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Diagnosed with Spondylosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom provide the truth on the spondylosis diagnosis. Hint: it actually describes the natural aging process of the spine. Interestingly, they share a substantial amount of research suggesting the presence of spondylosis-like MRI presentations in individuals with no symptoms. Then, they dive into the importance of loading and what it means to load the spine with variety when it comes to spondylosis. Therefore, they turn to treat spondylosis as a hypersensitive condition, describing the contributing factors to pain. Finally, they provide insight into the 4 stages of addressing your symptoms! Hydration with the right combination of electrolytes is game-changing for energy, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, headaches, and through breast-feeding! Staying hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars, but incredibly delicious! Get a free sample pack with every flavour. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 0:59 - Natual-age-related degeneration 6:02 - Research on spondylosis 10:22 - What it means to change load? 12:17 - Hypersensitivity 13:56 - Do you need surgery? 16:17 - Why do we get pain? 17:38 - Step 1 of spondylosis rehabilitation 23:02 - General mobility 25:02 - Low load movement 28:02 - Developing Resilience Watch Episode 260 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode260/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you define "surrender." Surrender is a word with a negative connotation typically. However, Kute Blackson redefines surrender as a means to let go of control and open/ liberate yourself to a true representation of your identity. Through the concept of surrender, Kute speaks about setting up your mindset to allow stepping into discomfort, the role the ego plays in the fear associated with the unknown, and what it means to explore surrender with changes in community and support. Then, Kute provides insight into superficial and true acceptance as it relates to "surrender," honing in on what it means to truly feel grief as a process to true freedom from trauma. Then, Kute dives into the topic of love, distinguishing external love from internal love through concepts of ego and how to approach suffering. Let's hop on this flow of spirituality with Kute! VivoBarefoot Shoes! From casual to beachwear, to snow boots, they have got you covered with a zero drop profile, thin platform, and flexible shoes that allow the feet to move, feel the ground, and operate the way they should. Grab your VivoBarefoot Shoes using the code 'TOB' to get 15% off (affiliate link). **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This Interview with Kute Blackson: 4:06 - Re-defining Surrender 9:45 - Dealing with discomfort & role of ego 17:56 - Stepping into surrender when you lose community 23:17 - Acceptance vs true surrender - the power of acknowledging grief 29:34 - Surrendering into love 37:53 - External love vs Internal Love 40:47 - What leads to magic and suffering? 47:51 - Learn more from Kute Items Mentioned: Kute's Instagram Kute's Linktree To learn more about Kute and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode259/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are your hamstrings always tight? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the difference between physiological tightness and the sensation of tightness, highlighting the neural modulation of sensation. They speak to how psychology perpetuates vicious cycles of tightness and how sensations of tightness are a protective response. They describe 4 causes of that "tightness" sensation, describing the relationship between anterior pelvic tilts, foam rolling, types of stretching, and breath on chronic tightness within the hamstring. As a multijoint hamstring, they speak to addressing the proximal and distal ends of the hamstrings, honing in on how to effectively load the hamstrings with adequate lumbopelvic control. Hydration with the right combination of electrolytes is game-changing for energy, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, headaches, and through breast-feeding! Staying hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars, but incredibly delicious! Get a free sample pack with every flavour. Click here!! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 1:11 - Sensation vs Physiological Tightness 2:54 - Viscious cycles of tightness 5:38 - Nervous system & access to range of motion 7:57 - Hamstring: a multi-joint muscle 8:08 - Causes of "tightness" 10:42 - Anterior pelvic tilt & hamstring tightness 11:35 - Should you foam roll? 13:18 - Hamstring vs Nerve Stretch 16:48 - Why do you need to breathe during your stretches? 17:58 - How to load your hamstrings? 20:55 - Lumbo-pelvic control 23:56 - Hamstring exercises in standing 25:52 - Progressing hamstring tightness rehabilitation Watch Episode 258 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode258/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is fear holding you back? Ben Harris, a fear coach, describes fear as a protective mechanism, alluding it to concepts of love and disguise. Then, he dives into how you can identify the root cause of your fears and the true feeling of liberation when you tap into the depths of your fears. He provides insight into the fear alchemy and explains the 10 foundational fears in a general context. By honing in on journaling, he speaks to the importance of exploring your fears and when its time to dive into your fears. Furthermore, he distinguishes intuition from social pressures and how you can begin to navigate imposter syndrome. Finally, he describes the difference between physiological and emotional fear, providing insight into the Wim Hoff breathing technique. Let's dive in! LMNT Electrolytes. Get a free pack with every purchase from LMNT and try the plethora of flavors offered. Electrolytes regulate fluid balance, blood flow, and blood pressure, facilitate neuron communication and contraction of the muscles including the heart, and play a vital role in ATP production. Grab your free sample pack at checkout, here. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Ben Harris: 3:44 - Fear as a response to protection 8:56 - Fear as love and disguise 12:19 - How do you identify the root cause of your fear 18:23 - What is fear Alchemy? 23:31 - Foundational fears 25:09 - Why is it important to explore your fears? 27:36 - How do you know when to tap into your fears? 31:49 - Distinguishing between intuition and social pressure 39:13 - Imposter syndrome - fear of not being good enough 46:19 - Physiological Fear & Wim Hoff Items Mentioned: Ben Haris's Website Ben Harris's Facebook Ben Harris's Instagram To learn more about Ben Harris and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode257/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Low back pain while walking? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain why your low back may be flaring up during long-distance walks and what could be contributing to your low back pain. They explain how fear and stiffness an intertwined, honing into how fear could be perpetuating stiffness and vice versa in a vicious cycle. They dive into the importance of finding the root cause of your back pain and the role motor patterning and fatigue play in low back symptoms whilst walking. Then, they dive into tools you can use to modulate your pain experience, explaining the importance of rotation and dynamic stability, activation exercises, foot mobility, and what your low back pain is really communicating! Let's dive in! VivoBarefoot Shoes! From casual, to beachwear, to snow boots, they have got you covered with a zero drop profile, thin platform, and flexible shoes that allow the feet to move, feel the ground, and operate the way they should. Grab your VivoBarefoot Shoes using the code 'TOB' to get 15% off (affiliate link). **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 2:00 - Low back pain when walking 3:35 - What could be contributing to low back pain? 5:40 - Increased stiffness and fear of walking 8:46 - Finding the root cause of your back pain 10:24 - Motor patterning & fatigue as it relates to low back pain during walking 12:43 - Rotation & Dynamic Stability 14:15 - Activation exercises for low back pain while walking 18:30 - Foot mobility and ease of walking 20:57 - The onset of pain indicates the need for change Watch Episode 256 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode256/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss it all here. Dr. Sara Reardon dives into her experience with pelvic floor education and shares the driver for her passion for pelvic floor health. She explains the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, explaining the missing links in pelvic floor education during puberty. Then, she speaks to pain with penetration and why it might be happening, the repercussions of straining while passing stool, and how exhaling is an effective tool when passing stool. She explains what is normal and not normal when it comes to the pelvic floor and abdominal changes during pregnancy and how to decrease the severity of pelvic floor weakness with age. She dives into the common pains that occur and the extent to which leaking can be expected. Then, she provides tools for pelvic pain and SI joint pain during pregnancy and why you may be dribbling pee after passing urine. FInally, she discusses when you should see a physical therapist post-partum. Let's dive in! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. 5-15 minutes every day. That’s all your need to downregulate the body! Click here and join us. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Sara Reardon: 4:26 - Why did Dr. Sara specialize in pelvic health? 6.36 - Why does the pelvic floor matter? 9:05 - The missing link in sex education during puberty years 11:50 - Pain with penetration? Why might it be happening 13:48 - Is it bad to strain when passing stool? 16:32 - Why you should exhale when passing stool 18:42 - Pelvic floor and abdominal changes during pregnancy 22:19- Pregnancy consideration to manage the severity of pelvic floor weakness 28:22 - Common pains that occur during pregnancy 31:06 - To what degree can you expect leaking? Signs and symptoms. 33:22 - What you can do at home to help front of the pelvic pain or SI joint pain 35:36 - Why do you still get dribbles of pee when you've finished passing urine 37:15 - When should you see a physical therapist post-Partum? 45:42 - Courses with Dr. Sara Items Mentioned: Dr. Sara Reardon Dr. Sara Reardon Website To learn more about Dr. Kevin and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode255/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do my hips keep going out of place? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss what it means for your hips to go out of place, explaining the tests therapists use to diagnose "hip misalignment." They describe muscle energy techniques, explaining the physiology of the effect of isometric contractions. Furthermore, they dive into adjustments and the physiological responses to the pops that follow a manipulation. They hone in on the concept of hypersensitivity, providing insight into how you can decrease sensitivity within the hips to "feel" more aligned and stable! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Click here and join us! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 5:33 - How "hips out of alignment" is tested 9:18 - What "hips out of alignment" actually mean 12:26 - What do muscle energy techniques do? 15:27 - Pop from an adjustment? What is truly happening? 19:47 - Can you smooth out the fascia? 21:23 - What could you do to address "hips out of place." 25:53 - Pain & MRI Scans Watch Episode 254 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode254/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Kevin Marryshow, a co-founder of Myodetox, starts off by comparing and contrasting a chiropractor with a physical therapist, emphasizing the need for cross-collaboration between rehabilitative therapy and the flaw of both fields - dependency on solely passive modalities as treatment. Then, he explains the science behind manipulations, highlighting the true physiological response to what tissue adjustments and massages do within the body. Then, he explains the message of Myodetox and its efforts to drive patients toward rehabilitative care. By providing insight into the mindset of Myodetox, he explains the concept of "future-proofing" the body, finally offering a scholarship program for Myodetox. Tune in! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, and digest physiological response! Click here and join us. Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clarity, fatigue, recovery, and how we sleep! LMNT is an electrolyte mix that has incredible flavors and great doses of the most important electrolytes with zero sugar! Get a free sample pack with every single order using our link here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Kevin Marryshow: 4:36 - The inspiration behind Dr.Kevin’s passion 8:15 - Chiropractor vs Physical Therapists 9:28 - Flaws of passive modalities 14:01 - Why we need to cross-collaborate between rehabilitative therapy 17:55 - What does tissue work do physiologically 22:01 - What is Myodetox 27:07 - Guiding towards driving patients to rehabilitative care 32:52 - Myodetox scholarship program 36:54 - Mindset through Myodetox 40:54 - What does it mean to “future-proof” your body? 43:28 - Learn more with Dr. Kevin Items Mentioned: Dr. Kevin's Instagram Dr. Kevin's Website - Myodetox To learn more about Dr. Kevin and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode253/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Preserve your health as you age! We're providing paradigm shifts in the way we approach degeneration and movement. By age 85, approximately two-thirds of all reported injury-related deaths are due to falls, and foot health plays a large role in maintaining awareness of where the body is in space. Allowing the toes to spread, the arches to move, and the heels to shock absorb builds resiliency within the feet and allow the foot to experience more feedback from the ground. These aspects of foot health can be game-changing for balance and proprioception as we age. Secondly, DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into scans and their static representations of natural degeneration in the spine. We hone in on similar radiographical findings between individuals with and without symptoms and discuss how movement variety is the best posture! Then, they dive into reprogramming tissue health, explaining ways to build tissue tolerance and impact strength training consequently. Finally, they emphasize the importance of continually working on baseline flexibility and mobility, as well as stress management. We approach all 5 of these aspects of health in the Grateful For My Body Challenge starting November 1st! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Click here and join us! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:21 - Caring about your foot health 8:40 - Spine & degeneration 13:55 - Reprogramming tissue Health to help movement & training 17:55 - Baseline of mobility 20:59 - Managing stress Watch Episode 252 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode252/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Salt bad? Do you need to supplement electrolytes? We have Robb Wolf on, co-founder of LMNT electrolytes, to provide expertise on the topic of electrolytes. Robb provides deep insight into the truths of salt intake and how it relates to hypertension, suggesting insulin resistance as the primary driver of hypertension. Furthermore, Robb suggests what contributes to high salt intake, and how low salt diets relate to increased osteoporosis risk and the possibility of calcification in blood vessels. He discusses family history and ways to modulate diet to reduce the risk of hypertension if it runs in the family. Furthermore, he describes the personal fat threshold as it relates to eating a high protein diet, the debate in what it means to eat "high quality" as well as how to interpret how many electrolytes to consume. Finally, he touches base with electrolyte consumption during pregnancy. Let's dive in! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Early bird price of $45 this week only (ends 6th of November). Click here and join us before prices go up! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Robb Wolf: 3:52 - What are electrolytes? 8:13 - The truth about salt intake & hypertension 11:23 - What influences salt intake? 12:35 - Reduce salt intake if hypertension runs in the family? 14:53 - Personal fat threshold & addressing insulin resistance as a driver of hypertension 25:50 - Protein leverage hypothesis & eating a carnivore diet to manage blood sugar 31:57 - What is means to eat "high-quality" foods 39:26 - How do you know how many electrolytes to consume? 46:57 - Pregnancy & electrolyte 53:20 - Learn more with Robb! Items Mentioned: LMNT Website LMNT Instagram To learn more about Robb view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode251/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How is your recovery? Perhaps, your stress? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into three techniques you haven't considered when it comes to your ability to relieve pain and tension, relax, recovery, and reset. They dive into how ribcage and thoracic mobility improve the health benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, how hip mobility is vital to enhancing movement as the main axis of the body, the role the pelvic floor plays in the hips, and how passive range of motion differs from active range of motion. Let's dive into the solutions you need to optimize healing and recovery! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Early bird price of $45 this week only (ends 6th of November). Click here and join us before prices go up! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:08 - Breathwork & Ribcage mobility 11:11 - Techniques to downregulate the system 16:42 - Connection between the pelvic floor, hips, and feet 20:20 - Anatomy of pelvic floor 21:02 - The debate between the passive and active range of motion 25:25 - Solution- Grateful For My Body Challenge Watch Episode 250 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode250/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American Institute of Stress reported that 33% of individuals experience extreme stress, of which 73% struggle with stress-related mental health issues. We have Dr. David Rabin to discuss the prevalence of chronic stress in today's world and how breathwork, heart rate variability, and touch play a role in significantly modulating stress experience. Speaking into the evolution of the 'hardwired' stress response and how the flight, fright, freeze response applies to the current world, Dr. David speaks into the type of breathing that can navigate the stress response, as well as how consistent practice can change the game for anxiety and discomfort related to uncertainty. Then, Dr. David touches base with heart rate variability as a marker of resilience and recovery. Finally, he discusses the neurobiology of touch and how it can elicit the same parasympathetic (rest, digest, recover) response as breathwork can. Explaining the neuroscience behind the Apollo device, he explains the 7 different experiences that can be targeted through the skin and how the Apollo device targets these skin experiences. Finally, he dives into self-medication and how addictive behaviours and binging on Netflix are behaviours of discomfort avoidance, providing efficient and optimal tools to navigate discomfort. Learn how you can community safety to the brain through non-invasive treatment! Upgrade your kitchen! Salt and oil are kitchen staples that we can't live without. Ava Jane's kitchen has Colima Sea Salt, which is unrefined, ocean-borne, microplastic-free, moist, all-natural, and packed with trace minerals your body needs. They also have Avocado oil, which has an ideal fat profile that helps you absorb maximum nutrition from your food and is naturally packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals: including vitamin E and magnesium. They also have cacao powder and spices that you can try too! Get a free bag of Colima Sea Salt with your first order! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. David Rabin: 4:14 - What chronic stress is and how it affects the body? 8:50 - Does the stress response differ between encountering a lion or work stress? 14:27 - Does the type of breathing matter when it comes to chronic stress? 19:01 - Do you need to do breathwork every day? 24:26 - Heart rate variability 30:08 - Healing touch 34:59 - Apollo Device 40:08 - We have 7 different songs for the skin 47:32 - Learn more with Dr Dave 48:40 - Self-medication & discomfort avoidance Items Mentioned: Dr. David's Website Dr. David's Instagram To learn more about Dr. David view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode249/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aches and pains around the pelvis? Pubic symphysis dysfunction has been reported in 31.7% of pregnant women. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what pubic symphysis is, providing a brief summary of the anatomy involved, potential causes, and risk factors for pubic symphysis. Then, they provide insight into how pubic symphysis is tested for, as well as how treatment can be optimized and safeguarded for pregnant women. Finally, they debunk common misconceptions surrounding pelvic-related pain and pregnancy. Tune in! Muscle imbalances relate a lot to movement patterns and consistent movement. Change up your movement patterns with the Coba Board plus. Studies have shown enhanced glute activation through squats and deadlifts using the Coba Board. The Coba Board plus offers extra bands for a full-body workout, including the upper body! It's lightweight, easy to store, and portable. Use code OPTIMAL at checkout or use this link! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:29 Anatomy & physiology of the pelvic girdle 4:19 Is it really instability of the pelvic girdle? 9:50 Who does SPD affect? 11:59 Possible causes of SPD 14:24 When pain typically occurs 16:34 Compressive/SI belt - do they work? 20:27 Variety of movement & fear of movement 20:46 Testing what movements feel “unstable” 26:40 Muscle activations and feeling “stable” 28:19 Fascial lines 32:47 Jen’s experience with SPD 36:07 Anecdotal experience with SPD - what may have the biggest impact Watch Episode 248 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode248/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you need to supplement for longevity? Mascha Davis, registered dietician, offers the best of her insights on how eating a balanced, no -eliminating and whole foods diet can leverage an optimal path to longevity. Dabbling into the carnivore diet, Mascha discusses how fruits and vegetables are vital for our well-being and how they upregulate natural detoxification systems in the body. Then, she touches base with what a diet encompasses and how it differs from creating a lifestyle change, as well as how to figure out what supplements you may need to bridge nutrient gaps in your diet. Then, she explains the relationship between fermentation and vitamin bioavailability as well as the importance of fiber! Let’s dive in and debunk some misconceptions in the nutrition world. Salt and oil are kitchen staples that we can't live without. Ava Jane's kitchen has Colima Sea Salt, which is unrefined, ocean-borne, microplastic-free, all-natural, and packed with trace minerals your body needs. They also have Avocado oil, which has an ideal fat profile that helps you absorb maximum nutrition from your food and is naturally packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals: including vitamin E and magnesium. Get a free bag of Colima Sea Salt with your first order! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Mascha Davis: 3:16 - Do you need to be an athlete to seek advice from a sports psychologist? 4:41 - Motivation, confidence, focus - how to find your practice! 6:23 - Finding motivation where there are external barriers 8:21 - How to approach a new goal to create long term habits 11:38 - How long does it take for a habit to form? 13:28 - How to push past lack of motivation 15:40 - Strategy to establish a long-term goal 19:55 - How do you approach alternatives and be confident with an injury? 24:16 - Power of visualization 29:12 - Getting over the motivational slump 33:22 - Role of positive self-talk in motivation 36:27 - Role of positive self-talk in relation to pain 37:42 - Learn more with Dr. Haley! Items Mentioned: Mascha Davis's Website Mascha Davis's Instagram To learn more about Dr. Haley view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode247/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Struggling with back spasms? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the nature of back spasms and what could be contributing to its occurrence and frequency. They expand beyond issues within the structures of the back and discuss the current research surrounding the influence of the brain on back spasms. Finally, they provide practical solutions to help relieve back spasms and prevent them from happening throughout the day! Let’s dive in! Shoespiracy. Our feet are so connected to our back as our foundations, yet traditional shoes inhibit that neural feedback we need to help the brain feel safe and produce less pain in the back! VivoBarefoot shoes open up our feet, allow our toes to spread, and improve the connection between our feet and the ground! This could contribute to what unlocks your back spasms! Use code TOB at checkout to get 10% off! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:08 - What really is contributing to your back spasm 5:20 - When do spasms occur? 6:57 - Is rounding your back bad? The power of language 8:35 - Risk factors of back spasms 10:00 - What can you do to calm a back spasm 14:43 - How to prevent back spasms 17:44 - Is sustained posture poor posture? Watch Episode 246 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode246/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You ask, we deliver! We have sports psychologist, Dr Haley Perlus, on to discuss the role psychology plays in building long-term habits and navigating injury and pain. She emphasizes how sports psychology applies to the general public, specifically focusing on the motivation triad that includes confidence and focus. She speaks to navigating motivation when external barriers, such as temperature or environmental factors, occur and how to set yourself up for success when attempting to establish a long-term habit! Then, Dr. Harley takes an individualized approach to understand how long habits take to form and two ways to push past lack of motivation: recovery and purpose. Then, she discusses the injury and what it takes to establish confidence through alternative movement paths that satisfy an injured individual. Furthermore, the explains 3 types of visualization, what it takes to get over a motivational slump, and the role positive self-talk plays in navigating motivation and pain! Learn how you can optimize your mindset to optimize your goals, habits, pain, and injury! Let's dive in for the best tips! Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clarity, fatigue, recovery, and how we sleep! LMNT is an electrolyte mix that has incredible flavours and great doses of the most important electrolytes with zero sugar! Get a free sample pack with every single order using our link here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Haley Perlus: 3:16 - Do you need to be an athlete to seek advice from a sports psychologist? 4:41 - Motivation, confidence, focus - how to find your practice! 6:23 - Finding motivation where there are external barriers 8:21 - How to approach a new goal to create long term habits 11:38 - How long does it take for a habit to form? 13:28 - How to push past lack of motivation 15:40 - Strategy to establish a long-term goal 19:55 - How do you approach alternatives and be confident with an injury? 24:16 - Power of visualization 29:12 - Getting over the motivational slump 33:22 - Role of positive self-talk in motivation 36:27 - Role of positive self-talk in relation to pain 37:42 - Learn more with Dr. Haley! Items Mentioned: Dr. Haley's Website Dr. Haley's Youtube To learn more about Dr. Haley view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode245/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you need to fix your imbalances? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss muscular imbalances, normalizing asymmetries that are present within our bodies from birth. Discussing gluteal amnesia, leg length discrepancy, cerebral palsy, and breathing conditions, they describe how mind-body connection relates to perpetuating pain and how pain is multifactorial. Then, they describe how you can begin to assess muscle imbalances by evaluating movement tendencies, exploring activations within the body, and addressing movement restrictions. Let's dive in to learn more! Muscle imbalances relate a lot to movement patterns and consistent movement. Change up your movement patterns with the Coba Board plus. Studies have shown enhanced glute activation through squats and deadlifts using the Coba Board. The Coba Board plus offers extra bands for a full-body workout, including the upper body! It's lightweight, easy to store, and portable. Use code OPTIMAL at checkout or use this link! Hydration with the right combination of electrolytes is game-changing for energy, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, headaches, and through breast-feeding! Staying hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars, but incredibly delicious! Get a free sample pack with every flavour. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 03:20 - The role of the mind-body connection in perpetuating pain 04:12 - Pain is Multifactorial 03:33 - Asymmetries within the body 11:54 - Changing movement patterns and movement tendencies 17:19 - How do you assess muscle imbalances? 14:38 - Assessing mind-body connection 14:38 - Assessing movement restrictions Watch Episode 244 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode244/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"61% of Americans don’t have someone to talk to when they need to get something off their chest” You may not need clinical intervention or therapy, but we all need someone to talk to. As a subclinical approach to mental health, Dr. Birnbaum and Adam dive into the mission behind the HearMe app as a peer-support app and what the app has to offer. They discuss the topic of connection and support in relation to social media and how social media use can be problematic for mental health. Then, they describe the environment of the HearMe app and how it differs from the potential negativity in bigger social media platforms, as well as describe the efforts HearMe is taking to create a safer space for individuals to be vulnerable, feel heard, and be seen. Learn why HearMe is for you and how you can start your process! Love sweatpants? Vuori sweatpants are THE softest and most comfortable loungewear out there. They use recycled materials, offset 100% carbon footprints, and eliminate waste or the use of plastics with their packaging. Elevate your experience and get a special podcast-only 20% off your first-time orders, here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Adam Lippin and Dr. Birnbaum: 3:36 - How was HearMe founded 4:52 - Do you need therapy or just someone to talk to? 6:12 - Are we lacking connection and support on social media platforms? 8:42 - Social media use and mental health 10:33 - Signs that social media is becoming problematic 14:17 - How does the HearMe allow trust and vulnerability? 16;21 - How are people interacting on the HearMe app 18:01 - “50% increase in mood after a single conversation with a HearMe listener" 21:48 - Resources to get clinical help when on Hearme app 23:08 - How hear me seek support earlier & delaying the onset of psychiatric disorders 25:45 - The demographic on the HearMe app 26:44 - Hear me training academies for hear me peer, support listeners, 28:26 - Starting the HearMe process 29:51 - Resources to learn more about HearMe and mental health Items Mentioned: HearMe Website HearMe Instagram To learn more about Adam & Dr. Birnbaumand view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode243/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Got Scar tissue? Is there anything you can do? DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 steps. As they dive into hypertrophic or keloid scars as the least favourable scar, they explain the different types of scars and how topical creams, cryotherapy, and lasers work as techniques that address scar tissues. Then, they emphasize the importance of movement and mobilization as ways to prevent hypertrophic scar tissue and re-model scar tissue. Tune in to learn more! Love sweatpants? Vuori sweatpants are THE softest and most comfortable loungewear out there. Elevate your experience and get 20% off your first-time orders, here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:24 - What is scar tissue? 