The Optimal Body

New Year, New You? Creating new year resolutions? Perhaps not. It’s not about re-inventing yourself or changing who you are, but about how you develop and grow everyday. As DocJen says, “It’s about continuing to be aware and create evolving pattern of YOU throughout the years.” DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into how you can make sustainable goals for the new year! Debunking expectations typically seen in...

Heard of the attachment theory? Perhaps sacred union? Wanting insight into the psychology of cheating and sex addiction? Sick of social pressures influencing your relationships? Curious about freedom in a relationship? We have Stefanos Sifandos to discuss the intricacies and aura within relationships as he leans into the vulnerability and humility that comes through his story of childhood trauma m...

Been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis? Fear loading the spine or moving around it? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what’s happening with the spine when diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, the research around its prevalence, and who may be more prone to the diagnosis, explaining the potential causes of Spinal Stenosis. They explain Spinal Stenosis as an extension-based diagnosis that requires flexion-based tr...

Sick of social pressures influencing your relationships? Curious about how to overcome arguments in relationships? Want to understand the difference between momentary infatuation and reality? Curious about true love? Feel like your past is getting in your way of a successful relationship? We've got you covered with an insightful interview with Christine Hassler. Firstly, Christine discusses how to...

Wondering how to find a good physical therapist? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with their best tips to finding the best physical therpist for you. Providing you with a few questions that will help you understand a physical therapist's approach, method, and understanding, they discuss the importane of education, the ability to listen, and how they use in-clininc tools. Then, they describe w...

Considering Knee Replacement? Wanting to delay getting knee surgery, but don’t know where to start? Curious about the best way to manage swelling? Unsure which experts are reliable online? We have Dr. Kelly Starrett back on the podcast to provide you an insightful rundown on his journey with his knee replacement journey, and how you can optimally navigate online education to optimize your health....

Got High Arches? You’re in luck. DocJen & Dr. Dom provide insight into when you should address your high arches. They explain the importance of focusing on function, rather than structure. They describe the different types of high arches and their prevalence. Dr. Dom shares his journey with flat feet and how he is navigating function in his feet again, discussing the interaction between foot and a...

Feel like you are too old to start exercising? Have an aesthetic goal, but trying to navigate body positivity? In need of tips for finding balance and flexibility with discipline and intuitive eating? Don Saladino, the celebrity trainer and fitness expert, offers a compelling perspective on aging, goal setting, body positivity, nutrition, and finding a balanced lifestyle for YOU. With an emphasis...

What is Breathwork? What makes it a hot topic? Let’s dive into the science of breathwork and how it relates to the autonomic nervous system. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into stress and recovery and how breath can be one simple tool to access the different states. They describe the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, how they related to principles of survival, and how...

Wanting to fix your relationship with food? Had experience with an eating disorder? Wanting out of your eating disorder? Know that you are not alone! Kelsey Heenan, takes us through an emotional ride as she describes her eating disorder journey, her thoughts, and exactly how she was feeling as she tried to navigate her overriding, fearful, and anxiety-inducing thoughts around food and body image....

Consistency, awareness, accountability/community, grace/compassion, individuality. Do these resonate with you? To DocJen ad Dr. Dom, these ideas mold the path to finding what’s optimal within your body and how you can truly begin to feel something different. They dive into The Optimal Body Membership and the Jen Platform, and how these concepts manifest through the toolbox they provide you and emp...

Curious about baby development? Feel like your parent-worth is defined by the visible developmental stage of your baby? Wanting to optimize the physical and neurological development of your baby? Kailee, a pediatric physical therapist, walks you through her top tips in navigating self-worth as a parent and how it relates to baby development, as well as her approach to finding a balance between all...

Worried about noises in your ankle? Can you stop bodywork if you improve mobility? Thinking about working with your significant other? Thinking about investing in a pair of Vivo Barefoot shoes? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into it all, providing their insights on coaching beginners, the power of mobility, the pelvic floor, breaking stigmas around working with your partner, the noises from your ankles, an...

