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The Optimal Body

The Optimal Body

By Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni

Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
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10 | Got Knee Pain? Get Strong At Every Angle

The Optimal BodyMay 06, 2020

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349 | Fitness Changes & Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Brianna Battles

349 | Fitness Changes & Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Brianna Battles

Itching to exercise post-partum but have been told to wait? Or, wanting to exercise as a beginner and pregnant? We dive into how Brianna found passion in helping new mothers post-partum and through pregnancy with their fitness journeys. We dive into whether exercise is harmful during oreganacy and post-partum, post-partum expectations related to return to exercise, whether you need to avoid core exercises, and considerations related to running and jumping! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in This Interview with Brianna Battles:

3:55 - What got Brianna interested in fitness for pregnancy 

9:40 - “I’m pregnant now what?” Is exercise bad?

16:30 - Should you stop core exercises?

21:40 - Low or no energy but itching to move? How to navigate it?

26:20 - What to focus on in the first couple of weeks post-partum?

30:00 - Markets for readiness to return to exercise

35:30 - Rule of thumb to support your body for running and jumping

40:30 - From couch potato to fitness while pregnant 

44:05 - Learn more with Brianna.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


To learn more about this episode⁠ ⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/349


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!

Mar 25, 202446:42
348 | Should You Do Cool Downs? What is the Best Technique?

348 | Should You Do Cool Downs? What is the Best Technique?

Do you cool-down? At times, cool-downs feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically cooling down the body to prepare the body for optimal recovery, addressing how to appropriately use breath and movement after exercise to kickstart that rest, digest, and recovery state. Let’s dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

2:20 - Why cool-down? Passive vs Active Cool-down.

5:40 - Research around cool-downs. 

9:00 - Choosing your best cool-down.

10:00 - How to foam roll effectively.

11:19 - How to use research to inform your movement practices.


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 18, 202413:54
347 | Fevers, Eczema and Poop with Naturopathic Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell

347 | Fevers, Eczema and Poop with Naturopathic Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell

Struggling to navigate your kid's fever, eczema, or poop concerns? “If you’re putting that steroid cream on, that is just a bandaid.” We have Dr Elana Roumell, a doctor and naturopath specializing in paediatric, to address when to conventional and herbal medicine for fevers, specifically Tyenol and Ibuprofen, and her top herbal medicine recommendations. Then, she dives into the world of excema, discussing nutrition considerations and how to care for the manifestations of excema. Finally, Dr. Elana dives into how to read your kid's poop! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Elana Roumell:

4:21 - Why naturopathic Paediatrics.

9:44 - How to tell how bad your fever is & when to turn to herbal medicine?

23:44 - What does it mean if there are rapid changes in internal body temperature?

26:30 - When or when not to use Tylenol and Ibuprofen.

30:20 - Nutrition for Excema. 

35:35 - When to use a steroid creams for Exzema.

37:37 - Natural type creams for baby Exzema.

41:43 - Speaking about poop… 

46:50 - Learn more with Dr. Elana.


To learn more about this episode ⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/347⁠⁠


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!

Mar 11, 202452:22
346 | Should You Be Doing Warm Ups? What's Effective? What's Not?

346 | Should You Be Doing Warm Ups? What's Effective? What's Not?

Do you warm-up? At times, warm-ups feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically warming up the body to prepare for the upcoming movement, how to appropriately activate the body before exercise sessions, whether stretching is really that bad before movement, and how you can optimize your warm-ups for injury prevention. Let’s dive in!


Join Our Move 2 Improve Challenge

Combine strength and HIIT with our deep core work and mobility to understand how you can begin moving optimally for YOU! Curated for EVERYONE with modifications or progressions, especially if you're pregnant or want to build back that strength post-partum - DocJen has got you! Let's focus on that top-end Strength & Power to build strong healthy joints in less than 30 minutes a day! We've got educational webinars from different health specialists and the ability to win prizes as well! Receive an exclusive bonus for you as our podcast listener by plugging in 'OPTIMAL20" Join Us Here!


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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

2:30 - Do warm-ups prevent injury.

5:00 - Research around warm-ups. 

6:41 - Physiology behind passive warm-ups.

8:30 - How to actively warm up.

11:45 - Warm-ups and injury prevention

14:00 - Can you stretch before workouts?

16:00 - Are we sure we shouldn’t stretch before workouts?

18:50 - Example warm-up: how to warm up for a lower body strength workout 


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 04, 202425:17
345 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause

345 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause

#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives deep into hormones, nutritional, and training considerations during the menstruating phase of life, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Dr. Stacy explains Amenorrhea, nutritional considerations during and post-exercise, and how eating times affect hormones and recovery. Dr. Stacy deciphers nutrition and training considerations throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle and her top recommendations to getting your period back. Then, Dr. Stacy dives into the fad trends women should avoid, and research generalizability and transferability to women. She discusses the world of menopause and how hormonal changes affect physiological metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep, lean muscle mass, bone density, mood, and overall health. In spite of these physiological metrics, Dr. Stacy addresses optimizing recovery before, during, and after menopause. Finally, she provides a brief scope into the current research she is undergoing with WHOOP.  Learn about nutrition and training from puberty to menopause.

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Join Our Move 2 Improve Challenge

Combine strength and HIIT with our deep core work and mobility to understand how you can begin moving optimally for YOU! Curated for EVERYONE with modifications or progressions, especially if you're pregnant or want to build back that strength post-partum - DocJen has got you! Let's focus on that top-end Strength & Power to build strong healthy joints in less than 30 minutes a day! We've got educational webinars from different health specialists and the ability to win prizes as well! From now until the 3rd of March, you can receive a discount along with an exclusive bonus for you as our podcast listener by plugging in 'OPTIMAL10" Join Us Here!


What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Stacy Sims:

3:48 - Dr. Stacy’s Passion

5:25 - Why may your menstrual period stop?

10:35 - Eating for exercise.

15:00 - Eating with your cycle.

18:00 - How to get your period back. 

22:00 - Are low-carb diets bad for women?

24:45 - Menopause: can you fast?

27:00 - Repercussions of male-only data 

28:32 - Trends to stay away from.

32:00 - Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

34:50 - Training with menopause. 

42:00 - How do you define high intensity for you?

47:00 - Learn more with Dr. Stacy


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/345⁠


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!

Feb 26, 202451:03
344 | Mobility During the Trimesters of Pregnancy

344 | Mobility During the Trimesters of Pregnancy

In this episode, we delve into essential exercises and tips tailored to each trimester of pregnancy to support optimal mobility, stability, and overall well-being for expectant mothers. In the first trimester, we empower you with the hallmarks of mobility, as well as the importance of breathwork with pelvic floor awareness. In the second trimester, we address how you can work around the new sensations you are experiencing and what it means to focus on strength and stability as a signal of protection and resiliency to the brain. Finally, in the third trimester, we dive into intuition and relaxation, ensuring you move and modify movement throughout the trimester. Let's dive in!


Join Our Move 2 Improve Challenge

Combine strength and HIIT with our deep core work and mobility to understand how you can begin moving optimally for YOU! Curated for EVERYONE with modifications or progressions, especially if you're pregnant or want to build back that strength post-partum - DocJen has got you! Let's focus on that top-end Strength & Power to build strong healthy joints in less than 30 minutes a day! We've got educational webinars from different health specialists and the ability to win prizes as well! From now until the 23rd of February, you can receive an early bird discount along with an exclusive bonus for you as our podcast listener by plugging in 'OPTIMAL10" Join Us Here!


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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

5:05 - Tips For First Trimester & Top 5 Mobility Exercises

9:00 - Symptoms During the Second Trimester 

11:30 - Breathwork & Pelvic Floor Awareness

15:08 - Top Stability Exercises For The Second Trimester

20:20 - Two Additional Mobility Exercises To Consider For The Second Trimester

22:10 - Third Trimester Exercise Considerations: Pelvic Floor Relaxation


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feb 19, 202429:47
343 | Let us Re-Introduce Ourselves

343 | Let us Re-Introduce Ourselves

Welcome to our re-introduction. We're diving into where it all started, describing DocJen and Dr. Dom's paths to physical therapy and how they met! With fun facts, they expand beyond the initial dates and how their relationship flourished. Speaking into the impact of COVID, they hone in on how they navigated their business and how they paved the path towards creating their app - Jen Health. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠DocJen & Dr. Dom:

5:06 - How DocJen and Dr. Dom got into Physical Therapy.

12:45 - Jen’s fun facts!

16:40 - Dom’s fun facts!

20:20 - How DocJen and Dr. Dom met.

34:10 - Life beyond the dates.

35:53 - COVID & The Business

39:05 - The birth of The Optimal Body

40:00 - Gaps in Social Media and Expanding the Business

46:06 - Special offer into our App: Jen Health


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this episode and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/343


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!

