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Flex Diet Podcast

Dr. Mike T Nelson gets geeky with the latest research and scientific findings in the fitness world. Visit www.flexdiet.com to get Flex Diet Certified and www.miketnelson.com for more geeky goodness.
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Episodes

Episode 213: Dark Night of our Soul documentary roundtable - trauma, post traumatic growth, and film making with Jessica and Jeff Depatie and Rick and Dr Danielle Alexander

[3:27] Intro to the filmmakers [8:47] Jess' explains how she came to want to make a film [15:40] Jeff talks about staying true to their vision [17:42] How Rick joined the project [25:03] Mythology and Psychology [31:53] Dr. Mike explains his interview [35:54] The unconscious and being stuck [39:19] The rhythm of existing [47:10] Where fitness and movement tie in [53:31] Tools to move toward Post-Traumatic Growth [1:02:06] Working with dreams [1:09:36] Periods of intentional high stress [1:23:24]...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 215

Episode 212: The Pros and Cons of Training Elite Level Professional Athletes: An Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin

[4:21] Differentiating between high-level pro athletes and high-profile athletes [7:28] Andy's first experience working with high-profile athletes [10:42] Setting expectations [17:49] The skills you must have [24:51] Two things to think about [32:26] You're not gonna be famous [38:38] Working with high-level athletes [46:53] Be clear about what you're doing this for [51:32] Ending a relationship with an athlete [59:11] Resource limitations Connect with Dr. Galpin: Rapid Health Optimization Websi...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 214

Episode 210: Flex Diet Certification Frequently Asked Questions

[1:34] Is the Flex Diet Cert helpful if I use macros for coaching? [3:38] Is the Flex Diet Cert too technical for me? [6:07] How long is the Flex Diet Cert? [9:10] Is the Flex Diet Cert all theory, or do you actually show me how to apply it? [13:28] Have the concepts been tested in the real world? [17:56] Is there more advanced material available? [21:08] Is the Flex Diet Cert approved for CEUs?

Jun 11, 202323 minEp. 212

Episode 209: How to achieve your fat loss goals while not overly restrictive: an interview with the author of “You Can’t Screw This Up,” Adam Bornstein

[6:35] Adam's current passionate project [11:34] The challenges of social media and misinformation [18:58] Dieting constructs [29:14] Why the goal is never 100% compliance [31:38] Starting with the foundation [41:35] Fat-loss plans [46:15] What works for the average person [52:07] Why you don't need to give up foods you love Connect with Adam: Cantscrewthisup.com Instagram Twitter About Adam: "Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author who is rewriting the rules of nutrition and fitne...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 211

Episode 207: Driving client progress with effective nutrition and coaching: An interview with Aram Grigorian

[8:01] Allowing for discomfort [10:26] Aram's problem with academia [17:26] Disseminating research down to what matters for your client [21:18] Metabolic flexibility [27:49] Context in dieting [32:34] Variety in food choices [39:40] Compliance and human psychology [49:04] Fat as a fuel source [53:59] The flaws in tracking input and output [1:08:36] Humans are robust [1:18:40] Coach as a translator Connect with Aram: Inst agram Website Podcast Referenced link: ISSN Meeting June 15-17 ....

May 29, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 209

Episode 206: Advanced recovery tactics and more: An interview with elite athlete coach Justin Kavanaugh

[6:54] Experience with Coach Catalyst [11:05] AI and coaching [20:54] Coach Kav's favorite coaching lesson [25:09] Applying life experiences to your coaching [31:45] DIfferent modalities of recovery [36:50] Sleep quality vs. quantity [40:35] How elite athletes figure out what works [45:10] Cold water immersion and hypertrophy [50:51] Thoughts on Wim Hoff breathing, acupuncture, TENS, and natural stones [57:04} PEMF mats and other stem units [1:04:59] Red light therapy, oils, the Rife machine, an...

May 22, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 208

Episode 205: Can more micronutrition via a blue green algae supplement increase your health? An interview with Daniel Spencer of Soluz

[8:54] Daniel's background in health and fitness [11:58] Where Daniel harvests blue-green algae [17:50] The micronutrient value of blue-green algae and mushrooms [26:18] What's in AFA [29:42] Connecting with food [34:59] Flex Diet Cert concepts [45:02] Connecting to the body's needs [49:46] How to dose AFA [52:15] Is there research on the product? [1:00:02] Quality control Where to find more information on Daniel and Saluz's supplements: Website Instagram Facebook Use discount code DRMIKE for 20...

