Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica

18 August 2021

Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags ayahuasca , costa rica , dr mike t nelson , entheogen , fitness nutrition , flex diet , kambo , kambo casita , kambo frog , macros , micronutrients , mike bledsoe , mike t nelson , plant medicine , proper human diet , santo daime

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01 March 2021

S2_EP_37: All about fish oil, essential fats, and more, an interview with Dr Doug Bibus

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags animals , arachidonic acid , dha , diet , dr doug bilbus , dr mike t nelson , eating , epa , fat , fatty acids , fish , fish oil , grams , hibernating , membranes , omega , omega threes , produce , study , work

Today, I’m interviewing Dr. Doug Bibus. He’s my go-to guy for questions about Omega 3, Omega 6, or fish oil testing. In this episode, we talk all about essential fats, as well as some new science on possibly reducing...

23 February 2021

S2_EP_36 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing During Intense Exercise

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags art of breath , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , intense exercise , mike t nelson , mouth breathing , nasal breathing , nutrition , performance , training

Nasal breathing is all the rage these days, but how does it stack up to mouth breathing during intense exercise? Listen in as I explore the literature surrounding this question, and I’ll let you know my thoughts on where...

15 February 2021

S2_EP35_The Process of the Science of Body Composition with Dr Tommy Wood and Dr Ben House

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags better body composition , dr mike t nelson , Dr. Ben House , Dr. Tommy Wood , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , nutrition , training

Dr. Tommy Wood and Dr. Ben House join me on the podcast this week to discuss the process of the science of body composition. Episode Notes Lies, Dam Lies, and Statistics How to read a study beyond just the...

11 February 2021

S2_EP_34: 4 Weeks To Get In Killer Shape

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags better body composition , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , nutrition , training

Hi listeners. I’m back after a few weeks in Costa Rica. Jodie and I spent time working on a couple of projects with a few days of kiteboarding thrown in. Today’s episode answers a great question. If you only...

25 January 2021

S2_EP_33: How To Eat Organ Meats, Image Issues in Fitness and More with Ashleigh VanHouten

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags Asleigh VanHouten , carnivore , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , hypertrophy , It Takes Guts , mike t nelson , muscle maven , organ meat

Today, I interview Ashleigh VanHouten about her new book, It Takes Guts. Yes, it’s about eating all parts of the animal. We discuss why organ meats haven’t been popular in the past, their role in fitness, and how you...

18 January 2021

S2_EP_32: How To Train for Muscle Hypertrophy , an Interview with Kassem of N1 Education

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , hypertrophy , Kassem Hanson , mike t nelson , n1 education , n1 training

Today’s podcast takes a deep dive into training. How should you be training? Can you activate specific parts of different muscles? Our thoughts on internal vs. external cues for hypertrophy and bodybuilding. Last, we discuss the role of science...

11 January 2021

S2_EP_31: All About Fish Oil, Essential Dietary Fats and More with Brent Uken

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags cardiovascular health , dr mike t nelson , fish oil , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , omega 3 , omega 3 index , omega 6 , supplements

Brent Uken and I go deep on all things fishy. Are there ways you can improve your fatty acid balance, and why is it so important? Get the inside scoop on his new study. Also, learn about how to...

06 January 2021

S2_EP_30_3 Step Process to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr mike t nelson , fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , SAID principle

Today we’re talking about goal setting in a different way from what you’re used to hearing. You’ll take away practical tips you can use that are highly effective for yourself or with your clients. Episode Notes Intentions with a...

30 December 2020

S2_EP_29 How to Recover Faster and Be More Resilient via Sleep and Sports Supplements with Dr Greg Potter

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr greg potter , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , greg potter , mike t nelson , resilient nutrition , sleep , sleep science , sleep supplements

Dr. Greg Potter and I talk about resiliency and fascinating aspects of sleep and supplement science. Dr. Potter is an expert on circadian rhythms and how they interact with nutrition and sleep. He’s a nutrition consultant with his own...

21 December 2020

S2_EP_28 High Flux Model and More for Fat Loss and Client Coaching, an interview with Dean Guedo and Jeb Johnston of StrongerU

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags coaching , dean guedo , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , jeb johnston , mike t nelson , sport psychology , strength and conditioning , strongeru

Today, I’ve got a great conversation with Dean and Jeb from StrongerU. We talk about the high flux condition – where you are trying to pull more energy through your system. We talk about NEAT (primarily through step count),...

15 December 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr adam feit , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , precision nutrition , research , sport psychology , strength and conditioning

On today’s episode, Dr. Adam Feit and I talk about the Ph.D. process, as well as a variety of topics including DOMS, the nervous system, RPR, and others. Episode Notes Discussion of the Ph.D. process Research limitations and struggles...

08 December 2020

S2_EP_26 Useful Tips for Fitness Trainers and Their Clients: Interview with coach Lee Boyce

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr mike t nelson , fitness tradeoffs , gym culture , lee boyce , personal training , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , training

Today, I have my good buddy Lee Boyce on the podcast. We discuss everything around gym culture, personal training, clients, and tips we’ve used over the years. Episode Notes Managing training through COVID restrictions Encouraging client independence The role...