Feb 12, 202448:17
342 | Does Electrical Stimulation for Pain Help? A Look Into TENs Units

342 | Does Electrical Stimulation for Pain Help? A Look Into TENs Units

Have you tried TENs? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. They dive into how it affects the body to reduce pain in the short-term, potential contraindications, and critically analyze the research that has been done on TENs. Finally, they discuss its use during labour and how it can facilitate pain management temporarily. Let's dive into all things TENs!

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**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:

02:00 - What are TENS and how does it affect our body/work?

5:20 - Contradictions

6:08 - How do TENs affect lower back pain?

8:36 - A 2017 Study

10:35 - A 2022 Study with back exercises

11:11 - A 2010 Review

14:15 - Limitations of the study

16:11 - TENS & Labour?


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Feb 05, 202417:45
341 | The Power of Breathwork to Release Stress, Relieve Pain and Heal with Samantha Skelly

341 | The Power of Breathwork to Release Stress, Relieve Pain and Heal with Samantha Skelly

Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed?  - What if something as simple as breathwork self-healed? A tool constantly overlooked, but within us, is our breath. Samantha dives into her story about breathwork and how her first experiences changed her mental and bodily state. In addition to diving into the science of how breathwork can be a primary determinant of the state your nervous system is in, Samantha provides you with solutions to integrate breathwork when you're busy or stressed, types of breath practices for different events in your life, the optimal frequency for breathwork, and what it means to truly pause. Finally, she dives into how you can begin teaching breathwork at an early age and the impact this has on the younger generation. Let's dive in!


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What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Samantha Skelly⁠⁠⁠:

3:33 - How did Sam become interested in breathwork

11:04 What does it mean to shift the nervous system?

15:00 - Busy or stressed? How to use our breath to self-heal?

19:07 Are there different breath techniques for different life events?

26:25 Frequency of breathwork to self-heal

32:03 Here’s why you need to take 5 minutes of breathwork!

36:56 How to utilise the concept of “pause.”

39:55 How can a parent utilize breathwork with their children


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samantha Skelly and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode341⁠⁠


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!

Jan 29, 202444:42
340 | Our Top Tips to Improve Wrist & Elbow Health & Reduce Pain

340 | Our Top Tips to Improve Wrist & Elbow Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into all things wrist health! DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the potential causes of wrist pain, the role of the elbow in wrist health and the best exercises to help optimize that wrist-elbow complex, considering compensation, the nervous system, and the range of motion. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience in the wrists! 

Jen Health Discount:

Try something different. If you've been told to "stay away," "stop [x]," "try [x] and it has not worked," we're taking you back to the basics and back to the science. Jen Health was created so that you don't have to think but just show up from 5-15 minutes a day to work on your deep core, and functional mobility, and to understand stability and control through movement as yes, all these factors are staples to target exercises for a specific pain point. Educating you - the what and the why covered! This week only, take advantage of our massive discount of $159. You get all our plans for a full year of 11 plans for different plans with multiple phases, monthly webinars to continue your education and have your answers to your questions, as well as community! Click here to ⁠get access to the discount⁠!


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

02:10 - Common diagnosis, symptoms and Anatomy of the wrist & elbow.

04:25 - Potential causes of your pain & Dr. Dom’s mom’s elbow journey

10:30 - Exercises to optimise your foot health.

06:48 - Wrist pain during resistance training?

09:20 - Nervous System Considerations.

15:22 - Are you ignoring your wrist health?

19:05 - Optimising elbow rotation health.


Previous episodes you may be interested in:


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode340/

Jan 22, 202422:51
339 | Reshaping the Wellness Landscape to Improve Your Health with Dr Jonathan Leary

339 | Reshaping the Wellness Landscape to Improve Your Health with Dr Jonathan Leary

Here's a different date idea - What if you and your partner got together to optimize your physiology? Join us as we explore Dr. Jonathan's career and how he birthed the world's first social health club. We dive into the concept of integrative wellbeing and shed light on the Social Wellness Club. We confront the question of why healthy activities often carry a stigma, and what it means to challenge societal perceptions and explore the barriers preventing positive lifestyle choices. By ensuring accessibility for everyone, Dr Jonathan describes the strategies employed to make the Social Wellness Club approachable to a diverse audience and breaks down the idea of participating in seemingly "stressful" self-care experiences. We redefine food choices and re-evaluate the concept of self-care through remedy place.


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Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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.


LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!


What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr Jonathan Leary:

3:30 - Inspiration behind Dr. Jonathan’s Career

15:00 - Where does the power come from when introducing an integrative wellness approach?

18:39 - What is different about the social wellness club?

21:36 - Why is doing healthy things stigmatised?

24:55 - Social Wellness Club promise.

27:20 - How do we make Social Wellness Club approachable to everyone?

36:24 - Why take part in “stressful” self-care experiences?

40:17 - Should we define our food choices?

43:55 - The power of consciousness and body signals.

45:52 - How had Remedy Place helped people?

49:33 - Learn more about Remedy Place.


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Dr Jonathan Leary and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode339⁠


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!

Jan 15, 202451:36
338 | Our Top Tips to Improve Foot & Ankle Health & Reduce Pain

338 | Our Top Tips to Improve Foot & Ankle Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the Foot and Ankle! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of foot and ankle pain, the role of footwear in foot health and the best exercises to help optimize that foot-ankle complex. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience. 

VivoBarefoot Discount:

Something that can surprisingly affect the health of our hamstrings is what we wear on our feet. It challenges the whole back-side chain to work through its full range of motion.

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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.

LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

5:19 - Causes of foot and ankle pains

7:28 - Are we anti-conventional shoes?

10:30 - Exercises to optimise your foot health

13:00 - How do supportive shoes affect walking?

14:07 - Exercises to optimise your ankle health

15:00 - Going Barefoot more often

17:30 - Our Foot and Ankle Plan


Previous episodes you may be interested in:

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode338/

Jan 08, 202419:11
337 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer

337 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer

Here’s a full debrief on the science behind metabolism, weight loss, and conflictive function from the perspective of food and nutrient consumption. In this episode, Thomas DeLauer breaks down the science behind how to eat for optimal cognitive function and between stressed and relaxed states. Then, DeLauer explains the science behind fast and slow metabolism, the principle of energy flux and how metabolism changes with chronic movement compared to being sedentary. Furthermore, he discusses the role of fasting, ketones and carbohydrates, and calorie consumption to lose weight. Let's dive in!


Low Back Challenge:

Let's help your Lower Back Pain! 80-90% of individuals experience low back pain at some point. Join us as we start, provide motivation and accountability to feel something and try something new it's an on-platform challenge to prevent or damage your lower back pain with the low back plan. It's 10-15 minutes of mobility, muscle activations, and strength exercises from the hips through the trunk muscles to address underlying differences and feel something different in your lower back. Move with us on Jan 1st for 30 days and use the code ‘⁠OPTIMAL10⁠’ to get this plan for only $15.  Click ⁠here⁠ to JOIN US!

 

What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Thomas DeLauer:

3:06 - What set Thomas on the path of healthcare and nutrition?

5:53 - What is Cognitive Nutrition?

8:00 - Principles on how to eat to support your cognition.

10:30 - Foods to optimize cognitive nutrition.

14:50 - Preparing for a big event: Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility.

21:22 - Fast vs Slow Metabolism: What does it mean to "Speed Up" your metabolism?

28:08 - How to lose weight appropriately by optimizing your metabolic flux: Metabolic Flux and Burning Fat.

33:35 - How to measure caloric demands without counting calories?

41:22 - Psychology of Lifestyle Changes: Willpower, All-or-nothing Mentality.

50:45 - Learn more with Thomas!


To learn more about Thomas DeLauer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode337


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!

Jan 01, 202452:04
336 | Our Top Tips to Improve Knee Health & Reduce Pain

336 | Our Top Tips to Improve Knee Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the knees! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of knee pain, the role of posture with regard to knee health, as well as the best exercises! By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience in the knees!

Low Back Challenge:

Let's help your Lower Back Pain! 80-90% of individuals experience low back pain at some point. Join us as we start, provide motivation and accountability to feel something and try something new it's an on-platform challenge to prevent or damage your lower back pain with the low back plan. It's 10-15 minutes of mobility, muscle activations, and strength exercises from the hips through the trunk muscles to address underlying differences and feel something different in your lower back. Move with us on Jan 1st for 30 days and use to code ‘OPTIMAL10’ to get this plan for only $15.  Click here to JOIN US!

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

06:36 - Why do we get shoulder pain?

08:23 - The importance of single leg activity

10:00 - Debunking common cues to “help knee health”

12:05 - Finding variety with Forward and/or Quadricep Dominance 

13:20 - Exercises to address  those knees! 

18:00 - Biggest predictors of knee pain risk factors + Exercise modifications.


