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Have you been told your Free T3 needs to be above 4.0 for you to feel good, lose weight, or have "optimal" thyroid function? It's a common claim in the thyroid world. But where did that number actually come from, and does the research support it? In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage takes a closer look at the idea of an "optimal" Free T3 range and why chasing a specific lab value can prevent us from asking the more important question: What does this number actually mean in the context of your physiology? This isn't an argument against T3 medication. Some people do feel better when T3 is added to their thyroid treatment, and there are situations where T3 may be an appropriate part of thyroid hormone replacement. The problem is assuming that everyone needs to achieve the same Free T3 number to have healthy thyroid physiology. In this episode, you'll learn: Where the commonly promoted Free T3 target of 4.0–4.5 comes from and why the evidence for it is lacking The difference between a laboratory reference range, an "optimal" range, and a treatment target What Free T3 levels actually look like in healthy populations Why a higher Free T3 does not automatically mean better metabolic health What research on T3 therapy actually tells us about symptoms and quality of life Why feeling better on T3 medication doesn't prove that everyone needs a Free T3 above 4.0 Why a Free T3 result alone cannot tell you whether you're a "poor converter" What DIO2 genetic variants actually tell us about T4-to-T3 conversion How calorie intake, energy availability, exercise, inflammation, illness, and metabolic state can influence thyroid hormone conversion Why the timing of your blood draw matters if you take T3 medication The difference between measuring a peak and trough Free T3 level Why chasing a higher Free T3 with increasing doses of T3 medication can create a very different thyroid physiology How TSH, T4, reverse T3, medication, symptoms, nutrition, activity, and metabolic markers help provide context for your Free T3 result A Free T3 of 2.7 isn't automatically bad. A Free T3 of 4.4 isn't automatically optimal. The same laboratory value can be appropriate for one person and inappropriate for another because laboratory values don't exist in isolation. They have to be interpreted. That means looking at your complete thyroid panel, medication use and timing, signs and symptoms, nutrition, physical activity, recovery, inflammation, metabolic health, and the overall physiological state that produced those numbers. The goal shouldn't be to manipulate your Free T3 until it matches someone else's definition of "optimal." The goal is to understand why your thyroid physiology looks the way it does and determine whether that physiology is appropriate for your current state. Because changing a laboratory value isn't the same thing as understanding why that value was there in the first place. Resources Want to better understand what your thyroid laboratory results are actually telling you? Get a free copy of Dr. Eric Balcavage's Thyroid Labs Decoded e-book: https://drericbalcavage.com/thyroid-labs-decoded  Need Help Identifying the Root Cause of Your Symptoms? If you've been struggling with thyroid symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or persistent symptoms despite thyroid medication or supplements, schedule a discovery call at drericbalcavage.com to learn more about Dr. Balcavage's physiology-first approach. Learn More About Dr. Eric Balcavage Dr. Eric Balcavage is the co-author of The Thyroid Debacle, author of Is This The Hill?, and the creator of: • State-Based Medicine™ • The Adaptive Thyroid Model™ • The Strategic Thyroid Solution™ His work focuses on helping patients and practitioners understand thyroid physiology through the lens of metabolic stress, adaptation, and whole-body regulation. Is This The Hill? recently released on Amazon. To learn more, access exclusive bonus content, or to order, visit drericbalcavage.com/hill. Connect with Dr. Eric Balcavage

Follicles not responding? Cycle cancelled? Told it is your low AMH? Book a free Functional Fertility Second Opinion before your next IVF decision → fabfertile.com You have done the injections. You have gone in for monitoring. They may have increased the medication already. And then you hear it again. The follicles are not responding. There are one or two growing. Maybe the cycle gets cancelled. Maybe you make it all the way to retrieval and get one egg. When you ask why, the answer comes back the same way every time. It is your low AMH. It is your age. You are a poor responder. Those are real factors, and I am not going to tell you the AMH does not matter. But if you are about to put your body, your finances, and yourself through another cycle, there is a bigger question worth asking. Is low AMH the whole explanation? Because these are two separate statements: I have diminished ovarian reserve, and low AMH explains everything that happened during that cycle. They are not the same statement. In this episode I walk through what AMH does and does not tell you, what I would want to understand about the 90 days before stimulation started, and what to ask your clinic before you go again. The full thyroid panel, including antibodies rather than TSH alone. Blood sugar and how it moves across a day. hs-CRP and unnecessary inflammation. Vitamin D you may be taking and may not be absorbing. Gut health, food sensitivity, the vaginal microbiome, nutrient status, and an autoimmune issue that gets mentioned as an afterthought when it belongs at the front of the file. CHAPTERS 00:00 The follicles are not responding 01:00 About Sarah and the team 01:20 What AMH does and does not tell you 02:00 Two statements that are not the same 02:20 The 90 days before stimulation started 02:40 hs-CRP and unnecessary inflammation 03:00 Optimal, not normal 03:20 Blood sugar regulation across the day 03:30 The full thyroid panel including antibodies 03:50 Nutrient depletion and secondary infertility 04:10 The vitamin D you may not be absorbing 04:30 An autoimmune issue is not a by the way 05:00 A clean diet that may not be the right diet for you 05:30 Hypervigilance and nervous system load 06:20 One client who did not have enough follicles to qualify 06:40 What I am not claiming 08:00 Annie and Miles. AMH 0.15, FSH 33 08:40 What Your Clinic Missed 09:00 What to ask before another IVF 09:40 Thirty days without medication, and doing this in parallel 11:00 Book a Second Opinion with your partner WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED If you have no idea which of these markers to run, we have a checklist called What Your Clinic Missed. It is a list of markers worth reviewing before a donor egg decision or before another IVF, so you can look at your own results and go from there. Email hello@fabfertile.ca with MISSED in the subject line and we will send it to you. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION Book with your partner and load your labs into the secure portal. Before the call I review your fertility history and bloodwork from both partners, looking for patterns, unanswered questions and gaps. We are not diagnosing. Sometimes the review confirms that moving forward with the next IVF makes sense. Sometimes there are questions worth addressing first. Book your call with your partner at fabfertile.com If you want to know whether the call is right for you first, email hello@fabfertile.ca with FERTILE in the subject line and tell me a little about your situation. ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review. It is how other women find this work.

