Flex Diet Podcast

[4:59] Sticking to the basics - how not to get distracted by bogus content[13:24] A lot of followers doesn't equal big business[16:30] Quality vs. quantity[23:39] Building relationships through engagement[37:14] The book that changed Jordan's life in terms of content creation[47:58] Jordan's #1 tip[53:16] Jordan's pet peeve[1:04:03] Let your passion show[1:08:16] Thoughts on the future role of AI in fitness[1:13:04] The tattoo example[1:17:05] Why everyone should learn jujitsuConnect with Jordan:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeAbout Jordan:Elite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach Jordan Syatt is well known as Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer. Jordan began Syatt Fitness, his online fitness coaching business, from his dorm at the University of Delaware in 2011 and has become one of the industry's leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. One of the only people in the world to deadlift 4x his own body weight, Jordan's work has been featured all over the world, including a variety of media publications such as CNN, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, and Schwarzenegger.com 

[3:39] Upcoming conferences where Andrew and I are speaking[8:45] What Andrew enjoys most about speaking and how he learned to improve[19:52} The value of authenticity[25:51] The most important but under-rated skill[34:37] Lessons he and I have learned while building a business[40:34] Online vs. in-person[49:58] Price setting[1:03:03] My last tip[1:06:57] Pet peeves[1:12:24] The benefits of attending a conferenceConnect with Andrew:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLift Free and Diet Hard PodcastFlex Diet Mentorship:Application (open for a limited time)About Andrew:Andrew is the owner of Andrew Coates Fitness. He began his career as a certified personal trainer in the fall of 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, and has 19,000+ client coaching hours (and counting). He is also a fitness writer and has contributed to many fitness publications, including T-Nation, The PTDC, Generation Iron, and TrueCoach, with more in the works. 

[11:36] Online nutrition coaching while traveling[16:09] Do you think new coaches need in-person training experience?[18:53] How do you handle the movement aspect online?[25:28] The limitations to being online[28:25] How did you transition from software development to online training?[39:07] The importance of effective communication and managing expectations[45:06] Aaron and Jackson's program[52:16] The dissemination of actionable information vs. available informationConnect with Aaron:InstagramAaron and Jason's Online Coaching CourseStraker NutritionDr. Mike's Flex Diet Mentorship Program:Application

[0:38] Intro to Dr. Scotty[8:19] How CO2 may be related to anxiety[18:35] How breathing is related to performance[23:45] Respiratory variability[34:37] Is over-breathing a trained response?[39:16] How to get more physiologic headroom[48:46] How breathing and performance relate to HRV[1:02:56] Human dynamic response[1:05:02] Tips for down-regulation[1:10:57] Favorite bandsConnect with Dr. Scotty Butcher:InstagramWebsiteReferenced link:Flex Diet Podcast S2 Ep 13: Interview with James Nestor, author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”About Dr. Scotty Butcher:I have been a Physical Therapist for 25 years and a University Professor for 15. I have advanced training in strength coaching, wellness coaching, mindfulness, meditation, clinical exercise physiology, and applied biofeedback. I practice, study, and teach strength training, biofeedback, exercise recovery methodology, and mindfulness. I have been fortunate to be able to pass my knowledge and skills on to others locally and across the globe.

[2:50] Juliet on season-based podcasts[7:43] Lessons from working with elite athletes[12:04] Juliet's first run-in with diet culture[21:17] Basic principles of nutrition and health[30:26] Overlooked tips on sleep[41:27] Fitness trackers, alcohol, food, and sleep[49:15] The single most important factor to track[58:41] Walking and all-cause mortality rates[1:04:21] Behaviors with compounding interestConnect with Juliet:BuilttoMove.comInstagram Referenced link:Northeast Coaches SummitUse discount code NELSON100 for $100 off the regular price of the ticketsAbout Juliet:Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Ready State, and the former co-founder and CEO of San Francisco CrossFit. She is co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and was a professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles. 

[3:27] Intro to the filmmakers[8:47] Jess' explains how she came to want to make a film[15:40] Jeff talks about staying true to their vision[17:42] How Rick joined the project[25:03] Mythology and Psychology[31:53] Dr. Mike explains his interview[35:54] The unconscious and being stuck[39:19] The rhythm of existing[47:10] Where fitness and movement tie in[53:31] Tools to move toward Post-Traumatic Growth[1:02:06] Working with dreams[1:09:36] Periods of intentional high stress[1:23:24] How to support the filmSupport Dark Night of the Soul:Kickstarter campaignConnect with Rick, Dr Dee, Jeff, and Jess:Rick Alexander websiteDr Danielle Alexander websiteThe Special Forces Experience (Jeff)Shadow Work Library Podcast (Jess)Prior Flex Diet Podcast Episodes:Flex Diet Podcast Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness is Your Entire Identity - An interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis (Alexander)Flex Diet Podcast S2, Ep 49: Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness Is Your Entire Identity – An Interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis by Dr. Mike T Nelson

[4:21] Differentiating between high-level pro athletes and high-profile athletes[7:28] Andy's first experience working with high-profile athletes[10:42] Setting expectations[17:49] The skills you must have[24:51] Two things to think about[32:26] You're not gonna be famous[38:38] Working with high-level athletes[46:53] Be clear about what you're doing this for[51:32] Ending a relationship with an athlete[59:11] Resource limitationsConnect with Dr. Galpin:Rapid Health OptimizationWebsite and link to Huberman Lab Guest SeriesInstagramYouTubeTwitterReferenced Links:ISSN Meeting June 15-17.Flex Diet Podcast Episode 144: Peptides -- Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan GreeneFlex Diet Podcast Episode 11: Doc & Doc - Interview with Dr. Andy GalpinAbout Dr. Galpin:Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. 

Brief summary of the Flex Diet Certification

[1:34] Is the Flex Diet Cert helpful if I use macros for coaching?[3:38] Is the Flex Diet Cert too technical for me?[6:07] How long is the Flex Diet Cert?[9:10] Is the Flex Diet Cert all theory, or do you actually show me how to apply it?[13:28] Have the concepts been tested in the real world?[17:56] Is there more advanced material available?[21:08] Is the Flex Diet Cert approved for CEUs?

[6:35] Adam's current passionate project[11:34] The challenges of social media and misinformation[18:58] Dieting constructs[29:14] Why the goal is never 100% compliance[31:38] Starting with the foundation[41:35] Fat-loss plans[46:15] What works for the average person[52:07] Why you don't need to give up foods you loveConnect with Adam:Cantscrewthisup.comInstagramTwitterAbout Adam:"Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author who is rewriting the rules of nutrition and fitness. Bornstein is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Born Fitness. The former Men's Health fitness and nutrition editor and editorial director of Livestrong.com has seen a lot of trends come and go, and then something became clear: diet plans are designed to make you screw up. He wants to change that with his latest book."