The Optimal U Podcast

I want you to think about something for a second - can you name something that you can do that elevates your health and wellness physically, mentally, and neurologically? Believe it or not, It’s weightlifting and this episode attempts to shift a common misconception and stigma about lifting weights, and that is the thought that it is strictly for building muscle, or only for bodybuilders and footb...

In this episode we talk about a topic that’s gained a lot of traction and attention recently….you may have seen people doing this on various social media platforms, or news outlets, there’s even been celebrities who have recently been discussing this practice, and if you follow me on instagram you may have seen some of my posts about this as well. Our topic today is deliberate cold exposure. I bre...

This episode focuses on something that is too prevalent in a lot of people - The Victim Mentality - If you've ever been in a situation where you didn't get something that you wanted, an outcome you desired, a result you were expecting…… that promotion…..didn't land the job you wanted…..got into a disagreement with someone….failed to make a team…..and your immediate reaction was to blam...

This episode features, Phil Sabatini, who is an expert on many topics, including exercise, strength and conditioning, kinesiology, the human body, and much more. We discuss his transition from division 1 baseball to a national champion weightlifter, strength and conditioning facts, tips, and advice, nutrition, daily habits for success, balancing a busy life, gaining a mental edge, overcoming impos...

Implementing a solid morning routine a has been transformational for me.  You may be thinking that you already have a morning routine - wake up, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, get a shower, get dressed, make your bed and head to work. That’s not the type of morning routine that I am talking about.  I am talking about going on the offensive, growing personally, physically, and mentally, creating...

This three minute episode provides you with the motivation and inspiration you need. We talk a lot about personal growth, improvement, development, success and steps you can take to do achieve those things - but at the end of the day it all boils down to this - how badly do you want it? Because if you want it badly enough you’ll put the work in to get it. You want to lose weight? How badly do you...

This topic is another one that can have a major impact on your health, happiness, performance, and future……in fact, few topics are more important than the one we will discuss today……and it's another pillar from our TEAM acronym, and it is the A, which stands for actions and habits……if you improve your daily habits you can improve your life. I could argue that this pillar is the most important,...

This episode can have a profound impact on your brain, body, health, and happiness, and the topic is the E from our TEAM acronym, which stands for eating. Eating (or nutrition) can be a complex and multifaceted subject, but the key thing to remember is this…..it's all about fueling our bodies and minds with the nutrients and energy we need to live well and operate optimally; it’s not just about we...

This powerful episode can be an absolute game-changer for your health, happiness, personal growth, and productivity. If I had the ability to go back and educate myself on a topic when I was younger, this is without a doubt one of the top items that would be on the list. Learn about the "T" from the TEAM acronym, which stands for thinking. This episode teaches you about your brain, how to...

The greatest investment you can make is in yourself.  Learn why it is so important to pour into yourself, how you can grow personally, practice self-care, peak your performance, and feel healthier, happier, and more productive.

Meet the host of the Optimal U Podcast, learn what the show is about, and how it can benefit you. Hear how a traumatic near-death experience led to a transformation and triumph. This episode provides a highlight of four key areas of personal development: TEAM - Thinking and how to optimize your brain, Eating and the importance of nutrition, Actions and Habits of success, and Movement, which focuse...