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Sara Lake is a New Zealand Registered Nutritionist with a Health Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition, both from Massey University. She has completed the 'Psychological Approaches for Weight Concerns' module with ACFED (making her a bronze level practitioner) and is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She also has qualifications in Personal Training and have been working in various sectors 'health and fitness' for nearly 25 years.For most of her working life she has been heavily involved with the food and supplement industries, working in product development, regulation and health and nutrition claims. Through this work, she has in depth knowledge and understanding of nutritional supplements, which allows her to take a targeted approach with clients where required.Sara can be reached at www.nznutritionist.com and also on instagram @nznutritionistIntuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/Evelyn Tribole: https://www.evelyntribole.com/ Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

James is a cardiologist and Medical Director of the Charles and Barbara Dubok Cardio Health & Wellness Center at Saint Luke’s Mid American Heart Institute, an enormous practice of more than 60 cardiologists. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. James has authored best-selling cardiovascular books for health professionals, including the Complete Guide to EKGs, Dyslipidemia Essentials, and Diabetes Essentials. He has also authored over 300 academic studies in the broad area of lifestyle and disease.This week we talk specifically on:how James has ended up basing his cardiology practice on lifestyle intervention who is at risk of experiencing heart issues with too much exercise (and who isn't)his recommendations for supplements to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (for athletes and non-athletes)his lifestyle recommendations for optimal healthHis own daily practice for overall health.Studies discussed:Training for longevity: the reverse J curve for exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32848273/A Pesco-Mediterranean Diet With Intermittent Fasting: JACC Review Topic of the Week https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32943166/Physical Activity, All-Cause Mortality, and Longevity of College Alumnihttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm198603063141003You can find Dr O'Keefe at: https://doctors.saintlukeskc.org/provider/James+H+O'Keefe+Jr./1458597 Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

This week Mikki chats to Anna Frost, professional mountain runner, all about her career, race and training highlights, and transitioning to coach and motherhood. We talk about the early days, how she began her career as a runner, how she trained for the longer events, her approach to training (particularly when injured) and how she coaches her athletes now. We also cover how she met her husband, Braz, and their trail running adventures business, and life as mum to Skylar.You can find Anna at Instragram: @annafrostyFacebook: @annafrostWebsite: www.frostyfootsteps.com Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

This week Mikki sits down with Craig Emmerich to discusss all things ketogenic diets. Craig is one half of the duo that make up Maria Mind Body Health and Keto-Adapt. A former structural engineer, he has spent 15 years researching the best dietary approaches to help optimise health and wellbeing, and has taken that research and, with his wife Maria, coached thousands of people to  better health, in addition to co-authoring a number of best-selling books including the Art of Fat Loss, and Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet. Craig and Maria put out a heap of free resources and recipes and share their journey of the ketogenic lifestyle with their family.On today's show, Mikki and Craig discussKetogenic diet pitfalls and where people go wrongTheir approach to a ketogenic dietA ketogenic diet for children (and why it won't stump growth and development)Protein sparing modified fastsCraigs experience with using diet and lifestyle to manage his lyme diseaseEnjoy!You can find Craig over at: https://keto-adapted.com/ You can order his books through https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Emmerich/e/B074P5JY27%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

