Apr 23, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast
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...
Apr 16, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast
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...
Apr 9, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast
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...
Apr 2, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast
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...
Mar 27, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast, Articles
RFK’s Perspective on Food and Health Reform In a thought-provoking conversation with Joe Rogan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) illuminated some of the most pressing issues facing public health today, particularly those related to the food industry and its role in the...
Mar 26, 2026 | 1st Optimal Podcast, Women’s Health & Hormones
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...