

Flex Diet Podcast
Dr. Mike T Nelson
Dr. Mike T Nelson gets geeky with the latest research and scientific findings in the fitness world. Visit www.flexdiet.com to get Flex Diet Certified and www.miketnelson.com for more geeky goodness.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 1h 16min
S2_EP_29 How to Recover Faster and Be More Resilient via Sleep and Sports Supplements with Dr Greg Potter
Dr. Potter's background and current roleSleep's effects on the brainREM sleep for motor learningLucid dreamingPTSD, trauma, TBI, and sleepCreatine supplementation, sleep, and healthOther supplement science and recommendationsBe careful when choosing your supplementsWhere to find Dr. Greg Potter:Resilient Nutrition Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Resilient NutritionInstagram | Twitter | LinkedinGreg Potter PhDThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.

Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 27min
S2_EP_28 High Flux Model and More for Fat Loss and Client Coaching, an interview with Dean Guedo and Jeb Johnston of StrongerU
Deb, Jean, and Dr. Mike talk about the state of the industry in light of the pandemicThe high flux modelLearning how to get out of the low-calorie mindsetThe importance of steps and energy expenditurePeople react to food differentlyStudy in AmishThe role of recreation apart from trainingManaging prioritiesThe power of knowing your motivatorThere's no getting around hard workFind Dean on IG: geudo.power or The Pump Podcast on YoutubeFind Jeb on foodonthemind.comThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 5min
S2_EP_27 The Ph.D. Process, RPR, and Cutting Edge Psychology: an interview with Precision Nutrition's Head Strength and Sport Psychology coach Dr Adam Feit
Discussion of the Ph.D. processResearch limitations and strugglesReflexive Performance Reset (RPR)The imperfect role of science in answering questionsSport and exercise psychology (Dr. Feit’s dissertation)The role of the coach in directing their client's mindsetOne surprise from Dr. Feit’s researchFind Dr. Feit on Facebook: Adam Feit, IG: @aefeit, Twitter: a_feit, and email: aefeit@gmail.comThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.

Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2_EP_26 Useful Tips for Fitness Trainers and Their Clients: Interview with coach Lee Boyce
Managing training through COVID restrictionsEncouraging client independenceThe role the personal trainer can playFitness culture and the hardcore or die aspectTradeoffs in fitnessTips for changing up training to correct for bad formUsing video for analysisFind Lee on FB, IG, and Twitter @coachleeboyce or leeboyce.com.The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.

Nov 30, 2020 • 15min
S2_EP_25_ Holiday Weight Loss Tips - Why Do People Overeat and What To Do
How not to gain weight between November and January.Two letters: H and H - hedonic and homeostaticAwarenessCombine the best of hedonic and homeostatic

Nov 16, 2020 • 28min
S2_EP_24_The 4 Aspects of Physiologic Flexibility for Enhanced Recovery, Anti-fragility, and Robustness with Dr Mike T Nelson
Beginnings of metabolic flexibility researchWhere the idea of physiologic flexibility came fromCan we transfer the idea of metabolic flexibility to our physiology?Apply stress to the system, does the system get better?What systems in the body have to be regulated or you'll be in a world of hurt?Body temperaturepHBlood glucoseOxygen and CO2How improvements in each contributes to being a more robust humanGo to flexdiet.com to get on the newsletter. If you're listening after Nov. 16, 2020, you can join the waitlist.

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 19min
S2_EP_23_Cranial Face Structures, Nasal Breathing, Orthodontics, Tongue Position, and More Unlikely Performance Limiters: Interview with Zac Cupples
How Jodie avoided denturesZac’s background and how he got into this fieldWhat proper mouth structure should beThe connection between sleep and mouth structureThe connection between ADHD and other behavior issues and airwayWhat to ask for with a sleep studyAt home sleep apnea testing: Watch-PATAddressing oral posture sooner rather than laterHow much can you changeIt takes a team to be fully optimizedRecommendations on what to do and where to goIsleephst.com (hst10 - 10% discount code): get the Watch-PAT 1.zaccupples.comThis podcast is brought to you by The Flex Diet Cert. Get ono the daily newsletter to also secure your post for the next round at flexdiet.com.

Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 9min
S2_EP_22_The Neurology of Performance, Physiology, and Life with Dr Chris Chris Friesen
Introduction to Dr. FriesenHow he uses neurofeedback to help people learn to regulate their brains (examples with ADHD and anxiety)How personality traits matter for arousal, motivation and performance5 personality dimensionsThe importance fo physiological, psychological and neurological flexibilityTraining to enhance your capacity to be a more robust humanHow we are losing heartinessDr. Friesen’s top three recommendationsPain vs. sufferingHow action creates changeCheck out Dr. Friesen’s book, “Achieve: Find out who you are, what you really want and how to make it happen”friesenperformance.comniagraneuropsychology.comFacebook: @FriesenPerformanceThis podcast is brought to you by The Flex Diet Cert. Get ono the daily newsletter to also secure your post for the next round at flexdiet.com.

Oct 26, 2020 • 32min
S2_EP_21_Anders from Barbell Shrugged Joins With A Huge Announcement
How the deal with Walmart startedAnders’ John Cena connection and experience with Fit OpsHow they spent all of Quarantine coming up with a training program for the masses and learning the Walmart systemThey hit the shelves in 12 Walmart stores Nov. 6 - right next to the supplements.Six weeks of programming for less than $10.Ability to adapt the e-bookHopes for the programsProviding solid info for those who otherwise wouldn’t know where to goWill be on walmart.com

Oct 19, 2020 • 22min
S2_EP_20_7 Reasons to do an AM Walk for Recovery
Fasted cardioLow insulinLow effortIncrease blood flow for recoveryEye movementOptic FlowSunlightThis podcast is brought to you by The Flex Diet Cert. Get on the daily newsletter to also secure your spot for the next round at www.flexdiet.com