Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr. Stacy Sims — internationally renowned exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and passionate advocate for women in sport. Stacy has been instrumental in changing the narrative around female physiology in the training world, coining the now widely quoted phrase: “Women are not small men.” In this conversation, we go deeper i...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 358
Puffy face? Puffy body? Puffy mood? 😩 In this episode, we get into why you feel swollen—especially after a big workout, a salty meal, or adding creatine to your supplement stack. Let’s clear the confusion between water retention, swelling, and inflammation—and why they’re not the same thing. I’ll also answer: Why your weight goes UP after a long hike Whether creatine makes you “smooth” or “swole” How to feel less puffy, faster Why your cycle might be making it worse This is one for anyone who's...
Apr 27, 2025•18 min•Ep. 357
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Christine Houghton — a trailblazer in the field of Nutritional Biochemistry and Nutrigenomics. Christine’s work sits at the intersection of clinical nutrition, molecular biology, and lifestyle med...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 356
In this episode, Mikki breaks down exactly what happens when you overeat — whether it’s Easter, a birthday, or just a big weekend — and why it's not the catastrophe it often feels like. She explains how your body processes a binge (hint: it’s mostly water, not fat), why you don’t need to panic, and how to reset both physically and mentally without falling into a shame spiral. Mikki shares practical steps to stabilise your blood sugar, mindset, and habits in the days after, helping you move forwa...
Apr 20, 2025•14 min•Ep. 355
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr. Matt Budoff – a world-renowned cardiologist and researcher who has spent decades at the forefront of cardiovascular imaging and prevention. Known for his pioneering work in coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring and computed tomography angiography (CCTA), Dr. Budoff has helped transform how we detect and assess heart disease ris...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Ep. 354
Sign up to the vegetarian fat loss webinar 👉 https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/vegetarian-fatloss-webinar In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki dives deep into the nuances of optimising a vegetarian diet for fat loss — a topic that’s often overlooked but hugely important for those wanting to maintain muscle mass, support metabolism, and get leaner without meat. She breaks down why plant-based diets can make fat loss more challenging and highlights the key “metabolic nutrients” that are often lacki...
Apr 13, 2025•22 min•Ep. 353
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Cliff Harvey, fan favourite, to talk about the ketogenic diet, diet trends, energy expenditure and calories and just… a whole lot related to this. As always, not to be missed. Cliff Harvey, PhD, is...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 352
Think high ferritin just means you're iron-loaded? Not so fast. In this episode, I unpack what elevated ferritin really means, how to tell if it's iron overload or inflammation, and what steps to take next. We cover: What ferritin is (and isn’t) The difference between iron overload and inflammation Key lab markers to look at beyond ferritin Lifestyle, dietary, and supplement strategies to bring levels down safely Whether you're dealing with fatigue, metabolic issues, or puzzling lab results—this...
Apr 06, 2025•24 min•Ep. 351
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Nina Teicholz, Ph.D.—science journalist, bestselling author of The Big Fat Surprise , and Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition. In this conversation, Nina sheds light on one of the most under-acknowledged crises in public health: the fragile scientific foundation of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. In essence, nutrition scienc...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 350
Mar 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 349
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on tht podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Philip Prins on his latest study investigating the role of carbohydrate in endurance performance. They discuss the study, Mikki’s own experience in her recent stage run event and al...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 348
Mar 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 347
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to omega-3 expert Greg Peoples to unpack the science behind these essential fats and their impact on health and performance. They discuss the differences between DHA, EPA, and pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), the best dietary sources—including the surprising mention of tuna—and what an optimal Omega-3 Index looks like. Greg also explai...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 346
Mar 16, 2025•19 min•Ep. 345
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Paul Reynolds about the effects of vaping on health, particularly its impact on inflammation, cancer risk, and pregnancy outcomes. Dr Reynolds, whose background is in lung development and disease,...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 344
Mar 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 343
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Kent Johns—former broadcaster turned health coach—about a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant in today’s high-pressure world: burnout. Having worked extensively with executives and professionals, Kent has seen firsthand the common patterns that lead high-achievers to the brink of exhaustion. In this conversation, Kent share...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 342
https://southernlakesultra.com/ https://thatsit.nz/ Contact Mikki: https://mikkiwilliden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order...
Mar 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 341
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr. Alex Bartle all about sleep. Dr. Bartle, a leading sleep specialist, shares insights into the key habits that make the biggest difference in sleep quality, the science behind sleep stages, and th...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 340
Feb 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 339
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr. James Dorling, a researcher whose work challenges many of the traditional assumptions around energy expenditure, weight loss, and personalised nutrition. Dr. Dorling’s research spans multiple large-scale studies, including the E-MECHANIC trial, which revealed that traditional metabolic equations often overestimate energy burn—p...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 338
Feb 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 337
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Tony Botaugy, for a robust discussion around fuelling for different athletes and different contexts. They also discuss low energy availability and the prevalence of relative energy ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 336
Feb 09, 2025•23 min•Ep. 335
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Today on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr. Dom D’Agostino, a leading researcher in metabolic health, ketogenic diets, and performance optimization. Dom has been at the forefront of exploring how nutrition—particularly low-carb and ketogenic strategies—impacts brain health, endurance performance, cancer metabolism, and longevity. In this episode, he and Mikki dive into two m...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 334
Feb 02, 2025•18 min•Ep. 333
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Today on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Kristi Storoschuk, a passionate researcher, science communicator, and PhD candidate at Queen’s University. Kristi’s research focuses on exercise physiology, metabolic health, and the fascinating world of...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 332
https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/ Contact Mikki: https://mikkiwilliden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order...
Jan 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 331
Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks with Dr. Paul Laursen , renowned sports scientist, endurance coach, and co-founder of Athletica AI. Dr. Laursen has been at the forefront of endurance research, particularly in exploring the evolving role of carbohydrates in fueling elite and age-group athletes. Together, they dive into the science and practical application of high-ca...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 330
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11703406/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7871530/ Contact Mikki: https://mikkiwilliden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order...
Jan 19, 2025•24 min•Ep. 329
