The Optimal Body

Is Salt bad? Do you need to supplement electrolytes? We have Robb Wolf on, co-founder of LMNT electrolytes, to provide expertise on the topic of electrolytes. Robb provides deep insight into the truths of salt intake and how it relates to hypertension, suggesting insulin resistance as the primary driver of hypertension. Furthermore, Robb suggests what contributes to high salt intake, and how low salt diets relate to increased osteoporosis risk and the possibility of calcification in blood vessels. He discusses family history and ways to modulate diet to reduce the risk of hypertension if it runs in the family. Furthermore, he describes the personal fat threshold as it relates to eating a high protein diet, the debate in what it means to eat "high quality" as well as how to interpret how many electrolytes to consume. Finally, he touches base with electrolyte consumption during pregnancy. Let's dive in! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Early bird price of $45 this week only (ends 6th of November). Click here and join us before prices go up! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Robb Wolf: 3:52 - What are electrolytes? 8:13 - The truth about salt intake & hypertension 11:23 - What influences salt intake? 12:35 - Reduce salt intake if hypertension runs in the family? 14:53 - Personal fat threshold & addressing insulin resistance as a driver of hypertension 25:50 - Protein leverage hypothesis & eating a carnivore diet to manage blood sugar 31:57 - What is means to eat "high-quality" foods 39:26 - How do you know how many electrolytes to consume? 46:57 - Pregnancy & electrolyte 53:20 - Learn more with Robb! Items Mentioned: LMNT Website LMNT Instagram To learn more about Robb view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode251/ 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.

How is your recovery? Perhaps, your stress? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into three techniques you haven't considered when it comes to your ability to relieve pain and tension, relax, recovery, and reset. They dive into how ribcage and thoracic mobility improve the health benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, how hip mobility is vital to enhancing movement as the main axis of the body, the role the pelvic floor plays in the hips, and how passive range of motion differs from active range of motion. Let's dive into the solutions you need to optimize healing and recovery! GRATEFUL FOR MY BODY 2022! We're focusing on RELIEVING pain, RELEASING stress, and RESETING the body for optimal RECOVERY for 30 days during the month of November. You will have access to mobility flows, pelvic floor relaxation classes, pelvic floor activation classes, breathwork classes, and soft-tissue mobilizations. Additionally, DocJen will be going live every Sunday with anatomy and physiology webinars and question-and-answer opportunities. Get ready to recover with the community and spend 5-15 minutes every day to downregulate the body and upregulate that rest, relax, digest physiological response! Early bird price of $45 this week only (ends 6th of November). Click here and join us before prices go up! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:08 - Breathwork & Ribcage mobility 11:11 - Techniques to downregulate the system 16:42 - Connection between the pelvic floor, hips, and feet 20:20 - Anatomy of pelvic floor 21:02 - The debate between the passive and active range of motion 25:25 - Solution- Grateful For My Body Challenge Watch Episode 250 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode250/ 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.

The American Institute of Stress reported that 33% of individuals experience extreme stress, of which 73% struggle with stress-related mental health issues. We have Dr. David Rabin to discuss the prevalence of chronic stress in today's world and how breathwork, heart rate variability, and touch play a role in significantly modulating stress experience. Speaking into the evolution of the 'hardwired' stress response and how the flight, fright, freeze response applies to the current world, Dr. David speaks into the type of breathing that can navigate the stress response, as well as how consistent practice can change the game for anxiety and discomfort related to uncertainty. Then, Dr. David touches base with heart rate variability as a marker of resilience and recovery. Finally, he discusses the neurobiology of touch and how it can elicit the same parasympathetic (rest, digest, recover) response as breathwork can. Explaining the neuroscience behind the Apollo device, he explains the 7 different experiences that can be targeted through the skin and how the Apollo device targets these skin experiences. Finally, he dives into self-medication and how addictive behaviours and binging on Netflix are behaviours of discomfort avoidance, providing efficient and optimal tools to navigate discomfort. Learn how you can community safety to the brain through non-invasive treatment! Upgrade your kitchen! Salt and oil are kitchen staples that we can't live without. Ava Jane's kitchen has Colima Sea Salt, which is unrefined, ocean-borne, microplastic-free, moist, all-natural, and packed with trace minerals your body needs. They also have Avocado oil, which has an ideal fat profile that helps you absorb maximum nutrition from your food and is naturally packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals: including vitamin E and magnesium. They also have cacao powder and spices that you can try too! Get a free bag of Colima Sea Salt with your first order! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. David Rabin: 4:14 - What chronic stress is and how it affects the body? 8:50 - Does the stress response differ between encountering a lion or work stress? 14:27 - Does the type of breathing matter when it comes to chronic stress? 19:01 - Do you need to do breathwork every day? 24:26 - Heart rate variability 30:08 - Healing touch 34:59 - Apollo Device 40:08 - We have 7 different songs for the skin 47:32 - Learn more with Dr Dave 48:40 - Self-medication & discomfort avoidance Items Mentioned: Dr. David's Website Dr. David's Instagram To learn more about Dr. David view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode249/ 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.