Previous episodes you may be interested in:

  • Meniscus Pain
  • IT band syndrome
  • Knee Tendonitis
  • Osgood Schlatter
  • ACL injuries
  • Chondromalacia
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • Patellar Tracking
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Crunchy Knees/ Crepitus
  • Bakers Cyst


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode336/

Dec 25, 202320:26
335 | Why Whole30 and How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Melissa Urban

335 | Why Whole30 and How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Melissa Urban

Is Whole30 for you? In this episode with Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of Whole 30, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, exploring the intricate details of the Whole30 diet and beyond. We engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the self-experimentation versus elimination mindset, as well as the re-introduction phase of the diet taking centre stage. We dissect this crucial aspect, shedding light on the importance of reintroducing foods and the impact it can have on your overall health. Furthermore, we emphasize the significance of reading labels, uncover the hidden truths behind food labels and learn how this practice can empower you to make informed dietary choices. Then, we explore the concept of Food Freedom while still aspiring for the results of the Whole30, evaluate whether one can stick to a Whole30 diet in the long run, and dive into the accountability factor and the power of the Group Whole30 experience. Finally, we discuss creating healthy boundaries without significantly changing your relationships with others and uncover why it's crucial to speak openly about concussions. Let's dive in!


VivoBarefoot Discount:

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love ⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (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.


LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Melissa Urban⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

3:38 - Where did this concept of whole 30 come in?

6:51 - Self-experiment vs Elimination mindset?

9:30 - Re-introduction phase of the diet.

12:01 - Reading labels.

17:21 - Food Freedom while wanting the results of the whole 30.

20:38 - Can you stick to a whole30 diet?

23:17 - Accountability factor & Group Whole 30.

26:15 - Creating healthy boundaries.

29:31 - Is expressing a need selfish?

31:41 - How to create boundaries without significantly changing dynamics with others?

36:13 - Setting clear and not wishy-washy boundaries?

39:21 - Why we need to speak on concussions.

43:19 - Invisible Illnesses.

46:00 - Where can we learn more about concussions?

47:55 - Learn more from Melissa.


To learn more about Melissa Urban⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode335⁠


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!

Dec 18, 202349:32
334 | Our Top Tips to Improve Shoulder Health & Reduce Pain

334 | Our Top Tips to Improve Shoulder Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the shoulders! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of shoulder pain, the role of posture with regards to shoulder health and the the best exercises to help optimize that shoulder-shoulder blade-upper back complex. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience. 


Vital Proteins Discount:

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

3:15 - Why do we get shoulder pain?

4:49 - Shoulder Blade & Ribs

6:00 - When does posture get bad?

7:23 - Building back awareness: Rotation 

8:48 - Active Wall Rotations 

10:20 - Shoulder stretches 

11:30 - How the neck is involved 

13:00 - Getting Strong  


Previous episodes you may be interested in:


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode334/


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Dec 11, 202315:31
333 | Individualizing Yoga to Fit Your Own Body & Life with Brett Larkin

333 | Individualizing Yoga to Fit Your Own Body & Life with Brett Larkin

"When you realize anatomy is a limitation, it becomes a liberation." We have invited Brett Larkin onto The Optimal Body Podcast to discuss her evolution with the Yoga practice and to share what Yoga means for her. From setting the path with how she started Yoga, she speaks about how the principles of Yoga apply to everyday life and uses the history of Yoga to explain what Yoga intended to be and how it can be defined for you. Finally, we dive into Anatomy and what it means to advance a Yoga practice. By yielding together the science and yogic principles, Brett shares what it means to strike a balance between ego and presence whilst stretching and practising. Let's take a sneak peek into her new book - Yoga Life- in this podcast! 


VivoBarefoot Discount:

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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.


LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!⁠⁠⁠

 

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Brett Larkin⁠⁠⁠⁠:

3:00 - Why Yoga?

3:50 - How did yoga evolve for Brett?

6:39 - The principles of Yoga that apply to everyday life. 

10:28 - What is yoga? Diving into the history and where it originated from. 

20:50 - Air, Water, Fire - The triad of doshas that creates a personality

23:13 - Should you push into a stretch?

34:57 - How frequently should you practice yoga?

37:30 - Is Yoga for everyone?

41:00 - Yoga Life: How to create the perfect yoga practice for you and your life. 


To learn more about Brett Larkin⁠⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode333


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!

Dec 04, 202344:10
332 | Our Top Tips to Improve Hip Health & Reduce Pain

332 | Our Top Tips to Improve Hip Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the hips! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of hip pain and how compensatory or coordination defects play a role in the risk of the pain experience. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience. 


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VivoBarefoot Discount:

Something that can surprisingly affect the health of our hamstrings is what we wear on our feet. It challenges the whole back-side chain to work through its full range of motion.

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (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 PT Pearl:

01:55 - Past Hip-Related Podcasts

04:41 - Why do we get issues in our hips?

06:40 - Causes of hip compensations and coordination defects 

08:15 - Why tendonitis and tendinosis occur - the role of awareness 

08:50 - The role of quad-dominant postures

10:22 - Getting down on the ground

11:27 - Mobility: Hip rotation Exercises

12:43 - Coordination: Hip to Core Exercise

14:31 - Loaded Mobility: Hip Airplane

17:10 - Strength: Hip Resilience & Single Leg Stability 


Previous episodes you may be interested in:


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode332/⁠⁠

Nov 27, 202319:47
331 | The Ideal Ergonomic Office Chair to Improve Posture & Relieve Back Tension with Dr. Ashley Williams, PT, DPT

331 | The Ideal Ergonomic Office Chair to Improve Posture & Relieve Back Tension with Dr. Ashley Williams, PT, DPT

Is sitting the new smoking? Is standing better for us? We have Dr. Ashley Williams, the sitting expert, on to discuss all things sitting, standing, chairs and posture. We're getting to the root of the truths behind article claims on sitting, standing desks, treadmill desks, and how posture relates to it all. Dr. Ashley dives into how you can become good at sitting and how to support sitting to prevent tension and allow you to move optimally throughout the day. She provides perspective on standing desks and how treadmill desks affect your cognition. Furthermore, she explains the importance of breaks, pressure dispersion under your seat, and why you will be seeing the Anthros office chair in offices around the U.S. Let's dive into all things sitting and posture!

Vital Proteins Discount:

Do you love coffee? Why not add a scoop of collagen to compensate for the loss of efficient collagen production with age! We know that while our body's ⁠collagen⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠Vital Proteins⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code ‘⁠OPTIMAL15⁠‘ at checkout and get your very own Lemon Collagen peptide supplement at a discounted price by clicking ⁠here⁠!**


LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!⁠⁠

 

What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Ashley Williams:⁠⁠

4:21 - The sitting expert

4:37 - Is sitting the new smoking

17:47 - How do you become good at sitting

19:52 - What’s the best office chair?

23:54 - Should our low backs be touching the chair?

24:23 - Physioballs vs Stools vs a Chair

28:18 - Perspectives on standing desks

30:35 - Treadmill desks

32:41 - Importance of breaks

34:22 - Why are Anthros chairs functional?

37:27 - Importance of pressure dispersion on the surface you are sitting on

41:07 - Are Anthros getting into offices?

42:07 - Leading through evidence

44:07 - But posture does not always cause pain so do you need the chair?

49:22 - Investment in the office chair

53:07 - Other recommendations if Anthros is not accessible


To learn more about Dr. Ashley Williams⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode331


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!

Nov 21, 202346:38
330 | Our Top Tips to Improve Upper Back Health & Reduce Pain

330 | Our Top Tips to Improve Upper Back Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into part 3 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the upper back and what may be contributing to upper back pain. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility above and below the upper back, as well as, using external load and building resilience. Let’s dive into posture & core strength!


VivoBarefoot Discount:

Something that can surprisingly affect the health of our hamstrings is what we wear on our feet. It challenges the whole back-side chain to work through its full range of motion.

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love ⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (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.


Watch Episode 330 on Youtube


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

3:15 - Structure of thoracic spine  + it’s mobility demands 

5:07 - Joint by joint method 

6:10 - Core strength - no back pain?

10:35 - Using external devices to help your thoracic health. 

11:40 - Upper back in a hinge movement

14:36 - Overhead press

16:38 - Back Cues for a better squat@

20:00 - Thoracic Mobility: passive, active and loaded mobility 

25:37 - Posture and Breath 


Previous episodes you may be interested in:


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode330/⁠⁠

Nov 13, 202330:39
329 | Applying Body Building Principles to Optimize Health for Everyone with Justin Mihaly

329 | Applying Body Building Principles to Optimize Health for Everyone with Justin Mihaly

“There’s a very fine line between bodybuilding and just complete neglect of health," says Justin Mihaly. In this episode, Bodybuilder, Justin Mihaly dives into where his interest in bodybuilding stemmed from. By mapping out the toxic culture around body-building and mental health, Justin hones in on the benefits of bodybuilding principles that can be carried over into normal life. He touches base with the aesthetic conversation as it ties into the body positivity movement and why heavy lifting is important. From anger, to self-approval to wanting to make a difference through bodybuilding, Justin dives into some interesting perspectives and insights around bodybuilding culture on how its narrative transfers into normal life.


Mobility Foundations Challenge Started Today! 

