Mikkipedia
Episodes
Mini Mikkipedia - boost your own immunity
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Busting nutrition myths with Zoe Harcombe PhD
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to renowned nutritionist, Zoe Harcombe, PhD about navigating nutrition advice when up against the dietary guidel...
Mini Mikkipedia - Calories count, how not to count your calories and lose weight
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Metabolic adaptations in weightloss with Dr Catia Martins
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak to Dr Catia Martins about metabolic adaptation and weight loss. Catia has spent her research career answering questio...
Mini Mikkipedia - managing your sleep
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting back to basics with Michelle Matangi
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Michelle Matangi about getting back to basics when it comes to self care and why Michelle recently had to emp...
Mini Mikkipedia- Scarcity vs abundance mindset
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LCHF diets for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease - Dr Amy Goss
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Amy Goss, assistant professor and researcher about nutritional intervention for fatty liver disease - spec...
Mini Mikkipedia - The benefits and effects of creatine
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the mechanisms and effects of Curranz - Dr Sam Shepherd
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Sam Shepherd, Senior Lecturer in exercise and sports nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University, all ab...
Mini Mikkipedia - weight loss, managing expectations
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture and it's effect on greenhouse gas emissions - Prof Frank Mitloehner
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak to Dr Frank Mitolenher about the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector on the global climat...
Is that diet soda bad for me?
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The role of satiety in weight loss - Dr Ted Naiman
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Ted Neiman, science communicator and whole food diet expert, all about protein and satiety. They talk abou...
Diet breaks - How, when and why.
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kwadwo Kyeremanteng (ICU Doc) - Challenging and changing health after COVID times
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Kwadwo Kyeremanteng about health in the time of Covid. He’s an ICU, an intensive care unit doctor in Ottawa...
Mini Mikkipedia - are we getting enough protein?
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Training, recovery and mindset - a conversation with Simon Cochrane
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to the ultimate endurance legend, Simon Cochrane, from Athletic Peak. Simon recently smashed the world record at...
Mini Mikkipedia - Managing your hunger
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey returns to dispel the myths
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki chats to Mikkipedia regular Dr Cliff Harvey, researcher, naturopath, PhD and all around awesome dude on some common myt...
Mini Mikkipedia - Managing weight regain
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Impossible to possible with explorer and enduarnce athlete Ray Zahab
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Ray Zahab, Canadian explorer, expedition leader, ultra marathoner, and creator of Impossible to Possible. Ray...
Mini Mikipedia - What is a Protein Sparing Modified Fast?
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition for teenagers - Kira Sutherland
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Australian naturopath and sports nutritionist, Kira Sutherland, about nutrition for teenagers. They discuss s...
Mini Mikkipedia - Mindset for fat loss
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diet manipulation effects on performance and health markers - Alannah McKay
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Alannah McKay, a post doctoral fellow and researcher in the field of iron metabolism, immune system health ...
Mini Mikkipedia - Protein and fasting
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini Mikkipedia episode I share some of my thoughts around fasting and protein intake Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.face...
Hormonal blueprint for fat loss - Amber Shaw
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks with Amber Shaw, health and wellness coach about her Hormonal Fat Loss Blueprint - the four pillars that will ...
Mini Mikkipedia - 50 fat loss tips (part 2)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki brings you the second of two episodes sharing 100 tips to achieve your fat loss goals Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebo...
Dr Mark Cucuzzella returns to talk Zone 2 training for health and performance
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Mark Cucuzella all about zone 2 training for health and performance. They talk about what zon...
Mini Mikkipedia - 50 fat loss tips (part 1)
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki discusses 50 weight loss tips that can be useful when tying to change your body composition Contact Mikki:https...
Testosterone and men's health - with Ali Gilbert
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak to men’s health expert Ali Gilbert on … mens health! Ali and I talk about the normalisation of the ‘dad bod’ ...
Mini Mikkipedia - Food Cravings
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to alter your training through the menstrual cycle? - Lauren Colenso-Semple
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we delve into the evidence-based approach to menstrual cycle training. Our guest today is Lauren, who ha...
Mini Mikkipedia - Gut and metabolic health
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glucose metabolism and continuous glucuse monitor use in sport - Amy-Lee Bowler PhD.
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Amy Lee Bowler, PhD Candidate, sports nutritionist, and registered dietitian about the use of CGMs for athlet...
Mini Mikkipedia - Supplements in older age
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast - Exogenous ketones and exercise through the lifespan - Dr Brendon Egan Podcast - Mini Mikkipedia - Mikki talks bone health strategiesBone Hea...
Obesity, metabolism and mitochondrial health - Dr Vyvyane Loh
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Vyvyane Loh, board certified physician specialising in obesity and internal medicine. But Vyvyane is so mu...
