Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Dr. Rick Johnson is back on the podcast! This time we focus on the hormone leptin and why Dr. Johnson believes it to be the main cause of obesity! The connection between fructose and leptin and mitochondria! We also discuss how proper hydration alone can help with fat loss, mitochondrial health and some VERY surprising things that improve mitochondrial health and biogenesis! Dr. Johnson is a Profe...

Hi friends! Today's episode is all about my #1 strategy for navigating the holidays successfully, as well as some thoughts on changing up intermittent fasting patterns, leptin, mitochondrial health and more!  Link to the full study we discussed on Monday's episode about eating more protein (without exercise) to lose fat & gain muscle in women: Here Treat yourself to a Tone this year and kick off 2...

Hi friends! Today's episode is all about an incredible study on increased protein intake ALONE - without any exercise- changing body composition dramatically! We are honored to have Dr. Bill Campbell back on the podcast with us for the third time!    Check out his excellent research review, Here!   Get FREE SHIPPING for Black Friday until November 29th with the code BLACKFRIDAY! Try the new revolu...

Hi friends! This episode is a recap of all of the top highlights and takeaways from the second interview with Dr. Chris Palmer! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed preparing it for you!

Hi friends! Today's episode is Part 2 of 2 with Dr. Chris Palmer. A Harvard psychiatrist conducting neuroscience for 25 years, Dr. Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain .    He explains this new understanding of mental illness in de...

Hi friends! This episode is a recap of all of the top highlights and takeaways from the first interview with Dr. Chris Palmer! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed preparing it for you!

Hi friends! Today's episode is Part 1 of 2 with Dr. Chris Palmer. A Harvard psychiatrist conducting neuroscience for 25 years, Dr. Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain .    He explains this new understanding of mental illness in de...

Hi friends! This episode is about how to Boosting Energy by Optimizing Mitochondria with Circadian Programming! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special thank...

Hi friends! This episode is all about a NEW STUDY on Women, Keto & Functional Fitness Training on Pre, Peri and Menopausal Women! And we get to speak directly with the author of the study, Coach Bronson Dant! Here is the link to the study Check out more from Coach Bronson Here ! Follow him on Instagram Here Test Your Ketones & Fat Burning with the TONE! SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the TONE HERE Fol...

Hi friends! This episode is about the Leptin Lowdown episode and the top practical take-aways to make the body more leptin sensitive! We talk all about IF, circadian fasting, inflammation, mitochondrial health and much more! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com...

Hi friends! This episode is all about leptin! What is is, what leptin resistance is, how it is related to insulin resistance, how leptin controls our satiety regulates our metabolism and how to reset the body's sensitivity to leptin for effortless weight loss and energy! Check out Dr. Hemingway's website, book, podcast & MORE Here!! Test Your Ketones & Fat Burning with the TONE! SHIPPING Worldwide...

Hi friends! This episode is about the 6 Weeks of A New IF Experiment Complete! Surprising Results & What Is Next? All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coaching: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com Special than...

Hi friends! This episode is all about the science & research on fasted workouts vs fed for fat burning, mitochondrial biogenesis and optimal health! We also discuss if women should skip fasted workouts with regards to hormonal health according to the published research. Test Your Ketones & Fat Burning with the TONE! NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose G...

Hi friends! This episode is all about optimizing leptin : from leptin resistance to having too low leptin levels and the best approaches for weight loss or correcting low leptin with Ali Miller, RD. and how to correct it I also discuss my thoughts on leptin and lining up with circadian biology; a quick update on how my IF experiment is going. All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the...

Hi friends! This episode is all about nourishing little ones!  Ali Miller, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a contagious passion for developing clinical protocols and programs using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment. Her Food- As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional approach to healing the body. Ali is a renowned expert in the ketogen...

Hi friends! This episode is all about leptin resistance and how to correct it and discussing the 5 Rules of Resetting Leption! Find the 5 Rules here: https://www.wellnessresources.com/news/the-five-rules-of-the-leptin-diet I also update you on how my new IF experiment is going with regards to resetting leptin, light, mitochondria & more! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Blac...

Michael was just recently crowned Runner-up on the All-star season of MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay! After beating out tens of thousands of competitors on Season 10 of MasterChef on FOX, he returned to battle on MasterChef Season 12, proving once again that he is one of the best cooks in America!   Michael's bestselling cookbooks, "New Keto Cooking" & "New Comfort Cooking", along with his upcoming...

Hi friends! This episode is all about leptin resistance and how to correct it! I also update you on how my new IF experiment is going with regards to resetting leptin, light, mitochondria & more! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Hig...

Esther Blum is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don't Get Fat; Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous ; Secrets of Gorgeous , and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She was voted Best Nutritionist by Manhattan Magazine. She has appeared on Dr. Oz, TODAY, A Healthy You with Carol Alt, The ISAAC Show, ABC-TV, FOX- 5's Good Day NY, Fox News Live, and more . She is also an in-demand authority frequently...

Hi friends!! This episode is all about a NEW study on women and protein intake for Fat Loss! We discuss women, fat loss, hormones for pre, peri and post menopause and this very exciting new article by Dr. Raubenheimer & Simpson! Here is the link to the article: https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.17290?af=R I also update you on my new IF experiment, leptin, light, mitochond...

Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian and culinary nutrition expert known for her ability to simplify the concept of healthy eating. She serves as a contributing editor for Cooking Light  and  Real Simple  and won a James Beard Award for her 2016 article "Brain Health." She also develops content for a variety of media outlets and lifestyle brands such as  Real Simple ,  Parents , Ra...

Hi friends!! This episode is about my NEW 6 Week Intermittent Fasting Window + FULL Leptin Reset Protocol, Fat Burning with Cold Adaptation, Light & Mitochondria! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Higher Protein Keto Meal Plans & Coa...

Hi friends!! This is a POWER packed episode featuring 4 protein experts: Dr. Jose Antonio, Dr. Bill Campbell, Dr. Raubenhaimer & Simpson & Dr. Don Layman! This is the Best of Protein Experts Part #2 episode! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mention...

Hi friends! This episode is about how I have been testing a NEW Intermittent Fasting pattern and getting BETTER results! And touching on fat burning, optimizing mitochondria with cold adaptation! All TONE devices are NOW SHIPPING Worldwide!! Order the Black & Gold TONE HERE Order the Black & Rose Gold TONE HERE Get Your FREE ebook on keto: https://www.ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook Try the Hig...

Dr Lucy Burns is an experienced Lifestyle Medicine physician who lost 44 lbs (20 kg) by adopting a low carb lifestyle. She has been working with individuals to optimise their health, lose weight and reverse chronic disease. Dr Lucy Burns has many years of experience with mental health, motivational coaching and is considered an expert in the field of sugar addiction.  Learn more about Dr. Lucy & R...