Vanessa Spina

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Health EN ↓ 540 episodes

Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!

Author

Vanessa Spina

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.ketogenicgirl.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

How to Maintain Fat Loss: The Studies & Science Behind Long-Term Success 23.10.2025

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers. NOW GET 15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa What separates people who keep fat off from those who regain it? In this episode, Vanessa Spina breaks down the latest research on long-term fat loss maintenance — including insights from one of the world's most respected obesity a...

The Real Secret to Fat Loss Maintenance: Insights from 30 Years of Research with Dr. James Hill 20.10.2025

NEW! Support your strength and muscle goals with PUORI Creatine+ — a clean, effective creatine monohydrate supplement enhanced with taurine. Get 20% off at  puori.com/VANESSA In today's episode, Vanessa sits down with one of the most influential figures in obesity and metabolism research — Dr. James Hill , Professor of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and co-founder of...

How Women Should Eat Protein for Muscle, Fat Loss & Longevity — Backed by Science 17.10.2025

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers. NOW GET 15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa In this solo episode, Vanessa breaks down her in-depth conversation with Dr. Emily Lantz, a leading researcher in protein metabolism and muscle physiology. Discover why eating around 30 g of high-quality protein at each meal may be...

Fat Loss without Muscle Loss: The Science of Refeeds, Protein & Recomposition with Dr. Escalante 13.10.2025

NEW! Support your strength and muscle goals with PUORI Creatine+ — a clean, effective creatine monohydrate supplement enhanced with taurine. Get 20% off at  puori.com/VANESSA Can you really lose fat without losing muscle? Vanessa sits down with Dr. Guillermo Escalante, physique competitor and sports nutrition researcher, to reveal the science of doing exactly that. Learn how high-protein diets and...

Why Women Need Creatine: Fat Loss, Metabolism & Cognitive Benefits Backed by Science — and How to Choose Clean, Pure Supplements with Oliver Amdrup-Chamby 10.10.2025

In this powerful educational episode, Vanessa sits down with Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, CEO and Co-Founder of Puori, for an in-depth masterclass on the supplements most overlooked—yet most transformative—for women's health: creatine and omega-3s. Drawing on the latest scientific research and insights from world-leading muscle and metabolism experts, Vanessa and Oliver unpack: ✅ Why creatine is a found...

The Science of 30/30/30 Protein Meals: Burn Fat & Build Muscle - Dr. Emily Lantz 06.10.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa. In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Emily Lantz , Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch and mentee of the late Profe...

New Study! Belly Fat Drops Faster on High-Protein — With Autophagy Still Active 03.10.2025

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers. NOW GET 15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa In today's solocast, we break down a brand new clinical trial that tested whether a high-protein diet really shuts down autophagy — and what it means for fat loss and body composition. For years, many believed that eating more prot...

Break Through Your Fat Loss Plateau with Carb Refeeds & Ketones: Dr. Latt Mansor 29.09.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa. In this powerful second interview, Dr. Latt Mansor returns to the podcast to share his personal 20+ lb fat loss transformation—and how he used keton...

The New Science of PSMF Days: My Results + The 2025 Meta-Analysis on Protein 26.09.2025

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers.  NOW GET  15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa Today's solocast is all about Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) days — how I've been using them in my own fat loss journey, how my approach differs from the traditional PSMF, and what the latest research says about PSMF, refee...

Protein Sparing Modified Fasting Days Explained: Maria Emmerich's Science-Backed Fat Loss Method to Preserve Muscle + Sharing Her Courageous Weight Regain Journey 22.09.2025

Content Note / Trigger Warning: The first two-thirds of this episode focus on Maria Emmerich's expertise in helping thousands of people who are overweight, obese, or struggling with metabolic health to lose weight and dramatically improve their health and lives. In the last third of the interview, Maria shares her very recent personal experience with struggling with restrictive dieting, and her co...

Why Protein Needs Are Higher Than You Think: Lessons from Two Leading Scientists (Dr. Carlene Starck & Dr. Arny Ferrando Recaps) 19.09.2025

Beat BLOAT & unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers.  NOW GET  15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa In this special solocast, Vanessa recaps the top highlights from two powerhouse researchers in protein metabolism: Dr. Carlene Starck and Dr. Arny Ferrando . If your goal is fat loss, muscle preservation, and body recomposition —...