4:50 - Scar tissue from surgeries 6:48 - Phases of tissue healing 9:31 - Hypertrophic/ Keloid Scars 10:47 - Types of scars 12:27 - Techniques to promote healing 18:33 - Importance of early mobilization 19:41 - Approaching pre-existing scar tissue Watch Episode 242 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode242/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re rethinking rehabilitation for ruptures in the Achilles tendon with doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan. As Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she ruptured her Achilles tendon, she describes her initial perspective when she got injured. She reveals how beneficial it was to work with another physical therapist, Dr. Meghan, and together debunk the outdated protocols regarding Achilles’ Rupture. Then, Dr. Stacie provides insight on creating an optimal healing environment for the Achilles tendon and how she re-ruptured her Achilles tendon, speaking into self-advocation and realistic rehabilitation goals depending on your personalized journey. Furthermore, Dr. Stacie describes factors that might’ve influenced her re-rupture and the mindset change she had to navigate to rehabilitate optimally! Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount Here’s why VivoBarefoot shoes are beneficial for the Achilles tendon. They are barefoot shoes with zero heel lift, preventing the prolonged shortened position of the Achilles tendon in traditional footwear. This allows the Achilles tendon to support foot movement and prevent compensations elsewhere, as well as develop more functional range! Use code ‘TOB‘ to get 15% off at checkout ! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan: 6:04 - How did Dr. Stacie injury her Achilles Tendon 9:25 - Dr. Stacie’s initial perspective when she got injured 10:46 - Why Dr. Stacie worked with Dr. Meghan 14:51 - Outdated Achilles Rupture Protocols 16:26 - Partial rupture of Achilles tendon 19:14- Self-advocating for your experience with your doctor 23:19 - Thoughts on Dr. Stacie’s rupture 28:47 - Mindset and injury 34:00 - Was Dr. Stacie's injury preventable? 36:10 - Setting up goals for rehabilitation 41:30- Is Dr. Stacie still rehabbing 43:13 - Learn more with Dr. Stacie Items Mentioned: Dr. Stacie's Youtube Dr. Stacie's Facebook Dr. Stacie's Website Dr. Stacie's Instagram Dr. Meghan's Instagram To learn more about Dr. Stacie & Dr. Meghan and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/241 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Got ball of foot pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered in the anatomy related to Metatarsalgia and causes that may be contributing to your symptoms. Then, they discuss how the walk or run cycle may affect the risk of Metatarsalgia or how having ball of foot pain may change your mechanics, as well as steps to consider to rehabilitate Metatarsalgia. Let's dive in! Preventative foot health! We're sharing discount codes, 'TOB' for VivoBarefoot Shoes and Naboso. Grab your Naboso toe splay and insoles to increase the feedback and your connection to your feet and insert them into your VivoBarefoot shoes. This could not be the most optimal combination for foot health and longevity! Grab your VivoBarefoot shoes & Naboso items! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 02:50 - What is it? 03:30 - Primary vs Secondary metatarsalgia 04:37 - Major symptoms 05:03 - Potential cause 09:21 - Step to rehabilitate metatarsalgia 21:28 - Assessing your shoes Watch Episode 240 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/240 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hunger epidemic in the United States is a real issue. We have Samantha Pantazopoulos on to discuss why people in the US are going hungry, available resources for navigating the hunger epidemic, and the impact of food banks. Samantha discusses how you can reduce food waste in relation to expiration dates and ger top hacks in preventing foods from going bad. Furthermore, she explains the idea of food deserts through an equity lens. Offering a solution, Samantha dives into the Vizer app, their mission, and how the Fall Hunger Challenge is set to help this epidemic while benefiting your health. Let's learn more with Samantha! Join the Fighting Fall Hunger Challenge. It is a 2-week challenge from the 15th of September 15 to the 30th of September. With prizes to offer in this challenge, the rules are as follows: Donate 10 meals within the challenge dates to be entered to win a prize from Olipop. Instructions on how to join: 1. Download Vizer and create an account. 2. Navigate to the home page of the app. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and you'll see a button named "Join A Team". 4. Tap that button, enter the challenge code FFH2022, then click "Submit". 5. Once that's done, they have officially joined. They will see a confirmation message on the screen saying "Congrats! You've joined Fighting Fall Hunger Challenge". What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Samantha Pantazopoulos: 3:17 - Why are people in the US going hungry? 5:15 - Resources for navigating the hunger epidemic 8:21 - The impact of food banks 10:48 - Expiration date 13:31 - Hacks to prevent things from going bad 16:13- Food deserts and equity 20;23 - What is the Vizer App? 23:55 - Rescuing food & how it's distributed 26:48 - What does it mean to democratize “wellness” 30:12 - Community & Vizer App 33:31 - Fighting Fall Hunger Challenge Items Mentioned: Vizer App Samantha's podcast, blog, and app Samantha's Instagram To learn more about Samantha and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/239 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DocJen & Dr. Dom get real about 5 health misconceptions, discussing misinformation and the creation of fear. Firstly, they dive into the physiological mechanism of adjustments and whether or not structures are being put in place. Through this conversation, they emphasize the importance of following passive therapies with active movement. Then, they debunk avoiding knees over toes to prevent knee pain, explaining how training the knees over the toes position promotes resilience in functional movement. Moreover, they touch base with the cue to "smash the low back into the ground" for abdominal engagement, explaining the biomechanics of the core. Finally, they explain whether or not specific conditions of pain are truly genetic. Let's dive in! Ava Jane Kitchen's sea salt is harvested right from Colima sea salt flats in Mexico. It is unrefined, Ocean-Borne Microplastics free, all-natural, and packed with trace minerals your body needs. Their avocado oil features an ideal fat profile that helps you absorb maximum nutrition from your food, naturally packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals. Get your free bag of sea salt by clicking here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 03:53 - Do adjustments put structures back in place? 09:11 - Truth about passive treatments 10:18 - Knees over toes? 13:54 - Push the low back into the ground during core work. 21:33 - Is “it” really genetic? Watch Episode 238 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/238 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gut health is all the rave and we have Dr. Jessie Hoffman on to artificial sweeteners, leaky gut, gastrointestinal distress, bloating, food intolerances and sensitivities, detox, and metal binders. With an overarching emphasis on diet diversity, movement, hydration, and sleep, Dr. Jessie hones in on the lack of conclusive evidence to suggest the negative effects of artificial sweeteners on gut health and diagnose leaky gut, as well as the flaws in food sensitivity testing. Furthermore, she clarifies the misconceptions around leaky gut and symptoms of exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress and how you can approach it from a movement and nutrition perspective. Moreover, she explains the difference between normal and dysfunctional bloating, what detox cleanses are actually doing physiologically, and whether or not the average person needs to take binders to prevent metal toxicity. Let's get clarified with Dr. Jessie! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Jessie Hoffman: 2:42 - Will artificial sweeteners destroy your gut microbiome? 9:36 - What does a leaky gut refer to? 15:26 - Exercise-induced gastrointestinal stress 21:15 - How to address your gut symptoms. 22:55 - Normal vs Problematic Bloating 26:09 - Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities 31:21 - Do you need to detox? 33:55 - Should you take binders? 36:06 - Can you work with Jesse? 37:29 - Learning more with Jesse Items Mentioned: Jessie's Gut Health E-book Jessie's Website Jessie's Instagram To learn more about Jessie Hoffman and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/237 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will a strong core prevent back pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what the true core consists of and the most effective way of bracing your core, analogous to creating a natural weightlifting brace. They describe how the core is not the whole story and the role mobility plays in your back pain, emphasizing the need to build control and resilience through ALL motions of the spine. Furthermore, they mention how psychological and social influences impact back pain and how advantageous training rotation can be. Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: What does help with low back is your foundation at your feet – what you’re walking in and how you are taking care of your feet. Take your daily walks with VivoBarefoot shoes. It provides a wide toe box that allows your toes to spread to help your foot move functionally. It builds the necessary strength in your feet to affect how your glutes activate, how your legs coordinate, and how your lower body supports your low back. Use code ‘TOB‘ to get 15% offat checkout! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 02:42 - Does a strong core prevent back pain? 03:15 - What is the core? 07:34 - Creating a natural weightlifting belt 13:17 - Why your core isn’t the whole story? 