Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast with me, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Doehla, a fitness coach who retired early and now enjoys playing pickleball. We discuss what future trainers should focus on, the effects of communication, the importance of humanizing your brand, balancing personal tasks, and exploring the future of coaching with AI.

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Episode Chapters:

• 02:58 Pickleball Passion and Community
• 03:42 The Appeal and Strategy of Pickleball
• 10:44 Coaching Insights and Flexibility
• 18:40 Effective Communication for Coaches
• 26:56 Humanizing Your Brand
• 27:29 Embracing Imperfection
• 31:26 Relatability in Success
• 33:24 The Reality of Early Retirement
• 45:44 The Role of AI in Coaching
• 55:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 260: Real-Talk on Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Success with Ben Brown
• Episode 216: Building a successful online fitness coaching business: An Interview with Aaron Straker

Connect with Mike

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedoehla/
• The Macro & Mindset Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macro-and-the-mindset/id1736214629

Get In Touch with Dr Mike:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast hosted by me, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, we dive into the mental side of performance with Tarun Gulati, founder and CEO of Contemplate Life. Tarun shares his unique method of contemplation and how it helps improve mental fitness and overall performance.

He discusses the importance of a deep connection with oneself, a decision-making framework, and how to apply these concepts in personal life, sports, and organizations. Get insights into the psychological aspects often overlooked in fitness and sports training, and learn about the principles and pillars of the Contemplate system.

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• Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%
• Dr. Mike's Fitness Insider Newsletter: Sign up for free at https://miketnelson.com/.

Episode Chapters:

• 03:00 Deep Dive into Contemplation and Mental Fitness
• 08:59 The Importance of Contemplation in Education
• 22:27 Integrating Mental Fitness in Sports and Fitness
• 30:32 The Importance of Clarity for Athletes
• 31:49 Mental Health Costs in Sports
• 35:35 Organizational Structure and Mental Well-being
• 37:54 Role of General Managers and Coaches
• 50:55 The Contemplate Mental Fitness System
• 55:42 Conclusion and Resources

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 265: Mastering the Art and Science of Flow States with Brandon Day
• Episode 203: Mind, Muscle, and Metabolism: An interview with Dr. Jade Teta from Next Level Human

Connect with Tarun

• Contemplate.life
• X.com
• Podcast

Get In Touch:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast, hosted by me, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, we dive deep into optimizing athletic performance, muscle mass, and body composition with expert Ben Mayfield-Smith. Join us as we discuss physiology, psychology, time management, sleep routines, coaching, client setbacks, goal setting, and lifestyle factors.

Hear first-hand about Ben's experience at the Super Coach Summit and insights on various topics, from effective coaching techniques to the importance of mentorship. Don't miss out on this wide-ranging conversation packed with valuable information for coaches and athletes!

Sponsors:

• Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%
• Dr. Mike's Fitness Insider Newsletter: Sign up for free at https://miketnelson.com/.

Episode Chapters:

• 03:03 Casual Conversation and Catching Up
• 05:08 Travel Stories and Experiences
• 12:44 Coaching Philosophy and Client Management
• 41:21 Considering a Job Change
• 41:45 Optimizing Sleep Habits
• 42:10 Client Journey and Body Composition
• 43:05 Advanced Training and Competing
• 44:30 Holistic Coaching Approach
• 49:07 Setting Long-Term Goals
• 52:31 Importance of Client Data
• 57:45 Challenges in Online Coaching
• 01:16:18 Simplifying Client Information
• 01:20:02 Conclusion and Resources

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 272: Mastering Strength and Body Composition with Paul Oneid: Strategies for Peak Performance
• Episode 136: Flex Diet, Phys Flex, Metabolism and Nutrition Research for Compound Performance- Jeb and Dean interview Dr Mike T Nelson

Connect with Ben

• Instagram
• Website

Get In Touch:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg
• Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/