Mikkipedia

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Erin Power — metabolic health coach, writer, educator, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in women’s health today. Erin has spent more than two decades in the nutrition and fitness world, and her own lived experience of burnout, dieting culture, and metabolic chaos has shaped the philosophy she now brings to the midlife women she works with.Their conversation digs into what it truly means to “heal your relationship with food and metabolism,” the mindset shifts women in their 40s and 50s often need to make, and why Erin created her Metabolic Reboot framework to fill a glaring gap in women’s health. They explore  how hormonal changes in perimenopause alter both how women feel and function, and why mainstream diet advice so often misses the mark.Mikki and Erin also talk about the very human fears behind behaviour change — the ghosting, the hesitation, the stories women tell themselves — and how stress, sleep, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation quietly sabotage progress. Erin shares her flexible “low-carbish, real-food-ish” approach, her stance on protein and tracking, and what it means to aim not for perfect eating but peaceful eating.It’s a wide-ranging, generous conversation about midlife metabolism, self-trust, and the kind of support women actually need during this transition — delivered with Erin’s blend of clarity, humour, and hard-won wisdom.Erin Power is a veteran health coach, writer, and educator with nearly three decades of experience in the fitness, nutrition, and behaviour-change space. She began her career in the trenches of the fitness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, where she watched countless clients do “all the right things”—counting, weighing, measuring, grinding—yet still fail to find the health, ease, or body composition they were promised.Her own health unravelled in the middle of that career, forcing a reckoning. The conventional wisdom she had been taught—and had taught others—simply didn’t match human physiology. This realisation fuelled a deep dive into the science of metabolism and appetite regulation. Erin rebuilt her own health and became fiercely committed to helping others do the same.She formalised her education with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition and went on to accumulate advanced coaching certifications, behaviour-change training, and metabolic health education. Erin became one of the earliest senior coaches and the Head of Coaching at Mark Sisson’s Primal Health Coach Institute, where she helped shape curriculum and mentored thousands of students and coaches worldwide. She’s known for her trademark blend of metabolic literacy, compassion, and refreshing bluntness—equal parts educator, myth-buster, and coach.Erin specialises in helping people unravel long-standing metabolic struggles, particularly those who feel they’ve “tried everything.” Her coaching approach dials in appetite, cravings, energy, mood, and body composition through strategies that often defy mainstream advice—because, as she says, “those things didn’t work.”Her mission is straightforward and unapologetic: to help people build an effortless relationship with food, for life, and to show them how beautifully the body works when it’s finally given the right inputs.https://www.eatsimple.ca/https://www.eatsimple.ca/podcast Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki unpacks why fat loss in midlife never feels as straightforward as it used to — even when your strength is climbing, your shape is changing, and you know you’re doing everything right. She breaks down the hormonal shifts after menopause that make the scale far more chaotic, from cortisol-driven water swings to vasopressin turning you into a temporary camel. Mikki also explores the mindset piece: why new habits feel heavy at the start, why slow progress is still genuine progress, and how to build anchor behaviours that keep you steady when life isn’t. It’s a mix of physiology, reassurance, and practical strategy to help you stay the course without letting one number steal the win.HIGHLIGHTS • Why weight loss naturally slows after menopause • How cortisol + vasopressin create confusing water weight • What “slow but steady” fat loss really looks like • The mindset shift that stops overwhelm and all-or-nothing thinking • Anchor habits to keep you on track through messy weeks Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to returning guest Brandon DaCruz — coach, educator, and one of the sharpest minds in physique and performance nutrition. Their conversation takes a deep dive into nutrient timing: what actually matters, what’s been overstated, and where the science genuinely shifts outcomes in the real world.Brandon unpacks the long-debated “anabolic window” and why it’s not as binary as social media makes it seem. He and Mikki explore how pre- and post-workout nutrition can affect not just muscle protein synthesis but muscle protein breakdown, training volume, recovery, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, and even how the body partitions fuel toward muscle or fat. They look at insulin sensitivity around training, cortisol’s role in extended sessions, and how to structure peri-workout nutrition differently for fat loss versus muscle building. They also discuss carbohydrate timing, intra-workout fuelling, and the most persistent myths that still mislead lifters today.A conversation for anyone who wants to train smarter, not just harder — and understand the metabolic choreography