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 as a certified diabetes educator and a private practice dietitian working with endurance athletes.

We dive deep into performance nutrition for endurance and mountain athletes, including:

Why a high-carb diet is crucial (even if you're a "fat-adapted" fan)

The truth about collagen and its role in injury recovery

Why Hayden really doesn’t like greens powders (spoiler: heavy metals)

The dangers and hype around CGMs (continuous glucose monitors)

How to plan race-day fuelling, hydration, and even snacks that won’t freeze on a ski tour

DIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$

Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needs

And why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutrition

Hayden also shares personal stories from the trails, training insights for the gruelling Speedgoat 50K, and how she’s balancing climbing goals with ultra-prep.

If you're an endurance athlete looking to dial in your nutrition or just want to hear from someone who lives this stuff, this one’s for you.

📌 Learn more about Hayden at
🔗 https://satiatenutrition.com
📸 Instagram: @satiatenutrition

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🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition
03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes
06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality
10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety
16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"
20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths
26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?
31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance
36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training
41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance
45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training
49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold
54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake
1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation
1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips
1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget
1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals
1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info

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. Dr. Tommy Wood shares his insights from helping Formula 1 drivers maintain focus and performance while driving at 200 miles per hour - touching on brain health, recovery, and why chasing perfection might be killing your progress.

We explore the fine balance between performance and longevity, practical takeaways for everyday athletes, and what the latest research actually says about overtraining, sleep, and nutrition. 

🧠 About Dr. Tommy Wood:
Dr. Wood is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, with a background in medicine and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He works with high-performing individuals helping them push the limits while protecting long-term health.

Learn more: https://www.drtommywood.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/

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00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?
05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports
08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance
14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue
19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance
26:10 - The myth of perfect training
32:45 - Sleep and overtraining
38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds
44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters
49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance
55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset
01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes
01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy

🎙️ 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 group training facility. Lachlan shares what separates Locker Room from the rest — from the philosophy behind elite client experience to the high-performance habits that drive results both in and out of the gym.

They chat about leadership, personal discipline, and the systems Lachlan has built to deliver world-class training to high-level professionals. If you're into fitness, business, or just levelling up in life — this one delivers.

👇 FOLLOW LACHLAN ROWSTON
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachyrowston/
🌐 Website: https://lockeroomgym.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-rowston-5b30b816a

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Who is Lachlan Rowston?
03:15 - The concept behind Locker Room Gym
07:40 - Creating a high-performance training experience
11:10 - Lessons from growing Creature Fitness
15:20 - Mistakes and challenges in the fitness industry
19:45 - How Locker Room stands out from regular gyms
24:30 - Lachlan’s personal training routine and mindset
28:55 - The power of discipline and structure
32:10 - Advice for coaches and gym owners
36:45 - Building systems that scale
41:00 - Balancing ambition with recovery
45:25 - What high performers do differently
50:10 - Rapid-fire questions
52:50 - Where to find Lachlan Rowston
54:00 - Outro

#LachlanRowston #LockerRoomGym #PerformanceThatMatters #TheFightDietitian #FitnessBusiness #MindMuscleProject #GymOwner #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

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 health, mindset, and daily habits to achieve it. They dive into Mark’s journey from building and selling Wizard Home Loans to his lessons on discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. There's something in this episode for everyone, athletes to business owners or anyone striving for peak performance. This episode delivers powerful insights on success, health, and longevity that you can take away and put into practice for your own journey.

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Check out what Mark is up to:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/?hl=en
Podcasts & Projects: https://linktr.ee/mark_bouris?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOK25cqZcEWO_HSbbiUbc8s1d7-NLCPkDxZu2EYETRnaLTUhHWVnKWAAo_aem_Qphpj0WpSvlLWOHzh41rjg

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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 the UFC PI journals and is a Muay Thai fighter himself.

In this episode we discuss the latest research from the UFC PI, whether cutting weight is advantageous or not, if it is as dangerous as what people say and what the most up to date methods for making weight safely are.

Check out Charles Stull:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-stull-ms-rdn-9b219911a

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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. 

Check out Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisjaffrey/ & https://www.instagram.com/mbaines/
Check out South Coast Health Hub at https://healthhubsc.com.au/

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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. 

Check out Dr. Kavouras on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Read his research here https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ilz8hFIAAAAJ&hl=en
Connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavros-kavouras-52032096

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

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. 

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.

In this episode, Alan and I discuss hydration and at what point dehydration affects performance, the interplay between sodium and water balance in the body, and finally we discuss how much sodium you really need to have in order to optimise your hydration. 

Check out Alan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Listen to his podcast Fuelling Endurance at https://thelongmunch.podbean.com/
You can read his research papers at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alan-Mccubbin

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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. 

Check out Nicole on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/total.balance.nutrition/?hl=en
You can check out her website at https://www.totalbalancenutrition.com.au/

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