Aches and pains around the pelvis? Pubic symphysis dysfunction has been reported in 31.7% of pregnant women. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what pubic symphysis is, providing a brief summary of the anatomy involved, potential causes, and risk factors for pubic symphysis. Then, they provide insight into how pubic symphysis is tested for, as well as how treatment can be optimized and safeguarded for pregnant women. Finally, they debunk common misconceptions surrounding pelvic-related pain and pregnancy. Tune in! Muscle imbalances relate a lot to movement patterns and consistent movement. Change up your movement patterns with the Coba Board plus. Studies have shown enhanced glute activation through squats and deadlifts using the Coba Board. The Coba Board plus offers extra bands for a full-body workout, including the upper body! It's lightweight, easy to store, and portable. Use code OPTIMAL at checkout or use this link! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:29 Anatomy & physiology of the pelvic girdle 4:19 Is it really instability of the pelvic girdle? 9:50 Who does SPD affect? 11:59 Possible causes of SPD 14:24 When pain typically occurs 16:34 Compressive/SI belt - do they work? 20:27 Variety of movement & fear of movement 20:46 Testing what movements feel “unstable” 26:40 Muscle activations and feeling “stable” 28:19 Fascial lines 32:47 Jen’s experience with SPD 36:07 Anecdotal experience with SPD - what may have the biggest impact Watch Episode 248 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode248/ 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.

Do you need to supplement for longevity? Mascha Davis, registered dietician, offers the best of her insights on how eating a balanced, no -eliminating and whole foods diet can leverage an optimal path to longevity. Dabbling into the carnivore diet, Mascha discusses how fruits and vegetables are vital for our well-being and how they upregulate natural detoxification systems in the body. Then, she touches base with what a diet encompasses and how it differs from creating a lifestyle change, as well as how to figure out what supplements you may need to bridge nutrient gaps in your diet. Then, she explains the relationship between fermentation and vitamin bioavailability as well as the importance of fiber! Let’s dive in and debunk some misconceptions in the nutrition world. Salt and oil are kitchen staples that we can't live without. Ava Jane's kitchen has Colima Sea Salt, which is unrefined, ocean-borne, microplastic-free, all-natural, and packed with trace minerals your body needs. They also have Avocado oil, which has an ideal fat profile that helps you absorb maximum nutrition from your food and is naturally packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals: including vitamin E and magnesium. Get a free bag of Colima Sea Salt with your first order! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Mascha Davis: 3:16 - Do you need to be an athlete to seek advice from a sports psychologist? 4:41 - Motivation, confidence, focus - how to find your practice! 6:23 - Finding motivation where there are external barriers 8:21 - How to approach a new goal to create long term habits 11:38 - How long does it take for a habit to form? 13:28 - How to push past lack of motivation 15:40 - Strategy to establish a long-term goal 19:55 - How do you approach alternatives and be confident with an injury? 24:16 - Power of visualization 29:12 - Getting over the motivational slump 33:22 - Role of positive self-talk in motivation 36:27 - Role of positive self-talk in relation to pain 37:42 - Learn more with Dr. Haley! Items Mentioned: Mascha Davis's Website Mascha Davis's Instagram To learn more about Dr. Haley view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode247/ 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.

Struggling with back spasms? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the nature of back spasms and what could be contributing to its occurrence and frequency. They expand beyond issues within the structures of the back and discuss the current research surrounding the influence of the brain on back spasms. Finally, they provide practical solutions to help relieve back spasms and prevent them from happening throughout the day! Let’s dive in! Shoespiracy. Our feet are so connected to our back as our foundations, yet traditional shoes inhibit that neural feedback we need to help the brain feel safe and produce less pain in the back! VivoBarefoot shoes open up our feet, allow our toes to spread, and improve the connection between our feet and the ground! This could contribute to what unlocks your back spasms! Use code TOB at checkout to get 10% 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 PT Pearl: 3:08 - What really is contributing to your back spasm 5:20 - When do spasms occur? 6:57 - Is rounding your back bad? The power of language 8:35 - Risk factors of back spasms 10:00 - What can you do to calm a back spasm 14:43 - How to prevent back spasms 17:44 - Is sustained posture poor posture? Watch Episode 246 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode246/ 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.