that happens behind the scenes of every rep.Brandon DaCruz at his website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/, and on Instagram @brandondacruz_Chasing Clarity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-112-spot-reduction-is-it-possible-to-lose-body-fat/id1619611966?i=1000657394910Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach and sports nutritionist. He’s also a National Level NPC physique competitor and an internationally published fitness model who’s written articles and filmed educational content for publications like Men’s Fitness Magazine and Bodybuilding.com. Brandon has spent over 13 years  working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and has coached every type of client including Olympia Level professional men’s physique competitors, college athletes, MMA fighters, CrossFit competitors, and lifestyle clients. He believes in blending what’s been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand "in the trenches'' experience to improve body composition, optimise performance and enhance health in order to help his clients achieve their goals whether that be building muscle, losing body fat, increasing performance and/or optimising health and longevity. This is what he refers to as his health-centric coaching model as he believes that improving one's health is the cornerstone to optimising their physical goals. https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/270https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/226 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/300 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/368  Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

In this Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki dives deep into what’s really happening to your bones in perimenopause and beyond—plus what you can do to reverse bone loss, not just slow it. She explains why the drop in oestrogen accelerates bone breakdown, why osteopenia is far from “nothing to worry about,” and how fractures become a major driver of loss of independence and early mortality.Mikki walks through the non-negotiables for stronger bones: the right kind of exercise (hint: walking alone won’t cut it), why sleep is a critical bone-building tool, and how protein, calcium, vitamin D, K2, magnesium, collagen, creatine and omega-3s all fit together. She also covers meds, alcohol, smoking, and what realistic “reversal” of osteopenia looks like in your 50s, 60s and 70s.Episode HighlightsHow much bone density women typically lose after menopauseThe most effective training mix: resistance, impact, and where weighted vests/vibration fitThe surprising role of sleep and stress in bone buildingProtein, calcium, K2, D, magnesium, collagen, creatine & omega-3 for bone healthWhy osteopenia can be improved—and what success really looks like Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours In this episode, I’m joined by exercise physiologist and nutrition researcher Dr Abby Smith-Ryan to unpack what really happens to women’s metabolism through perimenopause and beyond. Abby explains why a sufficiency-based approach to women’s health research matters, and why “the science is settled” is the wrong way to think about female physiology. We dig into metabolic changes in midlife, low energy availability, and why so many women are unintentionally under-fuelling while feeling “weight-loss resistant.” Abby shares her latest work on nutrient timing, fed vs fasted training, pre-exercise protein, and how progressive resistance training (with and without creatine) can rapidly improve muscle, fat mass, bone and confidence in midlife women. We also touch on GLP-1s, metabolic flexibility, CGMs, and daily urine hormone tracking as emerging tools for understanding this life stage.Episode highlightsWhy women’s research needs a “sufficiency” rather than “scarcity” mindsetHow under-eating, stress and low energy availability drive metabolic slowdown in midlifeFed vs fasted training, pre-workout protein, and practical nutrient timing for womenNew data on resistance training, creatine, and rapid changes in muscle, fat and bone in perimenopauseUsing CGMs and daily urine hormone tracking to better understand symptoms and tailor training Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

Miki dives into the often-avoided topic of digestion during protein-sparing modified fasts (PSMF). If you’ve ever wondered why your gut behaves differently on these lean-protein days, this one’s for you. Miki explains what’s happening physiologically—from changes in bile flow and microbiota to electrolyte shifts—and how these can lead to constipation or, less commonly, diarrhea. She walks through practical, evidence-based strategies to get your digestion back on track, including hydration, magnesium types, vitamin C dosing, bitters, and soothing supports like slippery elm. Learn how to troubleshoot gut symptoms so your PSMF days feel as good as they look on paper.Highlights:Why constipation is common on low-fat, low-fibre, high-protein daysHow bile flow, hydration, and electrolytes affect gut motilityMagnesium, vitamin C, and bitters as tools for smoother digestionGentle fixes for diarrhea and when to adjust supplementsThe transitional nature of gut changes during PSMF Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, on the 5th anniversary of Mikkipedia, Mikki speaks to returning guest AND the very first guest ever on the podcast, Professor Grant Schofield. They chat about the value of doing hard things in a time where almost everything is comfortable and easy. This