Podcasts about optimal

Du har trent på det samme programmet en stund, begynner å bli litt lei, og tenker: «Kanskje jeg trenger et nytt program?»Men hva om det å bytte hele tiden faktisk gjør at du bruker lengre tid på å få resultatene du ønsker?I denne episoden snakker vi om treningsprogram, progresjon og hvorfor det kan være mer verdi i å bli værende enn å hele tiden jakte på noe nytt.Vi er også innom noen av de tingene vi ofte bruker som bevis på at en treningsøkt har vært bra, og om de egentlig forteller oss det vi tror. Når bør du faktisk bytte program? Hvor lenge bør du holde deg til det samme? Og hvordan vet du om du fortsatt har mer å hente?En episode for deg som vil bli sterkere, få mer ut av treningen og slutte å forveksle variasjon med progresjon. Hvis du har mål for høsten, så starter jobben i helt vanlige dager som denne. Fremtidige deg kommer til å være takknemlig for at du begynte nå. Og om du trenger noen i ryggen, send oss en melding på instagram. Vi er alltid tilgjengelig på våre private kontoer; @siljehv og @coach_ingelaskoglie for en prat! Har du et spørsmål til podcasten eller om ownHER? Send en melding på Instagram @Livsstilsprat eller @ownher.appTusen takk for at du har lyttet til podcasten vår❤️ Husk å følge oss, samt legge igjen en 5-stjerner! Kom gjerne med ønsker om DU har noe du ønsker en episode om!Reklame- Ikke glem vårt samarbeid med fantastiske MMsports. Du kan handle i deres nettbutikk med koden "siljeingela10pt" og få 10% rabatt på alle varer, også salgsvarer (utenom varer fra Optimal recovery). Vi setter stor pris på alle som vil støtte oss ❤️Husk å svar på avstemningen under episoden, om du lytter i spotify!Klem

Just in time for respiratory virus season, this episode of the podcast breaks down essential vaccine guidance for older adults. From flu, COVID-19, and RSV to an added bonus deep dive into shingles, we cover everything you need to know to protect older adults this season. Our expert guests include: Kenneth Schmader, MD: A geriatrician and vaccine researcher who helped develop the zoster vaccine. Ken serves on the Working Groups for the Herpes Zoster, Influenza, COVID-19, RSV and General Adult Immunization Guidelines for the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Sharon Brangman, MD: a geriatrician extraordinaire whom we've had in the past for her work in Alzheimer's, and whom we've now asked to talk about her work with the AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative. We covered a lot of topics, including: Who needs which vaccine at what age: Clear guidelines for COVID-19, RSV, flu, and shingles vaccines. Optimal seasonal timing: What the optimal timing during the year to receive the schedule their shots? Vaccine selection: How to choose between options, including standard-dose, high-dose, and new mRNA flu vaccines? Does the shingles vaccine really prevent dementia? Listen now and explore the links below for more resources. Eric Resources: AGS Vaccine Initiative Website.  They have a variety of resources including: Get the Basics: Essential Vaccines for Older Adults Learn More: What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults (Age 65+) Ask The Expert: The Flu Vaccine Learn More: What You Need to Know About the Shingles Vaccine Get the Basics: RSV Vaccines for Older Adults (60+) CDC Adult Immunization Schedule The Nature study we discussed on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia

mapsabsandbutt.com use code LAUNCH for 40% off BONUS: If you buy MAPS Abs & Butt - on the next page you get to pick Muscle Mommy 15 or Muscle Mommy for free. Your Choice. INCLUDED: The Butt Building Diet Guide & Women's Supplement Guide & At-Home Version (Dumbbells only) You want round, full glutes and a tight waist. So why is what you're currently doing making neither happen? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin tear apart the most common mistakes women make when trying to build their glutes, starting with the big one: eating 1,200 calories and calling it a fitness plan. Spoiler, your glutes cannot grow on blueprints alone. You need the actual building materials. 0:24 Episode overview: building round glutes 1:15 MAPS Abs and Butt launch offer 1:30 Mind Pump merch store plug 1:49 The core facts about glute growth 2:14 Common avatar: chronic undereating 4:47 Why excess cardio kills glute gains 7:59 Wrong exercises: kickbacks vs. compound lifts 9:22 How to strength train properly: sets and rest 10:39 Quad dominance and programming fixes 18:27 Optimal protein for muscle building 20:31 The build, feed, reveal framework and Q&A 23:56 Best carb and fat sources for building

We are back to our normally scheduled programming as Clef and Tim talk a little disc golf controversy before getting into our battle of board game recent plays. We discuss The Gamer Makers, Ayar: Children of the Sun, Andromeda's Edge, Imperial Steam, Pax Pamir and Primacy. We also ask the question if optimal play ruins our board game plays. Board games start at 19:44. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!

Topics: Social Skills, Community, Breaking Animal News, Dreams, Social Media, Human Nature, Imposter Syndrome, Advice Goats, God's Love BONUS CONTENT: Optimal Elbow Health Quotes: "My health tip for our listeners is to not fall down the stairs. You can hurt your elbows." "Some of our dreams are not good dreams. They're not valid. It's okay." "God's love for you does not vary according to your circumstances." "You don't have to save the world by yourself." "Be merciful to the person in front of you." For this episode of the Oddcast Rewind, we visit some classic moments from 2015 and 2017. Whether these are old favorites or completely new to you, we hope they brought a little laughter, encouragement, and joy to your weekend. . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

In Episode 147 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Joe Sullivan, former 220 lb all-time world record holder and longtime coach who has helped other lifters reach world-record performances of their own. Joe talks about why “optimal” doesn't exist in performance coaching, leaving powerlifting better than he found it, some wild meet stories, and the mentality behind Adapt or Die after years of serious injuries and setbacks. We also discuss the tomfoolery of internet clowns attempting to powerlift for clout.

