Kristin Koskinen RDN's guest appearances

Kristin Koskinen RDN

Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein

Pointe To Rise

OwlTail

Linda Bluestein

Jennifer Milner

Kristin Koskinen

Travel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becomes even more complicated.How can you plan for contingencies, guard yourself against flares, and still have a fantastic time while traveling? The Bendy Bodies team shares their favorite tips on traveling during this round table discussion. We share suggestions for actions to take leading up to the trip, reveal items we cannot live without on a trip, and look at ways to combat the effects of travel on a bendy body. Dr. Bluestein gives advice on preparing for traveling without your “pit crew”. Jennifer Milner addresses how to stay active on the trip without overdoing it, and Kristin Koskinen shares her top three tips for finding food to support your nutritional needs while away from your favorite grocery stores.The team offers their best all-around travel tips and advice for planning - as well as knowing that if things go awry, it will be ok!For anyone planning to travel soon, this episode is so packed with tips that you’ll find yourself taking notes while you listen!Learn more about Jennifer Milner, NCPT, Kristin Koskinen, RDN, and Linda Bluestein, MD.  PS:  Do not transport controlled substances across state (or country) lines outside of their original container, as that is illegal.  If you need a smaller container, ask your pharmacist.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message

Travel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becomes even more complicated.How can you plan for contingencies, guard yourself against flares, and still have a fantastic time while traveling? The Bendy Bodies team shares their favorite tips on traveling during this round table discussion. We share suggestions for actions to take leading up to the trip, reveal items we cannot live without on a trip, and look at ways to combat the effects of travel on a bendy body. Dr. Bluestein gives advice on preparing for traveling without your “pit crew”. Jennifer Milner addresses how to stay active on the trip without overdoing it, and Kristin Koskinen shares her top three tips for finding food to support your nutritional needs while away from your favorite grocery stores.The team offers their best all-around travel tips and advice for planning - as well as knowing that if things go awry, it will be ok!For anyone planning to travel soon, this episode is so packed with tips that you’ll find yourself taking notes while you listen!Learn more about <a href="https://www.jennifer-milner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Milner, NCPT,</a> <a href="https://www.eatwellpros.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristin Koskinen, RDN</a>, and <a href="https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Bluestein, MD. </a> PS:  Do not transport controlled substances across state (or country) lines outside of their original container, as that is illegal.  If you need a smaller container, ask your pharmacist.  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message</a>

69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT

Linda Bluestein MD

For most artistic athletes, competition is a part of life. Whether you’re a dancer, skater, gymnast, or cheerleader chances are you’re competing at some point.Competitions can be grueling, multi-day events consisting of 14-hour days, multiple performances, and little access to fresh whole foods. So how do you prepare for a competition, and what can you do during the event to make sure you are at the top of your game and come out of it injury-free?We decided to approach this topic from a multi-disciplinary angle, so Jennifer, Dr. Bluestein, and resident Bendy Bodies nutrition expert, Kristin Koskinen, all sat down for a round table discussion on this important topic.We talk through a timeline of preparation before the big event, and ways to make sure you’re heading into your competition as healthy and prepared as possible. Nutrition, training, sleep, and more are discussed as we sketch out the ways to make the most of your preparation time.Kristin offers practical advice on ways to fuel healthily during the competition, often without access to refrigerators or even a true meal break.Dr. Bluestein shares ways to be prepared for any issues that might come up physically, and Jennifer reveals her top competition-day tips.Finally, we look at the importance of recovering after a competition. How we replenish our body’s nutrients, ways to approach constructive rest and gradual return to training, and more are shared as we offer ways to be the healthiest competitive artist you can be.Share this with parents of young artistic athletes, bookmark for yourself as a competitor, and pass it on to studio owners, coaches, physical therapists, and more!.....#CompetitionDay #PreparingForCompetitions #Nutrition #NutritionalTips #HealthyFoodAdvice #Nutrients #NutritionEducation #Sleep #SleepTips #SleepHealth #TrainingAdvice #TrainingDay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message

For most artistic athletes, competition is a part of life. Whether you’re a dancer, skater, gymnast, or cheerleader chances are you’re competing at some point.Competitions can be grueling, multi-day events consisting of 14-hour days, multiple performances, and little access to fresh whole foods. So how do you prepare for a competition, and what can you do during the event to make sure you are at the top of your game and come out of it injury-free?We decided to approach this topic from a multi-disciplinary angle, so Jennifer, Dr. Bluestein, and resident Bendy Bodies nutrition expert, Kristin Koskinen, all sat down for a round table discussion on this important topic.We talk through a timeline of preparation before the big event, and ways to make sure you’re heading into your competition as healthy and prepared as possible. Nutrition, training, sleep, and more are discussed as we sketch out the ways to make the most of your preparation time.Kristin offers practical advice on ways to fuel healthily during the competition, often without access to refrigerators or even a true meal break.Dr. Bluestein shares ways to be prepared for any issues that might come up physically, and Jennifer reveals her top competition-day tips.Finally, we look at the importance of recovering after a competition. How we replenish our body’s nutrients, ways to approach constructive rest and gradual return to training, and more are shared as we offer ways to be the healthiest competitive artist you can be.Share this with parents of young artistic athletes, bookmark for yourself as a competitor, and pass it on to studio owners, coaches, physical therapists, and more!.....#CompetitionDay #PreparingForCompetitions #Nutrition #NutritionalTips #HealthyFoodAdvice #Nutrients #NutritionEducation #Sleep #SleepTips #SleepHealth #TrainingAdvice #TrainingDay --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message</a>