Sam Miller Science

Do you or your clients ever feel tired after a meal? While this is common, this is not supposed to be normal. There are many considerations when it comes to potential post meal fatigue and we'll dive into those in today's episode! From size of the meal, to sensitivities and food allergies, to gut health considerations, there are many areas to be aware of. Topics include:   - Post Meal Fatigue...

Far too often whether it's in our physical transformation or when we are chasing a goal, it's easy to want to add to what we are already doing. This has consequences and many times can set us even further back. Today's episode is a shorter food for thought episode all around the thought of a Not To Do List, analyzing what we should start, stop, and continue, the 80/20 principle, and more! Topics i...

Continuing our Biohack or Bust series, I wanted to cover the topic of IV therapies and whether or not they are worth it from looking at the literature and sharing my own personal experience testing them out. We'll discuss IV vs oral supplements, common IV therapy treatments, who they might benefit the most, and more! Topics include:   - IV Therapy Worth It? - Please Share, Rate, and Review -...

We know all of the popular and trendy diet styles whether it's keto, macro tracking, paleo, or any host of others. There is one that is trending recently and gaining a lot of traction in our space that is completely divergent to typical diets and that is intuitive eating. While this is a fantastic concept, we need to understand and build some initial skills understanding food before intuitive eati...

A really fascinating study I want to share with you on today's episode all around micronutrient composition of foods consumed in a prison study and the subsequent behavior change based on these modifications. We know the importance of quality micronutrient consumption but it's even more potent when seen through studies and out in the real world. We'll also take a look at a school lunch study examp...

A food for thought and perspective building episode for you today as I share a story about Jim Stockdale, his inspiring journey during the Vietnam war, and why this story is connected to a physical transformation. Admiral Stockdale was held prisoner for 7 years during the war and when James C. Collins tased which prisoners didn't make it out of Vietnam, Stockdale replied: "Oh, that's easy, the opt...

As you gain mastery as a coach and take on more complex cases, you are bound to come across issues you've never seen before. My goal with this episode and with Metabolism School and FNMS in general is to guide you through the more complex cases so you don't make the mistakes I'm about to share. I want to cover the top 7 mistakes I see most frequently when it comes to handling complex client cases...

This medication has extended the human life span 20-30 years and has many applicabilities. However, this medication also has many side effects that often go ignored. Today, we're discussing antibiotics and when they can be helpful, harmful, and everything in between. Topics include:    - Talking Antibiotics - Where Antibiotics Can Be Helpful and Harmful - Please Share, Rate, and Review -...

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...

I am all for the rise in functional medicine and the emphasis on prevention over the old model of solely treating issues once they arise but there's a trend amongst functional medicine I'm starting to be concerned about. What concerns me is some of the pages and pages of supplements costing hundreds of dollars for clients when their lifestyle practices haven't been fully addressed and optimized. L...

I've been sharing some of my supplements and meal delivery items on Instagram recently and I wanted to create a 2023 edition of my health and fitness favorites. The one I save till the end you won't want to miss if you're a Stanley cup fan but want an even better upgrade. I'll cover everything from supplements, meals, electrolytes, and more plus codes for you to save some money. Topics and favorit...

I want to answer three important questions on today's show. Two are science related and I want to end with a business question. Something I haven't covered yet is why an individual would succumb to digestive issues eating the same meals and some considerations regarding that issue, why you would go from high cortisol to low cortisol state in high stress situations, and whether or not you should pu...

One of if not the biggest modern men's health topic centers around the statistical decreasing trend we see in testosterone levels due to many factors. This issue comes with a multitude of issues and long term consequences. I want to share some of the statistics and data around this topic, some lifestyle considerations to potentially improve, injury considerations, and more. Topics include:  ...

Had another fantastic conversation with Coach Kait Ann-Michelle, Founder of Team Levlup. Aside from discussing my story, we talk a lot about popular topics surrounding women's health including PCOS, birth control, finding answers outside of western medicine, and more. Topics include:   - Finding Answers Through Functional Medicine - The Truth about PCOS - Being More Than Your Diagnosis - Shif...

Wrapping up this 3 part Hydration and Water Masterclass, I wanted to cover more in depth the options that exist on the market when it comes to water filtration. In part 2, we discussed what could be potentially lurking in your water and it's important to know which filters are better than others. Topics include:   - Water Series - Please Share, Rate, and Review - Water Filtration over Other M...

Continuing our Masterclass series on water and hydration, a big part of optimal hydration is consuming quality water. With city water treatment plants to bottled water, some methods of consumption are better than others. We'll take a look at the main ways, discuss filter options, address PFA's and compounds that may exist in your water, and more! Topics include:   - Water Series - Please Shar...

I'm very excited to bring you this 3 part series on hydration and water where we will be covering practically every angle and subtopic there is when it comes to water. In Part 1, I want to cover some of the basics when it comes to water and hydration, dehydration and its symptoms, understanding altitude and older population considerations, and more. Topics include:   - Water Series - Please S...

I recently joined two of my former FNMS mentees Kenneth and Laura on their podcast and wanted to share it here as well. The topic of relevancy is always top of mind for coaches and there are many different ways to go about being and staying relevant to your audience and potential clients. What we did 30,60, even 90 days ago has a lagging effect on our business as we get into that subject as well....

Allow me to take you back in time when "be kind, rewind" was trendy, CD's were all the rage, and Waterboy was exploding on the big screen. Yes I'm talking about the 90's and, while the conversation about birth control for women has changed since, I want to share with you an analogy for fully understanding informed consent and birth control. Topics include:   - Rewinding Back to the 90’s - Bir...

Let's discuss carbs after dark and no, I do not mean consuming carbs when the sun goes down. We know energy balance and consumption of macronutrients are important at certain times depending on our goals but how do carbs affect our sleep? What about protein and sleep? We'll discuss all of this and more. Topics include:   - More than Just Carbs When the Sun Goes Down - Two Part Fasting Series...

I wanted to share a recent study with you about the potential negative connection between when an adolescent receives a smartphone in their lives and their mental wellbeing. My generation dealt with Blackberries and flip phones with barely any access to the real internet, let alone what social media is today. I'll break down this study, share potential implications, and more. Topics include: &nbsp...

Recently joined Anders and Doug on the Barbell Shrugged podcast and wanted to share it with you here on my platform! We got into a really great discussion about the role that coaching plays in the health and fitness industry from many perspectives and why advanced knowledge and expertise is needed and will be needed more in the future. Topics include:   - The Success of Metabolism Made Simple...

Q&A style episode today covering two very important topics in macros from a few different perspectives and mold. With macros, there is a % margin of error we need to understand for ourselves and our clients or what I call perfect imperfection. Mold is a hot button topic I wanted to address both in its forms and its side effects. Topics include:   - Macros, Mold, and More - Consistency with Ou...

A rapid fire style episode for you today covering some of the most prominent cases we see with mentees in our FNMS Program inside of Metabolism School. The tips in this episode will hopefully direct you to other episodes on this platform covering certain cases such as PCOS, reverse dieting, and others in greater depth. Topics include:   - Rapid Fire Style Episode - Psoriasis, Acne, and Skin C...

I was ahead of my time as it seems. You've probably recently seen many ads for at-home heat and/or cold therapy devices but I did a Biohack or Bust series in 2021 all around this topic. I recently came across a solider study that reemphasized the use of cold therapy and its benefits. I'll break the study down along with practical applications of cold therapy and my recent anecdotal experience. Top...