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1st Optimal Podcast
1st Optimal Podcast is your premier destination for exploring peak performance and optimal health. We unite thought leaders and innovators—inviting top researchers, coaches, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs to share actionable strategies that elevate every aspect of life. Tailored for high achievers committed to self-optimization, helping set new standards of excellence.
Our mission is simple: Optimize You, Uplift Others.
Episodes
51 episodes
Stronger at Any Age: Whitney Johns on Rebuilding Confidence and Gut Health
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Whitney Johns, a strength coach and health educator who’s revolutionizing the way women train, eat, and age. Whitney breaks down the myths surrounding women’s health, offering a smarte...
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Episode 51
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From Nurse to Nutritionist: Chelsey Hallblade’s Guide to Sustainable Health
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Chelsey Hallblade, a health coach, functional medicine expert, and former nurse turned nutritionist. Chelsey shares her incredible journey from battling chronic fatigue and hormonal i...
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Episode 50
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1:10:12
Debunking Myths and Reclaiming Wellness: A Midlife Health Revolution with Mandy Eskelin
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Mandy White Eskelin, a leading health coach and functional medicine practitioner specializing in empowering women 40+ to thrive in midlife. With over a decade of experience helping women naviga...
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Episode 49
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1:13:04
The Truth About Women’s Fitness After 30: Myths, Mistakes & Must-Know Strategies with Hailey Babcock
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Hailey Babcock, a fitness and hormone health expert, who reveals why “doing everything right” still fails so many women. Hailey shares her journey from burnout to sustainable fat loss ...
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Episode 48
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1:21:53
The Science Behind BFR: Why It's a Must for Athletes and Injury Recovery with Michael MacPherson
In this episode, Dr. Michael MacPherson dives deep into the science of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, a game-changing recovery and performance tool used by elite athletes worldwide. If you’ve been wondering how BFR works, its benefits f...
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Episode 47
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46:32
The Training Mindset Behind CrossFit, Titan Games, and Ninja Warrior with Margaux Alvarez
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive into the training mindset that fuels top athletes in CrossFit, the Titan Games, and Ninja Warrior with Margaux Celeste Alvarez. Margaux shares her journey and insights into the mental and phys...
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Episode 46
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1:06:54
Toxins, Mold, & Gut Health: The Missing Pieces in Your Wellness Plan with Allyssa LaScala
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive deep into the missing pieces of wellness with Allyssa LaScala, the Biohacking Bombshell. Allyssa shares her personal journey of overcoming Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and breast-implant illne...
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Episode 45
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1:17:27
Myth-Busting Women's Health: Real Strategies with Lasting Change with Pam Campbell
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Pam Campbell, a health coach and functional medicine expert, to discuss her personal journey from struggling with hormone imbalances to transforming her health and helping others do t...
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Episode 44
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1:18:10
Unlocking Longevity: Reclaim Your Energy & Balance Hormones with Alejandra Ruff
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Alejandra Ruff, longevity coach and founder of Living Well Co., shares her journey to help women live longer, healthier lives. Learn how sustainable lifestyle changes, hormone balance, and dail...
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Episode 43
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1:13:43
Unlocking Hormonal Balance: The Power of Nutrition for Lasting Wellness with Jillian Greaves
In this video, Jillian Greaves, a functional nutrition expert specializing in women's health, shares valuable insights on how the right nutrition can unlock hormonal balance and lasting wellness. Learn practical tips on supporting your hormones...
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Episode 42
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1:03:42
Boost Your Hormone Health: Myths & Secrets Revealed with Dr. Christine Maren
In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren, a leading expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization, shares her personal health journey and busts common myths about hormone health. Discover actionable tips on balancing hormones, improving en...
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Episode 41
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1:15:17
Debunking Fitness Myths with Katelyn Bliss: What Works for Lasting Wellness!
In this episode, we break down common fitness and wellness myths and highlight the strategies that actually work. You’ll learn practical tips, sustainable habits, and evidence-based approaches that support long-term health and performance. If y...
