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Flex Diet Podcast

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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.2020 - 2022 Extreme Human Performance, LLC Exercice et forme physique Fitness, alimentation et nutrition Hygiène et vie saine Science
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  • Episode 371: Peptides, TRT, GLPs & Bloodwork: How to Do It Safely (and What Most People Miss) with John Gorman

    Episode 371: Peptides, TRT, GLPs & Bloodwork: How to Do It Safely (and What Most People Miss) with John Gorman
    Mar 2 2026
    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 how John’s telemedicine clinic approaches comprehensive lab testing — and why running a full panel (including markers like reverse T3) matters far more than cherry-picking a few numbers. If you’ve been dieting hard, training consistently, and still feeling stuck, we break down how chronic stress, poor recovery, and subtle hormone disruptions can quietly crush metabolism and make fat loss feel like a white-knuckle grind. We also cover testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) — the real pros and cons, common oversimplifications in the industry, and what most clinics fail to discuss. From there, we dive into GLP-1 medications and tirzepatide, what we currently know, what we don’t know about long-term use, and how to think critically about risk versus reward. John shares practical guidance on legitimate peptide sourcing, red flags to watch for, and how to think about “periphery” tools like methylene blue and injectable carnitine without getting sucked into hype. If you’re interested in optimizing performance, improving body composition, or simply making smarter decisions in a rapidly changing medical landscape, this episode will help you separate signal from noise. Sponsors: Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 03:20 Johns Telemed Launch05:15 How Lab Consults Work08:23 Coaches and Bloodwork Ethics13:25 Reverse T3 Explained16:56 Stress Hormones and Dieting20:08 Microdosing Tirzepatide26:30 Long Term GLP1 Concerns30:45 TRT Done Right33:10 Better Clinics Better Consumers35:56 Vetting Coaches and Clinics37:40 Peptides Wild West38:50 Spotting Bunk Peptides41:22 Legit Sources and Protocols42:30 Evidence vs Hype45:17 How to Verify Quality50:54 Which Peptides Matter54:14 Methylene Blue and Carnitine57:50 Dosing and Safety Notes01:02:06 Wrap Up and Recommendations01:04:03 Music Picks and Outro01:07:07 Final Disclaimers Flex Diet Podcasts you may enjoy: Episode 319: Exploring the World of Peptides with Anthony Castore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbTY6kRP1H4&t=11sEpisode 212: The Pros and Cons of Training Elite Level Professional Athletes: An Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf1imcUu-Ew Connect with John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_gormanYoulTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamGormanPhysiqueEnhancement Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us
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    1 h et 8 min
  • Episode 370: Hybrid Training Done Right: Building Strength & Endurance Without Killing Your Gains with Andreas Stobberup

    Episode 370: Hybrid Training Done Right: Building Strength & Endurance Without Killing Your Gains with Andreas Stobberup
    Feb 23 2026
    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 performance. Andreas shares his journey from peaking around 250 lbs with a 405 bench and 600+ squat to dropping to 205 and completing a full Ironman in 9:52—while continuing to coach athletes across disciplines. We discuss the reality gap between amateur and elite performance, how influencer culture often strips context from training advice, and why fundamentals still win: training, nutrition, sleep, and measurable outputs. We break down common misunderstandings around Zone 2 training, why pros don’t train the way social media says they do, and how strength athletes can intelligently add conditioning without compromising lifting. We also cover VO₂ max development, microdosing cardio, output-based tracking (times, power, lactate), and how to think about HRV and wearable data in context. If you’re interested in hybrid training, improving conditioning without sacrificing muscle, or understanding how to measure what actually matters, this one is packed with practical insight. Sponsors: Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 03:14 Andreas’ Early Training Roots: Bodybuilding DVDs, Intensity, and Science05:55 Powerlifting Peak + Coaching on the Gym Floor (and Genetic Outliers)08:22 From 250 lbs to Ironman: Switching Gears During COVID10:45 Influencer Culture vs Real Performance: Respecting the Elite Gap21:10 Basics First: Exercise Beats Gadgets (Ice Baths, Red Light, Peptides)22:22 Beginners to Pros: Why the Pendulum Swings Back to Volume, Food, Sleep27:54 Zone 2 Confusion: What Pros Actually Do and Why Amateurs Misapply It31:34 Measure Outputs, Not Hype: Testing, VO2 Claims, and What Really Changes36:56 Individual Response & Coaching Art: Genetics, “Me-search,” and Iteration43:18 Consistency, Habits, and Coaching Boundaries: Saying No and Referring Out51:34 Elite Athletes, Blind Spots & the ‘Just Follow the Plan’ Problem53:53 Endurance vs Strength: Train Your Limiting Factor (and What the Research Really Shows)56:54 Smarter Strength Work for Runners & Cyclists: ROM, Structure, and Staying Healthy01:01:19 Cardio for Lifters: VO₂max Intervals, Microdosing, and Building Buy-In01:09:53 Why Aerobic Fitness Pays Off Fast: HR Recovery, HRV, and 3–6 Month Blocks01:20:05 Fueling Extremes: High-Carb Intake, Gut Training, and What’s Actually Happening01:29:51 Metabolic Flexibility & The Next Wave of Endurance ‘Mad Science’01:33:52 Where to Find Andreas + Podcast Wrap-Up & Disclaimers Connect with Andreas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasstobberupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreas.stobberup Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us
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    1 h et 39 min
  • Episode 369: Stop “Thinking Positive”: Nervous System, Pressure, and Performance with Vince Malts