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Episode 2845 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's 45th high school reunion and what an optimal breakfast is (it doesn't include doughnuts). https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/an-optimal-breakfast-episode-2845 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout An Optimal Breakfast Vinnie recently attended his 45th high school reunion, and had a great time. (3:00) He was really looking forward to catching up with a few people. Several years ago, Vinnie did an episode about a previous class reunion. (6:00) In that episode, he shared a lot of thoughts about classmates. He was concerned for classmates who appeared to have many health concerns at a relatively young age. At this reunion, however, he was pleased to see how many people were in better shape and health. It was also nice because the atmosphere among the guests was more relaxed. They discuss brunch the following day and the chaos that followed. (33:00) Are donuts and beignets really a breakfast food? Vinnie shares his experience while visiting his parents. (48:00) They went to a restaurant where Vinnie ordered something that seems pretty harmless. Vinnie drives a lot for his trips, and they discuss how a good road trip can be good for the soul. (53:00) Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom interview nutritionist Thomas DeLauer, who specializes in cognitive nutrition and performance. Thomas shares his journey from corporate healthcare to nutrition advocacy, emphasizing how nutrition and diet impact brain function and mental clarity. He highlights key foods like dark berries, MCT oil, and eggs for cognitive support, discusses metabolic flexibility, and introduces the concept of "energy flux" for improving metabolism. Thomas also offers practical strategies for sustainable lifestyle changes, including managing willpower and optimizing meal timing for peak mental and physical performance. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health and nutrition with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! Thomas's Resources: Thomas on IG Thomas on YT Thomas's Website Thomas on FB We Think You'll Love: FREE week of Jen Heath Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/473 What You'll Learn: 2:05 What is Cognitive Nutrition? 8:09 Optimizing Energy and Brainpower 11:09 Foods for Mental Clarity 15:06 Fasting and Ketones for Brain Function 21:52 Understanding Metabolism 28:52 Improving Metabolic Health 32:08 Dieting Without Crashing Your Metabolism 35:20 Intuitive Eating and Whole Foods 38:07 The Importance of Protein and Fiber 42:33 Maintaining Willpower Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Sixers added Tommy Balcetis to their front office, a former Nuggets GM. We talk about that addition, James Harden's new contract, the upcoming Boston Celtics playoffs rewatch, what our optimal stat leaders would be for this year, and whether Nick Nurse's seat is hot.Thanks to Lydia Hope Victor for joining Mike to discuss her new zine, Girls Will Shoot Hoops, which highlights the 1979 Philadelphia Fox team. Check her work out here! Sign up for Bark In The Park 2026 here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/barkGet your free NBA League Pass trial for the Celtics rewatch here. Or you can try here!The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft KingsGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky

Join Dave The Artist weekly for The Optimal Move Podcast, where we dissect the players, analyze the current house dynamic, and discuss what they should do to get the win! #BigBrother #BB28 #BigBrother28Join our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-SIXSEVEN/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GSSubscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love creating this content for you, so please comment with what you'd like to hear from us!If you would rather listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

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In this episode, sports dietitian and researcher Taryn Richardson dives into the science behind red light therapy, exploring its potential for recovery, performance, and overall health. She shares practical advice on device selection, optimal usage, and the science-supported benefits for athletes seeking faster recovery and better performance.   00:39 What is red light therapy and its scientific basis 01:25 Historical research and terminology: photobiomodulation 02:22 Claims and benefits of red light therapy 03:19 Applications in physiotherapy, veterinary, and sports 05:17 How red light interacts with the body and mitochondria 07:37 Mitochondria as batteries and the effect of light wavelengths 08:59 Impact on performance, recovery, and sleep 10:34 Best timing for red light therapy: post-exercise recovery 12:31 Using red light therapy for injury and tissue repair 13:37 Types of devices and market options 16:12 Choosing quality devices and verification 18:01 Optimal distance and wavelength considerations 18:47 Personal routine and practical tips 20:39 Additional light exposure strategies 21:40 Athletes adopting red light therapy 22:37 How to access Taryn's masterclass 23:31 Infrared vs red light therapy: differences 24:22 Expected benefits and user experiences

Richard is the co-founder of ⁠1of10⁠, a research platform built by YouTube strategists, and his team has quietly been behind the scenes for some of the biggest channels on the platform—helping creators accumulate over 2 billion views through a repeatable, data-backed system. In this episode, Richard walks through his complete four-phase ideation system—audience identification, outlier research (using five distinct methods), idea remixing, and validation—and backs every step with real examples. We talk about what happens when the wrong audience floods your channel, why creators should double and triple down on formats that work, and how a single title change took one creator's video from 10,000 views to 150,000. He also shares data from 300,000+ YouTube outliers on the ideal title length (hint: shorter than you think) and where the sweet spots are for video duration across different niches. ⁠Save 20% on 1of10 using code JAY20⁠ ⁠Schedule a 1of10 Strategy Call⁠ ⁠Full transcript and show notes⁠ *** TIMESTAMPS (01:12) Where 80-85% of YouTube success comes from (01:50) Phase 1: Audience (03:19) When should you start a fresh channel instead of pivoting? (04:09) The danger of going viral with the wrong audience (05:40) Phase 2: Research (07:37) Format vs. Interest Topic (08:00) Method 1: Inside your own channel (10:52) Tripling and quadrupling down (12:33) Method 2: Inside your niche (13:45) Method 3: Adjacent niches (16:00) Method 4: Outside your niche (17:37) The "Japanese Rule" format (20:56) Method 5: External inspiration (22:07) Phase 3: Remixing (23:00) Escalation, inversion, and interest topic replacement (24:10) Viral vectors: concepts that work across all niches (25:28) Phase 4: Validation (27:00) Optimal video duration by niche (30:45) Why long videos are making a comeback (31:39) Total Addressable Viewership (34:36) Titles: Fear, Curiosity, and Desire as the three core drivers (37:17) Data: Title Length (37:51) Three methods for generating title angles (42:11) Thumbnails: Composition and Elements (45:11) It's never too late: title/thumbnail changes (46:10) Live demo: 1of10 thumbnail generator (48:10) The full 1of10 workflow *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠#282: David Altizer — How to Make Great Thumbnails (For Non-Designers)⁠ *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE ⁠Submit your question here⁠ *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