17:04 - Psychological and social influences on back pain 20:47 - The importance of rotational strength 22:57 - We have a solution for you! Watch Episode 236 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/236 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The moment you make a better choice, you’re switching on a gene that is doing something wonderful to your body” Simplifying the mechanisms of genetics, Dr. Yael provides insights on the inability to change your genes, but the ability to impact the expression of genes. With a clear explanation of genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics, Dr. Yael discusses medical genetics and the concept of "genes are destiny." Additionally, she dives into the heritability of injury, how genetic testing can be beneficial for behavior change, and how your genes are involved in your detoxification efficacy and inflammation regulation. Finally. Dr. Yael shares a case study on genetics and root-cause analysis to approach obesity. Let's dive in! MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH. Sign up now to get 57% off for life! You will have access to 11 different calendar-follow plans with 2-3 phases and short videos daily, monthly check-ins with DocJen with anatomy breakdowns, and a growing community. Sign up right now and start a free week. See what it feels like to commit for a week! Click here to join Jen.Health! Be one of the first 50 to buy the 3x4 genetic blueprint and fill in the survey and you will receive a free book " The Power of Genetics." Furthermore, Dr. Yael is offering a 20% discount on the blueprint with the code 'OPTIMAL20'. Click here to purchase your blueprint! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Yael Joffe: 6:16 - Genetics & epigenetics 12:52 - What is Nutrigenomics? 15:37 - Medical Genetics vs “Our genes are destiny” 20:20 - Gene expression of injury 23:13 - Genetics and driving true behavior change 27:07 - Influences on genetic expression 29:11 - How your genes can indicate if you are more prone to inflammation 33:54 - Case studies on root cause analysis with genetics 44:11 - Get your genes tested! Items Mentioned: Get your genes tested! Use code 'OPTIMAL20' Dr. Yael's Instagram To learn more about Dr. Yael and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/235 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pain around the ribcage? Diagnosed with Çostochondritis? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down what's happening in the body when diagnosed with costochondritis. They explain likely causes and what daily activities may exacerbate symptoms. With an emphasis on accessory breathing muscles, they provide insight into using different tools to approach and treat costochondritis. MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH. Sign up now to get 57% off for life! You will have access to 11 different plans with 2-3 phases and short videos daily, monthly check-ins with DocJen with anatomy breakdowns, and a growing community. Sign up right now and start a free week. See what it feels like to commit for a week! Click here to join Jen.Health! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 02:22 - What is costochondritis? 03:37 -Why does costochondritis happen? 07:14 - Daily activities that might be exacerbating pain 08:20 - Approaching costochondritis rehabilitation 10:37 - What the research says 12:30 - First line of treatment 14:46 - Stretches for costochondritis 17:50 - Tools for breath awareness 20:22 - How you can rewire your breath pattern 22:00 - Active mobility for costochondritis Watch Episode 234 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/234 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Any bacteria can be good or bad. What matters is whether it's in balance” We have Dr. Heather Zwickey to provide you with Microbiome 101 education, explaining the 3 hallmarks of microbial composition and whether or not disease starts in the gut. Then, she explores mood and how different food compounds lead to the production of specific neurochemicals in the gut, from microbes. Additionally, she explains why some foods produce "food highs" and are craved during depressive states. Then, she lists a few nutritional considerations to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation, whether or not there are good and bad bacteria, how health is not defined by the individual microbes present but by the overall metabolites different microbial strains produce and considers how fermented foods, prebiotics, and post-biotics can be more beneficial than probiotics. In addition, Dr. Heather discusses how plentiful and carnivore diets change microbial patterns and how midnight snacking impacts the microbiome too. Finally, she explains how not all sugar is equal, the effects of sugar on the microbiome, whether or not the dose of artificial sweeteners matters, and how you can approach your microbiome! Grab a notebook and tune in! The next best thing to being completely barefoot is being in barefoot shoes. Benefit your foot strength and foot, ankle, and mobility! Get 15% off with code TOB on your next Vivobarefoot shoe purchase and you'll get 100 days to try your shoes and return them if you are unsatisfied. **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Heather Zwickey: 3:34 - What is the microbiome 4:39 - What affects your microbiome 7:03 - Does “all disease start in the gut”? 8:48 - Çan your gut microbial composition affect your mood? 11:43 - Exorphins 13:02 - How to benefit your microbiome and reduce inflammation 16:55 - Good vs Bad Bacteria in the gut 18:21 - Will testing your bacteria define how healthy you are? 20:09 - Supplements to help your gut health? 25:08 - What you should take for a GI upset? 25:08 - Plantful vs Carnivore diet 29:42- Midnight snacking & sleep on the microbiome 33:29 - How does sugar affects your microbiome? 38:01 - Does the dose of artificial sweeteners matter? 39:41 - Figuring out YOUR microbial journey 42:17- Learn more with Dr. Heather Item's Mentioned Dr. Heather's Website Dr. Heather's Podcast To learn more about Dr. Heather and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode233/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramping at night? Perhaps after a long stretch or a big workout? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what cramping looks like, explaining the symptoms that might be experienced. Then, they name the potential contributing factors to muscle cramping, expanding beyond just the muscle itself. Furthermore, they provide insight into nocturnal cramping and how you can use breathwork, mobility, and a holistic approach to prevent or manage cramps. Let's dive in. Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there are unregulated sodium and potassium levels within the body. Bring those levels back to normal levels by staying hydrated this summer with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium promote that neural communication and muscle relaxation) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 01:17 - What does cramping look like? 01:49 - Why does muscle cramping happen? 03:33 - What causes muscle cramping? 09:48 - Nocturnal cramping 11:21 - Preventing cramps Watch Episode 232 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode232/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the best lube to use? What tools could help you relax the pelvic floor? Can specific products help prevent STIs? We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelvic health. With a brief introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and building pelvic floor awareness, they discuss vaginismus and how pelvic wands with a quality lubrication product can support vaginal pH and maintain optimal vaginal osmolarity to prevent STIs and other infections. They speak to how pelvic floor wands are beneficial to those in pregnancy and those in need of pelvic floor relaxation, educating you on how they can be used in men and women, Furthermore, they describe an alternative, but external, product that is analogous to an at-home perineum massage. Finally, they explain their specially curated and safe aloe vera products for Interstitial cystitis and provide insight into pelvic health education for the pelvic health community! Let's dive in! We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get anatomy breakdowns, diagnosis clarifications and a chance to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio: 4:38 - How did start Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio working together? 7:51 - Pelvic floor anatomy & building pelvic floor awareness 9:15 - Pelvic floor wands, lubrication products, and STI prevention 13:24 - Resources to educate using a pelvic floor wand 17:50 - Who are pelvic floor wands for? 21:04 - At-home external options for pelvic floor soft tissue mobilization 23:39 - Specialized aloe vera capsule for Interstitial cystitis 28:01 - Pelvic health education for the LGBTQ community 33:59 - Finding credible pelvic floor physical therapy 38:08 - Learn more with Dr. Laura & Heather Items mentioned: How to find a PT in your area Soft ball for myofascial pelvic floor release Dessert Harvest Products that were suggested DRLM10 (10% off) Releveum skin repair cream, Pelvic Wands, Lubricant/aloe glide To learn more about Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode231/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can't bend down without a spasm attach? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you "throw out your back." Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain why spasms occur and what the potential causes of back spasms are. They explain which back muscles are most affected by spasms and what the current research suggests about management. With a large emphasis on relaxation, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide their best tools to promote relaxation, find stability, and address environmental factors that may be contributing to your back spasms. Let's dive in. Nerve cells may be hyper-excitable when there are unregulated sodium and potassium levels within the body. Bring those levels back to normal levels by staying hydrated this summer with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium promote that neural communication and muscle relaxation) Get a free sample pack with every flavor. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 01:21 - What is it? 02:51 - Why do spasms occur? 05:24 - Potential causes of spasms 06:48 - Where in the back do back spasms occur? 12:28 - Research on back spasms & effect of physical therapy techniques 15:46 - Top tool to promote relaxation 20:32 - What core exercise works? 21:17 - What mobility can you find? 22:30 - The effect of environmental factors Watch Episode 230 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/230 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you trust the supplement industry? Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block unveil the truths about the supplementation industry, describing how vitamin deficiencies can manifest symptomatically or asymptomatically, indicating a basic requirement of trialling a supplement for 90 days to see or feel benefits in symptoms. Moreover, they explain how unregulated the industry is and what seals to look out for on supplements in order to determine quality. Then, they mention how calcium is best absorbed through diet, and how multivitamins may be unnecessary, highlighting the advantages of personal supplements. Additionally, they discuss how some vitamins, such as Vitamin D, need to be supplemented and what micronutrients may be of more importance throughout life or with different diet choices. Finally, they discuss why you may need to supplement, how going organic can be advantageous if feasible, and how often you should re-assess your vitamin needs. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! Every Sunday, you'll get to ask DocJen questions regarding health, movement, and how to navigate your aches and pains! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. It's not too late to join - JOIN US! What You Will Learn In This Interview with : 4:06 – Why are Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block passionate about vitamins? 6:48 – Personalized vitamins - what YOU need 13:25 – Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Deficiencies 17:57 – Determining the quality of vitamins & vitamin combinations 18:29 – Unregulated vitamin industry 24:01 – Dangerous vitamin combinations 25:57 – What vitamins are better received through the diet 27:57 – Can you get enough vitamin D and iron from diet? 30:20 – Vitamin supplementations for vegans/ vegetarians vs carnivore diet 32:40 – Vitamin differences for women through life 36:33 – Should you go organic? 37:18 – How long should you try a supplement? 29:34 – Do you re-assess your supplement intake? 41:01– Where can you find the survey & learn more? Items mentioned: Vous Vitamin Instagram Take the Vous Vitamin Survey! Dr. Levitan's Website Dr. Block's Website To learn more about Dr. Levitan & Dr. Block and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/229 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Torn shoulder labrum? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss the anatomy of the shoulder labrum and symptoms that may indicate a shoulder labrum injury. They discuss potential causes of the shoulder labrum tear, and the different types of tears: SLAP and Bankart. Furthermore, they describe tests for shoulder labrum tears, research on approaching shoulder labrum tears with physical therapy or surgery, and what your MRI scan may be indicating. Finally, they discuss how to rehabilitate a shoulder labrum injury, including mobility, isometric exercises, and dynamic strength. Let's dive in. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting TODAY, August 1st. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations and muscle activations - a well rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before it's too late! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:57 - Anatomy of shoulder labrum 05:31 - Symptoms of shoulder labrum tear 06:07 - Causes of shoulder labrum tear 06:44 - Types of tear 10:57 - Tests for shoulder labrum tear 12:45 - Conservative vs Surgery 14:32 - Does your MRI explain your symptoms? 15:14 - Has Dr. Dom had labral issues? 16:20 - How to restore external rotation function? 18:01 - Active Range of motion & loading 20:37 - Should you ice and rest? Watch Episode 228 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/228 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What truly is personal growth? We have Jake Kauffman to discuss the relationship between personal growth, beliefs, and identity. As Jake explains what drew him to personal growth, he dives into how you can re-discover your identity by navigating personal limiting beliefs and re-surfacing subconscious beliefs that were embedded throughout childhood. Jake offers tools along the way to help you approach the dynamics between emotional, social, and physical pain. Through these discussions, he offers insight into the ego, the concept of admired identity, and the 3 D's: Disease, Divorce, Death. Briefly touching base with the neuroscience of physical and emotional pain, he explains the nuances within the topic of personal growth and what it means to be your truest self. Let's dive in! We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting on Monday, August 1st. You're getting strength, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before its too late! What you will learn in this interview with : 1:11 – Why drew Jake to personal growth? 3:13 – What does it take to dive into “personal growth” 6:21 – Tool to discover your identity and conscious awareness 13:24 – What unconscious beliefs did Jake resurface into consciousness and how? 18:27 – Do you need to address your emotional/social pains? 24:25 – What is the “ego”? 32:40 – The admired identity 36:34 – How did Jake navigate the loss of identity? 38:40 – The 3 D’s: Disease, Divorce, Death 39:48 – How can you work with Jake? Items mentioned: Jake Kauffman's Instagram Jake Kauffman's Facebook Jake Kauffman's Website To learn more about Jake and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/227 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with hip dysplasia? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what the hip dysplasia diagnosis is and how it presents in the body. They discuss its prevalence amongst females and newborns and what to do to support a baby's hip, especially considering the use of devices. Finally, they discuss safe management with a physical therapist in person with guidance on active mobility and strength of what is available within the hip. We're bringing the Jen Health community together to do the FULL BODY LOW IMPACT PLAN together starting on Monday, August 1st. You're getting strength workouts, mobility flows, core activations, and muscle activations - a well-rounded view starting from the foundations and educating up to move optimally and efficiently. We're moving, educating, and providing the opportunity to win prizes! We've never had a challenge this low before - $24.99. Let's do this before it's too late! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:19 - What is hip dysplasia 04:27 - Common characteristics of hip dysplasia 05:14 - Who does it affect? 06:03 - What to look for? 07:30 - What to do to support a baby’s hip 09:33 - Devices and hip competence 11:07 - Extreme swaddling positions 12:55 - What to consider for management? 15:10 - What the research says Watch Episode 226 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/226 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Struggling with a disc herniation? Matt Hall discusses his perspective through rehabilitation and away from surgery. With a quick rundown of his previous symptoms throughout his professional baseball career, Matt explains his journey with different therapists and his hip restrictions. Then, he unveils his symptoms and the effect his beliefs had on his pain experience. With the use of epidurals, he provides insight into how his pain affected his daily life and his focus on disc herniation rehabilitation. Tune into his story through his herniated disc! Develop true core strength and fire up the hips with the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the extra resistance, you'll be able to fire up the whole body and teach the hips and lower back to coordinate with one another for full support Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! (affiliate link). Get hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium help lubrication and relaxation within the spine!) Get a free sample pack with every purchase. Click here! What you will learn in this interview with : 3:38 –Matt’s previous injuries throughout baseball 4:02 – Matt’s experience with therapists 5:44 – What restrictions did Matt experience? 6:18 – Matt’s disc herniation symptoms 8:38 – Did Matt’s beliefs about his symptoms affect his pain? 9:24 – How did Matt approach his symptoms: Epidurals 13:52 – How did Matt’s pain affect his daily life? 16:32 – Did Matt follow through with rehab or surgery? 25:37 – How does Matt avoid pain now? 27:54 – What is Matt focusing on now? 32:58 – Work with Matt Items mentioned: Matt's Website To learn more about Matt and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/225 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish surgical and non- surgical types of nerve blocks, and how it’s effect in pain affects the duration of impact. Finally, DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into opioid use, and the importance of movement as a tool to inhibiting pain. Want to build foot strength? Research suggests wearing barefoot shoes increases foot strength by 60%. Use code ‘TOB’ to grab your very own VivoBarefoot shoes! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 00:15 - What is a nerve block? 01:39 - Pros of nerve blocks & surgical types 03:48 - Epidurals 04:36 - Non- surgical nerve blocks 05:28- Side effects vs duration of impact 10:30 - Opioids & tools to inhibit pain output Watch Episode 224 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/224 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could your pain points be fascia related? We have David Lesondak, a fascia expert, on to discuss what fascia is and its physiological function. As an integrative network of connective tissue, David shares how fascial manipulation has its own method of maneuver and how issues related to fascia can affect areas above or below the symptomatic area. Furthermore, David explains how to establish long-term fascial results and the physiological mechanism of the sensation of "release." Moreover, he provides insight on the function of the IT band, how to optimize tools, and how to approach clients with the sensations they may feel. Finally, David provides detail on how to add to fascial manipulation through at-home guidance. Let's dive in! What does your fascia need? Adequate amount of hydration to slide and glide with ease and full support. Get hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars and filled with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium help lubrication and relaxation within the spine!) Get a free sample pack with every purchase. Click here! Sign up to be notified when the second edition of Devid Lesondak's book release What you will learn in this interview with : 2:50 – Why is David passionate about fascia? 3:02 – What is fascia and what is its purpose? 5:14 – How to work with fascia? 8:55 – Physiology of Fascia 12:51 – Stimulate the fascia and… for long-term results 15:57 – Physiology of the “release” sensation 20:51 – How fascial tissues in the feet affect the body up the chain? 25:43 – Should we roll out the IT band? 28:25 – Harder or softer foam rollers? 33:37 – What sensation should you be looking for? 36:54 – What to do at home to help your fascia? 38:21 – How do you know if you should get your fascia checked? 42:39 – How to seek out fascial integration? 