Flex Diet Podcast

[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.

[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, and peptides[1:18:43} Looking near and far[1:28:48] The power of disconnectingConnect with Coach KavThe Art and Science.of Speed Training certificationInstagramReferenced links:Coach CatalystStronger ExpertsFlex DIet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides -- Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan GreeneMiraMateDolphin Neurostim

[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 controlWhere to find more information on Daniel and Saluz's supplements:WebsiteInstagramFacebookUse discount code DRMIKE for 20% off your purchase. Note: I do not make money from sharing this link.Referenced Links:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 190: Let's Get Woo Woo - From Physics to Scientific Testing to Exercise Performance with Ian Mitchell of Wizard SciencesFlex Diet Podcast Episode 142: Training for Life Outside the Fitness Industrial Complex with Chip ConradShare Health with Chip: His Experience with Saluz Algae and Energy Tincture 

[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 firefightersConnect with Dr. RubyUniversity of MontanaFacebookWrango and Banjo websiteAbout Dr. Ruby:Dr. Ruby serves as Director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism (Montana WPEM), a designated, Regents-approved research center on the University campus.  Since his time at Montana, but especially since he started the center, his research interests have included nutritional strategies during ultra-endurance work/competition, muscle metabolism during and after exercise, the use of stable isotope tracers for the measure of water turnover and energy expenditure, and issues surrounding heat stress during arduous work.  Referenced link:Flex Diet podcast 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 sufferingConnect with Dr. Jade Teta:WebsiteInstagramPodcastAbout 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 always found it too formal, have grown past the need for accolades and, depending on who you ask, some don't consider me a physician at all. Given my specialty in natural medicine, I have been called everything from "quack" to "witch doctor." Believe it or not, I take that as a compliment. The choice to go into alternative medicine was conscious and deliberate."

[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 onConnect with Dr. Jackson:WebsiteInstagramAbout Dr. Jackson:Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad, athlete, health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur. He has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in neurovascular physiology and has been educated at some of the top academic institutions in North America including University of Ottawa, the University of Western Ontario, and Yale University School of Medicine.

[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 doConnect with Lacey:InstagramWebsiteWomen's Guide to Hormonal HarmonyAbout Lacey:I'm a functional medicine dietitian with a fiery passion for helping women feel and look their very best! People call me their “Hormone Fairy Godmother” as my one mission in life is to help women go from surviving to thriving. I have an obsession for all things hormones, thyroid, gut, and metabolism. Aka- I’m a nerd. Ongoing education is a part of my every day life!

[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 changesConnect with Eve:InstagramMacro Mentorship on InstagramTransformation Academy WebsiteReferenced link:Purchase Recordings from the 2023 Real Coaches SummitAbout Eve:Eve Guzman is a nutritionist, personal trainer, business coach, public speaker, and PEOPLE Magazine 'Half Their Size' ambassador. She is the CEO of the G-Transformation Academy, a metabolism and macro nutrition coaching company which aims to help women improve their health, ditch fad diets, lose weight, and eat real food without being restricted. Through her signature Macro Nutrition Certification program, The Macro Mentorship Program, Eve also certifies personal trainers, nutritionists, and health coaches on macro-based nutrition. She has personally lost more than 150 pounds through exercise and her macro nutrition philosophy, going from obese to a nationally qualified figure competitor.

[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 sleepConnect with Dan:WebsiteReferenced Link:S2_EP_12: Interview with Dr Mike T Nelson -Steve Turns the Tables and Interviews Me TodayAbout Dan:Dan Fichter has been involved in strength and conditioning for well over 20 years, Wannagetfast became a reality in his garage in the early 2000s. With Boots on the ground in the early 90’s Dan has studied closely with some of the elites in the field of physical preparation.  Dan has a very diverse education that literally spans the globe. Dan was responsible for designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for athletes in men’s lacrosse, alpine ski, volleyball, tennis, swimming, basketball, Football, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. As a high school coach Dan has won 8 Sectional Titles in Track and Football and has coached numerous professional athletes, Olympians, and some of the most high-profile Hockey and Lacrosse players in the world.  Fichter has traveled the country lecturing to numerous NFL, MLB, NHL, on speed training, strength training, and nervous system development and how to pull these elements into a comprehensive package.  At the High School level Dan teaches fundamental postural and force absorption techniques and how it easily translates into sporting prowess and bulletproofing against injuries.  

[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 musicConnect with Mike:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeThe Live Life Aggressively Show - Spotify About Mike:Mike Mahler is a nutrition supplement designer and hormone optimization enthusiast based in Las Vegas, NV. Mike has been in the fitness industry for over twenty years and has taught workshops all over the US and overseas. His current focus is on the field of hormone optimization via nutrition, training, nutrition supplements, and lifestyle. Mike is also the author of Live Life Aggressively! What Self-Help Gurus Should Be Telling YouMike is a respected writer, known for his honest and fluff-free style, and has written over a hundred articles for publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Hardcore Muscle Magazine, Planet Muscle, Testosterone Magazine, Ironman Magazine, Ironman Magazine Japan, and Exercise Magazine For Men. Mike has also been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness UK, and CBS NewsMike is also an avid financial supporter for many charities including Project Child Save to help save kids from human trafficking, The Warrior Angels Foundation to help soldiers with PTSD due to traumatic brain injuries Voice For The Animals,  to help homeless animals and animal rights legislation, and No Dogs Left Behind to help rescue animals from the horrific dog meat trade. When you support my company you indirectly support all of these fantastic organizations and many others.