Join Dave The Artist weekly for The Optimal Move Podcast, where we dissect the players, analyze the current house dynamic, and discuss what they should do to get the win! #BigBrother #BB28 #BigBrother28Join our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-SIXSEVEN/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GSSubscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love creating this content for you, so please comment with what you'd like to hear from us!If you would rather listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

Can eating "healthy" actually make your thyroid symptoms worse? In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage continues his series on rhythms and thyroid physiology by exploring one of the most overlooked aspects of thyroid recovery: the signals your eating patterns send to your body. Many people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's focus on what they eat... cutting gluten, dairy, carbohydrates, or calories... in hopes of improving their thyroid health. But what if the bigger issue isn't food quality... it's whether your body feels consistently nourished? Dr. Eric explains why meal timing, energy availability, carbohydrate intake, and overall fueling patterns can significantly influence thyroid physiology. He also discusses why strategies like intermittent fasting, chronic calorie restriction, low-carb diets, and training in a fasted state may be helpful for some people—but may reinforce a protective, energy-conserving state in others. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body responds to food availability, not just food quality How meal timing and consistent fueling influence thyroid physiology Why intermittent fasting isn't appropriate for everyone The difference between nourishing your body and signaling scarcity How chronic calorie restriction and under-fueling can affect metabolism and thyroid function Why carbohydrates aren't inherently "good" or "bad" - context matters How blood sugar stability is about more than avoiding glucose spikes A practical nutrition hierarchy for supporting thyroid recovery Questions to help you evaluate whether your current eating pattern is building capacity or creating more stress If you've been eating "clean," cutting calories, or following strict nutrition rules but still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, cold intolerance, poor recovery, or stubborn thyroid symptoms, this episode offers a different perspective on what your body may actually need. Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Grab the Thyroid Recovery Blueprint to begin identifying the stressors, signals, and patterns that may be influencing your thyroid physiology. Need Help Identifying the Root Cause of Your Symptoms? If you've been struggling with thyroid symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or persistent symptoms despite thyroid medication or supplements, schedule a discovery call at drericbalcavage.com to learn more about Dr. Balcavage's physiology-first approach. Learn More About Dr. Eric Balcavage Dr. Eric Balcavage is the co-author of The Thyroid Debacle and the creator of: • State-Based Medicine™ • The Adaptive Thyroid Model™ • The Strategic Thyroid Solution™ His work focuses on helping patients and practitioners understand thyroid physiology through the lens of metabolic stress, adaptation, and whole-body regulation. Dr. Balcavage's new book, Is This The Hill?, recently released. To learn more, access exclusive bonus content, or to order, visit drericbalcavage.com/hill. Connect with Dr. Eric Balcavage

In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. They explain that while muscle mass peaks around age 25 and gradually declines, sarcopenia is not inevitable. Lifestyle factors like inactivity and poor nutrition significantly accelerate muscle loss. The hosts highlight resistance training as the most effective intervention, citing a 12-week study where sarcopenia prevalence dropped from 35% to zero. They encourage listeners to start strength training and optimize nutrition, framing sarcopenia as an environment- and activity-related condition rather than an unavoidable consequence of aging. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! We Think You'll Love: Lifting for Longevity Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/472 What You'll Learn: 0:29 Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, increasing risks for falls, diabetes, and other diseases. 1:31 Officially recognized as a disease in 2016, muscle mass peaks around age 25 and declines significantly after age 50. 4:08 Sarcopenia is not inevitable. Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition are major contributors, more so than just aging itself. 6:10 The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining a consistent workout routine while raising young children and feeling exhausted. 7:43 The prevalence of sarcopenia increases significantly with age, rising from 5% in your 60s to over 50% after 80. 9:12 While overall prevalence is similar, women can experience accelerated muscle loss after menopause due to hormonal changes like decreased estrogen. 11:09 Resistance training is the number one evidence-based, non-pharmaceutical treatment for preventing and reversing sarcopenia 12:01 A 12-week study showed a progressive resistance training and nutrition program reduced sarcopenia prevalence from 35% to 0%. 13:29 Strength training reduces muscle breakdown, enhances muscle growth factors, mitigates inflammation, and triggers muscle hypertrophy to build new muscle. 14:22 Improving strength also... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Chair Warsh has communicated very little at his first two press conferences, aiming to increase policy flexibility and free markets to “play the ball, not the referee.” This is a marked change from his predecessors who viewed frequent communication as a form of transparency and helpful guidance. Some of Warsh's desired reforms, however, are subject to FOMC approval and cannot be implemented unilaterally. In this episode, we talk with Narayana Kocherlakota, former President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, about how the Fed approached communication through the GFC, the process for reforming FOMC procedures, and the optimal balance between monetary policy flexibility and guidance. Simply Put: Expert perspectives on the trends influencing fixed income, banking, and the macro landscape, hosted by FHN Financial's Macro Strategist, Will Compernolle. Tune in to better understand what's moving the markets and what to keep an eye on in the weeks and months ahead. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Join Dave The Artist weekly for The Optimal Move Podcast, where we dissect the players, analyze the current house dynamic, and discuss what they should do to get the win! #BigBrother #BB28 #BigBrother28Join our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-SIXSEVEN/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GSSubscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love creating this content for you, so please comment with what you'd like to hear from us!If you would rather listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

