1st Optimal Podcast

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive into the training mindset that fuels top athletes in CrossFit, the Titan Games, and Ninja Warrior with Margaux Celeste Alvarez. Margaux shares her journey and insights into the mental and physical strategies that set elite athletes apart. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ The mindset behind training for high-performance events like CrossF...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive deep into the missing pieces of wellness with Allyssa LaScala, the Biohacking Bombshell. Allyssa shares her personal journey of overcoming Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and breast-implant illness, while uncovering how toxins and gut health play a crucial role in hormone optimization. Learn practical tips you can implement today to better understan...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Pam Campbell, a health coach and functional medicine expert, to discuss her personal journey from struggling with hormone imbalances to transforming her health and helping others do the same. Pam dives into myths surrounding women's health, shares underutilized strategies for optimal well-being, and reveals mindset shifts that can m...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast , Alejandra Ruff, longevity coach and founder of Living Well Co., shares her journey to help women live longer, healthier lives. Learn how sustainable lifestyle changes, hormone balance, and daily habits can transform your health and energy. Tune in for:  Tips on balancing hormones and overcoming weight-loss resistance Meal prep and habits to reduce chron...

In this video, Jillian Greaves, a functional nutrition expert specializing in women's health, shares valuable insights on how the right nutrition can unlock hormonal balance and lasting wellness. Learn practical tips on supporting your hormones and improving overall health through personalized nutrition. Check out Jillian's website for more resources: jilliangreaves.com Follow her on Ins...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren, a leading expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization, shares her personal health journey and busts common myths about hormone health. Discover actionable tips on balancing hormones, improving energy, and achieving lasting wellness. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more expert health insights!  Learn more from Dr. Mare...

In this episode, we break down common fitness and wellness myths and highlight the strategies that actually work. You’ll learn practical tips, sustainable habits, and evidence-based approaches that support long-term health and performance. If you want clearer guidance on what truly moves the needle, this conversation is for you. Follow Katelyn: Instagram: @katelyn_bliss 00:00:00 - Introduction and...

In this episode, Taylor Murphy shares her expert insights on how traditional diets fail midlife women and why a hormone-centered approach is the key to lasting health. Taylor walks us through her personal journey, debunks common hormone myths, and reveals powerful strategies for resetting your metabolism, losing belly fat, and building lean muscle in your 30s and beyond. Watch now for practical to...

In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond. For more from Dala:...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Lindsey Mathews shares her hormone-friendly fat loss approach for perimenopausal women. Learn how she overcame a 50-pound weight gain and built a sustainable, metabolism-friendly plan. Lindsey busts common fat loss myths and reveals the key strategies that work during hormonal shifts. 🔗 Explore more at Moxie by Lindsey: https://www.moxiebylindsey.com/...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Angela Foster, award-winning nutritionist and creator of BioSyncing, shares her journey from corporate burnout to high-performance health. Learn how women in midlife can boost energy, balance hormones, and reclaim their vitality using science-backed routines and actionable tips. 🌐 Website: angelafosterperformance.com 📺 YouTube:   ⁨@ANGELAFOSTER-HPH⁩  ...

Join McCall McPherson PA-C, expert in functional medicine and hormone health, as she busts common myths and shares her top strategies for optimizing health, balancing hormones, and achieving modern weight loss. In this episode, McCall dives into the power of personalized wellness plans, functional medicine testing, and mindset shifts for lasting transformation. 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Nutrition, and a health coach dedicated to helping women achieve sustainable health results while balancing their busy lives. Lisa shares her personal health transformation journey, debunks myths in functional medicine, and offers practical strategies for managing hormone health and stress. 00:...

In this episode, Tatch, the creator of the Reverse ME Method, shares her transformative journey and practical strategies for optimizing metabolism in women 40+. From hormone balancing to strength training, Tatch breaks down her framework to help women lose fat, build strength, and feel confident. Learn science-backed tips, including the best ways to "hack" your metabolism, strength train...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Kristen Blake, a leading functional medicine practitioner and health coach. Kristen shares her personal health journey and expert advice on hormone balance, gut health, and sustainable wellness strategies for women. She busts common myths in women’s health, introduces underutilized strategies, and explains how functional medicine can tran...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Beth Westie, a leading expert in female hormone health and functional medicine, shares her personal journey and professional expertise on balancing hormones, improving digestion, and reclaiming energy. Dr. Westie dives deep into the root-cause testing that can transform your health, as well as practical tips to fix hormonal cycles, manage mood swings, and boost energy...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Ana Capozzoli shares her powerful journey from adversity to healing and how she helps women uncover the hidden root causes of fatigue, weight struggles, and digestive issues. We dive into hormone health, gut testing, mindset, and the science-backed steps that create lasting transformation. Discover how advanced tools like GI-MAP and cortisol testing, pai...

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Michelle Shapiro, RD, dives into the complexities of MCAS, POTS, and histamine responses. She breaks down how functional medicine addresses these conditions and dispels common myths about supplements and biohacking. Tune in for expert insights on balancing immune responses and optimizing health. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Michelle S...

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 gut issues can sabotage performance, how to balance stress, and practical tips for improving digestion. Whether you're a competitor or just looking to...

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 powerful role in achieving lasting health and vitality. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to transform your wellness journey!  00:00 - Introduction to Dr....

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 ( @foodandspirit ) and Joe Miller, dive into: ✅ Why gut health is the real foundation of detox and energy ✅ The hidden stressors (emotional, environmental, lifestyle)...

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, and how advanced testing can transform your well-being. Maddy shares her journey from struggling with severe health challenges to helping clients restore e...

🧠💩 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 wellness, and nutrition. 🎙️ Katie shares her personal healing journey, debunks common gut health myths, and reveals underused strategies to support digestion, i...

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 opens up about her own health journey, from the challenges that led her to functional medicine, to the breakthroughs that now guide her work with women seeking real,...

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, weight cut expert, and former UFC fighter, to unpack the science and the suffering behind performance at the highest level. From brutal training camps and bo...