Sam Miller Science

In this episode we dive into the subtle, yet powerful stressors that could be derailing your health and fitness journey.   While obvious stressors often get the most attention, today we explore the lesser-known culprits: people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, and the Fawn response.   Learn how these behaviors, deeply rooted in our psychology and childhood experiences, can manifest as hormo...

In this episode, we delve into a critical, yet often overlooked, skill that could set you apart in the health and fitness industry—understanding and utilizing lab testing.  While foundational skills like CPR, nutrition basics, and exercise programming are essential, they only scratch the surface of what’s possible for optimizing client health.  Join us as we explore the profound impact o...

Growth hormone has received less spotlight on this platform compared to others like cortisol and estrogen but I thought it was time for a deep dive. We'll cover the nuances of fasting and muscle gain, estrogen and testosterone considerations, how it plays into insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and much more! Topics include:   - What is Growth Hormone and Why We Should Care - Growth H...

In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for overcoming content creation hurdles and enhancing your messaging. Whether you're grappling with procrastination or struggling to maintain momentum, we've got you covered with actionable insights. Discover how recycling and repurposing content can keep your energy up and how leading with intention can help you overcome self-doubt and ego preser...

I wanted to share a recent study that has some very interesting results and implications on cholesterol and longevity. We'll look at the study details, why this is important to you as a coach, and more. Topics include:   - High Cholesterol A Top Longevity Marker? - What We’ll Cover - Why This is Important - Geriatric Journal Study - Similar Episodes In The Feed - Breaking Down the Study - Loo...

Did you know the use of contraceptives specifically birth control might be impacting who you choose as a mate? It might even make you more jealous one study finds. Really fascinating topic so I wanted to bring you the unbiased research when it comes to birth control, mate choice, attractiveness, and a study on professional lap dancers. Topics include:   - Birth Control and Mate Choice - Studi...

A short but important reminder for you on health and lab testing and why we should as health coaches keep environmental, lifestyle, and habit considerations at the forefront even when lab testing has its place. This clip is from The Holistic Savage Podcast with Brendan Vermeire. Topics include:   - Going Beyond Health Testing - Lifestyle and Environmental Considerations - The Game Operation -...

The health and fitness space has made several strides over the past 15-20 years but it has its current issues as well especially in the functional health and medicine space. I was recently on The Holistic Savage Podcast talking about some of these specific problems and wanted to share it on today's episode. Topics include:   - Current State of The Functional Health Space - Limitations and Ben...

Finishing out with Part 2 with Dave Tate on his podcast Table Talk, we dive deeper into nuanced topics around hormones, metabolism, gut health, and more! Topics include:   - Personal Health Stories - Fitness Industry Myths - Advice For Fitness Professionals   - Future Outlooks in Health and Nutrition ----------  Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:  https://youtube.com/@sammillersc...

I joined one of the legends in the health and fitness space Dave Tate on his podcast Table Talk and had an in depth nuanced discussion on many topics around health, nutrition, metabolism, and hormones and wanted to share it with you on my platform. Given this was a 3 hour long talk in total, we wanted to break it up in 2 parts so stick around for Part 2 coming out tomorrow! Part 1 topics include:...

I recently joined Anders Varner and Doug Larson again on the Barbell Shrugged podcast and we had a lengthy discussion around some popular topics right now. Specifically, I wanted to bring two featured clips back to this show all around testosterone and lab work that I think you'll find interesting. Topics include:   - Testosterone and Weight Training - The Brady Bunch - Horizontal Line Metaph...

One of the biggest issues I see right now in the evidence based health and fitness coaching space is the overemphasis of cherry-picking studies to prove your opinion right over actually helping people. Can these studies be helpful? Sure, but is it the only thing in coaching? Absolutely not. I'll explain why a focus on implementation and application far exceeds mere theory and why I think this is a...

In today's episode, I wanted to bring you a longer form Q&A style episode with questions I received from our mentees inside of Metabolism School. These questions range from appropriate diet style considerations for clients to understanding different client populations and their unique supplementation needs to going beyond the popular buzzword conditions and digger deeper. Topics include:   -...

