Podcasts about Mikki

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 72:45

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to osteopath and running enthusiast Matt Stewart for a wide-ranging, evidence-informed conversation that begins with tendinopathy—its underlying pathophysiology, why it develops, and what effective treatment actually looks like beyond generic rehabilitation.From there, the discussion broadens to explore how stress and inactivity influence tissue health, load tolerance, and recovery, affecting not only clinical populations but athletes who may otherwise be training consistently and “doing everything right.” They also unpack the role of the brain in pain perception, including how pain can be up-regulated or dampened, and why this understanding is critical for both injury management and performance.Throughout the conversation, Matt shares how his interest in ancestral and evolutionary foundations has shaped his clinical approach, offering a framework that bridges modern sports medicine, osteopathy, and real-world movement.This episode will appeal to clinicians, coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in how the body adapts to load and stress over time.Links mentioned in website:Mark Sisson - Archetypal Rest Postures videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bYxDcyoTpADarryl Edwards,https://www.primalplay.comMatt's links clinic website https://unityosteopathy.co.nzClinic Instagram @unity_osteoRunning related @running_osteoMatt Stewart is a highly experienced osteopath with more than 25 years in clinical practice. He holds a Master of Osteopathy from Unitec Institute of Technology and brings a broad, evidence-informed approach to helping clients improve function, manage pain, and move well.Matt's work is grounded in the osteopathic principle that the body has an innate capacity to regulate and heal itself when structure and function are supported. His clinical approach integrates cranial osteopathy, myofascial techniques, joint mobilisation and manipulation, tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each client.He has completed extensive postgraduate training in cranial, fascial, respiratory, and foot and ankle techniques, including advanced study at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in San Diego under Dr Viola Frymann, further training with Dr Robert Fulford in Oregon, and specialist foot and ankle training in California and Australia.In addition to his clinical work, Matt is an accredited Athletics NZ coach and has a strong interest in working with runners and athletes to support performance, recovery, and injury management. He has competed in events ranging from road races to marathons and ultra-marathons, including three Comrades Ultramarathons in South Africa.Matt practises in Auckland and lives in St Heliers with his wife Emma and their two children. 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

Mini Mikkipedia - Why Eating Better Often Means Eating More

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 16:18

This week on Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki unpacks one of the most counter-intuitive truths in fat loss: eating better often means eating more food, not less. Many people equate weight loss with shrinking portions and constant restriction, yet this approach usually backfires. In this episode, Mikki explains the critical difference between food volume and energy density, and why swapping ultra-processed, calorie-dense foods for whole, nutrient-dense meals leads to greater satiety, quieter hunger, and more consistent fat loss.She explores how protein, fibre, and meal structure work together to reduce grazing, decision fatigue, and “food noise,” while supporting long-term weight maintenance. If fat loss has felt like white-knuckling through hunger, this episode reframes success as eating adequately, calmly, and sustainably—without relying on willpower or deprivation.Key Topics CoveredVolume vs energy density and why plate size can increase while calories dropThe role of protein and fibre in satiety and appetite regulationHow under-eating drives grazing, snacking, and food noiseWhy structured meals beat constant restraint for long-term fat loss Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Strong, Not Skinny: Real-Life Fat Loss and Muscle - Kelsey Johnston

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 67:41

Episode 143: Kill Bill Vol 1 (2003) Movie Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 88:39

The bride is out for revenge and we're here to report on it! Check out our review of Kill Bill Vol 1!Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #quentintaratino #killbill #killbillvol1 #killbillvol2 #umathurman #lucyliu #davidcaradine #vivicaafox #ChiakiKuriyama #5678s

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Mini Mikkipedia - When “Good” Supplements Backfire

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 18:42

We love supplements for their promise of better sleep, recovery, gut health, and performance—but what happens when they don't work the way they're supposed to? In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki unpacks why evidence-based supplements like magnesium, melatonin, probiotics, and creatine can have very different effects from person to person.You'll learn why magnesium threonate and glycinate can feel stimulating instead of calming, why melatonin's dose-response is often counterintuitive, how probiotics can miss the mark without strain specificity, and why creatine may worsen bloating, sleep, or luteal-phase symptoms for some women—especially in perimenopause.The key message: “evidence-based” does not mean universally effective. Individual physiology, hormones, stress, fuel availability, and life stage matter. This episode is about applying nutrition science in the real world—where context and self-monitoring trump supplement dogma.Key Topics & HighlightsWhy magnesium can improve sleep—or disrupt itMelatonin: when lower doses work better than higher onesThe problem with generic, shotgun probioticsCreatine, fluid retention, and sleep in perimenopauseHow to troubleshoot supplements instead of blindly persisting Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Smokey on Mental Health First Aid (re-air)

Live Like the World is Dying

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 71:28 Transcription Available

Episode Notes This week on Live Like the World is Dying, we have another re-run episode. Margaret and Smokey talk about ways to go about mental first aid, how to alter responses to trauma for you self and as a community, different paths to resiliency, and why friendship and community are truly the best medicine. Host Info Margaret can be found on twitter @magpiekilljoy or instagram at @margaretkilljoy. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Transcript LLWD:Smokey on Mental First Aid Margaret 00:15 Hello and welcome to Live Like the World is Dying, your podcast are what feels like the end times. I'm your host, Margaret killjoy. And, this week or month...or let's just go with 'episode'. This episode is going to be all about mental health and mental health first aid and ways to take care of your mental health and ways to help your community and your friends take care of their mental health, and I think you'll like it. But first, this podcast is a proud member of the Channel Zero network of anarchists podcasts. And here's a jingle from another show on the network. Margaret 01:52 Okay, with me today is Smokey. Smokey, could you introduce yourself with your your name, your pronouns, and I guess a little bit about your background about mental health stuff? Smokey 02:04 Sure, I'm Smokey. I live and work in New York City. My pronouns are 'he' and 'him.' For 23 years, I've been working with people managing serious mental illness in an intentional community, I have a degree in psychology, I have taught psychology at the University level, I have been doing social work for a long time, but I've been an anarchist longer. Margaret 02:43 So so the reason I want to have you on is I want to talk about mental health first aid, or I don't know if that's the way it normally gets expressed, but that's the way I see it in my head. Like how are...I guess it's a big question, but I'm interested in exploring ways that we can, as bad things happen that we experience, like some of the best practices we can do in order to not have that cause lasting mental harm to us. Which is a big question. But maybe that's my first question anyway. Smokey 03:12 I mean, the, the truth is bad things will happen to us. It's part of living in the world, and if you are a person that is heavily engaged in the world, meaning, you know, you're involved in politics, or activism, or even just curious about the world, you will probably be exposed on a more regular basis to things that are bad, that can traumatize us. But even if you're not involved in any of those things, you're going to go through life and have really difficult things happen to you. Now, the good news is, that's always been the case for people. We've always done this. And the good news is, we actually know a lot about what goes into resilience. So, how do you bounce back quickly and hopefully thrive after these experiences? I think that is an area that's only now being really examined in depth. But, we have lots of stories and some research to show that actually when bad things happen to us, there is an approach that actually can help catalyst really impressive strength and move...change our life in a really positive direction. We also know that for most people, they have enough reserve of resiliency that....and they can draw upon other resiliency that they're not chronically affected by it, however, and I would argue how our society is kind of structured, we're seeing more and more people that are suffering from very serious chronic effects of, what you said, bad things happening, or what is often traumatic things but it's not just traumatic things that cause chronic problems for us. But, that is the most kind of common understanding so, so while most people with most events will not have a chronic problem, and you can actually really use those problems, those I'm sorry, those events, let's call them traumatic events, those traumatic events they'll really actually improve your thriving, improve your life and your relationship to others in the world. The fact is, currently, it's an ever growing number of people that are having chronic problems. And that's because of the system. Margaret 06:19 Yeah, there's this like, there was an essay a while ago about it, I don't remember it very well, but it's called "We Are Also Very Anxious," and it it was claiming that anxiety is one of the general affects of society today, because of kind of what you're talking about, about systems that set us up to be anxious all the time and handle things in... Smokey 06:42 I think what most people don't understand is, it is consciously, in the sense that it's not that necessarily it's the desire to have the end goal of people being anxious, and people being traumatized, but it is conscious in that we know this will be the collateral outcome of how we set up the systems. That I think is fairly unique and and really kind of pernicious. Margaret 07:17 What are some of the systems that are setting us up to be anxious or traumatized? Smokey 07:23 Well, I'm gonna reverse it a little bit, Margaret. I'm going to talk about what are the things we need to bounce back or have what has been called 'resilience,' and then you and I can explore how our different systems actually make us being able to access that much more difficult. Margaret 07:47 Okay. Oh, that makes sense. Smokey 07:49 The hallmark of resiliency, ironically, is that it's not individual. Margaret 07:57 Okay. Smokey 07:57 In fact, if you look at the research, there are very few, there's going to be a couple, there's gonna be three of them, but very few qualities of an individual psychology or makeup that is a high predictor of resiliency. Margaret 08:20 Okay. Smokey 08:21 And these three are kind of, kind of vague in the sense they're not, they're not terribly dramatic, in a sense. One is, people that tend to score higher on appreciation of humor, tends to be a moderate predictor of resiliency. Margaret 08:46 I like that one. Smokey 08:47 You don't have to be funny yourself. But you can appreciate humor. Seems to be a....and this is tends to be a cross cultural thing. It's pretty low. There are plenty of people that that score very low on that, that also have resiliency. That's the other thing, I'll say that these three personality traits are actually low predictors of resiliency. Margaret 09:13 Compared to the immunity ones that you're gonna talk about? Smokey 09:16 So one is appreciation of humor seems to be one. So, these are intrinsic things that, you know, maybe we got from our family, but but we hold them in ourselves, right? The second one is usually kind of put down as 'education.' And there tends to be a reverse bell curve. If you've had very, very low education, you tend to be more resilient. If you've had extreme professionalization, you know, being a doctor, being a lawyer, well, not even being a lawyer, because that's the only...but many, many years of schooling, PhD things like that, it's not what you study. There's something about... Smokey 10:10 Yeah, or that you didn't. They're almost equal predictors of who gets traumatized. And then the the last one is kind of a 'sense of self' in that it's not an ego strength as we kind of understand it, but it is an understanding of yourself. The people that take the surveys, that they score fairly high....So I give you a survey and say, "What do you think about Smokey on these different attributes?" You give me a survey and say, "Smokey, how would you rate yourself on these different attributes?" Margaret 10:11 It's that you studied. Margaret 10:32 Okay. Smokey 10:59 So, it's suggesting that I have some self-reflexivity about what my strengths and weaknesses are. I can only know that because they're married by these also. Margaret 11:11 Okay. So it's, it's not about you rating yourself high that makes you resilient, it's you rating yourself accurately tohow other people see you. Smokey 11:18 And again, I want to stress that these are fairly low predictors. Now, you'll read a million books, kind of pop like, or the, these other ones. But when you actually look at the research, it's not, you know, it's not that great. So those..however, the ones that are big are things like 'robustness of the social network.' So how many relations and then even more, if you go into depth, 'what are those relationships' and quantity does actually create a certain level of quality, interestingly, especially around things called 'micro-social interactions,' which are these interactions that we don't even think of as relationships, maybe with storepersons, how many of these we have, and then certain in depth, having that combined with a ring of kind of meaningful relationships. And meaningful meaning not necessarily who is most important to me, but how I share and, and share my emotions and my thoughts and things like that. So, there's a lot on that. That is probably the strongest predictor of resilience. Another big predictor of resilience is access to diversity in our social networks. So, having diverse individuals tend to give us more resiliency, and having 'time,' processing time, also gives us more...are high predictors of resiliency, the largest is a 'sense of belonging.' Margaret 13:14 Okay. Smokey 13:15 So that trauma...events that affect our sense of belonging, and this is why children who have very limited opportunities to feel a sense of belonging, which are almost always completely limited, especially for very young children to the family, if that is cut off due to the trauma, or it's already dysfunctional and has nothing to do with the trauma, that sense of belonging, that lack of sense of belonging makes it very difficult to maintain resilience. So. So those are the things that, in a nutshell, we're going to be talking about later about 'How do we improve these?' and 'How do we maximize?' And 'How do we leverage these for Mental Health First Aid?' We can see how things like the internet, social media, capitalism, you know, kind of nation state building, especially as we understand it today, all these kinds of things errode a lot of those things that we would want to see in building resilient people. Margaret 14:28 Right. Smokey 14:28 And, you know, making it more difficult to access those things that we would need. Margaret 14:34 No, that's...this...Okay, yeah, that makes it obvious that the answer to my question of "What are the systems that deny us resiliency?" are just all of this. Yeah, because we're like....most people don't have...there's that really depressing statistic or the series of statistics about the number of friends that adults have in our society, and how it keeps going down every couple of decades. Like, adults just have fewer and fewer friends. And that... Smokey 15:00 The number, the number is the same for children, though too. Margaret 15:05 Is also going down, is what you're saying? Smokey 15:07 Yes. They have more than adults. But compared to earlier times, they have less. So, the trend is not as steep as a trendline. But, but it is still going down. And more importantly, there was a big change with children at one point, and I'm not sure when it historically happened. But, the number of people they interacted with, was much more diverse around age. Margaret 15:39 Oh, interesting. Smokey 15:40 So they had access to more diversity. Margaret 15:43 Yeah, yeah. When you talk about access to diversity, I assume that's diversity in like a lot of different axis, right? I assume that's diversity around like people's like cultural backgrounds, ethnic backgrounds, age. Like, but even like... Smokey 15:56 Modes of thought. Margaret 15:58 Yeah, well, that's is my guess, is that if you're around more people, you have more of an understanding that like, reality is complicated, and like different people see things in different ways. And so therefore, you have a maybe a less rigid idea of what should happen. So, then if something happens outside of that, you're more able to cope, or is this...does... like, because I look at each of these things and I can say why I assume they affect resiliency, but obviously, that's not what you're presenting, you're not presenting how they affect resiliency, merely that they seem to? Smokey 16:34 Yeah, and I don't know, if we know exactly how they affect, and we don't know how they...the effect of them together, you know, social sciences, still pretty primitive. So they, they need to look at single variables, often. But you know, we know with chemistry and biology and ecology, which I think are a little more sophisticated...and physics, which is more sophisticated. The real interesting stuff is in the combinations. Margaret 17:09 Yeah. Okay. Smokey 17:10 So what happens when you have, you know, diversity, but also this diverse and robust social network? Is that really an addition? Or is that a multiplication moment? For resiliency. Margaret 17:23 Right. And then how does that affect like, if that comes at the expense of...well, it probably wouldn't, but if it came at the expense of processing time or something. Smokey 17:33 Exactly. Margaret 17:35 Or, like, you know, okay, I could see how it would balance with education in that, like, I think for a lot of people the access to diversity that they encounter first is like going off to college, right, like meeting people from like, different parts of the world, or whatever. Smokey 17:49 I forgot to mention one other one, but it is, 'meaning.' Meaning is very important. People that score high, or report, meaning deep, kind of core meaning also tend to have higher resiliency. That being said, they...and don't, don't ever confuse resiliency with like, happiness or contentment. It just means that the dysfunction or how far you're knocked off track due to trauma, and we're, we're using trauma in the larger sense of the word, you know, how long it takes you to get back on track, or whether you can even get back on track to where you were prior to the event is what we're talking about. So it's not, this is not a guide to happiness or living a fulfilled life. It's just a guide to avoid the damage. Margaret 19:01 But if we made one that was a specifically a 'How to have a happy life,' I feel like we could sell it and then have a lot of money.Have you considered that? [lauging] Smokey 19:11 Well one could argue whether that's even desirable to have a happy life. That's a whole philosophical thing. That's well beyond my paygrade Margaret 19:22 Yeah, every now and then I have this moment, where I realized I'm in this very melancholy mood, and I'm getting kind of kind of happy about it. And I'm like, "Oh, I'm pretty comfortable with this. This is a nice spot for me." I mean, I also like happiness, too, but you know. Okay, so, this certainly implies that the, the way forward for anyone who's attempting to build resiliency, the sort of holistic solution is building community. Like in terms of as bad stuff happens. Is that... Smokey 19:58 Community that's...and community not being just groups. Okay, so you can, I think, you know, the Internet has become an expert at creating groups. There lots of groups. But community, or communitas or the sense of belonging is more than just a shared interest and a shared knowledge that there's other like-minded people. You'll hear the internet was great for like minded people to get together. But, the early internet was really about people that were sharing and creating meaning together. And I think that was very powerful. That, you know, that seems harder to access on today's Internet, and certainly the large social media platforms are consciously designed to achieve certain modes of experience, which do not lend themselves to that. Margaret 21:06 Right, because it's like the...I don't know the word for this. Smokey 21:10 It's Capitalism. Like, yeah, we're hiding the ball. The ball is Capitalism. Margaret 21:14 Yeah. Smokey 21:14 And how they decided to go with an advertising model as opposed to any other model, and that requires attention. Margaret 21:21 Yeah. Because it seems like when you talk about a robust social network, I mean, you know, theoretically, social network, like social networks, you know, Twitter calls itself a social network, right? And is there anything in the micro social interactions that one has online? Is there value in that? Or do you think that the overall...I mean, okay, because even like looking at... Smokey 21:46 I think there has to be value, I think, yeah, they did. I was reading just today, actually, about research, it was in England, with...this one hospital decided to send postcards to people who had been hospitalized for suicidal attempts. Margaret 22:09 Okay. Smokey 22:10 Most of them ended up in the mental health thing, some of them didn't, because they they left beyond, you know, against medical advice, or whatever. But, anyone that came in presenting with that a month, and then three months later, they sent another postcard just saying, "You know, we're all thinking about you, we're hoping you're all you're doing, alright. We have faith in you," that kind of thing like that, right. Nice postcard, purposely chosen to have a nice scene, sent it out. And they followed up, and they found a significant reduction in further attempts, rehospitalizations of these people, so that's a very, you know, there's no, it's a one way communication, it's not person-to-person, and it had some impact on I would guess one could argue the resiliency of those people from giving into suicidal ideation. Right. Margaret 23:13 Yeah. Smokey 23:14 So I think this is to say that, you know, we'd be...unplugging the internet, you know, that kind of Luddite approach doesn't make sense. There is a value to answer your question to the the internet's micro social interactions. It's just we...it's complicated, because you can't just have micro-social interactions unfortunately, but you need them. Margaret 23:44 Yeah. No, that that's really interesting to me, because yeah, so there's, there is a lot of value that is coming from these things, but then the overall effect is this like, like, for example, even like access to diversity, right? In a lot of ways, theoretically, the Internet gives you access to like everything. But then, instead, it's really designed to create echo chambers in the way that the algorithms and stuff feed people information. And echo chambers of thought is the opposite of diversity, even if the echo chamber of thought is like about diversity. Smokey 24:16 Yeah, I mean, it's set up again, almost as if it were to kind of naturally organically grow, we would probably have just as chaotic and and people would still just be as angry at the Internet, but it probably would develop more resilience in people. Because it wouldn't be stunted by this need to attract attention. The easiest way to do that is through outrage. Easiest way to do that is quickly and fast, so it takes care of your processing time. And relative anonymity is the coin of these kinds of things, you know, that's why bots and things like that, you know, they're not even humans, right? You know, they're just...so all these kinds of things stunt and deform, what could potentially be useful, not a silver bullet, and certainly not necessary to develop resiliency, strong resiliency. You don't need the internet to do that. And there are certain...using the internet, you know, there's going to be certain serious limitations because of the design, how it's designed. Margaret 25:42 Okay, well, so hear me out. If the internet really started coming in latter half of the 20th century, that kind of lines up to when cloaks went out of style.... Smokey 25:54 Absolutely, that's our big problem. And they haven't done any research on cloak and resiliency. Margaret 26:00 I feel that everyone who wears a cloak either has a sense of belonging, or a distinct lack of a sense of belonging. Probably start off with a lack of sense of belonging, but you end up with a sense of belonging So, okay, okay. Smokey 26:15 So I want to say that there's two things that people confuse and a very important. One, is how to prevent chronic effects from traumatic experiences. And then one is how to take care of, if you already have or you you develop a chronic effect of traumatic experiences. Nothing in the psychology literature, sociology literature, anthropology literature, obviously, keeps you from having traumatic experiences. Margaret 26:52 Right. Smokey 26:54 So one is how to prevent it from becoming chronic, and one is how to deal with chronic and they're not the same, they're quite, quite different. So you know, if you already have a chronic traumatic response of some sort, post traumatic stress syndrome, or any of the other related phenomena, you will approach that quite differently than building resilience, which doesn't protect you from having trauma, a traumatic experience. It just allows you to frame it, understand it, maybe if you're lucky, thrive and grow from it. But at worst, get you back on track in not having any chronic problems. Margaret 27:48 Okay, so it seems like there's three things, there's the holistic, building a stronger base of having a community, being more resilient in general. And then there's the like direct first aid to crisis and trauma, and then there's the long term care for the impacts of trauma. Okay, so if so, we've talked a bit about the holistic part of it, you want to talk about the the crisis, the thing to do in the immediate sense as it's happening or whatever? Smokey 28:15 For yourself or for somebody else? Margaret 28:18 Let's start with self. Smokey 28:20 So, self is go out and connect to your social network as much as you can, which is the opposite of what your mind and body is telling you. And that's why I think so much of the quote unquote, "self-care" movement is so wrong. You kind of retreat from your social network, things are too intense, I'm going to retreat from your social network. The research suggests that's the opposite of what you should be doing, you should connect. Now, if you find yourself in an unenviable situation where you don't have a social network, then you need to connect to professionals, because they, they can kind of fill in for that social Network. Therapists, social workers, peer groups, support groups, things like that they can kind of fill in for that. The problem is you don't have that sense of belonging. Well, with support groups, you might. You see this often in AA groups or other support groups. You don't really get that in therapy or or group therapy so much. But that is the first thing and so connect to your group. Obviously on the other side, if you're trying to help your community, your group, you need to actively engage that person who has been traumatized. Margaret 29:33 Yeah, okay. Smokey 29:35 And it's going to be hard. And you need to keep engaging them and engaging them in what? Not distractions: Let's go to a movie, get some ice cream, let's have a good time. And not going into the details of the traumatic experience so much as reconnecting them to the belonging, our friendship, if that. Our political movement, if that. Our religious movement, if that. Whatever that...whatever brought you two together. And that could be you being the community in this person, or could be you as Margaret in this person connecting on that, doubling down on that, and often I see people do things like, "Okay, let's do some self care, or let's, let's do the opposite of whatever the traumatic experience was," if it came from, say oppression, either vicarious or direct through political involvement let's, let's really connect on a non-political kind of way. Margaret 31:19 Ah I see! Smokey 31:21 And I'm saying, "No, you should double down on the politics," reminding them of right what you're doing. Not the trauma necessarily not like, "Oh, remember when you got beaten up, or your, your significant other got arrested or got killed by the police," but it's connecting to meaning, and bringing the community together. Showing the resiliency of the community will vicariously and contagiously affect the individual. And again, doesn't have to be political could be anything. Margaret 32:01 Yeah. Is that? How does that that feels a little bit like the sort of 'get right back on the horse kind of thing.' But then like, in terms of like, socially, rather than, because we 'get back on the horse,' might mean might imply, "Oh, you got beat up at a riot. So go out to the next riot." And that's what you're saying instead is so "Involve you in the fundraising drive for the people who are dealing with this including you," or like... Smokey 32:28 And allowing an expectation that the individual who's been traumatized, might be having a crisis of meaning. And allowing that conversation, to flow and helping that person reconnect to what they found meaningful to start with. So getting right back on the horse again, it's reminding them why they love horses. Margaret 33:02 Yeah. Okay, that makes sense. Okay, I have another question about the the crisis first aid thing, because there's something that, you know, something that you talked to me about a long time ago, when I was working on a lot of like reframing. I was working on coping with trauma. And so maybe this actually relates instead to long term care for trauma. And I, I thought of this as a crisis first aid kind of thing, is I'll use a like, low key example. When I was building my cabin, I'm slightly afraid of heights, not terribly, but slightly. And so I'm on a ladder in the middle of nowhere with no one around and I'm like climbing up the ladder, and I'm nailing in boards. And I found myself saying, "Oh, well, I only have three more boards. And then I'm done. I can get off the ladder. "And then I was like, "No, what I need to do is say, it's actually fine, I am fine. And I can do this," rather than like counting down until I can get off the ladder. And so this is like a way that I've been working on trying to build resiliency, you can apply this to lots of things like if I'm on an airplane, and I'm afraid of flying