

The Performance Nutrition Podcast
Dr. Marc Bubbs
Connecting you with world-leading experts in performance nutrition and the latest evidence-based research to level up your team sport, endurance, physique and weight-making sport nutrition.
The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.
The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.
Episodes
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Dec 30, 2019 • 57min
S3E39: Uncovering Your Unique Ability and Becoming a Change Maker w Dr. John Berardi, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 39, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. John Berardi, PhD, co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company.
LINKS DR. BERARDI'S WORK:
Website: https://www.changemakeracademy.com/
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
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Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
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BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Dec 13, 2019 • 40min
S3E38: CBD, Endocannabinoids and Impacts on Pain & Inflammation w/ Steve Ottersberg, MS
Season 3, Episode 38
Dr. Bubbs interviews Steve Ottersberg, MS, a research biochemist to talk all things CBD: the evolutionary background of the endocannabinoid system and the different functions of CB1 and CB2. He also discusses how CBD impact inflammation, the potential for CBD for head trauma and pain in professional sports, as well as the role of omega-6 to omega-3 balance in the endocannabinoid system.
LINKS OTTERSBERG WORK:
Website: https://www.drnasha.com/steve-ottersberg/
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
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Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
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FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
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Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Dec 1, 2019 • 55min
S3E37: Food Environment, Empowered Eating & Deep Health w Dr. Krista-Scott Dixon, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 37, Dr. Bubbs interviews Precision Nutrition Curriculum Director Dr. Krista-Scott Dixon, PhD, to talk about the challenges in the complex world of helping clients integrate nutritional changes.
LINKS DR. SCOTT-DIXON'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stumptuous
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
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Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
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FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
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Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Nov 22, 2019 • 54min
S3E36: Life In Pro Football, Plant-Based Nutrition & Adaptability w Marc Brouillette
In Season 3, Episode 36 Dr. Bubbs interviews former professional football player Marc Brouillette to discuss what it was like to transition like from collegiate football in Canada to the pros, if nutrition had a big influence on his regime during his career and his supplementation strategies for performance and recovery.
LINKS MARCO'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOBrouillette
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Nov 14, 2019 • 45min
S3E35: Seasonal Changes in Hormone & Nutrient Biomarkers in College Soccer w/ Dr. Alan Walker, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 35 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Alan Walker PhD whose research is focused on the effects energy expenditure and workload have on biomarkers in athletes.
LINKS TO DR. WALKER'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanWalker_GG
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Nov 6, 2019 • 38min
S3E34: Neuroscience, Brain Agility & Unlocking The Source w/ Dr. Tara Swart MD, PhD
In Season 3, Episode 34 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD. Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, leadership coach, award-winning author and a medical doctor.
LINKS TO DR. SWART'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraSwart
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Oct 28, 2019 • 49min
S3E33: Nutrition, Physical Development & Champion’s Mindset in Pro Baseball w/ Xan Barksdale
In Season 3, Episode 33 Dr. Bubbs interviews baseball performance consultant Xan Barksdale. A baseball coach with Team USA and former professional baseball player, Xan shares his sporting background and how training and physical preparation has changed over the last 20 years.
LINKS TO XAN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xanbarksdale
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Oct 15, 2019 • 54min
S3E32: Athlete Preparation, Recovery & Mindset in the NBA w/ Ben Kenyon
In Season 3, Episode 32 Dr. Bubbs interviews Ben Kenyon, performance coach with the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers to discuss his journey to working in professional sport, the importance of relationships and building up the ‘trust jar’, the value of routine in skill development, and how core values translate to high performance.
LINKS TO BEN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ben_kenyon_
EPISODE SPONSOR: Progressive Vitamins
Use promo code BUBBS to save 10% at checkout
https://www.progressivenutritional.com
Listen to the PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: https://drbubbs.com/
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Oct 6, 2019 • 59min
S3E31: Caffeine, Coffee & Impacts on Strength, Endurance & Body Comp w/ 6 World Experts
Season 3, Episode 31 Dr. Bubbs interviews expert coaches, practitioners and researchers on all things caffeine.
- Jozo Grgic, PhD(c): the effects of caffeine on resistance training - Stu Phillips, PhD impacts of caffeine supplementation on exercise.
- Dr. Nanci Guest, PhD, genetics, caffeine metabolism and endurance training
- Dr. Eric Helms, PhD talks caffeine, bodybuilding and improving body composition
- Dr. Andrew Chappell, PhD from England shares his research on the caffeine habits of elite British bodybuilders.
- Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD shares his research on the effects of caffeine on sleep in professional rugby players in Australia.
WATCH PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind

Sep 20, 2019 • 51min
S3E30: Energy Expenditure, Polyphenols & Travel Nutrition in Pro Rugby w/ Dr. James Morehen PhD
In Season 3, Episode 30 Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. James Morehen PhD, performance nutritionist with a research background in rugby league and currently working for the English Football Association.
LINKS DR. MOREHEN'S WORK:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/James_Morehen
WATCH PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
FOLLOW DR BUBBS:
Instagram: - www.instagram.com/drbubbs/h... - www.instagram.com/theathletee...
Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs
Website: DrBubbs.com
BOOKS:
PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)
PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind


