Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3361: Mark Fisher breaks down how to gauge when it’s time to increase your weights, balancing intensity with proper form and long-term progress. You’ll learn practical cues, like rep capacity and technique breakdown, that help you avoid both s...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3360: Renae Earle breaks down the hype around functional foods, explaining how added nutrients can offer benefits, but don’t automatically make a product healthy. You’ll gain clarity on when these foods are genuinely useful and when they’re ju...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3359: Josie Michelle Davis challenges the belief that you must enjoy every positive habit before committing to it, revealing how real growth often begins with resistance. By continuing to show up for what’s good for you, even when you dislike...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3358: Shawna Scafe shares a humorous and honest look at cutting out gluten and dairy while managing her baby’s reflux, offering practical tips that make the transition feel doable. From clever substitutions to meal planning and real-life survi...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3338: Melani Schweder explores how the gut acts as the foundation of overall health, influencing everything from immunity to mood through its vast microbial ecosystem. She explains why modern illnesses may trace back to digestive imbalance and...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3337: Chalene Johnson breaks down how to rebuild motivation by setting realistic goals, prioritizing what truly matters, and creating systems that make success feel achievable. She emphasizes that lasting change comes from consistency, account...