Sam Miller Science

One of my currents mentees Sarah Fechter joins me on the podcast to discuss her experience and results with my Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Science Specialization program. She has a very unique background in running hip hop group dance classes in the past while also being an IFBB Pro. If Sarah's story resonates with you and you're looking to upgrade your skillset as a coach along with your...

We've covered birth control from many angles and perspectives on previous episodes but I think there are 5 lesser known effects of birth control you would benefit from knowing. I will stay as unbiased as possible, relaying the science to you. Topics include:   - Lesser Known Effects of Birth Control - The Origin of Birth Control - Staying Unbiased Focusing on the Science - Oxidative Stress an...

Evaluating lab markers can be intimidating especially for a newer coach or anyone on their own transformation so I wanted to cover 3 specific lab markers that are underrated but ones you should play attention to in your physical transformation. I also thrown in a bonus one but you'll have to listen to the entire episode to find out! Topics include:   - Reason for This Episode - Share, Rate, a...

Many times, we think of metabolism and hormones in silo's or buckets instead of a fully integrated system within our physiology. I want to share 5 small steps that will hopefully allow you to better understand metabolism and hormones. Topics include:   - Silo’s and Buckets - Reproductive Health - The Body Monitors Stress and Positions - Stress Management and Lifestyle Practices - Upcoming Mas...

Received a few great questions via my Instagram question box and wanted to answer 3 specific questions on today's episode. Topics and questions include:   - Quick Q&A Topic Breakdown - Seed Cycling - How to Use Seed Cycling Optimally - Perimenopausal Hair Loss - Adding Muscle After Keto - Follow Me on Instagram ---------- Elevate your coaching game, level-up your impact and your income with o...

Many health and fitness coaches hang their hat on having a customized and individualized approach to their coaching… but what does that really look like? It's much more than individualized macros. I talk about what the specifics of what individualized nutrition really looks like. Topics include:   - Defining Individualized Nutrition - Share, Rate, and Review - Dividing into Thirds - Physiolog...

As we enter a new year, I want you to be as prepared and equipped as possible as a coach. I want to share with you 10 practical ways you can be a better coach this year and why it's so important. Topics include:   - 10 Ways to Be a Better Coach in 2022 - Client Retention and Fulfillment - Upcoming Masterclass - Individualized Approach - Time Management and Deep Work - Repurposing Content - Cr...

Sam… what is a metabolic phenotype and why does it matter? Excellent question listener. In today's episode, I wanted to dive into the research of controlled overeating and undereating studies and how different metabolic phenotypes emerge. This concept gets back to TDEE which we have covered on many episodes. Topics include:   - Metabolic Phenotypes - Why This Matters - Using Phenotypes as a C...

While many of the mainstream diets you see in marketing have their advantages, most if not all come with some nutritional deficiency, mainly missing vital micronutrients, vitamins, and/or minerals. I want to break down each popular diet and explain the nutritional deficiencies so you'll be better equipped to optimize nutrition plans for clients and for yourself. Topics include:    - Diet...

The concept of reverse dieting has been incredibly helpful to the health and fitness space since it gained popularity recently. Sometimes it's not the answer though. Coaches can be too quick to recommend reverse dieting when there's issues beyond what reverse dieting will solve. Listen in as I explain 5 reasons why it's not the solution and what to look out for with clients. Topics include:  ...

Just because it fits your macros doesn't mean you or your clients need to consume it. While the flexible dieting approach has it's benefits, we understand food quality is as or more important than quantity. I'll give you a few examples of this so you'll have a better lens on this topic. Topics include:   - Just Because It Fits Your Macros… - EAA and BCAA Considerations - Sweet Potato vs Pop T...

Merry Christmas Eve from the Sam Miller Science and Metabolism School family! As you drift off to sleep and Santa delivers toys and presents to children all around the world, I hope you and your clients have a quality night's sleep. If you or your clients are struggling with quality sleep, there are 6 overlooked factors that I want to cover in today's episode. Topics and factors include:   -...

