Gut Check Radio

Sometimes it feels impossible to trust all the marketing you see in a grocery store. Companies are even going to the great length of adding probiotics to soda and calling them “gut healthy.” Is that actually a thing? Or is it a bunch of marketing? In today’s episode, Joe & Nick discuss what health & fitness statements are worth double-clicking, and which should you close your browser on. T...

First solosode of GCR! Dr. Nick has a keen clinical and personal interest in thyroid health, and in this episode, we deep dive into specific nutrients and their roles in thyroid function. All with the goal of providing you with evidence-informed information you can trust.  Link to my Google Doc Chart with cited studies ⬇️: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQd4qM4WIUBwLB0WkEgDgZvnbqdmVd2-Gc...

Debunking common breathing myths. Thanks to Dr. Victor Elmur DC for stopping by Gut Check Radio! We explored what’s been taught in the breathing space, practical breath tips you can use today, and a little bit of fun banter on the side. Timestamps Why Victor came out of the womb questioning everything (4:42) Are deep breaths the best way to relax? (11:16) Wim Hof (35:20) Belly breathing (46:53) Th...

Working on your health or fitness goals is hard enough on your own, which is where having a knowledgeable coach/practitioner comes in. The right one can help provide you with clarity, and cost-effective care, and can empower you along your journey. Find the wrong one, and you’ll be throwing your money at random protocols, impractical diets, and destructive advice. Tune in as Joe & Nick discuss...

Men's health > how high your testosterone is. In honor of men's health month, Joe & Nick discuss the aspects of men's health that are often neglected, including why men don’t seek out support for their health, why males struggle to be “vulnerable,” and how males would be better served to adopt learning as well as leading approach. Timestamps Masculine & feminine energy (2:14) Why are me...

Ever wanted perspectives on Keto, CrossFit, meditation, and fasting from health & fitness professionals? Well, today’s the episode for you. Joe and Nick play a fun little game of bullish (love) or bearish (don’t love) on the most trendy topics in the health and fitness space. Timestamps Paleo (3:55) Keto (6:21) Whole30 (9:26) Gluten & Dairy Free (11:52) Vegan (13:07) Carnivore (16:07) Low...

A world without coffee sounds like a pretty tired world. But, there is no such thing as a “free lunch” with coffee, particularly caffeine consumption. In this episode, we discuss ways you can get the athletic and cognitive performance enhancement effects of coffee, without becoming overly reliant upon it. Timestamps Evidence between COFFEE consumption and overall health  (3:10) The study we d...

Value is everything. What you value dictates how you structure your life. Whenever people say “being healthy is expensive,” they’re often neglecting the value of being healthy. The healthier you are, the more value you can likely create in the world. The more value you create, the more you make others feel valued. Tune in as Dr. Nick and Joe discuss how they create their value hierarchy for their...

Carbs are good. Oh no wait, they’re bad. Okay just kidding now they’re good again. But someone who did keto told me they’re terrible for my health? In today’s episode, Joe and I take a fairly extensive tour down the carbs rabbit hole. How many should you be consuming for health? What about if performance is your main goal? What are our favorite carb sources? Timestamps: Handling health conversatio...

It can be incredibly easy to fall victim to decision fatigue when trying to design a nutrition plan for yourself. What foods should you include? Should it be high or lower carb? Can you still eat out on your nutrition plan? Tune in as Nick & Joe discuss their experiences in helping people achieve clarity in their nutrition. If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments...

Dr. Nick walks through Joe's blood test results inferring about my health at the time and what the results could mean for future action! If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of! THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your support Find, engage, and tag us on Instagram: @dr.nickbelden @joemikepaul&nbs...

Intentionally add stress? Sounds like a big 'nope' today. Take a listen for what micro-dosing stress into your life can do for helping you overcome real-time systemic stress. aka voluntary vs. involuntary stress If you enjoy the show, we'd love your 5-star review with any comments on what you like about the show and what you want to hear more of! THANK YOU - we are incredibly grateful for your sup...

What are your health report cards? The human body does A LOT of work behind the scenes, tune in to this episode for a backstage pass on analyzing your body's messages. Continue the conversation with us by sharing or connecting on Instagram: @dr.nickbelden @joemikepaul

Dr. Nick Belden and Coach Joe Mike Paul explore dieting trends, finding what works for you, and eating with purpose. Continue the conversation with us by sharing or connecting on Instagram: @dr.nickbelden @joemikepaul