Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Ready to cut through the noise and actually build muscle and lose fat ? Dr. Mike Israetel joins me to break down the simple science behind protein intake, hypertrophy training, and smart recovery — all in a way that's perfect for beginners. If you want real results, not just internet fitness myths —...

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 deep-dive, Vanessa breaks down her full-length interview with Dr. Ted Naiman, author of Satiety Per Calorie: Eating, Solved . This is the episode...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this powerful and practical episode, Vanessa sits down with returning guest Dr. Ted Naiman—board-certified physician, fitness expert, and author of the new book Satiety Per Calorie: Eating, Solved. Together, they unpack the revolutionary concept that could change the way you eat forever: satiety...

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Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . What if the key to a leaner body, a clearer mind, and total food freedom isn't willpower… but your gut bacteria? In this powerful episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , I'm joined by world-renowned physician, author, and gut health pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry to dive into the bold insights from his...

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Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this insightful and practical episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Latt Mansor—metabolism researcher and Scientific Director at Ketone-IQ—to talk about what it really takes to shed the last 20 pounds of body fat. Dr. Mansor shares his current fat loss journey, including how he's incorporating stra...

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 science breakdown, we explore one of the most impactful studies on protein intake in women who resistance train. This 8-week randomized controlled...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this powerful episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , host Vanessa interviews Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, one of the world's leading researchers in ketogenic science and metabolic therapy.  They dive into how ketones not only serve as a powerful fuel source but also act as metabolic signaling molecu...

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 episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , I take a deep dive into two exciting new studies that could reshape how we think about fat loss and body compo...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast , I'm joined by Dr. Victoria Felkar , a leading expert in women's health, endocrinology, and performance. Victoria's work challenges common myths and misconceptions surrounding women's health — from hormone fluctuations to muscle growth and strength tra...

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 episode, I share my personal experience trying Myo-reps and break down the science behind this innovative muscle-building technique. Key Topics Covered...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this insightful episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , I'm joined by Dr. Antonella V. Schwarz, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, to uncover the powerful connection between strength training, protein intake, and achieving an optimal body composition. As a former competitive bodybuilder tu...

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 straight to the studies breakdown: 14:36  In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , we dive deep into two groundbreaking studies that reveal powerf...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode of  The Optimal Protein Podcast , I'm joined by Dr. Eric Trexler , a renowned researcher and expert in exercise science, nutrition, and body composition. We dive deep into the strategies you can use to optimize protein intake , preserve lean muscle mass , and enhance fat loss . Dr. T...

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Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Martin Refalo to discuss his brand-new study: Effect of Dietary Protein on Fat-Free Mass in Energy-Restricted, Resistance-Trained Individuals: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Regression (Refalo, Trexler, & Helms, 2025). This...

Use the code KETOGIRL for 20% off your order of Spirulina Here In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , we dive into two fascinating new studies that explore how diet, supplementation, and exercise impact biological aging and body composition. 📌 Study 1: How omega-3s, vitamin D, and exercise work together to slow down biological aging —and why the combination may be more powerful than any...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allan Bacon, a former dental surgeon, certified personal trainer and nutritionist, to explore his evidence-based approach to fitness and nutrition coaching. Key Topics Discussed: Overcoming fitness plateaus and effective strategies to break through them The scie...

Use the code KETOGIRL for 20% off your order of Spirulina Here A new study reveals a surprising truth: muscle mass and strength don't always improve the same way. While protein intake plays a key role in muscle growth, micronutrient deficiencies—especially in Vitamin D, B12, Magnesium, and Iron—can significantly impact strength gains. In this episode, I break down a new randomized clinical trial t...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode of  The Optimal Protein Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Jamie Baum , a leading researcher in protein metabolism and its impact on women's health, body composition, and metabolic function. Dr. Baum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas...

Use the code KETOGIRL for 20% off your order of Spirulina Here In today's episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast, we uncover a groundbreaking discovery about LEAP2, a newly identified hormone that plays a key role in hunger regulation, ketone production, and appetite suppression. We are breaking down a 2022 study published in Endocrinology titled b-Hydroxybutyrate Suppresses Hepatic Production of...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . Welcome back to The Optimal Protein Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Scott Sherr, a leading expert in metabolic health, ketones, and mitochondrial optimization. We dive deep into the science of ketones, the metabolic benefits of a high-protein ketogenic diet, and how to optimize your app...

Use the code KETOGIRL for 20% off your order of Spirulina Here In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Catharine Arnston to discuss the role of detoxification in fat loss, managing weight gain during peri- and post-menopause, and combating brain fog. Dr. Arnston shares insights on how optimizing cellular health can enhance metabolic function, support hormonal balance,...

Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy.  Go to timeline.com/vanessa . In this episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast , we sit down with Liz Plosser, the Editor in Chief at Women's Health until very recently! We discuss protein, lifting and women's health and re-inventing yourself at different stages of life. A very inspiring listen!  Get 20% off SITEWIDE at Ketogenicg...