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Big Feed up HQ

201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Welcome to The Big Feed Up HQ Podcast.

A podcast about Nutrition / Movement / Outdoor Experiences.

Hosted by Matt Gardner Performance Nutritionist (SENr) . Nutritional Therapist (mBANT)

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Episodes

Executive Chef Bath Rugby / Performance Chef / The Kinetic Kitchen / With Michael Bache

January 23, 2021 08:26 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Michael Bache is the Executive Chef for Bath Rugby, Team Performance Chef for England Rugby and Research & Development specialist for The Kinetic Kitchen. We dig into: How Michael became a Performance Chef. Michaels considers designing menu’s day in day out for players, support staff and coaches. Farleigh House, the unique venue Bath Rugby house an elite training centre in. How Michael and his team support the players and staff during the day and turn things around at night for fine di...

Endurance Nutrition

January 19, 2021 07:41 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

In this episode, I deliver a seminar and a Q and A segment to the members of JSK Running Club in Kintore in Scotland (Aberdeenshire) via Zoom. We dig into: Macronutrients - carbs, fat, protein. Periodised Endurance Nutrition. Traditional Fueling Methods. Unconventional Fueling Methods. Endurance Supplements. As always if you like the show please share it with someone and also it would be awesome if you could possibly take a few moments to leave me a review and rating on the platform th...

The Gym Medic / Sports Medicine / NHS Staff / Work Hard Be Kind / With Dr Sarah Bailey

January 10, 2021 09:33 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode, I speak with Dr Sarah Bailey a.k.a The Gym Medic. We Dig Into: How Sarah is coping at the moment working as a GP and a sports medicine doc. How Sarah tries to build trust with her patients. What The Gym Medic is all about and how Sarah wants to add value with each of her posts on Instagram. Things to look forward to from The Gym Medic such as live Q and A chats with other doctors and other practitioners. As always if you like the show please share it with someone and...

Expedition Medicine / Sports Medicine / Doctor In The Wild / With Dr James Bloor-Griffiths

December 20, 2020 09:05 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Dr James Bloor-Griffiths is a medical doctor, involved in sports medicine and expedition medicine and a qualified Field Guide in Botswana. We Dig Into: How James has been travelling over to southern Africa, Botswana and Namibia, since the age of 3 years old. How his Dad is involved in the safari industry and runs a company called Avian Adventures. How James trained as a safari guide, specifically in field guide work and his experiences leading customers in the wild. His experiences tr...

Communicating Evidence Based Nutrition Info On Instagram / e.k.nutrition / With Eimear & Katie

December 14, 2020 19:27 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode, I speak with Eimear and Katie from e.k.nutrition on Instagram. They are both Registered Associate Nutritionist. We Dig Into: Eimear and Katie's experiences finishing their Masters in nutrition during the pandemic in 2020. How Eimear and Katie have built the e.k.nutrition Instagram account i.e. the work that goes into each written post, recipes and infographics. The balancing act of bringing across nutrition information that is evidence-based and easy to digest, interpr...

Kate McDaid Founder Of NutriKate / Health & Performance Nutritionist

December 06, 2020 08:49 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Kate McDaid is the Founder of NutriKate, Health and Performance Nutritionist. We Dig Into: The process Kate is going through currently recruiting a new team member. What Kate looks for in a team member. The processes Kate went through previously registering with the British Dietetics Association and the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register and the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute. How Kate has grown NutriKate since 2017 and what she is looking forward to in 2021. As always i...

Solo Show - My Experiences Working With The 9 - 5 Athlete

December 02, 2020 15:44 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

I cover my experiences working with the ‘9-5 Athlete.’ I have been working as a sports nutritionist for almost 10 years now and I have been working in corporate wellness for almost 5 years, if you listen I hope you find something useful. As always if you like the show please share it with someone and also it would be awesome if you could possibly take a few moments to leave me a review and rating on the platform that you listen to the podcast on (thank you in advance.) Links and Resources...