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Donna & Steve start the show recapping their National Nights Out, we're getting a celebrity version of The Voice and why the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining Major League Baseball.In hour two, we play the Anya Taylor-Joy edition of the COPCK, the Zach Brown Band were on Family Feud and Barry Manilow canceled a concert minutes before it started.Finally, the most streamed shows of 2026 so far, what debt thresholds people have when it comes to dating and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Genetics in Your World, GSA Early Career Scientist Multimedia Subcommittee co-chair Anindya Ganguly and member Racheal Asaolu interview Colin LaMont of University of Oslo. They discuss LaMont's work which presents a new mathematical method for calculating how strongly selection favors a genetic variant directly from an evolutionary tree, without knowledge of exact population history, finding that ancestral lineages act like strategists anticipating future selection rather than just responding to it in the moment. Read his paper titled, "Optimal control and the dynamics of ancestral lineages," published in the August 2026 issue of GENETICS: https://doi.org/10.1093/genetics/iyag122 Music: Loopster Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#PopGen #PopulationGenetics #NaturalSelection #phylogenetics #evolution #EvolutionaryDynamics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty Edge, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Matt Granados, CEO of Life Pulse Inc. and productivity coach to Fortune 500 leaders, financial advisors, and professional athletes. Matt challenges the cult of high performance — arguing that most people operate at only 40–60% of their true capacity, not because they lack ability, but because they're chasing the wrong target. His framework: truth leads to tension, and tension leads to transformation. The result is what he calls optimal performance — high output at a sustainable pace — and it changes everything about how you lead, plan, and live. Key Quote“No one has ever accidentally become fulfilled. Fulfillment takes intentionality.” — Matt GranadosKey Takeaways•       High performance is overrated. It's high output at an unsustainable pace compared to others. Optimal performance — high output at a sustainable pace compared to your own ability — is the real goal.•       Stop solving symptoms. Address root causes and people, like bones properly set, will heal themselves.•       Operate at 80% capacity — not 100%. That buffer is what lets you surge when needed and recover without burning out.•       Identity, calling, and assignment are not the same thing. Tie your identity to your role and you're one job loss away from a crisis. Know who you are first.•       Plan weekly, act daily. Days are too short, months too long — the week is the right unit of execution. Sound Bites•       “You can't manage time. You can only choose what you do with the time you have.”•       “Nice avoids conflict. Kindness loves someone enough to keep them in order.”•       “Excuses end with the problem. Reasons come with a solution.”•       “When you experience fulfillment in its truest form, nothing else will match it.” Topics Discussed00:02 — Introduction: Life Pulse & the Inefficiency Epidemic08:16 — Symptoms vs. Causes: Why Most Performance Fixes Don't Stick13:47 — Truth, Tension & Transformation: The Framework26:28 — From 40% to 80%: Closing Your Performance Gap36:13 — Identity vs. Assignment: Who You Are vs. What You Do Resources MentionedLearn more about Matt Granados and Life Pulse Inc.:lifepulseinc.comFree resources for Uncertainty Edge listeners:lifepulseinc.com/TUE Stay Connected with The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.•       Join the conversation on LinkedIn — share your thoughts and connect with other forward-thinking leaders.•       Explore more insights on Sam's website.•       Check out Sam's Two Free Substack newsletters: theuncertaintyedge.com and thegoodhumanpractice.com

What is optimal? It's the ultimate question in a club fitting. But, what's optimal is unique to every player, which makes every club fitting require different "optimal" numbers for each golfer. In this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts, 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold discuss what is optimal in a club fitting for golfers, and how it can differ from player to player. Additionally, Drew and Harrison recap the AIG Women's Open, the Rocket Classic, and dive into Michael Thorbjornsen's winning clubs at the Rocket Classic. 0:00 Intro and Topics 1:15 Women's Open Recap 6:21 Rocket Classic Recap 8:29 Other Golf Headlines 16:22 Michael Thorbjornsen's Winning WITB 23:52 Club Fitting Optimization 39:24 Final Notes and Sign-Off The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every Monday on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Join Dave The Artist weekly for The Optimal Move Podcast, where we dissect the players, analyze the current house dynamic, and discuss what they should do to get the win! #BigBrother #BB28 #BigBrother28Join our Patreon for the exclusive TEA: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRealityKingdomUse this Link to cast your VOTE for what show you want us to cover next for our Reality Rewind! Maybe it'll make the list!: https://www.therealitykingdom.com/survey/reality-rewind-season-SIXSEVEN/Join our Discord Here!: https://discord.gg/fsNhjTn9GSSubscribe to The Scripted Kingdom Here!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScriptedKingdomThank you so much for watching! We love creating this content for you, so please comment with what you'd like to hear from us!If you would rather listen, here's a link to the podcast version of our videos:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m9Kzqe...Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/k5unAtBLn7?amp=1Follow Us:https://linktr.ee/TheRealityKingdomSupport the show

➢ Apply for coaching - www.colossusfitness.com➢ Fast food guide- https://www.colossusfitness.com/fast-food-survival-guide➢ Ask a question- https://www.colossusfitness.com/podcastWelcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about why you wouldn't lose weight on a calorie deficit, if training to failure is needed and best workout duration.Josh quote: "Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most."**Kyle quote: “**There are graveyards full of people who wish they could trade spots with you”What has us excited or intrigued:Client shoutout: YongWeekly questions:Question 1- Why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit?Question 2- Do you need to train to failure?Question 3- How long should a workout be?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.Email me/ submit a mailbox Monday question contact@colossusfitness.com➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/

