Mikkipedia

Mikki Williden
Mikkipedia

Mikkipedia is an exploration in all things health, well being, fitness, food and nutrition. I sit down with scientists, doctors, professors, practitioners and people who have a wealth of experience and have a conversation that takes a deep dive into their area of expertise. I love translating science into a language that people understand, so while some of the conversations will be pretty in-depth, you will come away with some practical tips that can be instigated into your everyday life. I hope you enjoy the show!

  1. 5 NOV

    Dispelling the Myths Around Intermittent Fasting: Dr. Krista Varady’s Latest Research on Fasting and Health Outcomes

    Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours  This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Krista Varady, a leading researcher in the field of intermittent fasting and metabolic health. With a wealth of publications to her name, Dr. Varady is best known for her pioneering studies on alternate-day fasting and time-restricted eating. Her research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of how intermittent fasting can impact weight loss, metabolic markers, and overall health.  In our conversation, we delve into the science behind intermittent fasting, uncover some of the myths and misconceptions, and discuss the latest findings from her groundbreaking research and how they translate into the real world experience.  Dr. Krista Varady is a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a leading expert in the field of intermittent fasting. Her groundbreaking research focuses on the effects of various fasting protocols, including alternate-day fasting and time-restricted eating, on weight loss, metabolic health, and disease prevention. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Varady's work has been instrumental in shaping our understanding of how intermittent fasting can be used as an effective tool for improving health outcomes. In addition to her research, Dr. Varady is the author of books for the general public including 'The Every-Other-Day Diet,' and ‘The Fastest Diet’ where she offers practical advice on how to implement fasting protocols for long-term success. Her work has been featured in numerous scientific journals and popular media, making her a trusted voice in the nutrition science community. Dr Varady can be found here https://ahs.uic.edu/kinesiology-nutrition/directory/varady-krista/ Her books: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Day-Diet-That-Lets-Weight/dp/1401324932 and https://www.amazon.com/Fastest-Diet-Supercharge-intermittent-fasting-ebook/dp/B0CHTM7653 Her paper discussed here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-024-01009-4  Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

    42 min
  2. 29 OCT

    From olympians to everyday athletes: mastering strength and endurance with Dr Tony Boutagy

    Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Tony Boutagy, the renowned strength and conditioning coach. With over three decades of experience, Tony has worked with athletes across more than 30 sports, ranging from national to international levels. In recent years, his focus has shifted more towards physique training, but his expertise spans across hypertrophy, strength programming, periodisation, and the complex interaction between cardio and resistance training. In this episode, we dive into the science behind effective training methods, explore how to balance strength and endurance, and get Tony's insights on nutrition and the latest trends in fitness, including sex related differences in the real world. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or simply interested in optimising your training, there's a wealth of knowledge here to help you achieve your goals. Tony is a strength coach and an exercise physiologist based in Sydney, Australia. His undergraduate degree was in Human Movement (ACU) and he holds a PhD in Exercise and Sports Science from Charles Darwin University in far north Australia. In his coaching career that has spanned closed to 30 years, he has written over 70,000 training programs, across a wide range of populations, including the general public, athletes, Olympians (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), special populations and those needing rehabilitation from injuries.  Tony has been involved in education since 1999, having held various educational positions at several universities in exercise science, physiotherapy, and personal training. His own educational programs for personal trainers, allied health professionals and the general public have been running for since 2002, which have now moved to an online platform since Covid. Previously Tony has been an Adjunct Associate Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, a lecturer at the Australian Fitness Network, AIF, the Australian Catholic University (Schools of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy), NetFit New Zealand and New Zealand Weightlifting. Tony has also been an editorial board member for The University of the Sunshine Coast's Fitness Research department and an editor for the Journal of Fitness Research, a member of the Australian Institute of Fitness Personal Training Advisory Panel and has sat on the expert advisory panel for Fitness Australia. Over the past three decades Tony has written hundreds of health and fitness related articles and was the recipient of the 2004 Australian Fitness Industry’s Author of the Year Award.  Find Tony here: https://www.tonyboutagy.com/pages/about-tony IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonyboutagy/?hl=en  Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

    1h 15m
  3. 22 OCT

    A Vision for Better Health: Dr. James Muecke on Diet, Diabetes, and Public Advocacy

    Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz  or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours  This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr James Muecke, low carb advocate, ophthalmologist and Australian of the year 2020 about his advocacy work in the health space as it relates to diet. He talks about his interest in diet, how he discovered this link, his experience with patients, and, later, his role as an advocate in the public health space, the push back that inevitably comes from this and his overall passion and mission in the space. Dr James Muecke AM is an Adelaide-based ophthalmologist. He graduated with Honors from Adelaide University Medical School in 1988. Following his internship, James lived and worked as a volunteer doctor in Kenya in 1989. After completing ophthalmology training in Adelaide in 1995, James worked as an eye surgeon in Jerusalem for 12 months. He undertook subspecialty training in eye cancer in London and then returned to Adelaide in 1998, where he has been a Visiting Consultant and Senior Lecturer at Royal Adelaide and Women’s & Children’s Hospitals. James has taught the diagnosis and management of eye cancer in ten countries in Asia. He founded not-for-profit organization Sight For All in 2008, turning his boundless energy into a fight against blindness in the Aboriginal and mainstream communities of Australia and some of the poorest countries of the world. Sight For All’s comprehensive and sustainable projects are now impacting on the lives of over one million people each year. His commitment to social impact and humanitarian endeavors has earnt him a number of awards including an Order of Australia in 2012, the Australian Medical Association’s President’s Leadership Award in 2013, and Ernst & Young’s Social Entrepreneur for Australia in 2015. James is Australian of the Year for 2020 for his 30 years of humanitarian work. https://sightforall.org/our-patron/ Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

    1h 14m
4.9
out of 5
96 Ratings

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Mikkipedia is an exploration in all things health, well being, fitness, food and nutrition. I sit down with scientists, doctors, professors, practitioners and people who have a wealth of experience and have a conversation that takes a deep dive into their area of expertise. I love translating science into a language that people understand, so while some of the conversations will be pretty in-depth, you will come away with some practical tips that can be instigated into your everyday life. I hope you enjoy the show!

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