How Optimizing Gut Health Transforms Your Hormones and Energy Levels
If you’ve ever felt like your health is off, despite doing everything “right,” you’re not alone. Exhaustion, unexplained weight gain, and gut issues are common struggles for many, especially when traditional lab tests come back normal. Joe Miller, the founder of 1st Optimal, understands these frustrations and has built a unique approach to health optimization […]
Menopause, Rewritten with Cynthia Thurlow
Most conversations about menopause stop at hormones. This episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, goes further. We sit down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nationally recognized leader in women’s health, to unpack what’s really driving symptoms in midlife. Drawing from her clinical experience and her new book, The Menopause Gut, she explains why gut health is […]
Helping Clients Feel Their Best with Jamie Hill
Most people don’t feel “off” overnight. It starts subtly. Low energy. Brain fog. No motivation. A feeling that something isn’t right… even when your labs say everything is “normal.” In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with functional health coach Jamie Hill to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes with […]
Inside 1st Optimal: Founder Insights with Amber Miller
In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Joe Miller sits down with Amber Miller, co-founder of 1st Optimal, to share her transformative health journey and the story behind the creation of the company. Amber’s personal battle with hormonal imbalances, the challenges she faced as a high-performing woman, and her commitment to finding lasting […]
Strength Beyond the Scale with Tara LaFerrara
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down withTara LaFerrara, a former college athlete turned fitness coach, to discuss her inspiring journey and how she empowers women, especially those 35 and up, to break through their fitness barriers. Tara’s unique approach combines her personal story, professional expertise, and passion for helping women […]
Advocate for Your Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder
This week on the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Mariza Snyder, a women’s health practitioner and author known for her work in perimenopause, hormone balance, and metabolic health. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to helping women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies during midlife. […]
Heard Patients Heal Better with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Cassie Smith, a functional medicine endocrinologist who walked away from traditional healthcare after realizing something most patients already feel… the system wasn’t actually helping people get better. What started as a conversation around hormones quickly turned into a deeper discussion on why […]
The Hormone Reset with Shauna Theresa Butler
In a recent episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Shauna Teresa Butler, a health coach dedicated to helping women over 40 regain control of their health, build muscle, and unlock their best body. Shauna shared her inspiring journey, her insights on fitness, and how she empowers women to […]
Travis Wallace: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything in Health & Fitness
A transformation that lasts is not built overnight. It is built day by day.That is the foundational truth shared by Travis Wallace, a seasoned health coach and former NBA strength coach, in our latest podcast episode. In the latest episode on the 1st Optimal Podcast, Travis outlines how a simple mindset shift can radically change […]
Reclaiming your Life: Fiona Judd’s Tips for Lasting Health and Wellness
In our latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fiona Judd, a health coach and functional medicine expert who is passionate about empowering women in their 30s and beyond to take control of their health. Fiona’s journey is inspiring, and her insights into wellness, hormones, and self-care are […]