Olympic medalist turned health-tech founder Andrew Steele says the problem isn't you: it's that "normal" and "optimal" are two different things. In this episode, he breaks down how DNA, microbiome, and blood testing expose what's really behind your fatigue, brain fog, and bloating. And why one test, one time, will never tell you the full story. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN -       Why small, consistent daily habits move the needle on longevity more than big lifestyle overhauls -       How the ACTN3 gene explains why "average" training and health advice doesn't work for everyone -       What DNA methylation is, and why taking more B vitamins can backfire if you have an MTHFR variant -       Why "normal" bloodwork isn't the same as optimal health -       How the PhenoAge biological age test measures how fast you're really aging -       Why bloating and brain fog in midlife women are often linked to the estrobolome and gut bacteria -       Why microbiome and blood testing needs to be repeated over time, not done once -       The best way to prepare for accurate blood and microbiome test results -       The three biomarkers Andrew recommends testing first: methylation, gut-brain axis, and ApoB -       Why wearables alone can't give you the full picture of your health -       How Stride is integrating oral microbiome testing and wearable data -       Why data and dashboards alone don't change behavior without human coaching -       What's inside Stride's ST01 liposomal multivitamin and why it's formulated around methylation   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Small Daily Habits, Genetics And The ACTN3 Gene Story 09:35 DNA Methylation, MTHFR And Why More B Vitamins Isn't Always The Fix 13:15 Why "Normal" Bloodwork Isn't Optimal, And The Biological Age Test 20:45 The Gut-Hormone Link In Midlife Women, And Why You Need To Retest 31:00 How To Get Accurate Results, And The 3 Biomarkers Worth Testing 36:45 The Future Of Health Tracking: Wearables, Oral Microbiome And Multiomics 40:30 Stride Membership Availability And Discount Code 43:45 Why Data Alone Won't Change Your Health Without Human Coaching 46:30 Inside Stride's ST01 Supplement, And Final Thoughts On Aging Well VALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsor who make the show possible: • Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership  https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off  -       Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsteele/  ABOUT THE GUEST   Andrew Steele is a former Olympic medalist sprinter turned genomics entrepreneur. He co-founded DNAFit in 2013 and has spent over a decade building consumer genomics, microbiome, and blood-testing products. He is now the founder of Stride, a multi-omic health platform combining DNA, microbiome, and blood testing with in-house practitioner consultations to help people move from "normal" to optimal health. Want to go deeper? Start here:

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4097: Mr. Money Mustache uses the metaphor of surfing a wave to illustrate how debt, financial stability, and investing place people in very different financial positions, even when their lifestyles look the same. By encouraging readers to move from financing consumption to building investments, he shows how intentional money habits can create lasting freedom and reduce financial stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/05/25/which-part-of-the-money-wave-do-you-surf/ Quotes to ponder: "The struggling person has debt. It's an absolutely destructive and useless thing to bring into your life, unless done on an investment basis with a calculator firmly in hand." "By the time you get rich enough to afford such a thing, you will have freed yourself from the desire to buy it. Which makes you end up even richer." "You only live once, and what good is money if you don't spend it on yourself, you can't take it with you!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4097: Mr. Money Mustache uses the metaphor of surfing a wave to illustrate how debt, financial stability, and investing place people in very different financial positions, even when their lifestyles look the same. By encouraging readers to move from financing consumption to building investments, he shows how intentional money habits can create lasting freedom and reduce financial stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/05/25/which-part-of-the-money-wave-do-you-surf/ Quotes to ponder: "The struggling person has debt. It's an absolutely destructive and useless thing to bring into your life, unless done on an investment basis with a calculator firmly in hand." "By the time you get rich enough to afford such a thing, you will have freed yourself from the desire to buy it. Which makes you end up even richer." "You only live once, and what good is money if you don't spend it on yourself, you can't take it with you!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4097: Mr. Money Mustache uses the metaphor of surfing a wave to illustrate how debt, financial stability, and investing place people in very different financial positions, even when their lifestyles look the same. By encouraging readers to move from financing consumption to building investments, he shows how intentional money habits can create lasting freedom and reduce financial stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/05/25/which-part-of-the-money-wave-do-you-surf/ Quotes to ponder: "The struggling person has debt. It's an absolutely destructive and useless thing to bring into your life, unless done on an investment basis with a calculator firmly in hand." "By the time you get rich enough to afford such a thing, you will have freed yourself from the desire to buy it. Which makes you end up even richer." "You only live once, and what good is money if you don't spend it on yourself, you can't take it with you!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we answer questions from our webinar audience about thyroid health. This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

