Episode 312: Optimizing Stress and Performance for Firefighters and Tactical Athletes with Dr. Drew Gonzalez

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Drew Gonzalez to explore strategies for optimizing performance and managing stress in high-demand professions like firefighting, military, and executive leadership. Dr. Gonzalez shares his latest research on how supplements like astaxanthin and creatine can benefit firefighters, the effects of time-restricted feeding, and how heat stress and VR training can be leveraged for better stress adaptation.We also explore his ongoing work at Texas A&M, where he leads cutting-edge research and collaborations to improve first-responder health and fitness.Sponsors:Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%LMNT electrolyte drink mix: miketnelsonlmnt.comPhysiologic Flexibility Certification Course coming soon: https://miketnelsons.samcart.com/products/physflex/Triphasic 2 book now available!Go to https://triphasic2.com/Episode Chapters:05:33 Dr. Gonzalez's Research Journey08:25 Challenges Faced by Tactical Personnel14:08 Time-Restricted Feeding Study23:19 Heat Stress and Temperature Changes28:08 Exploring the Need for Specialized Training29:30 The Role of VR in Tactical Training30:59 Assessing Physical and Mental Performance33:46 Astaxanthin and Firefighter Health38:41 Future Research and Supplementation44:31 Closing Remarks and Future Guests Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 223: Embracing challenges and pushing boundaries with bestselling author Michael Easter Episode 228: Unlocking the Power of Astaxanthin: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen HechtConnect with Dr Gonzalez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewwgonzalez/Get In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpgEmail: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/ Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter