Mikkipedia
Episodes
Reaching your potential with Olympian, Sarah Cowley Ross
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Cowley Ross is a NZ Olympian and Commonwealth Games representative in the heptathlon and high jump, a sports commentator and LockerRoom columnis...
Keto v carbs with Matt Carpenter
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt's research explores both the physiological and qualitative aspects of a low carb/keto approach through a series of interviews in addition to his ...
Muscle-centric medicine with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.She...
Mimmi Kotka - talks about running and RED-S
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mimmi Kotka is a world class runner that lives part-time in the Chamonix Valley with her husband Toni and dog Enzo. Mimmi has won or been on the podiu...
Thoughts on fasting with Dr Cliff Harvey
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealandâs expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Phil Maffetone returns to talk about metabolic efficiency
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
 We talk about how he discovered the power of the low carbohydrate diet and aerobic training for health and performance, and his practical tips to he...
Lou Heller - promoting self confidence and self esteem
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lou also opens up about her own transformation and how this has shaped the person she's become. While this has its foundations based in the clothes we...
Higher Running - Sandi Nypaver
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to to Sandi Nypaver, ultrarunner, ultrarunner coach and one of the most lovely humans about her life as all of t...
Science update from CurraNZ and giveaway - Fleur Cushman
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Fleur have an in-depth discussion on exercise induced muscle damage, the suggested dose for athletes, how people who are new to exercise cou...
Positive effects of protein metabolism with Professor Don Layman
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Donald Layman is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr....
Dr Cliff Harvey returns to the studio
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealandâs expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Deena Kastor - let your mind run
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Deena Kastor, 3 time Olympian and multiple champion runner across different race distances and terrains, and...
Bevan McKinnon - Fitter Radio
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki is also cohost of Fitter Radio as you know and Bevan is the one that got her into podcasting. Of course we talk about this, but more so we talk ...
The misunderstood science of metabolism - Prof. Herman Pontzer
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He was awesome to talk to as we discuss his research looking at the impact that energy expenditure (IE the exercise we do) has on our overall metaboli...
Protein intake for optimal health with Prof Stu Phillips
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki talks to Stu Phillips a complete guru in the field of protein metabolism and muscle. We discuss protein and ageing, the...
Mike Wardian - Ultra Runner
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Wardian is quite simply one of the worldâs best ultra runners. Name an event and the chances are Mikeâs done it. Heâs competed all over the...
A holistic psychololgical approach to wellbeing - Dr Karen Faisandier
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Karen Faisandier, from the Integrative Practice, on chronic stress, the 'endurance phase' of stress and th...
Optimising health and performance with Dr Dan Plews. Your questions answered
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki talks to Dr Dan Plews about life, performance, continuous glucose monitors, HVR, sauna, strength training and optim...
Athletica AI and HIIT with Prof. Paul Laursen
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki chats to Dr Paul Laursen (The Prof) all about his research in high intensity training and how to apply it, his training...
Metabolic efficiency - Bob Seebohar
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki chats to Bob Seebahor, the dietitian that created the term 'metabolic efficiency' and changed the way we viewed fuel fo...
Exogenous ketones for health and performance - with Brianna Stubbs
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I chat to Dr Brianna Stubbs, lead translational scientist at the Buck Institute of Ageing about exogenous ketones for health ...
Pre-training nutrition strategies with Jeff Rothschild
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki chats to Jeff Rothschild, former music producer (who rubbed shoulders with some of her faves, including Jon Bon Jovi) a...
Simon Marshall - The Brave Athlete
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Marshall is a performance psychologist has a bachelorâs degree in Sports Science, a masterâs degree in Kinesiology, and a PhD in Sport and E...
Julia Rucklidge - nutrients for a better brain
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki talks to Professor Julia Rucklidge about her research around mental health and nutrients, and the recently released boo...
Caryn Zinn - Low Carb Dietitian and co-author of What the Fat.
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Specific topics includeTommy woods and Lucy Maillings - review of flexibility of the gut https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33849977/PSMF bread https://w...
Andrew Koutnik - Type 1 diabetes and an LCHF diet (part 2)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Mikki is back with Dr Andrew Koutnik, PhD, researcher at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, for a continu...
Andrew Koutnik - Type 1 diabetes and an LCHF diet (part 1)
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Koutnik, PhD is a Research Scientist studying the influence of lifestyle and metabolism on health, disease, and performance. He originally bega...
Ruth Croft
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While they chat briefly about the race, it was much more around the habits, behaviours, training and nutrition that keeps Ruth strong, fit and awesome...
Brodie Kane
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brodie KaneBrodie is currently based in her home city of Christchurch and is working through some very exciting projects, like the re-launch of her ve...
LCHF diets and time restricted eating with Dr Ethan Weiss
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Ethan talk about how he became interested in studying time restricted eating (TRE) as a cardiologist. He talks about his introduction to low...
Mark Mattson Ph.D.
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Mattson is now retired, but was a professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. Heâs one of the foremost researchers in the area of...
Lara Briden
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lara has an evolutionary biology background and a strong science base for her work; we talk about her recommendations for women entering perimenopause...
Mal Law - Adventurer and founder of Running Wild
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mal has inspired countless people to chase their own adventures as he turned his love of trail running and adventure into philanthropic ventures, rais...
Dr Cliff Harvey and Dr Dan Plews
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Dan Plews is the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon age group world record holder with a blistering 8:24 set in 2018, thatâs 8hrs and 24mins!By way of bio ...
Michelle Yandle - Empowered Eating
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mikki talks to Michelle Yandle, nutrition coach, author and creator of the Empowered Eating Centre, where she delivers the Empowered Eating ...
Dr Ben Bikman - Insulin Resistance
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a deep dive into insulin resistance, and what causes it, who is at risk, the other disease processes that it underpins and how to identif...
Lola Berry
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Lola talk about·   Her early years in the nutrition space, and how she developed the approach that she is well known for ·   ...
Shaun Collins - The Running Beast
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout our conversation we talk about Shaun's :-Family and upbringing, and his early orienteering yearsThe benefits of an outdoor lifestyleExtreme...
An ancestral approach to brain health - Dr Tommy Wood
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Wood is part of the research faculty at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Pediatrics. His research focuses on ways to incre...
Kathrine Switzer
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathrine Switzer has long been one of runnings most iconic figures. N0t just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Mar...
Fleur Cushman - the science behind blackcurrants
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki talks to Fleur about how she got in to the supplement industry, and what it is about NZ Blackcurrants particularly (as opposed to blackcurrants ...
Dr Mark Cucuzzella
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mikki talks to Dr Mark Cucuzzella, Professor, physician and Lt Col who advocates for healthier lives and the challenges and opportunities of...
Jamie Scott - Seasonality
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mikki and Jamie discussHis entry point into ancestral thinking and livingImpact of light at night and dark during the dayLight intensity during the da...
Questions with Cliff - the magic of mushrooms
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealandâs expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Sara Lake - Intuitive Eating
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Lake is a New Zealand Registered Nutritionist with a Health Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition, both from Ma...
Dr James O' Keefe
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James is a cardiologist and Medical Director of the Charles and Barbara Dubok Cardio Health & Wellness Center at Saint Lukeâs Mid American Heart...
Anna Frost - From Mountains to Motherhood
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mikki chats to Anna Frost, professional mountain runner, all about her career, race and training highlights, and transitioning to coach and ...
Craig Emmerich
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mikki sits down with Craig Emmerich to discusss all things ketogenic diets. Craig is one half of the duo that make up Maria Mind Body Health...
Dr Susan Kleiner
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss, amongst other things: ·   Nutrition in the 1980s·   How the field has shifted ·   Mistakes elite (a...
Stuart Gray - Omega 3s, Muscle Function and Ageing
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Stuart Gray graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc in Physiology and Sports Science and subsequently completed a PhD in Exercise Physi...
Nicole Bitter
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Javelina Jundred website: https://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/Nicole Bitter contact: FB: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.kalogeropoulo...
Brad Kearns
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I chat to Brad Kearns. It was such a fun conversation and he is a wealth of information. Brad is a New York Times bestselling author, elite...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with Dr Nicky Keay
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nicky Keay has a BA in Medical Tripos and medical qualifications MB, BChir from Cambridge University. Nicky has extensive clinical and research exp...
Zach Bitter
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner who holds world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour distance world record. He is an e...
Questions with Cliff
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealandâs expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Frederic Leroy: The politics of red meat
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frederic Leroy studied Bio-engineering Sciences at Ghent University (1992-1997), and obtained a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences at the Vrije Univer...
Dr Eric Helms - Physique Scientist
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eric is a coach, athlete, author, and educator. A trainer since the early 2000âs, heâs worked in the US Air force, commercial gyms, private traini...
Chris Kelly - Nourish Balance Thrive
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you interested in health and performance will know this guest well. Christopher Kelly, co-founder of Nourish Balance Thrive, a health and lif...
Cynthia Monteleone
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CM (Cynthia) Monteleone is a wife and mother of three children who is based in Maui, Hawaii. She is a certified Metabolic Analytics Practitioner with ...
Lily Nichols
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nu...
Answering your questions with Cliff Harvey PhD. and Bella Nutritionist
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealandâs expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been hel...
Phil Maffetone and Paul Laursen - The Covid pandemic meets the overfat pandemic
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schooled in physiology, kinesiology and nutrition, Dr Phil Maffetone is one of the most sought after practitioners for health and performance, having ...
Sleep Chronotypes and Metabolic Health - with Greg Potter PhD.
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Potter, PhD is one of the most sought after consultants in the field of circadian rhythm, sleep and health, and has a breadth of experience in nu...
Grant Schofield on life, lockdown, and how his thinking has evolved over time
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a conversation with Professor Grant SchofieldGrant is a Professor of Public Health (Auckland University of Technology) and director of th...
Welcome to Mikkipedia
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trailer episode for the Mikkipedia podcastYou can learn more about Mikki at https://mikkiwilliden.com