In this empowering episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom tackle the realities of aging head-on with research-backed insights. They debunk common fears around MRI findings like disc bulges and osteoarthritis, explaining—using research-backed evidence—that many are normal age-related changes, not reasons to stop moving. From research-backed benefits of weighted vests for improving strength and posture, to the critical role of strength training for bone density and joint health, the hosts emphasize that movement is medicine. Whether managing osteoporosis, herniated discs, or arthritis, a proactive, guided approach to exercise can help you age with strength, confidence, and independence. Zulu Weighted Vest: Upgrade your everyday movement with the ZULU Weighted Vest — designed to increase calorie burn, naturally engage your core, and improve posture with every step. Perfect for walks, workouts, and daily errands. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout. Lifting for Longevity Discount: Check out our NEW movement longevity course -> Lifting for Longevity! Build your Strength, Mobility, Power, Balance and more regardless of what stage or age you're at! Podcast listeners get a bonus discount with code OPTIMAL20 We Think You'll Love: Lifting for Longevity Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel What You'll Learn: 1:54 The Truth Behind Aging 3:42 The Power of a Provider's Words 6:07 Misconceptions About Aging and Exercise 7:13 Understanding MRI Findings 11:07 Knee Osteoarthritis and Exercise 14:21 Running with Osteoarthritis 15:45 Osteoporosis and Heavy Lifting 18:23 The LIFTMOOR Trial for Osteoporosis 20:58 Herniated Discs and Fear of Movement 25:47 Red Flags for Back Pain 27:11 Four Pillars of Healthy Aging 28:19 Pain Monitoring Rules for Exercise For the full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/470 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Featuring an interview with Prof Dr Sibylle Loibl, including the following topics: Perspectives on overall survival gains achieved over the years for patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) (0:00) Previous treatment and patient outcomes in the DESTINY-Breast09 trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) with or without pertuzumab (5:35) Role of endocrine therapy in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive mBC (8:01) Targeting the PI3K signaling pathway in HER2-positive mBC (11:08) Contraindications for T-DXd; T-DXd-associated gastrointestinal toxicities and interstitial lung disease (13:53) Optimal duration of and therapeutic partner for T-DXd as first-line maintenance therapy for patients with HER2-positive mBC (20:44) Case: A woman in her early 40s with metastatic relapse of HER2-positive breast cancer 2 years after completing neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy (26:54) Role of exercise and weight control in the management of breast cancer; effect of pregnancy on the breast tumor immune environment (40:03) CME information and select publications

Dr. Robin Berzin is a Columbia-trained functional medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, where she's seen 80% of patients improve or resolve their chronic conditions within their first year of care. In this conversation, she explains why "normal" lab ranges aren't optimal, how your gut quietly drives everything from brain fog to acne, and the longevity metrics that actually matter for living your fullest, longest life.In this episode, we discuss:(03:48) Why "Normal" Blood Ranges Aren't Optimal(06:43) What Standard Blood Work Misses When You Still Feel Off(08:13) The Tests To Run When You Feel Bad But Your Labs Look Fine(12:14) What's Actually Happening In Your Body When You're Burnt Out(17:08) Building A Better Relationship With Cortisol(17:57) Why You Shouldn't Eat Carbs First Thing In The Morning(22:26) Which Popular Tests Are Useless And Which Actually Matter (APOB)(24:35) The AMH Fertility Test Myth Every Woman Should Know(30:27) The Symptoms People Misdiagnose That Actually Start In The Gut(33:16) The Key Levers For Better Gut Health(36:54) Why Protein At Your First Meal Changes Everything(40:51) The Longevity Metrics That Matter: VO2 Max And Sleep Consistency(45:35) Why Low Muscle Mass Is One Of The Biggest Hidden Killers(57:00) Why Women Were Excluded From Health Research Until 1993(1:02:19) The Fertility Crisis: Microplastics, Toxins, And Sperm CountsWatch this episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/uQo5Gkowgb4

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Nourish your thyroid and support your health. This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

