problems to be solved. But according to clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael, PhD, these mind-body responses are Mother Nature’s way of giving us the energy b...

Margaret Moore | Coaching Yourself Up from 2021-07-22T09:00

Let’s get one thing clear: Coaches aren’t just for athletes. This might be brand-new information to some of us. But Margaret Moore, aka “Coach Meg,” has been helping people from all walks of life d...

Lewis Howes | Become Your Most Fearless Self from 2021-06-24T14:08:23

We all develop a wide range of skills in school, but one major topic your syllabi likely lacked? How to handle all your feels. So when life throws the truly tough stuff at us — in Lewis Howes’ case...

Nicole Sachs | Finding Mental Remedies for Physical Pain from 2021-06-10T09:00

That nagging lower-back pain may mean you need to take it easy— but not necessarily in the gym. Psychotherapist Nicole Sachs learned firsthand that physical distress can stem from unaddressed emoti...

John Donahoe | Investing in Your Mental Wellness from 2021-05-27T09:00

How does the leader of the world’s largest sports company navigate corporate life during an unprecedented year — while juggling being a father, husband, grandfather and friend? By practicing a skil...

Chandler Smith | Leading Beyond the Leaderboard from 2021-05-13T09:00

CrossFit star Chandler Smith seems to have it all: the muscles and the mindset to challenge himself — and the morality to challenge the status quo by speaking out for equality in his sport. But tha...

Resilience From Every Angle | A “Best of” Episode from 2021-03-11T10:00

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that there’s no single roadmap for getting through this messy, unpredictable, often unfair ride called life. But what some of our smartest guests have ...

Graham Betchart | Playing (and Living) in the Moment from 2021-02-11T10:00

Sometimes, in sports — and in life — we’re living five minutes ago, or we’re worried about something that hasn’t happened yet. But according to author, sports psychologist and mental-performance co...

Reshaunda Thornton | Building an LTR With Food from 2021-01-28T10:00

According to rogue dietitian Reshaunda Thornton, we’re all in a relationship with food, till death do us part. It’s just a question of whether we’re willing to work to make that relationship happy ...

Alex Morgan | All-Time Life-Goal Scoring Leader from 2021-01-14T10:00

Two-time World Cup champion Alex Morgan has never seen a challenge she didn’t drive at full speed. In 2019, her U.S. Women’s National Team broke viewership records, scoring records, and glass ceili...

Safiya Noble | Searching for Answers Online from 2020-12-31T10:00

The truth is out there. We just might not find it in .03 seconds. According to Safiya Noble, PhD, an associate professor of information studies at UCLA, that’s what most Internet users expect these...

David Epstein | Why We Should Diversify Our Strengths from 2020-12-17T10:00

Ask New York Times bestselling author and sports-science reporter David Epstein how he feels about 2020 and he’ll tell you something like this: It’s the kind of unpredictable, or “wicked,” environm...

Simone Manuel | Turning Your Dreams Into Reality from 2020-11-19T10:00

Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel isn’t just making waves in the pool. She’s making waves in bigger conversations around race, mental health and self-empowerment. On this episode, Simone shares h...

Ryan Flaherty | Listener Q&A Special from 2020-11-12T10:00

Trained host Ryan Flaherty loves answering questions just as much as he loves asking them. Which is why he’s back for another round of fielding Q’s from listeners looking for his expert advice. On ...

Laurie Santos, PhD | Simple Ways to Live a Happier Life from 2020-10-29T09:00

Only about 40 percent of our happiness is predetermined by our genes, and as little as 10 percent by our circumstances — which adds up to a lot of opportunity to shape our mental health, says Yale ...

Dr. Natalie Crawford, Jane Wake and Dr. Christine Ekechi | A Hot-Topic Pregnancy Special from 2020-10-15T09:00

What happens when a fertility physician, a trainer specializing in pre- and postnatal fitness, and an ob-gyn talk pregnancy in an unfiltered setting? Find out in this very special episode, in which...

Dr Robin Berzin | The Future of Primary Care from 2020-09-17T09:00:02

Parsley Health founder Robin Berzin, MD, believes a checkup should be more than a check-in. When we visit the doctor, she says, we should be talking about how we eat, how we move, and even how we t...

Jewell Loyd | The Gold Mamba Mentality from 2020-08-20T09:00:10

WNBA champion Jewell Loyd knows that lifting up others is the stuff legacies are made of. She herself was mentored by the late, legendary Kobe Bryant, who dubbed Loyd the “Gold Mamba” in honor of h...

Jonah Kest | A More Flexible Approach to Yoga from 2020-07-23T09:00:08

Nike Master Trainer and yoga instructor Jonah Kest comes from something like American yoga royalty. But like many of us, he preferred shooting hoops as a teenager. In this episode, Jonah discusses ...

Season 6 Preview | Listener Q&A Special from 2020-07-16T13:00:12

With a new season about to drop in just a few weeks, Trained host Ryan Flaherty hits record to offer a sneak peek of some of the conversations he’s had with this season’s experts. But this time aro...

Dina Asher-Smith | Want to Go Fast? Be Patient from 2020-05-28T04:00:08

A few months ago, sprinter Dina Asher-Smith was coming off her first individual gold in the World Championships and had her sights set on Tokyo. But now that the 2020 Olympics are the 2021 Olympics...

Dr Stephanie Cacioppo | What Our Loneliness Is Trying to Tell Us from 2020-05-21T09:00:03

With social distancing in place around the globe, it might seem as though loneliness is the new normal. But there’s a big difference between being lonely and just being alone, says Stephanie Caciop...

Josh Bridges | How We Can All Use The Navy Seal Mindset from 2020-05-14T09:00:18

Here’s one piece of advice we can take as universal: Never. Count. Josh. Bridges. Out. The CrossFit icon has specialized in devastating doubters during his 10-year battle of attrition with the fiel...

Sue Falsone | Why We Should Focus on Recovery Right Now from 2020-04-30T09:00:09

This isn’t a time to focus on PRs, says Nike Performance Council member Sue Falsone. It’s a time to work on mobility, form, and recovery techniques we may have been neglecting. An expert in both ma...

Kelsey Heenan | Staying Fit While Staying Home from 2020-04-23T09:00:19

When it comes to working out at home, some of us might not know where to start. Enter Kelsey Heenan. As an online trainer and coach, she helps people get in serious workouts in their own living roo...

Angela Duckworth | How Stress Can Make Us Stronger from 2020-04-16T09:00:03

According to psychologist Angela Duckworth, stress can actually help us adapt to difficult situations. That sort of mindset could be a powerful tool right now. On this episode, the bestselling auth...

Kara Saunders | How to Lose the Excuses And Show Up Strong from 2020-02-13T10:00:12

Seven years after Australian CrossFit phenom Kara Saunders saw people doing a CrossFit workout, she stood on the podium at the 2017 CrossFit Games as the second-Fittest Woman on Earth. She’s also b...

Vinh Pham | Why PT Might Be Your Workout Game-Changer from 2020-01-30T10:00:09

If you consider physical therapy something you do when you’re injured, you’re not giving it enough credit. Sure, manual therapy (things like myofascial release, mobilization, massage, and more) can...

Shaquem Griffin | How to Maintain Your Confidence in the Face of “No” from 2020-01-16T10:00:03

When Shaquem Griffin was 4, he had his left hand amputated. Growing up, that didn’t hold him back from much, including playing football—even though most of his coaches, players, and friends didn’t ...

Ellen Latham | When Setbacks are Your Biggest Training Asset from 2019-12-19T10:01

If you asked Ellen Latham twenty years ago where will you be in the next ten years, she
probably would have said, "working at my dream job." But when Ellen was in her early 40s, raising
a c...

Simon Sinek | Finding Your “Why” from 2019-11-22T10:01

Think about your training ambition: When does it change? What hurdles get in the way? How do you keep yourself going? And how often do you think about why you’re doing what you’re doing? Finding yo...

Season 4 Trailer | TRAINED is back from 2019-10-17T09:01

Welcome back to Season 4 of TRAINED. We’re starting off this season with an interview from LA Lakers forward LeBron James and his longtime trainer, Mike Mancias. Together, they give us an inside lo...

Saquon Barkley | The Key to Letting Nothing Stop You from 2019-08-29T09:01

Over the past two years, New York Giants running back, Saquon Barkley has gone from a college athlete to the number two overall draft pick in the NFL to the 2018 NFL Rookie of the Year. But with ev...