48:21 - Learn with David Items mentioned: David's Website David's Facebook Sign up to be notified when the second edition of Devid Lesondak's book releases To learn more about David and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/223 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with a Biceps Tendinitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what biceps tendinitis is and the paradigm shift from tendinitis to tendonosis or tendinopathy. Furthermore, they discuss the pathophysiology behind its prevalence amongst overhead or throwing athletes, how bicep injuries may be associated with rotator cuff injuries, and who amongst the general population is most susceptible. Finally, they explain the common symptoms associated with the diagnosis and run through a 5 step approach to rehabilitating biceps tendonosis: managing pain and isometrics, eccentric loading, dynamic movement, plyometrics, and considering the shoulder blade, pectoralis, and core. Fire up the upper body with the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the extra resistance, you'll be able to fire up the upper body and work in isometric and eccentric bicep exercises to rehabilitate that bicep into full function in not time! Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! (affiliate link). For more exercises and a full 30 day plan that will hit every aspect of shoulder health, explore the shoulder plan on Jen.Health. 10-15 minutes every day, guiding you through how you can find relief through your own education and exploration. Start your free week with us now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 00:54 - What is biceps tendinitis? 01:27 - Biceps tendonitis vs tendonosis 02:05 - Which athletes are at most risk 02:57 - Are bicep injuries related to the rotator cuff? 04:37 - Pathophysiology 06:24 - Who else is affected? 06:59 - Symptoms of Bicep tendonopathy 08:46 - Phase 1 to treat a biceps injury? 13:21 - Phase 2 to treat a biceps injury 15:48 - Phase 3 to treat a biceps injury 16:46 - Phase 4 to treat a biceps injury 17:44 - Phase 5 to treat a biceps injury Watch Episode 222 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/222 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training in and around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives into what menopause is and how vital it is to consider the changes that occur through menopause. She speaks about hormonal replacement therapy and menopause therapy, as well as key behaviours to consider: nutrition and training. She discusses the cultural stigmatization around menopause and whether or not high-intensity exercise is putting excess stress on the body. Fear lifting heavy? Dr. Stacy Sims dives into why heavy strength training is vital and how to navigate fear around joint stress. She describes how the guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate intensity a week is inappropriate for women going through menopause, and how to approach increases in belly fat. Finally, she discusses how to set up your day nutritionally, whether intermittent fasting is necessary, how to optimize muscle development and bone remodelling, as well as how creatine supplementation can be advantageous to brain, gut, and immune health. Grab a notebook and let's dive into how you can mitigate the effects of depleted estrogen, considering blood sugar and insulin, muscle atrophy, bone mass density, belly fat, creatine supplementation, and intensity of exercise. Get 20% Off Dr Stacy's Microlearning courses that launches July 7th with code OPTIMAL! Link to get free Hydration cheat sheet and get on the Microlearning Waitlist Use code OPTIMAL and purchase any of the Microlearning Vivobarefoot Discount: Our foundations are everything. Our feet are everything. Our feet are our base of support and affect everything up the chain! A study revealed a 60% increase in foot strength from 6 months of wearing VivoBarefoot shoes. Strengthen your feet to build more resilience and move more with Vivo Barefoot! Use code “TOB” to get 15% off! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What you will learn in this interview with Dr. Stacy Sims 5:41 –What is menopause? 5:49 – Should we be doing hormonal therapy? 8:59 – Behaviors consider in and around menopause 9:22 – Cultural stigmatization around menopause 12:05 – Will exercise put more stress on the body around peri-menopause? 13:49 – Fear of joint stress of heavy lifts? Here’s what to do. 17:29 – Cardio training in and around menopause 21:07 – What to do about belly fat? 22:54 – How to set up the day nutritionally? 25:58 – Intermittent fasting around menopause? 31:14 – Can we mitigate natural muscle atrophy? 33:14 – Encouraging bone remodeling around menopause 35:28 – Supplements to support the body around menopause 39:45 - The Next Level Book & Learning ore with Dr. Stacy Sims Items mentioned: Dr. Stacy's Website Dr. Stacy's Courses Dr. Stacy's Book Dr. Stacy's Blog To learn more about Dr. Stacy Sims and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/221 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with a Hip Labrum tear? DocJen & Dr. Dom breakdown what the hip labrum is and how a tear may have occurred. Explaining common characteristics of the diagnosis, they mention who is at most risk, symptoms of hip labrum tears, and explain the mobility and strength components of rehabilitation for a hip labrum tear. Let's dive in. Grab Jen Health Annual Membership at almost 50% off! Prevent muscle tears with the Jen Health platform. With 11 different plans to choose from and 3 phases for each plan, DocJen educates through movement with daily videos that help you optimize foundational core, understanding movement, muscle activations, functional workouts, and mobility within short snippets of time daily. Get nearly 50% off the year – that’s a $120 discount! Sign up now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:46 - What is the hip labrum? 04:30 - How do hip labrum tears occur? 05:25 - Who is at most risk? 08:12 - Symptoms of hip labrum tears 10:08 - Rehabilitation - Mobility 16:13 - Rehabilitation - Strength Watch Episode 220 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/220 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, explains her methods of strategically approaching symptoms from a root-cause based mindset. She discusses the 3 tiers of nutrition mastery and her best recommendation to identifying the source of your symptoms. With tracking in mind, she explains the importance of stool and elimination, and how the stool spectrum provides informative data about your health. Furthermore, she dives into gut bacteria, providing 3 key takeaways to allow the gut bacteria to flourish. As she explains 4 steps to creating an optimal meal, she approaches nutrition tests, blood glucose levels, and autoimmunity from a functional perspective. Listen in to learn more about functional nutrition! Coba Board Discount: Feeling your back or knees instead of your Glutes? Try the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the different levels of resistance, you’ll be able to fire up those Glutes without injuring yourself! Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! Grab Jen Health Annual Membership at almost 50% off! Prevent muscle tears with the Jen Health platform. With 11 different plans to choose from and 3 phases for each plan, DocJen educates through movement with daily videos that help you optimize foundational core, understanding movement, muscle activations, functional workouts, and mobility within short snippets of time daily. Get nearly 50% off the year – that’s a $120 discount! Sign up now! What you will learn in this interviewL 2:02 - What is functional medicine? 4:06 - 3 tiers of nutrition mastery 7:38 - Key to recognizing how food is affecting your digestion 10:46 - How to approach tracking 16:24 - Bristol stool chart - what the spectrum tells us 21:51 - Changing the bacteria in your gut 26:19 - 4 steps to an optimal meal 34:02 - Autoimmunity in women 37:20 - Testing for nutrition 40:34 - Getting from pathological range vs functional range 43:11 - Continuous glucose monitor 45:17 - Influencing autoimmunity Items mentioned: Andrea Nakayama's Instagram Andrea Nakayama's Website Andrea Nakayama's Podcast To learn more about Andrea and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/219 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could it be a sprain or strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom differentiate sprains from strains, describing their experiences with strain in gymnastics and football respectively. They have into the pathophysiology of strain, explaining why or when they may happen, common systems, risk factors, and causes for strains. Finally, they list how strain grades are diagnosed and the four phases of healing for strains! Tune in to learn more! Grab Jen Health Annual Membership at almost 50% off! Prevent muscle tears with the Jen Health platform. With 11 different plans to choose from and 3 phases for each plan, DocJen educates through movement with daily videos that help you optimize foundational core, understanding movement, muscle activations, functional workouts, and mobility within short snippets of time daily. Get nearly 50% off the year – that’s a $120 discount! Sign up now! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:43 - Sprain vs Strain 03:59 - DocJen & Dr. Dom’s experiences with strains 06:22 - Why do strains happen? 07:40 - Grades of strains 11:29 - Common symptoms 11:55 - Risk factors or causes for strains 15:15 - Approaching healing 23:01 - Why mobility is important! Watch Episode 218 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/218 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Movement and exercise is vital during pregnancy, but how informed do you feel? We’re bringing you this interview with Gina Conley to discuss lifting during pregnancy, as well as birthing positions. Gina explains her passion for pregnancy- specific exercise education as she felt uninformed during her pregnancy experiences. Then, she dives into the shifts that may occur between exercising in trimesters 1, 2, and 3, what to look out for, and how to optimize your training in each trimesters. Furthermore, she explains the importance of pelvic stability exercises and how a HIIT-lover may begin to approach their training while being pregnant. Finally, Gina provides insight into birthing positions, it’s relationship with epidurals, what contributed to stalling labours, and how supporting figures can support a pregnant women’s experience optimally! Let’s dive in! Coba Board Discount: Feeling your back or knees instead of your Glutes? Try the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the different levels of resistance, you’ll be able to fire up those Glutes without injuring yourself! Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn in this Interview with Gina Conley: 3:20 - What inspired Gina’s interests in fitness for pregnancy 7:27 - What was missing from Gina’s experience with pregnancy? 14:35 - Lifting & exercise during the 1st and 2nd trimester 17:44 - Lifting during the 3rd trimester 22:17 - Pelvic stability exercises for connective tissue slings 26:06 - HIIT Training during pregnancy 31:11 - Do you need to birth on your back? 32:25 - What contributes to a prolonged labor? 