Vi har tydeligvis kommet til et punkt i livet hvor vi har en ganske lang liste over ting vi mener vi bør slutte med. Noe er viktig. Noe er kanskje litt kontroversielt. Og noe er såpass unødvendig at vi nesten ikke forstår hvorfor det eksisterer i utgangspunktet.I denne episoden tar vi en liten opprydding i både egne vaner, samfunnets merkelige normer og ting vi har begynt å stille spørsmål ved. Vi snakker om ting vi har romantisert altfor lenge, ting vi gjør uten å tenke over hvorfor, og hvorfor noen ting faktisk fortjener å få et «nei, vet du hva».Noen av meningene våre kommer du garantert til å være enig i. Andre… kanskje ikke like mye.Dette er en episode med sterke meninger, små rant, store refleksjoner og et par takes vi allerede vet kommer til å skape litt liv i kommentarfeltet.Så… hva mener DU vi burde slutte med?Hvis du har mål for høsten, så starter jobben i helt vanlige dager som denne. Fremtidige deg kommer til å være takknemlig for at du begynte nå. Og om du trenger noen i ryggen, send oss en melding på instagram. Vi er alltid tilgjengelig på våre private kontoer; @siljehv og @coach_ingelaskoglie for en prat! Har du et spørsmål til podcasten eller om ownHER? Send en melding på Instagram @Livsstilsprat eller @ownher.appTusen takk for at du har lyttet til podcasten vår❤️ Husk å følge oss, samt legge igjen en 5-stjerner! Kom gjerne med ønsker om DU har noe du ønsker en episode om!Reklame- Ikke glem vårt samarbeid med fantastiske MMsports. Du kan handle i deres nettbutikk med koden "siljeingela10pt" og få 10% rabatt på alle varer, også salgsvarer (utenom varer fra Optimal recovery). Vi setter stor pris på alle som vil støtte oss ❤️Husk å svar på avstemningen under episoden, om du lytter i spotify!

Longtime lurker, first-time poster. I want to address a section of a recent essay of mine that has gotten some attention within the AI safety community. The main topic of the essay is what Dawn Song et al. call self-sovereign agents, or AI agents that are independent actors in the world. At the end of the essay, I say that I feel I haven't spoken about this topic over my 2.5 years of writing with sufficient candor, and that I think this critique applies to others in the AI policy community–particularly the parts of it that tend to manifest themselves in Washington, Sacramento, and Albany–in other words, the parts of the AI safety world that are most involved in hands-on AI policy work. I attribute this primarily to a desire to remain “within the Overton Window,” or to not sound “crazy” within the halls of power, and I assert that others in my profession have made this same calculation. I believe–and have believed for three years–that self-sovereign AI as I describe it in my essay would likely happen on our current trajectory. That being said, the essay takes pains to distinguish between “self-sovereign” AI and truly “rogue” [...] --- First published: September 10th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/y9TNHfgDwh6vw7Ert/the-locally-optimal-discursive-posture --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

This week, the boys talk about Aiden's new chef (a yard fan), the upcoming field day, and Atrioc & Ludwig playing Pokemon together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome Heather Andersen, co-founder of New York Pilates. A former ballerina with deep classical training, Heather's expertise is anatomy-first and grounded in rigorous education from some of the most respected voices in technically precise, anatomy-based Pilates.  Heather co-founded New York Pilates in 2013 as the original reformer studio that helped shape New York's modern Pilates culture. Since then, NYP has become one of the most influential forces shaping modern Pilates. Today, she and Aly discuss alignment, the types of training, and what the “Pilates Girlie” actually is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Nick, Mac, and Danny talk about what is optimization in ttrpgs? Is it killing our tables? What does Optimal mean anyway?In this episode, you'll discover:Where optimal play comes from in ttrpgsCan you design for optimization and still have a diverse way to play?Are failure and optimization compatible?Joining us is host Nick Perron in conversation with Shade, Franco, and Rio. Together, they bring their combined 75 years of ttrpg hobby experience to bear to answer your questions and talk about this hobby we love.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ECHOES OF MEMORY SERVERCheck us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support and Subscribe to the Podcast!

