Sam Miller Science

I recently joined Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza on Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast and wanted to share a few select clips that I believe is important for coaches to be aware of. Topics include:   - Thrifty and Spend Thrift Phenotypes - The Role of Genetics - Disempowerment and Blaming Genetics - Adaption To Repeated Attempts At Calorie Restriction - “Me Too Girl” - Do Differe...

A popular myth has been cropping up that I wanted to address that involves multiple topics including cortisol, fed vs fasted state physiology, and caffeine consumption. I've seen a lot of advice about consuming carbs before coffee without any nuance or context to the information, so we are going to take a look a few client avatar examples and see which would benefit, which might not, and expand th...

I recently joined Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza on Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast and they did something unique during the interview that I wanted to share on my platform as well. They played a few clips of Oprah and her perspective on her weight regain struggles, Ozempic, and obesity and I share my thoughts and reactions. Topics include:   - Oprah Talking Ozempic - My Infam...

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....

In this episode, we sit down with Gwen, a dedicated student inside Metabolism School, to explore her inspiring journey from the corporate world and pharma to becoming a successful coach focused on functional women's health and longevity. Gwen shares how the Metabolism School has helped her transition from macro coaching to addressing deeper aspects of metabolic health, empowering her to work with...

In this episode we dive into the subtle, yet powerful stressors that could be derailing your health and fitness journey.   While obvious stressors often get the most attention, today we explore the lesser-known culprits: people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, and the Fawn response.   Learn how these behaviors, deeply rooted in our psychology and childhood experiences, can manifest as hormo...

In this episode, we delve into a critical, yet often overlooked, skill that could set you apart in the health and fitness industry—understanding and utilizing lab testing.  While foundational skills like CPR, nutrition basics, and exercise programming are essential, they only scratch the surface of what’s possible for optimizing client health.  Join us as we explore the profound impact o...

Growth hormone has received less spotlight on this platform compared to others like cortisol and estrogen but I thought it was time for a deep dive. We'll cover the nuances of fasting and muscle gain, estrogen and testosterone considerations, how it plays into insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and much more! Topics include:   - What is Growth Hormone and Why We Should Care - Growth H...

In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for overcoming content creation hurdles and enhancing your messaging. Whether you're grappling with procrastination or struggling to maintain momentum, we've got you covered with actionable insights. Discover how recycling and repurposing content can keep your energy up and how leading with intention can help you overcome self-doubt and ego preser...

I wanted to share a recent study that has some very interesting results and implications on cholesterol and longevity. We'll look at the study details, why this is important to you as a coach, and more. Topics include:   - High Cholesterol A Top Longevity Marker? - What We’ll Cover - Why This is Important - Geriatric Journal Study - Similar Episodes In The Feed - Breaking Down the Study - Loo...

Did you know the use of contraceptives specifically birth control might be impacting who you choose as a mate? It might even make you more jealous one study finds. Really fascinating topic so I wanted to bring you the unbiased research when it comes to birth control, mate choice, attractiveness, and a study on professional lap dancers. Topics include:   - Birth Control and Mate Choice - Studi...

A short but important reminder for you on health and lab testing and why we should as health coaches keep environmental, lifestyle, and habit considerations at the forefront even when lab testing has its place. This clip is from The Holistic Savage Podcast with Brendan Vermeire. Topics include:   - Going Beyond Health Testing - Lifestyle and Environmental Considerations - The Game Operation -...

The health and fitness space has made several strides over the past 15-20 years but it has its current issues as well especially in the functional health and medicine space. I was recently on The Holistic Savage Podcast talking about some of these specific problems and wanted to share it on today's episode. Topics include:   - Current State of The Functional Health Space - Limitations and Ben...

Finishing out with Part 2 with Dave Tate on his podcast Table Talk, we dive deeper into nuanced topics around hormones, metabolism, gut health, and more! Topics include:   - Personal Health Stories - Fitness Industry Myths - Advice For Fitness Professionals   - Future Outlooks in Health and Nutrition ----------  Subscribe to My Youtube Channel:  https://youtube.com/@sammillersc...

I joined one of the legends in the health and fitness space Dave Tate on his podcast Table Talk and had an in depth nuanced discussion on many topics around health, nutrition, metabolism, and hormones and wanted to share it with you on my platform. Given this was a 3 hour long talk in total, we wanted to break it up in 2 parts so stick around for Part 2 coming out tomorrow! Part 1 topics include:...

I recently joined Anders Varner and Doug Larson again on the Barbell Shrugged podcast and we had a lengthy discussion around some popular topics right now. Specifically, I wanted to bring two featured clips back to this show all around testosterone and lab work that I think you'll find interesting. Topics include:   - Testosterone and Weight Training - The Brady Bunch - Horizontal Line Metaph...

One of the biggest issues I see right now in the evidence based health and fitness coaching space is the overemphasis of cherry-picking studies to prove your opinion right over actually helping people. Can these studies be helpful? Sure, but is it the only thing in coaching? Absolutely not. I'll explain why a focus on implementation and application far exceeds mere theory and why I think this is a...

In today's episode, I wanted to bring you a longer form Q&A style episode with questions I received from our mentees inside of Metabolism School. These questions range from appropriate diet style considerations for clients to understanding different client populations and their unique supplementation needs to going beyond the popular buzzword conditions and digger deeper. Topics include:   -...

In both clients and coaches, there's a hidden truth that we must all be aware of if we want to make continuous progress towards the things we want in life. That truth… is truth. More specifically, honesty and self-awareness of where we currently are and where we want to go. In this episode, I'm going to explain this concept through a motivational interviewing lens called creating contrast and why...

A great debate in the health and wellness industry is our ideal exposure to the sun, its benefits, potential risks, whether sunscreen is beneficial or toxic, and more. In this episode, we'll discuss these important topics around sun exposure along with ethnicity and geography considerations and sleep and circadian rhythm. Topics include:   - Sun Exposure Debate - Longevity Risk Factors - Sun...

Celebrating our 700th episode on the podcast, I wanted to share my story and how Sam Miller Science came to be and evolved to what it is now. It wasn't long ago I was wiping down gym equipment and doing in-person training sessions back to back at my college campus rec center. So much has happened for me since finding a passion for health and fitness but turning it into a sustainable career took a...

Concluding our Got Gut Health? series, in part 4, we will discuss stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile, and tests you can do at home to assess stomach acid levels if you so choose. Other topics include:    - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Digestive Health’s Role Within Health - Episodes on Similar Topics - The Digestive Chain - Being a Digestive Detective - Enzymes and Bile - Bile Creation -...

Continuing our Got Gut Health? Series, today's episode will dive into the topic of gut dysbiosis, the gut microbiome, and issues that arise from gut dysbiosis. Topics include:   - Part 3 of Got Gut Health Series - Gut Health 101 Workshop - Gut Dysbiosis - Gut Microbiome Starts at Birth - What is Bacterial Dysbiosis? - Potential Side Effects - IBS - Autoimmune Diseases - CRONS - Tom Brady’s St...

Continuing our series in part 2, we will be covering a recently popular topic with some controversy and a lot of misconceptions around it. "Leaky gut" or as it is actually known intestinal permeability has either two camps: it's the problem and solution to all of your health problems or it's complete nonsense. Like most things, it is somewhere in the middle and we'll define exactly what it is, con...

In lead up to our next workshop around the science and solutions needed to solve client digestive complaints, today is Part 1 of a 4 part series where we are diving into all things gut health. What better way to start off this series than defining digestion itself. What is good digestion? What does acute and chronic constipation and diarrhea look like? What is a normal amount of gas and bloating a...