Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, your host, and in this episode, I’m diving into ways to boost performance, build muscle, and improve body composition—all within a flexible framework. I’m excited to be joined by Brett Bartholomew, the mind behind The Art of Coaching and author of Conscious Coaching. Together, we explore the many interactions coaches and trainers face, the value of practice in learning, and some of the latest fitness trends like cold plunges and red light therapy.

We also dive into the critical role of communication and discuss how AI is shaping the future of coaching. Brett shares his inspiring journey from being a strength and conditioning coach to focusing on leadership development and conflict resolution.

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Episode Chapters:

• 02:41 Brett Bartholomew's Coaching Journey
• 06:07 The Importance of Experiential Learning
• 09:28 Challenges and Misconceptions in Public Speaking
• 18:04 Fitness Trends and Industry Observations
• 31:33 The Role of Social Relationships in Health
• 35:07 Handling Criticism and Divorce
• 35:40 The Importance of Effective Communication
• 37:27 COVID-19's Impact on Social Connections
• 37:53 The Future of AI in Communication
• 40:16 The Decline of International Education Events
• 45:26 Building Meaningful Relationships
• 49:20 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
• 52:27 Setting Boundaries and Valuing Time
• 01:01:02 Creating Memorable Experiences

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 260: Real-Talk on Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Success with Ben Brown
• Episode 207: Driving client progress with effective nutrition and coaching: An interview with Aram Grigorian

Connect with Brett:

• Art of Coaching: https://artofcoaching.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_brettb/
• Conscious Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Coaching-Science-Building-Buy/

Get In Touch with Dr Mike:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Broxterman from Prosper Nutrition Coaching to dive into the world of nutrition coaching. We cover everything from the pros and cons of macro counting to the importance of understanding a client’s history and staying curious in coaching relationships.

Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge as a registered dietitian and shares powerful insights, including the motivational interviewing techniques she picked up from a university research study. We also tackle how to handle client setbacks with creative approaches, like the ‘toothbrush metaphor.’

Sponsors:

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Episode Chapters:

• 04:10 The Role of Coach Catalyst
• 06:58 Macro Counting vs. Non-Macro Approaches
• 09:57 Motivational Interviewing and Coaching Techniques
• 29:28 Understanding Client Goals
• 29:42 The Power of Open-Ended Questions
• 30:08 The Catch-All Question
• 31:09 Revelations and Sensitive Topics
• 31:29 Encouraging Client Communication
• 31:57 Effective Coaching Techniques
• 32:26 The Importance of Specificity
• 35:50 Curiosity in Coaching
• 36:28 The Setback Tool
• 41:50 Building Client Confidence
• 43:04 The Toothbrush Metaphor
• 48:11 Consistency Over Perfection

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 249: Elevating Wellness through Movement and Nutritional Wisdom with Dr. Kelly and Juliet Starrett
• Episode 230: Exploring Preventive Health and Personalized Nutrition Catherine Staffieri from Nutrisense

Connect with Jen:

• Propsper Nutrition Coaching Shownotes

Get In Touch with Dr Mike:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! In this episode, I’m diving into some key concepts from my Flex Diet Certification, including the unique 8-intervention approach that combines metabolic flexibility and flexible dieting. I’ll share insights on the importance of actionable steps, research-backed nutrition strategies, and the innovative concept of 'coaching leverage' to help you guide your clients more effectively.

Just a quick reminder—enrollments for the Flex Diet Certification close tonight, January 13th, 2025, at midnight PST, so don’t miss your chance to join! The next round won’t open until June 2025.

Enroll here:

• https://miket.me/fdc​

Sponsors:

• Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%
• LMNT electrolyte drink mix: miketnelsonlmnt.com
• Dr. Mike's Fitness Insider Newsletter: Sign up for free at https://miketnelson.com/.

Triphasic 2 book now available!

• Go to https://triphasic2.com/

Episode Chapters:

• 00:19 Enrollment Details for Flex Diet Certification
• 01:16 Overview of the Flex Diet Certification
• 02:08 Challenges in Arranging Interventions
• 03:14 Importance of Practical Application
• 07:06 Coaching Leverage Concept
• 08:46 Final Enrollment Reminder and Conclusion

Get In Touch with Dr Mike:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/