May 15, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 207

Episode 204: Extremes in physiology- how they can help you perform better today: An interview with Dr. Brent Ruby

[9:15] Dr. Ruby's background and research work [13:19] Lab work vs. fieldwork [17:07] Ultra-endurance hydration and fuel [26:38 The gut as rate-limiter [31:45] Limits with using doubly-labeled water [40:21] Slowing muscle glycogen use [50:56] Recovery and environment temperature [53:58] Lactate pet peeves [59:37] Dr. Ruby's thoughts on cold water immersion and saunas [1:05:06] Research with firefighters Connect with Dr. Ruby University of Montana Facebook Wrango and Banjo website About Dr. Ruby:...

May 08, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 206

Episode 203: Mind, Muscle, and Metabolism: An interview with Dr. Jade Teta from Next Level Human

[5:17] Social media marketing [9:12] Customer-based language [14:33] Individualizing health plans [23:21] Investing in certifications [28:16] Dr. Teta's holistic background [42:51] Psychedelics for habit change [54:50] Learning through suffering Connect with Dr. Jade Teta: Website Instagram Podcast About Dr. Jade Teta "I have a degree in biochemistry, and I am a practitioner of naturopathic medicine. Although, my friends give me a hard time for never referring to myself as "Doctor." I guess I al...

May 01, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 205

Episode 202: Cold water immersion and the body's regulation systems: An interview with Dr. Dwayne Jackson

[12:13] Dr. Jackson's research on cold-water swimming [20:26] Some of those results [25:00] Competition between cardiovascular reflexes and thermal reflexes [29:51] Blood flow and thermal regulation [31:21] Research on space flight and blood pressure regulation [40:13} Why Dr. Jackson loves academia [48:31} The downside of academia [51:41] Making research useful [1:03:55] What Dr. Jackson is working on Connect with Dr. Jackson: Website Instagram About Dr. Jackson: Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad,...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 204

Episode 201: Coaching clients to look and feel their best: An interview with Lacey Dunn, RD

[4:13] General screening questions for new clients [8:15] Measuring stress [14:14] The psychological aspects of training [28:00] What types of testing Lacey prefers [34:43] Metabolic adaptation [40:15] Feeling good and looking good [45:27] Reframing your identity [53:06] How to get your blood work done and what to do Connect with Lacey: Instagram Website Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony About Lacey: I'm a functional medicine dietitian with a fiery passion for helping women feel and look their v...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 203

Episode 200: How to Coach Clients From Athletes to Gen Pop Using Macros and More: An interview with Eve Guzman

[2:29] Eve's talk at the Real Coaches Summit called "A Lot to Lose" [7:08] Eve's experience with obesity [10:51] How she started losing weight [18:23] The impetus for change [26:02] Where Eve tells clients to start [32:19] Guidance on macro tracking [36:49] When the benefits of walking start to taper [40:05] Making small changes [51:59] Mentally accepting physical changes Connect with Eve: Instagram Macro Mentorship on Instagram Transformation Academy Website Referenced link: Purchase Recordings...

Apr 11, 202359 minEp. 202

Episode 199: The Neurology of Movement, Exercise and Training - An Interview with Coach Dan Fichter of WannaGetFast

[5:03] Willingness to fail [9:19] Learning from others in the industry [14:47] Reducing the threat and moving without compensatory patterns [20:24] Fixing patterns from a neurological standpoint [27:39] Why not to get married to a system [31:15] The bird test [35:42] Convergence exercises. [43:00 Eyes and feet for upright posture [55:38} Dan and cold water immersion [1:03:02] How close can humans get to hibernation for sleep Connect with Dan: Website Referenced Link: S2_EP_12: Interview with Dr ...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 201

Episode 198: The role of hormones in health and exercise performance: An interview with Mike Mahler