If you know you need mobility in your body, you have consistent aches and pain, or you're experiencing a restriction or plateau with your lifts, you need to set your mobility foundation to free up what you’re feeling so that you move better and have less pain. We’ll progressively advance you through all 4 stages of mobility to help you gain long-term results and kick-start a healthy movement journey. With a new intention every week, you will also gain access to weekly webinars with DocJen and the opportunity to win prizes! Use code “OPTIMAL20” at check out to get 20 dollars off! It’s only 3-8 mins a day, so join us ⁠here⁠!

LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!

 

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Justin Mihaly:⁠

04:26 - Why bodybuilding?

08:31 - Downsides of Bodybuilding

18:27 - The aesthetic conversation - how Justin approaches the body positivity movement.

24:36 - Are there health benefits from Bodybuilding?

34:04 - Importance of lifting heavy

35:48 - Changing the narrative on heavy lifting will cause pain

39:05 - Transiting from bodybuilding to community work

41:55 - Learn more with Justin 


To learn more about Justin Mihaly⁠⁠:⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode329


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!

Nov 06, 202343:17
328 | Our Top Tips to Improve Neck Health & Reduce Pain

328 | Our Top Tips to Improve Neck Health & Reduce Pain

Tune into part 2 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the neck, what may be contributing to neck pain, as well as the current research on degeneration around the neck. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility above and below the beck, as well as, using external load and building resilience.


DISCOUNTED PRICE: Mobility Foundations Challenge is out! 

Early bird did end, but as a podcast listener, you can get an additional $10 off which gets you back into the early bird price bracket! We’re using the month of November to dial back into our movement foundations with the Mobility Foundations Challenge. We’ll progressively advance you through all 4 stages of mobility to help you gain long-term results and kick-start a healthy movement journey. With a new intention every week, you will also gain access to weekly webinars with DocJen and the opportunity to win prizes! Use code “OPTIMAL” at checkout to get that extra discount! It’s only 3-8 mins a day, so join us ⁠here⁠!

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Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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 PT Pearl:

02:22 - Insight into the anatomy of the neck

04:28 - Why do we feel pain higher up in the neck?

05:35 - Movements of the neck

10:29 - Insight into research: Yes, 20-year-olds can present degeneration in the neck on an MRI

13:51 - Should you target neck exercises or look above and below the problem area?

16:50 - Exercises to try

30:15 - It is important to get strong In the body!


Previous episodes you may be interested in:


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode328/⁠⁠

Oct 30, 202331:31
327 | Understanding Hormone Health & Regaining Balance with Julia Glanz

327 | Understanding Hormone Health & Regaining Balance with Julia Glanz

Feel like you’ve tried everything, from working out to eating healthy, and still have little to no results? Listen to the interview with Julia Glanz – registered dietician, strength and conditioning coach, speed and agility coach, and former D1 athlete for soccer – as she enlightens us on what might be the true cause and what it means to balance hormones.  Tune in as Julia explains how stress levels can affect your weight loss progress as well as the power of dialling back. Lastly, Julia goes over how FAD diets affect hormonal balance, the importance of carbohydrate availability, protein recommendations, and how hormonal profiles fluctuate through premenopause and menopause. This podcast is full of juicy education. Get your pens and paper out because you will WANT to take notes!


EARLY BIRD: Mobility Foundations Challenge is out! 

We’re using the month of November to dial back into our movement foundations with the Mobility Foundations Challenge. We’ll progressively advance you through all 4 stages of mobility to help you gain long-term results and kick-start a healthy movement journey. With a new intention every week, you will also gain access to weekly webinars with DocJen and the opportunity to win prizes! Use code “OPTIMAL” at check out to get an extra discount on top of the early bird! It’s only 3-8 mins a day, so join us here!


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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Julia Glanz:

0:52 - What does hormonal health mean?

10:41 - What is the ideal goal when it comes to hormonal health?

14:48 - Hormone testing.

21:14 - FAD Diets, Fasting, and women’s health.

27:37 How do we know how much protein we need?

33:35 - The carbohydrate conversations.

40:30 - Is there a way to best support your health during your menstrual cycle?

47:10 - Following a strength program for females.

49:50 Key components of ageing health in females.

55:55 - Join the waitlist for Julia’s new course! 


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Glanz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode327


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!

Oct 23, 202357:01
326 | Our Tips to Avoid & Improve Low Back Pain
Oct 16, 202332:06
325 | How Float Therapy Helps Improve Stress, Chronic Pain and Mineral Deficiencies with Maxwell Casa

325 | How Float Therapy Helps Improve Stress, Chronic Pain and Mineral Deficiencies with Maxwell Casa

Ever heard of Float therapy? Sensory Deprivation?  In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding float therapy, its benefits, what it means to open up your magnesium stores, and the intriguing impact of sensory deprivation on our health with Maxwell Casa. Imagine immersing yourself in a tranquil, weightless space where you float effortlessly in a high-density magnesium solution. We explore its potential to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Uncovering the effects of eliminating external stimuli, we dive into how this can positively influence our mental and physical health. Then, we delve into the advantages of transdermal magnesium versus the oral form, along with the symptoms of magnesium deficiency. We break down the ideal dose and frequency to maximize its benefits and whether it is advisable for pregnant women! Let's dive in!


What You Will Learn In This Interview with Maxwell Casa

04:59 -What is float therapy?

07:31 - What is sensory deprivation and its impact on our health?

10:31 - How did Max get involved with Floating therapy?

14:31 - Experiences during sensory deprivation

17:06 - Top 3 benefits of floating therapy

20:33 - Benefit of transdermal magnesium vs oral magnesium

24:06 - Symptoms of magnesium deficiency

25:41 - Dose and frequency for float therapy to see benefits

28:02 - Contraindications with pregnancy

30:41 - Can you consume too much magnesium?

33:57 - Epsom Salt

33:11 - Explore more with Maxwell Casa


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maxwell Casa⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode325


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!

Oct 09, 202338:50
324 | Peroneal Tendinitis: Pain on the Outside of your Ankle?

324 | Peroneal Tendinitis: Pain on the Outside of your Ankle?

Been diagnosed with Peroneal Tendinitis? Or experiencing pain on the outside of your ankles? DocJen and Dr. Dom have got you covered in this episode explaining what the peroneals are, their function within the feet and ankle complex, who is affected most by Peroneal Tendinitis, and what is actually contributing to your symptoms. Believe it or not, it may not be what the 'itis' suffix suggests! Therefore, tune in to learn more about how it is a tendinosis injury as well as how you can begin to address your symptoms through a 5-step protocol! Let's dive in!


Barefoot Mini-Course:

Experiencing aches, pains, and niggles in your feet and ankles. Join the Barefoot Mini-Course as it contains all the tools you need to assess what could be contributing to your aches and pains and what exercises are best for you to address those limitations! With educational videos, a workbook, and lifetime access, you will begin to feel something different and work towards your movement goals faster! Use code OPTIMAL to get 20% off the course at checkout by clicking here!


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

1:50 - Anatomy: What are the peroneal?

3:13 - Function: What do the peroneals do?

4:43 - Pathology: Who is affected and what is happening internally?

5:30 - Is it really tendonitis?

14:30 - Rehab: Stretch, Mobilize, Strengthen, Re-gain Proprioception


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode324/⁠⁠

Oct 02, 202323:38
323 | Overcoming Chronic Pain with Ashleigh Di Lello

323 | Overcoming Chronic Pain with Ashleigh Di Lello

We go back to 13 years of age when Ashleigh Di Lello describes her experience with her first health scare and walks us through the road to getting her health back when the works of the medical system failed to competently support her health journey. Then, she dives into her second health scare, speaking into chronic pain science and how the nervous system was shifted through these traumatic health experiences. By manipulating her mindset, she speaks into the brain behind the pain and how she used principles of bio-emotional healing to battle setbacks and progressions through her pain journey. Unlock top tips as you tune into Ashleigh's story.


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**Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund.


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Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!

 

What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashleigh Di Lello

03:02 - The journey from 13 years old.

08:06 - The road to getting health back: food and the immune system

11:44 - The second struggle: a failed hip surgery

17:40 - Pain knowledge back then vs. now

22:50 - Is pain all the in head?

26:47 - Bioemotional Healing & Taking Power Back

33:21 - How long will it take to get out of chronic pain?

38:44 - Battling progression vs. setbacks with pain

42:58 - How to experience bio-emotional healing?


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Ashleigh Di Lello and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode323


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!

Sep 25, 202345:45
322 | High Hamstring Strains: Pain Under The Butt

322 | High Hamstring Strains: Pain Under The Butt

Are you struggling with pain under the butt? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into this overuse injury that often affects hypermobile individuals or anyone who encounters a lot of deceleration, such as athletes. As they describe the anatomy involved in high hamstring strains or proximal hamstring tendinopathy, they dive into contributing factors and dive into the four stages of rehabilitation based on clinical case studies and their clinical experience as doctors of physical therapy. Tune in to learn more!


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Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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.


LMNT Discount Code:

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

1:36 - What is high hamstring strain?

2:40 - How does it come about?

5:44 - Who is at risk?

7:44 - Phases of rehabilitation

9:00 - First phase for Rehab

11:04 - Second phase of rehab

14:21 - Third Phase of rehab

16:01 - Fourth Phase of rehab

19:00 - Pain tolerance during rehab

21:50 - What does the research say about weak links associated with high hamstring strain?


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode322/⁠⁠

Sep 18, 202325:58
321 | Using NAD+ to Improve Healthspan & Longetivity with Dr. She

321 | Using NAD+ to Improve Healthspan & Longetivity with Dr. She

Have you heard of taking NAD+ for longevity? We have Dr. She to break down what NAD+ is and its essential role in energy, inflammation, and oxidative stress. With a particular emphasis on aging and longevity, Dr. She discusses signs of aging, whether aging can be reversed, and how the Vitality Boost product contains everything you need to optimize your energy and balance within the body. Finally, Dr. She speaks into the details of NAD and Vitamin D supplementation, how NAD+ can support pregnancy and lactation, whether supplementation can replace a 'healthy' lifestyle, and how testing and medical care can be more affordable. Let's dive in!


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What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠Dr. She

02:10 - What got Dr. She involved in Medicine

05:26 - Why does Dr. She go down the research route vs. clinical practice?

06:36 - Why did Dr. She choose to focus on aging and longevity?

09:26 - Signs of aging

11:21 - Can we reverse these aging processes?

15:03 - How to consistently test affordability?

19:18 - Is optimizing NAD going to matter if you live an "unhealthy" lifestyle

25:41 - What is special about Vitality Boost vs. other NAD: supplements

29:54 - Using NAD to Optimize Pregnancy

34:53 - Dosage, Frequency, and How You Can Supplement NAD!

38:43 - What to take along with NAD+

46:04 - The medical system & parenting


To learn more about Dr. She and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode321⁠


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!

Sep 11, 202352:32
320 | Do I Have Overactive Quads?

320 | Do I Have Overactive Quads?

Are you struggling with tight quads? Perhaps you feel everything in your quads? DocJen and Dr. Dom speak into tight and overactive quadriceps, explaining its possible root cause, it’s relevance to coordination during exercise, and how you can begin to address it! Let’s dive in!


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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

3:21 - Why you’re getting tight or overactive quadriceps 

7:44 - How do we address it?

9:30 - Working with the Squat

12:09 - Progressing from mobility to strength 

13:23 - Tightness might not mean Strength & using external feedback

16:17 - Hinge vs Squat  

17:28 - Single leg drills


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode320/


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Sep 04, 202320:35
319 | Breaking Down Rehab Science with Dr. Tom Walters

319 | Breaking Down Rehab Science with Dr. Tom Walters

From pain to passive treatment to posture to bad movement to education, Dr. Tom Walters takes a deep dive into pain. Dr. Walters explains how to identify when your pain needs to be checked out and what kind of pain may be appropriate for tissue adaptation. He explains the 6 types of pains we can experience, the importance of language when it comes to addressing pain, whether things can be 'fixed' through rehabilitation, and the role of posture when it comes to movement. By honing in on education. Dr. Tom Walters exposes the truths and debunks the myths around pain, teaching you how to decipher between types of pain to get the appropriate help you need. Let's dive in!


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What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Tom Walters⁠

06:21 - What was the goal for the Rehab Science?

07:10 - How to make a program that helps the masses?

12:53 - How do you know if your pain should be checked out?

15:50 - Should you continue with pain during rehab?

20:08 - Understanding Pain

21:08 - Debunking terms to describe pains

25:58 - Should you need to come back to get something “fixed”?

33:05 - Symptom modifying interventions

34:27 - Does posture matter?

37:43 - Are some movements bad?

41:27 - Educating Patients

45:06 - Where can you buy “Rehab Science”


To learn more about ⁠Dr. Tom Walters⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode319⁠


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!

Aug 28, 202348:33
318 | What To Do About Turf Toe

318 | What To Do About Turf Toe

By popular request, DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Turf Toe and what is happening within the body during this diagnosis. They explore who is most affected and what types of activities exacerbate the risk of turf toe. Then, they dive into how turf toe is diagnosed based on three grades and how this affects rehabilitation, describing exercises and tips you can try. Let us dive in!


WE START TODAY: Pelvic Floor Foundations Course

You can still join the pelvic floor foundations course. For being a part of our podcast family, use code 'OPTIMAL' to get an extra discount at checkout. It's a 15-day educational course that will take you 8-15 minutes a day, educating you on what the pelvic floor is and how to use the pelvic floor functionality throughout life. You'll receive access to educational resources, a workbook, an automated calendar, daily accountability, support, and a private call with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist. And, you automatically get entered into a prize draw when you sign up! BONUS: lifetime access to this course. ⁠Join us!⁠


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Your preventative tool to getting Turf Toe!

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout to get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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 PT Pearl:

02:13 -  What is happening with turf toe?

05:12 - Who is affected the most ?

06:49 - Grades of turf toe & the use of ice 

12:11 - Grade 1 and Grade 2 Injuries - Phases of rehabilitation 

17:42 - How to explore what YOU need

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode318/

Aug 21, 202319:27
317 | Myths vs Facts about Diastasis Recti with Antony Lo

317 | Myths vs Facts about Diastasis Recti with Antony Lo

Can non-pregnant individuals have Diastasis Recti? Antony Lo takes a deep dive into all things core, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor. By describing the medical definition for diastasis recti, he highlights how it can affect anyone but is most commonly presented amongst those who are pregnant. He highlights the degree to which diastasis recti is “normal,” myths surrounding core, movement and how it relates to diastasis recti, as well as what rehabilitation may include. Finally, he briefly delves into function over appearance and what it means to load the body for adaptation. Let’s dive in!


DISCOUNT: Pelvic Floor Foundations Course

It's early bird pricing this week only (ends 07/11). For being a part of our podcast family, use code 'OPTIMAL' to get an extra discount, on top of the discounted price, at checkout. It's a 15-day educational course that will take you 8-15 minutes a day, educating you on what the pelvic floor is and how to use the pelvic floor functionality throughout life. You'll receive access to educational resources, a workbook, an automated calendar, daily accountability, support, and a private call with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist. And, you automatically get entered into a prize draw when you sign up! BONUS: lifetime access to this course. Join us!


LMNT Discount Code:

Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signaling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavors as you stay hydrated! Get Your Free Gift!

 

What You Will Learn In This Interview with Antony Lo

04:13 - What is Diastasis Recti?

07:00 - Do all pregnant women experience Diastasis Recti?

08:34 - Who else is affected by Diastasis Recti?

11:20 - Do you need to exercise the core during pregnancy?

14:30 - Myths around Diastasis Recti.

20:00 - Reality between training for aesthetics

21:55 - Is all exercise safe for diastasis Recti?

27:57 - What does it mean to “close the gap”?

32:05 - What is the best way to approach core training?

39:15 - Five finger gap: aesthetic vs function

42:20 - Stressing the body to find adaption: “Find the difference by doing something different”

45:00 - Learn more with Antony Lo


To learn more about Antony Lo and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode317


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!

Aug 14, 202350:01
316 | Navigating Our Postpartum Journey

316 | Navigating Our Postpartum Journey

DocJen and Dr. Dom get personal as they dive into their recent post-partum journey. With an unexpected cesarian, they dive into the environment and mindset changes that occurred, as well as how rehabilitation changed post-surgery. Let's dive into the post-partum journey as DocJen and Dr. Dom speak about transitioning into parenthood, post-partum depression, and getting back to exercise, as well as how to navigate visitors and your relationship with your significant other. 

LAUNCHING TODAY: Pelvic Floor Foundations Course

It's early bird pricing this week only (ends 07/11). For being a part of our podcast family, use code 'OPTIMAL' to get an extra discount, on top of the early bird price, at checkout. It's a 15-day educational course that will take you 8-15 minutes a day, educating you on what the pelvic floor is and how to use the pelvic floor functionality throughout life. You'll receive access to educational resources, a workbook, an automated calendar, daily accountability, support, and a private call with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist. And, you automatically get entered into a prize draw when you sign up! BONUS: lifetime access to this course. Join us!

VivoBarefoot Discount:

Are you someone who has been struggling with...

Heel pain or arch pain? Issues with your feet, ankles, toes? Told you need to wear insoles or orthotics?

Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love VivoBarefoot because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code TOB at checkout o get 15% off! Your foot and body will thank you (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.

You can find the C-Section Rehabilitation Guide, here

What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

06:10 – Unexpected Cesarian - what rehabilitation looked like 

12:13 – Week 1 & 2 exercises for cesarian recovery/ scar tissue mobilization: sensory and mobilization

17:00 – Setting up the environment: visitors

25:29 – Getting back into exercise. Rehab starts with prehab. 