LEARN about Sean's coaching here - seanmccormick.com Get stocked up on Natural Stacks products here and watch for Stacks Day! - https://www.naturalstacks.com/OPP15 Check out Peluva - Five-Toed Barefoot Shoes HERE Use code "OPTIMAL" for a discount!   Overview   Sean McCormick and Roy Krebs from Natural Stacks discuss the evolution of brain health and nootropics, focusing on the development of Natural Stacks and the importance of quality in supplements. They explore personal experiences with nootropics, the benefits of perizanthine, and the impact of GLP-1 medications on dopamine levels and personality. The discussion also delves into the role of neurotransmitters in shaping personality and practical applications for improving brain health. In this conversation, Sean McCormick and Roy delve into the intricacies of brain health, focusing on the importance of understanding neurotransmitters and the impact of diet and lifestyle on mental well-being. They discuss the role of nootropics, the dangers of psych medications, and the potential of natural alternatives. The conversation also touches on the future of health supplements, the influence of AI in drug development, and the significance of personal introspection in achieving mental clarity and health.TakeawaysRoy founded Natural Stacks to address his own brain health issues. The nootropic industry has evolved significantly over the years. Personal experimentation with supplements can lead to better brain function. Perizanthine offers a clean energy boost without the side effects of caffeine. Quality control in supplement manufacturing is crucial for consumer safety. GLP-1 medications can dampen dopamine receptors, affecting personality. Understanding neurotransmitters can help individuals optimize their mental health. The Braverman assessment is a valuable tool for understanding neurotransmitter dominance. There is a historical connection between personality theories and neurotransmitter levels. Natural Stacks focuses on transparency and quality in their products. Experiment with nootropics to find what works for you. Understanding neurotransmitters is key to mental health. Dopamine is crucial for motivation and drive. Acetylcholine affects memory and cognitive clarity. Serotonin influences mood and stress management. GABA is important for anxiety and calmness. Diet plays a significant role in neurotransmitter balance. There are many alternatives to pharmaceuticals for mental health. The future of health supplements is promising with AI advancements. Introspection is essential for personal growth and understanding.titlesUnlocking Brain Health: The Power of Nootropics Neurotransmitters: The Key to Mental Well-Being Beyond Psych Meds: Exploring Natural Alternatives Diet and Mental Health: A Critical Connection The Future of Supplements: AI and Personalized Health Motivation and Growth: Finding Your Path Introspection: The First Step to Self-Understanding   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Brain Health and Nootropics   02:50 The Evolution of Natural Stacks and Nootropic Industry   06:07 Personal Experiences with Nootropics   09:06 Understanding Perizanthine and Its Benefits   12:02 Quality Control in Supplement Manufacturing   14:45 The Impact of GLP-1s on Dopamine and Personality   21:44 Neurotransmitters and Their Role in Personality   30:06 Practical Applications of Neurotransmitter Knowledge   36:22 Nootropics and Personal Experimentation   37:25 Understanding Neurotransmitters   40:33 The Role of Neurotransmitters in Mental Health   43:53 The Impact of Psych Meds on Mental Health   46:37 Exploring Alternatives to Pharmaceuticals   49:07 Diet and Its Influence on Mental Health   51:29 The Future of Supplements and Pharmaceuticals   56:36 The Intersection of AI and Health   62:15 Motivation and Personal Growth   71:27 Introspection and Self-Understanding              

Featuring perspectives from Dr William K Oh and Dr Mary-Ellen Taplin, including the following topics: Introduction: Another Perspective on the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer (0:00) Nonmetastatic Disease (10:32) Metastatic Androgen Pathway Modulation-Naïve and Androgen Pathway Modulation-Sensitive Disease (41:50) CME information and select publications

