The Optimal Body

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the intricacies of the rotator cuff, focusing on its anatomy, function, and common injuries. They emphasize the importance of shoulder stability and discuss effective rehabilitation strategies. The episode highlights the significance of thoracic mobility, muscle balance, and core coordination in preventing and treating rotator cuff injuries. Practical demonstrations and exercises are provided to improve posture and shoulder mechanics. The hosts also introduce their comprehensive "Shoulder Plan" for holistic shoulder health. Listeners are encouraged to stay proactive in managing shoulder pain and to share the episode with others. Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. Jen Health Platform: With 12 different plans, access to over 200 videos on mobility, strength, core and muscle activations plus a monthly recorded educational webinar, Jen Health is your daily app and platform to relieve pain and improve how you feel with movement.  Full Body Mobility Challenge: Join our 30-day Full Body Mobility Challenge! Perfect for all fitness levels, this program helps boost your flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Enjoy self-assessment videos, expert routines, unique exercises, and breath work classes. Learn the "why" behind each move from a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Relieve aches, feel better, and build a weekly mobility habit. