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| Episode 111: Fuelling Nedd Brockmann's 1000 Mile World Record Attempt | 28 Sep 2025 | 00:28:26 | |
In today’s episode Loz and I are breaking down my work with Nedd Brockmann when he attempted the insane 1000 mile world record. We discuss Nedd's day to day nutrition strategy, what numbers we were aiming for when he was training for the event, the types of foods we were prioritising, our training nutrition strategy and we break down his nutrition and hydration during the event itself including how many calories a day he was consuming, how many carbs, what supplements he was taking and what the event was like as a whole. | |||
| Episode 110: How Much Weight Should You Lose During Fight Camp? | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:43:49 | |
In today's episode, Jordan is joined by Jack in the studio and they are discussing weight cutting for fighting, more specifically how to determine what your best weight class is, how much weight is safe to lose each week during fight camp, what the latest data says about the amount of weight UFC fighters cut, and we finish off with a discussion of how our Fight Week Protocols have changed based on the latest science and our experience with our top level fighters. | |||
| Episode 103: Building Australia's Greatest UFC Fighter with Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:20:56 | |
Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines are Alexander Volkanovski's S&C Coach and Physiotherapist. They have been responsible for building Volks physique and keeping him healthy for entire UFC career. Chris and Michael both work out of South Coast Health Hub, the premier training facility for athletes on the South Coast where they train elite level athletes in MMA, Rugby league, Triathlon, and much more.
In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about S&C for MMA fighters, as well as how to treat and prevent the most common injuries seen in the sport. We discuss the role they both have and continued to play with Volks career and discuss what his training and rehab schedule looks like when he isn't in the MMA gym. | |||
| Episode 13: What I Learnt From Running an Ultra-Marathon on A Treadmill | 23 Apr 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
In today's episode the tables are being turned and TFD's very own Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash, will be taking over the mic and interviewing Head Dietitian, Jordan Sullivan. | |||
| Episode 12: A Breakdown of Beta-Alanine with Ryan Hasell | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:20:41 | |
Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell. We will be breaking down what you need about beta-alanine, which is in my opinion, one of the most underrated performance supplements on earth.
Ryan breaks down what it is, what it does, how to take it, and who is going to benefit most from it. | |||
| Episode 11: An Easy to Understand Summary of Creatine with Ryan Hasell | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:24:15 | |
Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan. Hasell. Ryan aka The Dojo Dietitian is our resident scientific officer at TFD. We all look to him when we want to know the most up-to-date and latest knowledge with anything to do with Nutrition Science.
That is why he is the perfect person to run this episode breaking down everything you need to know about Creatine, we will discuss what it is, what it does, how to take it, and who will most benefit from it. | |||
| Episode 10: The Science Behind Fight Week Weight Loss with Jack Doherty | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:01:57 | |
Today I will be chopping with my main man Jack Doherty who is the Senior Performance Dietitian at TFD and we will be discussing all things fight week strategies.
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| Episode 9: Performance Nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes with Nina Gelbke | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:57:34 | |
Today, our guest is Nina Gelbke or as you may know her from her insanely informative social media accounts, Naturally Nina. Nina is an Accredited Nutritionist & Sports Nutritionist and Crossfit athlete who specializes in sports and performance nutrition, disordered eating, and plant-based diets.
Nina is known far and wide for her wholesome and delicious recipes that she routinely shares with her fan base, but today I want to chat to Nina about Type 1 diabetes, a condition that she thrives with. See she not only has a serious passion for developing great nourishing recipes, but she is also deeply passionate about helping educate people about how to live and thrive with type 1 diabetes.
We are going to deep dive into what Type 1 diabetes is, whether or not insulin is good or bad in the body, how to manage your insulin as a diabetic, we also discuss the roles of carbohydrates for exercise and why you shouldn’t pay much attention to low carb diets, and finish off with Nina's philosophy about how to best navigate the Nutrition space to find the diet that works best for you. | |||
| Episode 8: Is Gluten Your Friend or Your Foe with Lauren Nash | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:32:09 | |
Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Lauren Nash. Loz is our go-to when it comes to all things strength sports, endurance, medical nutrition, and many many other things and I could not think of a better person to do today's episode with.
That is because today we will be talking about all things gluten and all things celiac disease, a condition that Loz lives and thrives with every day.
In today's episode, we will be breaking down what celiac disease is, what it does in the body, what symptoms it presents, the tests that you use to diagnose it. We will also be clearing the air about gluten, what it really is, whether it is good or bad, what foods you can find it in, and whether it is something to be on your watch list or just another social media buzzword.
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| Episode 7: What Went On Behind The Scenes At UFC 271 with Jack Doherty | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:49:00 | |
Today is the first of what will be many episodes where I speak with other members of the TFD team to breakdown events that we have attended, science that we use in our everyday practice, and the day-to-day happenings of a Performance Dietitian.
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| Episode 6: Sleep is the Foundation of Success with Dr. Ian Dunican | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:02:57 | |
Today, our guest is world-renowned Sleep and Performance Expert Dr. Ian Dunican. Dr. Dunican has over two decades of international professional experience in health, safety, and business improvement within military, mining, rail, oil, gas, and elite athletes.
He is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University Western Australia and also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep and Performance where he conducted research at the Australian Institute of Sport with elite-level combat and contact sport athletes.
If this resume can’t get any more impressive, he is also a BJJ Black belt, and ultra-endurance athlete completing over 20 events including the infamous Leadville 100-mile race in Leadville, Colorado.
This is a cracker first guest episode, Ian comprehensively breaks down everything you need to know about why we sleep, the stages of sleep, the physiology of sleep, why we need light exposure, light sensitivity, shift work, athletes, performance, and much more. In the second half of this, we dive more into the philosophy of performance as a whole and how sleep fits into that and talk about Ian’s own experience with his own training and how he adjusted his sleep to suit that massive athletic endeavor. | |||
| Episode 5: From Bullied to Brawler: How to Build Confidence with Kai Kara-France | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:48:59 | |
Kai Kara-France is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist from Auckland, New Zealand, who currently trains out of City Kickboxing. He is the #7 ranked Flyweight in the UFC division and is coming off a first-round TKO victory at UFC 259 in Las Vegas. In this episode, we discuss Kai's newest adventure in Fatherhood, how having a pregnant partner affected his training camp, the training schedule at CKB, the work ethic required to be a UFC fighter, how he learned to overcome adversity, how he builds mental resilience, and his future plans to become UFC Champion. | |||
| Episode 4: The Importance of Mental Health for Performance with Shane Young | 10 Apr 2021 | 01:07:15 | |
Shane Young is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist from Auckland, New Zealand. He is currently signed to the UFC Featherweight division. In this episode, Shane and I talk about his early career, getting started in combat sports, his debut against Alex Volkanovski, the importance of breathwork in his daily life, and we talk about his own struggles and triumphs with depression and how that had led him to be an advocate for mental health and youth suicide.
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| Episode 102: How to Optimise Your Hydration for Athletic Performance with Dr. Stavros Kavouras | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:31:06 | |
Dr Stavros Kavouras is one of the top 2% most cited scientists in the world, and he has authored over 170 over reviewed articles. He has a Post Doctorate degree from Yales School of Medicine, is a Professor and Assistant Dean at Arizona State University, and is the founding director of the Hydration Science Lab which studies how water impacts health and performance.
