In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
 	<li>
Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine
</li>
 	<li>
How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing
</li>
 	<li>
Why the gut microbiome is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike
</li>
 	<li>
The vagus nerve and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress
</li>
 	<li>
Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention
</li>
 	<li>
The impact of epigenetics, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance
</li>
 	<li>
How high performers can optimize the gut-brain connection for clarity and longevity
</li>
 	<li>
Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role
</li>
 	<li>
The science behind Moo Juice: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance
</li>
 	<li>
The crossover between functional medicine and sports psychology—and how mindset shifts fuel better results
</li>
 	<li>
Surprising health tips: why walking in the sun, chewing your food, and even eating liver can change the game
</li>
</ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, we cover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maggie’s personal journey from nursing to pioneering functional sports medicine&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;How her mother’s battle with cancer sparked a lifelong mission to explore holistic healing&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why the &lt;strong&gt;gut microbiome&lt;/strong&gt; is the secret weapon for elite and corporate athletes alike&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;vagus nerve&lt;/strong&gt; and its critical role in regulating performance, digestion, and stress&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Key biomarkers Maggie tracks for recovery, hormonal health, and injury prevention&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The impact of &lt;strong&gt;epigenetics&lt;/strong&gt;, trauma, and emotional health on physical performance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;How high performers can optimize the &lt;strong&gt;gut-brain connection&lt;/strong&gt; for clarity and longevity&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why athletes seek Maggie when other options fail—and how trust plays a pivotal role&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The science behind &lt;strong&gt;Moo Juice&lt;/strong&gt;: Maggie’s own supplement blend for immunity and performance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The crossover between &lt;strong&gt;functional medicine and sports psychology&lt;/strong&gt;—and how mindset shifts fuel better results&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Surprising health tips: why &lt;strong&gt;walking in the sun&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;chewing your food&lt;/strong&gt;, and even eating &lt;strong&gt;liver&lt;/strong&gt; can change the game&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description>

In this episode of Limitless Minds, nurse practitioner and founder of Elevate Performance Medicine, Maggie Awad, dives deep into the connection between gut health, mindset, and elite performance. From optimizing biomarkers to managing stress and unlocking athletic potential, Maggie shares her transformative approach to functional sports medicine for both pro athletes and corporate high performers.



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Gut Check: How Functional Sports Medicine Fuels Peak Performance with Maggie Awad

Gut Check: How Functional Sports Medicine Fuels Peak Performance with Maggie Awad

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