Wellness With Stackzzz
by Ryan and Nicole Stack
Latest episode
Ep. 8: Road Trip Thoughts & Hot Takes
Ep. 8: Road Trip Thoughts & Hot Takes
About this podcast
Welcome to Wellness With Stackzzz, the podcast where food and fitness meet real life.
Hosted by Nicole and Ryan Stack, we dive into the sweet spot between performance and balance, where marathon training, healthy baking, and everyday living all work together instead of against each other.
From running sub three-hour marathons and chatting about fueling strategies to better-for-you desserts and learning when to rest, we talk about how to chase big goals and still have a life outside of them. Because wellness isn’t about restriction or perfection - it’s about rhythm, purpose, and joy.
So grab a coffee (or a cookie) and come hang out with us every Tuesday morning!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- Ep. 8: Road Trip Thoughts & Hot Takes · 1 h 19 min · Season 2 Episode 8In today’s episode, we’re switching things up a little. We took a road trip to Naples last weekend and decided to hit record for a completely unplanned conversation filled with…
- Ep. 7: "Idolizing" Fitness & Why We Needed A Reality Check · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 7In today’s episode, we’re unpacking something we didn’t fully realize we were doing… making fitness a bit of an idol. Last week we talked about how we’re reprioritizing our…
- Ep. 6: Journey of Life and Seasons of Training · 1 h 19 min · Season 2 Episode 6In today's conversation, we are diving deep into what the heck has been going on so far in this new year! From setting some pretty huge fitness goals and signing up for an…
- Ep. 5: Q&A: Marathon Tips, Our Day-to-Day Nutrition, And More! · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 5In today's conversation, we are switching it up and answering YOUR questions. From tips & tricks to run a successful first marathon, to coming back from an injury, and even if…
- Ep. 4: 3 Things We'd Tell Ourselves If We Were Starting Our Running Journey Over · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 4In today's conversation, we are taking a step back to when we BOTH started our running journeys. It's crazy to think that we've both been pounding pavement for 3 years now and…
- Ep. 3: OUR 2026 Fitness Goals · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 3In today's conversation, we are chatting all things 2026 fitness goals. Although we love racing half- and full-marathons, we don't want to keep ourselves in a box when it comes…
- Ep. 2: How We Structure OUR Training · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 2In today's conversation, we are diving deep into how we structure our training, to not only perform well but to also enjoy life. We both are race-driven runners, as we love a…
- Ep. 1: Launching "The Stackzzz" · 1 h 24 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome to "Wellness With Stackzzz," the podcast where food and fitness meet real life. We've been building this brand for quite some time and it's finally coming to fruition. In…
- #20: Wellness For the Holidays: Our Perspective on Staying "Healthy" Through the Season · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 20In this twentieth episode, Ryan and I are chatting about a concept that seems so simple yet is so complex: how to stay "healthy" during the holiday season. From eating food that…
- #19: Less is More: Why More Miles Isn't Always Better · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this nineteenth episode, we’re switching things up! Ryan’s taking the lead today as we dive into a topic every runner needs to hear: why more isn’t always better. It’s easy to…
- #18: Imposter Syndrome: Outgrowing the Version of You Everyone Loves · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this eighteenth episode, we’re diving into something a little deeper, the weird nostalgia of missing your old self but knowing you’ve outgrown her. Marathon season is here…
- #17: Let's Catch Up: Chicago Marathon, Lessons Learned & What's Next · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this seventeenth episode, we’re doing a brief catch-up... KIDDING. This is Yappin with Squigzzz, so obviously we’re chatting for over an hour to update you on all the things…
- #16: Training Smarter, Not Harder: My Mid-Year Fitness Update · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this sixteenth episode, we’re doing a little mid-year check-in. After spending the beginning of 2025 recovering from burnout and overtraining, I have now spent the last 12…
- #15: Romanticizing the Everyday: Little Things That Make Life Feel Good · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this fifteenth episode, we’re slowing it down and romanticizing life a little by chatting all about the small rituals + daily habits that have brought more peace, presence…
- #14: No Pill, No Problem: How I Got My Period Back Naturally · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this fourteenth episode, we’re getting real about something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: periods. If you’ve ever been told it’s normal to not have one, or if…
- #13: Running for ME Again: From Overtrained to Reclaimed in 2025 · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this thirteenth episode, I’m getting honest about how the start of 2025 didn’t go how I planned when it comes to running — but maybe that was exactly what I needed. After…
- #12: Boston, Bonding & What’s Next: Part 2 with My Boyfriend · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this twelfth episode, we’re back for part two of our couple’s Q&A, this time fresh off my boyfriend running the Boston Marathon! We’re chatting all about his experience…
- #11: Relationships & Running: A Q&A with My Boyfriend · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this eleventh episode, I’m switching things up and bringing on a special guest, my boyfriend! We’re answering all of your questions about running, wellness, and relationships…
- #10: Small Swaps, Big Results: These Changes Transformed My Health & Performance · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this tenth episode, I’m diving into the small but powerful swaps I’ve made in my routine that have completely changed the way I feel, perform, and recover. From gut health to…
- #9: What’s Next for Me in Running? Redefining My Journey in 2025 · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this ninth episode, I’m taking a deep dive into what’s next for me in regard to running as I head into 2025. After reflecting in episode 8 on some of the toxic habits I…
