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The PreDiet Podcast

The PreDiet Podcast

Written by: Ali Virtue
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Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Ali Virtue shares valuable nutrition insights that everyone should know before starting any diet. This “Pre-Diet” focuses on educating listeners on a wide, but relevant, range of nutrition & lifestyle topics to improve your health, nutrition and relationship with food. After listening to a few episodes you might need another "diet" ever again. We are unlearning the "diet rules" and rewriting the healthy living playbook. For more accompanying material subscribe to the Email list at: https://www.parksidenutrition.com/subscribeAli Virtue Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Ep. 38 - IFBB Pro Maeghan Egli on Building Muscle, Bodybuilding Myths & Motherhood
    May 9 2026

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sat down with Maeghan Egli, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, nutrition coach, fitness instructor and mom-to-be.


    In this episode we discuss:

    • Her background in psychophysiology - using the power of the mind when doing hard things whether in business, health or fitness.
    • Advice for couples supporting each other through a health/fitness journey.
    • The mantras or mindset tools that keep her focused on her goals.
    • Signs that a clients healthy habits are actually going to STICK this time around.
    • From Bodybuilding Pro to Motherhood how she's preparing mentally & physically through those transitions.


    If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . .

    1. Share with a friend
    2. LIKE this video on YouTube
    3. Subscribe to the Channel on YouTube
    4. Follow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on Spotify
    5. For more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week.
    6. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/



    Links for Maeghan Egli:

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maeghanegli/⁠


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 37 - Leadership Strategies for Better Health with Dr. Chris Pineda
    Apr 27 2026

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Chris Pineda, an organizational leadership psychologist, speaker, and author of Beneath the Transaction. He has a unique perspective based on his research, culture and vast experience in the field. In this episode I discuss:

    • How to improve your chances of having a full transformation instead of a transaction
    • How to get more out of each phase of the journey.
    • A better way to think about your goals & what success means to you.
    • & so much more.


    If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . .

    1. Share with a friend
    2. LIKE this video on YouTube
    3. Subscribe to the Channel on YouTube
    4. Follow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on Spotify
    5. For more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week.
    6. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/


    Links for Dr. Chris Pineda:

    • Register for April 30th Free Event: https://go.groundworkleadership.org/registration
    • Book: BENEATH THE TRANSACTION - Discovering The 7 Conditions That Transform Life and Leadership - Buyon Amazon! : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1969508299?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DNWA94R5VSVH5IJ9MG2I_2&bestFormat=true
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pineda-phd-76762160/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformwithchris/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.pineda.7/
    • Website: https://www.groundworkleadership.org/


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 36 - Maintaining your Health through Hard Times.
    Apr 23 2026

    In this SOLO episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I talk about the tools and strategies I have used to get through tough times. I am by no means any kind of mental health expert these are just personal notes from my life so far. Nutrition is easier when life is easier but life... is generally full of bumps in the road. In this episode I discuss:

    • My 5 tips that help me stay relatively consistent with the habits that support my mental & physical health.
    • How you can support others going through tough times.
    • Reminder it's ok to be sad and grateful at the same time.


    If you find this episode helpful - Make sure to . . .

    1. Share with a friend
    2. LIKE this video on YouTube
    3. Subscribe to the Channel on YouTube
    4. Follow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on Spotify
    5. For more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week.
    6. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/


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    33 mins
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