The Optimal Body

Hate traditional forms of cardio but love dancing? Feeling unmotivated during quarantine? Dwelling under the social media pressures to “bounce back” post-pregnancy? Simone De La Rue, founder of Body By Simone and trainer on Khloe Kardashian’s show Revenge Body, breaks it all down in this episode. Through her personal dance career, Simone De La Rue found a career shift, from ego-driven to service-d...

“Pain is our protector…the goal is not to feel pain. It is how we are going to move through life with pain signals,” says DocJen. DocJen & Dr. Dom take a deep dive into 3 of your questions! Firstly, through the biopsychosocial lens, DocJen & Dr. Dom address chronic pain and how it relates to fear-of-missing-out (FOMO), selective attention, and our sense of purpose or self-worth. They talk into the...

Curious about pelvic floor health? Need some pregnancy or postpartum core guidance? Heard Kegels are your one-stop solution? Lashonda covers it all from rehabilitating that core for pregnancy to diastasis recti to incontinence. To kick off the episode, Lashonda discusses how and why she came to specialize in the field of pregnancy and postpartum as a physical therapist. As a mother of two, Lashond...

What is the Optimal Body really about? This PT Pearl breaks down all the components of the Jen Health Membership. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom talk about how the 30-day challenges can be used as a guide to kickstart your personalized journey and help you navigate what true health looks like for you. Furthermore, they dive into using Jen Health as a toolbox to develop true awareness of your body, and how you...

Finding it difficult to address your medical issues and navigate the traditional health care system? Feel rushed or like there is never enough time? Perhaps it is the fact that you don’t feel heard? You are not alone. Dr. Shani takes you through her brief, yet insightful story on what inspired her to be a physician, why she switched into telemedicine, and how the Steady MD platform allows her to p...

Feeling pain in your knees? Worried about getting knee osteoarthritis? When we think of knees, bones, and aging, osteoarthritis seems to be what we fear most. But, it does not have to be that way. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom address the fears associated with the diagnosis and the physiology of what is happening in the body. It is important to recognize that your scan does not necessarily correlate with the...

Curious about or fascinated by the Microbiota? Feeling bloated too often than not? Struggling to figure out whether you are allergic or intolerant? Take a deep dive into your gut bugs with the Mac Twins, founders of the gut stuff. As identical twins, the Mac Twins began their fascination with the gut as participants in the American gut study for the several differences in diagnoses for medical con...

Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom are huge on mobility. Dr. Jen released the Mobility Method to reach more people, through an affordable plan, and empower individuals within the walls of your own home. “Self-assess, don’t guess.” Mobility is the foundation you need to address the experiences you are feeling in your body, to create a more optimal environment for your body, and to bulletproof your body from the res...

You are not defined by your injury, your pain, your diagnosis, or what the MRI scan depicts. Dr Malek emphasizes the significance of rapport and her ultimate goals of creating a brain-safe environment for all “athletes of life.” Through her unique and individualized method, Dr. Malek re-iterates how vital it is to explore novelty, optimal sensation, and what “good discomfort” feels like in your bo...

Do you get jaw pain when opening your mouth? Maybe pain associated with clicking noises from the jaw? Heard of TMJ pain? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explore TMD or temporomandibular disorders and address the factors that may contribute to the symptoms you are experiencing in and around the jaw. They kick it off by explaining the basic anatomy of the jaw, move into when you should address pops and clicks fro...

Got a nagging shoulder issue? Wondering if physical therapy is for you? Interested in how you can perform better? This episode covers it all. Dr. Mike Reinold speaks to his expertise with the shoulders, and why shoulder issues are common. By exploring movement through the context of motor patterns and motor control, Dr. Mike explains how the sedentary lifestyle contributes to the “use it or lose i...

Love the feel-good crackles and pops when you receive an adjustment? Feeling helpless and in pain, because you can’t get to your PT during lockdown? “Once you pop the fun don’t stop?” Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom spill the truths about what is really happening when you receive an adjustment. In essence, it all comes down to “talking” to the tissues and the brains’ perception. Dr. Jen provides insight into he...