The calories in calories out model that explains energy balance seems simple on the surface but there's more to the "calories out" side of the equation. Today's episode is exploring those factors including BMR, TDEE, Thermic Effect of Food, and more. Topics include:   - Fat Loss Fallacy Episode - Calories Out Side of the Equation - Psychological Factors - Basal Metabolic Rate - TDEE and Therm...

One of the most popular but misunderstood areas of health and longevity is the concept and process of autophagy. This term is thrown around a lot but few in my opinion know the true science and definition of it. I'll take you through a 101 explanation and give you some advanced considerations along with recent and relevant studies. Topics include:   - Autophagy Definition - Autophagy Process...

It can be easy to fall into an ego trap with coaching once you have a few transformations under your belt. Your business will eventually stall or crumble if you don't adopt the white belt mentality sooner or later. There's always something new to learn, improve, or innovate. Topics include:   - Your Coaching and Your Ego - White Belt Mentality - Continuous Education and Opportunities - Settin...

It's sometimes easy to forget our brain's are wired to seek out constant threats that no longer exist in the modern world. Instead, our stress comes from our phones, our jobs, and other non-life threatening situations for the most part. There's no upgrade chip yet so we need to understand as coaches how evolution plays into physiology and metabolism. Topics include:   - Evolution and Physiolo...

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 Resistance - Gluconeogenesis - The Role of Cortisol - Fasted State and Stress - Share, Rate, and Review - FNM...

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a topic we've covered extensively on this podcast but there are 3 important considerations that are often overlooked within this area. Topics include:   - PCOS - BMI and PCOS - Inflammation - Oxidative Stress - Microbiome Imbalances - Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Science Specialization - 3 Considerations Wrapped Up ----------  Stay Connected: We...

Which food sensitivity tests should you order for you or your clients? Is there a more accurate way to determine food intolerances? In today's episode, I want to breakdown a few terms within this topic, explain how the elimination diet works in this context, and the difference between immune mediated and non-immune mediated responses. Topics include:    - Breaking Down Terms - The Elimin...

Mega deep dive on the topic of alcohol and it's many effects on the body from a sleep, weight loss, and reproductive perspective plus much more! Topics include:   - Alcohol Overview - Alcohol Toxicity and Weight Loss - Social Component of Alcohol - Moderate and Heavy Alcohol Use - Alcohol Macronutrient Density - First Pass at the Stomach - DARE and SPARKS - Detoxification Episode - Email News...

This is a podcast I wish I had back when I started so if you've been struggling with leads or attracting quality coaching clients, this episode is for you. I cover the 5 marketing issues I see within newer coaches, how to solve them, and hopefully give you some inspiration for your content and lead generation strategies going forward. Topics include:   -   Marketing Issues - Increasing F...

Multivitamins are a multibillion dollar a year supplement and industry… but are they all they are cracked up to be? We'll discuss their history, who they are most beneficial for, quality considerations, and much more in this deep dive. Topics include:   - Multivitamin Overview and History - Most Beneficial for Multivitamin -   Micronutrient Mastery Episodes - Triage Theory - RDA Recommen...

One of the most accurate ways to determine maintenance calories for a client still has the potential to be off by 200 calories… so determining proper maintenance calories for a client isn't as easy as some coaches make it out to be. I'll explain more in today's short but hopefully valuable episode. Topics include:   - Make or Break with Maintenance Calories - The 200 Calorie Difference - Why...

Feels great to be back behind the mic after a lengthly time away traveling. Today's episode is all about your coaching offer, how to speak your client's language in your marketing and content, and how to leverage the perceived likelihood of success working with you as opposed to quick fix solutions or cool sculpting. Other topics include:   - Good to Be Back Behind the Mic - Cool Sculpting -...

The answer might surprise you… I received a few questions about this particular hormone and, while we've covered estrogen and progesterone a lot on this show, we haven't covered this hormone in depth yet. From me and my team, we wish everyone in the United States a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Topics include:   - Prolactin - Does Prolactin Exist in Men? - Secretion o...