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Episode 40
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58:34
The Hormone Reset Every Woman Needs After 30 with Taylor Murphy
In this episode, Taylor Murphy shares her expert insights on how traditional diets fail midlife women and why a hormone-centered approach is the key to lasting health. Taylor walks us through her personal journey, debunks common hormone myths, ...
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Episode 39
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1:09:43
How to Build a Strong, Lean Body for Moms & Women 35+ with Dala McDevitt
In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to me...
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Episode 38
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1:16:16
Perimenopause Fat Loss: The Truth Behind Sustainable Results with Lindsey Mathews
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Lindsey Mathews shares her hormone-friendly fat loss approach for perimenopausal women. Learn how she overcame a 50-pound weight gain and built a sustainable, metabolism-friendly plan. Lindsey busts c...
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Episode 37
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1:15:13
Carbs, Cortisol, and Confidence: The Truth About Women’s Hormones with Angela Foster
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Angela Foster, award-winning nutritionist and creator of BioSyncing, shares her journey from corporate burnout to high-performance health. Learn how women in midlife can boost energy, balance hormones...
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Episode 36
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1:07:40
McCall McPherson PA-C: Myths, Modern Weight Loss & Functional Medicine Secrets to Hormone Health
Join McCall McPherson PA-C, expert in functional medicine and hormone health, as she busts common myths and shares her top strategies for optimizing health, balancing hormones, and achieving modern weight loss. In this episode, McCall dives int...
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Episode 35
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1:08:51
Mastering Healthy Eating Habits for Lasting Health: Lisa Franz’s Functional Medicine Approach
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Nutrition, and a health coach dedicated to helping women achieve sustainable health results while balancing their busy lives. Lisa shares h...
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Episode 34
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1:21:39
Unlock Midlife Metabolism: Reverse ME Method for Women 40+ with Tatch
In this episode, Tatch, the creator of the Reverse ME Method, shares her transformative journey and practical strategies for optimizing metabolism in women 40+. From hormone balancing to strength training, Tatch breaks down her framework to hel...
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Episode 33
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1:00:03
The Truth About Women’s Hormones (Doctors Won’t Tell You) with Kristen Blake, MS
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Kristen Blake, a leading functional medicine practitioner and health coach. Kristen shares her personal health journey and expert advice on hormone balance, gut health, and sustainable...
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Episode 32
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1:24:03
The Root-Cause Approach to Women’s Hormones & Gut Health with Dr. Beth Westie
In this powerful episode, Dr. Beth Westie, a leading expert in female hormone health and functional medicine, shares her personal journey and professional expertise on balancing hormones, improving digestion, and reclaiming energy. Dr. Westie d...
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Episode 31
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1:17:13
Healing Beyond the Surface: Resilience, Gut Health & Hormones with Ana Capozzoli
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Ana Capozzoli shares her powerful journey from adversity to healing and how she helps women uncover the hidden root causes of fatigue, weight struggles, and digestive issues. We dive into hormone heal...
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Episode 30
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1:15:26
MCAS, POTS, & Histamine: Functional Medicine Myths vs. Reality with Michelle Shapiro, RD
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Michelle Shapiro, RD, dives into the complexities of MCAS, POTS, and histamine responses. She breaks down how functional medicine addresses these conditions and dispels common myths about supplements ...
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Episode 29
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1:20:11
Why Gut Health is Key for Peak Performance | Austin Stout's Insightful Strategies
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Austin Stout, a coach with a deep focus on health optimization, shares his expert insights into gut health, fatigue management, and the unique challenges faced by high-level athletes. We dive into how...
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Episode 28
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1:15:33
Master Your Comeback with Dr. Basheerah | Celebrity Nutritionist to Steve Harvey
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Dr. Basheerah Ahmad (@basheerah_ahmad), Celebrity Nutritionist to Steve Harvey, shares expert insights on mastering your comeback after 40! Discover how nutrition, movement, and mindset play a powerfu...
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Episode 27
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1:17:20