Sam Miller Science

One of the coolest parts of my job is that I get to work with coaches just like you from around the world with different backgrounds, goals, and desires and I wanted to share 6 specific success stories with you today. Thank you to Hannah, Holly, Allison, Blake, Molly, and Erin for sharing your experiences with FNMS and Metabolism School and we can't wait to help more coaches in 2024 become in-dema...

While I could take this opportunity to destroy this article from many different perspectives, I want to instead focus on a few key lessons we can learn from this article and what it says about how mainstream media is disseminating information. I first want to discuss my philosophy with managing nutrition and the 5 M's, you or your client's personal preferences when it comes to food, the consequenc...

Looking to improve your coaching enrollment in 2024? The term client conversions is simply enrolling prospects into clients and into your coaching program and after a decade plus, I have 3 catalysts or ways for you to improve this area. I'll talk about the belief barrier, the "expert" effect, problem solving, and give you some real life examples of these in action. Topics include:   - My Exte...

While the shock and awe of Stripe screenshots may do well for engagement on social media, there's a metric most business coaches don't talk about that you need to track if you want to be an in-demand expert coach for the long term. You may have heard of the term Lifetime Value or LTV but I want to be more specific when it comes to coaches and service based companies and call it LCV or Lifetime Cus...

I recently joined Michael Chernow on his podcast Kreatures of Habit to discuss a wide array of topics around metabolic health. It's officially 2024 and taking care of your health at a metabolic level has never been more important. We also discuss how bodybuilding can teach you to be more disciplined, the importance of staying consistent with your nutrition for overall performance, and much more! -...

Is the 25-40g of protein per meal max a thing of the past? In a very recent article that released this month, "The Anabolic Response to Protein Ingestion During Recovery from Exercise Has No Upper Limit in Magnitude and Duration in Vivo in Humans" ( PMID: 38118410), we see that a 100g protein intake has a "greater and prolonged anabolic response" than the traditional and previously thought of uppe...

It can be easy this time of year for our goals and standards to take a backseat temporarily and, with that, comes the potential for  negative emotions and I've felt these all too well in my past as well. These emotions including guilt, shame, and regret and we can feel them whether we are looser with our standards or uphold them firmly and miss out on family connection and experiences. I want...

I don't know about you, but as someone who has been in this industry a decade plus, the marketing this time of year is vexing. Whether it's your health or your coaching business, the "quick" approach won't get you very far. I want to share and vent a little about my frustration with this topic in hopes you don't fall for these reactive marketing tactics and you stay true to your daily deposits and...

As more and more marketing is put into the supplement industry, we've seen the rise and popularity of adaptogens and for good reason in most cases. These adaptogens have solid research behind them and contribute to many benefits. Today's episode is an in-depth look at the function of adaptogens, some popular adaptogens including ashwagandha and rhodiola, and more! Topics include:   - Recent P...

With a handful of days left in 2023, this can be your "take the foot off the gas and rest" season or it can be your "separation season" allowing the opportunity to work on specific aspects in your business that will set you up for a thriving 2024. I want to share 10 considerations with you for this time of year (and include a bonus one about enjoying real life with family and friends off the scree...

Even if your coaching practice predominately serves women from 20-35, this is still an important episode for you from a multitude of perspectives. Today's episode will be covering menopause in women, signs of early menopause or perimenopause, why you should care as a coach, and much more! Topics include:   - Menopause Overview - Average Age of Menopause - Early and Perimenopause - Why You Sho...

MyFitnessPal has dominated in digital food tracking for years but did you know there's an alternative? An alternative that may be superior to MFP? Today's episode is a breakdown between MyFitnessPal and Cronometer, micronutrient considerations, user-friendliness, and more! Topics include:   - MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer - Cronometer Discount - Comparing MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer - Zooming Out...

You've probably heard by now or come across the injection semaglutide known by its  brand name Ozempic. Is it the miracle drug that tout it to be or is it a giant mistake for individual's long term health? I'll explore some of the potential consequences of this drug, who I believe it would benefit most, and more! Topics include:   - Ozempic: Miracle Drug or Giant Mistake? - GLP-1 Prescri...

