Stefanie Valakas is an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist and is known as The Dietologist. 

Stefanie focuses on the health and nutrition of women and couples before they conceive to optimise fertility and the chance of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!

Together we discuss eating disorders and the impact/ dangers they have on the menstrual cycle, body image and fertility, leaving listeners with useful protocols to regain their period and restore their health.

The Dietologist is based in Sydney but services Australia and the globe through online consultations. 

On this episode I chat with Accredited Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Aidan Muir.

Aidan's main focus is on body composition manipulation, working with both general population clients and elite level strength athletes.

Tune in to learn a step by step process to building lean muscle and burning body fat, simultaneously.

Aidan runs a dietitian service through Ideal Nutrition and sees clients either online or in-person if they are Brisbane based.

In this episode I am joined by Chiropractor, Dr Jeremy Scott. Jeremy grew up with a heavy passion for sports and academics even earning himself a scholarship to play Division 1AA football in college. After sustaining a neck injury, he wound up in the chiropractor's office and this immediately impacted his career path. In my opinion Dr Jeremy does an incredible job at bridging the two worlds of healthcare and movement together.

Together Jeremy and I discuss the importance of breathing mechanics and the role it plays in performance, injury prevention and recovery. Common misconceptions and mismanagement of the IT band "tightness", lower back pain, hip impingement and tennis elbow. We also discuss the importance of managing a client's expectations, effective communication and developing trust.

In this my co-host, Jordy Kilgour and myself speak to Gawain Johnstone. Gawain is the first Australia-born male to squat 400 kilograms in a powerlifting competition and the first Aussie born to conquer 1000kg. His curiosity for weightlifting started at 11 years old, at school when the PE teacher encouraged him to train with the Australian Commonwealth and Olympic teams.

We discuss Gawain's journey into powerlifting, discipline and training velocities. We discuss his off-season training in comparison to his training leading up to a meet and how he manages his intensity, the metrics he finds most useful to track and how he optimises his recovery.

Gawain is such a humble, kind-hearted giant and definitely one to follow if you need to be inspired!

Happy Listening!

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom, Dr. Jordan Shallow lectures me on the differences between male and females and gives a science-based approach to hormones, structure and morphology. We finish by discussing how to apply this knowledge to your own training programs so you can start to get the most out of your time in the gym. Jordan is a graduate of the 135th class of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, but his passion for human movement go far beyond the classroom. With a critical mind and a decade of training/strength and conditioning under his belt he brings an experience level far beyond his years. Follow Jordan on IG @The_Muscle_Doc and @pre-script and you can tune in to his podcast @rxdradio.

On this week's episode I sit down with the "King" of nutrition, Jason Phillips. Creator of NCI, a course that focus on applied nutrition so you can take that knowledge and implement it into your own health or have a greater impact on the clients you work with.

We speak about all things nutrition when it comes to eating disorders, managing expectations, high fat vs high carb, weight cutting and adrenal fatigue.

Jason's passion for the health industry and the effort he puts into everything he does will blow your mind.

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In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom, I am joined by my guest host @jordykilgourpt as we sit down with the great Paul ONeid. Paul is an incredible athlete in the sport of powerlifting, he has his Master's degree in Exercise Science and Master's degree in Sports Management, he is the operator of Master Athletic Performance and Co-creator of MetriLife and works a rehabilitation specialist for an insurance company. Together we discuss the importance of mindset and using metrics to create sustainable habits and consistency with your mind and body, how to master adherence and the importance of choosing your words wisely. You can find Paul on Instagram @pauloneid I also highly suggest you download the app Metrilfe (Select "Darian Bates" as your ambassador and I will personal work with you to review and optimise your metrics) ; IG: @metrilife_ or Download MetriLife on Apple App Store Click HERE to Download MetriLife on Google Play Store Click HERE. To work with Paul please visit him at www.masterathletic.com

In this week's episode I am joined by Kaylalee. Kayla works as physiotherapist, educator and online coach. Together we debunk the common myths around females bulking in the gym, the benefits of weight training for women, training volume and exercise selection, how to train around your cycle, common injuries and fears surrounding returning to training. Give Kayla a follow on Instagram @kaylaleepysio or reach her at www.kaylaleephysio.com.

Welcome to The Unconventional Wisdom Podcast. Start achieving real success with your health and wellness – NOW! After her own personal battles with the fitness industry, your host Darian Bates is now committed to helping others learn what it means to deviate from the conventional wisdom offered by mass media prescriptions and become empowered with the knowledge and practical tools to live beyond mediocrity. Listen as Darian and her steady stream of industry-leading guest experts talk about everyday topics, demystify popular fitness protocols, debunk nutrition myths, and provide serious, factual, and life-changing advice without the hype. Tune in to transform your life! If you have anything you would like to hear on this podcast, DM me on Instagram @coachdarianbates or head over to www.dazzspt.com