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World) & Clint Powell A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life Presented by: Nutrition World www.nutritionw.com Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio www.noogadentistry.com Production of: Whitfield Media Group www.vitalhealthradio.com Title: Rethinking Bone Health: Osteoporosis, Exercise and Essential Nutrients [0:04:00] Clint's New Book & Ed's eBooks/Publishing Plans Clint introduces his new book: Title: The Room with No Doors: How We Trap Ourselves Defending Our Excuses. Format: Paperback + Kindle, includes some work sections at the back. Focuses on seven common excuses we use to avoid trying solutions, trapping ourselves. Available on Amazon; early sales have pushed it into top rankings in certain Kindle and paperback categories. Another book is already written and queued for release around late October / early November. Ed discusses his own Holistic Navigator eBooks: Topics: staying healthy, getting healthy, sleep, oral hygiene, oxalates, AI for fat loss, the “Core Four” foundational supplements, etc. Currently on theholisticnavigator.com; Ed plans to follow Clint's lead and bring them to Amazon/Kindle. [0:06:37[ Labor Day, Nutrition World Shopify Rollout Ed shares that this Labor Day marks a huge milestone for Nutrition World: Full migration to a Shopify-based system for online business. Compared to the massive move years ago from Brainerd Village to Lee Highway, this is framed as the second biggest event in decades. Acknowledges it's been extremely expensive and complex, but promises major improvements in convenience and efficiency for customers. Announcement: Lisa Bloom (lactation expert from Knoxville) has joined Nutrition World: Deep experience helping mothers through lactation challenges. Notes that without support, ~50% of mothers quit breastfeeding due to difficulty. Lisa will offer consultations at Be Well Labs (near Nutrition World), bookable via NutritionW.com / BeginWithLabs.com. [0:09:50] “Teacher of the Week” & Chronic Pain as a Brain Response Ed introduces a recurring concept: “Teacher of the Week” – highlighting sources of health wisdom. This week's teacher: “Pain Free You” (YouTube channel). Ed has personally counseled with the creator. Core idea: a large portion of chronic pain is generated by the brain as a protective distraction from emotional pain or unresolved inner issues. Featured video: “You Are Not Sick, You Are Scared.” Distinguishes between: Structural pain (like Clint's hip, back, knee issues – “flat tires”) where anatomy is clearly damaged. Chronic, shifting, unexplained pain where the nervous system and fear may be the primary drivers. [0:13:33] Upcoming Events September 16 – Talk at Nutrition World by Katie Poole on optimizing fertility. October 24 – Large-scale Health Fair [0:17:44] Segment with Dr. Curt Dearing: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia & Bone Health Clint re‑introduces the show and brings in Dr. Curt Dearing, clinical pharmacist (~35 years' experience). Curt previews the segment (osteoporosis/osteopenia) and contrasts: Conventional approach: heavy on calcium supplements and prescription drugs (e.g., bisphosphonates like Fosamax). Holistic approach: broader lifestyle interventions – targeted nutrients (vitamin D, vitamin K2, vitamin C, boron, strontium), exercise, and fall prevention. Key critiques of conventional diagnosis: The T‑score system compares bone density to that of a young adult, effectively turning normal age-related bone loss into a “disease.” Similar over‑medicalization compared to blood pressure and cholesterol, which also naturally shift with age. Concerns about bisphosphonates (e.g., Fosamax): Originated from chemicals used to soften irrigation water. Improve bone density numbers on scans but can create denser yet more brittle bones. Side effects: Esophageal ulcerations if not taken properly (must sit upright with full glass of water). Rare but devastating jawbone degeneration (osteonecrosis of the jaw). Long‑term use may increase hip fractures; minimal benefit in men and women > 80. Real fracture risk driver: falls, not just bone density. Most fractures in the elderly occur in people without osteoporosis. Priorities: Muscle mass and strength. Cognitive function to reduce fall risk. Lifestyle foundation for bone health: Exercise is primary: Weight‑bearing and high‑intensity training. Weighted vest especially beneficial for lighter women (they lack constant load on bones). General recommendation: 30–60 minutes, 3–4 times per week, with heart rate around 120 minus age for cardio work (not necessarily with the vest). Diet and acid load: Excess acid‑forming foods (grains, dairy, meat, coffee, sugar) can create acidosis, prompting the body to pull minerals (like calcium) from bone to buffer pH. Malabsorption issues (celiac, GI problems, proton pump inhibitors like Nexium) reduce absorption of calcium, magnesium, etc. Supplement strategy: Calcium: important but typical 1,200 mg/day is likely too high; better range 400–1,000 mg, depending on diet. Excess isolated calcium can increase fracture risk. Vitamin D + Vitamin K2 (MK‑7 form): K2 directs calcium out of arteries and into bones. D and K work synergistically; many combo formulas under‑dose D and K, so often need separate higher‑dose D/K. Optimal vitamin D blood levels: generally 60–70 ng/mL; anything under 40 is likely deficient. Toxicity is rare; usually only with abuse of high‑dose (50,000 IU daily instead of weekly). Other helpful nutrients: Vitamin C, boron, strontium. Strontium should be taken separate from calcium/bone formulas. Vitamin K and blood thinners: Vitamin K is crucial not only for clotting but also for bone and cardiovascular health. Only warfarin (Coumadin) users must tightly regulate vitamin K. Newer anticoagulants (Eliquis, Xarelto) do not require vitamin K restriction. [0:39:03] Segment 3: Labs, Spike Protein, Long COVID & Upcoming “Chicken” Episode Ed shares he is getting blood work at Be Well Labs (BeginWithLabs.com): Specifically testing spike protein levels due to curiosity about long COVID. References a previous guest MD who had repeated COVID infections and very high spike protein levels (~870 vs. normal 30% body fat, exercising less than 3x/week. Caffeine doses tested: 3 mg/kg (roughly 200–210 mg for Ed's weight). 5 mg/kg (~300 mg). 9 mg/kg (~500 mg). Findings: 3–5 mg/kg significantly increased fat oxidation vs. placebo. 9 mg/kg gave no added benefit and led to side effects (nervousness, higher blood pressure). Real‑world translation: About 200–300 mg caffeine pre‑exercise appears ideal for fat‑burning benefits. Examples: Starbucks grande cold brew: ~205 mg. Starbucks grande hot coffee: ~310 mg. Ed plans to use caffeine for life, especially pre‑gym, in this moderate dose range. [0:48:08] Xylitol & Cardiovascular Risk Discussion of new research linking xylitol intake to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE): Study of ~17,000 people, average age ~61, over 6–30 years. Higher intakes of xylitol were associated with increased risk of cardiac events. Mechanism: around 30 g of xylitol can increase platelet aggregation, thickening the blood and potentially increasing clot risk. Practical implications: Chewing gum with xylitol is likely low risk due to small doses. Biggest concern: 16‑oz canned drinks heavily sweetened with xylitol. Nutrition World will scan store beverages and aim to transition away from xylitol‑sweetened drinks toward stevia‑based options. Brief note: some emerging chatter on stevia and possible neurological effects, but Ed notes that appears tied to genetic vulnerabilities, whereas xylitol issues may be more generalized. [0:50:38] Post‑Stomach Bug Recovery: What to Eat Guidance for recovering from stomach bugs (vomiting/diarrhea): Immediate phase: simple, gentle foods like broth. Special protocol (especially for kids): green bananas + rice. Research suggests green bananas plus rice work significantly better than rice alone for recovery. Crucial step: reintroduce protein as soon as symptoms improve. Protein speeds recovery and supports healing. Early on, protein may be easier to drink (e.g., smoothies, shakes) than to eat as solids. [0:56:48] Fauci Advisor Indictment, EMFs/5G/6G & Final Thoughts Ed mentions news that David Morens, MD (former senior advisor to Anthony Fauci at NIAID) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and could face up to 5 years. Framed as part of a broader process of information “coming out” about the COVID era. EMFs, 5G, and coming 6G: Ed reiterates concerns about EMF/5G exposure and its effects on neurochemistry. Notes that 6G is expected around 2030, raising new concerns. Mentions his use of Blue Shield EMF mitigation devices in the bedroom and for family. Clarifies these do not “block” EMFs (only physical shielding like silver fabric can) but are intended to help the body adapt to EMF stress. Amish & vaccine mandates (brief mention): Amish communities in New York reportedly threatened mass exodus over pressure around vaccines, raising questions about medical mandates and rights. Ed closes with a quality‑of‑life perspective: His goal is not necessarily to live more days, but to live higher‑quality days. Recaps that he's lived “80 mph most of the time” and wants to maintain quality through proactive health choices. The post Radio Show / Podcast – September 6, 2026 first appeared on Vital Health Radio.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, doctors of physical therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore evidence-based strategies to reduce chronic pain sensitivity. They describe chronic pain sensitivity as a "volume knob" in the nervous system that can be turned down through five key interventions: aerobic exercise, strength training, improved sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy, and graded exposure to feared movements. Each approach targets pain from physical and psychological angles. The hosts also highlight breathwork as a bonus tool for managing acute pain flares, encouraging listeners to combine these strategies for lasting relief.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 Week of Jen HealthJen's InstagramDom's InstagramYouTube ChannelWhat You'll Learn:1:48 Introduction to Pain Sensitivity3:23 Aerobic Exercise8:34 Exercise Training12:48 Sleep Interventions15:28 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches18:59 Graded Exposure20:42 The Role of BreathworkFor full show notes and resources visit: https://jen.health/podcast/474 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We back Talking Episode 3 of Lanterns, Raven saying That's so Raven wasn't a Black Show, the Optimal streaming model Binge vs. Weekly and so much more!