In this episode we discuss, amongst other things: ·      Nutrition in the 1980s·      How the field has shifted ·      Mistakes elite (and other) athletes make·      Co-founding the International Society of Sports Nutrition·      Susan’s recommendations for fuelling athletic performance Dr. Susan Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition, LLC, a consulting firm on Mercer Island, Washington, and the Director of Science and Communication for Vitargo, Inc. She is also currently the High Performance Nutrition Consultant to the Seattle Storm.Dr. Kleiner has consulted with many professional teams and team members, including the Seattle Reign, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Thunderbirds and Seattle Supersonics, the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, Olympians and elite athletes in countless sports. Dr. Kleiner has authored eight books, including the bestseller The New Power Eating, The Good Mood Diet®, and The POWERFOOD Nutrition Plan. Dr. Kleiner is one of the foremost nutrition authorities on eating for strength, and her POWER EATING® program has reshaped the lives of thousands. The book is a bestseller and a leader in the field, and is now in its fifth edition and retitled The New Power Eating. Dr. Sue’s Good Mood Diet® Program arose from her observations that her clients’ moods and energy levels improved with their nutrition. The Good Mood Diet® program was featured in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and is the basis for her book, The Good Mood Diet: Feel great while you lose weight. She is a visionary educator and motivator, speaking nationally and internationally on topics in the field of nutrition, health and performance. Dr. Kleiner consults with businesses interested in applying scientific evidence to product research and development, educational marketing and growth potential. She is a sought after expert interview as well as writer in all forms of print, online and broadcast media. Dr. Kleiner’s credentials include a PhD in Nutrition and RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN certifications and honors. She is co-founder and fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a member of The American College of Sports Medicine and The National Strength and Conditioning Association.  Contact https://www.drskleiner.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Dr Stuart Gray graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in Physiology and Sports Science and subsequently completed a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Strathclyde. After post-doctoral positions at Strathclyde and Loughborough Stuart was appointed to Lectureship at the University of Aberdeen. In 2015 he took up a position in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Science (ICAMS) at the University of Glasgow.In this week’s episode, Mikki and Dr Gray talk about:·        His professional career from exercise physiology to ageing populations and the impact of omega 3s on ageing muscle.·        Dietary guideline recommendations that don’t reflect changing needs with different age groups·        The epidemiological research that shows associations between fatty fish and healthy ageing·        The animal (pre-clinical) trials that act as proof of concept of omega 3 fatty acid’s impact on muscle function and health·        The randomised clinical trials in an ageing population that show with (and without exercise) the benefit of taking omega 3 fatty acids·        The differing impact between krill oil and standard omega 3 fatty acids·        Suggested dosage of omega 3 fatty acids·        The potential mechanisms for how omega 3 fatty acids influence muscle health·        The potential for omega 3 fatty acids to really benefit those who are not healthy, including people with type 2 diabetesPapers discussed (or related to discussion):Robinson SM, Jameson KA, Batelaan SF, Martin HJ, Syddall HE, Dennison EM, Cooper C, Sayer AA; Hertfordshire Cohort Study Group. Diet and its relationship with grip strength in community-dwelling older men and women: the Hertfordshire cohort study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008 Jan;56(1):84-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01478.x. Epub 2007 Nov 15. PMID: 18005355; PMCID: PMC2493054.Da Boit M, Sibson R, Sivasubramaniam S, Meakin JR, Greig CA, Aspden RM, Thies F, Jeromson S, Hamilton DL, Speakman JR, Hambly C, Mangoni AA, Preston T, Gray SR. Sex differences in the effect of fish-oil supplementation on the adaptive response to resistance exercise training in older people: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jan;105(1):151-158. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.116.140780. Epub 2016 Nov 16. PMID: 27852617; PMCID: PMC5183731.Da Boit M, Mastalurova I, Brazaite G, McGovern N, Thompson K, Gray SR. The Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Markers of Immune Function. PLoS One. 2015 Sep 25;10(9):e0139174. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139174. PMID: 26407095; PMCID: PMC4583249.Kamolrat T, Gray SR, Thivierge MC. Fish oil positively regulates anabolic signalling alongside an increase in whole-body gluconeogenesis in ageing skeletal muscle. Eur J Nutr. 2013 Mar;52(2):647-57. doi: 10.1007/s00394-012-0368-7. Epub 2012 May 13.PMID: 22581256.McGlory, C., Calder, P. C., & Nunes, E. A. (2019). The Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Skeletal Muscle Protein Turnover in Health, Disuse, and Disease. Frontiers in nutrition, 6, 144. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00144Mcglory, C., Gorissen, S.H.M., Kamal, M., Bahniwal, R., Hector, A.J., Baker, S.K., Chabowski, A. and Phillips, S.M. (2019), Omega‐3 fatty acid supplementation attenuates skeletal muscle disuse atrophy during two weeks of unilateral leg immobilization in healthy young women. Faseb, 33: 4586-4597. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.201801857RRRTipton KD. Nutritional Support for Exercise-Induced Injuries. Sports Med. 2015 Nov;45 Suppl 1:S93-104. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0398-4. PMID: 26553492; PMCID: PMC4672013.  Dr Gray can be found at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/icams/staff/stuartgray/#biography Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Javelina Jundred website: https://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/Nicole Bitter contact: FB: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulos/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkbitter/ Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

