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The Skill Nutrition Coaches Are Missing
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Huge thanks to everyone who got in on the Flexible Meathead Cardio, wahooo!! Super stoked for all of you! Today, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon reveals the counseling techniques that most nutrition coaches have never learned — and why mastering them matters more than any protocol. She explains why over-optimized clients are often the most fragile, how AI is eroding the critical thinking skills coaches rely on, and what it really takes to translate complex science into simple, effective actions. Listen to the full episode here » Episode Timestamps: 02:02 The Dangers of AI for Health Research If you prefer to watch the podcast, check it out below: Watch the episode on YouTube » Much love, Dr. Mike |
Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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