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TFD Performance Podcast
by Jordan Sullivan
Hosted by team TFD, one of Australia's most successful High-Performance teams of Nutrition and Health Professionals, the TFD Performance Podcast breaks down popular Science into easily digestible and actionable information that will give you the same blueprint that our World Champions, Olympians, CEOs, and thousands of clients worldwide use to optimize their minds and bodies.
Episodes
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Episode 114: How to Lose Weight This New Year and Keep it Off
If you want to lose weight this New Year and actually keep it off, this episode will change how you think about fat loss. In this episode of Performance That Matters, Jordi sits down with Jack (The Combat Dietitian) to break down why most New Year weight loss attempts fail and what actually works...
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Episode 113: Nutrition for Tradesmen | Fasting for Athletes | Nutrition for Office Workers
In this episode of Jordi is joined by Producer Josh to talk nutrition for real world people. The guys start by giving a recap of Jordi's last two Ultra Marathons; Surf Coast 100km and Blackall 50km and then we answer Josh's nutrition questions. We cover; how tradesmen and women can optimise their...
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Episode 112: Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week? | How Many Carbs Can I Have During Fight Week? | Listener Q&A |
On this episode of Performance That Matters I am joined by Lauren Nash to answer questions from our audience. We cover; how many carbohydrates are necessary to deplete muscle glycogen during fight week, how to train your gut for endurance races, having different nutrition strategies for different...
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Episode 111: Fuelling Nedd Brockmann's 1000 Mile World Record Attempt
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…
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Episode 110: How Much Weight Should You Lose During Fight Camp?
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...
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Episode 109: The Truth About Seed Oils, Carnivore Diets, & Raw Milk with Dr. Adrian Chavez
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...
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Episode 108: The Difference Between Hyrox and Crossfit Nutrition
In this episode, Jordi and Loz are in the studio discussing the key differences between HYROX Nutrition compared to Crossfit Nutrition. They cover Jordi's recent HYROX race in Perth, the fuelling strategies he used leading into it, the energetics of a HYROX race, if intra-race fuelling is…
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Episode 107: How Many Calories Do Athletes Need?
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…
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Fuelling Extreme Endurance Athletes
In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse sports dietitian, endurance athlete, and founder of Satiate Nutrition — Hayden James. Hayden’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to movement: she runs ultras, climbs rock faces, skis the backcountry, and lifts weights — all while balancing her work...
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Neuroscience & Performance - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood
Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood In this episode of Performance That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood — an MD trained at the University of Oxford with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo — to unpack the science behind elite human performance.…
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Episode 106: Health & Fitness For High Level CEO's - Lachlan Rowston
🎙️ Performance That Matters Podcast | Episode 9 Guest: Lachlan Rowston — Co-founder and owner of Locker Room Gym, and Co-host of The Mind Muscle Project podcast. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Lachlan Rowston to dive into the journey behind building Locker Room, Australia’s most premium...
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Episode 105: Mark Bouris on Performance, Nutrition & Winning in Business
In this episode of Performance That Matters, host Jordan Sullivan sits down with legendary entrepreneur Mark Bouris to explore the intersection of longevity, performance, and business success. Mark shares the inspiration behind Project 100—his mission to live to 100—and how he optimises his…
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Episode 104: Inside UFC Performance & Nutrition with Charles "The Angry Dietitian" Stull
Charles Stull is the Director of Performance Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute. He has been a huge part of revolutionising modern weight cutting by introducing scientific methods and practices at the highest level. Charles also conducts important research which he makes public through…
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Episode 103: Building Australia's Greatest UFC Fighter with Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines
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…
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Episode 102: How to Optimise Your Hydration for Athletic Performance with Dr. Stavros Kavouras
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...
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Episode 101: Your Complete Guide to Healthy Eating with Tyler Minton
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…
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Episode 100: The Truth About Sodium and Performance with Dr. Alan McCubbin
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...
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Episode 99: Ultra Endurance Nutrition with Dietitian Nicole Miller
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.…
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Episode 98: The Best Way to Fuel Exercise with Dr. Jeff Rothschild
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...
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Episode 97: Taking CKB's Training Schedule to The Next Level with Bill Smart
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...
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Episode 96: The Prevalence of Disordered Eating in Combat Sports with Colin Doherty
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...
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Episode 95: Why Hydration Testing is NOT Useful for Weight Cutting with PhD (c) Colin Doherty
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…
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Episode 94: Does Fasting Work in the Real World?
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,...
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Episode 93: Nutrition for Half and Full Marathon
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…
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Episode 92: The Animal Based Diet Explained Simply
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. We break down what the diet is, the pros and cons of it, how…
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Episode 91: Half Ironman Nutrition
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. In this episode, Loz and I discuss…
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Episode 90: How to Cut Weight for Overnight, Same Day, & Overnight Weigh-ins
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...