[2:14] Why should people care about their hormones and what are the starting points? [7:14] What matters when reading testosterone levels [14:06] How diet can affect free testosterone [20:39] How head injuries affect hormones [25:25] The importance of sleep [31:13] What gets you the most bang for your buck health-wise [37:24] What Mike does on vacation [42:02] Recreation as exercise [52:37] Why every gym session doesn't need to be max effort [1:04:20] Transfer effect [1:12:42] Mike and Mike talk...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 200

Only for the Hardcore: Breathing and Respiratory Physiology At Rest and During Exercise- Q and A

Learn more in pillar 4 of the Physiologic Flexibility Cert HERE . The main questions are - What do we mean by oxygen delivery and oxygen saturation, and what is the relationship? - Do we actually need to bring in MORE oxygen during exercise via respiration? What does efficiency of breathing look like? - What happens to CO2 levels during exercise, are we offloading too much? - What does “increased oxygen delivery” actually look like compared to sub-optimal oxygen delivery? Aerobic vs. anaerobic. ...

Mar 22, 202320 minEp. 198

Episode 197: The Ultimate Guide to Online Fitness Business Dos and Don'ts - An Interview with Chris and Eric Martinez

[5:20] What were some of the differences when going to online training vs. traditional? [7:36] How online training has evolved [15:07] Where Coaches Eric and Chris start when building an online program [18:43] Coach Eric explains clients want HUV [25:02] Setting boundaries [33:58] 15-minute discovery calls [36:08] Setting prices [42:07] Setting up online assessments and check-ins [51:03] Setting expectations and arranging payment [55:17] Should you train someone in person before moving online? F...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 197

Episode 196: The Truth about Cold Water Immersion and Your Metabolism + The Phys Flex Cert is now open

[1:13] Overview of the Physiologic Flexibility Certification [5:53] How does CWI increase metabolism? [6:44] Review of Google articles on CWI [11:06] How much does metabolic rate increase? [25:08] Where did the number 350% come from? [32:15] What is the realistic rate of calories being burned? [36:06] When is CWI useful? References: Greenwood, A., & Gillette, C. (2017). Effect of Cold Water Immersion on Metabolic Rate in Humans. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 5 (2),...

Mar 20, 202341 minEp. 196

Episode 195: All about ketone supplements, the good, the bad, and the still unknown:An interview with Dr. Brianna Stubbs

[5:41] Keto bodies and their effects on ageing [7:54] Research on ester supplementation on cyclists [19:37] Where do ketones rank as a fuel source? [26:35] Ketones and the liver [35:53] Ketones and performance [41:30] The types of ketone supplements and their brand names [1:10:09} Do ketones have protective benefits for the brain? [1:17:06] Work to improve taste and flavor [1:21:50] Research on use of ketones during heart failure Find Dr. Stubbs: Twitter About Dr. Stubbs: Brianna Stubbs currentl...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 195

Episode 194: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Compounds: an interview with Psychedelic Researcher Rebekah Senanayake

[7:15] Intro to Rebekah's research on medicinal plants in Peru [11:48] Differences and similarities with LSD and ayahuasca [18:57] First steps in finding a guide [22:44] What to consider [24:28] Dr. Mike's experience [31:42] Ayahuasca's components [42:26] Advice for people new to the experience [50:35] The brewing process [54:52] What it would take to move toward legalization Connect with Rebekah: Twitter About Rebekah: Rebekah's research is interested in the relationship between culture, altere...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 194

Episode 193: My 5 Take Aways from the Raise the Bar Seminar 2023 in Dallas TX

[2:19] Going to live events [6:37] What more happens in person [8:54] Talks I enjoyed [13:11] Tips for running an online training business Referenced links: Flex Diet Podcast Episode 188 : Why fitness seminars are worth the expense and how to make the most out of them: An interview with Ali Gilbert Fitness Insider Newsletter Gonzo Grip Training with Adam Glass Physiological Flexibility Certification...

Mar 05, 202317 minEp. 193

Episode 192: Top 3 Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Exercise Routine: An interview with Mike Kurkowski from The Strength Connection

[3:33] How Mike got into kettlebells [10:26] What kettlebells were first like [13:26] Kettlebells during the pandemic [19:51] How Mike trains people to use kettlebells in a workout [29:09] Teaching the kettlebell swing [35:04] A tip for kettlebell snatches [41:25] Going back to the goal - what are you trying to achieve? [47:01] Mike's top 3 kettlebell exercises [51:36] Download Mike's e-book, "One Day Strength Challenge" Connect with Mike: Website Facebook The Strength Connection Facebook Group ...

Feb 27, 202357 minEp. 192

Episode 191: Lessons from Lifting (to apply to your life and business) : An Interview with Brian Grasso

[3:59] Discipline as a skill [8:29] Don't wait for motivation [17:02] Research vs. experience [20:33] Know what you're willing to sacrafice [28:17] Over and under-estimating what you're capable of [36:00] Recovery [41:31] Predictive performance Find Brian: Facebook Website About Brian: Brian founded and served as CEO for one of the largest fitness and sport education organizations in the world from 2002 – 2011. While working as a Performance Coach for Olympic, Professional and National Team athl...

Feb 21, 202349 minEp. 191

Episode 190: Let’s Get Woo Woo - From Physics To Scientific Testing To Exercise Performance with Ian Mitchell of Wizard Sciences

[6:37] Quantum biology and experiment design [27:20] Asking the right questions [35:36] Cognitive neuroscience [50:19] Meditation [1:02:10] Humans are drawn to extremes [1:14:07] Wizard Sciences and solving specific problems Connect with Ian: Instagram Wizard Sciences Instagram Ian Mitchell Wizard Sciences 15% Product Discount, Note: this is not an affiliate link and i make no money on it, as i wanted to stay impartial. I would love to hear your data, though, so hit me up. About Ian: Ian is an i...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 190

Episode 189: All you ever wanted to now about creatine supplementation and exercise with Dr. Creatine aka Dr. Scott Forbes

[6:23] How Dr. Forbes became interested in creatine [8:25] Research on L-arginine [15:46] Creatine 101 [22:30} Should you consider bodyweight in creating dosing? [32:10] Creatine and muscle gain [39:27] Male/female comparisons [52:04] Forms of creatine and the best kind to take [5407] Creatine and the brain [1:02:21] Potential risks and benefits [1:05:09] Anything coming that compares to creatine? Connect with Dr. Forbes: Instagram ForbesS@brandonu.ca Creatine Course About Dr. Forbes: Dr. Scott ...

Feb 07, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 189

Episode 188: Why fitness seminars are worth the expense and how to make the most out of them: An interview with Ali Gilbert

[11:22] Why should you go to a live event? [22:39] Why the expense is worth it [25:40] The energizing effect [30:52] Making more progress is a short period of time [38:39] Tips for talking to speakers [44:47] Planning your year to spend wisely [51:27] Where you can find Ali speaking Connect with Ali: Instagram: @thealigilbert Website Silverback Summit Upcoming Conferences: Raise the Bar NeuroSports Conference Real Coaches Summit 2023 About Ali: Ali graduated Springfield College in 2003 with a de...

Jan 30, 20231 hrEp. 188

Episode 187: Improving physical and mental strength: an Interview with Matt DesRoches from the Oxidative Potential Podcast

[6:07] How Matt got interested in physiology [16:17] Why it's good to be wrong sometimes [23:31] Matt on training grip [33:17] Thinking about strength and how you actually get stronger [45:31] Aging and longevity [54:19] Matt on massage and handling stress [1:07:59] Coaching and awareness [1:10:45] Violent consistency [1:28:10} Dealing with distractions [1:36:02] MMA and UFC [1:44:03] Planning for productivity Find Matt: Oxidative Potential Podcast Instagram: Resilience HP Dr. Mike's Upcoming Co...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 187

Episode 186: How the Myofascial System Affects Movement: An Interview with Lauri Nemetz

[4:34] Working in a cadaver lab and unexpected findings [18:40] Asymmetry in the body and in professional athletes [24:19] How we shape what's around us and what's around us shapes us [32:10] Curiosity in life and movement [40:37] The importance of making mistakes [48:18] Flexion and extension [52:39] Defining fascia [56:48] Why fascia has been ignored [1:06:21] Teaching origin and insertion [1:22:52] Can fascia be changed structurally? [1:30:31 Hands-on fascia work [1:33:42] Can fascia hold emo...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 186
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