The first version of Chat-GPT came out around this time last year and it was all anyone wanted to talk about for awhile. Even with it's newest version of GPT-4, I still don't believe it's ready to replace expert coaches in any significant way. I do believe it can be used as an effective tool to help you though. In today's episode, I want to give you my honest thoughts about AI and Chat-GPT specifi...

Wrapping up our truth about red meat series, I wanted to discuss some specific considerations along with first discussing some baseline health benefits and basics. We'll also micronutrient and sport performance considerations, leaky gut, and more! Topics include:   - Health Benefits of Red Meat - Kicking Off with the Basics - Seed Oil and Standard American Diet - Micronutrient Considerations...

One of the most hot button topics in the current nutrition conversation landscape is the red meat industry from a variety of different perspectives from environmental to physiological. I want to bring you the actual data behind studies done in this area along with my experience coaching as well as my own dietary habits. My hope is that you'll make your own educated decisions based on the truth and...

Creatine is one of if not the most most studied supplement on the planet and yet despite the amount of data and research we have, it still has its myths and misconceptions. We'll discuss the role and function it plays in the body, cognitive benefits, why creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard, and more. Topics include:   - Deep Dive on Creatine - The Most Studied Sports Supplement -...

Finishing up our Principles of Metabolism and Hormones series, I want to recap what we have covered so far, explain why past decisions affect future decisions, and demystify the calories vs hormones debate. Topics include:   - Part 1 and 2 Recap - Defined and Discussed Metabolism - Past Decisions Affecting Future Decisions - Why it’s Both Calories and Hormones - The Role of Leptin - Importanc...

Part 2 of our 3 Part Principles of Metabolism and Hormones series covers the definition of metabolism. We discuss the actual scientific definition of metabolism, the role of metabolic adaptation, why we all have a unique metabolic identity, and much more! Topics include:   - Metabolism “Slowing” Down - Scientific Definition of Metabolism - The Role of Metabolic Adaptation - Unique Metabolic I...

Foundational knowledge is key to a successful transformation either in your own life or your client's lives and I wanted to bring you a principle series as we head into the last month of 2023 so you'll have a solid foundation of understanding heading into the new year. Part 1 will cover the essentials of hormones and key aspects of hormones you'll need to understand. Topics include:   - Hormo...

Today's episode marks a few key milestones including episode 600 and roughly our 4 year anniversary so I wanted to share some of my top lessons and takeaways throughout this podcasting journey. I also want to share what's in store for the future of this show, share an exciting addition to our content library, and much more! Topics include:   - Celebrating Episode 600 and Roughly Our 4 Year An...

We discuss the topic of stress a lot on this show for good reason. This is a large issue in our modern society and one that impacts our physical goals along with reaching our potential physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. I wanted to discuss the role of stress and how cortisol impacts micronutrient status, what specific micronutrients to be aware of in this area, and more. Topics include: &nb...

Continuing our Stress Essentials series, I wanted to bring you a practical longer form discussion style episode devoted to the topic of stress management and the physiology of stress. I recently joined Mike Matthews for round 2 on the Muscle for Life Podcast and we had a great discussion all around the topic of stress I know you'll enjoy. Topics include:   - What Chronic Stress Actually Entai...

One important consideration we need to keep in mind as coaches or someone on their own transformation journey is the role of stress and how this affects appetite and following a given nutrition protocol. I'm sure you've dealt with stressful times in your life and that can potentially trigger either the urge to overeat or not eat enough, leading to potentially low energy. We'll take a look at a rec...

Continuing our Stress Essentials series, today's epsiode we'll discuss stress and potential weight gain. Can stress make you fat? Is there more to fain gain than a calorie surplus? We'll talk about stress and fat accumulation, a sure fire recipe for insulin resistance, the role of cortisol and fat gain, and much more. Topics include:   - Stress and Fat Accumulation - A Recipe for Insulin Resi...