is on the back of Grant’s soon to be released book on the topic and this episode is a conversation between two friends and colleagues about the important pillars of doing hard things and how they integrate this principle into their own lives.Grant is a Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology, former Director of the University’s Human Potential Centre, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Education in New Zealand, co-author of four best-selling books and Chief Science Officer for PREKURE.Professor Grant’s career has focused on preventing the diseases of modern times, and seeing what it takes to help people live a long, healthy and happy life.He lives and breathes the motto “be the best you can be”, and sees this as a game-changer for the health system – capable of transforming the current health (sickness) model, to one in which we aspire to be well. He is redefining public health as the science of human potential; the study of what it takes to have a great life.Grant is well known for thinking outside the box and challenging conventional wisdom in nutrition and weight loss, as well as physical activity and exercise.He brings his fluency across several scientific disciplines – from human physiology, to psychology, to peak performance – to his role at PREKURE, where he delivers world class training in lifestyle medicineGrant’s What the Fat books can be sourced here: https://profgrant.com/books/You can find Grant through the following avenues.Grant Schofield Blog: https://profgrant.com/Pre Kure https://prekure.com/ Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

The festive season doesn’t have to derail your hard-won progress. In this Mini Micropedia, Mikki unpacks why holiday weight gain (often ~0.45–1.0 kg) tends to stick around and which habits most often tip us off track—overcommitting, grazing instead of meals, early “holiday mode,” and a bit too much booze. She lays out a practical plan: prioritise sleep, ring-fence training (and rack up NEAT—aim ~8,000+ steps), keep protein front and centre, and use calorie cycling with planned indulgences (hello, PSMF structure) to enjoy social events without spiralling. You’ll learn simple boundary-setting scripts, environment hacks to reduce temptation, and mindset shifts—discipline over willpower, self-compassion over perfectionism—to carry you into January feeling calm, in control, and confident. Mikki also shares details of the Mondays Matter Christmas Edition—on sale now, doors close Sun 9 Nov, programme kicks off Mon 10 Nov.HighlightsThe five holiday derailers and how to spot yoursSleep, stress, steps: the big dial-movers for appetite and controlProtein-forward meals and “graze phase” antidotesCalorie cycling & planned indulgence (including PSMF days)Alcohol tactics: caps, spacing, hydration, and smarter choices Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours  In this episode, Mikki speaks with Professor Michael Snyder, Chair of Genetics at Stanford University and a global leader in personalised medicine. They explore how our genes, gut microbiome, and lifestyle choices interact to shape metabolic health—and why we all respond so differently to the same foods. Mike shares insights from his groundbreaking research using wearables and genomics to track health in real time, the future of personalised nutrition, and how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help anyone understand their body better. They also discuss the link between viral infections and diabetes, why strength training matters more than you think, and how food truly functions as medicine.Highlights:The genetics of metabolic individuality and why “one-size-fits-all” diets don’t workHow CGMs reveal surprising glucose spikes and help improve long-term healthThe microbiome’s crucial role in metabolism and disease riskSubtypes of diabetes and what they mean for treatment and lifestyleWhy Professor Snyder believes health tracking is the future of preventive medicine Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

A lot of “natural” stress aids aren’t harmless—because they actually work. In this Mini Mikipedia, Mikki breaks down how popular adaptogens and nutrients interact with your HPA axis (the body’s stress-response command centre) and when that’s a blessing versus a blind spot. You’ll learn what the evidence says for ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, phosphatidylserine, and why liquorice root is uniquely risky. Mikki covers dose ranges used in studies, who should be cautious (thyroid issues, pregnancy/breastfeeding, low cortisol, meds), how to test cortisol properly, and why cycling supplements beats “more is better.” She also revisits the basics that move the needle—sleep, protein-centred meals, training balance, boundaries, and connection—so supplements can supplement a solid plan, not replace it.HighlightsHow HPA axis modulation can help—or hinder—stress recoveryLiquorice root and pseudoaldosteronism: real risks, not theoryPhosphatidylserine blunts cortisol; context and cycling matterRhodiola and holy basil: mixed/early evidence, variable extractsTesting (4-point saliva, timing), interactions, and quality assurance Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Hollie Nicholson — trainer, nutrition coach, and creator of the STRONG Method™, a program that’s helped thousands of women over 40 reclaim their confidence, strength, and energy.In this conversation, they talk about what it really means to train and thrive as a busy woman in midlife. Hollie shares how she found her passion for helping women over 40, the