We're recording in person in Lake Placid, two days before Paula toes the line at her first-ever Ironman. She's feeling good, she's excited, and she's ready. We get into all of it before diving into your questions. It's a full bag this week, from the science of optimal racing temperatures to the very real question of how big the jump from 70.3 to full distance actually is, timed perfectly with Paula about to find out for herself.This week we discussed:Paula's first Ironman Lake Placid preview: how she's feeling, what's got her excited, and what it's actually like to prepare for your first fullHow big is the jump from 70.3 to full Ironman — physically, mentally, and nutritionally — and how much does long-term base carry through?Optimal racing temperatures for endurance performance: does the 40°F–55°F research match real-world experience?Switching from power meter pedals to a crank-based system, what road pedal systems we've tried and why we ride what we rideRenting a tri bike vs. flying with a bike box: which scenarios tip the scales either way, especially internationallyWahoo Kickr Bike Pro deep dive: aerobar options, dialing in fit, and how well the bike fitness transfers to race day What is Elise Lagerstrom's running Eddington number? Richard from the UK asked the question we all wanted answeredHow to buy a TT bike when no local shop carries them, a guide for making a big investment without being able to test ride firstDraft-legal racing tactics for a first-timer heading to Age Group Worlds: the two or three things you actually need to knowThe Wahoo-Coros partnership: has anyone made the switch, and what do we think of Coros watches?Tubeless tire setup for racing: is it worth upgrading your wheelset, and what do you actually do if you flat during an Ironman?Current coaching setups across the TTL crew, is Paula still working with Carmen Small on the bike?Hill repeat steepness: what grade are you actually looking for and does it matter?A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Send us Fan MailIn episode #191 we delve into the science behind antioxidants, supplementation, and their impact on training adaptation with Dr. Carlene Starck. If you're an athlete, coach, or health enthusiast, understanding how to support your body's natural processes can make all the difference in performance and recovery.KEY TOPICSThe role of high-dose vitamin C and E in exercise and whether they blunt or support training adaptationsThe mechanisms of antioxidants, including direct antioxidants versus polyphenols, and their effects on oxidative stressHow NRF2 signaling influences antioxidant pathways and its relevance for supplementation strategiesPractical insights on timing, dosage, and food sources of key nutrients like vitamin C, glutathione, and amino acidsThe potential of compounds like sulforophane from broccoli to enhance performance and recoveryThe importance of individualized approaches to supplementation and training load managementEmerging research and ongoing projects in protein and amino acid metabolismPlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT DR. CARLENE STARCK:Dr Carlene Starck is a protein biochemist and nutrition scientist with a PhD from Massey University and over 30 peer-reviewed publications. Her research spans protein and amino acid metabolism, dietary protein quality, and nutrient requirements across the lifespan, including landmark work on how we model and measure the body's true metabolic demand for essential amino acids. Carlene is the founder of Starck Science, a consultancy connecting mission-led food and nutrition companies with rigorous scientific expertise. She works at the intersection of research and real-world application, translating complex protein science into practical outcomes and tools for athletes, active individuals, health care professionals, and health-focused organisations. Her Precision Protein Framework challenges conventional protein recommendations by recognizing that protein value is determined not just by how much is consumed, but by its amino acid quality, its suitability for the intended outcome, and the broader matrix of nutrients it provides. She has been an invited speaker at international nutrition and sports science symposia, and her work continues to shape how we think about protein quality standards and dietary requirements in both clinical and performance contexts.FREE RESOURCES:Immune Support Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/immune-support-downloadImmune Support Supplement Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/immune-support-supplement-guideFOLLOW DR. CARLENE STARCK:IG: https://instagram.com/dr.carlene.starck (less frequent updates)LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carlene-starckComing soon: YouTube channel to explore  MENTIONED:Antioxidant NR Episode with Dr. David Church: https://nutritional-revolution.com/podcasts/the-protein-playbook-dr-david-church-explains-muscle-health-for-athletes/Rhonda Patrick's FoundMyFitness podcast: https://foundmyfitness.com/Sulforaphane overview and research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Protein Summit: https://proteinresearch.org/Glycine, collagen, and glutathione information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Carlene Starck and podcast overview02:46 - The effects of high-dose vitamin C and E around exercise04:39 - Optimal doses of vitamins C and E for athletes06:40 - Timing supplementation during training cycles09:12 - Dietary sources of vitamin C and typical intake11:04 - The role of glutathione and amino acids in antioxidant response13:15 - Direct versus indirect antioxidants and their impacts15:07 - Supportive antioxidants supporting endogenous pathways16:22 - Using compounds like tart cherry juice and their duration in training cycles18:13 - Fundamental nutrition and supporting nutrients like magnesium and zinc20:29 - Glutathione supplementation and supporting natural production22:50 - Keratin, glycine, and cysteine in supporting antioxidant pathways30:22 - Broccoli compounds, sulforophane, and performance benefits35:23 - Using NRF2 pathway activators for ongoing performance support38:41 - Physiological effects of loading antioxidants pre-competition45:09 - Clarification on her PhD research and personal background46:43 - Upcoming projects and research directionsMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? 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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, welcome back Doctor Courtney Conley to discuss her new book, Walk. Together, they explore why walking is considered the "sixth vital sign" and how gait speed can predict health issues like cognitive decline. Doctor Courtney breaks down the importance of power in walking, how to improve gait speed for greater efficiency, and why the 10,000-steps goal isn't scientifically based. She also shares practical advice on footwear choices and encourages listeners to start simply — by taking their shoes off at home to reconnect with their feet and build a foundation for better gait speed and movement. It's not just foot health, it's about our movement longevity. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! Dr Conley's Resources: "Walk"Book Gait Happens on IG Gait Happens on YT Gait Happens Website We Think You'll Love: Free Week of Jen Health Barefoot Mini Course Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/469 What You'll Learn: 2:17 Doctor Conley discusses writing her book with a physical therapist and how their different perspectives created a well-rounded final product. 8:04 Walking speed is discussed as a key indicator of overall health, predicting issues like cognitive decline years in advance. 11:11 The conversation shifts from strength to power, explaining how power exercise is a one of the most crucial health tips for efficient gait and everyday movements. 12:36 Doctor Conley offers simple ways to assess and improve walking power, such as tracking steps per minute and walking uphill. 17:50 The mechanics of an efficient gait... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biohacking is dead.  LEARN about Sean's coaching here - seanmccormick.com Check out Peluva - Five-Toed Barefoot Shoes HERE Use code "OPTIMAL" for a discount   00:00 Introduction and critique of biohacking culture 02:03 The obsession with extreme medical treatments 04:59 The concept of biohacking and its origins 07:48 The dangers of unregulated supplements and peptides 11:58 The psychological impact of health obsession 14:53 The long-term risks of biohacking interventions 20:08 The profit motive behind health industry practices 24:47 The aesthetic obsession and its consequences 30:12 Natural alternatives and the importance of simplicity 34:59 The future of health: natural living vs. synthetic interventions

Dr. Shilpa Sayana is a board-certified internal medicine physician with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine. Born in Zambia and raised in Botswana by physician parents doing foreign aid work, she trained at Yale, the University of Vermont, and UCLA before an HIV fellowship took her to Haiti, Nigeria, and Russia. In this episode, Dr. Sayana explains why normal lab results and optimal health are not the same thing, how high-performing women are often running on depleted hormones and elevated cortisol without knowing it, and what her own health crisis taught her about treating root causes rather than symptoms. Learn how to read your own numbers, ask better questions at your next appointment, and take your health from normal to optimal. Timestamps:  00:46 Meet Dr. Shilpa Sayana 02:16 Roots in Botswana 04:00 Switching to Functional Care 06:02 Normal vs Optimal Labs 07:19 Patient Experience Pivot 11:39 Meditation and Stress Reset 14:26 Midlife Health Playbook 18:42 Genetics and Longevity Triangle 23:11 Antibiotics and Gut Health 23:58 Sleep Hacks and Hormones 27:02 Daily Routine and Breathwork 30:23 GLP Drugs and Nutrition 32:41 Motherhood 34:32 Scaling Functional Medicine 36:39 Entrepreneur Stress Mentorship Links: Dr. Shilpa's Website: https://drshilpa.com/ Sayana Medical & Wellness Center: https://www.sayanamedical.com/  

