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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
28 episodes
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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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
Gut Health, Stress & Sleep: The Truth About Supplements and Real Detox with Dr. Deanna Minich
Most people think detox is about buying the right supplement. The truth? Your body already has a powerful detox system, but it only works if your gut, hormones, and sleep are in balance.In this conversation with Dr. Deanna Minich (
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Episode 26
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1:10:18
Hormone Myths, Birth Control Truths & Functional Medicine with FNTP & FDN Maddy Michielssen
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Maddy Michielssen (@madsmichiefitness), a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP) and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN), to reveal the truth about hormone health, weight loss,...
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Episode 25
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1:21:46
Bloating, Brain Fog, and the Gut Connection with Katie Morra
🧠💩 Ever feel like your digestion is off, and so is your mood? It might be your gut. In this episode, we sit down with Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP, founder of Gut Honest Truth, to uncover the real connection between gut health, mental wellne...
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Episode 24
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59:01
Transforming Health from the Inside Out with Professional Health Coach, Molly McKennedy
In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with certified health coach and functional medicine expert Molly McKennedy to explore the intersection of personal healing and professional purpose.Molly ope...
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Episode 23
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1:10:52
Fighting, Fatigue, & Functional Coaching with Former Pro UFC Fighter, Anthony Christodoulou
What does it take to cut 100+ pounds, fight in the UFC, and come back as an elite coach? In this raw and tactical episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with guest Anthony “Tony Diamond” Christodoulou, a BJJ black belt, w...
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Episode 22
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1:11:37
The Science Behind Financing Medical Research with Ella the "Scientific Snitch" & Dr. Mike
Ever feel overwhelmed trying to decipher a scientific paper? You’re not alone.In this Episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with Ella the “Scientific Snitch” and Dr. Michael MacPherson to walk you th...
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Episode 21
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1:05:04
Redefining Women's Wellness with Pro Figure Athlete, Allison Fahrenbach
Host Joe Miller sits down with Allison Fahrenbach—Pro Figure Athlete, NBC-HWC Certified Health Coach, FDN-P, and the founder of Revive Wellness Health & Physique. With nearly two decades of experience helping women over 35 tran...
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Episode 20
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1:18:26
The Key to Learning Hormone Literacy with former IFBB Physique Pro, Casie Shepherd
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Casie Leigh Shepherd, a former Division I basketball player, IFBB Women’s Physique Pro, and now a powerhouse in integrative hormone and performance coaching.Together they disc...
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Episode 19
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1:28:53
Finding the Power to Become a Legend with Jen Thompson
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with the unstoppable Jen Thompson — 11x IPF World Champion, 68-time world record holder, and the definition of lifelong strength. At 51, she’s still benching over 325 lbs raw...
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Episode 18
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1:06:45
Busting Hormone Health Myths with Dr. Ashley Dwyer
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with Dr. Ashley Dwyer —PharmD, former NPC competitor, and founder of TeamBDN Coaching — to break down the biggest health lies keeping women stuck, sick, and spinning their wh...
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Episode 17
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1:02:38
How to Reclaim Your Energy Without Resorting to the Extreme with Anna Smirnova
Burnout isn't a badge of honor.In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with nutrition coach and stress recovery consultant Anna Smirnova to unpack the real reasons so many high-performing professionals feel...
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Episode 16
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1:01:43
The Truth about Hormone Pellets with DJ Madson
In our upcoming episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with hormone health expert DJ Madson to discuss women’s health, the benefits of functional medicine, and signs primary care doctors often miss.From misundersto...
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Episode 15
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1:03:30
Perimenopause Health Coach Anastasia
Tired of feeling off and not knowing why? This episode is for YOU.Hormone shifts during perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster — weight gain, brain fog, low energy, mood swings. But the good news? You’re not broken. And you’re not ...
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Episode 14
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40:22
Hormone Imbalance, Stubborn Fat & Perimenopause Solutions with Coach Jane Burnette
Struggling with stubborn weight, low energy, or mood swings during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and there is a better way. 💪In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe dives deep with certified health c...
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Episode 13
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53:56
Muscle Talk with Dr. Mike | 1st Optimal Podcast
🎙️ Unlocking Peak Performance with Dr. Michael MacPherson | 1st Optimal PodcastJoin us on the latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast as we delve into the science and application of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training with renowned ...
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Episode 12
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1:05:01
Olympian Mindset & Peak Performance with Jake Herbert | 1st Optimal Podcast
What does it really take to think, live, and perform like an Olympian?In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Jake Herbert — Olympic wrestler, NCAA champion, and mindset coach — to unpack the high-performan...
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Episode 11
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1:04:10
Ms. Olympia Nathalia Melo: The Truth About Women’s Health, Weight Loss, and Mindset
We’re thrilled to welcome Nathalia Melo — Ms. Olympia Champion and leading women’s health expert — to the latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast! 🔥In this powerful conversation, Nathalia breaks down a ho...
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Episode 10
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1:13:39
Resilience, Reality, and Raw Truths: Overcoming Adversity and Calling Out Misinformation
In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive into an unfiltered conversation with our guest Kolton Lukes who shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to serving in the military and becomi...
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Episode 9
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1:26:45
Adam Lamb on Testosterone, Parenting, Performance, and Purpose
Adam Lamb ( @Adamlamb33 ) on Testosterone, Parenting, Performance, and Purpose00:00 - Intro: Misconceptions about Low Testosterone & Alpha Males01:35 - Mo...
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Episode 8
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1:07:33
The Science of Nutrition: Busting Diet Myths & Food Marketing Tricks
In this episode, the group engages in an insightful discussion with guest Edin Sehovic @evidencenutrition and
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Episode 7
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1:57:40
Optimal Performance: BJJ, Bodybuilders, MMA Fighters Training with Coach Eli Coffey
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re diving deep into elite performance, combat sports training, and strength development with Coach Eli Coffey, a powerhouse in BJJ, MMA, powerlifting, and bodybuilding. Joined by Mike Catherwood, t...
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Episode 6
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1:10:35
Optimizing Jiu-Jitsu, Culture, and Life with Chewy of the Chewjitsu Open #jiujitsu
Welcome to the 1st Optimal Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to host Nick "Chewy" Albin—founder of the Chewjitsu Open—one of the most influential figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). With over two decades of training and a decorated com...
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Episode 5
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58:12
PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation, and GLP-1 Therapy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) isn’t just about irregular cycles—it’s a full-body metabolic disorder linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and long-term health risks. In this episode, we dive deep into how GLP-1 receptor agonists—medica...
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Episode 4
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1:15:13