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Episode 89: How to Cut Weight Safely for a Fight
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. If you want to eat the same foods our World Champions eat during their...
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Episode 88: Live Q&A with the TFD Dietitians
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...
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Episode 87: Making Weight at UFC 284, 286, & 287
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...
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Episode 86: Setting the World Record for Running 116 Miles with a Weighted Vest with James Pieratt
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. He is the owner of Wild Hunt Conditioning and holds the World Record for the longest Weighted Run at 116…
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Episode 85: Performance Nutrition for Open Water Swimming
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. This is an iconic Australian sporting event but it presents some very unique…
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Episode 84: The Complete Guide to Creatine with Dr. Scott Forbes
n this episode, Jordi talks to world-leading Creatine expert, Dr. Scott Forbes, and they will be answering all of your questions about Creatine. What is the best way to take it? What is the best type? Does it impact weight cutting? Should runners use it? Does it cause hair loss? What are the…
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Episode 83: Your Training Nutrition Guide to Thailand
Jack and Jordi discuss the biggest things you need to know about training in Thailand when it comes to your Nutrition. They cover, hydration, appetite, the heat, supplements, eating out, and the costs of eating healthy in Thailand. Interested in working with TFD? Find us at...
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Episode 82: End of Year Q&A with Jordi & Jack: 2022
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. TFD is launching a…
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Episode 81: The Dietitian's Guide to Surviving Christmas
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. Want to...
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Episode 80: Fuelling Australia's Toughest Ultra: Coast to Kosci with Toby Steele
Today, TFD Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash is joined by one of our TFD Athletes, elite ultra-marathon runner, Toby Steele. Toby has just completed the mammoth Coast to Kosci Ultra Marathon which is a 242km race from the East Coast of Australia to the peak of its highest point, Mount Kosciusko....
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Episode 79: The Most Common Nutrition Problems in Coast to Kosci 2022
In this episode, Loz and Jordi break down the most common Nutrition mistakes they noticed at Coast to Kosci 2022. Jordi was down in the Snowy Mountains with TFD Athlete and Ultra Marathoner, Toby Steele, acting as his main pacer and Dietitian on his 420km long run.
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Episode 78: Our Top Tips to Make Weight Cutting Mentally Easier
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. These tips are useful for athletes, coaches, and practitioners who either cut weight themselves or help others cut weight. They include…
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Episode 77: Kinstretch: The Best Way to Injury Proof Yourself in BJJ
In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka known as Doctor Kickass, to talk about Kinstretch. Kinstretch is a system of mobility that is used by athletes to build sport-specific strength at the end range of motion. This is hugely useful for athletes who want to not only become...
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Episode 76: How to Eat Like a Pro Athlete and Stick to Your Budget
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. This is perfect for athletes at every level of sport as there are so great takeaways you can start using right now to make sure you are getting…
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Episode 75: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
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. Want to...
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Episode 74: What You Need to Know About Calorie Equations
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.
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Episode 73: A Recap of UFC 281: Making Weight with Four of the Worlds Best Fighters
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. The boys discuss what the CKB mansion was...
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Episode 72: Why We Decided to Make a Fight Week Cookbook with Chef Mario
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...
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Episode 71: The Difference Between Lactose Intolerance and Dairy Allergy
In today's episode, Loz and Dojo break down some common confusion about dairy, mainly, the difference between lactose intolerance and dairy allergies. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using…
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Episode 70: Body Dysmorphia in Weight Category Sports
In today's episode Jack and Loz, TFD Performance Dietitians, are discussing the important, but not so-spoken-about topic of body dysmorphia in weight-category sports. Every athlete who has had to make weight for competition understands the societal pressures of having to fit the often…
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Episode 69: The Athletes Guide to Bloodwork
In this episode, Ryan and Loz break down what bloodwork athletes need to regularly check to stay on top of their health, recovery, and performance. This is a guide to the real-world blood tests that the best athletes in the world use and the best part is that these are all accessible through your...
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Episode 68: What the Science Really Says About Seed Oils
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the popularly criticized seed oils, why they are held in such an unfavorable light, the truth behind the claims against them, and what the totality of the evidence really says about them. We finish with a discussion on why social media personalities get a lot…
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Episode 67: How Training in the Heat Can Affect Your Performance
In this episode, Loz and I are talking about heat's impact on our training performance. We discuss why our body sweats, why fluid in the blood is essential, how overheating and dehydration are linked, the stress on the body that comes from overheating, and practical tips to prevent this when...
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Hosted by team TFD, one of Australia's most successful High-Performance teams of Nutrition and Health Professionals, the TFD Performance Podcast breaks down popular Science into easily digestible and actionable information that will give you the same blueprint that our World Champions, Olympians, CEOs, and thousands of clients worldwide use to optimize their minds and bodies.
HOSTED BY
Jordan Sullivan
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