31:38 – Mental and emotional aspect of transitioning into parenthood.

35:45 – How has parenthood changed Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom's relationship?

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode316/

Aug 07, 202343:03
315 | Coming Back to Nature to Heal Your Gut with Christian Limoges

315 | Coming Back to Nature to Heal Your Gut with Christian Limoges

We have Christian Limoges on to discuss how we can begin to eat according to the way our digestive tract was created. By using powerful real-life analogies to capture how the digestive system works, as well as the way protein, fruit, and inflammation affect our gut, Christian shines light on the benefits of consuming fruit, what may be contributing to the current inflammatory diseases epidemic, and how you can optimize your gut microbiome. Let's dive in!


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What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠Christian Limoges

04:58 - What is the root of gut health?

09:42 - What is a healthy vs abnormal gut microbiome?

15:04 - Should the majority of our diet be fruit or protein based?

20:00 - Why do we experience bloating with vegetables?

25:28 - How much raw vs cooked food we should be eating?

26:50 - The cleansing drink

34:33 - Eating for movement and pain

40:30 - How to gain access to more free content and the cleansing drink!

To learn more about Christian Limoges and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode315⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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!


Vital Proteins: **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results may vary. Various studies have suggested benefits following daily consumption of collagen peptides for several months. Refer to product labels and ⁠vitalproteins.com⁠ for recommended serving sizes and for more information**

Jul 31, 202345:28
314 | The Best Ways to Rehab Groin Pain

314 | The Best Ways to Rehab Groin Pain

Want to know how you can possibly decrease your groin pain or inner thigh strain today? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore different inner thigh injuries, what populations tend to obtain these injuries, and exercises you can start today to decrease your pain.  If you are an athlete of any kind, you have probably experienced one of these injuries and this podcast has the potential of increasing your performance while simultaneously decreasing your pain.  If athletics is not your thing, this podcast will empower you with exploration techniques you can use on your hips to avoid or reduce the risk of injury, as well as increase mobility and functionality.


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We know that while our bodies ⁠⁠⁠collagen⁠⁠⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠⁠⁠Vital Proteins⁠⁠⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code '⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL15⁠⁠⁠' at checkout and get your very own Lemon Collagen peptide supplement at a discounted price by clicking ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!** 


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

01:08 – What is the groin?

03:43 – What the research says: different types of therapy techniques

10:08 – How long do you need to do physical therapy exercises?

11:38 – Mobility for the groin

16:44 – Exploring the Copenhagen Plank for the Groin

20:08 – Core and Standing functional exercises

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/

For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode314/


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!


Vital Proteins: **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results may vary. Various studies have suggested benefits following daily consumption of collagen peptides for several months. Refer to product labels and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vitalproteins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for recommended serving sizes and for more information**⁠⁠


Jul 24, 202325:52
313 | New Ways to Navigate Your Strange Pain with Scott Rewick

313 | New Ways to Navigate Your Strange Pain with Scott Rewick

From traditional Western medicine rooted in pharmaceuticals to a more root-cause-based approach when approaching pain, Scott captures this paradigm shift as he interviews 60+ healthcare professionals to encapsulate the different capacities of healing, which have been undermined or underappreciated. Touching base with the politics and finances behind the medical system as we know it, Scott reveals the story that inspired him to publicize the newfound pain scene and perspectives to provide change to the education system on health via a bottom- approach and transcend hope within the general public. By highlighting the main purpose of this documentary, Scott shares his opinions on the biopsychosocial contributions to pain as well as the changing scope around holistic treatments for pain. Let's dive in!

Check us out on the Strange Pain Docuseries here!

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**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 Scott Rewick

04:09 - What inspired Scott to do a documentary on pain?

08:31 - The dad-child relationship through being active

09:57 - What were doctors saying about the pain

13:13 - Time for money model - is Pharma bad?

14:39 - What did the professionals highlight in the interviews

18:40 - Principles about Health and where America's health education is

20:46 - What is Scott's main goal with the documentary interviews

24:46 - Psychology: positive feedback loop and self-talk

27:43 - Opinions on holistic health treatments

34:22 - Passionate about expertise

 

To learn more about Scott Rewick and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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!

Jul 17, 202336:24
312 | Does Exercising Make My Hip Arthritis Worse?

312 | Does Exercising Make My Hip Arthritis Worse?

Feeling pain in your hips? Worried about getting hip osteoarthritis? When we think of hips, bones, and aging, osteoarthritis seems to be what we fear most. But, it does not have to be that way. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom address the fears associated with the diagnosis and the physiology of what is happening in the body. It is important to recognize that your scan does not necessarily correlate with the symptoms you are experiencing. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom hone in on the importance of exercise and systemic strength, through research, to create different tendencies around the hip, prevent prolonged symptoms or symptoms from arising, and for the hips to feel something different. Let’s dig into how you can begin to address your perspectives around hip osteoarthritis, pain, and fears around movement with pain.

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**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:

01:53 – What is hip osteoarthritis?

05:08– Conservative treatment or surgery

12:13– the paradigm sift toward an exercise and education first approach

16:43 – The role of biopsychosocial model

18:32 – The role of weight on Joint pain

21:59 – Exercise recommendations


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!


Jul 10, 202327:09
311 | Learn How to Reverse Your Biological Age with Chris Mirabile

311 | Learn How to Reverse Your Biological Age with Chris Mirabile

Can you reverse ageing? We have Chris Mirabile on to share his brain tumour survival journey and what influences his passion for his work around ageing. As he predicts the potential causes of his brain tumour, he speaks about epigenetics, the environmental influences on gene expression, and how we can live longer and healthier lives by addressing nutrient deficiencies, meal timings and other behaviours. Then, he distinguishes between biological and chemical age, identifying the differences in measuring the different age types and why biological age is important to consider, in reference to genetic clocks. Finally, he discusses the relationship between biological age and reproductive health. Let's dive into how we can manipulate our environment to reverse your biological age!


Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! Get Your Free Gift!


Adapting High Intensity for Every Body⁠⁠. DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the gap between post-rehabilitation and highly functional fitness. Your PT isn’t gonna teach this to you once you finish your rehab and your coach may not have the kinesiological tools to regress speed/intensity/intervals to a level that’s beneficial for your longevity. Who better than Jen and Jill to share with you the Science of Rolling & HIIT and best practices tailored for YOU! This program combines decades of clinical and industry expertise in the worlds of Physical Therapy, mobility, fascia science, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and regeneration in a mash-up that helps bodies at any age and stage of injury or fitness to prepare their bodies for a successful high-intensity fitness program.  

  • You’ll be pampered and prepared with evidence-backed self-myofascial release strategies and learn to integrate your joints, muscles and soft tissues so that intensity will help you rather than harm. 
  • You’ll ignite your body and brain’s tactile communication system known as proprioception so that you can better inhabit the shapes of acceleration and decelartion that HIIT targets. 
  • You’ll reap the benefits of heart-pounding movement while keeping your joints safe and supple. You’ll also learn breath control and soft tissue recovery tactics that hasten deep sleep and bring you through robust adaptation cycles that gift you a better tomorrow.


What You Will Learn In This Interview with Chris Mirabile

02:22 - What drove Chris's passion

06:38 - Potential causes of Chris's brain tumour

08:36 - Antagonistic pleiteopy 

11:45 - What we can do to live a longer and healthier life: deficiencies, meal timing,

24:27 - The importance of micronutrients and longevity

25:54 - How biological age is measured and how it differs from chronological age

31:09 - How can we make biological age important to individuals?

37:05 - Epigenome patterns with ageing

38:54 - Biological age and reproductive health/fertility

41:55 - Learn more from Novus Labs

 

To learn more about Chris Mirabile⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode311⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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!

Jul 03, 202343:60
310 | Tailbone (Coccyx) Pain

310 | Tailbone (Coccyx) Pain

Tailbone pain? DocJen and Dr. Dim dive into the diagnosis for tailbone pain and all the potential causes. Diving into the current research comparing surgical and conservative treatments, they speak into how you can mobilize and treat your tailbone pain at home! Let’s dive in!

⁠⁠Adapting High Intensity for Every Body⁠⁠. DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the gap between post-rehabilitation and highly functional fitness. Your PT isn’t gonna teach this to you once you finish your rehab and your coach may not have the kinesiological tools to regress speed/intensity/intervals to a level that’s beneficial for your longevity. Who better than Jen and Jill to share with you the Science of Rolling & HIIT and best practices tailored for YOU! This program combines decades of clinical and industry expertise in the worlds of Physical Therapy, mobility, fascia science, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and regeneration in a mash-up that helps bodies at any age and stage of injury or fitness to prepare their bodies for a successful high-intensity fitness program.  

