Flex Diet Podcast

[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.

[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