Flex Diet Podcast

[11:36] Online nutrition coaching while traveling[16:09] Do you think new coaches need in-person training experience?[18:53] How do you handle the movement aspect online?[25:28] The limitations to being online[28:25] How did you transition from software development to online training?[39:07] The importance of effective communication and managing expectations[45:06] Aaron and Jackson's program[52:16] The dissemination of actionable information vs. available informationConnect with Aaron:InstagramAaron and Jason's Online Coaching CourseStraker NutritionDr. Mike's Flex Diet Mentorship Program:Application

[0:38] Intro to Dr. Scotty[8:19] How CO2 may be related to anxiety[18:35] How breathing is related to performance[23:45] Respiratory variability[34:37] Is over-breathing a trained response?[39:16] How to get more physiologic headroom[48:46] How breathing and performance relate to HRV[1:02:56] Human dynamic response[1:05:02] Tips for down-regulation[1:10:57] Favorite bandsConnect with Dr. Scotty Butcher:InstagramWebsiteReferenced link:Flex Diet Podcast S2 Ep 13: Interview with James Nestor, author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”About Dr. Scotty Butcher:I have been a Physical Therapist for 25 years and a University Professor for 15. I have advanced training in strength coaching, wellness coaching, mindfulness, meditation, clinical exercise physiology, and applied biofeedback. I practice, study, and teach strength training, biofeedback, exercise recovery methodology, and mindfulness. I have been fortunate to be able to pass my knowledge and skills on to others locally and across the globe.

[2:50] Juliet on season-based podcasts[7:43] Lessons from working with elite athletes[12:04] Juliet's first run-in with diet culture[21:17] Basic principles of nutrition and health[30:26] Overlooked tips on sleep[41:27] Fitness trackers, alcohol, food, and sleep[49:15] The single most important factor to track[58:41] Walking and all-cause mortality rates[1:04:21] Behaviors with compounding interestConnect with Juliet:BuilttoMove.comInstagram Referenced link:Northeast Coaches SummitUse discount code NELSON100 for $100 off the regular price of the ticketsAbout Juliet:Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Ready State, and the former co-founder and CEO of San Francisco CrossFit. She is co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and was a professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles. 

[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] How to support the filmSupport Dark Night of the Soul:Kickstarter campaignConnect with Rick, Dr Dee, Jeff, and Jess:Rick Alexander websiteDr Danielle Alexander websiteThe Special Forces Experience (Jeff)Shadow Work Library Podcast (Jess)Prior Flex Diet Podcast Episodes:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness is Your Entire Identity - An interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis (Alexander)Flex Diet Podcast S2, Ep 49: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness Is Your Entire Identity – An Interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis by Dr. Mike T Nelson

[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 limitationsConnect with Dr. Galpin:Rapid Health OptimizationWebsite and link to Huberman Lab Guest SeriesInstagramYouTubeTwitterReferenced Links:ISSN Meeting June 15-17.Flex Diet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides -- Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan GreeneFlex Diet Podcast Episode 11: Doc & Doc - Interview with Dr. Andy GalpinAbout Dr. Galpin:Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. 

Brief summary of the Flex Diet Certification

[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?

[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 loveConnect with Adam:Cantscrewthisup.comInstagramTwitterAbout Adam:"Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author who is rewriting the rules of nutrition and fitness. Bornstein is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Born Fitness. The former Men's Health fitness and nutrition editor and editorial director of Livestrong.com has seen a lot of trends come and go, and then something became clear: diet plans are designed to make you screw up. He wants to change that with his latest book."

[1:13] Money-back guarantee[2:42] Why I designed the Flex Diet Cert[4:55] Preparing clients for flexibility[7:56] The concepts have been thoroughly tested[10:44] Expert interviews[12:01] I'm available to answer your questions

[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 translatorConnect with Aram:InstagramWebsitePodcastReferenced link:ISSN Meeting June 15-17.