or something I can, instead of being like, "Five more hours and then we're there. Four more hours and then we're there," instead of being like, "It's actually totally chill that I'm on an airplane. This is fine." And basically like telling myself that to reframe that. Is this....Am I off base with this? Is this tie into this, there's just a different framework? Smokey 34:27 That is what the individual should be trying to do is connect the three different things, keeping it simple. One, is to the community which gives them nourishment. On a plane or on your roof, that's not going to happen. Margaret 34:44 Yeah. Smokey 34:45 Though, actually, to be honest. If you're nervous and you have...go back to your roof example, which I think is a pretty good one. Let's say that you had more than three boards. Let's say it was gonna take you a couple hours to do that. But it's something you're nervous about, connecting to somebody in your social network, whether you, you have your earphones on, and you're just talking to them before or during...after doesn't help. That does one way. Or the other is connecting to what you were doing, which is connecting to kind of reframing or your own internal resilience. I've done something similar like this before. This is not something that is going to need to throw me, it is what's called pocketing the anxiety. Margaret 35:45 Okay. Smokey 35:45 Where you're other-izing it, being like, it's coming from you too, right? being like, "Hey, you could fall. This plane could go down," right? That that's still you, you're generating that. You're not hearing that over to, and you're saying, "Okay, but I'm going to try, you know, give primacy to this other voice in my head. That is saying, "You've got this, it's all right, you've done things like this before."" So that's the second thing. And that's what you were doing. So you could connect to your community, you could connect to kind of a reserve of resiliency. And to do that is allow that one to be pocketed. But be like, "Hey, I want to hear from what this core thing has to say. I want to hear from what the positive person on the front row has to say." You're not arguing with that one. You're just listening. You're changing your, your, what you're attuned to. And then the third one is, if you can, you connect to the meaning. What is the meaning of building the house for you? Where are you going on your flight? And why is it important? Margaret 37:03 Yeah. Okay, Smokey 37:05 And that anxiety and the fact that you're doing it, you want to give again, the primacy to the importance, that "Yeah, I'm really nervous, I'm really freaked out about this, but this thing is so important, or so good for me, or so healthy for me to do this. This must mean it's going to be really important. And I'm connecting to why it's important and focusing on that. So those are the three things that the individual can do. The helping person or community is engagement. The second one is the same, reconnecting to the meaning. Why did you love horses in the first place? Okay, don't have to get back on the horse. But let's not forget horses are awesome. Margaret 37:58 Yeah. Smokey 37:58 And Horseback riding is awesome. Margaret 38:01 Yeah. Smokey 38:01 And you were really good at it before you got thrown. But you know, you don't have to do it now, but let's, let's just let's just share our love of horses for a moment and see how that makes you feel. And then the third one is that kind of drawing upon, instead of drawing upon the individual resilience, which you were doing, like, "Hey, I got this," or the plane, you know, you were, you're hearing from other people, you're drawing upon their individual resilience. "Smokey, tell me about the time you did this thing that was hard." And I tell ya, you're like, "Well, Smokey can fucking do that I can do it. You don't even think...it doesn't even work necessarily consciously. Margaret 38:50 Right. Smokey 38:51 So you could see that what you're doing individually, the helper or the community is doing complementary. Margaret 38:59 Yeah. Smokey 39:00 And now you can see why a lot of self care narrative, a lot of taking a break a lot of burnout narrative, all these things, at best aren't going to help you and at worst, in my opinion, are kind of counterproductive. Margaret 39:17 Well, and that's the, to go to the, you know, working on my roof thing I think about...because I've had some success with this. I've had some success where I....there's certain fears that I have, like, suppressed or something like I've stopped being as afraid of...the fear is no longer a deciding factor in my decision making, because of this kind of reframing this kind of like, yeah, pocketing like...And it's probably always useful to have the like, I don't want to reframe so completely that I just walk around on a roof all the time, without paying attention to what I'm doing, right?Because people do that and then they fall and the reason that there's a reason that roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. So a, I don't know I yeah, I, I appreciate that, that you can do that. And then if it's a thing you're going to keep doing anyway, it becomes easier if you start handling it like, carefully, you know? Smokey 40:17 Well, you don't want to give it too much. So why do we? Why is it natural for us to take anxiety or fear and focus on it? It's somewhat evolutionary, right? It's a threat, right? It's supposed to draw your attention, right? It's supposed to draw your attention. And if you're not careful, it will draw your attention away from other things that are quieter that like that resiliency in the front row you need to call on, because they're not as flashy, right? So I don't think you have to worry about threat....You're right. You don't want to get to the point where you and that's why I say 'pocket it,' as opposed to 'deny it, suppress it, argue with it. demolish it.' I think it's good to have that little, "Beep, beep, beep there's a threat," and then being like, "Okay, but I want to continue to do this. Let's hear from resiliency in the front row. What? What do you have to tell me too?" You have to not...what happens is we go into the weeds of the threat. Oh, so what? "Oh, I fall off and I compound fracture, and I'm way out here in the woods, and no one's going to get me. My phone isn't charged." That's not what the original beep was. Original beep like, "You're high up on a ladder, seems unstable. This seems sketchy," right? Okay. Got that. And then resilience is, "Yeah, you've done lots of sketchy stuff. You've written in the back of a pickup truck. That's sketchy, so seatbelt there, nothing, you know, let me remind you that that you can overcome." And, but by going into the anxiety, going into the fear, you're forcing yourself to justify the thing. And then it becomes more and more elaborate, and it gets crazier and crazier very quickly. You know, all of sudden, you're bleeding out and you're cutting your leg off with a pen knife. It's like, "Wow, how did all this happen?" Margaret 42:38 Yeah, well, and that's actually something that comes up a lot in terms of people interacting with the show and about like preparedness in general. Because in my mind, the point of paying attention to how to deal with forest fire while I live in the woods, is not to then spend all of my time fantasizing and worrying about forest fire. But instead, to compare it to this ladder, if I get this "Beep, beep, the ladder is unstable." I climb down, I stabilize the ladder as best as I can. And then I climb back up and I do the thing. And then when I think about like, with fire, I'm like, "Okay, I have done the work to minimize the risk of fire. And so now I can stop thinking about it." Like, I can listen to the little beep, beep noise and do the thing. And now I can ignore the beep beep because just like literally, when you're backing up a truck and it goes beep, beep, you're like, yeah, no, I know, I'm backing up. Thanks. You know, like, Smokey 43:35 Yeah, it's good to know, it's good to know, you're not going forward. Margaret 43:39 Yeah, no. No, okay. That's interesting. And then the other thing that's really interesting about this, the thing that you're presenting, is it means that in some ways, work that we present as very individual in our society, even in radical society, is actually community based on this idea, like so conquering phobias is something that we help one another do, it seems like, Smokey 44:02 Absolutely. I mean, the best stuff on all this stuff is that people reverse engineering it to make people do dangerous, bad things. The military. Margaret 44:18 Yeah, they're probably pretty good at getting people to conquer phobias. Yep. Smokey 44:21 They have a great sense of belonging. They have a great sense of pulling in internal resilient, group resilient, connecting to meaning even when it's absolutely meaningless what you're doing. It's all the dark side of what we're talking about, but it's quite effective and it literally wins wars. Margaret 44:47 Yeah, that makes sense. Because you have this whole... Smokey 44:50 Literally it changes history. And so, the good news is, we can kind of reclaim that for what I think it was originally purposed to do, which is to protect us from the traumas that we had to go through in our evolutionary existence. So we couldn't afford to have a whole bunch of us chronically disabled. Meaning unable to function, you know, they've just taken it and, and bent it a little bit, and learned very deeply about it, how to how to use it for the things that really cause, you know, physical death and injury. And, and, you know, obviously, they're not perfect, you have a lot of trauma, but not, not as much as you would expect for what they do. And every year they get better and better. Margaret 45:51 Hooray. Smokey 45:53 We have to get on top of our game. Margaret 45:56 Yeah. Smokey 45:57 And get people not to do what they do. I'm not suggesting reading...well maybe reading military, but not...you can't use those tools to make people truly free and resilient. Margaret 46:17 Yeah. Smokey 46:18 In the healthy kind of way. Yeah. Margaret 46:22 Okay, so in our three things, there's the holistic, prepared resiliency thing, then there's the immediate, the bad thing is happening first aid. Should we talk about what to do when the thing has, when you have the like, the injury, the mental injury of the trauma? Smokey 46:42 Like with most injuries, it's rehab, right? Margaret 46:45 Yeah. No, no, you just keep doing the thing, and then hope it fixes itself. [laughs] Smokey 46:53 My approach to most medical oddities that happen as I get older, it's like, "It'll fix itself, this tooth will grow back, right? The pain will go away, right?" Yeah, just like physical rehab, it does require two important aspects for all physical, what we think of when someone says I have to go to rehab, physical rehab, not not alcohol rehab, or psych rehab, is that there's two things that are happening. One, is a understanding, a deep understanding of the injury, often not by the person, but by the physical therapist. Right? That if they know, okay, this is torn meniscus, or this is this and I, okay, so I understand the anatomy, I understand the surgery that happened. Okay. And then the second is, short term, not lifelong therapy, not lifelong this or that. Short term techniques to usually strengthen muscles and other joints and things around the injury. Okay. And that's what, what I would call good recovery after you already have the injury. It's not after you've had the traumatic experience, because traumatic experience doesn't necessarily cause a chronic injury, and we're trying to reduce the number of chronic injuries, but chronic injuries are going to happen. chronic injuries already exist today. A lot of the people we know are walking around with chronic injuries that are impacting their ability to do what they want to do and what in my opinion, we need them to do, because there's so much change that needs to happen. We need everybody as much as possible to be working at their ability. So wherever we can fix injury, we should. So so one is where do I get an understanding of how this injury impacts my life? And I think different cognitive psychology, I think CBT, DBT, these things are very, very good in general. Margaret 49:22 I know what those are, but can you explain. Smokey 49:22 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These all come out of cognitive psychology from the 50s. Our techniques, but most therapists use versions of this anyway. So just going to therapy, what it is doing initially, is trying to, like the physical therapist, tell you, "This is the injury you have. This is why it's causing you to limp, or why you have weakness in your arm and wrist. And what we're going to do is we're going to give you some techniques to build up, usually the muscles, or whatever else needs to be built up around it so that you will be able to get more use out of your hand." And that is what we need to do with people that have this chronic injury. So, one, is you need to find out how the injury is impacting. So, I'm drinking more, I'm getting angry more, or I'm having trouble making relationships, or I'm having, and there's a series of, you know, 50 year old techniques to really kind of get down and see, okay, this injury is causing these things, that's how it's impacting me, and I don't want to drink more, or I want to be able to sleep better, or I want to be able to focus, or I want to be able to have meaningful relationship with my partner or my children or whatever, whatever that is, right? And then there are techniques, and they're developing new techniques, all the time, there's like EMDR, which is an eye thing that I don't fully understand. There DBT, dialectical behavioral therapy, has a lot of techniques that you kind of practice in groups. As you know, we have mutual aid cell therapy, MAST, which is also a group where you're sharing techniques to build up these different things and resilience. So, community, and meaning, and all those...reframing all those kinds of things. So, but they shouldn't, despite the length of the injury, how long you've been injured, how long you've been limping, and how much it's affected other parts of your psychic body in a way. These are things that still should be able to be remediated relatively quickly. Smokey 49:31 That's exciting. Yeah. Smokey 50:10 But this is not a lifelong thing. Now, that doesn't mean, if you're traumatized as a child for example, it's sort of like if you've completely shattered your wrist bone, and they've put in pins and things like that, that wrist, may never have the flexibility, it did, the actual wrist bone, you know, the bones in the wrist. But by building muscles, and other things around it, you could then theoretically have full flexibility that you had before, right? But it's not the actual wrist bone, but that that injury is still there. You've built up...Sometimes it's called strength-based approach or model where you're building up other strengths, you have to relieve the impact that that injury, so like, a common thing with with trauma is trust. My trust is very damaged. My ability to trust others, or trust certain environments, or maybe trust myself, right, is completely damaged. So if, if my...and that may never fully heal, that's like my shattered wrist bone. So then, by building up, let's say, I don't trust myself, I did something, really fucked up myself, you know, psychologically, traumatically, but by building up trust in others, and then in the environment, or other things, that can mediate that damage or vice versa. Margaret 53:53 You mean vice versa, like if you? Smokey 53:59 Like, if my problem is a trust of others, or trust with strangers, or trust with friends, you know, I've been betrayed in a really traumatic way by my mother, or my father or uncle or something like that then, you know, building up my friendships to a really strong degree will reduce and eventually eliminate, hopefully erase the impact of that injury on the rest of my life. I'm not doomed to have dysfunctional relationships, lack of sleep, alcoholism or whatever are the symptoms of that traumatic event, that chronic traumatic event. Margaret 54:54 Okay, so my next question is, and it's sort of a leading question, you mentioned MAST earlier and I kind of want to ask, like, do we need specialists for all of this? Do we have people who both generalize and specialize in this kind of thing? Are there ways that, you know, we as a community can, like, get better at most of this stuff while then some of it like, you know, obviously people specialize in and this remains useful? Like... Smokey 55:22 You need. I wouldn't say...You need, you do need specialists, not for their knowledge, per se so much as they're there for people that the injury has gone on so long that the resiliency, all those other things, they don't have a social network, they haven't had time, because the damage happened so early to build up those reserves, that that person in the front row, the front row, the seats are empty. That is, it's really great we live...Now, in other cultures, the specialists were probably shamans, religious people, mentors, things like that, that said, "Okay, my role is to," all therapy is self therapy. That was Carl Rogers, he was quite correct about that. The specialist you're talking about are the kind of stand in for people who don't have people to do that. I would argue all real therapy is probably community therapy. It's relational. So if you have friends, if you have community, if you have a place, or places you find belonging, then theoretically, no, I don't think you need....I think those groups, and I think most specialists would agree to actually, those groups, if they're doing this can actually do a much better job for that individual. They know that individual and there's a natural affinity. And there there are other non specifically therapeutic benefits for engaging in re engaging in these things that have nothing to do with the injury that are just healthy, and good to you. So sort of like taking Ensure, Ensure will keep you alive when you're you've had some surgery, you've had some really bad injury, or if you need saline solution, right? But we're not suggesting people walk around with saline bags. There are better ways to get that, more natural ways to get that. I'm not talking alternative, psychiatric or, you know, take herbs instead of psychiatric medication. But there are better ways to do that. And I think, but I'm glad we have saline. Margaret 58:08 Yeah, Smokey 58:08 I think it saves a lot of people's lives. But, we would never give up the other ways to get nutrients because of other benefits to it. You know, sharing a meal with people is also a really good thing. Margaret 58:21 And then even like from a, you know, the advantages of community, etc. I'm guessing it's not something that's like magically imbued in community. It's like can be something that communities need to actually learn these skills and develop like, I mean, there's a reason that well, you know, I guess I'm reasonably open about this. I used to have like fairly paralyzing panic attacks, and then it started generalizing. And then, you know, a very good cognitive behavioral therapist gave me the tools with which to start addressing that. And that wasn't something I was getting from....I didn't get it from my community in the end, but I got it from a specific person in the community, rather than like, everyone already knows this or something. Smokey 59:03 Well, I think what we're doing right here is, is....I mean, people don't know. So they read....People were trying to help you from your community. Undoubtedly, with the right. intentions, and the right motives, but without the information on what actually works. Margaret 59:27 Yep. Smokey 59:28 And that's all that was happening there. Margaret 59:30 Yeah, totally. Smokey 59:31 So, it's really, you know, as cliche as it sound. It's really about just giving people some basic tools that we already had at one time. Margaret 59:44 Yeah. Smokey 59:45 Forgot, became specialized. So you know, I'm throwing around CBT, DBT, EMDR. None of that people can keep in their head. They will....The audience listening today are not going to remember all those things. And nor do they have to. But they have to know that, you know, reconnecting to the horse, but not telling people to get back on the horse, that kind of tough love kind of thing isn't going to work, but neither is the self care, take a bubble bath... Margaret 1:00:19 Never see a horse again, run from a horse. Smokey 1:00:21 Never see a horse, again, we're not even going to talk about horses, let's go do something else, isn't going to work either. And I think once we...you know, it's not brain science...Though it is. [laughs] It is pretty, you know, these are, and you look at how religions do this, you know, you look at how the military does this, you look at how like, fascists do this, you know, all sorts of groups, communities can do this fairly effectively. And it doesn't cost money. It's not expensive. You don't have to be highly educated or read all the science to be able to do that. And people naturally try, but I think a lot of the self help kind of gets in the way. And some people think they know. "Okay, well, this is what needs to happen, because I saw on Oprah." That kind of thing. " Margaret 1:01:26 Yeah, Well, I mean, actually, that's one of the main takeaways that's coming from me is I've been, I've been thinking a lot about my own mental health first aid on a fairly individual basis, right? You know, even though it was community, that helped me find the means by which to pull myself out of a very bad mental space in that I was in for a lot of years. But I still, in the end was kind of viewing it as, like, "Ah, someone else gave me the tools. And now it's on me." It's like this individual responsibility to take care of myself. And, and so that's like, one of the things that I'm taking as a takeaway from this is learning to be inter-reliant. Smokey 1:02:06 There isn't enough research on it, again, because of our individualistic nature, and probably because of variables. But there's certainly tons of anecdotal evidence, and having done this for a long time talking to people and how the place I work is particularly set up, helping others is a really great way to help yourself. Margaret 1:02:30 Yeah. Smokey 1:02:31 it really works. It's very, I mean, obviously, in the Greeks, you know, you have the 'wounded healer,' kind of concept. Many indigenous traditions have said this much better than the Western. And I believe they have...and they needed to, but they had a much better kind of understanding of these things that we're we're talking about. You know, it. So, where people can...and I've heard this podcast, your podcast too, talking about this ability to be, you know, have self efficacy. But it's more than self efficacy. It's really helping others. Margaret 1:03:22 Yeah. Smokey 1:03:23 And that, that is really powerful. And there's not enough research on that. And I think that's why support groups, I think that's why, you know, AA, despite all its problems, has spread all over the world and has been around for, you know, 75 years, and is not going to go away anytime soon. Despite some obvious problems, is there's that there's that... they hit upon that they they re discovered something that we always kind of knew. Margaret 1:03:59 Yeah. Okay, well, we're coming out of time. We're running out of time. Are there any last thoughts, things that I should have asked you? I mean, there's a ton we can talk about this, and I'll probably try and have you on to talk about more specifics in the near future. But, is there anything anything I'm missing? Smokey 1:04:15 No, I think I think just re emphasizing the end piece that you know, for people that have resources, communities, meaning, social network, you know, that is worth investing your time and your energy into because that's going to build your...if you want to get psychologically strong, that is the easiest and the best investment, Put down the self help book. Call your friend. You know, don't search Google for the symptoms of this, that, or the other thing. Connect to what's important to you. And then lastly, try to help others or help the world in some way. And those are going to be profound and effective ways to build long lasting resilience as an individual. As a community, we should design our communities around that. Margaret 1:05:35 Yeah. All right. Well, that seems like a good thing to end on. Do you have anything that you want to plug like, I don't know books about mutual aid self therapy or anything like that? Smokey 1:05:46 I want to plug community. That's all I want to plug. Margaret 1:05:50 Cool. All right. Well, it's nice talking to you, and I'll talk to you soon. Smokey 1:05:54 Yep. Margaret 1:06:00 Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please tell people about it. Actually, I mean, honestly, if you enjoyed this episode, in particular, like think about it, and think about reaching out to people, and who needs to be reached out to and who you need to reach out to, and how to build stronger communities. But if you want to support this podcast, you can tell people about it. And you can tell the internet about it. And you can tell the algorithms about it. But, you can also tell people about it in person. And you can also support it by supporting the, by supporting Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness, which is the people who produce this podcast. It's an anarchist publishing collective that I'm part of, and you can support it on Patreon at patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. 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Mitochondria, Stress, and the Truth About Healing with Curtis Gillespie Sayers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 68:19