In this episode Dr Kavouras breaks down what it really means to be hydrated, when dehydration starts to affect performance, the science of how our body regulates hydration levels, and how to best optimise your hydration for your next event. | |||
| Episode 3: Building the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 2 with Brad Riddell | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:37:52 | |
UFC Lightweight Brad 'Quake' Riddell rejoins the podcast for part two of our chat. In this episode, we discuss Brad’s obsession with obtaining the extra one percent. We discuss his additional training in sports psychology, recovery, and breathwork, and we break down what it is that motivates him to do what he does. Looking for a scientifically formulated rehydration solution created by team TFD themselves? Trainade Hydration is now available and you can save 10% by adding Fuel10 at checkout https://trainade.com/product/trainade-hydration-mango/ | |||
| Episode 2: Building the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 1 with Brad Riddell | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:42:46 | |
Brad 'Quake' Riddell is a Professional Mixed Martial Artists from Christchurch, New Zealand who is currently signed to the UFC. He trains at world-famous Citykickboxing alongside UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya and UFC Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski. Brad is currently undefeated in the UFC and many are picking him as New Zealand's next UFC World Champion. In this episode, Brad and I discuss his fight against Gregor Gillespie being pulled due to COVID-19 protocols, his early career, how coaching impacted him as a fighter, his philosophy about recovery, and what motivates him as an athlete. | |||
| Episode 1: Put Down Your Phone and Put in the Work with Jamie Mullarkey | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:59:43 | |
The first episode of the Trainade Performance Podcast presents Australian Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Jamie Mullarkey. Jamie is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has spent the better part of 15 years dedicating his life to developing his craft. In this episode, we discuss his driving force behind wanting to start fighting, what kept him motivated during his career, how he handles losses, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and we finish with his top tips for young fighters trying to crack the big leagues. Looking for a scientifically formulated rehydration solution? Trainade Hydration is now available and you can save 10% by adding Fuel10 at checkout https://trainade.com/product/trainade-hydration-mango/ | |||
| Episode 101: Your Complete Guide to Healthy Eating with Tyler Minton | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:33:16 | |
Tyler Minton is one of America's leading authorities when It comes to Nutrition. He is a Registered Dietitian, BJJ Black Belt, former Professional MMA Fighter, Hunter, Father to Two Boys, and the guy that you call when you want to get real results.
Athletes such as Khabib Nurmagamadov, Max Holloway Daniel Cormier, and A-list celebrities like Jelly Roll trust him to get them in the best shape of their lives.
In this episode, we crack open the chestnut of what is really important when it comes to mastering your nutrition by going over Tylers three step framework that he has used with thousands of people to get them lasting results. We also go over common nutrition myths and get to the bottom of what is really important when it comes to healthy eating. | |||
| Episode 100: The Truth About Sodium and Performance with Dr. Alan McCubbin | 10 Feb 2025 | 01:27:45 | |
Dr. Alan McCubbin is one of Australia’s most prominent figures in Sports Nutrition. His expertise is in extreme condition physiology, performance hydration and electrolyte needs of athletes. Alan’s work has expanded the fields knowledge on how to best hydrate athletes in a number of conditions to ensure that they get their best performance. He completed his PhD research at Monash University where he investigated the effect of diet on sweat composition during endurance exercise. | |||
| Episode 99: Ultra Endurance Nutrition with Dietitian Nicole Miller | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:22:50 | |
Nicole Miller is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Exercise Scientist, Qualified Personal Trainer, as well as an active Ultra Endurance athlete. Nicole recently completed the infamous Blackall100 which is a 100km trail mountain race which is notorious for its incredibly hot and humid weather. In her work for her business, Total Balance Nutrition, Nicole works with a variety of athletes helping them achieve their goals through specific Performance Nutrition strategies. In this episode, we talk about exactly what they are. | |||
| Episode 98: The Best Way to Fuel Exercise with Dr. Jeff Rothschild | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:08:13 | |
Jeff Rothschild is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and a PhD in Exercise Physiology. He works with Olympians and world champions, as well as people trying to complete their first triathlon. Jeff’s PhD research looked at periodisation of carbohydrate availability for endurance training with a focus on pre-training intake. He is also a Research Associate at the Sports Performance Research Institute, New Zealand (SPRINZ). | |||
| Episode 97: Taking CKB's Training Schedule to The Next Level with Bill Smart | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:44:31 | |
Bill Smart is a High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach who works at High-Performance New Zealand who cater for New Zealand’s most elite athletes. In today's episode, we discuss Bill's involvement with City Kickboxing and how he has introduced a high-performance system to optimize their training schedule. We discuss the changes he has made, the metrics they are tracking, and we cover what the ideal strength and conditioning program is for fighters. | |||
| Episode 96: The Prevalence of Disordered Eating in Combat Sports with Colin Doherty | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:45:17 | |
In today's episode, we are talking to Colin Doherty. Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australian. he completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Today, we are talking about his latest research in the prevalence of disordered eating in the combat sports community. This paper brings to light some very serious issues within combat sports and this is a discussion that every athlete, coach and whoever is involved in the sport, should listen to. | |||
| Episode 95: Why Hydration Testing is NOT Useful for Weight Cutting with PhD (c) Colin Doherty | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:38:39 | |
Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australia. He completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. In today's episode, we are talking about his latest research paper discussing the validity of using hydration testing when assessing the hydration status of combat sport athletes after a weight cut. | |||
| Episode 94: Does Fasting Work in the Real World? | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:29:14 | |
In today's episode Dojo and I break down the science behind fasting. More importantly, we have an in-depth discussion about the pro's and con's of implementing fasting in the real world. We discuss the potential benefits, the potential downsides, how it can affect your relationship with food, whether athletes should do it or not, and how it stacks up compared to traditional dieting. | |||
| Episode 109: The Truth About Seed Oils, Carnivore Diets, & Raw Milk with Dr. Adrian Chavez | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:54:47 | |
Today’s guest is Dr Adrian Chavez, a researcher, educator and consultant in the field of nutrition and health promotion. Dr Chavez holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion with prior training in exercise science and has worked extensively in developing lifestyle based science backed interventions to improve his clients and audiences health and well being. He believes that nutrition is one of the fundamental levers that people can pull to improve health and manage disease. Through his work he has guided over one thousand clients toward better health with a focus on metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health while helping people cut through the noise of misleading diet trends through his podcast The Nutrition Science Podcast. On today’s episode we discuss the real science of; seed oils, carnivore diet, raw milk, inflammatory foods, if Medical Doctors should be giving Nutrition advice, if food dyes are safe and much more. | |||
| Episode 93: Nutrition for Half and Full Marathon | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:29:07 | |
In today's episode Loz and I are discussing nutrition for half and full marathons. We cover what runners should be aiming to eat before their run, why eating before training is important, we explain what carb loading is, we discuss intra-workout fuelling, what to eat after training and we give our opinion on what the best macro split is for runners looking to perform their best. | |||
| Episode 92: The Animal Based Diet Explained Simply | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:32:39 | |
In today's episode Dojo and I explore the Animal Based Diet. Made popular in recent years by social media influencers and touted as an improvement to the Carnivore diet, it has grown traction with athletes and everyday folk worldwide. | |||
| Episode 91: Half Ironman Nutrition | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:23:32 | |
In today's episode, I am joined by Loz aka The XFit Dietitian. Loz is currently preparing for Ironman Taipou and recently completed a Half Ironman as part of preparation. On New Year's Day, I set myself a challenge (mostly because of Loz) to do a Half Ironman. | |||
| Episode 90: How to Cut Weight for Overnight, Same Day, & Overnight Weigh-ins | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
Jack and I break down the different nutrition strategies required for athletes who compete in same day, multiple day and overnight weigh-ins. We break down what the different formats are, how to approach them from a weight cutting standpoint, how much weight is appropriate to cut, and what you should be priortitising in each one. | |||
| Episode 89: How to Cut Weight Safely for a Fight | 27 May 2023 | 00:47:58 | |
In this episode of the podcast, Jordi, Jack, and Dojo break down the science of how to cut weight safely. They also discuss their hands-on experience guiding thousands of athletes at every level of competition to the scales. | |||
| Episode 88: Live Q&A with the TFD Dietitians | 21 May 2023 | 00:18:52 | |
In this episode, Jordi, Jack, and Ryan answer the most popular questions from our weekend Q&A. They cover; why weight loss is so confusing and more complicated than just calories in and calories out, how to make weight for same-day weigh-ins, why fighters feel the need to binge eat after competition, and much more. | |||
| Episode 87: Making Weight at UFC 284, 286, & 287 | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:38:09 | |
In this episode, I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty, and we are recapping the last three UFC events that we have worked on UFC 284 in Perth, UFC 286 in London, and UFC 287 in Miami.
We cover the unique challenges presented in each fight week and break down the strategies we used with Alex Volkanvoski, Leon Edwards, and Israel Adesanya during these weeks. | |||
| Episode 86: Setting the World Record for Running 116 Miles with a Weighted Vest with James Pieratt | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:39:16 | |
In today's episode, I am talking with James Pieratt. He is a Mountain athlete, training coach, and researcher who participates in bear hunting, ultra-endurance running, and combat sports. | |||
| Episode 85: Performance Nutrition for Open Water Swimming | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:23:28 | |
In today's episode, Loz and I are discussing a monster feat that one of our TFD athletes is about to embark on; a 20km open water swim from Cottlesloe beach to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, Australia. | |||
| Episode 84: The Complete Guide to Creatine with Dr. Scott Forbes | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:28:53 | |
n this episode, Jordi talks to world-leading Creatine expert, Dr. Scott Forbes, and they will be answering all of your questions about Creatine. | |||
| Episode 108: The Difference Between Hyrox and Crossfit Nutrition | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:22:33 | |
In this episode, Jordi and Loz are in the studio discussing the key differences between HYROX Nutrition compared to Crossfit Nutrition. | |||
| Episode 83: Your Training Nutrition Guide to Thailand | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:18:37 | |
Jack and Jordi discuss the biggest things you need to know about training in Thailand when it comes to your Nutrition. | |||
| Episode 82: End of Year Q&A with Jordi & Jack: 2022 | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:10:07 | |
In the final episode of 2022, Jordi and Jack are answering your questions about the year that was. They discuss their biggest learnings, the strangest experience of the year, and what they have personally learned, and give insight into what is happening a TFD in the new year. Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian | |||
| Episode 81: The Dietitian's Guide to Surviving Christmas | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:18:19 | |
In this episode, Jack and Dojo are discussing their top tips to navigate the silly season while still hitting your health and fitness goals. They discuss everything from planning your meals, eating out when you can't measure, and the best mindsets to take to the table at Christmas lunch. https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian | |||
| Episode 80: Fuelling Australia's Toughest Ultra: Coast to Kosci with Toby Steele | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:35:43 | |
Today, TFD Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash is joined by one of our TFD Athletes, elite ultra-marathon runner, Toby Steele. | |||
| Episode 79: The Most Common Nutrition Problems in Coast to Kosci 2022 | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:29:44 | |
In this episode, Loz and Jordi break down the most common Nutrition mistakes they noticed at Coast to Kosci 2022. | |||
| Episode 78: Our Top Tips to Make Weight Cutting Mentally Easier | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:27:38 | |
In this episode, Jack and Jordi are talking about the mental side of weight cutting, more specifically, things that you can do to make a weight cut easier. | |||
| Episode 77: Kinstretch: The Best Way to Injury Proof Yourself in BJJ | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka known as Doctor Kickass, to talk about Kinstretch. | |||
| Episode 76: How to Eat Like a Pro Athlete and Stick to Your Budget | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:25:56 | |
In this episode, Dojo and Loz are breaking down their top tips for optimally fuelling your training and recovery whilst still sticking to your budget. https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout | |||
| Episode 75: How Much Protein Do You Really Need? | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:18:26 | |
In today's episode, Jordi and Dojo are talking about all things protein! They are discussing the different recommended ranges of protein, how to adjust these for your specific lifestyle, what factors change your protein requirements, and their top tips for optimizing your protein intake. https://performancehub.thefightdietitian.com/offers/FTdFBbyL/checkout Interested in working with TFD? Find us at http://www.thefightdietitian.com/ Follow them on social media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefightdietitian Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian | |||
| Episode 74: What You Need to Know About Calorie Equations | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:28:53 | |
In today's episode, Loz and Jordi break down the confusing world that is working out your individual calorie requirements. They discuss what a calorie is, how kilojoules fit in the conversation, the different predictive equations, and the one equation that Jordi swears works better than any other. | |||
| Episode 107: How Many Calories Do Athletes Need? | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
Do you know how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body? If you are struggling to answer that then this is for you. In this episode, Jordan Sullivan, Performance Dietitian to Elite Athletes and High Performers, and Director of World Renowned Performance Nutrition Company, TFD (The Fight Dietitian), discusses everything you need to know about figuring out how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body. | |||
| Episode 73: A Recap of UFC 281: Making Weight with Four of the Worlds Best Fighters | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:24:37 | |
In this episode Jack and Jordi discuss Jordi's recent trip to New Jersey, USA for UFC 281 in New York City. Team TFD was looking after Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Brad Riddell, and Carlos Ulberg in preparation for the huge show at Madison Square Garden. | |||
| Episode 72: Why We Decided to Make a Fight Week Cookbook with Chef Mario | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:16:06 | |
In today's episode, Senior Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty is sitting down with Chef Mario Limaduran to talk all things culinary science. Chef Mario has been associated with TFD for many years, originally meeting when Mario was contracted to develop the culinary side of the UFC Performance Institutes Fight Week Nutrition Program. | |||