Mini Mikkipedia - Snacking
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The limit of human energy expenditure - Assistant Professor Andrew Best
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Andrew (Drew) Best about the limit of Human Energy expenditure. Related to the Herman Pontzer interview that ...
Mini Mikkipedia - Serotonin
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting cognition and brain health - Dr Tommy Wood
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Tommy Wood, about cognition, the brain, and what we can do to support brain health. They d...
Mini Mikkipedia - What are the health benefits of coffee?
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I take a dive into the research to understand the potential health benefits of coffee, Including the effects on brain health, metabolic disease and me...
Nutrients for bone health - Dr Charles Price
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Charles (Chad) Price about bone health. An orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Price was driven to find solutions when...
Mini Mkkipedia - The scales
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thyroid strong - Dr Emily Kiberd
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, movement specialist, strength enthusiast and hashimotos expert, all about the ...
Mini Mikkipedia - To carbo load or not to carbo load
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exogenous ketones and exercise through the lifespan - Dr Brendon Egan
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Brendan Egan about exogenous ketones and exercise through the lifespan. They talk first about exogenous ke...
Mini Mikkipedia - Intermittent Fasting
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki talks about intermittent fasting, where the evidence shows it is beneficial for females, if your menstrual cycle should ...
Tackling type 2 diabetes - Peter Brukner
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Peter Brukner, one of the OGs in the low carbohydrate space. They discuss how he was influenced by Profess...
Mini Mikkipedia - Vitamin B12
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki talks about B12, why it’s important and some other tests that can help determine your B12 status.Blog link here: https...
Sustainable Nutrition with Diana Rodgers
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Diana Rodgers about a range of topics related to nutrition, the health of children, the health of the planet,...
Mini Mikkipedia - Anxiety
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Mini Mikkipedia Monday, Mikki talks about anxiety, sleep and the supplements that you might consider if you have addressed the othe...
Energy availability in sport with Dr José L. Areta
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr. José Areta, lecturer in sports nutrition and metabolism, about energy availability. We talk about what i...
Mini Mikkipedia - Food tracking
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Mini Mikkipedia Mikki talks about food tracking, who might benefit and how to do it.Based on this blog post here: https://mikkiwillidenphd.wordpr...
Dr Jeffry Gerber, Denver's diet doctor
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Jeffry Gerber, Denver’s diet doctor, about diabetes, surprising findings when measuring insulin levels, ...
Mini Mikkipedia - The importance of strength training for fat loss with Darren Ellis
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki chats to Darren Ellis, Strength and Conditioning coach on this Mini Mikkipedia Monday about strength training on a fat loss approach and why it ...
Optimising nutrition and data driven fasting with Marty Kendall
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Marty Kendall, creator of the Nutrient Optimiser and Data Driven fasting - programmes he has created to help ...
Mini Mikkipedia - Mikki talks bone health strategies
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first Monday episode of Mini Mikkipedia on a Monday and this week I talk through the bone related nutrition and lifestyle strategies that ...
Celiac, gluten sensitivity, auto-immunity and the gut microbiome, with Dr Alessio Fasano
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Alessio Fasano about gluten, non celiac gluten sensitivity (NGCS), the gut microbiome and auto-immune conditi...
Kicking of the New Year with Cliff Harvey
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Mikkipedia regular Dr Cliff Harvey about a host of different topics that have been on their minds in the nutr...
Metabolic eye health with Ryan O'Connor
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki chats to Ryan O’Connor, Optometrist based in Hamilton, all about his interest in metabolic health and eye health. The...
Dr Matthew Phillips - metabolic strategies for neurological health
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to clinical and research metabolic neurologist, Dr Matthew Phillips, on the utility of metabolic therapies for n...
Flexible dieting with Alan Aragon
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to one of the OGs in the nutrition education space, Dr Alan Aragon. To say that he has been around a long while ...
Managing Endometreosis with Alex Middleton
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to naturopath and women’s health expert Alexandra Middleton about endometriosis. They discuss the etiology of ...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Dr Greg Brown
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Greg Brown, medical director at Wellington Hyperbarics, all about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (or HBOT). The...
Hormones and health with Dr Nicky Keay
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last time Nicky was on the podcast, we discussed in depth the issue of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) for both males and females. This ti...
Managing Chronic Pain with Professor Howard Schubiner
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Professor Howard Schubiner, mind-body medicine practitioner, all about pain. Prof Schubiner discusses his int...
Priority micronutrients - with Ty Beal, PhD
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Ty Beal, Research Advisor on the Knowledge Leadership team at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition abou...
Quantum medicine for health prevention with Dr Michael Twyman
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr. Michael Twyman, who is a cardiologist specialising in functional and quantum medicine which investigates ...
Training world champion Chelsea Sodaro - with Dan Plews
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show I speak to Dan Plews about Funky Trunkies, protein metabolism and Chelsea Sodaro - who blew up the podium at the Hawaii Ironman ...