In both clients and coaches, there's a hidden truth that we must all be aware of if we want to make continuous progress towards the things we want in life. That truth… is truth. More specifically, honesty and self-awareness of where we currently are and where we want to go. In this episode, I'm going to explain this concept through a motivational interviewing lens called creating contrast and why...

A great debate in the health and wellness industry is our ideal exposure to the sun, its benefits, potential risks, whether sunscreen is beneficial or toxic, and more. In this episode, we'll discuss these important topics around sun exposure along with ethnicity and geography considerations and sleep and circadian rhythm. Topics include:   - Sun Exposure Debate - Longevity Risk Factors - Sun...

Celebrating our 700th episode on the podcast, I wanted to share my story and how Sam Miller Science came to be and evolved to what it is now. It wasn't long ago I was wiping down gym equipment and doing in-person training sessions back to back at my college campus rec center. So much has happened for me since finding a passion for health and fitness but turning it into a sustainable career took a...

Concluding our Got Gut Health? series, in part 4, we will discuss stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile, and tests you can do at home to assess stomach acid levels if you so choose. Other topics include:    - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Digestive Health’s Role Within Health - Episodes on Similar Topics - The Digestive Chain - Being a Digestive Detective - Enzymes and Bile - Bile Creation -...

Continuing our Got Gut Health? Series, today's episode will dive into the topic of gut dysbiosis, the gut microbiome, and issues that arise from gut dysbiosis. Topics include:   - Part 3 of Got Gut Health Series - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Gut Dysbiosis - Gut Microbiome Starts at Birth - What is Bacterial Dysbiosis? - Potential Side Effects - IBS - Autoimmune Diseases - CRONS - Tom Brady’s St...

Continuing our series in part 2, we will be covering a recently popular topic with some controversy and a lot of misconceptions around it. "Leaky gut" or as it is actually known intestinal permeability has either two camps: it's the problem and solution to all of your health problems or it's complete nonsense. Like most things, it is somewhere in the middle and we'll define exactly what it is, con...

In lead up to our next workshop around the science and solutions needed to solve client digestive complaints, today is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we are diving into all things gut health. What better way to start off this series than defining digestion itself. What is good digestion? What does acute and chronic constipation and diarrhea look like? What is a normal amount of gas and bloating a...

There's a heavily underutilized hack when it comes to saving money on your health and fitness journey and over the past few years, it has even expanded. In today's episode, we're going to cover Health Savings Accounts or HSA's and how this can be not only helpful come tax time but potentially paying for gym memberships, equipment, certain supplements, recovery tools, and more. Topics include: &nbs...

Bringing back a Q&A style episode for you in today's episode and wanted to cover two specific questions I received from you all. Specifically, we'll be covering whether or not you can overdo it when it comes to supplementation, what I would recommend as far as micronutrients to be mindful of, and ending with a women's health question around Plan B and its side effects. Topics include:   - Q&A...

Are fermented foods overhyped when it comes to gut health and other health benefits or is it actually underrated? In today's episode, we'll be exploring the area of fermented foods and looking at a few evidence based studies to determine whether it is overrated or underrated. Topics include:   - Overrated or Underrated: Fermented Foods - What We’ll Cover Today - Why Do Fermented Foods Have He...

We often hear about avoiding a downward spiral and losing momentum whether it's in a health and fitness journey or owning a business but in today's episode, I want to flip that on its head. I want to share some thoughts around the idea of an upward spiral and how to sustain a positive outlook through an endeavor. Topics include:   - Sustaining Your Positive Outlook - The Effects of Stress - T...

On this day of celebrating freedom and independence, when it comes to health, there's a practice we can all engage in that will afford us the potential for the most amount of freedom for our entire lifespan. That practice is preventive health. I'll explain this practice and why it's important to consider the future version of yourself. Topics include:   - Preventive Health and Freedom - Think...