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Nutrition · Dr. Mike T Nelson

Flex Diet Podcast

by Dr. Mike T Nelson

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.

Latest episodes

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Stop Overcomplicating Fat Loss: Short Workouts & Simple Habits — Harley Pasternak — #412

#35 trending · Nutrition

Harley Pasternak, MSc nutritionist, is a five-time New York Times best-selling author and celebrity personal trainer with more than 30 years in health and fitness. Does

Nov 9
58 min

Do You Really Need Zone 2? HIIT, Heat & Smarter Endurance — Jonah Rosner — #411

Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and founder of Marathon Science, translating endurance research for runners and hybrid athletes. Does everyone real

Nov 3
1 h 06 min

Do Fighters Really Need Zone 2? Heart Rate Recovery, Sprint Intervals & NIRS — James de Lacey — #410

James de Lacey is a strength and conditioning coach with an MSc in Sport & Exercise Science and more than a decade of experience in professional sport spanning profession

Oct 26
1 h 24 min

Will AI Replace Online Coaches? Peptides, TRT & Rower Cardio — Bryan Krahn — #409

Bryan Krahn has been a personal trainer since 1997, a CSCS since 2005, and a full-time online coach since 2014. He is a fitness writer and the author of two books with Me

Oct 20
1 h 27 min

Detox Beyond the Liver: Clearance Pathways & Body Burden with Dr. Gregory Kelly — #408

Dr. Gregory Kelly, N.D., is Chief Product Officer at Qualia Life, a naturopathic physician, author of Shape Shift, and former editor of Alternative Medicine Review. Deto

Oct 15
1 h 02 min

Beyond the Basics with Physiologic Flexibility: Certification Course is Now Open

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I break down why I built the Physiologic Flexibility Certification (PhysFlex) as a “level two” continuation after you’ve already

Oct 12
15 min

Strength Is a Skill: Sensory Training, the Nervous System & Neuroplasticity with Dr. Jordan Shallow — #407

Dr. Jordan Shallow, D.C., known as “The Muscle Doc,” is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and former competitive powerlifter. He is the founder of Pre-Scri

Oct 5
1 h 30 min

Is Zone 2 Overrated? HIIT, VO2 Max & Metabolic Flexibility with Dr. Martin Gibala — #405

Dr. Martin Gibala is a Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and one of the world's leading researchers on high-intensity interval training. Can short bursts o

Sep 28
1 h 02 min

Episode 404: Whole-Body MRI, CT Scans, and What Imaging Can Tell You — Matthew Paul Clemons, MD

Matthew Paul Clemons, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist specializing in nuclear medicine and body imaging. He is Head of Nuclear Medicine at Radiology Partners Houston and

Sep 21
1 h 21 min

AI Disclosure, Deepfakes & the Death of Expertise — Dean Guedo & Jeb Stuart Johnston — #404

Dean Guedo is an Edmonton, Alberta-based online nutrition coach and strength/nutrition professional with roughly a decade in fitness, athletics and strength sports, and J

Sep 14
1 h 19 min

Building a Fitness Empire: Business Lessons, Zone 2 & Recovery Trends with Don Saladino — #403

Don Saladino is a New York-based coach and health entrepreneur who has trained A-list clients like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Blake Lively since founding Drive495 i

Sep 8
1 h 20 min

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

Aug 31
1 h 36 min

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

Aug 24
1 h 14 min

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,

Aug 17
1 h 19 min

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

Aug 10
1 h 09 min

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

Aug 4
1 h 16 min

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

Jul 27
1 h 15 min

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

Jul 22
1 h 08 min

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

Jul 20
1 h 14 min

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 —

Jul 13
1 h 29 min

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#34
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Where Flex Diet Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 10, 2026).

#65 ▲ 78 Nutrition US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Dr. Mike Nelson’s Flex Diet Podcast is an absolute gem for anyone serious about optimizing performance, recovery, and longevity. What sets this show apart is Mike’s rare ability to blend cutting-edge science with practical application. He brings on top-tier guests and asks thoughtful, nuanced questions that dig beneath the surface-level advice you find elsewhere. Each episode is packed with actionable tips, whether you're looking to fine-tune your nutrition, upgrade your training, or better understand how stress and recovery affect your gains. Mike’s delivery is smart but never pretentious, and his passion for physiology, fitness, and helping others improve is clear in every episode. If you’re a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to be strong and resilient for life, the Flex Diet Podcast should absolutely be in your regular rotation.

coachtimcaron2 · May 2025

I have known Mike for years and haven even had the honor of being coached by him. I consider him to be one of the most reliable sources of health, fitness and performance information out there. I also love his delivery and his sense of humor. One of my favorite podcasts!

ASM115 · Jul 2023

Dr. Mike’s podcast is top notch! I have had the privilege to have done a fellowship with Dr Mike, trained in his garage gym, done the cold plunge in his freezer, and taken all of his courses. I love nerding out with all his knowledge and guests. You can find everything you need about nutrition, training and the latest science with this podcast. I recommend it to all my fellow nerds and people wanting to crush their goals! Keep killing it Dr. Mike!!!

drchris33 · Feb 2023

I learned about the podcast through the Flex Diet certification course and I have to say this is one of the best podcast on nutrition and health out there. The guest are great and they explain the topics in depth, so you can actually implement it into your diet or training program. Michael does a great job of explaining topics and he explains the pros and cons of some of the research out there.

Dr. Raymond T · Jul 2022

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