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention In Ethnic Minority Groups With Registered Nutritionist & PhD Jinan Rabbee

November 29, 2020 15:23 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Jinan is a Registered Nutritionist (AfN) and is currently nearing completion within her PhD research, where she has a special research interest in type 2 diabetes prevention in ethnic minority groups. We Dig Into: Jinan’s healthcare background. Jinan’s experiences as a lecturer during the pandemic. How Jinan strives for an emotional connection with her patients, clients and participants within her research. Type 2 diabetes in the Arab and Ethnic groups. Jinan’s culturally tailored r...

Learnings From Lockdown 2.0 / Feeding a Family / Talk Walk Move / With Jamie Lau

November 22, 2020 17:19 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Jamie Lau is a dad, personal trainer and founder of The Training Lab. We Dig Into: Jamie's experiences as a dad, partner and coach during the lockdown. How Jamie organises a food shop and meal prep for a family of four. Things to consider when cooking for children i.e. palatability and mouthfeel. How important it is to share your health and fitness journey with a coach or a friend or a family member. Grouping training into three buckets, how to raise heart rate and breathing rate, how t...

All The Moments Of Truth / Coaching Experiences / Fitness Industry / With Stuart Clark

November 16, 2020 07:12 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Stuart Clark is a Coach and British Military Fitness (BMF) Franchise Owner. We Dig Into: Stu’s experiences in the fitness industry. Performance services. Professionalism in the fitness industry. Building relationships in the fitness industry. Tribalism in the fitness industry. Relating to people in the fitness industry. Motivational interviewing. Learning someone's name and using it three times. Building a business in the fitness industry. As always if you like the show please sha...

Lead Strength & Conditioning Role / Mentoring / Performance Services / Fishing / With Rob Burge

November 10, 2020 11:57 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Rob Burge is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach - TASS & High-Performance Athletes at Solent University. We dig into: How Rob became a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Rob’s experiences with Cricket Ireland. Rob's perspective on gaining his Master's qualification. How Rob wears many hats in his role as Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach with Tass and Solent University Athletes. Robs perspective on mentoring. Rob's perspectives on the lockdown and how he and his team navigated remote ...

Solo Show 33 Fuel Natural Sports Nutrition Products

October 30, 2020 12:17 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

This is a solo show featuring 33 Fuel's Products. I talk around the concept of when does a supplement become a food product i.e. part of your daily diet and your overall dietary pattern. 33 Fuel produce natural sports nutrition products. 33 Fuel Support The Show: Gain 10% off your first order with matt10 at checkout https://www.33fuel.com/ 33 Fuel have a brilliant competition to win a 3 months supply of Greens - https://www.33fuel.com/pages/competitions Links and Resources: 33 Fuel Ins...

Raw Sport / Healthspan / Mens Health / Sexual Energy / With Dean Howell

October 26, 2020 09:25 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Dean Howell is the Founder of Raw Sport Official, Revolution Foods & Lean Dean Official. We Dig Into: Blue blocker glasses and the impact screen time has on circadian rhythm. Deans background in professional football and how he set up Raw Sport Official. Dean's most recent cycling trip to the French Alps and how he adapted his body composition beforehand. How Dean and his team have worked on the taste factor of the Raw Sport Official products over the years and the nutritional profiles...

Menstrual Cycle Phases Part 2 / Nutrition / Exercise / Lifestyle / With The Nutritional Bean

October 20, 2020 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

This is part 2 of my conversation with Harriet Bindloss a.k.a 'Thenutritionalbean.' Harriet is a Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach, Wife & Mother. If you have not listened to part 1 then go back and tune in and then, come back and listen to this episode. We dig into: How Harriet became a Nutritional Therapist and why she wanted to focus on female health, in particular supporting the menstrual cycle, period pains and helping women thrive through each phase of their cycle. Circadian rh...

Menstrual Cycle Phases Part 1 / Nutrition / Exercise / Lifestyle / With The Nutritional Bean

October 20, 2020 16:23 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Harriet Bindloss 'Thenutritionalbean' is a Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach, Wife & Mother. We dig into: How Harriet became a Nutritional Therapist and why she wanted to focus on female health, in particular supporting the menstrual cycle, period pains and helping women thrive through each phase of their cycle. Circadian rhythms and how things may fall out of sync, due to life load i.e. stress, stimulants like caffeine, artificial light and irregular sleep patterns. The menstrual cyc...

My New Website

October 14, 2020 10:25 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This is a solo show that takes you through my new website. I hope you find it useful. I am a Nutritional Therapist, specialising in Sports Nutrition. Links & Resources: My Website - https://www.mattgardnernutrition.com/ What I Do: https://www.mattgardnernutrition.com/what-i-do About Me: https://www.mattgardnernutrition.com/about Contact Details: https://www.mattgardnernutrition.com/contact Free downloadable recipe and supplement PDF's :https://www.mattgardnernutrition.com/downloads ...

Nutrition For Football & Crossfit / Online Nutrition Coaching / pH Nutrition / With Liam Holmes

October 13, 2020 11:20 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Liam is a performance nutritionist and owner of pH Nutrition. He has experience in premier league and international football as well as coaching CrossFit Games athletes. The majority of his time is spent helping the everyday athlete look and perform better alongside trying to simplify the confusing world of nutrition for people. We Dig Into: How Liam got into nutrition, his experiences working in professional football with Fulham and Tottenham and then transitioning out of elite sport an...

Resistance Training / Performance Analyst / Nutrition & Training For Rugby / With George Luckett

October 06, 2020 13:15 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

George is an East Anglian based personal trainer and nutrition coach. George also operates an online coaching service. We Dig Into: How George focuses on effective movement with his clients in order to build confidence and a useful base to achieve their goals. Georges training Vlog on Youtube. Georges experiences as a Performance Analyst with London Welsh Rugby Club out of University and what it was like when the club went into liquidation. Georges experiences as a coach for the last 5...

Testing Key Biomarkers in Autumn & Winter / Vitamin D / Solo Show

September 30, 2020 11:51 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Testing biomarkers in Autumn & Winter such as Cholesterol and subsets (LDL, HDL,Triglycerides,) B12, Calcium, Ferritin, Vitamin D and HbA1c (average reading of glucose levels over duration of 2-3 months)and things to consider. Testing tools to consider. Dietary interventions to consider. As always if you like the show please share it with someone and subscribe on SoundCloud, Apple Podcast and Spotify. If you could do me a solid and leave a review and a rating on any of those platforms tha...

Food Fear / Online Nutrition Coach / Female Health / With Nicole Hagen

September 25, 2020 08:15 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Nicole is an online nutrition coach and host of the Health, Wealth, Wisdom Podcast. We dig into: Following our postgraduate nutrition course together at the University of Bristol how Nicole moved back to the US and started working in the fitness industry nutritionally. How Nicole transitioned into sports nutrition and working in an elite sporting environment. How Nicole established her online business and took the leap to go full time all in on her own services. How Nicole used her psy...

Performance Chef, The Bridge Between The Performance Nutritionist & Athlete, With Rachel Muse

September 22, 2020 11:32 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Rachel Muse is a Performance Chef, Director at Talk Eat Laugh and Discreet & Delicious. We dig into: How the performance chef is the bridge between the performance nutritionist and athlete. What Rachel looks for in a team member. How listening is one of the most important tools in a performance chefs toolbox. How the most important part of being a private chef is the private part. How Rachel has adapted to a younger client base over the last few years. How Rachel and her team are working on ...

Nutrition To Support Immunity | Winter Wellness | With Phoebe Liebling

September 16, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Phoebe is a nutritional therapist, product and recipe developer. She is accepting clients worldwide at the moment online. We dig into: Average dietary pattern, food groups, nutrients and bioactive food components. Scratch cooking and batch cooking. Avocado oil, cooking with fats and utilising fat based foods in your diet. Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Cacao, Turmeric, Parsley and other herbs, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Testing with the GP and some private labs (vitamin D, B12, Iron, Th...

Exploring Those Heavier Emotions / Qualified Counsellor / Vulnerability / With Lydia McCall

September 08, 2020 06:37 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Lydia is a qualified integrative counsellor having previously worked as a certified health coach for many years. She is also a qualified yoga teacher so she really believes in taking a holistic approach to wellbeing. Background: Lydia is very passionate about the work that she does having personally struggled with depression, anxiety and crippling self-esteem issues for many years, so she knows first hand how debilitating these individual struggles can be on a person. Lydia's personal experi...

Simple Nutrition Tips For Working At Home / Solo Show

September 02, 2020 10:43 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

I take a deep dive into some simple nutrition tips and things to consider for working at home. Links and Resources: Eat the season - http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/seasons.php Red Tractor - https://redtractor.org.uk/ Good Fish Guide - https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/search The Fish Man Mike Warner - www.apassionforseafood.com/ 33 Fuel protein bars (matt10 at checkout for 10% off) - https://www.33fuel.com/products/eroica-protein-bar-6-bar-pack 33 Fuel protein powder (matt10 at check...

Body Transformation | Mindset | Habits | Calories | With Stephen Dawkins

September 01, 2020 06:31 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Stephen Dawkins is a personal trainer who specialises in weight loss, posture and improving mindset. He is a friend and colleague, we both work together in Nuffield Health Paddington where he delivers personal training 1-2-1 and I see clients nutritionally 1-2-1. 'I help people achieve their best body shape pain free, boosting their confidence and becoming truly happy.'' Stephen. We dig into: Stephens recent body transformation, what he did and how he did it. Habit formation. Postive r...

28 Days To Lose Weight And Boost Energy | With The Health Boost

August 26, 2020 06:34 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Kat and Val from The Health Boost join me on the show again. Kat is a nutritional therapist and Val is a personal trainer and The Health Boost is your family friendly solution to health eating. We dig into: The new Health Boost 28 days to lose weight and boost energy program. Kat and Val’s experiences during lockdown as Mums and business owners. How Kat moved her nutrition clinic online. The importance of strength training for women. How Kat and Val created and nurture their onlin...

Registered Community Dietician | Chef | Can Do Attitude | With Kwayera Simpson

August 18, 2020 08:01 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Kwayera Simpson is a registered adult community dietitian working in the West Yorkshire region. ''My passion is mainly to improve men's health, providing a "can-do attitude" and bridge the gap between men and accessing health care.'' We dig into: Kwayera's previous role as a professional chef working in Michelin star restaurants in London. How Kwayera trained to become a dietician and why. What a community dietician does. Understand the science of the foods we eat and the impacts on...

Online Trainer and Nutrition Coach | Triathlete | Health First | With Fiona O'Donnell

August 09, 2020 08:16 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Fiona is the founder of Sustain Nutrition Education. Fiona is an Online Coach and Nutrition Coach, Mum of three and Triathlete (I have no clue how she fits it all in.) We dig into: How Fiona moved to Dublin and enrolled to study Medical Physics and become a Cardiac Clinical Physiologist. How Fiona left her job in the hospital and returned to University to achieve a Masters in Exercise and Nutrition Science. How Fiona then became an online coach and nutrition coach. How Fiona retains cl...

James Sinclair Performance Nutritionist | Professional Football | SENr Registered Nutritionist

August 01, 2020 10:09 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

James Sinclair is a Performance Nutritionist and has been a professional footballer for 15+ years. Currently James lives just north of Gothenburg in Sweden with his fiancé and little boy. We dig into: How James became a SENr registered nutritionist. Life in Sweden since the pandemic hit. How James set up his consultancy business - James Sinclair Performance Nutrition. James experiences implementing the nutrition tools he has learnt into supporting his own performances and others ar...

Sports Nutritionists|Nutritional Therapists|Dieticians|Registered Nutritionists|Nutrition Coaches

July 27, 2020 10:37 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this solo show I dig into: How I became a Sports Nutritionist in 2012 and then a Nutritional Therapist in 2018. How to become a Sports Nutritionist / Performance Nutritionist and what they do. How to become a Registered Nutritionist and what they do. How to become a Dietician and what they do. How to become a Nutritional Therapist and what they do. How to become a Nutrition Coach and what they do. Resources: Sports Nutritionists / Performance Nutritionists: Membership - SENr. Courses...

Nutrition Coach | Nutrition For Rugby | Launching A Nutrition Business and Brand | With Will Bolt

July 19, 2020 20:37 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Will Bolt is a nutrition coaching. Will helps current and former sports competitors take back control of their nutrition. Will and I connected on Instagram and it was brilliant to chew the fat and learn how he got into nutrition coaching. We dig into: How Will became a Nutrition Coach. How Will juggles working full time, being a family man and a Nutrition Coach. How Will set up his business and brand after qualifying as a Nutrition Coach. Nutrition for Rugby. Will's rugby nutrition face...

The FrontLine Cookbook | Recipe From Frontline Healthcare Workers | With Grace Hatton

July 13, 2020 16:12 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Grace Hatton jumps on the pod again, this time to discuss the brilliant Frontline Cookbook. The Frontline Cookbook is full of recipes from great human beings 'absolute gems' as Grace would say, who are frontline healthcare workers. Links and Resources: Website: www.thefrontlinecookbook.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontlinecook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontlinecookbook/ https://www.facebook.com/frontlinecookbook/ If you like the episode please share it with someone and ...

Great British Seafood Paradox | Regional Sustainability | UK Fishing | With Mike Warner

July 11, 2020 09:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Mike is a freelance writer and industry expert on commercial fishing. He is a self-confessed seafoodholic, with a deep-seated passion for the life of the shallow seas around our coast. We dig into: Connecting the fisherman to the consumer by storytelling. Explaining the Great British Seafood Paradox. Reporting from the coalface of the industry. Full market tour and boarding a vessel with professional chefs. Regional sustainability. Net to plate. Health benefits of oily fish and shell...

Sharing Knowledge From Coaches Working In Elite Sport | SportBite | With Martin Gallyer

July 06, 2020 09:10 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Martin Gallyer is a Sports Performance Manager and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Martin's athletes have included talented youngsters through the talent pathway of elite sport with a number of athletes representing their country (GB, England, Wales, West Indies, Trinidad, Guyana and Hungry.) Many young athletes Martin has coached have gained professional contracts in Cricket, Football and Netball. Martin has been to two World Cups as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. the first during 2...

Sports Nutrition Advisor | Nutrition For Swimming | Recipe Development | With Tiffany Afflick

June 30, 2020 14:11 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Tiffany is a Sports Nutrition Advisor. Three years ago Tiffany began as an intern for British Swimming and now consults for them. She also develops recipes for various companies from sports nutrition brands to Tom Little’s Colour Fit. She graduated with a 1st in Sports and Exercise sciences from Loughborough University in July 2019. We dig into: How Tiffany became a Sports Nutrition Advisor. Tiffany's experiences with British Swimming. Tiffany's experiences with a swim team in Dubai. How ...

Sports Performance Positively Influenced By Nutrition | With Jack Coak Performance Nutritionist

June 22, 2020 06:06 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Jack Coak is a Performance Nutritionist. Jack works with a range of athletes from pro boxers to triathletes. Jack is also the Performance Nutritionist for England Dodgeball's senior & academy squads and is finishing his masters in sports nutrition (SENr) at Oxford Brookes University. We dig into: Gaining some experience while at University. How Jack balances studying and running his own business. How Jack got into Sports Nutrition/Performance Nutrition consultancy. How Jack got into worki...

Rediscover Your Athletic Identity | G2G Coaching | With Rauraidh Purnell

June 13, 2020 10:58 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Rauraidh Purnell is a health and physical preparation coach for G2G Coaching based in Edinburgh. Rauraidh and I played rugby union at University together almost 10 years ago. It was great to chew the fat, reconnect and understand what he has been up to since then. I hope you find something useful, especially if you are a new coach or if you are planning on investing in a coach. We dig into: Rauraidh strength and conditioning Master program at Edinburgh University. Rauraidh growth as a ...

NHS Dietician | Working On The Wards | Food Blog On Instagram | With Fran Waldock

June 05, 2020 12:04 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Fran Waldock is an NHS Dietician. Fran has a brilliant food blog on Instagram, which I have been following for some years now. It was extremely insightful having her on, I hope you find something useful and inspiring if you listen. We dig into: How Fran became a Dietician. What Dieticians do. How Dieticians work in a multidisciplinary team in the NHS with in patients and outpatients. Speech Therapy and how Dieticians and Speech Therapists work closely together. Frans food blog on Instagra...

Nutritional Therapy | Swell Health | Personalised Nutrition For Bold Living | With Lucy Paterson

May 31, 2020 08:41 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Lucy Paterson is a friend, old colleague, Registered Nutritional Therapist and Teacher. Lucy has specific specific interest in skin health, digestive health, and sports performance. In this episode we dig into: How Lucy became a Nutritional Therapist. How I become a Nutritional Therapist. How Lucy set up her business Swell Health. Defining different types of nutrition practice i.e. Nutritional Therapist, Registered Nutritionist, Dietician, Performance Nutritionist / SENR Registered Sports ...

GP in the NHS | Supporting Diabetes | Low Carb Program | Skilled Communicator | With Dr Peter Foley

May 27, 2020 07:02 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Peter Foley is a GP in the NHS. We dig into: Assessing patients over the phone and via video calls ‘Hot clinics’ in a Emergency Unit Diabetes Low Carb Program How food impacts blood sugar Exploring the HOW and the WHY with patients If you like the show please share it with somone, subscribe and leave a review (thank you in advance.) Links and Resources: Instagram - instagram.com/drpeterfoley?utm_s…shid=19998rvh73ypz Twitter - peterfoley_7 Low Carb Program - www.lowcarbprogram.com/...

Daily Routines | Filming Exercise Content | Daily Movement | Taking Opportunities | With Panu

May 21, 2020 08:12 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Panu is a friend, colleague and coach in the corporate fitness and wellbeing sphere. Usually Panu and I work together once a week at a site in Canary Wharf in London for Nuffield Health. Currently Panu has been tasked by Nuffield to film and edit exercise videos from his own home. We dig into: The process of filming, editing and posting exercise videos. 1-2-1 personal training and narrowing in on a clients needs. Learning something new as often as possible. Panu's daily routine to sup...

Performance Nutrition / Sweat Tests / Skin Fold Testing / Meal Planning / With Danny Webber

May 17, 2020 08:23 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Danny Webber is a Performance Nutrionist based in Chester. Danny supports elite and amaetur athletes across a pleather of sports to achieve peak performance. Danny also supports the general public with an online nutriton coaching service, focusing on health, good habits, weight loss and overall wellbeing. We dig into: How Danny become a Performance Nutritionist What his early work was like compared to now and what has he learned in the process Skin fold testing, sweat and hydratio...

Eat / Move / Sleep / Repeat / With Professor Michael Gleeson

May 12, 2020 18:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Michael Gleeson is Emeritus Professor of Exercise Biochemistry at Loughborough University. He retired in 2016 after 40 years of research and teaching mostly related to the diet, metabolism, health and performance of athletes. He had a particular interest in the effects of diet and exercise on the function of the immune system and is a Past-President of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI). He has co-authored several books on exercise biochemistry, sport nutrition a...

Pizza Van / Professional Rugby / Podcasting / With Ethan Waller

May 09, 2020 08:28 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Ethan Waller is a professional rugby player for Worcester Warriors, Co Founder of a mobile pizza van business called Slice Slice Baby UK and host of a new podcast exploring the world of professional athletes and their various food ventures - Need For Feed Podcast. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did lovely people. Links and Resources: Ethan’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/ethanwaller?igshid=154doljeobui5 Slice Slice Baby Uk Website - https://www.sliceslicebabyuk.com/...

Behaviour Change / Nutrition for Jockeys / OWNutrition /5 Marathons in 5 Days / With Oliver Whiteman

May 06, 2020 07:24 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Oliver Whiteman is a Performance Nutritionist and founder of OWNutrition. Oliver supports elite athletes, and he is based in suffolk, just down the road from where I grew up lovely people. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation. We dig into: The behaviour change / mindset side of Olivers work. Olivers transition from Nuffield Health as a physiologists to starting his own business and becoming a performance nutritionist full time. Olivers experiences so far working with Jockey...

Entrepreneur / Professional Chef / Restaraunt Owner / Biju Thomas

May 02, 2020 10:12 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Biju Thomas is an entrepreneur, professional chef and restaraunt owner. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation. Background: In 2009, Biju teamed up with sports physiologist Dr. Allen Lim to improve the everyday diets and performance nutrition of professional cyclists and their teams. Biju has cooked for dozens of elite professional cyclists, teaching them the craft of cooking. His Feed Zone series of books with Lim, The Feed Zone Cookbook and Feed Zone Portables, feature 225...

Movement and Mobility Coach / Ex Broken Rugby Player / Dad / With Harry Rowland

April 27, 2020 07:10 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Harry Rowland is a movement and mobility coach and owner of H - Space Movement. We dig into: - Harry's philosophy as a coach. (Protect - Correct - Develop and Accept - Invest - Improve - Inspire.) - Harry's transition from rugby player to coaching and learning about pilates to support his own spinal health. - Harry's experiences transitioning his business online. - Creating a 'behavioural contract' with clients. - Training intensities. - Harry's morning routine and some mobility tips you c...

Strength and Conditioning / Sports Scientist For Royal Ballet School / With Niall MacSweeney

April 22, 2020 07:22 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Niall MacSweeney is the Sports Scientist at The Royal Ballet School, Director of Performance at Energia Performance and a Rugby Coach at Middlesex Women’s Rugby and Wimbledon RFC Women’s XV. We worked together as interns for Worcester Warriors Rugby Club back in 2012 and it was awesome to get him on the show. I hope you find something valuable in our discussion and I hope this finds you well during this strange and difficult time. We dig into: - Niall's training in strength and conditioni...

Craft Beer Shandied / Mindful Drinking / Low Alcohol Drink / With Ed From Shandy Shack

April 18, 2020 08:08 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ed Stapleton joins me on the show and he is one of the Co Founders of Shandy Shack - Craft Beer Shandied. Ed and I have known each other for a while, I am a big fan of the product and it was great to have him on to chew the fat. We dig into: - How and why Ed, Tom and Fred started the business. - The flavours and brewing method behind the product. - Ed’s experiance building the ‘Shandy Shack’ and travelling around festivals meeting people and selling the product for the first time. - Tryi...

Depression / The Mind - Body Diet And Lifestyle Connection / With Ray Griffiths

April 13, 2020 08:19 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Ray Griffiths is an author and lecturer. Ray lectures on aging and Parkinson’s disease and MS at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and cancer at the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Medicine. You will find links to Ray’s books below. Ray was extreamly generous with his time and I must say a very approachable and kind person. In this episode we dig into: - Ray’s latest book - Depression: The Mind-Body and Lifestyle Connection. - Ray’s 20 years of exerperiance as a nutritio...

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