34:40 - Gina’s programs 35;30 - How birthing positions change with an epidural? 39:17 - Supporting through pregnancy 45:26 - Gina’s words of wisdom on birthing Items mentioned: Gina's Instagram Gina's Website Gina's Facebook Gina's Youtube To learn more about Gina and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/217 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time to change it up. DocJen & Dr. Dom preach changing up your position for at least 30 seconds every 30 minutes or 1 minute every hour. With the best posture being your next position, they describe 10 different sitting positions and how they are optimal! Brentwood Home Bundle: Is sitting on the floor uncomfortable? We highlight elevating the seat to make these sitting positions more accessible. Grab your Brentwood Homes Yoga Bundle for a non-toxic, versatile, and durable cushion! Click here! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:01 - What’s the best posture? 07:13 - 90/90 Shin Box position 09:35 - Pancake Seat 10:39 - Low Squat 11:56 - Short Kneel Position 13:16 - Big toe stretch 13:21 - Quad stretch 15:33 - Ankle Stretch 17:13 - Long sit 18:28 - Laying on your tummy! Watch Episode 216 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/216 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is a low fat diet the best diet for pregnancy? Does blood sugar have a generational impact? Lily Nichols, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, debunks misconceptions surrounding diet and gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy. Diving into generational impact and the importance of maternal nutrition for the baby’s lifelong health, Lily explains the importance of blood sugar control, pancreas health, and insulin production in pregnancy. Furthermore, she names the outdates guidlines on carbohydrate intake and micronutrient intakes, highlighting natural multivitamin sources. She describes the importance of eggs, organ meats, dairy, and fresh produce as concentrated sources of deficient vitamins and minerals seen in pregnant women. Finally, she speaks into vegetarian and vegan considerations during pregnancy. Start the Barefoot Mini Course! Barefoot Mini Course! This course is your best tool to get to the bottom of your foot, ankle, and toe issues! We have had members get rid of their plantar fasciitis, bunions, and tight achilles tendons after going through the course! As our special podcast community, you can even grab a discount with code OPTIMAL10. Join the Barefoot Mini-Course now! What You Will Learn in this Interview with Lily Nichols: 3:00 - Why passion for pregnancy and nutrition 8:45 - Gestational diabetes & pancreas health 13:40 - Outdated guidlines on gestational diabetes 19:31 - Why breakfast is important in pregnancy & what to eat 28:11 - Natural multivitamins to eat 32:11 - Can you eat liver during pregnancy? 34:40 - How to make liver palatable 39:57 - Pregnancy Vegetarian 48:27 - What foods to emphasize and avoid for pregnancy 57:50 - Continue to learn with Lily Items mentioned: Lily's Books Lily's online course on gestatinal diabetes Lily's Website To learn more about Lily and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/215 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could you be overtraining? Estimates conclude that up to 60% of competitive athletes overtrain at some point in their career, however, overtraining can affect anyone. DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into progressive overload and how it relates to overtraining and functional overreaching. They explain the symptoms related to overtraining and how it can affect anyone. Futhermore, they discuss how acute chronic workload ratio and tracking can be used to understand if you are experiencing overtraining syndrome, and the key to optimizing performance: recovery. Let’s tune in! Coba Board Discount: Feeling your back or knees instead of your Glutes? Try the Coba Board Plus. With the architecture of the board and the different levels of resistance, you’ll be able to fire up those Glutes without injuring yourself! Use code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:51 - What is progressive overload & how it relates to overtraining 02:36 - What is functional overreaching? 05:29 - Consequences of overtraining symptoms & who it affects 08:57 - Acute chronic workload ratio 10:04 - How tracking can be important? 15:38 - Recover to elevate your performance Watch Episode 214 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/214 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could your feet be related to your low back pain? Ben, functional exercise specialist, briefly describes his journey through transitioning towards going barefoot. Explaining the biology simply and briefly, Ben explains how a barefoot shoe can help your back pain, who barefoot shoes are for, and the role of barefoot shoes in sport. He explains how long it may take for significant changes in foot function to be seen and why research uses big toe flexor strength as a measure of foot strength. Ben dives into orthotics, arch support, and how you can progress to running in barefoot shoes. Providing research, he provides insight on recent perspective regarding footwear, especially regarding immediate improvements in balance. Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: Have you trained your feet? DocJen is introducing her brand new 14-day barefoot mini-course that comprises 10-minute videos that assess the foot and ankle complex, how it works together and why you might be falling into specific pain patterns. Each week will end with a solid flow of exercises to help understand your bare feet and get them working and moving again. Our feet are our foundation, affecting the Achilles, knee, hips, and lower back. Join us and strengthen those feet! Use code “TOB” at checkout for a special discount! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn in this Interview with Ben Le Vesconte: 2:34 - What led Ben into going Barefoot 8:38 - How might a barefoot shoe help you back pain 11:27 - Is there a transition period into barefoot shoes 14:54 - High Arches? Can you play a sport with barefoot shoes 17:11 - How long until you can see significant changes when wearing barefoot 18:47 - Why use big toe flexor strength to measure foot strength? 19:37 - Can you wear orthotics with your barefoot shoes? Should you wear orthotics at all? 23:47 -Do you need arch support? 28:04 -From walking to running barefoot - how to progress? 30:55 - From heel STRIKE to Heel STROKE 31:23 - Developing research on footwear 33:09 - Progressive overloading for shin splints 37:39 - Should kids wear VivoBarefoot shoes 39:30 - How VivoBarefoot shoes helps with balance immediately 41:46 - Check out VivoHealth Items mentioned: VivoBarefoot's Instagram VivoBarefoot - Use code 'TOB' at checkout To learn more about Ben and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/213 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feeling tingling or numbness around the neck area? Been diagnosed with a herniation? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the different types of herniations, where it’s most prevalent around the neck, what symptoms correlate with the diagnosis, and contributing factors to the nerve-related symptoms. They explain nuances surrounding the herniation diagnosis, debunk myths about neck herniations and nerve-related symptoms, and provide their best tips to navigating your symptoms at home. Tune in! Barefoot Mini Course: Have you trained your feet? DocJen is introducing her brand new 14-day barefoot mini course that comprises 10 minute videos that assess the foot and ankle complex, how it works together and why you might be falling into specific pain patterns. Each week will end with a solid flow of exercises to help understand your bare feet and get them working and moving again. Our feet are our foundation, affecting the achilles, knee, hips, and lower back. Join us and strengthen those feet! You can even grab a speicial discount using code OPTIMAL10 at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:31 - Where do people experience disc herniations most? 06:10 - Is stretching with herniations the best? 08:47 - Anatomy of the spinal vertebrae 11:56 - Nerve related symptoms & seeing a physical therapist 14:30 - Contributing factors to cervical disc herniation 16:50 - How to set up your neck for success 20:02 - How to promote stability 22:08 -How targeting below the neck can help the neck 26:07 - Breathing against resistance 27:13 - Shoulder blade awareness 27:47 - What did Dr. Dom’s dad do for his cervical herniation Watch Episode 212 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/212 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can essential oils help digestion, detoxification, and recovery? We have Jodi Cohen, functional practitioner, author, and and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, on to discuss the science and research behind essential oils. After Jodi unveils her journey through her passion for essential oil, she discusses how impactful essential oils can be on the vagus nerve, and therefore the rest, digest, and recover parasympathetic nervous system. She provides research on its effects on anxiety, depression and migraines, and how it plays a role in combatting mental health issues. Furthermore, she shares her oil blends: parasympathetic, lymphatic, circulation, and histamine balance, and the most optimal way of using essential oils. Finally, Jodi describes how oil pulling can be beneficial in preventing infections. Learn more about effective use of essential oil! Join the Barefoot Mini Course! Have you trained your feet? DocJen is introducing her brand new 14-day barefoot mini course that comprises 10 minute videos that assess the foot and ankle complex, how it works together and why you might be falling into specific pain patterns. Each week will end with a solid flow of exercises to help understand your bare feet and get them working and moving again. Our feet are our foundation, affecting the achilles, knee, hips, and lower back. Join us and strengthen those feet! You can even grab a speicial discount using code OPTIMAL10 at checkout! What You Will Learn in this Interview with Jodi Cohen: 2:47 - Why did Jodi get involved with essential oils? 5:08 - How does oil help high cortisol levels 7:56 - How essential oils help mental health 13:00 - Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy, migraines, depression 16:25 - Prescription model for vagus nerve stimulation 17:59 - Oil combinations for morning vs night 18:51 - Circulation Oils 24:30 - Is topically applying essential oils better? 25:51 - Marketing for essential oils 29:09 - What is oil pulling? 31:00 - Essential oils for allergies 32:53 - Learn more about Jodi Items mentioned: Boost Your Brain Mini Course Joden's Book: Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body Vibrant Blue Oils To learn more about Jodi and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/211 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.