Commitment, Excellence, Respect. Resonate with these values? Luka shines a light on topics of identity, an individual’s narrative, self-esteem, and confidence as characteristics of cultivating a healthy mindset to build healthy habits.  To start off, Luka discusses the philosophy he currently lives his life by and shares four values that help him cultivate the unique culture that he embodies. In s...

Shoulder popping left right and center? Hearing or feeling weird noises from your shoulder? Let’s combat your assumptions about what is happening in the shoulder in this episode! DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the medical diagnosis – shoulder crepitus- for noises in the shoulder. Explaining the anatomy of the shoulder, they break down the types of noises that could be associated with pathologies around...

“You are an athlete if you have a body.” Kaisa, the co-founder of Just Move, spills the truths about movement, recovery, and how it all relates to finding your truth and freedom within the body. Kaisa goes way back to middle school and high school, sharing her journey with navigating body confidence, fitting in, and athletic ability as an adolescent. She shares how she overcame obstacles with body...

Is meniscus injury worrying you? Considering surgery but feel like there’s a way out? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the Menisci, potential causes, and which populations tend to be of higher risk. Then, Dr. Dom shares his journey with his Meniscus injury, speaking into his mistakes and his post-rehabilitation. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom discuss their perspective on surgery and the importance of...

Wondering what the hype is around nasal breathing?  Brian Mackenzie is on for the second time to explain the science behind breath and how it can modulate panic, anxiety, and pain. Brian discusses how we can control our breathing to upregulate or downregulate the body, and the power in-breath, and how it can potentially take you off pharmaceuticals. In light of his Nosevember challenge, Brian dive...

Do you get cortisone injections for pain? Thinking about cortisone injections for pain relief? DocJen & Dr. Dom let the truths ring free about cortisone injections. They dive into how cortisone injections work, simply describing how it affects pain and inflammation. They break down cortisone injection categories and provide insight into how glucocorticoids metabolize in the body.  Moreover, they p...

Feeling a need to be inspired with confidence? Olympian, Samantha Peszek, shares her journey with confidence and self-talk through her Gymnastics Career. As a high-level and young athlete, specifically, the beam event in gymnastics presented several obstacles that Samantha had to overcome through confidence and the support of others around her. She dives into how one’s environment and parental sup...

Feeling pain around the outer hips? Been diagnosed with hip-related bursitis/ tendonitis/ tendinopathy? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into current perspectives on inflammation-related diagnosis in the hips. With shifts in understanding towards tissue adaptations and tissue arrangement dysregulation, they explain the differences between the different diagnoses and what is happening when symptoms are elic...

Find eating healthy boring? Feeling like social experiences are compromised with healthy eating? We have Jennifer Peters, founder of Just Be Kitchen, on to expand your views on getting creative with healthy eating. From start to finish, Jennifer outlines her journey to how she opened up the JustBe restaurant, and where her passion came from. Through her story, she shares the changes she made to he...

Wanting to kick-start your movement journey, but don’t know where to start? Wondering if a 30-day challenge is for you? Wanting to create more sustainable and healthier habits? DocJen & Dr. Dom navigate the world of healthy movement habits, speaking into the upcoming Grateful For My Body challenge, starting November 1st. Firstly, they discuss what to consider when kickstarting your journey to crea...

We’re dropping the facts on Vaginal health with Dr. Janelle Howell. With an overarching emphasis on addressing the root cause, Dr. Janelle kicks off the podcast on the topic of normalizing the “tabooness” around the pelvic floor and vaginal health. Then, she debunks common myths about Vaginal Hygiene, highlighting the history and consequences of Lysol- use and toxic chemicals to clean the vagina....

Have you been diagnosed with Scoliosis? Do you fear your diagnosis? Believe that you can’t move a certain way due to your Scoliosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom are here to tell you that your image does not necessarily determine your pain or describe your function. As DocJen describes her journey with her diagnosis story, she shares her experience with attributing her pains and limitations to her scoliosis a...