Back by Popular Demand: Dr. Arny Ferrando on Protecting Muscle & Burning Fat 15.09.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ — clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa . In this highly requested follow-up, Dr. Arny Ferrando returns to the Optimal Protein Podcast to go even deeper into the science of preserving mus...

The Bloating Episode! Beat Bloat, Optimize Digestion & Maximize Nutrient Absorption with Wade Lightheart 12.09.2025

Unlock better protein absorption and digestion with MassZymes by BiOptimizers. NOW GET  15% off your order with the code VANESSA at bioptimizers.com/vanessa The Bloating Episode! If you've ever struggled with bloating after eating, digestive discomfort, or wondered if your body is really absorbing all the protein and nutrients you consume, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Wade Lightheart, co...

Are We Undereating Protein? Why New Research Says Our Needs Are Higher – Dr. Carlene Starck 08.09.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ — clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa . Today's episode features Dr. Carlene Starck, a nutrition scientist whose groundbreaking research is changing the way we think about protein and a...

The Real Science of Fat Loss: Carbons, Metabolism & Protein Timing - Dr. Andy Galpin Recap 05.09.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. In this solo recap episode, Vanessa breaks down her in-depth interview with Dr. Andy Galpin, one of the world's leading muscle scientists and performance physio...

Stuck at 1200 Calories? Why Muscle Is Key to Fat Loss – Dr. Andy Galpin's Fix for Metabolic Resistance 01.09.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ — clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa . In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Andy Galpin — world-renowned muscle physiologist, strength coach, and leading e...

Fuel Your Brain & Burn Fat: Inside IQBAR's High-Protein Formulation 29.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. In this Friday episode, I'm diving into my fascinating conversation with Will Nitze , the founder and CEO of IQBAR —a bar formulated to fuel both the brain and...

BREAKING: Landmark New Study on Weight Loss and Ultra-Processed Foods with Dr. Samuel Dicken 25.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. In today's episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Samuel Dicken , Research Fellow at University College London's Centre for Obesity Research and lead author of the...

I Tried PSMF Days for 3 Weeks — My Results + The Surprising Science of Intermittent High-Protein Fasting 22.08.2025

Discover how Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting PSMF) Days can unlock rapid fat loss without sacrificing muscle. Vanessa shares her own recent results alongside the latest studies on intermittent high-protein fasting in women. Learn more about the TONE LUX Crystal red light therapy mask and the accessory the TONE LUX CONTOUR for the neck and décolleté  and get 20% OFF with the code VANESSA Have you...

Rapid Fat Loss Without Muscle Loss? The Science on Protein-Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) 18.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. This episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast takes a deep dive into the Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) — a scientifically designed approach for rapid fat l...

Fat Loss First: How VO₂ Max, Ketones & Diet Unlock Lifelong Metabolic Fitness — Dr. Paul Laursen Recap 15.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Today's episode is a deep-dive recap of my mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Paul Laursen — one of the world's top experts in exercise physiology, high-intensi...

Fat Loss & the Fat-Burning Advantage: Boost VO₂ Max, Build Metabolic Fitness & Stay Lean for Life: Dr. Paul Laursen 11.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Today's guest is Dr. Paul Laursen — exercise physiologist, endurance coach, co-author of HIIT Science: The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Tr...

Protein, Policy & Fat Loss: Dr. Don Layman's Breaking Insights (Part 2) 08.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. In this Part 2 solo recap episode, Vanessa Spina continues breaking down her powerful conversation with protein pioneer Dr. Donald Layman—covering the second ha...

Breaking News: Big Changes to the Dietary Guidelines Coming & What It Means for Fat Loss, Muscle & Metabolism: Dr. Don Layman (Part 2 of 2) 04.08.2025

Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at Ketone.com/vanessa . In Part 2 of this powerful interview, legendary protein researcher Dr. Donald Layman returns to the Optimal Protein Podcast to unpack some of the m...

Protein, Breaking News & Fat Loss: Dr. Don Layman's Breaking Insights (Recap Part 1) 01.08.2025

IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% OFF all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text VANESSA to 64000. That's VANESSA to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Jump to start of the episode: 13:30 In this Friday solo episode, Vanessa Spina breaks down the first half of her latest interview with Dr. Donald Layman — legen...

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