Sam Miller Science

Throughout my now over decade long career, I have developed and consistently evolved methods and models to teach my clients and mentees complex topics around training, metabolism, and nutrition. 5 of those methods stand out among the rest and I wanted to share those methods with you in today's episode and my hope is that you start using one of them today to help your clients. Topics include: &nbsp...

I am so excited for the 2023 edition of my Biofeedback Bootcamp that taking place next week as this releases and I wanted to give my listeners new and returning an updated synopsis of biofeedback and my SHREDS model. If you enjoy this episode, I highly recommend checking out the Biofeedback Bootcamp happening next week (as this is releasing in late March 2023). Topics include:   - Biofeedback...

Today's episode covers an underrated lab marker that I wanted to cover in depth and that is homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid. Vitamins B12, B6 and folate break down homocysteine to create other chemicals your body needs. High homocysteine levels may indicate a vitamin deficiency. Without treatment, elevated homocysteine can potentially increases risk for dementia, heart disease and stro...

If you needed a reminder of why you are so important as a coach to the future of health and nutrition in this world, let today's episode be an inspirational push for you. I want to share some of the most important health facts ranging from obesity to sexual health to autoimmune and give you a real glimpse to the state of health in 2023. Topics include:   - Important Health Facts - How Much Ar...

I want to give you a deep dive on today's episode into DHEA and why it's such an important hormone, not to be confused with DHEA sulfate. This hormone in declining levels can cause cognitive dysfunction, depression, and sexual dysfunction to name a few. We'll take a look at DHEA and how it connects with cortisol, the immune system, and women's health along with some supplementation considerations....

I've talked about the importance of walking and steps for many health benefits and I'm seeing more and more coaches talk about the benefits of daily step count on their stories and content which is excellent. I wanted to share a recent study examining daily step count and fat metabolism, its relationship with lower risk of mortality, the idea of movement doses, and more. Topics include:   - D...

A reminder that "common" doesn't mean it should be "normal" and in today's specific example, I want to explain the mid luteal phase, pre-menstration, post-ovulation, and everything in between. I'll recap the follicular and luteal phases, explain what is and what is not normal, and more. Topics include:   - What’s “Normal” in the Mid-Luteal Phase - Common Doesn’t Mean It’s Normal - Refreshing...

The unfortunate truth is that the prevalence of diabetes will increase in the future based on the data we have and arming ourselves with knowledge as health and nutrition coaches is our first best step forward. I want to demystify specifically type 2 diabetes, explain how it affects certain biological processes, what we should do to help our clients, and more! Topics include:    - Focusi...

One of the things I want to start sharing more of in 2023 are sections of live presentations and keynotes I've done at events and this one is a short but hopefully helpful perspective building episode all around client attraction and understanding the different stages a prospective client will go through in their journey to becoming a client. From the interstate, to sitting in the driveway, to sit...

I have touched on EPA and DHA in previous episodes but wanted to do a deeper dive on these two long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. There are a myriad of benefits we will look at and discuss including cardiovascular health, cognition and eye health, pregnancy and development considerations, and more. Topics include:   - EPA/DHA Deep Dive - Similar Episodes - Burning Fatty Acids - I...

 A coaches worst nightmare when it comes to sales is when you have the prospective client committed to joining your program and then giving them a variety of payment options leading to overwhelm/the prospect "thinking about it" and then either never getting back on another call or ghosting you. I want you to avoid this issue with a simple process and remind you that sales is service and the f...

We know how important cardiovascular health is to our quality of life and longevity but how do we take consistent action on our heart health? Today's episode is a deep dive into cardiovascular health, the 5 horsemen of heart health risk, smoking, vaping, and alcohol consumption risk, and more! Topics include:   - Improving Cardiovascular Health Through Different Methods - Important Note on Ag...