  • You’ll be pampered and prepared with evidence-backed self-myofascial release strategies and learn to integrate your joints, muscles and soft tissues so that intensity will help you rather than harm. 
  • You’ll ignite your body and brain’s tactile communication system known as proprioception so that you can better inhabit the shapes of acceleration and decelartion that HIIT targets. 
  • You’ll reap the benefits of heart-pounding movement while keeping your joints safe and supple. You’ll also learn breath control and soft tissue recovery tactics that hasten deep sleep and bring you through robust adaptation cycles that gift you a better tomorrow.

Flat, thin, wide and flexible. VivoBarefoot Shoes are made to optimize the natural function of our feed, enhancing strength and mobility with a barefoot profile shoe. For every occasion from casual wear, slippers, exercise, hiking, and beach days to dress wear, you can get a 15% off using our code 'TOB' only available to our podcast listeners with 100 days risk-free trial period! What's there to lose? Try your pair of VivoBarefoot shoes this summer, here! (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 PT Pearl:

08:02 – Anatomy of the tailbone

09:31– Why do people get it

12:31– What the research says

13:19 – Mobilizations and stretching for the coccyx bone

17:31 – Why pelvic tilts matter

20:02 – Why sitting matters - problem with sustained posture

22:16 – Pelvic floor relaxation

24:16 – Just move more!


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

Jun 26, 202325:04
309 | How to Improve Mind-Body Muscle Connection

309 | How to Improve Mind-Body Muscle Connection

Feeling certain muscles and not others? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into mind-body muscle connection and how to coordinate the the awareness around your muscles. With 5 ways to improve mind-body muscle connection, they describe the roll of touch, vision, doing something different, going barefoot, and just moving in improving mind-body muscle connection.

Adapting High Intensity for Every Body. DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the gap between post-rehabilitation and highly functional fitness. Your PT isn’t gonna teach this to you once you finish your rehab and your coach may not have the kinesiological tools to regress speed/intensity/intervals to a level that’s beneficial for your longevity. Who better than Jen and Jill to share with you the Science of Rolling & HIIT and best practices tailored for YOU! This program combines decades of clinical and industry expertise in the worlds of Physical Therapy, mobility, fascia science, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and regeneration in a mash-up that helps bodies at any age and stage of injury or fitness to prepare their bodies for a successful high-intensity fitness program.  

  • You’ll be pampered and prepared with evidence-backed self-myofascial release strategies and learn to integrate your joints, muscles and soft tissues so that intensity will help you rather than harm. 
  • You’ll ignite your body and brain’s tactile communication system known as proprioception so that you can better inhabit the shapes of acceleration and decelartion that HIIT targets. 
  • You’ll reap the benefits of heart-pounding movement while keeping your joints safe and supple. You’ll also learn breath control and soft tissue recovery tactics that hasten deep sleep and bring you through robust adaptation cycles that gift you a better tomorrow.

Flat, thin, wide and flexible. VivoBarefoot Shoes are made to optimize the natural function of our feed, enhancing strength and mobility with a barefoot profile shoe. For every occasion from casual wear, slippers, exercise, hiking, and beach days to dress wear, you can get a 15% off using our code 'TOB' only available to our podcast listeners with 100 days risk-free trial period! What's there to lose? Try your pair of VivoBarefoot shoes this summer, here! (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 PT Pearl:

02:36 – Where mind body connection is used?

03:30– Mechanical feedback

08:05– Using visual feedback

10:57 – What it means to do something different!

14:46 – Go Barefoot 

19:10 – Just move - what components to think about!

21:57 – A program to improve your mind body connection


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

Jun 19, 202324:39
308 | How Myofascial Release + HIIT Improve Joint Health As We Age with Jill Miller

308 | How Myofascial Release + HIIT Improve Joint Health As We Age with Jill Miller

Let's decipher the myths around HIIT and how myofascial release can be leveraged to enhance tissue preparation and recovery. We have Jill on once again, myofascial release expert, to break down the myths around HIIT, as it is commonly associated with high-impact sprinting and jumping, and how HIIT can be adapted to everybody. Then, Jill speaks about the science behind how myofascial techniques prepare the tissues for movement, as well as the importance of active movement after myofascial release. Jill shares her remarkable journey from hip replacement surgery to power training and how important expert and appropriate guidance is to the longevity of the movement. To end, Jill explains the physiological effects of fascial work, the current research around HIIT for every age, the science behind the breath test and how the Roll into HIIT program hits every aspect of this podcast! Let's dive in!


VivoBarefoot Discount:

Flat, thin, wide and flexible. VivoBarefoot Shoes are made to optimize the natural function of our feed, enhancing strength and mobility with a barefoot profile shoe. For every occasion from casual wear, slippers, exercise, hiking, and beach days to dress wear, you can get a 15% off using our code 'TOB' only available to our podcast listeners with 100 days risk-free trial period! What's there to lose? Try your pair of VivoBarefoot shoes this summer, here! (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.


ROLL INTO HIIT  - GRAB THAT EARLY BIRD BONUS!

Adapting intensity for everybody. We see a gigantic gap in the marketplace for people who are afraid of HIIT by injury from HIIT, living with degeneration and are hesitant of high impact activity, and post-surgical rehabilitation clients. We created a considered and thoughtful program that prepares the tissues, trains the tissues, and recovers the tissues! As high intensity does not mean high impact we help you find YOUR high-intensity level through speed and load through a more accessible range of motion or exercise regression that will help you reap the cardiorespiratory, lymphatic, nervous system, musculoskeletal, and metabolic benefits of HIIT.  With 75% of the population not achieving the recommended vigorous physical activity guidelines, this program helps you progressively integrate more vigorous activity to uplift and enhance your metabolic profile and health. Let's Roll into HIIT and find out more information about the EARLY BIRD BONUS!


What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill Miller

05:33 - Breaking down myths around HIIT

10:30 - What is tissue precovery?

16:45 - Why movement after myofascial work is important

19:28 - How Jill went from a hip replacement to power training

27:18 - How high-intensity work can apply to any age

33:15 - What does the fascial work do?

36:13 - Research on HIIT for every age

41:08 - A program to add to your life

42:16 - Science behind the Breath test

44:08 - Roll into HIIT

 

To learn more about Jill Miller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode308⁠⁠⁠


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!

Jun 12, 202349:42
307 | Finding the Root Cause of Inflammation with Dr Stephen Cabral

307 | Finding the Root Cause of Inflammation with Dr Stephen Cabral

Is inflammation bad? Dr. Stephen Cabral describes what inflammation is and whether it is bad. By discussing the theories behind increases in inflammation that occur with age, Dr. Stephen Cabral provides a perspective on four supplements to pay attention to when targeting inflammation. Contrary to what we've been told, he discusses how cortisol is an anti-inflammatory hormone and the types of foods to implement for anti-inflammatory effects. Finally, Dr. Stephen dives into common micronutrient deficiencies. Let's dive in!

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Vital Proteins Discount:

We know that while our bodies’ ⁠collagen⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠Vital Proteins⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code '⁠OPTIMAL15⁠' at checkout and get your very own Lemon Collagen peptide supplement at a discounted price by clicking ⁠here⁠!** 



What You Will Learn In This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Stephen Cabral

04:20 - What is inflammation & is it bad?

07:48 - What causes inflammation to increase with age?

14:03 - What supplements do we need to start paying attention to inflammation?

17:24 - Is cortisol an anti-inflammatory hormone

24:48 - Foods to implement to support the body

28:33 - Micronutrients that are difficult to get

34:06 - The importance of dosage-wise vitamin D

38:05 - Family therapy and counselling

 

To learn more about Dr. Stephen Cabral⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode307⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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!


Vital Proteins: **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results may vary. Various studies have suggested benefits following daily consumption of collagen peptides for several months. Refer to product labels and ⁠⁠vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ for recommended serving sizes and for more information**

Jun 05, 202341:28
306 | The Science of HIIT Workouts

306 | The Science of HIIT Workouts

Are you afraid of HIIT? Perhaps age is holding you back from HIIT? DocJen and Dr. Dom suggest that "high intensity" is relative, which means that it is adaptable and accessible to everyone and anyone. By defining what HIIT is and what it encompasses, they speak about the benefits HIIT has on 5 systems of the body: the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary system, metabolic/hormonal system, musculoskeletal system, lymphatic system, and the nervous system. Furthermore, they describe how HIIT targets strength and power development, promoting longevity, decreasing fall risk, promoting health after menopause, and surgery rehabilitation, Let's dive into how you can reap the benefits of HIIT in a safe way!

Adapting High Intensity for Every Body. DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the gap between post-rehabilitation and highly functional fitness. Your PT isn’t gonna teach this to you once you finish your rehab and your coach may not have the kinesiological tools to regress speed/intensity/intervals to a level that’s beneficial for your longevity. Who better than Jen and Jill to share with you the Science of Rolling & HIIT and best practices tailored for YOU! This program combines decades of clinical and industry expertise in the worlds of Physical Therapy, mobility, fascia science, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and regeneration in a mash-up that helps bodies at any age and stage of injury or fitness to prepare their bodies for a successful high-intensity fitness program. 

