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The Science (and Myths) of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Spencer Nadolsky — a board-certified obesity and lipid specialist known for his evidence-based, compassionate approach to ...
Mini Mikkipedia: Do Diet Drinks Cause Diabetes? Let’s Talk Evidence
In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki breaks down a recent Australian headline claiming that diet sodas increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Spoiler: the science doe...
Rethinking Diabetes: What the System Gets Wrong - Dr. Glen Davies
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Glen Davies, one of New Zealand’s most vocal champions for reversing type 2 diabetes through therapeutic carbohydrate redu...
Mini Mikkipedia - Creatine for Your Brain? Exploring Cognitive and Mental Health Benefits
Mikki dives into the evolving science behind creatine—not just for muscles, but for brain health. Long known as a powerhouse for strength and performance, creatine is ...
Dane Fuller: From Morning Hunger to All-Day Energy: The Fuller Foods Approach
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dane Fuller — sports dietitian, athlete, and founder of Fuller Foods. Dane has a background in exercise science, nutrition, a...
Mini Mikkipedia - How to Talk to Kids About Food Without Diet Culture
In this Mini Mikkipedia, I tackle a topic that comes up time and time again with clients and inside Mondays Matter: how to talk to your kids about food without passing...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diet & the Elimination Puzzle with Julianne Taylor
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Julianne Taylor, a registered nutritionist and PhD candidate, whose research is diving into one of the more complex and conte...
Mini Mikkipedia - Wegovy: A Perspective for Real Life
In this Mini Mikkipedia Monday, I break down what you actually need to know about Wegovy (semaglutide), now available in New Zealand. There’s a lot of noise around thi...
Darren Ellis Talks Strength Training, Fat Loss & Fitness Fads: What Actually Works?
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to long-time strength and conditioning coach Darren Ellis, founder of Ellis Performance.Darren brings decades of hands-on coachi...
Mini Mikkipedia - Wine O’Clock?
n this candid and thoughtful solo episode, Mikki reflects on her evolving relationship with alcohol—how her habits have changed over time, what triggered her to reasse...
Brutal Truths About Fat Loss with Aram Grigorian
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Aram Grigorian, the straight-talking coach behind 4 Weeks 2 the Beach, whose refreshingly honest approach cuts through the no...
Mini Mikkipedia - How to Handle Unhelpful Food Comments With Confidence
Mikki dives into a common but often uncomfortable experience: unsolicited comments about your food choices. Whether it's a passive-aggressive remark, a guilt-laden ple...
Iron, Hormones & Performance: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Clare Badenhorst
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Claire Badenhorst — researcher, associate professor and athlete — about the often-overlooked intersection of iron status, ...
Mini Mikkipedia - Fasted vs Fed Training: What the Research Really Says
In this episode of Mini Mikkipedia, Mikki dives into the ongoing debate: should you train fasted or fed? With new research in hand—including a recent 12-week resistanc...
The Dietitian’s Dilemma: Fuel, Freedom, and Metabolic Truths with Michelle Hurn
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Michelle Hurn — clinical dietitian, endurance athlete, and author of The Dietitian's Dilemma. In their conversation, Michelle...
Mini Mikkipedia -Why an “Ideal Body Weight” Doesn’t Exist
Mikki takes a deep dive into the myth of the "ideal body weight" and why it’s not as simple—or helpful—as a single number on the scale. She unpacks the origins of the ...
Sarah Hancock: Your Mouth Is a Mirror: Oral Health and Metabolic Clues
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Dr Sarah Hancock, a public health researcher whose work sits at the powerful intersection of oral health and metabolic disea...
Mini Mikkipedia - Does Sucralose Hijack Your Brain?
Mikki dives into the complex and controversial topic of sucralose—one of the most common non-nutritive sweeteners—and whether it interferes with hunger and satiety sig...
Tara Ellis on Running, Resilience, and the Road to Six Stars
This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to Tara Ellis, one half of the powerhouse duo behind Team Ellis Running. Alongside her husband Tim, Tara has run marathons all o...
Mini Mikkipedia - Why Maintenance Feels Harder Than Fat Loss
Mikki dives deep into the often-overlooked challenge of weight maintenance. While fat loss gets all the glory, maintenance can feel like a grind—no more scale victorie...