Eat for Energy: Amber Owens Champions Simple, Sustainable Wellness
On this episode of North Georgia Business Radio, host Phil Bonelli sits down with Amber Owens—author, educator, nutrition coach, and ultra-marathon runner—to explore the critical intersection of personal health and professional success. Amber, the powerhouse behind the book Eat for Energy and the upcoming Healthy Futures in Motion event, breaks down the essentials of living a vibrant life through mindful eating, movement, and sustainable habits.
From her early passion for wellness to coaching people from age five to seventy-five, Amber’s approach is grounded in real-life simplicity. She created Eat for Energy to demystify nutrition and help people make small, lasting changes. “It’s about Whole Foods, intentional choices, and listening to your body,” she explains.
The episode touches on the chaos of modern dietary advice—vegan, keto, carnivore—and Amber’s antidote: a personalized, whole-foods-first approach. She also emphasizes the power of movement, sharing her own journey as an ultra-runner who thrives on routine, goal setting, and deep connection with nature. Whether it’s a 5K walk or a 100-mile race, Amber champions consistent effort and mindfulness.
Listeners also get a sneak peek at her Healthy Futures in Motion event on August 23rd at Reunion Golf and Country Club. It’s a family-friendly celebration of food, fitness, and fun—complete with food trucks, King of Pops, and actionable education for parents and kids alike.
Phil and Amber wrap with powerful takeaways on sugar, dopamine, inflammation, and neuroplasticity—arming listeners with tools to take back control of their health.
Want more energy, clarity, and confidence? Start by treating food as fuel. Pick up Amber’s book Eat for Energy and get ready to transform your life—one simple change at a time.
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Highlights of the Show:
00:30 – 02:00
Amber Owens is introduced: author of Eat for Energy, coach, and wellness advocate. Phil highlights the importance of personal health in business success.
02:00 – 03:35
Amber shares her early inspiration and how confusion around nutrition drove her to create an easy-to-follow framework for sustainable wellness.
05:00 – 06:30
Amber explains how food color, texture, and whole ingredients help reduce inflammation and fuel the body properly.
07:36 – 09:07
Amber talks about her daily long-distance running routine and how it supports her mental and physical health—alongside quality family movement like walks.
11:03 – 13:00
Phil and Amber reflect on the mental strength built through ultra-running and how endurance sports teach resilience and grit.
15:27 – 17:09
Discussion on hydration multipliers, rest, and inflammation. Amber stresses stretching, recovery, and hydration without excess sugar.
21:23 – 24:00
Amber previews the Healthy Futures in Motion event, explaining its goal to educate families on food as fuel through fun, interactive experiences.
25:21 – 26:34
Amber shares time-saving tips for healthy eating: batch prepping meals and making simple swaps like kombucha for soda.
32:41 – 34:08
Amber discusses how sugar rewires the brain and dulls dopamine response, leading to addictive eating cycles and low energy.
35:25 – 37:10
They explore sugar’s role in rising Alzheimer’s and ADHD rates, emphasizing protein’s role in curbing sugar cravings.
39:03 – 40:16
Phil closes the show with a freestyle rap (with Amber beatboxing!) celebrating energy, wellness, and the local community spirit.