biggest training mistakes she sees, and how her own approach has evolved — from “lifting like cardio” in her twenties to prioritising muscle and recovery now. They dive into mindset shifts, hormonal changes, and the reality of balancing fitness with family and work. Hollie also opens up about how to navigate body changes with compassion, stay consistent when life feels chaotic, and why self-care isn’t selfish — it’s strategic.Hollie is a French fry–loving, dessert-ordering, early-to-bed Midwest mum of three who feels most alive in the mountains and always has an afternoon Diet Coke in hand. In 2020, she swapped her fifth-grade classroom for a Zoom screen and discovered a dream she didn’t know she had. What began with 40 women in a garage grew into a global movement — and today, Hollie helps women everywhere get stronger, inside and out.Hollie and her programs can be found here https://www.hollienicholsonstrong.com/about-me https://www.instagram.com/hollienicholsonstrong/?hl=en Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

Calorie cycling isn’t a trick—it’s stress management for your metabolism. In this Mini Micropedia, Mikki explains how sustained restriction can drive adaptive thermogenesis: leptin falls, ghrelin rises, thyroid output dips, NEAT declines, and fat loss stalls. Then she lays out practical cycling options—from simple weekday–weekend shifts to planned carb refeeds, diet breaks, and PSMF days—so you can periodise your intake around training and real life without blowing your deficit. You’ll learn who benefits (and who shouldn’t use it), why protein (≥1.6–2.2 g/kg) and resistance training are non-negotiables, and how to set your weekly calorie budget, distribute it across the week, and interpret scale bumps from glycogen and water. The goal: precision over punishment—an approach you can actually sustain.Don’t miss Mikki’s webinar “Fat Loss in the Festive Season” on Wednesday 29 October, running at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm NZT.Episode HighlightsWhy adaptive thermogenesis makes continuous dieting harder (leptin ↓, ghrelin ↑, thyroid ↓, NEAT ↓).Calorie-cycling options: weekday–weekend shifts, strategic carb refeeds, diet breaks, PSMF; pros and cons.Non-negotiables: high protein (≥1.6–2.2 g/kg) and resistance training to protect lean mass.How to plan: set maintenance, choose a 15–25% weekly deficit, distribute low/high days around training and social life.Interpreting the scale: glycogen + water explain short-term weight spikes after high-carb days. Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr CAtherine Crofts in part 2 of their discussion on health about challenging the status quo in nutrition science. Together they take a critical look at the flaws in current dietary guidelines, particularly the persistence of high-carbohydrate, low-fat recommendations despite mounting evidence for alternative approaches.The conversation dives into how our bodies handle minimally processed versus highly processed carbohydrates, the individuality of carbohydrate tolerance, and why excessive processed carbs play such a central role in driving insulin resistance and chronic disease. Drawing on evolutionary and anthropological insights, the discussion considers what our history of hunting, brain expansion, and plant consumption suggests about human adaptation to diet. This leads into the striking health shifts seen in indigenous populations exposed to modern foods, and whether refined carbs and oils are the primary culprits or part of a wider cultural disruption.Dr Catherine Crofts is a pharmacist, researcher, and lecturer based in New Zealand with a special interest in the early detection and prevention of metabolic disease. She completed her PhD at Auckland University of Technology, where she analysed the extensive insulin assay data collected by Dr Joseph Kraft, shedding light on how abnormal insulin responses can precede changes in blood glucose by many years.Catherine’s work focuses on hyperinsulinemia as a key driver of chronic disease, highlighting the limitations of relying solely on glucose-based measures such as HbA1c or fasting glucose. She has presented internationally on the clinical importance of Kraft’s insulin patterns, advocating for earlier and more nuanced testing to improve long-term health outcomes.With a background that combines pharmacy practice, clinical research, and teaching, Catherine brings a rare blend of practical experience and scientific insight to the conversation around metabolic health and diabetes prevention.linkedin.com/in/catherine-crofts-4a25537b?originalSubdomain=nzhttps://academics.aut.ac.nz/catherine.crofts Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

This week on Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki takes a deep dive into the science of Urolithin A — the “mitochondrial molecule” making waves across the health and longevity world. Is it a genuine breakthrough or just another overhyped supplement? Mikki unpacks the research behind this postbiotic compound, how it supports mitophagy (the clean-up and renewal of mitochondria), and what human studies really show about its impact on strength, endurance, and inflammation. She explores its potential for midlife health, particularly during perimenopause, and weighs it against the proven benefits of exercise, fasting, and a nutrient-dense diet. Expect an evidence-based take on whether it’s worth adding to your stack — or just good marketing dressed in lab coat chic.Highlights:How mitochondrial dysfunction drives aging and fatigueWhat Urolithin A is and how your gut bacteria make itHuman trials showing modest but measurable benefitsWhy exercise still beats any supplement for mitochondrial healthWho might actually benefit from Urolithin A supplementation Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Mike T Nelson about physiological flexibility and the four physiological intervention points. An OG in the exercise physiology and nutrition space, Mikki and Mike talk about expanding metabolic flexibility, and fuel substrate use, to being flexible and resilient across other domains. They talk about temperature regulation, our pH buffer and lactic acid tolerance, and breath work to enhance our ability to deal with stress.Dr. Mike T Nelson is a research-fueled Fitness and Nutrition educator. Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier.He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The techniques he’s developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. His podcast Flex Diet Podcast is a wealth of information on all of these topics and more.Mike can be found at: https://miketnelson.com/Flex Diet Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/42TdIuiFnDYHNWK9deio5lPhysiologic Flexibility Course Waitlist: https://miketnelsons.samcart.com/products/physflex/ Previous interview: https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/204Mondays Matter Accelerated: https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter-accelerated  Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become a cultural phenomenon, transforming appetite regulation and weight loss like nothing before. But with their rise comes a flood of imitators, from flashy “GLP-1 patches” to supplements like Calocurb, all promising the same results without the needles or prescriptions. In this episode, I break down what GLP-1 actually is, how these drugs work, and why they’re so effective—not just for weight but also for cardiovascular outcomes. Then I take a closer look at the patches (spoiler: marketing magic, not science) and Calocurb’s hops extract, which shows some early promise but lacks long-term data. If you’re curious about food noise, appetite regulation, and how to separate science from sales tactics, this one’s for you.Highlights:How GLP-1 drugs regulate appetite, cravings, and even food noiseWhy “GLP-1 patches” are all marketing and no scienceWhat Calocurb is, how it works, and the research behind itShort-term vs long-term evidence for appetite control Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Fresh off the finish line, Mikki recaps the Grand to Grand Ultra: a 7-day, 6-stage, 275 km journey across Utah–Arizona’s heat, altitude and endless sand. She breaks down the training block (back-to-back days, >100 km weeks, strength, sauna), the gear that mattered (hooded SPF top, RaidLight gaiters, 12 L pack), and a simple, robust fueling plan that worked: ~30–40 g carbs/hour with steady sodium (500–600 mg/h), plus ketones and blackcurrant extract for focus and gut calm. Expect honest lessons from a long day of 87 km—including 1 a.m. dunes—why supported made sense, how “jeffing” saved the legs, and the small camp rituals that sped recovery. It’s a practical, hype-free debrief for anyone eyeing multi-day desert ultras—or just curious how to keep moving when the terrain (and life) gets sandy.Highlights:Training that transfers: back-to-back days, low-intensity volume, leg strength, saunaKit that counts: SPF hooded top, gaiters, pack fit, foot careFuel & fluids: 30–40 g carbs/h, 500–600 mg sodium/h, caffeine as a toolStage stories: 87 km overnight dunes, a wrong turn, and smart “jeffing”Camp recovery: simple carbs, protein, ketones, and keeping fibre low Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Claire Turnbull, registered nutritionist about her latest book, End your fight with food. Claire has been a leading voice in health and nutrition for nearly two decades, helping thousands of people rethink their relationship with food, movement, and self-care. In her latest book, she brings together the science of behaviour change with the lived reality of growing up in a culture steeped in dieting, food rules, and body image pressures. What makes her work so powerful is not just her professional expertise, but her willingness to share her own story with honesty and vulnerability — from childhood experiences to struggles with disordered eating, motherhood, and mental health.In this conversation, we dive into those personal reflections and the practical strategies she’s distilled for readers. We talk about how our early environment shapes food beliefs, the role of habits and the food environment, and why lasting change often comes down to self-belief as much as knowledge.Claire Turnbull is a registered nutritionist, published author, and holistic wellness expert who founded New Zealand-based Mission Nutrition and findWellness. With a BSc in Dietetics, a diploma in Positive Psychology, and over 20 years of experience, she provides expertise in nutrition, mental health, and healthy lifestyle habits for individuals and businesses. Turnbull is also a regular media contributor, a keynote speaker, and has authored three books, including her latest, End Your Fight with Food, which explores her personal journey and acts as a workbook to help others connect in to what really matters to help heal their relationship with food and themselveshttps://www.instagram.com/claire.turnbull/https://missionnutrition.co.nz/https://www.claireturnbull.co.nz/ https://www.claireturnbull.co.nz/shop-products/end-your-fight-with-food  Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden