Episodes 394
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (55)
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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What Vinegar & Lifting Really Do To Your Gut — Dr. Emily Dow — #388

Jun 08, 2026 1h 18m

Dr. Emily Dow, PhD, RD, is a researcher and registered dietitian working at the intersection of nutrition, resistance training, and gut health. Does vinegar actually do anything for your gut or your…

Episode 387: Nathan T. Jenkins on Metabolic Flexibility, Aerobic Base, and First Principles

Jun 02, 2026 1h 33m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Jenkins to discuss how to improve performance, body composition, and long-term health through the lens of aerobic development and…

Episode 386: Nervous System Regulation, Somatics, and Stress Resilience with Tracy Holemeyer

May 27, 2026 1h 53m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my friend Tracy Holemeyer (Uncontrollably Me, host of the Other Way to See It podcast) to talk about healing and performance through nervous…

Episode 385: Rob Wilson on BJJ Performance Frameworks, Grip Training, Recovery Tech & The Check Engine Light Book

May 18, 2026 1h 33m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with human performance specialist and coach Rob Wilson for a wide-ranging conversation that spans music, coach education, and what it really means…

Episode 384: Building Strength & Muscle After 50 (Without Getting Hurt) with Chad Landers

May 11, 2026 1h 14m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I talk with my good buddy Chad Landers, veteran trainer, strength coach, and author of Building Strength and Muscle After 50, about how to keep gaining…

Episode 383: Body Composition, Strength Training, and Sustainable Habits with Martin Silva

May 05, 2026 55m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m on the road and sit down with strength coach Martin Silva to talk about how to improve body composition, performance, and long-term health, especially…

Episode 382: Creatine for Muscle, Bone, Brain & Longevity (Plus Caffeine, Dosing, and Safety) with Dr. Darren Candow

Apr 29, 2026 52m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow from the University of Regina to break down what the research actually says about creatine for muscle,…

Episode 381: PhysFlex Cert Closing Tonight: Eustress vs Distress, the 4 Pillars, and Applying Recovery Tools the Right Way

Apr 27, 2026 16m

In this short Flex Diet Podcast episode, I share a reminder that the PhysFlex Surge enrollment closes Monday, April 27, 2026 at midnight PST, and I give more context on what’s inside the PhysFlex…

Episode 380: Breathing, CO2 Regulation, and Performance: Deep Dive with Respiratory & Sleep Scientist Martin McPhilimey

Apr 24, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode, I sit down with respiratory and sleep scientist Martin McPhilimey to take a deep dive into breathing, CO₂ regulation, and how they actually impact performance, stress, and sleep. We…

Episode 379: Physiologic Flexibility Certification Open: Temperature, pH, Fuels, and Breathing for Performance

Apr 20, 2026 17m

In this episode, I talk about the Physiologic Flexibility Certification open from April 20 to April 27 and where to get all the details. At the core is physiologic flexibility, which is your body’s…

Episode 378: Red Light Therapy: Sunlight, Mitochondria, Sleep, and How to Use Devices Correctly with Ari Whitten

Apr 13, 2026 58m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good buddy Ari Whitten to talk all about red light therapy (photobiomodulation) and why it’s become so popular lately. We dig into how red…

Episode 377: Methylene Blue for Mitochondria & Performance: Benefits, Dosing & Risks with Dr. Scott Sherr

Apr 06, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr to take a deep dive into methylene blue, mitochondrial function, and where the truth lies between online hype and fear. We…

Episode 376: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Benefits for Recovery, Performance & Cancer Support with Dr. Masha Makeeva

Apr 03, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Masha Makeeva, a physician specializing in integrative and regenerative medicine, to get a clear, practical breakdown of hyperbaric…

Episode 375: Cardio vs. Lifting: Which Should You Prioritize for Health? A short solo update.

Mar 30, 2026 16m

A physician buddy asked me whether the general population should focus on cardio or lifting — and I wanted to share my answer with you. In this solo cast, I break down why cardio and resistance…

Episode 374: Zone 2 Cardio: What the Science Really Says (Pros, Cons & Better Options) with Kristi Storoschuk

Mar 23, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my friend Kristi Storoschuk, a PhD candidate in exercise physiology, to unpack her review paper on zone 2 cardio and what the evidence…

Episode 373: The Future of Fitness + Healthcare: Coaches, Blood Work, and Client-Centered Models | Kevin Dineen

Mar 16, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with coach Kevin Dineen to talk about where fitness and healthcare are headed and whether their merger is a net positive or negative. We dig into…

Episode 372: PCOS Made Practical, Body Recomp Basics, and the Wild West of Peptides (w/ Dr. Ashley Dwyer)

Mar 09, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, a PharmD-turned nutrition and fitness coach, to cover a wide range of topics, with a strong focus on PCOS (polycystic…

Episode 371: Peptides, TRT, GLPs & Bloodwork: How to Do It Safely (and What Most People Miss) with John Gorman

Mar 02, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good friend John Gorman to unpack the current “wild west” of peptides, TRT, GLP medications, and performance-driven bloodwork. We dig into…

Episode 370: Hybrid Training Done Right: Building Strength & Endurance Without Killing Your Gains with Andreas Stobberup

Feb 23, 2026 1h 38m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Denmark-based coach and hybrid athlete Andreas Stobberup to talk about bridging serious strength training with high-level endurance…

Episode 369: Stop “Thinking Positive”: Nervous System, Pressure, and Performance with Vince Malts

Feb 19, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good buddy Vince Maltz, a high-performance mindset coach who works with NHL players, Division I athletes, and elite performers. We dig…

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