Sam Miller Science

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...

"Doing what you can with what you have with where you are" is a mantra I keep going back to and was reminded of on a walk recently with the dogs. I want to share a story around this particular topic and why it applies to you and/or your client's transformation. Topics include:   - Mantra to Ponder - Go Team Walks - Overcoming Excuses - Please Share, Rate, and Review ----------  My Live P...

You've probably been waiting for this episode for a bit and I'm excited to dive into the potential physiological benefits and research around CBD. While research has been done with a lot higher doses than consumers are typically willing to spend on CBD products, the research is encouraging. Topics include:   - Endocannabinoid System - Client/Human Example - Effects of CBD and Epilepsy - Resea...

While the increase in the popularity of genetics tests gives us more data about ourselves, we must be mindful and cautious about a few factors and today's episode covers just that. We'll talk about the mindset going into taking these genetics tests, exercise and performance considerations, and more! Topics include:   - Consumer Genetics Tests - Labels and Mindset - Parents and Immediate Relat...

Stress is ubiquitous but often, there's no framework or tangible solutions for lessening it in our lives or our clients lives. I have put together a framework that will define stress clearer in our minds and break down after the grit and resiliency component to aiding stress. I also have a thought provoking Bruce Lee quote I think you'll find enjoyable. Topics include:   - N.U.T.S. - A Framew...

Caffeine comes in many forms and as a society (and in the coaching industry), we benefit from the consumption of this drug but some individuals might have issues with metabolizing it. In today's episode, we will talk not only the differences between caffeine derived from coffee vs caffeine anhydrous but also discuss training timing considerations, tolerance considerations, and quality. Topics incl...

Normal vs optimal can be two very different scenarios when it comes to lab testing so today's episode is diving into a few functional medical tests, understanding them through a western medicine reference range lens, and why this is important to you as a coach. Topics include:   - Popular Functional Medical Tests - What We’ll Cover Today - Western Medicine Reference Range - Food Allergy Testi...

Are there healthy forms of insulin resistance? An interesting topic and considerations on today's show as we look at a very specific example in pregnancy, keto considerations, and discuss the pathological cases of insulin resistance. Topics include:   - Insulin Resistance in Multiple Forms - Healthy Insulin Resistance? - Pregnancy Example - Keto Considerations - Pathological Cases of Insulin...

Does fat storage matter and how does it occur? On today's episode, we have a very unique study looking at sumo wrestlers and their visceral fat content and aside from beer consumption, sumo wrestlers have a pretty solid nutrition plan. I'll then explain how this plays into the overall metabolic health of a client with keeping other important considerations in mind. Topics include:   - Why Fat...

Over a decade into coaching and now mentoring other coaches for years, I have noticed distinct differences between successful coaches and ones that are struggling a bit or just starting out. Ultimately, I want you to take an audit of your professional development and see where you might need to improve. Topics include:   - What Successful Coaches Do Differently   - Please Share, Rate, an...

Jenna loved FNMS so much, she's gone through the program now twice and has upgraded and gained confidence not only in her knowledge of metabolism, hormones, and fertility but also her business. She's here to talk about her experience with FNMS, give you a client example of a successful fertility journey, and what advice she has if you're on the fence about joining FNMS. Topics include:   - Ho...

My pet lovers out there I know will enjoy this episode as it is a slight departure from the typical metabolism and hormones talk but an important conversation to have about the health benefits of pet ownership. We'll talk about the stress reduction benefits, microbiome benefits, loneliness and mental health considerations, and so much more! Topics include:   - Talking About Your Pets - New 20...

Many coaches like yourself know that energy balance is important but a lot of people don't look at the full picture when it comes to energy expenditure. In today's episode, we will discuss some lesser known considerations that impact TDEE and metabolic rate and share some other related resources we've created on this platform to further your education in this area. Topics include:   - Obesity...

Two of the most popular diets (Carnivore and Vegan) are polar opposites in many fashions but do the strengths of both combined make for a sustainable effective nutrition plan? That is what today's episode will explore. We'll cover both diet styles, explain pro's and con's of each, discuss macro and micronutrient deficiencies, fiber and hormonal considerations, and more! Topics include:   - Ca...

We see this often with clients with high stress lives that sex hormones are negatively impacted and it's important to understand from a physiological perspective what is taking place. We'll chat about the pregnenolone steal myth when it comes to this topic, cholesterol considerations, and more! Topics include:   - Stress and Sex Hormone Changes - Pregnenolone Steal Myth - Main Issues with Pre...

Today's episode is a breakdown of a sometimes overlooked area especially in your kitchen or your client's kitchen. It can be really easy to not measure oil as you prepare meals or use cheaper oils to save but what is it doing to your health? I'll dive into the research behind some of these suspect seed oils, explain the difference between saturated and polyunsaturated fat, and explain why you need...

Are you showing up consistently online and curating quality content that individuals are liking, saving, and sharing? More or less, that is the secret that I'm going to share with you today about content creation and how to grow your following but we must also understand how social media platforms operate. I'll also give you a flashback to Rolodex's if you're old enough to remember those. Topics i...

Allergy season has made histamines a focal point but what is the role of histamines aside from an immune system response to allergens? We'll dive into histamine intolerance, dysbiosis and histamine intolerance, and much more! Topics include:   - The Role of Histamines - Histamine Intolerance - Dysbiosis and Histamine Intolerance - Keys to Look Out For - FNMS Program - Please Rate, Review, and...

One of the most overlooked areas of gut health is the physical training component. Overtraining or excessive HIIT workouts can lead to gut health issues so today's episode is exploring this relationship, discussing training volume and frequency, and training adjustments you can make to your own plan or your clients plan. Topics include:   - Overlooked Aspect of Gut Health - Managing Training...

We're chatting science today and how it is perceived and reported in the mainstream media along with internet arguments and debates. My goal with this episode and this platform is to allow you to be an educated consumer whether in your own transformation or in your client's transformation. Topics include:   - Chatting about Science and Arguments about Science and Research - Why the NYT Sparke...

Should you or should you not incorporate intermittent fasting with clients or yourself? Just as with any well informed answer, it depends on the individual so today, I want to share with you the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, share some studies, and explain some key considerations when determining if this is a helpful protocol. Topics include:   - Evolutionary Perspective and Intermit...

Extending our conversation about inflammation, it is important to understand the mechanisms of inflammation, how it presents in the body and mind, and the types of inflammation. Today's episode will cover the three types of inflammation, simplifying cytokines and their role inflammation, fat and muscle tissues considerations, and much more! Topics include:   - Centers of Inflammation - What W...

Is there a connection between inflammation and depression? We know there are many factors both psychologically and physiologically that contribute to mood disorders but I wanted to cover this area specifically today. We'll cover serotonin function and holistic function, acute vs chronic inflammation, the different types of cytokines that contribute in this area, and much more! Topics include: &nbs...

We've done a lot of episodes when it comes to women's health and contraceptive use, hormonal physiology, and other similar topics surrounding this subject but today, I want to discuss contraception vs optimization when it comes to female physiology and being informed about the various types of contraceptives and their effects. Topics include:   - Make Sure You Subscribe and Check Out a Few Ep...

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...