Flex Diet Podcast

VO2 Max, Zone 2 Training & the Psychology of Human Performance — Ben Skutnik — #402

Dr. Ben Skutnik, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance Lab Director at Butler University and Head of Nutrition Coaching

Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity and the Military-to-Spiritual Journey with Rick Alexander — #401

Rick Alexander is a depth-psychological counselor, psychedelic practitioner, and interfaith spiritual care provider currently completing his Ph.D. in Mythology/Depth Psyc

Build Aerobic Fitness Before Mitochondrial Peptides: AMPK, VO2 Max & Recovery — Dr. Dwayne Jackson — #400

Dr. Dwayne Jackson is a health specialist, medical educator, scientist, and entrepreneur with a PhD in neurovascular physiology. Mitochondrial peptides may be promising,

Episode 399: Urolithin A, Mitochondrial Health, and Nutrition for Pro Athletes — Dr. Emily Werner

Emily Werner, PhD, RD, CSSD, IFNCP is Team Dietitian for the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), and Nutrition Affairs Sport Lead at Timeline. Dr. Em

Getting Back to Nutrition Basics: Gut Health, Micronutrients & Training with Zach Moore

Zach Moore is a nutrition and exercise coach based in southern Indiana, coaching clients online and in person. Zach cuts through the noise of complicated programming and

How elite bodybuilders think about problem-solving, business and nutrition with Coach Cliff Wilson

Cliff Wilson is a physique coach with over 16 years of experience working with bodybuilders and physique athletes of every level, including 24 world champions and the cur

Are Your Peptides Illegal? — Rick Collins — #396

Rick Collins, Esq., NSCA-CSCS, is a lawyer who defends the nutrition and fitness community, a partner at Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC, and General Counsel to the I

What Coaching Air Force Pilots Taught Me About Real Performance — Sam Brown — #395

Samuel Brown, M.Ed., CSCS is a Cognitive Performance Specialist for the U.S. Air Force and a strength and conditioning professional who has worked everywhere from collegi

The Counseling Skills Nutrition Coaches Are Missing — Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon — #394

Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD, is the author of the 700-page textbook Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling for Coaches. Most nutrition coaches know their protocols —

From Powerlifter to Trail Runner — Paul Oneid & Cody Miller — #393

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Paul Oneid, MS, MS, CSCS and Cody Miller for a conversation about rebuilding from injury and the transition from

How to Harness Leucine and EAA for Bigger Muscles and More — Daniel A. Traylor, Ph.D. — #392

Can you really build more muscle just by rethinking how you dose leucine and essential amino acids? Dr. Daniel A. Traylor, Ph.D. — co-founder and principal scientist of L

Flex Diet Cert Closes at Midnight Mon 6/22/2026 and Coaching Leverage — #391

In this solo episode, Dr. Mike T. Nelson introduces the concept of coaching leverage—the idea that effective coaching means multiplying physiological impact by a client's

Antibiotics, Gut Microbiome, and the Exercise Connection — Dr. Sara Campbell — #390

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sara Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Rutgers University, for a conversation about the bidirectional

The Flex Diet Cert is OPEN and AI vs Coaching Solocast — #389

In this solo episode, Dr. Mike T. Nelson dives into the intersection of AI and coaching. Using his quest to pick up the 175-pound Inch dumbbell as an example, he shows ho

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

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

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

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 len

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

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

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

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 educat

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

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, ab

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

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 lo