Exploring irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut and the gut brain axis with Prof. Eamonn Quigley
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Eamonn Quigley is a renowned gastroenterologist and is internationally known for his research on gastrointestinal motility disorders, neurogastro...
Health and wellness advocate Art Green
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Art Green, best known as the first NZ Bachelor, now health and wellbeing advocate, podcast and TV host, husba...
Kona Special - Bonus Episode 3 - Rob Dallimore previews the womens field at the Ironman World Champs
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Dallimore gives his opinion of this years potential medal contenders in the womens Ironman World Champs on the eve of the race
Kona Special - Bonus Episode 2 - Grant Schofield talks fat adaption for Ironman
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Grant bring this bonus episode from the Ironman World Champs and Grant talks about his own fat loss protocol to get into shape to run with M...
Life on the trails with Jeff Pelletier
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Jeff Pelletier, ultra-distance trail runner and filmmaker, member of the Team Salomon Canada, and a prolifi...
Kona Special - Bonus Episode 1 - Rob Dallimore talks tech
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob has an extensive background in Endurance Sports having competed at a high level, in running, Duathlon, triathlon and Multisport. Rob has competed ...
Ending carb confusion with Dr Eric Westman
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Eric Westman, one of the modern day pioneers in the low carbohydrate, ketogenic diet space. Mikki and Dr W...
Period health with Nicole Jardim
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Nicole Jardim, health coach, podcaster, speaker and writer on all things hormone health. We talk about the di...
Back in the Studio with Cliff Harvey to talk about women's nutrition
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealand’s expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Low carb heart health with Dr Bret Scher
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Bret Scher, medical director over at Diet Doctor, a very popular low carb internet resource that helps tho...
Zone, Paleo and Powerlifting at 62 with Julianne Taylor
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to national powerlifting champion, mentor and registered nutritionist Julianne Taylor about her training, her nu...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring - Dr Taylor Sittler from Levels
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Taylor Sittler, head of research and development at Levels, a health app designed to interpret and make recomm...
Ketogenic diets for mental health - Dr Chris Palmer
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show Mikki speaks to Dr Chris Palmer, psychiatrist, all about nutritional psychology and the intersect between metabolic health and b...
Cold water immersion with Dr Heather Massey
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m diving into the science of cold water swimming with Dr Heather Massey, a Senior Lecturer in the Extreme Environments Laboratory at the...
Nutrition for the ageing brain with Stephen Cunnane PhD
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Stephen Cunnane all about his research on the brain, what is important regarding nutrients, the importance...
Dan Plews returns with his views on sodium intake and his experience on animal based nutrition
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to returning guest Dr Dan Plews about his recent foray into an animal-based nutrition approach, the importance o...
Understanding Iron Deficiency - Beth Maclean
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Beth Maclean, a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia all about iron metabolism. They discuss ...
Lean Mass Hyper-Responders - Keto and cholesterol with Nick Norwitz PhD
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Nick Norwitz about ketogenic diets, cholesterol numbers and why we see differences into the cholesterol respo...
Sarah Tanner - Switching from a vegan diet
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak to entrepreneur, recipe developer, Sarah Tanner who describes herself as an organic and holistic home cooking kiwi. S...
Circadian physiology with Prof Karyn Esser
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Esser talks about what we know with regards to what impacts the circadian rhythm (and what even is it?) and how important regulating both our mas...
Hormone savvy Doc, Carrie Jones, talks Stress, Hormones and Testing
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) having...
Exercise and the gut microbiome with Sara Campbell
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Sara Campbell about exercise, the gut and our gut microbiome. We discuss the bi-directional relationship b...
Stephan Guyenet, Phd - The Hungry Brain
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Stephan Guyenet, obesity researcher and neuroscience expert about energy balance, weight maintenance and t...
Rick Johnson MD - Why nature wants us to be fat
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Rick talk about how he developed an interest in fructose, how fructose impacts blood pressure and what types of foods and drinks are most de...
Why you need omega 3 in your diet, with Bill Harris
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Bill Harris, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of omega-3 fatty acid research. His work ...
Dom Harvey - For the love of running
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki talks to Dom Harvey, podcaster, former radio DJ, avid runner about how running has transformed his life through some of...
Prof Mike Murphy - Creator of Coenzyme q10 supplement, MitoQ
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Mike Murphy, Professor of Mitochondrial Redox Biology and co-creator of Mito Q, a coQ10 supplement that is ...
Fitness over 40 with Darren Ellis
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I speak to Darren Ellis, former owner of Cross Fit NZ, the first Cross Fit gym in New Zealand, all about considerations as we...
Functional health, gut testing and probiotics with Dr Joe Mather
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to functional medicine doctor Joe Mather, who is also the lead physician at The Ruscio Clinic, about how he uses...