You ask, we deliver! We have sports psychologist, Dr Haley Perlus, on to discuss the role psychology plays in building long-term habits and navigating injury and pain. She emphasizes how sports psychology applies to the general public, specifically focusing on the motivation triad that includes confidence and focus. She speaks to navigating motivation when external barriers, such as temperature or environmental factors, occur and how to set yourself up for success when attempting to establish a long-term habit! Then, Dr. Harley takes an individualized approach to understand how long habits take to form and two ways to push past lack of motivation: recovery and purpose. Then, she discusses the injury and what it takes to establish confidence through alternative movement paths that satisfy an injured individual. Furthermore, the explains 3 types of visualization, what it takes to get over a motivational slump, and the role positive self-talk plays in navigating motivation and pain! Learn how you can optimize your mindset to optimize your goals, habits, pain, and injury! Let's dive in for the best tips! Hydration is vital (potassium, magnesium, and potassium) when it comes to cognition, mental clarity, fatigue, recovery, and how we sleep! LMNT is an electrolyte mix that has incredible flavours and great doses of the most important electrolytes with zero sugar! Get a free sample pack with every single order using our link here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Haley Perlus: 3:16 - Do you need to be an athlete to seek advice from a sports psychologist? 4:41 - Motivation, confidence, focus - how to find your practice! 6:23 - Finding motivation where there are external barriers 8:21 - How to approach a new goal to create long term habits 11:38 - How long does it take for a habit to form? 13:28 - How to push past lack of motivation 15:40 - Strategy to establish a long-term goal 19:55 - How do you approach alternatives and be confident with an injury? 24:16 - Power of visualization 29:12 - Getting over the motivational slump 33:22 - Role of positive self-talk in motivation 36:27 - Role of positive self-talk in relation to pain 37:42 - Learn more with Dr. Haley! Items Mentioned: Dr. Haley's Website Dr. Haley's Youtube To learn more about Dr. Haley view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode245/ 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.

Do you need to fix your imbalances? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss muscular imbalances, normalizing asymmetries that are present within our bodies from birth. Discussing gluteal amnesia, leg length discrepancy, cerebral palsy, and breathing conditions, they describe how mind-body connection relates to perpetuating pain and how pain is multifactorial. Then, they describe how you can begin to assess muscle imbalances by evaluating movement tendencies, exploring activations within the body, and addressing movement restrictions. Let's dive in to learn more! Muscle imbalances relate a lot to movement patterns and consistent movement. Change up your movement patterns with the Coba Board plus. Studies have shown enhanced glute activation through squats and deadlifts using the Coba Board. The Coba Board plus offers extra bands for a full-body workout, including the upper body! It's lightweight, easy to store, and portable. Use code OPTIMAL at checkout or use this link! Hydration with the right combination of electrolytes is game-changing for energy, fatigue, weakness, brain fog, headaches, and through breast-feeding! Staying hydrated with LMNT water. No processed sugars, but incredibly delicious! Get a free sample pack with every flavour. Click here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 03:20 - The role of the mind-body connection in perpetuating pain 04:12 - Pain is Multifactorial 03:33 - Asymmetries within the body 11:54 - Changing movement patterns and movement tendencies 17:19 - How do you assess muscle imbalances? 14:38 - Assessing mind-body connection 14:38 - Assessing movement restrictions Watch Episode 244 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode244/ 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.

"61% of Americans don’t have someone to talk to when they need to get something off their chest” You may not need clinical intervention or therapy, but we all need someone to talk to. As a subclinical approach to mental health, Dr. Birnbaum and Adam dive into the mission behind the HearMe app as a peer-support app and what the app has to offer. They discuss the topic of connection and support in relation to social media and how social media use can be problematic for mental health. Then, they describe the environment of the HearMe app and how it differs from the potential negativity in bigger social media platforms, as well as describe the efforts HearMe is taking to create a safer space for individuals to be vulnerable, feel heard, and be seen. Learn why HearMe is for you and how you can start your process! Love sweatpants? Vuori sweatpants are THE softest and most comfortable loungewear out there. They use recycled materials, offset 100% carbon footprints, and eliminate waste or the use of plastics with their packaging. Elevate your experience and get a special podcast-only 20% off your first-time orders, here! What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Adam Lippin and Dr. Birnbaum: 3:36 - How was HearMe founded 4:52 - Do you need therapy or just someone to talk to? 6:12 - Are we lacking connection and support on social media platforms? 8:42 - Social media use and mental health 10:33 - Signs that social media is becoming problematic 14:17 - How does the HearMe allow trust and vulnerability? 16;21 - How are people interacting on the HearMe app 18:01 - “50% increase in mood after a single conversation with a HearMe listener" 21:48 - Resources to get clinical help when on Hearme app 23:08 - How hear me seek support earlier & delaying the onset of psychiatric disorders 25:45 - The demographic on the HearMe app 26:44 - Hear me training academies for hear me peer, support listeners, 28:26 - Starting the HearMe process 29:51 - Resources to learn more about HearMe and mental health Items Mentioned: HearMe Website HearMe Instagram To learn more about Adam & Dr. Birnbaumand view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode243/ 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.

Got Scar tissue? Is there anything you can do? DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 steps. As they dive into hypertrophic or keloid scars as the least favourable scar, they explain the different types of scars and how topical creams, cryotherapy, and lasers work as techniques that address scar tissues. Then, they emphasize the importance of movement and mobilization as ways to prevent hypertrophic scar tissue and re-model scar tissue. Tune in to learn more! Love sweatpants? Vuori sweatpants are THE softest and most comfortable loungewear out there. Elevate your experience and get 20% off your first-time orders, here! What You Will Learn PT Pearl: 3:24 - What is scar tissue? 4:50 - Scar tissue from surgeries 6:48 - Phases of tissue healing 9:31 - Hypertrophic/ Keloid Scars 10:47 - Types of scars 12:27 - Techniques to promote healing 18:33 - Importance of early mobilization 19:41 - Approaching pre-existing scar tissue Watch Episode 242 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode242/ 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.