Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Kenneth Jay, a PhD in Physiology and Biomechanics, coach to Olympic-level athletes, and creator of the Row Forge
Ever wonder what kiteboarding, caffeine, and metabolic flexibility have in common? Turns out, quite a bit—and I got to unpack all of it in a recent episode of What Are You Made Of? with Mike “C-Roc.” We recorded this one from South Padre Island, Texas—one of my favorite places to combine work, wind, and
I recently sat down with Kylie Riesselman Larson for her Far From Perfect podcast to share a bit about my journey and dig into some of the science behind how we build a better body and a better life. We covered a lot of ground in this episode: My early days in fitness and
Strap in, meatheads and metabolic misfits — I’ve got a new research grenade to lob into your protein-splattered meal prep. This one is courtesy of my good buddy Dr. David Church (DC if you know him or @DrMyohead on Instagram and Dr. Myohead on X) and the crew at Arny Ferrando’s lab — with muscle-fiber-slaying
Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I'm Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and today I’m diving into the frigid but fascinating world of cold water immersion with Dr. Thomas P. Seeger — a true pioneer in sustainable engineering and a leading voice on cold
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber to talk all things microdosing—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s gaining so much traction in health, performance and even mental clarity. We dig
Today’s message is about a box. A literal box. And it might be one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever helped create. Not long ago, the nonprofit gang over at We Care hit me up and asked: “Hey, could you curate our April box on Exercise Prescription?” Didn’t hesitate. Said yes before they
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Aaron Straker for a deep dive into his journey from natural bodybuilding to the enhanced side of the sport. We talk openly about the trade-offs, risks, and insights he's gained along the