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Curtis Gillespie Sayers for a wide-ranging and grounded conversation on chronic illness, mitochondrial health, and what real healing actually requires.Curtis shares his own health journey — from being in and out of hospital from a young age with severe sleep apnoea, cardiometabolic risk, and long-standing physiological stress, to entering the health space through bodybuilding before realising that looking fit and being well are not the same thing.Together, they explore why many people remain stuck despite doing “all the right things,” and how healing often fails not because of a lack of effort, but because the body is still operating in a defensive state. They discuss the physiology that keeps the body stuck in survival rather than being able to heal. They also dive into peptides, what is and isn't appropriate and Curtis' recommendations for out of the box treatments. Curtis Gillespie Sayers is a health practitioner and systems thinker specialising in mitochondrial health, nervous system regulation, and recovery from chronic illness.After spending much of his early life in and out of hospital with significant respiratory and cardiometabolic complications — including severe sleep apnoea, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and pre-diabetic markers — Curtis entered the health space initially through bodybuilding. While improving his physique helped some symptoms, it also revealed a deeper truth: external fitness does not guarantee internal health.Driven by a desire to understand what was happening beneath the surface, Curtis shifted his focus toward the interaction between mitochondria, the nervous system, immune signalling, and environmental inputs such as light, sleep, and stress. His work now centres on helping people who feel “stuck” — those who have tried diets, supplements, and protocols without lasting improvement — by addressing the biological signals that determine whether the body can actually heal.Curtis takes a pragmatic, data-informed approach, viewing tools like nutrition, supplements, and peptide therapy as supportive levers rather than shortcuts, and emphasising the importance of safety, adequacy, and rhythm in long-term recovery.Curtis https://lifestylempowerment.ca/Curtis https://www.instagram.com/funct.med.curtis/ 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

Mini Mikkipedia - Zinc, Sleep, and Deficiency: What Actually Works

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 16:02

Can zinc genuinely improve sleep—or is it just another supplement riding good marketing? In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki unpacks what the research actually shows about zinc and sleep, with a specific lens on midlife women and endurance athletes. She walks through the proposed mechanisms—GABA-A receptor modulation, neurotransmitter balance, melatonin synthesis, and circadian rhythm regulation—before cutting to the critical point: zinc only appears to improve sleep when it corrects a deficiency. Drawing on a 2024 systematic review of randomised trials, Mikki explains why benefits show up in populations like older adults, shift workers, and clinical patients, but not in well-nourished athletes using ZMA. The episode also covers zinc deficiency risk factors, menopause-specific considerations, copper–zinc balance, testing strategies, and practical dosing guidance—so listeners can make evidence-based decisions rather than chasing “super sleep” promises.Key Topics CoveredHow zinc influences sleep physiology (GABA, melatonin, circadian genes)What human trials actually show about zinc supplementation and sleepWhy ZMA fails in well-nourished athletesZinc deficiency risk in athletes and midlife womenCopper–zinc ratio, testing, and safe supplementation guidelines Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Healthy Enough: Reframing Women's Health & Optimisation with Lara Briden

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 85:58

Episode 142: Pacific Heights (1990) Movie Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 116:03

It's 1990 in San Francisco. Can you afford a fixer upper Victorian and deal with a nightmare tenant? Find out in this episode!Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #pacificheights #melaniegriffith #matthewmodine #michaelkeaton

Mini Mikkipedia - Why Stress Can Block Fat Loss—Even in Deficit

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 28:02

In this first Mini-Mikkipedia of 2026, Mikki breaks down why fat gain—especially around the midsection—can occur even when you're “doing everything right” on paper. Tracking calories, training consistently, and eating well may still fall short if chronic stress is driving the hormonal environment. This episode unpacks the physiology behind stress-induced fat storage, with a particular focus on cortisol, visceral adiposity, and disrupted fuel partitioning. Mikki explains why stressed bodies are more likely to lose muscle, store abdominal fat, and struggle with fat oxidation—despite being in a calorie deficit. She also explores how under-eating, poor sleep, and excessive training compound the problem, creating a metabolic perfect storm. The key takeaway: stress management isn't optional. It's a foundational pillar of metabolic health, fat loss, and long-term body composition success.Key Topics CoveredHow chronic cortisol drives visceral fat storageFuel partitioning: why stressed bodies burn muscle, not fatWhy eating less and training more can backfire under stressThe role of sleep, recovery, and energy availability in fat lossPractical stress-management strategies that actually move the needle Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Episode # 174 Mikki Mase Vs Bluffin Bob – Who's Right?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026

CASINOS USA PODCAST SHOW NOTES EPISODE # 174 Our Episode # 174 is a must for anyone who is following Bluffin Bob or Mikki Mase. Bob is one of the top gamblers on social media today, especially in craps. Mikki is banned from nearly all casinos after his 32 million dollar wins; however, he has … Continue reading "Episode # 174 Mikki Mase Vs Bluffin Bob – Who’s Right?"

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The Case for Intervention: Peptides, GLP-1s, and the World We Live In - Kyal Van Der Leest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 64:51

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Kyal Van Der Leest, founder of LVLUP Health, for a wide-ranging and clinically grounded conversation on peptides, gut health, GLP-1s, and modern metabolic dysfunction. Kyal unpacks his core philosophy that many of today's health challenges are predictable outcomes of the environments and lifestyles we now inhabit—and why targeted supplementation and protocols may be necessary to offset those exposures.They explore peptides as a bridge between naturopathic and conventional medicine, including when they are appropriate, how delivery routes change outcomes, and how to differentiate common compounds like BPC-157, GHK, KPV, and lorazotide. They discuss GLP-1 agonists—their risks, misconceptions, gut-motility paradoxes, and why “fixing the gut first” is non-negotiable, and much more.Kyal Van Der Leest is a qualified Nutritionist, Naturopath, and functional health strategist with a deep-rooted passion for human optimisation and evidence-based supplementation. He is the founder and formulator behind LVLUP Health, a science-driven wellness brand dedicated to developing advanced practitioner-grade supplements that support the body's innate healing systems. Kyal's journey into health innovation began in clinical and retail environments—including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and high-volume supplement settings—where he saw firsthand the limitations of conventional products and protocols. This sparked his mission to create targeted formulations that combine clinically relevant compounds, peptides, and high-quality actives to simplify and enhance health outcomes. Today his products are stocked globally and recognised for their efficacy within both practitioner and biohacking communities. Beyond formulation, Kyal is known for his commitment to practical, mechanism-based approaches to gut health, inflammation, recovery, and longevity.https://wholesale.lvluphealth.com/ 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

Mini Mikkipedia - What to Let Go Of for 2026

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 22:23

As the year wraps up, this Mikkipedia episode invites you to pause—not to reinvent yourself, but to reassess what's no longer serving you. Rather than buying into “New Year, New You,” Mikki reframes this season as a strategic checkpoint. She explores what it might look like to let go of outdated training practices, rigid nutrition rules, chronic restriction, unexamined supplement habits, and an overreliance on data.The episode also tackles the less obvious clutter: self-limiting identity narratives, all-or-nothing thinking, guilt around rest, and the pervasive belief that perimenopause equals inevitable decline. Finally, Mikki turns to the modern challenge of our digital diet—fear-based health content, conflicting advice, and chronic doom-scrolling—and explains why curating your information intake matters as much as curating your training or nutrition.This is about creating space for strategies that fit where you are now—and letting the rest go.Key Topics CoveredWhen fasted training and fasting stop being strategicThe hidden cost of chronic restriction, junk miles, and overtrainingReleasing self-limiting identity stories and comparison to your past selfLetting go of guilt around rest, recovery, and changing capacityCurating your digital diet to reduce stress and decision paralysis Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

TripleE's Mikki Conn and Rev.Jerry Ford on the Celebration of Kwanzaa

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 42:16

H Bosh Jr sat down with Mikki Conn and Rev.Jerry Ford to learn more about about the history and traditions of Kwanzaa and Where there are Kwanzaa celebrations here in the Capital Region.

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Christmas Food Without the Crash: Prime, Process, Restore

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 21:05

In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki breaks down a refreshingly sane approach to Christmas eating — one that ditches guilt, detoxes, and “earning your food,” and instead works with your physiology. Using a simple three-phase framework — Prime, Process, Restore — Mikki explains how small, practical behaviours before, during, and after Christmas Day can dramatically improve blood sugar control, digestion, energy, and overall metabolic resilience. From protein-anchored meals and strategic movement to post-meal walks and nervous system regulation, this episode is about supporting the machinery that handles abundance — not punishing yourself for it. No calorie counting, no biohacker gadgets, no January regret. Just evidence-based habits that help you enjoy Christmas as a celebration, not a metabolic crisis.HighlightsWhy Christmas food isn't “good” or “bad” — and why behaviour ≠ characterHow movement primes insulin sensitivity and glycogen storageThe power of protein anchoring to prevent dysregulated eatingWhy post-meal walks are non-negotiable metabolic goldHow stress and guilt impair digestion more than food ever could Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Episode 141: The Stöned Age (1994) Movie Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 88:31

It's a heavyweight fight as Dez goes toe to toe with Delynn and Tony for his favorite slice of teen life movie, 1994's The Stöned Age. Who will win this battle royale? Tune in to find out!Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #thestonedage

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Dr Lise Alschuler: Living Well With and Beyond Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 65:52

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Lise Alschuler — a naturopathic oncologist, professor of clinical medicine, and one of the most respected voices in integrative cancer care worldwide. Dr Alschuler is known for bridging rigorous evidence with deeply human practice, helping people navigate not just cancer treatment, but the long arc of survivorship that follows. Her work spans circadian biology, metabolic health, botanical therapeutics, lifestyle medicine, and the psychology of living well after cancer.Their conversation travels through the evolving landscape of survivorship, delves into what high-quality follow-up care actually looks like, how to integrate whole-person philosophy within a conventional and often fragmented medical system, and what an ideal post-treatment care pathway would include. From insomnia to fatigue, melatonin to magnesium, morning light to meal timing, they unpack the practical tools that genuinely help restore circadian regulation — and why circadian disruption is far more consequential than most oncology guidelines acknowledge.They also explore exercise as a survival enhancer, how to guide intensity safely for those wary of over-exertion, and why maintaining muscle may be one of the most under-recognised cancer-prevention strategies. Adaptogens, botanicals, and supplement selection all feature, with clear insight into what works, for whom, and where caution is needed.They close with a deep dive into insulin resistance, nutrition strategies, carbohydrate restriction, soy, alcohol, processed food, vitamin D, and the broader metabolic terrain influencing recurrence risk.Dr. Alschuler is past-President and past-Board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member and Past-President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She has been an invited speaker to more than 350 scientific/medical conferences, published over 27 peer-reviewed articles, been an investigator on 8 research studies, written 9 chapters for medical textbooks, and has co-authored two books, Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) recognized Dr. Alschuler in 2014 as Physician of the Year. She also received an honorary degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Joseph Pizzorno Founders award from Bastyr University in the same year. She was honored with the AANP President's award in 2016 and received the Impact award from the National Association of Nutrition Professionals in 2017. In 2020, she received the Sheikh Zayed International Award in Naturopathy. She holds the rank of Professor at Sonoran University and also retains her rank as a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she previously served as the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.For over 10 years, Dr. Alschuler has co-hosted a podcast, Five To Thrive Live! about living more healthfully in the face of cancer and chronic disease. She was the founding Executive Director of TAP Integrative, a nonprofit web-based educational resource for integrative practitioners. Previously, she was the VP of Quality and Education for Emerson Ecologics, a distributor of dietary supplements to healthcare professionals. Prior to that, she was department head of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center – Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a JCAHO-certified 95-bed regional medical center. She was also the clinic medical director and botanical medicine chair at Bastyr University. She was on the faculty of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in its early years, helping to establish its botanical medicine curriculum.Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys early morning walks with her two dogs, relaxing outdoor evenings with her spouse, honing her golf game, and cultivating a deeper sense of purpose and authenticity.https://www.sonoran.edu/faculty/dr-lise-alschuler/https://www.drlise.net/work.html 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

Mini Mikkipedia - Alcohol and Fat Loss: It's Not Just Calories

The Mind Muscle Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 24:08

It's festive season, the pours get generous, and fat loss can suddenly feel… mysteriously harder. In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki breaks down why alcohol has more power than you think — not just because of calories, but because your body treats ethanol like a toxin and prioritises clearing it first. That means acetate becomes the preferred fuel, fat oxidation gets shoved to the back of the queue, and appetite, sleep, and next-day decision-making can all take a hit. Mikki also explains why midlife women often notice these effects more (sleep fragility, hormonal shifts, body composition changes), plus the real-world patterns that matter most: “most nights,” “weekend warrior,” and the classic “optimistic home pour.” You'll also get practical strategies to keep alcohol in your life without it quietly body-slamming your goals.Highlights / topics coveredWhat alcohol metabolism does to fat burning (acetate, ADH/ALDH, suppressed lipid oxidation)Why “two glasses” often isn't two standard drinks (and why the liver doesn't care)Sleep disruption → hunger, cravings, blood sugar swings, and reduced training qualityHow alcohol can blunt muscle protein synthesis after training — especially relevant in midlifePractical guardrails: weekly caps, timing, measuring pours, and choosing your “non-negotiable” drink Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

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Metabolic Flexibility, Low Carb, and the Key Nutrients You Need with Mikki Williden | Ep 686

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 61:56

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Mikki Williden, PhD in nutrition, registered nutritionist, endurance athlete, and host of the Mikkipedia podcast.We get into everything from collagen and bone health to macro tracking, carb periodization, alcohol, and metabolic flexibility. Mikki shares how her approach has evolved over the years, what she prioritizes with clients, and why food quality still matters even if you're hitting your macros.If you want to simplify your nutrition, feel better, and make your training count, this episode is full of practical takeaways.Let's talk about:Introduction to Mikki WillidenEating MeatMikki's Training and NutritionRecoveryCollagenSupplements and Key Nutrients You NeedLow CarbMetabolic FlexibilityCarb TipWhere to find MikkiFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Masterclass: HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/26b5c9f94a

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High-Flux Fat Loss with Brandon DaCruz

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 90:08

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 fan favourite Brandon DaCruz — coach, educator, and one of the sharpest minds in physique and performance nutrition. Their conversation takes a personal turn with Brandon sharing what he has done over this N orthern Hemisphere summer to get shredded, how he has leveraged his model of high energy flux in a fat loss phase to get the most out of his food and his training, the foods that he chose, supplements he takes and how he implemented rapid fat loss days (aka protein sparing days) to accelerate loss - and his approach when things got tough. Brandon normally regales us with the literature and client stories but today it is a mix of his personal practices and how this has been informed by his understanding of the research. Such a great opportunity to hear how the pros do it.Brandon DaCruz at his website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/, and on Instagram @brandondacruz_Chasing Clarity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-112-spot-reduction-is-it-possible-to-lose-body-fat/id1619611966?i=1000657394910Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach and sports nutritionist. He's also a National Level NPC physique competitor and an internationally published fitness model who's written articles and filmed educational content for publications like Men's Fitness Magazine and Bodybuilding.com. Brandon has spent over 13 years working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and has coached every type of client including Olympia Level professional men's physique competitors, college athletes, MMA fighters, CrossFit competitors, and lifestyle clients. He believes in blending what's been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand "in the trenches'' experience to improve body composition, optimise performance and enhance health in order to help his clients achieve their goals whether that be building muscle, losing body fat, increasing performance and/or optimising health and longevity. This is what he refers to as his health-centric coaching model as he believes that improving one's health is the cornerstone to optimising their physical goals. https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/270https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/226 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/300 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/368 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/416 Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

Mikki Zip: The Powerhouse Behind "Sweethearts of the Dive Bar" - Ep. 128

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 62:04

Stronger, Happier, Healthier: Awesome After 40 with Darren Ellis and Cliff Harvey

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 104:18

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast Mikki brings back Dr Cliff Harvey and Darren Ellis to talk about their latest book (and first joint collaboration) Awesome after Forty. We talk about the inception of the book, their current thoughts on all things strength training, fitness, nutrition, health, sleep, fasting and give teasers as to what you will be able to find in the book. This is going to be a must-have for almost everybody to have on their shelves and to dive in on any given topic. It's practical, applicable and readable but they haven't dumbed things down. Would be a perfect gift.Cliff Harvey, PhD, is New Zealand's expert on the effects of a ketogenic diet in a healthy population, but so much more than that. He has been helping people to live healthier, happier lives, and to perform better since starting in clinical practice (way back...) in the late 1990s. Over this time he has been privileged to work with many Olympic, professional, Commonwealth and other high performing athletes. He has also worked with many people to overcome the effects of chronic and debilitating health conditions. Along the way he has founded or co-founded many successful businesses in the health, fitness and wellness space, including Holistic Performance Institute, NZ's leading certification and diploma for health, nutrition, health coaching and performance that has many of the world experts teaching on the course, so students are learning from the best. Cliff has over 20 years experience as a strength and nutrition coach and, in addition to his PhD research, he is a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, qualified Naturopath (Dip.Nat – NCNZ) and holds a diploma in Fitness Training (AUT) and Health Coaching in Patient Care.You can find Cliff over at https://cliffharvey.com/Darren Ellis, MSc, has an aim to share what he's learned with as many people as possible, teaching them that there are no shortcuts with exercise, but that it can be achievable, and even fun, with good coaching and a supportive peer group. He is a regular contributor to a variety of popular print and web based health and fitness magazines, public speaker, and consultant to sporting organisations, businesses, universities and television.Specialties: Strength training and nutrition for fitness, sport, weight loss, muscle gain, longevity.Darren can be found at: https://www.darrenellis.coach/ Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order 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

Episode 140: Footloose (1984) Movie Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 83:09

Everybody cut footloose! This week we check out the 1984 Kevin Bacon offering Footloose featuring the Kenny Loggins song of the same name!Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #footloose #kevinbacon #lorisinger #kennyloggins #sarahjessicaparker #chrispenn

Mini Mikkipedia - Eating Out on Maintenance Without Losing Your Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 18:20

In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki digs into one of the trickiest parts of life after fat loss: eating out while you're in maintenance. It's a phase so many people skip entirely—swinging between strict dieting and full-tilt abandon—but learning to live in the middle is where long-term results are actually built. Mikki breaks down how to approach restaurant meals without panic, how to categorise your choices (green, amber, red), and why pre-planning beats starving yourself all day. From menu overwhelm to invisible fats, alcohol boundaries, shared plates, and how to calm the mental chatter afterwards, this episode is a practical guide to enjoying real life while keeping your hard-earned progress. A perfect listen heading into the festive season, when eating out becomes the sport of December.✨ Highlights • How to approach maintenance eating without slipping back to “all or nothing” • Green/amber/red meal categories that remove guilt and guesswork • Restaurant strategies that keep satisfaction high and stress low • Alcohol boundaries, dessert decisions, and handling social pressure • What to do the day after so one meal doesn't become a spiral Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Food Freedom, Hormones, and the Midlife Reset - with Erin Power

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 69:42

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 Erin Power — metabolic health coach, writer, educator, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in women's health today. Erin has spent more than two decades in the nutrition and fitness world, and her own lived experience of burnout, dieting culture, and metabolic chaos has shaped the philosophy she now brings to the midlife women she works with.Their conversation digs into what it truly means to “heal your relationship with food and metabolism,” the mindset shifts women in their 40s and 50s often need to make, and why Erin created her Metabolic Reboot framework to fill a glaring gap in women's health. They explore how hormonal changes in perimenopause alter both how women feel and function, and why mainstream diet advice so often misses the mark.Mikki and Erin also talk about the very human fears behind behaviour change — the ghosting, the hesitation, the stories women tell themselves — and how stress, sleep, perfectionism, and nervous system dysregulation quietly sabotage progress. Erin shares her flexible “low-carbish, real-food-ish” approach, her stance on protein and tracking, and what it means to aim not for perfect eating but peaceful eating.It's a wide-ranging, generous conversation about midlife metabolism, self-trust, and the kind of support women actually need during this transition — delivered with Erin's blend of clarity, humour, and hard-won wisdom.Erin Power is a veteran health coach, writer, and educator with nearly three decades of experience in the fitness, nutrition, and behaviour-change space. She began her career in the trenches of the fitness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, where she watched countless clients do “all the right things”—counting, weighing, measuring, grinding—yet still fail to find the health, ease, or body composition they were promised.Her own health unravelled in the middle of that career, forcing a reckoning. The conventional wisdom she had been taught—and had taught others—simply didn't match human physiology. This realisation fuelled a deep dive into the science of metabolism and appetite regulation. Erin rebuilt her own health and became fiercely committed to helping others do the same.She formalised her education with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition and went on to accumulate advanced coaching certifications, behaviour-change training, and metabolic health education. Erin became one of the earliest senior coaches and the Head of Coaching at Mark Sisson's Primal Health Coach Institute, where she helped shape curriculum and mentored thousands of students and coaches worldwide. She's known for her trademark blend of metabolic literacy, compassion, and refreshing bluntness—equal parts educator, myth-buster, and coach.Erin specialises in helping people unravel long-standing metabolic struggles, particularly those who feel they've “tried everything.” Her coaching approach dials in appetite, cravings, energy, mood, and body composition through strategies that often defy mainstream advice—because, as she says, “those things didn't work.”Her mission is straightforward and unapologetic: to help people build an effortless relationship with food, for life, and to show them how beautifully the body works when it's finally given the right inputs.https://www.eatsimple.ca/https://www.eatsimple.ca/podcast Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

Mini Mikkipedia - Why the Scale Misleads Women in Midlife

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 14:53

In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki unpacks why fat loss in midlife never feels as straightforward as it used to — even when your strength is climbing, your shape is changing, and you know you're doing everything right. She breaks down the hormonal shifts after menopause that make the scale far more chaotic, from cortisol-driven water swings to vasopressin turning you into a temporary camel. Mikki also explores the mindset piece: why new habits feel heavy at the start, why slow progress is still genuine progress, and how to build anchor behaviours that keep you steady when life isn't. It's a mix of physiology, reassurance, and practical strategy to help you stay the course without letting one number steal the win.HIGHLIGHTS • Why weight loss naturally slows after menopause • How cortisol + vasopressin create confusing water weight • What “slow but steady” fat loss really looks like • The mindset shift that stops overwhelm and all-or-nothing thinking • Anchor habits to keep you on track through messy weeks Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

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Ep313: Protein Timing, Low-Carb Myths & Metabolic Truths with Mikki Williden, PhD

Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 51:00

In this episode, Tina chats with Mikki Williden to explore essential nutrition strategies for women in midlife. She discusses the pitfalls of common dietary habits and the importance of balancing fat loss goals without compromising hormones or energy levels. Mikki explains what 'metabolic flexibility' means and offers tips on shifting the body to burn more fat efficiently. She dives into how much protein women need for muscle maintenance, weight loss, and metabolism optimization, detailing how to distribute protein throughout the day for best results. She also discusses the concept of 'low carb' diets and their place for women over 40, offer strategies for fueling workouts, and highlight key supplements that support hormone balance and metabolic health. She also shares her insights on nutrition myths that need to be dispelled and offers practical advice for improving overall health. Here's what you'll learn: - The most common nutrition mistakes women in midlife make and how to fix them - How to balance fat loss goals without tanking your hormones or energy - What “metabolic flexibility” really means and how to shift your body to burn more fat - How much protein women truly need for muscle, weight loss, and metabolism - How to distribute protein across the day for optimal recovery and results. - What “low carb” really means and if it has a place for women over 40 - Smart strategies to fuel workouts and recover faster - The key supplements that support hormone balance, energy, and metabolic health - The one nutrition myth she wishes every woman would let go of for good Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Mikki Williden, PhD: https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikkiWilliden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ About Mikki Williden, PhD: Mikki Williden, PhD graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, and a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. She attained her Masters in Science (Human Nutrition) with First Class Honours in 2003, focusing on the development of a childhood obesity prevention programme. As a registered nutritionist, She has been privately consulting with clients since 2006 and has worked with a vast number of people with different health and performance goals. In 2011, she obtained my PhD after completing her doctoral thesis in health and productivity in the New Zealand workforce. She hosts a twice-weekly podcast, Mikkipedia, which dives deep into the topics of nutrition, longevity, fitness, and health, and is the creator of Mondays Matter, a successful fat loss group programme that utilises evidence-based techniques to support body composition goals and has helped thousands of people. She is the Director of Nutrition for SFuels, an innovative sports nutrition company that advocates for right fuel, right time. She has worked with world-class athletes and some notable New Zealanders, helping them achieve their nutrition-related goals, including Nigel Latta (on The Sugar episode) and Simon Gault (on the documentary series Why are we Fat?). She is passionate about helping to translate science into practice to help people meet their health goals, and is a regular contributor to digital and media platforms, as well as having an active social media presence.

The Truth About Nutrient Timing with Brandon DeCruz

Women at Halftime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 89:26

Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to returning guest Brandon DaCruz — coach, educator, and one of the sharpest minds in physique and performance nutrition. Their conversation takes a deep dive into nutrient timing: what actually matters, what's been overstated, and where the science genuinely shifts outcomes in the real world.Brandon unpacks the long-debated “anabolic window” and why it's not as binary as social media makes it seem. He and Mikki explore how pre- and post-workout nutrition can affect not just muscle protein synthesis but muscle protein breakdown, training volume, recovery, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, and even how the body partitions fuel toward muscle or fat. They look at insulin sensitivity around training, cortisol's role in extended sessions, and how to structure peri-workout nutrition differently for fat loss versus muscle building. They also discuss carbohydrate timing, intra-workout fuelling, and the most persistent myths that still mislead lifters today.A conversation for anyone who wants to train smarter, not just harder — and understand the metabolic choreography that happens behind the scenes of every rep.Brandon DaCruz at his website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/, and on Instagram @brandondacruz_Chasing Clarity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-112-spot-reduction-is-it-possible-to-lose-body-fat/id1619611966?i=1000657394910Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach and sports nutritionist. He's also a National Level NPC physique competitor and an internationally published fitness model who's written articles and filmed educational content for publications like Men's Fitness Magazine and Bodybuilding.com. Brandon has spent over 13 years working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and has coached every type of client including Olympia Level professional men's physique competitors, college athletes, MMA fighters, CrossFit competitors, and lifestyle clients. He believes in blending what's been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand "in the trenches'' experience to improve body composition, optimise performance and enhance health in order to help his clients achieve their goals whether that be building muscle, losing body fat, increasing performance and/or optimising health and longevity. This is what he refers to as his health-centric coaching model as he believes that improving one's health is the cornerstone to optimising their physical goals. https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/270https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/226 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/300 https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/368 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

378.Transformational Stories with Mikki Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:12

In this show, we're joined by the incomparable Mikki Williams—Hall of Fame speaker, master storyteller, and creative force—to talk about the power and craft of Transformational Stories. Storytelling has become one of the most popular and effective ways to connect, teach, and inspire, but what makes a story truly unforgettable? Mikki shares how to find stories in everyday life, how to shape and pace them for maximum impact, and how humor and authenticity turn ordinary moments into extraordinary messages. We'll also explore the art and skill behind great storytelling—why it's both a performance and a discipline—and how mastering it can transform not only your presentations but your personal and professional influence. Find out more about Mikki at: https://MikkiWilliams.com Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/transformational-stories Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com #transformationalstories #storytellingtips #mid-careertransformation #audienceengagement #effectivecommunication CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - Mikki Williams - Speaker School 10:56 - Impact of Stories on Life 17:39 - Storytelling Pacing Techniques 21:44 - Finding Compelling Stories 26:55 - Effective Storytelling Systems 29:26 - Humor in Storytelling 34:36 - Crafting Engaging Stories 38:58 - Importance of Practice in Storytelling 40:00 - Recommended Storytelling Resources 41:25 - Essential Skills for Storytellers 44:40 - Final Insights from Mikki 46:40 - Outro

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Episode 139: Thanksgiving (2023) Movie Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 92:14

Hope you like dark meat! This week we review Eli Roth's 2023 offering, Thanksgiving! Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #thanksgiving #scarymovie #eliroth #jeffrendell #ginagershon #patrickdempsey

Mini Mikkipedia - Building Unbreakable Bones in Perimenopause

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 35:29

In this Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki dives deep into what's really happening to your bones in perimenopause and beyond—plus what you can do to reverse bone loss, not just slow it. She explains why the drop in oestrogen accelerates bone breakdown, why osteopenia is far from “nothing to worry about,” and how fractures become a major driver of loss of independence and early mortality.Mikki walks through the non-negotiables for stronger bones: the right kind of exercise (hint: walking alone won't cut it), why sleep is a critical bone-building tool, and how protein, calcium, vitamin D, K2, magnesium, collagen, creatine and omega-3s all fit together. She also covers meds, alcohol, smoking, and what realistic “reversal” of osteopenia looks like in your 50s, 60s and 70s.Episode HighlightsHow much bone density women typically lose after menopauseThe most effective training mix: resistance, impact, and where weighted vests/vibration fitThe surprising role of sleep and stress in bone buildingProtein, calcium, K2, D, magnesium, collagen, creatine & omega-3 for bone healthWhy osteopenia can be improved—and what success really looks like Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

228 - This piece of paper brings in 100's of customers (steal the strategy)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 18:43

Grow your business with a customized AI Growth Plan here.In this episode, Jon shares how 3 different businesses are bringing in clients with quirky tactics. And they actually work!Jon digs into the tactics behind each strategy. And shares lots of examples so every business owner can put these tactics into action.Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsFollow this podcast on Instagram.Subscribe to JD's newsletter here.Schedule a free Marketing ROI Checkup with JD's team here.Grow your business with JD's marketing agency Influicity here.Learn how to drive revenue with social media with the 15-day challenge here.Download JD's free business playbooks here.Get JD's bestselling book, Marketing Superpowers here.___Jon Davids is an entrepreneur and speaker. He's been building businesses since he was a kid. With plenty of failures and a few big wins along the way. He's the founder of Influicity, where he helps businesses get more customers with marketing that actually works. He's married to his beautiful wife Alana and is the girl-dad to Ryley and Mikki. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.

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How Dr Mikki Lee Used TikTok Marketing to Grow Her Private Practice and 4x Her Revenue [Ep 139]

The Bad Therapist Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 40:57

What if the strategy that helped you grow your private practice didn't come from working harder, but from finding one approach that works and sticking with it? In this episode, I sit down with my client Dr. Mikki Lee Elembaby, a New York-based psychologist who grew her private practice revenue from $5-6K a month to $17.5K in September. Dr Mikki shares how she turned TikTok into a top referral source by committing to one challenge, built a community with other ambitious therapists, and created a practice model centered on autism and ADHD assessments that gives her both financial stability and flexibility.Dr Mikki also opens up about the discomfort of getting visible, the three hours it took to post her first video, and why results come from focus - not perfection or hustle. If you've been spinning your wheels trying to grow your private practice, feel hesitant about social media, or wondering how to increase your income without burning out, this conversation will shift something for you. More about Dr. Mikki Lee Dr. Mikki Elembaby is a licensed psychologist and neurodiversity specialist based in New York City, where she provides comprehensive autism and ADHD evaluations for adults and children. After beginning her career as a school psychologist in the NYC public school system, she transitioned into private practice to create a more aligned career that allowed for increased flexibility and meaningful impact. Dr. Elembaby is passionate about supporting late-diagnosed adults as they navigate self-discovery, identity, and thriving beyond the label. Topics covered on Growing a Private Practice:The real challenges Dr Mikki had to face when growing a private practice with ADHD.The challenge Dr Mikki gave herself on TikTok that completely changed her referral pipeline.How having 1,300 followers can generate more clients than some accounts with massive audiences.The mindset shift that helped Dr Mikki set a goal to quadruple her income.The importance of focusing on one marketing strategy when growing a private practice with ADHD.What it means to be a villager in your community, not just someone looking for support.The reason why six months of structured coaching worked better for Dr Mikki's ADHD brain than short-term programs.Resources from this episode:Join the waitlist for Liberated Business: www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusinessBook an in-person Intensive Day with Felicia: www.thebadtherapist.coach/ceo-dayConnect with Dr. Mikki Lee:Website: www.drmikkilee.comTikTok: @dr.mikkileeInstagram:@dr.mikkileeConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite:

Mini Mikkipedia - Tackling Digestive Ups and Downs on a Protein-Sparing Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 13:17

Sign up to Mondays Matter Xmas Edition https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matterMiki dives into the often-avoided topic of digestion during protein-sparing modified fasts (PSMF). If you've ever wondered why your gut behaves differently on these lean-protein days, this one's for you. Miki explains what's happening physiologically—from changes in bile flow and microbiota to electrolyte shifts—and how these can lead to constipation or, less commonly, diarrhea. She walks through practical, evidence-based strategies to get your digestion back on track, including hydration, magnesium types, vitamin C dosing, bitters, and soothing supports like slippery elm. Learn how to troubleshoot gut symptoms so your PSMF days feel as good as they look on paper.Highlights:Why constipation is common on low-fat, low-fibre, high-protein daysHow bile flow, hydration, and electrolytes affect gut motilityMagnesium, vitamin C, and bitters as tools for smoother digestionGentle fixes for diarrhea and when to adjust supplementsThe transitional nature of gut changes during PSMF Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

226 - He built a $6B business by blowing up one shelf | the story of Hobby Lobby

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 18:44

Grow your business with a customized AI Growth Plan here. Today, Jon will shares the story of Hobby Lobby. This company was founded by Dave Green and Hobby Lobby.He took one aisle in the general store and made it the whole story.JD shares key insights that you can steal from the Hobby Lobby story and apply to your business right now.Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsFollow this podcast on Instagram.Subscribe to JD's newsletter here.Get a free Marketing ROI Checkup with JD's team here.Grow your business with JD's marketing agency Influicity here.Learn how to drive revenue with social media with the 15-day challenge here.Download JD's free business playbooks here.Get JD's bestselling book, Marketing Superpowers here.___Jon Davids is an entrepreneur and speaker. He's been building businesses since he was a kid. With plenty of failures and a few big wins along the way. He's the founder of Influicity, where he helps businesses get more customers with marketing that actually works. He's married to his beautiful wife Alana and is the girl-dad to Ryley and Mikki. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.

Choose Your Hard: Why Discomfort Builds a Better Life Wih Prof Grant Schofield

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 84:34

Sign up to Mondays Matter Xmas Edition https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matterSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comThis week on the podcast, on the 5th anniversary of Mikkipedia, Mikki speaks to returning guest AND the very first guest ever on the podcast, Professor Grant Schofield. They chat about the value of doing hard things in a time where almost everything is comfortable and easy. This is on the back of Grant's soon to be released book on the topic and this episode is a conversation between two friends and colleagues about the important pillars of doing hard things and how they integrate this principle into their own lives.Grant is a Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology, former Director of the University's Human Potential Centre, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Education in New Zealand, co-author of four best-selling books and Chief Science Officer for PREKURE.Professor Grant's career has focused on preventing the diseases of modern times, and seeing what it takes to help people live a long, healthy and happy life.He lives and breathes the motto “be the best you can be”, and sees this as a game-changer for the health system – capable of transforming the current health (sickness) model, to one in which we aspire to be well. He is redefining public health as the science of human potential; the study of what it takes to have a great life.Grant is well known for thinking outside the box and challenging conventional wisdom in nutrition and weight loss, as well as physical activity and exercise.He brings his fluency across several scientific disciplines – from human physiology, to psychology, to peak performance – to his role at PREKURE, where he delivers world class training in lifestyle medicineGrant's What the Fat books can be sourced here: https://profgrant.com/books/You can find Grant through the following avenues.Grant Schofield Blog: https://profgrant.com/Pre Kure https://prekure.com/ 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

Episode 138: Good Will Hunting (1997) Movie Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 98:39

Did it make you cry? Because it definitely made Dez cry. Check out our review of Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, Ben Affleck, and Stellan Skarsgard.Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies

Mini Mikkipedia - Fat Loss in the Festive Season

Co-Parenting with Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 35:34

Sign up to Mondays Matter Xmas Edition https://www.mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matterThe festive season doesn't have to derail your hard-won progress. In this Mini Micropedia, Mikki unpacks why holiday weight gain (often ~0.45–1.0 kg) tends to stick around and which habits most often tip us off track—overcommitting, grazing instead of meals, early “holiday mode,” and a bit too much booze. She lays out a practical plan: prioritise sleep, ring-fence training (and rack up NEAT—aim ~8,000+ steps), keep protein front and centre, and use calorie cycling with planned indulgences (hello, PSMF structure) to enjoy social events without spiralling. You'll learn simple boundary-setting scripts, environment hacks to reduce temptation, and mindset shifts—discipline over willpower, self-compassion over perfectionism—to carry you into January feeling calm, in control, and confident. Mikki also shares details of the Mondays Matter Christmas Edition—on sale now, doors close Sun 9 Nov, programme kicks off Mon 10 Nov.HighlightsThe five holiday derailers and how to spot yoursSleep, stress, steps: the big dial-movers for appetite and controlProtein-forward meals and “graze phase” antidotesCalorie cycling & planned indulgence (including PSMF days)Alcohol tactics: caps, spacing, hydration, and smarter choices Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

From Reaction to Regulation: Choosing How You Show Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 17:35

In this episode, Mikki Gardner explores what it really means to change from the inside out. So often, we think transformation happens when something outside of us shifts — a partner, a job, a child's behavior — but lasting change always begins with self-regulation. Mikki breaks down the connection between our mind, body, and emotions, showing how awareness becomes the bridge to choice. You'll learn how to strengthen your self-regulation "muscle," recognize when you're operating from reactivity, and return to calm so you can lead yourself — and your relationships — with more clarity, confidence, and compassion. She also reminds us that this journey isn't meant to be walked alone. Community, mentorship, and consistent practice are what sustain growth and emotional intelligence over time. If you're navigating relationship conflict, parenting stress, or personal transition, this episode is your invitation to slow down, wake up, and start creating change from the inside out. Key Takeaways: True change begins with awareness — not reaction. Self-regulation gives you access to choice, clarity, and compassion. Your thoughts and emotions are your responsibility. Growth happens through consistent practice and supportive community. Regulation isn't perfection — it's returning to center, again and again. It's time to stop reacting and start creating lasting change from within. If this resonates… You're not alone. And you don't have to figure it out on your own. If you're ready to build a foundation that can't be shaken—reach out. Let's talk. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might need a fresh perspective on co-parenting! For more information go to my website here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/ You can always email me at hello@mikkigardner.com. © 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching

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DR. MIKKI WILLIDEN: WHY FAT LOSS MAINTENANCE IS SO CHALLENGING & HOW TO APPROACH IT | EP. 186

Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 69:59

On this week's episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I'm joined by Dr. Mikki Williden to unpack one of the most overlooked but most important phases of any transformation, the maintenance phase.Losing fat can be challenging but keeping it off is the true test. Research shows that the majority of people who lose weight eventually regain it but that doesn't have to be the case. In this conversation, Mikki and I break down the physiological, psychological, and behavioral factors that make long-term maintenance so difficult and what you can do to overcome them.HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:WHY FAT LOSS MAINTENANCE IS SO CHALLENGING & HOW TO APPROACH ITDEFINING WEIGHT MAINTENANCEMISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN THINKING ABOUT WEIGHT MAINTENANCEWHY YOU SHOULD SHIFT YOUR FOCUS TO BODY COMPOSITION MAINTENANCE OVER SCALE WEIGHT MAINTENANCEWHY DO MOST PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR RESULTS?WHY IS IT HARDER TO KEEP FAT OFF THAN TO LOSE IT?ARE THE STRATEGIES FOR LOSING FAT DIFFERENT FROM MAINTAINING FAT LOSS?MINDSET SHIFTS FOR SUCCEEDING IN MAINTENANCETHE GAP IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY – WHY MOST PROGRAMS FAIL TO TEACH MAINTENANCEREFRAMING MAINTENANCE AS THE PHASE THAT MAKES YOUR RESULTS LASTIf you've ever reached your fat loss goal only to find yourself struggling to maintain it, this episode will help you understand why and give you the clarity, structure, and mindset needed to make your results last for life.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/For Info on Brandon's Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryEmail: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comBrandon's Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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224 - "I Had No Idea How To Make a Shirt. Now We Sell $200M/yr." | Chris Riccobono, UNTUCKiT (replay)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 44:39

Take Jon's new masterclass, Instant Marketing Machine. Today, we're going back to a conversation between Jon and Chris Riccobono, founder of UNTUCKiT. Relive the story of how Chris turned a wild idea into a $200 million business, and all the challenges that came with it.Follow this podcast on Instagram.Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.Get a free Marketing ROI Checkup with JD's team here.Grow your business with JD's marketing agency Influicity here.Learn how to drive revenue with social media with the 15-day challenge here.Download JD's free business playbooks here.Get JD's bestselling book, Marketing Superpowers here.___Jon Davids is an entrepreneur and speaker. He's been building businesses since he was a kid. With plenty of failures and a few big wins along the way. He's the founder of Influicity, where he helps businesses get more customers with marketing that actually works. He's married to his beautiful wife Alana and is the girl-dad to Ryley and Mikki. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.

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Why We React Differently to Food: The Data Story with Prof. Micahel Snyder

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 66:20

Mini Mikkipedia - Supplements: Check the Label, Not the Hype

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 26:30

A lot of “natural” stress aids aren't harmless—because they actually work. In this Mini Mikipedia, Mikki breaks down how popular adaptogens and nutrients interact with your HPA axis (the body's stress-response command centre) and when that's a blessing versus a blind spot. You'll learn what the evidence says for ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, phosphatidylserine, and why liquorice root is uniquely risky. Mikki covers dose ranges used in studies, who should be cautious (thyroid issues, pregnancy/breastfeeding, low cortisol, meds), how to test cortisol properly, and why cycling supplements beats “more is better.” She also revisits the basics that move the needle—sleep, protein-centred meals, training balance, boundaries, and connection—so supplements can supplement a solid plan, not replace it.HighlightsHow HPA axis modulation can help—or hinder—stress recoveryLiquorice root and pseudoaldosteronism: real risks, not theoryPhosphatidylserine blunts cortisol; context and cycling matterRhodiola and holy basil: mixed/early evidence, variable extractsTesting (4-point saliva, timing), interactions, and quality assurance Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

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222 - "This Guy is Making Millions of Dollars From Toilets" | with Dave Garden

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 50:42

Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, JD is joined by entrepreneur Dave Garden. They start by chatting about a luxury toilet company. Then Jon gets into Dave's entrepreneurial journey. Going from a single truck to building a national electronics retailer. Dave also shares what he's doing now with Kiiwi. Follow this podcast on Instagram.Get SoundCloud here.Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.Get a free Marketing ROI Checkup with JD's team here.Grow your business with JD's marketing agency Influicity here.Learn how to drive revenue with social media with the 15-day challenge here.Download JD's free business playbooks here.Get JD's bestselling book, Marketing Superpowers here.___Jon Davids is an entrepreneur and speaker. He's been building businesses since he was a kid. With plenty of failures and a few big wins along the way. He's the founder of Influicity, where he helps businesses get more customers with marketing that actually works. He's married to his beautiful wife Alana and is the girl-dad to Ryley and Mikki. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | ThreadsSubscribe to JD's newsletter here.

Episode 137: Scream (1996) Movie Review

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 94:07

Just in time for Halloween, Tony joins Delynn and Dez to talk about the original Wes Craven classic Scream!Hey! Did You Ever See That Movie? is a comedy podcast where we review movies, primarily from the 80s and 90s. We are joined by Tony, our resident horror aficionado, some weeks and others we are joined by Mikki and Tony 2.0 for Dysfunctional Date Night, where the focus switches more to comedies and action. We love movies and we love to take you for a trip back in time to these movies that entertain, make us laugh, and sometimes gross us out!We'd apologize in advance for the unhinged behavior of our hosts and guests but we're guessing that's at least part of the reason a lot of you come back! Feel free to drop us a line, request a movie review, and enjoy the show! We'd love to hear from you and what you think of the show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Good Pods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Pandora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on SpotifyEmail us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydidyoueverseethatmovie@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on PatreonDez wrote and performed our theme song!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to more of his music here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his other podcast! Violent Vinyl Radio#heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies #scream #halloween #scarymovie #wescraven #nevecampbell #rosemcgowan #skeetulrich #matthewlillard #jaimekennedy #davidarquette #courtneycox

From Stuck to Still: Reimagining Your Relationships from the Inside Out

Co-Parenting with Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 19:39

After a season of change and messy transitions, Mikki returns to the mic with a powerful new direction for the podcast. In this solo episode, she opens up about navigating her own life shifts and why thinking our way out of relationship struggles doesn't work. Mikki explores the three key paths we face when relationships feel stuck — repair, release, and re-imagine — and why true clarity comes from nervous system regulation, self-trust, and inner stillness. Whether you're questioning a marriage, navigating co-parenting dynamics, or simply ready to stop looping through the same patterns, this conversation will help you expand your perspective, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and take grounded steps forward. It's time to stop overanalyzing and start listening to the truth within. In this episode, Mikki shares: Life transitions are rarely neat or linear. Even when change is intentional, it can feel messy, emotional, and uncertain — and that's normal. True clarity begins with nervous system regulation. Stillness allows you to hear your own inner wisdom and make grounded decisions from within. There are three main pathways forward in stuck relationships: Repair — Rebuilding trust, boundaries, and emotional safety. Release — Grieving and letting go to create space for something new. Re-imagine — Evolving the relationship to match who you are today. Rigid “either/or” thinking keeps us stuck. Expanding your perspective opens new options you may not have seen before. Self-trust is a muscle. Hearing your inner nudges is one step — building the willingness and capacity to follow them is the real work. Our children should never carry adult emotional baggage. How we choose to navigate relationships directly impacts the legacy we leave for them. You always have a choice. Even if others aren't choosing well, you can decide how you want to show up — with clarity, integrity, and leadership. Bible verse from Psalm 46:10 (KJV): “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” If this resonates… You're not alone. And you don't have to figure it out on your own. If you're ready to build a foundation that can't be shaken—reach out. Let's talk. https://calendly.com/coachwithmikki/co-parent-breakthrough-call Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might need a fresh perspective on co-parenting! For more information go to my website here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/ You can always email me at hello@mikkigardner.com. © 2021 - 2025 Mikki Gardner Coaching

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220 - This Is 100% AI... and they fooled everyone | with SoundCloud CEO, Eliah Seton