This week, I chat to Brad Kearns. It was such a fun conversation and he is a wealth of information. Brad is a New York Times bestselling author, elite athlete, podcast host and health expert. He is a Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf, USA Masters Track&Field All-American high jumper, and a former US national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. His B.rad podcast covers all aspects of healthy, happy living. His MOFO Mission is about optimizing male hormones, maintaining competitive intensity, and aging gracefully.In this episode we discusshis early professional career as a triathlete, and what he learned from that experiencehis transition to a New York Times best selling author in the health and wellness space, advocating for an ancestral approach to nutrition and training in order to optimise healthhis morning routine and how that has changed over time (and how to keep it achievable) (You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IPPwBc3GLw)his books keto reset and keto for life (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Reset-Diet-Metabolism-Forever/dp/1524762237) his supplement MOFO and his MOFO mission (Link: http://www.bradkearns.com/mofo/)Brad can be reached at https://www.bradkearns.com/Shreduary link: https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/new-year-fitness-and-nutrition-reset/ -- MikkiMikki Williden PhDRegistered Nutritionist0212233239w: http://mikkiwilliden.comt: @mikkiwillidenfb: http://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionSkype: micalla3 Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Dr Nicky Keay has a BA in Medical Tripos and medical qualifications MB, BChir from Cambridge University. Nicky has extensive clinical and research experience in Endocrinology and Sport/Dance and Exercise Medicine involving elite athletes, professional ballet dancers and young aspiring athletes. As a Research Fellow at St Thomas’ Hospital  she was part of the international medical team working to develop a test to detect athletes doping with growth hormone, supported by the International Olympic Committee. Her other research studies investigated the effects of training and nutrition on the Endocrine system, body composition and bone mineral density, supported by medical research awards. These various research projects led to a number of publications and awards.More recently, Nicky has turned her attention to an integrated and personalised approach to optimising health and fitness.  She regularly blogs on Sport Endocrinology: the reciprocal network interactions of the Endocrine system, exercise, nutrition, health and fitness over on the British Journal of Sport Medicine. She wrote the BASEM educational online resource for RED-S Health4Performance. Which we discuss. As Honorary Fellow in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, She conducts clinical research in sports/dance endocrinology. She is available for appointments at the EN:SPIRE clinicOutside of all of the academic achievements, she is an experienced ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher. Shei s also a pilates instructorNicky says, "My aim is to redefine optimal health and fitness for the individual. My approach integrates all aspects of my professional clinical experience with my medical research expertise in Endocrinology and Sport, Dance and Exercise Medicine".Nicola Keay website: https://nickykeayfitness.com/about/Indicators and correlates of energy availability in dancers: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000906 Bone health assessment in clinical practice: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.07.20170142v1?fbclid=IwAR0il8CbJU6AFlv_vjIJp_CwrXNu_jdqvu0i2GuFIBtlDnvRGIOHLarN3Z0 Low energy availability assessed by a sport-specific questionnaire and clinical interview indicative of bone health, endocrine profile and cycling performance in competitive male cyclists. https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/bmjosem/4/1/e000424.full.pdf Website to raise awareness of low energy availability and educate coaches and athletes: http://health4performance.co.uk/ The IOC consensus statement: beyond the Female Athlete Triad--Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/491?ijkey=f5b10cefc2a21957cc699d29cac03cb19536b808&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha Burke LM, Lundy B, Fahrenholtz IL, Melin AK. Pitfalls of Conducting and Interpreting Estimates of Energy Availability in Free-Living Athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2018 Jul 1;28(4):350-363. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30029584/ The LEAF questionnaire: a screening tool for the identification of female athletes at risk for the female athlete triad https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/540?ijkey=de41abd7eaa59ad06948a2a31a50ae0843df80d6&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha Fahrenholtz IL, Sjödin A, Benardot D, Tornberg ÅB, Skouby S, Faber J, Sundgot-Borgen JK, Melin AK. Within-day energy deficiency and reproductive function in female endurance athletes. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Mar;28(3):1139-1146.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29205517/ Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner who holds world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour distance world record. He is an endurance coach and the host of the informative and popular Human Performance Outliers podcast, a show that goes in-depth with guests who explore their outer limits, along with research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition-related topics.In the show we discuss:How he coaches his clientsDesert Solstice Invitation preparation ( held on December 12th 2020)- Race website: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/desert-solstice/ HPO Podcast where he outlines his strategy and also a debrief on how it went: https://zachbitter.com/hpo Benefits of Strength training and how he builds it into a already heavy training loadWhy he embarked on LCHFBook: The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Performance/dp/0983490716FASTER Study: Volek, J. S., Freidenreich, D. J., Saenz, C., Kunces, L. J., Creighton, B. C., Bartley, J. M., ... & Phinney, S. D. (2016). Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners. Metabolism, 65(3), 100-110. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26892521/ Fueling during an ultramarathonHow he fits in a 200mile training week and how he fuels those training runs (hint  - it is a lot of eggs!) S Fuels: https://www.sfuelsgolonger.com/Trans Continental Run: San Fran to New York in 2021 for charity Fight for the Forgotten (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-American_Footrace)Zach's contact: https://zachbitter.com/@ZachBitter   Instagram@Zbitter Twitter Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order