Hormones After 40 With Nurse Practitioner Marielle Elliot: What Your Doctor May Be Missing
Fatigue, poor sleep, mood changes, declining libido, and stubborn weight gain are often treated as unrelated problems. But after age 40, hormonal and metabolic changes may be part of the bigger picture. In this episode of the 1Optimal podcast, family nurse practitioner Marielle Elliot discusses her personal and professional journey into functional medicine and hormone […]
Muscle Is the Number One Currency: Joe Wachs on Structure, Labs, and Fat Loss That Actually Holds
The line that stopped the room Twelve seconds into the episode, before the intro, before the handshake, Joe Wachs says this: “Muscle is the number one currency in the world. You can’t buy it. It’s hard earned through hard work and grit, but it’s the best thing you have because it’s going to keep you […]
The Longevity Blueprint: Peptides & Metabolic Health with Jim LaValle
Peptides are not magic. They’re signals. And if your body is inflamed, underfed, insulin resistant, sleep-deprived, hormonally off, or running on stress, that signal may not do what you think it will. Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, author, educator, Chief Science Officer at Life Time, Clinical Co-Chair at A4M, and Chair of the International Peptide […]
Why Your Knees, Hips, and Back Keep Hurting
Knee pain usually isn’t just a knee problem. Hip pain usually isn’t just a hip problem. And back pain often starts long before your back starts screaming at you. In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Joe Miller sits down with Dr. Mani Veerappan, a performance physical therapist and the Clinical Director at Thera […]
Food Noise and Weight Loss: Kristy’s GLP-1 Success Story
For Kristy Olendorf, weight loss was never just about “eating less.” It was about the constant mental noise around food. What to eat. What not to eat. What she “shouldn’t” have eaten. What meal would make the day feel more exciting. That nonstop food chatter took up more space than she realized until it finally […]
What Your Poop Says About Your Gut Health with Liz Roman, BC-HPP
Gut health is more than just digestion, it impacts your energy, hormone balance, immunity, and long-term metabolic health. In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Liz Roman, known as “The Poop Queen,” shares her expertise on how to support your gut, liver, and overall wellness through functional medicine principles. Liz Roman’s Personal Health Journey […]
Unlocking Strength, Recovery, and Performance with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): Insights from Dr. Michael MacPherson
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is revolutionizing the way athletes, seniors, and everyday fitness enthusiasts approach strength, recovery, and overall health. In the latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Dr. Michael MacPherson, PhD in Human Sciences and BFR expert, dives deep into the science and application of this innovative training method. Here’s what you […]
Is Your Gut Blocking Fat Loss? The Hidden Hormone & Inflammation Connection Most Women Miss
You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’re trying harder than ever. And somehow… the scale won’t move. If that sounds familiar, you’re not lazy, broken, or “just getting older.” According to hormone-focused health coach Becca Chilczenkowski, the real issue might have nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with your gut, hormones, inflammation, […]
Back to What You Love: Recovery and Balance with Tim Washburn
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Tim Washburn—a coach, entrepreneur, jiu-jitsu black belt, and the founder of the innovative Thera Performance Lab at Robotic Rehab Relief. Through an engaging conversation, Tim opens up about his journey, from a high-level athlete to a business owner and […]
Unlocking Peak Performance with Eli Coffey
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Coach Eli Coffey, an expert in strength conditioning, MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, and powerlifting. With a wealth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, Eli brings a unique perspective on optimizing athletic performance through training, recovery, and breathing techniques. Whether you’re an athlete or simply someone […]