Today we discuss how I work through feeling like I need to optimize everything to hopefully help you feel more confident in your decision making!!

What if the biggest gains in your patients' outcomes came from four small, free shifts you could start using tomorrow? In this episode, host Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS, talks with Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS, who recently left a long career as an associate professor at Central Michigan University for mobile concierge PT in Florida, where she treats patients with a wide range of neurologic conditions in their own environments. Jamie and Erin preview the "amplify your practice" framework, covering aerobic priming to get the nervous system ready to learn, rhythmic auditory stimulation and music-based cueing, the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning (autonomy, enhanced expectancies, and external focus), overground training. Learn how tapping into a patient's identity can be the difference-maker in adherence. You'll also hear that overground training is NOT simply walking overground. You'll take away specific examples of how to incorporate these evidence-based boosts to enhance recovery in your patient sessions.   Register for the free webinar live on September 10 HERE Join NeuroSpark during our next opening September 14–17 at www.joinneurospark.com

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Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility and Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:  (02:58) Optimal counseling and treatment of patients undergoing therapeutic donor insemination         (04:20) Do we still have a Scientific Mission?       (05:31) Propensity score matching is too good to be true             (06:30) ASRM Position Statement on Rho(d) Immune Globulin Administration in the First Trimester        (08:16) Artificial intelligence in the in vitro fertilization laboratory: a committee opinion;  Clinical Embryology in the United States: Current Landscape and Considerations for Professional Development and Standardization          (10:07) Segmental aneuploidy in human embryos is frequently mosaic with evidence of meiotic origin: insights from trophectoderm and inner cell mass analyses   (21:51) Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy in Donor Egg Recipients Does Not Decrease Number of Embryo Transfers Needed to Achieve Live Birth   (35:40) Reproductive Outcomes in Programmed Ovulatory versus Modified Natural Cycle FET: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohorts  (43:05) The efficacy of frozen-thawed oocytes compared to fresh oocytes: real-world evidence       (50:03) Intergenerational fecundity and infertility: a cohort study     View September 2026 Volume 126 Issue 3 of Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(26)X2008-8 View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/

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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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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire! Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast.  He explains:  ◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently damaging their health ◼ The morning routine that resets your body clock for better sleep at night ◼ The truth about melatonin, and why most people are taking it the wrong way ◼ The simple sleep tests you can do at home before visiting a specialist ◼ Why waking up exhausted after 8 hours could be a warning sign Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf Chapters 00:00:00 Why do you do what you do 00:03:38 What goals bring people to you? 00:07:30 Health anxiety and over-optimising 00:08:33 Sleep disorders are a health crisis 00:10:29 Does sleep apnea disrupt sleep? 00:14:20 Why is sleep apnea so common? 00:15:17 Do I have a sleep issue? 00:18:28 Pros and cons of wearables 00:21:20 What causes a high resting heart rate? 00:21:48 Why is sleep getting worse? 00:22:58 Morning light and light pollution 00:25:16 How much does sound matter? 00:26:51 Best evidence-based sleep supplements 00:29:25 Do you recommend melatonin? 00:34:38 Is there a downside to coffee? 00:36:46 What mattress should I sleep on? 00:37:49 The real issue with screen time 00:47:08 Sleeping when you share a bed 00:48:48 Sleeping in new environments 00:49:34 Optimal temperature for sleep 00:55:34 Ads 00:57:32 Energy management for high performers 01:02:35 Steve's cholesterol results 01:07:06 Why healthy people can have an enlarged heart 01:10:20 Lowering cholesterol with lifestyle and medicine 01:13:55 Low vitamin D 01:16:42 Omega 3 and mercury levels 01:17:32 Exercise and the SAID principle 01:23:17 Use it or lose it with age 01:27:51 Ads 01:28:53 Is grip strength linked to mortality? 01:33:53 How to build muscle power 01:36:26 Does more exercise equal better? 01:40:59 What supplements do you take? 01:42:56 The best way to lose weight 01:50:25 Exercise and weight loss myths 01:52:32 The 54321 method for fat loss 01:54:08 Why am I not progressing? 01:55:50 Can AI create a workout plan? 02:00:06 What motivates people to change? 02:06:26 Are my goals bad? 02:08:43 What is worth doing if you might fail? Quiz Links: PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E41eW4P ASSQ (Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3yDF4PF ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9RKtDoZ STOP-BANG (Obstructive sleep apnea risk screener) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7UxNsxH ISI (Insomnia Severity Index, PDF) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4mgzHRs Follow Dr Andy: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CQDR1q8 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Squ4wN X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1Fw5A7k Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fu8uPd7  LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5ykmlog Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8T6M9KJ Performance Coaching - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8QLLu9w The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Function Health- https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

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

A Nobel Prize-winning discovery from 1931 described a cellular “fermentation switch” tied to cancer. That same switch shows up — in a much milder form — in millions of exhausted, foggy, always-cold people who've never had the right tests run.TLDR: Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Brain fog. Always cold. Muscle heaviness. Crashing after a workout. These aren't personality traits or “just aging”; they're often signs that your mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside every cell, aren't running the way they should. In this episode, I walk through:* What mitochondria actually do (in plain English)* The 6 physical warning signs your body sends when they're struggling* The 5 lab markers that reveal mitochondrial stress — most of which your standard panel isn't interpreting correctly* Why your body's pH and proton gradient might be the most underrated marker you've never heard of* 8 ways to start rebuilding mitochondrial function this week, starting todayWhat Mitochondria Actually Are (In Plain English)This is a very rudimentary explanation…Every one of your roughly 37 trillion cells contains tiny structures called mitochondria. Their job is to take the food you eat and the oxygen you breathe and convert them into a usable form of energy called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).Think of it like currency exchange. Food is your paycheck. But you can't pay your bills with a paycheck directly. You have to convert it into cash first. That's what mitochondria do. Your heart, brain, and liver cells are packed with hundreds to thousands of them, because those organs demand the most energy.So the real question is: what happens when those mitochondria get damaged?The Warburg Connection And What It Actually Tells UsIn 1931, German biochemist Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on cellular respiration. Part of what made him famous was an earlier observation: many cancer cells generate energy primarily through fermentation (a process called aerobic glycolysis) rather than through the oxygen-based process healthy cells typically rely on - even when plenty of oxygen is available. Warburg's Nobel Prize was officially awarded for his discovery of the respiratory enzyme, and part of what he demonstrated along the way was that cancerous cells can live and develop even in the absence of oxygen. This pattern is now known as the Warburg effect.Here's where I want to be careful, because this is the kind of claim that's easy to oversimplify. It's tempting to say “damaged mitochondria cause cancer,” full stop. The real picture is messier and still debated. Researchers have gone back and forth for decades on whether this metabolic shift is a cause of cancer or a consequence of it, and more importantly, later research found that in most cancers, the mitochondria aren't actually broken. Subsequent research has shown that mitochondrial function is not impaired in most cancer cells, even though those cells still preferentially ferment glucose. The “why” behind that switch remains one of the more actively studied questions in cancer metabolism.So what does this mean for you, a person who almost certainly doesn't have cancer but does feel exhausted all the time? It means the fermentation-under-stress pattern Warburg first described is a real, well-documented phenomenon in cell biology, but I'm not going to tell you that your fatigue is “pre-cancer” or that a milder version of the Warburg effect is definitively what's causing your brain fog. What the broader mitochondrial dysfunction research does support is more modest and, frankly, more useful: when mitochondria are chronically stressed by poor diet, chronic stress, poor sleep, toxin exposure, or simply aging, cells generate less usable energy and more oxidative byproducts, and that shows up in the body long before it shows up on a standard lab panel.The Physical Warning Signs Most Doctors MissI hear a version of this sentence constantly: “My doctor ran labs and everything came back normal.” I believe them - the numbers usually do fall within standard reference ranges. But standard panels weren't built to catch mitochondrial strain. The body, on the other hand, tends to tell you well before a lab does. As you read this list, take honest mental inventory:* Brain fog and poor concentration. Your brain uses roughly 20% of your total energy output despite being about 2% of your body weight, so when brain-cell mitochondria underperform, mental clarity is often the first thing to go.* Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Not “I'm tired,” but “I slept eight hours, and I'm still exhausted.” This is one of the most common complaints I hear in practice.* Always feeling cold, or a low body temperature. Body heat is a byproduct of mitochondrial activity, so a consistently low waking temperature (roughly below 97.8°F) can point to a slower metabolic rate.* Muscle weakness or heaviness without a clear cause. Muscle cells are mitochondria-dense and need constant energy for contraction.* Exercise intolerance. You work out, and instead of feeling good afterward, you're wiped out for days without properly recovering.* Sensitivity to light or sound. Sensory processing is energy-expensive, and when cellular energy runs low, the nervous system loses some of its buffering capacity.None of these symptoms are proof of mitochondrial dysfunction on their own; fatigue and brain fog have a long list of possible causes, from thyroid issues to iron deficiency to depression to sleep apnea, and a thorough workup should rule those out first. But if several of these are chronic and unexplained, mitochondrial strain deserves a place on the list.The Lab Markers That Tell the Real StoryThese are markers you can request from a standard blood draw, though a few need to be ordered specifically. I want to flag something important up front: the “optimal” ranges I use in my own practice are tighter than the standard reference range most labs will flag as normal. That's intentional. A value can sit inside the reference range and still not be where I'd want to see it for someone chasing energy and longevity, rather than just ruling out overt disease. That distinction matters, and it's worth discussing with your own physician rather than self-diagnosing off a lab printout.* Fasting insulin. Most labs allow up to 25 µIU/mL as “normal.” I typically look for something closer to 2–5. Insulin creeping up into the high single digits or beyond can be an early sign that cells are struggling to use glucose efficiently.* Fasting glucose. Optimal is generally lower than most people assume, closer to 72–85 mg/dL rather than the upper 90s that many labs will still call normal.