In past podcasts, we've covered antioxidants, oxidative stress, and other similar topics but on today's episode, I wanted to highlight a specific antioxidant and amino acid glutathione because of its importance to the body in several areas. We'll cover risk factors, functions, considerations with drugs and contraceptives, supporting glutathione levels, and much more. Topics include:   - Talki...

As coaches, we need to remind our client's and in our marketing message that there are benefits to a transformation that go well beyond the before and after photo. While successful transformation photos are great, if that's all you're sharing about your client's wins, you might attract potential clients that are solely focused on that result. In this episode, I'll remind you on a few consideration...

We've all been there: we see something on Instagram or your favorite social media platform that we firmly disagree with and feel the urge to correct or comment. We see the slew of controversial comments already posted and we don't want to be another dick. There is a way to go about this wisely and that's what we will discuss today. I have 5 key considerations we'll dive into, understanding your N=...

Looking back at my previous thoughts and opinions on nutrition, I'm reminded just how much my ideology has changed the more I've learned. The information we receive about nutrition is constantly evolving and improving (take eggs for example) and I wanted to share some important considerations when it comes to some of the nuance of nutrition. Topics include:     - Evolving Your Own Nutrit...

Hard work is often a prerequisite for healing. Sometimes, it is just a different type of hard work than your clients are used to. Reverse dieting isn't always easy. Gut health protocols aren't alway easy. Going to bed early isn't always easy. I want to share the truth about hard work and why it's different for everyone. Topics include:   - Hard Work Looks Different For Different People - Reco...

In this Best of Sam Miller Science featured replay episode, we explore the role and function of magnesium. Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzyme systems that affect muscle building, blood glucose regulation, blood pressure regulation and so much more. We'll investigate different food sources rich in magnesium, types of magnesium, and more! Topics include:   - Magnesium in Micronutrition...

This isn't your typical sex ed class. In this 2023 Valentine’s Day edition of Sam Miller Science, we go beyond sex hormones discuss the drivers and sub-components of libido including:   - Overview of Libido and Connecting Topics - Activation and Deactivation of Certain Systems - Sex Hormone Aspect of Libido - Testosterone Replacement in Women Studies - Stress and Libido - Diatic vs Solitary S...

Did you know that 75% of primary care visits are stress related, resulting in a cost of 50 billion dollars a year? Yes, that's right, billion. A very interesting 2022 study compared neurobiological markers with identity with over 18,000 individuals and what the results indicate I believe will help us help our clients or in your own transformation. We'll also take a look at a few other similar stud...

Are autoimmune diseases connected to oral contraceptives? To what extend do they play in the development and exacerbation of certain autoimmune diseases such as Hashimotos or Lupus? We'll examine why this could be the case, specific autoimmune diseases that are affected, how birth control affects gut health, and more. Topics include:   - Birth Control and Autoimmune Disease Connection - Recen...

I recently had a post on Instagram that sparked this episode on, "if I only had 10 exercise/training movements for the rest of my life, what would they be?" This was a fun thought exercise and while I was grappling with a few at the end, I am happy with the list and hope you enjoy this style of episode. Topics and movements include:    - Giving Love to the Less Loved Training Movements -...

As fitness and nutrition professionals, it's understandable to be skeptical about "named" diets but I wanted to clear up some confusion on one in particular. The Low-FODMAP diet (or Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols in case you were curious) is a nutritional strategy that isn't meant to be long term or a lifestyle. I'll explain when we would primarily use it,...

A new research study has promising implications looking at the connection between resistance training and cognitive function. We often hear through evidence based studies the benefits of aerobic exercise and cognitive function but resistance training studies typically lag behind. We'll dive into the study details, results, implications, and more. Topics include:   - Resistance Training and Co...

You've undoubtably seen the rise of consumer genetics testing and while they are a useful tool and fun to interpret the results, we can't lose sight of the role of appetite, energy balance, and lifestyle factors when it comes to a client transformation or your own. I recently came across a study about winter weight gain, blaming genetics instead of everything we talk about on this platform. We'll...