  • You’ll be pampered and prepared with evidence-backed self-myofascial release strategies and learn to integrate your joints, muscles and soft tissues so that intensity will help you rather than harm.
  • You’ll ignite your body and brain’s tactile communication system known as proprioception so that you can better inhabit the shapes of acceleration and decelartion that HIIT targets.
  • You’ll reap the benefits of heart-pounding movement while keeping your joints safe and supple. You’ll also learn breath control and soft tissue recovery tactics that hasten deep sleep and bring you through robust adaptation cycles that gift you a better tomorrow.


What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

0:34 – What actually is HIIT?

04:51 – Heart, Lung, and Blood Vessel Adaptations: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease

07:28 – Metabolic Adaptations: Blood Sugar Control

09:49 – Muscles, Bones  Adaptation: Sarcoponeia, Power Loss, and Fall Risk

14:47 – Impacts on recovery from surgery & optimizing menopause

16:26 – Lymphatic Adaptation: Detoxification

17:43 – Neurologic Adaptation: BDNF and Cognitive health

20:28 – Navigating injuries


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

May 29, 202323:50
305 | Becoming a Conscious Parent with Dr Shefali

305 | Becoming a Conscious Parent with Dr Shefali

Have you heard of conscious parenting? Dr. Shefali, doctor of clinical psychology, presents a paradigm shift in parenting by prioritizing connection over correction. By providing insight into what drove her passion towards the psychology of parenting and how parents can shift from a reactive response of correction to connection. Then, she discussed the role of awareness in changing parental approaches to discipline and how to approach a public emotional tantrum. She shares the three stages of conscious parenting and how it is never too late to start parent consciousness. By understanding that there is no "best" way of parenting, Dr. Shefali shares her thoughts on family therapy, how expectations influence childhood, what it takes to get your child to love the same hobbies as you, the stages of parenting, and how to navigate social expectations around raising a child. Let's dive into this new approach to parenting.


LMNT Electrolyte Discount:

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Shefali

03:50 - What drew Dr. Shefali to a career in parenting

06:28 - Connection over correction - how do we shift that?

09:47 - How can parents change their innate rules about childhood, upbringing and discipline?

11:50 - How to navigate an emotional tantrum or situation publicly

15:21 - How to guide: 3 Stages of conscious parenting

18:28 - Is it ever too late to start parent consciousness

20:46 - Do all parents f*uck up parenting?

24:50- Family therapy and counselling

25:55 - How do we guide a child without putting our expectations on them?

.28:08 - How to get your child to love the same things you love

.30:24 - Stages of parenting & continuing on awareness to be a conscious parent

.31:22 - Tuning out social expectations on how to raise a child

.34:19 - Accessing The Parenting Map


To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Shefali and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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May 22, 202338:54
304 | Fibromyalgia: What Does The Research Say To Do?

304 | Fibromyalgia: What Does The Research Say To Do?

Do you have or know an important other with Fibromyalgia? We're diving into the considerations that need to be accounted for around expectations for Fibromyalgia patients, what Fibromyalgia is, and how it presents within the body. Then, we discuss what success may look like for Fibromyalgia patients and 3 goals of Fibromyalgia treatment: Exercise (Low Impact Aquatic Training, Aerobic Training and Strength Training), Psychology (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Self-Efficacy, and Adherence), and Education. Let's dive in!

Let's go barefoot outside this summer! Get your feet back to their flexible function, exactly how it was from the time you were born. Time and time again, paediatric physical therapists recommend wide-toe box and zero-heel drop shoes for kids and this space and access to integrity in your feet should be experienced as adults too! We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TOB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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:

04:07 – Considerations around expectations for Fibromyalgia

04:41 – What is Fibromyalgia?

05:31 –Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria of Fibromyalgia

09:11 –3 categories of successful outcomes with Fibromyalgia + defining success

18:44 – Final thoughts on Fibromyalgia


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

May 15, 202320:06
303 | Discussing Ketamine and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr Sam Zand

303 | Discussing Ketamine and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr Sam Zand

Is Ketamine better than antidepressants? Could ketamine be the future for depression treatment. Research proposes that a combination of treatments serves depression outcomes best, but with only 10-30% of patients prescribed antidepressants experiencing Benefit from their medication, he proposes an alternative. By discovering neuro plastic therapy, he discusses the role of psychedelics treating depression and how it differs from anti depressants and talk therapy. Aclnowledging the importance of professional administration, he speaks to how recreational use can set individuals back and how appropriate guidance can be liberating for depression patients. Finally, he explains psychedelic use after therapy, navigating bad experiences with Ketamine and how to come back, recommendations for those with previous addictions, microdosing Ketamine, and how ketamine could be used as a chronic pain treatment.

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Sam Zant

01:20 - Neuro Plastic Therapy

05:43 - What attracted Dr. Zant to the field of psychedelics?

08:52 - Do psychedelics work in combination with antidepressants or alone?

10:46 - Ketamine therapy vs antidepressant vs talk therpay for neuroplasticity therapy 

15:46 - Psychadelic recreational use vs professional administration 

17:30 - Ending therapy - do patients need to continue psychedelic use afterwards?

20:33 - Navigating bad experiences with psychedelics 

22:51 - Recommendations for those with previous addictions

25:07- Using psychedelics to treat chronic pain?

29:31- Microdosing Ketamine & what people gain.

32:00 - Learn more with Dr. Sam Zant


To learn more about Dr. Sam Zant and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode303/⁠⁠⁠⁠


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!

May 08, 202334:49
302 | Our Baby's Physical Therapy and Chiropractor Appointments

302 | Our Baby's Physical Therapy and Chiropractor Appointments

Here’s what providers can do to be more effective healthcare care providers from assessment, treatment, and plan of care. DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into their experience with a Paediatric chiropractor and physical therapist with their baby, Dante. They discuss Dante’s experience with latching, tongue ties, preferential head turning, and therefore Torticollis. Let’s discuss what to expect from a healthcare provider to optimize treatment success. 


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Get your feet back to their flexible function, exactly how it was from the time you were born. Time and time again, paediatric physical therapists recommend wide-toe box and zero-heel drop shoes for kids and this space and access to integrity in your feet should be experienced as adults too! We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠⁠⁠⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠⁠⁠⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠⁠⁠⁠TOB⁠⁠⁠⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠⁠⁠⁠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:

04:30 – Why Dante needed physical therapy? Tongue ties and latching

09:37 – Chiropractic Therapy & the Importance of Education and Plan of Care

16:23 – Paediatric physical therapy

19:42 – What you should expect from your healthcare provider

23:08 – Diagnosis: the spectrum of Torticollis

25:16 – How to optimize your therapy visit whether with a chiropractor or a physical therapist


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

May 01, 202330:01
301 | The Research Behind PRP and Stem Cell Treatments with Dr Gregory Lutz

301 | The Research Behind PRP and Stem Cell Treatments with Dr Gregory Lutz

Stem cells vs Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) - Which is most effective? It turns out, regenerative medicine is context dependent. Dr. Gregory Lutz provides a rundown on what regenerative medicine and PRP is, the effectiveness of PRP and stem cell injections on disc and joint disorders, as well as the importance of white blood cell count in PRP. Through this discussion, Dr. Lutz highlights newfound research surrounding the spinal microbiome and how it may explain the presence of symptomatic and asymptomatic degenerative disc presentations on MRIs. Therefore, he dives into protocols to target the spinal microbiome, how PRP is made more successful, why patients have persisting pain following spinal fusion surgery, and whether there are any side effects to consider. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Gregory E. Lutz, MD⁠

01:38 - Regenerative Medicine - What is it?

02:35 - Why did Dr.Lutz redirect his clinic to regenerative medicine?

06:43 - What is PRP and how does it work in the body?

11:14 - What is degenerative disc disease?

13:38 - Protocol and diet measures to target the spine microbiome

17:23 - Why patients may have persisting pain after spinal fusion?

19:00 - How PRP is being made more accessible

22:36 - Are there any side effects to PRP?

24:19 - Can PEP help with other spinal disorders?

26:04 - The scenarios stem cells are most effective in

27:59 - Preventative measures for spinal and joint disorders as we age

31:04 - Learn more with Dr. Lutz


To learn more about Gregory E. Lutz, MD⁠ and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode301/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

Apr 24, 202337:31
300 | Q&A: Shoulder Impingement, Diastasis Recti, Meralgia Paresthetica

300 | Q&A: Shoulder Impingement, Diastasis Recti, Meralgia Paresthetica

It's episode 300! In this episode, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dives into shoulder impingement, diastasis recti, and meralgia paresthetica - what it is, its potential causes, and what to consider rehabilitatively. Let's dive in!


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Some new styles are out - The Novice & Flats for Formal Wear. We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠⁠⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠⁠⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code '⁠⁠⁠TOB⁠⁠⁠' to get 15% off your ⁠⁠⁠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.


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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

04:15 – Shoulder Impingement

11:59 – Diastasis Recti

17:49 – Meralgia Paresthetica


To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!

Apr 17, 202324:32