Megan Bartlett | Managing Stress Through Sport from 2019-08-15T09:01

No matter if you played Little League, ran high school track, or were a kickball star on the playground, chances are you had a coach who was with you every step of the way. But too often, we overlo...

Rory McIlroy | How to Stay Mentally Tight and Physically Loose from 2019-07-18T09:01

Golf is all about the long game. And no one knows this better than pro golfer, Rory McIlroy. We caught up with Rory after the 2019 PGA Championship. From barely making the cut on Friday to a top 10...

Kevin Love | How Yoga Can Make You a Better Athlete from 2019-06-20T09:01

When Kevin Love, power forward of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was drafted into the NBA in 2008, he needed to find a way to handle the physical and mental demands of playing at the pro level. Today, Ke...

Season 3 Trailer | TRAINED is Back from 2019-05-23T09:01

Welcome back to TRAINED. Presented by Nike. Our third season launches on June 6 with a conversation with pro soccer player Julie Ertz. Through years of research and working with the world’s best at...

Allyson Felix | How to Stay Focused When Your Plans Don't Go As Planned from 2019-03-21T09:01

Allyson Felix is a World-Champion sprinter and an Olympic gold medalist. Over the course of her career, Allyson has won nine Olympic medals and 16 IAAF World Outdoor Championships, making her the m...

Dr. Matthew Walker | The Secret to Improving Your Metabolism, Reaction Time and Longevity from 2019-02-21T10:01

Despite years of research, clinical trials, and advancements in biotech, no one has cracked the code on why exactly humans sleep. But Founder and Director of U.C. Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep ...

How to Make Your Goals Stick | Part II from 2019-01-24T10:01

We’re back with part two of our New Year's episode, focused on setting realistic, long-lasting fitness goals that will carry us through 2019. Today, we focus on sleep and recovery goals with psycho...

How to Make Your Goals Stick | Part I from 2019-01-10T10:05

This week, we bring you part one of a special two-part episode focused on setting strong, long-lasting training goals. In this episode, we hear from nutritionist John Berardi—one of the most esteem...

Angela Duckworth | Why Talent Alone Isn’t Enough from 2018-12-27T10:05

As 2018 winds down, we reflect on progress and set New Year's resolutions. But where to start? How do we set effective and realistic goals for 2019? Enter: MacArthur “Genius” grant winner, research...

Michael. B Jordan and Corey Calliet | From the Boxing Ring to the Big Screen from 2018-11-15T10:05

He is one of the fittest actors in Hollywood, but Creed II star Michael B Jordan isn’t just hitting the gym for the big screen. With the help of his personal trainer Corey Calliet, he’s made traini...

Mat Fraser | How to Eat, Train, and Think Like a Champion from 2018-10-18T09:01

Three years running, Mat Fraser has lifted, squatted, and snatched his way to the title of “The Fittest Man on Earth.” But some of his proudest accomplishments have come away from the bright lights...

Dr. Rhonda Patrick | Is Your Diet Right for You? from 2018-09-20T09:01

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, biochemist and expert in nutritional health, brain & aging, discusses - and debunks - today’s top nutritional trends and how they can affect our body in the long run.

Brett Kirby | Breaking Barriers in Human Performance from 2018-08-23T09:01

Brett Kirby, a human performance scientist at the Nike Sport Research Lab, discusses moonshot goals, Nike’s passion to redefine what the human body is capable of, and the importance of keeping an o...

Shalane Flanagan | The Power of Self-Talk and Community in Competition from 2018-07-26T09:01

Long-distance runner Shalane Flanagan discusses self-talk, surrounding yourself with motivated women and what it was like to be the first American woman in 40 years to win the NYC Marathon.

Introducing TRAINED | Presented by Nike from 2018-07-19T01:52

Welcome to TRAINED. Presented by Nike.

Through years of research and working with the world's best athletes - Nike has learned greatness isn't born, it's trained. This podcast explores th...

Introducing TRAINED | Presented by Nike from 2018-07-19T01:52

Welcome to TRAINED. Presented by Nike.

Through years of research and working with the world's best athletes - Nike has learned greatness isn't born, it's trained. This podcast explores th...

Introducing TRAINED | Presented by Nike from 2018-07-19T01:52

Welcome to TRAINED. Presented by Nike.

Through years of research and working with the world's best athletes - Nike has learned greatness isn't born, it's trained. This podcast explores the...