This solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is the first of 2024 and one big oreo sandwich- two tasty treats with some less tasty filling in the middle! I’m kicking off the New Year with a candid conversation about my personal life, the struggles I am having as a mom to a child with a chronic, life-threatening condition, and the toll this is taking on me, my family, and my work. As such, I share the decisions I have had to make pertaining to my business, Rise Up Nutrition, during this season of life. I highlight the resources and support available for you now, my future hopes and goals for me and Rise Up Nutrition, and the additional content available on Patreon:  head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition and know that your support means a lot! Don’t worry, the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is not going anyway, and it will stay free and accessible to all! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 3 :00 Honest sharings about me and Rise Up Nutrition: past, present, and future 6:30 The future of Rise Up Nutrition and the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast  9:15 We have resources to help you! (Aka, our holiday gifts to you!) 10:40 Help us out and support the podcast: head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition  12:10 Oreo sandwich episode overview  Follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot! Need help with your fueling? Want to get help now? We have resources for you! Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code RISEUPNUTRITION for 20% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order