    Episode 369: Stop “Thinking Positive”: Nervous System, Pressure, and Performance with Vince Malts
    Feb 19 2026
    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 into what “mindset training” actually looks like in real life, beyond the clichés, and why it’s inseparable from physiology, recovery, and nervous system regulation. We also get into the modern performance environment: fake expertise, too many voices in the kitchen, and why big organizations adapt slowly. Vince breaks down centralized vs. decentralized leadership, how athletes can learn to think for themselves inside a system, and why being a “nerd” at your sport is becoming a competitive advantage. From there, we hit practical tools: how athletes move from conscious competence to unconscious competence faster, why distributed cognition matters in team sports, and what individuals can do today to improve performance through breathing, cold exposure, communication, and environment. Sponsors: Shiftwave: https://shiftwave.co/drmiketnelson - Save $300 with the link above. Note: This is an affiliate link.Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8 Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 06:53 Why Mindset Matters: From ‘Fringe’ to (Mostly) Accepted in Pro Sports08:28 Pressure, Public Failure & Emotional Imprints: When One Mistake Snowballs13:04 The Dream vs the Job: Nervous System Load of Going Pro16:22 Social Media, Doomscrolling & the Rise of ‘Fake Experts’19:55 Too Many Voices: Entourages, Specialists & Who’s Actually in Control?22:39 Centralized vs Decentralized Leadership: Letting Athletes Think for Themselves26:09 Big Organizations Adapt Slow: Communication, Small Groups & Real Dialogue31:15 Being a ‘Nerd’ at Your Sport: Building Game IQ Through Learning & Desire36:40 Thoughtfulness, Accountability & Why Systems Make Change Real37:32 Why Veterans Still Win: Reading the Game on a Deeper Level37:51 The 4 Stages of Learning (and the Push Toward Unconscious Competence)40:25 Can You Speed It Up? Pressure, Playfulness & Staying in Stage 342:17 Identify–Direct–Own: A Framework to Accelerate Game Adaptability44:58 Distributed Cognition: The Team ‘Cheat Code’ for Game Speed48:31 Game Theory in Sports: Rules, Referees & Playing the Real Game50:15 System Reliability, Utility Players & Coaching Under Constraints56:09 State Before Skills: 4 Practical Tools (Breathing, Cold, Communication, Environment)01:05:03 Wrap-Up, Where to Find Vince, and Podcast Outro + Disclaimers Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 328: Grit Gains: Building Mental Toughness and Resilience in Training with Ben Mayfield Smith YouTube: https://youtu.be/SsgZ1Tg_groEpisode 294: Mental Fitness & Performance: A Talk with Contemplate CEO Tarun Gulati YouTube: https://youtu.be/WWhtGjdWiNA Connect with Vance: Bloodline Hockey: https://bloodlinehockey.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachvinnymalts Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us
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    1 h et 10 min
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