“Relationships is a skill,” says Mat. It is common to feel this expectation to have all your relationships, whether romantic, familial, or professional, figured out. But, in reality, most of us don’t really have them all perfect. Relatable right? Mat explores the dynamics of relationships by discussing the spectrum of masculine and feminine energies. By disregarding past archetypes surrounding gen...

Are you wondering whether heat packs actually work? Wondering if saunas are more than just a spa day treat? Tune in to Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explain how heat relates to physiological, localized, and systemic effects throughout the body. With an initial conversation about localized heat applications and the nervous system, they explore the use of saunas, uncovering some mind-blowing statistics on how c...

Do your doctors prescribe an end-all-be-all generalized medication protocol to your unique condition? Contemplating what life might look like off medication? Tune in as Sheeva shares her experience coming off 17 years of Adderall. Sheeva walks you through her story that started with an Adderall prescription for hormonal imbalances and ADHD, and led to a plethora of consequences where she began to...

Confused about the different opinions on foam rolling? Feel an immense and soothing release when you foam roll? Breaking up tissue adhesions or getting more flexible with foam rolling? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the science behind foam rolling and how foam rolling is a tool for accessing the nervous system. With more scientific literature, the beliefs around foam rolling as a self-myofascial rele...

When we approach health holistically, it becomes more than diet and exercise. True health encompasses everything in our environmental umbrella, including the chemical toxins we inhale, ingest, and come into contact with. Allison Evans, the co-founder of Branch Basics, takes you on a ride through her PCOS and chronic pain story, unveiling her Aunt Marilee’s secrets to health. By addressing the toxi...

Are you feeling excruciating pain around the ribs? Have you been or know anyone diagnosed with slipped ribs? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom begin the conversation by talking into the ribcage and addressing the fear that commonly surrounds diagnostic verbiage, particularly with the use of “slipped” in this context. They explore the literature around the cause of “slipped” ribs, as well as the role and informati...

Ever been curious about psychedelics? Looking to learn more about plant medicine? This episode has got you covered with the healing effects of psychedelics and the therapeutic benefits of drug therapy. Drugs have been stigmatized and have received a bad rep. However, Lauren Taus, psychedelic assisted psychotherapist, sheds light on the healing effects of plant medicine and how appropriate psychede...

Feeling aches and tightness around your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Take a moment to reflect back on the last 24 hours and notice how many different positions you’ve moved into. We tend to find ourselves stagnant in one position for long periods of time. Our bodies crave movement. Doc Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of rounded shoulders and why you find yourself in a rounded position. I...

Do you find yourself stuck in the past? Are you seeking but cannot seem to move on? Is your go-to solution to triggers and “undesirable” emotions to suppress and repress them? The truth is, we all suffer from trauma in some way shape or form. We live in a society that stigmatizes emotional behaviors and representations that consequently arise from our experiences of trauma. Shannon Algeo speaks th...

To ice or not to ice an injury? With different health professionals advising for and against using ice post-injury, you are not alone if you are feeling confused. From RICE to PEACE & LOVE, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom uncover the evolution of the ice protocol, and simplify explanations surrounding the immunology behind inflammation and swelling. By honing in on the importance of allowing the body to mediate...

Find yourself in a vicious diet-binge cycle? Overwhelmed with all the fat loss advice out there? We are all exposed to a multitude of fad and short-term diet hacks and training programs that are band-aid and unsustainable approaches to weight loss. Dr. Andy Galpin uncovers the truth of fat loss through a biochemical lens. Using analogies that compare cooks to bakers, Dr. Andy uses a personalized a...

Do you feel pins and needles around your wrist and fingers more often than not? Feeling tingling sensations down your arm when you move your neck around? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom may have your answer. Listen in as they lay out the specifics as to why you may be feeling the sensations you are feeling and what you can do about it. From symptoms of edema, burning and tingling sensations, along with uncomf...

Tired of reading all the contradictory perspectives on health and diet? Are you or do you know someone struggling to figure out their diet with a diagnosis, like epilepsy? This podcast is for you! This is your one-stop shop to your questions regarding diet and optimizing your health for top performance. Scott Sommer provides you with simple answers to holistic health, using your diet, which we’ve...