Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition and coach to elite athletes across CrossFit, MMA, and the Olympics. We dive into Performance VS Aesthetics, Calorie Needs, and Gut Health’s Role in Performance and Physique

Dr. Mike shares powerful insights from working with athletes who eat up to 6,000+ calories a day and how general population clients can hit a plateau just trying to survive on 1,400. We get into how the menstrual cycle impacts training, the importance of sleep for adaptation, the realities of hypothyroidism and blood work, and why ultra-clean eating can sometimes backfire for high performers.

If you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes fuel or felt confused by what “healthy eating” really means for your body, this episode is a must-listen.

Let’s talk about:

Introduction to Dr. Mike
Zone & Paleo Diets
Pros and Cons of Paleo Diet
Coaching
Genetics vs. Lifestyle for Body Fat & Performance Tolerance
Sleep, Training, Menstrual Cycle
Cycle Phases, Cravings, and Training Implications
Signs of Under-Recovery & Nutrition Coaching Checklist
Nutrition Periodization for Athletes
Body Comp vs. Athlete Nutrition Differences
Levine Study & NEAT
Maintenance Calories
Dr. Mike’s Personal Training and Nutrition Approach
Where to Find Dr. Mike

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