* High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP). This measures systemic inflammation. Levels of CRP less than 1 mg/L are generally considered low cardiovascular risk, 1 to 3 mg/L moderate risk, and above 3 mg/L elevated risk. Damaged mitochondria leak more free radicals, and that oxidative debris is one of several things that can trigger this kind of low-grade inflammatory signal.* CO2 (bicarbonate). Part of a standard basic metabolic panel, usually reported somewhere in the low-to-high 20s (mEq/L). When it trends toward the lower end, it can be a signal of mild metabolic acidosis; worth flagging and discussing with your doctor rather than a red-alert finding on its own.* Lactate-to-pyruvate ratio. This is a more advanced, specialist-ordered marker. Normally pyruvate flows into the mitochondria and gets converted into usable energy; when mitochondrial function is impaired, pyruvate backs up and converts to lactate instead. It's worth being precise here about what the actual research supports: a lactate-to-pyruvate ratio above 20 has been shown to distinguish patients with primary mitochondrial disease from those with other conditions in clinical studies, and this marker's best-documented use is in diagnosing rare inherited mitochondrial disorders or evaluating critically ill patients not as a general screening tool for everyday fatigue. If you're curious about your own ratio, this is a conversation to have with a clinician who can interpret it in the context of your full picture, not something to self-order and self-interpret.The Proton Gradient: Why pH Might Be an Underrated MarkerHere's a mental picture that helped this concept click for me: imagine Niagara Falls. Water crashes from a height, and that force turns a turbine that generates electricity at the base. Mitochondria do something similar, except instead of water, they're moving protons (hydrogen ions) across a membrane, building up a pressure gradient. When those protons flow back through a molecular structure called ATP synthase, that “turbine” spins and produces ATP.Now imagine you lower the height of the falls. Less force, less electricity. That's roughly what happens when your body's internal environment shifts toward acidity; the proton gradient shrinks, and energy production slows with it.Blood pH is tightly regulated and normally stays between 7.35 and 7.45, it doesn't swing wildly, and if you ever see it trend outside that narrow range on a lab, that's a signal your body's buffering systems are genuinely taxed, not a subtle wellness finding. Because blood pH is so tightly controlled and hard to use as an early, everyday signal, a more practical (though far less precise) proxy some practitioners use is first-morning urine pH, tested with an inexpensive strip. Consistently low first-morning urine pH is sometimes used as a rough indicator that the body is buffering more acid overnight than ideal; though it's a screening tool at best, not a diagnostic one, and it can be influenced by diet, hydration, and other unrelated factors.A quick, honest aside on “structured water.” You may hear claims - including sometimes in wellness spaces I respect - that water inside your cells exists in a special “fourth phase” or “exclusion zone” structure that's central to mitochondrial function, an idea popularized by bioengineer Gerald Pollack. I want to be straight with you about where this stands scientifically: it's a genuinely contested hypothesis, not a fact. Independent researchers have proposed alternative physical explanations for the phenomena Pollack describes, and some of his specific claims - like light-driven charge separation in water - are considered difficult to reconcile with basic physical chemistry. The underlying biology of cellular hydration and mitochondrial function is real and important; the specific “structured water” framework is an interesting but unproven idea layered on top of it, and I don't want to present it to you as settled science.8 Ways to Rebuild Mitochondrial Function (Mitochondrial Biogenesis)The good news is that mitochondria aren't fixed in number or function. Your body can build new ones; a process researchers call mitochondrial biogenesis. Here are eight inputs that support it, roughly in the order I'd actually prioritize them with a patient. Notice that supplements are last, not first.* Morning sunlight. Getting outside within about 30 minutes of waking supports circadian alignment, which in turn supports metabolic function.* Zone 2 cardio. This is exercise intensity where you can still hold a conversation roughly 3–4 sessions per week, 30–45 minutes. It's popularly described as uniquely effective for mitochondrial biogenesis through a signaling pathway called PGC-1α. I want to add a fair caveat here: while Zone 2 has been widely positioned in popular media as the optimal intensity for improving mitochondrial and fatty-acid oxidative capacity, a 2025 narrative review found the evidence for that specific claim is more mixed than commonly portrayed, and some research suggests higher-intensity training activates these same pathways just as strongly, if not more so. Zone 2 is still a well-supported, low-risk, sustainable way to build an aerobic base; I just don't want to oversell it as the only path to mitochondrial adaptation.* Cold exposure. This is a stressor, so I don't recommend starting here if you haven't built a foundation first. In animal studies, chronic cold exposure increases expression of mitochondrial proteins and the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis, PGC-1α, in brown adipose tissue - human data on the same mechanism is still developing. However, functional brown fat has been confirmed to exist and activate with cold exposure in adult humans. If you're adapted to it, starting with 30–60 seconds at the end of a shower is a reasonable entry point.* Circadian alignment. Consistent sleep/wake timing supports the same systems that morning light and cold exposure influence.* Structured hydration. Beyond simply drinking more water, this includes grounding and infrared light exposure - inputs that (independent of the more speculative “structured water” claims above) are reasonably tied to circadian and metabolic health.* Metabolic flexibility. This is your body's ability to switch between burning glucose and burning fat for fuel. Time-restricted eating is one of the more accessible tools for improving this, but it's a second-phase intervention, not a starting point, especially if your body isn't metabolically ready for it yet.* Red and near-infrared light therapy. Red to near-infrared light is absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, an enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, and this interaction is associated with increased ATP synthesis by mitochondria. Most of the research uses roughly 10–20 minutes of targeted exposure, often over the head and torso.* Mitochondrial cofactors. This is where most people want to start and where I'd ask you to start last. CoQ10, magnesium, and B vitamins (especially B1, B2, B3) function as electron carriers within the Krebs cycle, and alpha-lipoic acid is a mitochondria-specific antioxidant. On top of these, I use Nion to support the body's pH and hydration balance, and Protandim NrF2 to help address the oxidative load that builds up when mitochondria are already under stress, but these work best layered on top of the lifestyle inputs above, not as a substitute for them.Quick Reference: What the Markers MeanThese "optimal" figures reflect the ranges I personally use with patients pursuing proactive metabolic health, not universal diagnostic cutoffs. Always interpret your own labs with a clinician who has your full history.This Week's ProtocolThree simple steps, none of which should cost much or take more than a few minutes a day:* Tomorrow morning: get outside within 30 minutes of waking for a few minutes of natural light.* Pick up pH test strips (inexpensive, available almost anywhere) and test your first-morning urine for three consecutive days. Write the numbers down.* Pull your last basic metabolic panel and find your CO2/bicarbonate value. If you don't have a recent one, get one drawn.Where to Go From HereIf you recognized yourself in several of the symptoms above, the first move isn't panic - it's data. We walk through exactly this kind of cellular assessment with patients every week inside the Thrive 120 framework. If you want a professional to look at your labs and symptom picture and tell you the top three things to address first: Disclaimer: this article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or supplement regimen, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, on blood thinners, or managing a chronic condition — including cancer. Some links below are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and none of these products are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)References* Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1931 — Otto Warburg, biographical: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1931/warburg/biographical/* Warburg effect(s) — a biographical sketch of Otto Warburg and his impacts on tumor metabolism — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4784299/* Warburg Effect — a Consequence or the Cause of Carcinogenesis? — J Cancer: https://www.jcancer.org/v07p0817.htm* Genome-Scale Metabolic Modeling: mitochondrial function is not impaired in most cancer cells — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3053319/* C-Reactive Protein and cardiovascular risk categories — Circulation (AHA): https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000093381.57779.67* Clinical usefulness of hs-CRP across Framingham risk scores — Circulation (AHA): https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000125690.80303.a8* Diagnostic values of lactate-to-pyruvate ratio in mitochondrial disease — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9334250/* Lactate and lactate:pyruvate ratio in pediatric acute liver failure — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5328928/* Mitochondrial dysfunction and ischemia in critical illness (lactate:pyruvate ratio) — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470667/* Much Ado About Zone 2: A Narrative Review — PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40560504/* Chronic cold exposure induces mitochondrial biogenesis in brown adipose tissue — iScience: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00402-8* Effect of habitual cold exposure on brown adipose tissue activity — systematic review: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22423982.2025.2545059* Photobiomodulation of cytochrome c oxidase by chronic transcranial laser — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8971717/* Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Narrative Review — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6041198/* Exclusion Zone Phenomena in Water — A Critical Review of Experimental Findings and Theories: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1909.06822Links mentioned:* Metabolic Blueprint Session: https://calendly.com/tripleplaydoc/complimentary-consult * Nion: https://www.nionhealth.com/tripleplaydoc* Protandim NrF2: https://tripleplaydoc.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/protandim-nrf2 This is a public episode. 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Drs Kaniksha Desai and Michael Yeh discuss practical aspects of postoperative thyroid surgery care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15483_0 Kaniksha Desai, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California Michael Yeh, MD, Professor; Chief, Department of Endocrine Surgery, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GMB865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until August 2, 2027.Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Uncovered: Navigating Accurate Diagnosis and Optimal Treatment in the Age of Resistance In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GMB865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until August 2, 2027.Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Uncovered: Navigating Accurate Diagnosis and Optimal Treatment in the Age of Resistance In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GMB865. CME/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until August 2, 2027.Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Uncovered: Navigating Accurate Diagnosis and Optimal Treatment in the Age of Resistance In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

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.

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

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Bank robberies in the United States have plunged to historic lows, yet the patterns of when and where they occur still reveal surprisingly suboptimal choices by perpetrators. Drawing on the latest FBI Bank Crime Statistics and regional breakdowns, this episode revisits classic insights about morning versus afternoon yields alongside current numbers showing a sharp national decline concentrated in certain areas. Listen for a clear-eyed look at risk, reward, human habits, and how the crime itself has changed.

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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

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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.

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.

➢ 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/

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.