The Optimal Body

Did you know oral hygiene is linked to gestational diabetes, cardiovascular risk, cancer risk, and arthritis? Dr. Kami Hoss explores the depths of dental care and oral hygiene as it affects different aspects of the body. Dr. Hoss describes the knock-on effects of poor oral health on fertility, birthing consequences, respiratory issues, bone health, confidence, and stress. Furthermore, he describes the process of cavity formation, whether it has a genetic influence, and explains why brushing your teeth after breakfast is not harmful. He runs through a step-by-step oral morning and night oral hygiene procedure, as well as how to select a good and effective mouthwash. Then, he discusses the controversy around fluoride, presenting when it is used most beneficially as well as an alternative for pregnant women and children. Finally, Dr. Hoss dives into pregnancy Gingivitis and tongue ties. Grab your notebook and gain insight into how your oral health affects every aspect of your body. Increase your foot proprioception and sense of environment with NABOSO, brought to you by a functional podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal. Stimulate your foot's sensory nerves and create safety within the body to ease pain and symptoms. Go check out their foot recovery socks with our 15% off coupon using code 'OPTIMAL'. What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Kami Hoss 4:08 - How does oral health impact our overall health 7:45 - Signs and indications of the state of your oral hygiene 11:08 - Why people don’t pay enough attention to oral health 13:20 - How to care for your mouth on your daily 17:27 - How to select a good mouthwash 23:46 - Is fluoride good or bad for you? 28:30 - Alternatives for fluoride 34:01 - Pregnancy Gingivitis - swollen gums and bleeding 39:48 - Where to go if your child has tongue ties? 45:18 - Are cavities genetic and can you reverse them? 52:23 - How you can learn more with Dr Hoss. To learn more about Dr. Kami Hoss and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode281/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with SI pain? Tune in as Dr. Dom and Doc Jen explain what an SI joint, or a Sacroiliac joint, is and what it really means to have SI pain.  They explain the research behind SI pain and the most beneficial ways, in their expert opinions, experiences, and current research, to help reduce your pain and get you moving again!  Empower yourself with the tools and guidelines as they lay out how to help subdue that consistent low back pain without needing to rely on someone else for that manipulation or adjustment. The new VIVOs are out! Vivo Barefoot is out with the best of both worlds with their Primus Lite Knit shoes!  Several studies have shown time and time again that your feet, your foundation, affect the way forces are absorbed within the lower body and can majorly affect the sensitivity of your low back/ SI Joint! Grab your stylish, yet functional barefoot shoes now! Use code ‘OPTIMAL’ and get 15% off!  **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 4:18 - Your SI joint doesn’t go out of place! 5:50 - Anatomy of SI Joint 11:37 - What is truly causing your SI Joint pain 12:45 - If your clinician is saying this, they are wrong 15:47 - What is manual therapy actually doing? 18:15 - How to address your pain at home! To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode280/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you heard of somatic therapy? Lauren redefines how unresolved trauma is stored in our bodies with Lauren Zoeller. To kick off this interview, Lauren defines what somatic experiencing is and examples of somatic tools. Furthermore, she speaks about how to identify an unresolved trauma and how attachment theory relates to finding deeper connections with others. She offers two tools to work through feelings and sensations at home, as well as how to not “scare anyone away” by being vulnerable. Finally, she discusses her three-step process to emotional healing and ways you can work through the three-step process. Let’s discuss the nuances of dating and relationships! Tune in! MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH. Sign up now to get 57% off for life! You will have access to 11 different plans with 2-3 phases and short videos daily, monthly check-ins with DocJen with anatomy breakdowns, and a growing community. Sign up right now and start a free week. See what it feels like to commit for a week! Click here to join Jen.Health! What You Will Learn In This Interview with Lauren Zoeller 4:00 - What is Somatic therapy and experiencing? 4:53 - What are examples of somatic tools 6:25 - How do you identify if you have a trauma that needs to be worked through? 11:43 - Attachment Theory: Can working through trauma help you transition to a different “attachment” 13:53 - 2 at-home tools for somatic work 19:00 - How to not “scare someone away” 21:35 - How to repeatedly be vulnerable when dates go wrong 24:57 - How do you know when you’re ready to date again after a traumatic experience? 26:54 - Can you work on healing in partnership? 27:58 - Three-step process to somatic healing 30:53 - How to differentiate between red flags and second chances! 32:58 - The Align Love Experience To learn more about Lauren Zoeller and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode279/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and why it is said to be a “friction injury.” They discuss whether or not foam rolling is beneficial, the mechanism behind foam rolling, and how to optimize its use. Then, they explain the potential causes of feeling ITB syndrome-related symptoms, and how you can begin to address the root cause issue. After discussing 3 ways to address ITB Syndrome, they provide insight into why it is common amongst runners and the ultimate importance of building strong internal foundations. Keep activating and exploring! MAJOR DISCOUNT FOR JEN.HEALTH. Sign up now to get 57% off for life! You will have access to 11 different plans with 2-3 phases and short videos daily, monthly check-ins with DocJen with anatomy breakdowns, and a growing community. Sign up right now and start a free week. See what it feels like to commit for a week! Click here to join Jen.Health! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 04:19 – What is the IT Band? 07:47 – Is the IT band a friction syndrome? 10:07 – The reasons why you could be experiencing pain. 11:52 – Top 3 stretches that will help with your IT Band Syndrome? 14:20 – Is the hype around foam rolling for your IT band worthwhile? 16:47 – Why do you feel relief with foam rolling? 18:13 – What you're not considering when addressing your IT Band Syndrome 20:58 – If it's not relieving YOUR pain, find something different. 23:09 –Levels of addressing IT Band Syndrome To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode278/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diet apps and mindset. Let's dive into how Dr. Kyra is bridging the gap between technology and mindset to promote true behaviour change. As a medical doctor, she rediscovered the need for expertise and action regarding behaviour change. With an emphasis on the Habenula, a part of the brain associated with the "failure" mindset, she discusses the dual function of the Habenula and how to avoid its stimulation. With the Habenula as the underlying theme of this discussion, she distinguishes the iterative mindset from the performance mindset, further speaking into resilience, GRIT, self-efficacy and competence as an outcome. Finally, she dives into the intricacies of her app and how it promotes the iterative mindset, guides individuals along a path to success, targets expectations, and gets individuals to reach the depths of their intentions and "why." Tune in! Let's make real-life lasting changes in your life by staying HYDRATED! Life is stressful and water is forgetful, but it is absolutely necessary! Stay hydrated with LMNT. We've used it for over 6 months pre and through pregnancy and they cannot get enough of it. With the correct ratios of magnesium, potassium, and sodium to fuel the brain and energize you, get a free sample pack with your order and try out new flavours! Increase your foot proprioception and sense of environment with NABOSO, brought to you by a functional podiatrist, Drm Emily Splichal. Stimulate your foot's sensory nerves and create safety within the body to ease pain and symptoms. Go check out their foot recovery socks with our 15% off coupon using code 'OPTIMAL'. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Kyra Bobinet: 2:57 - How did Dr. Kyra get to developing an app for behaviour change? 3:45 - How to approach motivation 5:50 - How to avoid stimulating Habenula in the brain? 13:09: - The iterative vs performance mindset 17:42 Resilience, GRIT, and the iterative mindset 28:35 - Getting deeper to your "WHY" 38:11 - What makes someone come back to the app? To learn more about Dr. Kyra Bobinet and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode277/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should you fix your Anterior Pelvic Tilt? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the misconceptions surrounding anterior pelvic tilt, particularly as it relates to low back pain. Presenting the current perspectives and literature on anterior pelvic tilt, they discuss how the description itself is not a pathology and merely just a structural state. Emphasising the importance of proprioception around the pelvis and low back, they provide their top tools to addressing how you can address your low back and focus on function rather than structure. Let’s dive in!  15% OFF VivoBarefoot Shoes with code “TOB” at checkout. Check out their boots this winter season (affiliate link)! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 4:36 - Is Anterior Pelvic Tilt a pathology or disorder? 6:36 - Is your Anterior Pelvic Tilt related to your low back pain. 8:21 - Do you have sensorimotor awareness around your low back? 10:01 - What the literature presents in Anterior Pelvic Tilt. 13:18 - Defining Sensorimotor proprioception. 14:43 - Limitations in old research.  16:51 - How pain is multifactorial. Watch Episode 276 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode276 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is cancer preventable? Dr. Leigh Connealy, the founder of the Cancer Center For Healing, speaks to the flaws of traditional hospital cancer care and highlights how her institute offers a unique and holistic approach that takes into account the epigenetic factors of cancer development. Furthermore, she discusses the role of food in cancer development, describing the importance of the digestive system, and highlighting the importance of nutrient absorption and assimilation. Finally, she offers insight into whether cancer is entirely heritable. Tune in to learn more! What does training natural mean? Get to the root cause of your whole well-being, it gets to be about connecting more to the group. And, that's what VivoBarefoot does. VivoBarefoot is designed to feel like we are wearing nothing on our feet, Roll, fold and twist your Vivo's as it moulds to the movements of your feet. Train barefoot and get back to your feet's natural strength and movement through this zero-drop, wide-toe-box shoe! Click the link and automatically get 15% off your shoes or use code 'TOB' at checkout (affiliate link)! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Connealy: 05:00 - From hospital to cancer institute 11:49 - Differences in Dr. Leigh’s cancer institute vs traditional care 31:02 - How does food impacts cancer 38:55 - Flaws in the public health system 42:11 - Why being healthy is important: the big picture 47:42 - Is cancer genetically linked? 52:17 - Learn more with Dr. Connealy Items Mentioned: Dr. Connealy's Book: The Cancer Revolution Dr. Connealy's Website To learn more about Dr. Connealy and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode275/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DocJen & Dr.Dom defines the Scoliosis diagnosis, presenting the current perspectives on the causes of scoliosis and the determinants of scoliosis- associated symptoms. Furthermore, they discuss the Cobb angle measurement and when surgery is applicable for scoliosis. Finally, they present a 5 stage treatment protocol for scoliosis, touching base with the Schroth Method. Let’s dive in! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:24 - Is scoliosis lateral curvature of the spine? 03:29 - What is idiopathic scoliosis? 05:37 - Do all individuals with scoliosis feel pain? 07:51 - Cobb angle measurement- is it flawed? 08:19 - When is surgery recommended or not? 14: 39 - Schroth Method 17:38 - Using breath to communicate safety 22:49 - A case study’s treatment protocol : 5 stages Watch Episode 274 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode274/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to master your emotions? Is bottling up your emotions the solution? Neeta discusses her journey of healing and how she found emotional release from psychological traumas through her upbringing. Neeta explains how she found release, considering the psychosocial expectations associated with emotions, which include the 4 components of the bounce factor: upbringing, good stress, emotional capacity, and radical self-awareness. Then, she defined what it means to be in the middle of the “suck” stage and the “now what” stage, alluding her book “That sucked, now what.” Furthermore, she describes how to be vulnerable without expecting care in return, as well as he to determine when you’re ready for emotional release. Finally, she speaks to the “fly forward” framework! Let’s dive in! THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN! Hop on the Jen Health Mobility Plan and move through a month of daily mobility that only takes 5-15 minutes. Yes, that’s all you need to bring you back to your physical baseline, find the restrictions and compensations that might be causing your symptoms, and work on them! Already curated, move with DocJen, Dr.Dom, and the Jen Health community to keep you accountable. All you need to do is show up and do any time. We’re offering a 20% off discount with the code ‘MOBILITY’ in addition to a free 7-day trail! END THUS WEEK! Sign up here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Neetha Bhushan: 4:41 - From cosmetic dentistry to healing through mindset 11:29 - How Neeta found release 20:02 - Components of the bounce factor 26:55 - How to be vulnerable without instilling fear and expectations to be cared for 34:37 - In between the suck vs Now what state 37:26 - How do we know when it’s time to release trauma 39:52 - To fly forwards framework 43:52 - “That sucked now what” book 46:49 - Snack to implement today Items Mentioned: Neeta’s E-book on mastering your emotions Neeta’s book: “That Sucked, Now What” Neeta’s Website Neeta’s Instagram Neeta’s YouTube To learn more about Neetha Bhushan and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode273/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are your SMART goals for 2023? DocJen and Dr. Dom breakdown SMART goals, describing what specificity, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely goals entail. Yet, they expand the SMART framework, discussing how to create sustainable, meaningful, accountable, realistic, and task oriented goals! With examples of how to make progressive and smaller goals, DocJen & Dr.Dom discuss how to set yourself up for success in the new year! THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN! Hop on the Jen Health Mobility Plan and move through a month of daily mobility that only takes 5-15 minutes. Yes, that’s all you need to bring you back to your physical baseline, find the restrictions and compensations that might be causing your symptoms, and work on them! Already curated, move with DocJen, Dr.Dom, and the Jen Health community to keep you accountable. All you need to do is show up and do any time. We’re offering a 20% off discount with the code ‘MOBILITY’ in addition to a free 7-day trail! END THUS WEEK! Sign up here! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 3:35 - How most people define goals: SMART goals 5:23 - What specificity, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely entails? 8:00 - Reframing year goals to monthly goals for sustainability 11:17 - Intention for the month to set meaningful goals 13:26 - Modes of accountability 16:09 - What creating realistic goals means? 18:31 - The 1% goal that’s task-oriented 22:00 - What it takes to create SMART goals 23:03 Examples of the expanded SMART goals Watch Episode 272 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode272/ Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.