You know the feeling. Time bends. The work moves through you rather than from you. Self-consciousness drops away and something quieter, more capable, takes over. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi called it flow. Neuroscientists call it transient hypofrontality. Athletes call it the zone. Whatever name you use, the experience is unmistakable, and the brain state behind it is measurable: elevated alpha and theta waves, a quieting of the prefrontal cortex, and a whole-brain integration that most of us can access only occasionally, and rarely on demand.This Vibe Drop is built to change that.Crystal singing bowls tuned to 432 Hz carry a note progression drawn from the creativity and motivation protocols of precision sound therapy, with intervals selected for their documented effects on the autonomic nervous system, cognitive activation, and the release of nitric oxide and endogenous opiates that accompany deep harmonic resonance. Himalayan singing bowls add warmth and support heart rate variability, creating the physiological calm the body needs to allow focus to deepen rather than strain. Beneath all of it, a continuous 40 Hz gamma isochronic pulse anchors the session neurologically, the same frequency range identified in landmark research at MIT as a driver of neural integration, cognitive resilience, and long-term brain health.This is not background music. It is a precisely composed neuroacoustic environment, designed with the same rigor we bring to everything in the Restorative Audio catalog.Put on headphones. Set an intention. Let the sound take you in.Restorative Audio by Vibes AI. Precision frequency medicine.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

You know the feeling. Time bends. The work moves through you rather than from you. Self-consciousness drops away and something quieter, more capable, takes over. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi called it flow. Neuroscientists call it transient hypofrontality. Athletes call it the zone. Whatever name you use, the experience is unmistakable, and the brain state behind it is measurable: elevated alpha and theta waves, a quieting of the prefrontal cortex, and a whole-brain integration that most of us can access only occasionally, and rarely on demand.This Vibe Drop is built to change that.Crystal singing bowls tuned to 432 Hz carry a note progression drawn from the creativity and motivation protocols of precision sound therapy, with intervals selected for their documented effects on the autonomic nervous system, cognitive activation, and the release of nitric oxide and endogenous opiates that accompany deep harmonic resonance. Himalayan singing bowls add warmth and support heart rate variability, creating the physiological calm the body needs to allow focus to deepen rather than strain. Beneath all of it, a continuous 40 Hz gamma isochronic pulse anchors the session neurologically, the same frequency range identified in landmark research at MIT as a driver of neural integration, cognitive resilience, and long-term brain health.This is not background music. It is a precisely composed neuroacoustic environment, designed with the same rigor we bring to everything in the Restorative Audio catalog.Put on headphones. Set an intention. Let the sound take you in.Restorative Audio by Vibes AI. Precision frequency medicine.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

There's a moment every creator knows: you sit down to work and the air feels thick. The task is right there, but your mind fights, judges, delays, and tightens. We call that “the wall,” and we treat it as what it often is: a nervous system stuck in low-grade threat, where your brain keeps scanning instead of creating. We start with a bigger frame for Chronic Disease Awareness Day and National Wellness Month, linking chronic inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, cognitive erosion, and immune suppression to years of accumulated stress and fragmentation. Then we make the case for coherence: the trainable skill of returning to balance so your attention can drop into deep engagement. Flow state isn't magic or motivation, it's a brain and body that feel safe enough to stop monitoring and start moving. From there, we break down the Flow State sound architecture in detail: 40 Hz gamma for integration and cognitive clarity, layered with 396 Hz, 528 Hz, 741 Hz, and 852 Hz to support liberation, repair, mental sharpness, and expanded perception. We explain why crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, and drums are used, how rhythmic entrainment changes state, and why the C E G triad is chosen as a stable, grounding container for action and expression. You'll also get simple listening protocols for creative prep, high-stakes performance, deep work, breaking through a mid-project stall, and end-of-day reflection. If you want your best work to feel less like force and more like flow, press play with us, then share this with someone who's been stuck. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us when you hit the wall most often and what you're creating next.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

I'm joined today by Dr. Ben Lynch, DNM — one of the most knowledgeable experts I know on methylation pathways, biochemistry, and how prenatal nutrition shapes a child's lifelong health. Dr. Lynch is the author of *[Dirty Genes](https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Genes-Breakthrough-Program-Optimize/dp/0062698141)* and founder of [Seeking Health](https://www.seekinghealth.com/), and over the years he has become one of the physicians I turn to most for insight on these critical early developmental windows. In this episode, we go deep on a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention in conventional obstetrics: the difference between synthetic folic acid and the natural folate forms that developing babies actually need — and what happens when we get it wrong.

In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the critical link between walking speed and overall health in older adults. They discuss research showing that resistance training can significantly improve gait parameters, emphasizing that muscle power is the most important modifiable factor influencing walking speed. The hosts highlight key exercise like calf raises, hip abduction, and squats, stressing the need for progressive overload to stimulate real muscle adaptation and improve gait. They encourage listeners of all ages to prioritize strength training to reduce fall risk, support cognitive health, and improve longevity. Ultimately, the episode underscores health tips on how targeted exercise can improve gait and overall quality of life. Zulu Weighted Vest: Upgrade your everyday movement with the ZULU Weighted Vest — designed to increase calorie burn, naturally engage your core, and improve posture with every step. Perfect for walks, workouts, and daily errands. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! We Think You'll Love: Free Longevity Webinar Jen Health Discount Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/468 What You'll Learn: 2:01 Gait Speed as the Sixth Vital Sign 4:43 Why Walking Speed Matters 6:16 Gait Speed and Longevity 8:50 The Importance of Muscular Power 9:37 Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss 11:05 Key Findings from the Research 12:42 The Importance of Progressive Overload 15:30 Most Effective Exercises for Gait Speed 16:10 How to Progress Exercises Safely 19:20 Applying These Principles to Daily Life 20:14 Starting a Strength Training Routine 21:41 Training to Failure Explained 23:27 The Value of Supervised Training Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Can we zig while others zag this year in season-long drafts? Is Jaylen Warren a good pick? What about RJ Harvey? JJ answers those questions — and more — on this week's mailbag episode. Make sure to check out LateRound.com to pre-order the 2026 Draft Guide. And while you're there, become a member! The new Members Hub is the place for rankings and tiers, data dumps, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.