The Performance Nutrition Podcast

In Episode 43, Dr. Bubbs talks with ancestral nutrition expert Nora Gedgaudas about the essential role the consumption of dietary fats played in making us “human” and developing the incredible and amazing human brain. Nora discusses how our brains evolved much more rapidly than our closest primate cousins, what experts believe was the cause of this unprecedented growth and how it shaped our ancestors' food choices. She also highlights new research showing “size does matter” when it comes to our brains and how in the last 10,000 years they’re actually getting smaller, before providing some actionable tips to support healthy brain and cognitive function. Check out full show notes at drbubbs.com/podcast.

In Episode 42, Dr. Bubbs interviews epigenetics expert Dr. Ben Lynch, who dives into the emerging field of epigenetics, outlining how the environment impacts how your genes are expressed. Dr. Ben discusses the MTHFR gene and its implications on your health and performance. He shares insights on methylation and its role in optimal heath, as well as highlighting the dangers of excess folic acid, efficacy of different types of supplemental folate, and most importantly how to make sense of genetic tests. Check out drbubbs.com for show notes.

In Episode 41, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Josh Bonhotal, Director of Strength & Conditioning for the Purdue Boilermaker men's basketball team, Big 10 conference champions in 2017. In this episode, Josh talks about how he got started in Strength & Conditioning, lessons learned from working with Al Vermeil and the Chicago Bulls, how he prepares his guys in the off-season, the importance of solid nutrition & sleep fundamentals with young athletes, things to consider in-season to keep the team fresh and of course, perhaps the most important area, how to build buy-in and build relationships with players to really propel their success. Great, practical tips and insights here from Josh.

In Episode 40, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor at the Center for Sport Performance at California State University-Fullerton to talk benefits and pitfalls of wearable technology, when technology can help clients and athletes and when it can hinder progess, key markers of longevity and healthy ageing that most doctors don’t know, why you can’t just outsource your training (or your health) and why it’s important to “feel small” every once in a while. Terrific insights from one of the best in the business. Check out show notes at drbubbs.com/podcast.

In Episode 42, Dr. Bubbs interviews world-renowned scientist and researcher, Professor Tim Noakes about his remarkable career. Prof Noakes talks about his start in medicine and how his career path transitioned to sport and exercise science, as well as how the hydration recommendations have dramatically changed over the last 40 years and what the best advice really is. He discusses his proposed Central Governor Model in the late 1990s to explain the brain’s fundamental role in limiting athletic performance, as well as his journey from elite endurance athlete to type-2 diabetes diagnosis and how his health dramatically changed after adopting a low-carb diet. Terrific insights from Professor Noakes and a testament to his remarkable career. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for show notes.

In Episode 41, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Eric Barker, author of the Wall Street Journal Best-seller Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong, to talk about what really produces success. Eric explores what separates the extremely successful from the rest of us and highlights what we can learn to be more like them. He also explores the pitfalls of high-performers and his formula for success and work life balance. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for show notes and more great episodes!

In Episode 37, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Derek Hansen, international sport performance consultant whose clients include multiple Olympians, professional athletes and elite college athletes. Derek explores the evolutionary importance of sprinting, explains how sprinting offers a variety of training effects (not just linear), talks micro-dosing high intensity work in-season, how sprinting is key to protect against injuries, implications for hockey players training on dry land, how personal trainers can effectively add sprint to their clients' regimes and so much more. Phenomenal stuff here from one of the best in the world!

In Episode 36, Dr. Bubbs interviews nutrition expert and author of the Alzheimer’s Antidote, Amy Berger MS, who takes a deep dive into topics of brain health, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Amy discusses how Alzheimer’s disease is an energy crisis in the brain, how the brain cells are effectively “starving” for fuel and the potential role low-carb and ketogenic diets may play in providing the brain with an alternate and effective fuel source. She also unpacks the physiology of beta-amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and the critical role of cholesterol and key nutrients like choline and vitamin B12 in brain health. Lots of actionable and insightful tips here from Amy! Check out my show notes at drbubbs.com/podcast.

In Episode 35, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Dr. Tamsin Lewis MD, functional medicine expert and elite endurance athlete, to talk all things endurance training: how she become UK Ironman champion, nutrition and training lessons she learned along the way, the importance of personalized training volumes to maximize results, considerations for female athletes, key biomarkers for assessing recovery and health, and so much more! Dr. Tamsin provides a ton of great tips and actionable insights to help you raise your game. Check out mu show notes too on drbubbs.com/podcast.

In Episode 34, Dr. Bubbs interviews the Director of the Public Health Collaboration, a charity dedicated to informing and implementing healthy decisions for better public health. Sam has brought together a group of leading doctors and nutritionists in the United Kingdom to tackle obesity and type-2 diabetes, which costs 16 billion UK pounds to treat every year. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for show notes on this fascinating episode.

In Episode 33, Dr. Bubbs sits down with sleep and behaviour expert Dan Pardi MS and CEO of HumanOS.me to talk about the latest insights on sleep and circadian biology, the internal cellular “clocks” in your body which control sleep, recovery and overall performance. Dan dives into the latest research on sleep duration and common roadblocks to high-quality sleep, he discusses how “food timing” dramatically impacts your circadian rhythms and weight gain, highlights how melatonin is a “timing” hormone (and not a sleep hormone) and shares his favourite tips for overcoming jet lag and circadian disruption. Dan shares a ton of simple, actionable tips to upgrade your mental and physical performance. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for show notes and other episodes.

In Episode 35, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert coach Jaret Grossman to talk about his journey from a 90 pound 8th grader to 3x All-American wrestler at Bryant University. Jaret shares his top-10 nutrition and training tips for adding 10-20 pounds of muscle to your frame; targets for total daily protein intake, meal frequency for hypertrophy, preferred types of carbohydrates, nutrient-timing, training frequency for beginners and more advanced lifters and a ton more. Jaret also shares some key insights on how to become a successful entrepreneur, the importance of systems and goal-setting, and how to build your brand.

In Episode 32, Dr. Bubbs interviews one of the world's top experts and pioneers in sports nutrition and supplementation Dr. Jose Antonio PhD, CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Dr. Antonio discusses the benefits of creatine for power-based and endurance sports as well as implications for brain health, the type of exercise beta-alanine and beetroot juice may benefit, the application of HMB supplementation, caffeine and carbs and so much more. Dr. Antonio provides some great insights, as well as shares his morning routine and tips for success in your career. Check out drbubbs.com/podcast for show notes.

In Episode 31, Dr. Bubbs interviews nutrition and physiology expert Dr. Ryan Lowery PhD about his upcoming book with Dr. Jacob Wilson PhD “The Ketogenic Bible – The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis”. In this interview, Ryan discusses the basics of a keto diet, potential pitfalls including the keto flu and possible mineral deficiencies, the application of keto for hypertrophy and how it impacts athletic performance, as well as keto diets for weight loss and novel applications for brain health. Ryan and Dr. Wilson are leading authorities on ketogenic diets and Ryan provides a wealth of simple, actionable tips in this episode. Check out all episodes and show notes at drbubbs.com/podcast.

In Episode #32. Dr. Bubbs reflects on episodes #18-31 of the Dr. Bubbs Performance Podcast. He answers questions from listeners and shares his insights on the evidence-based tips and tactics discussed by his most recent guests. He'll review the advice and opinions of expert doctors, PhDs, trainers and nutritionists - exploring common ground, conflicting viewpoints and sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics. Don't miss this 2nd instalment of REWIND! Check out all the latest episodes at drbubbs.com/podcast.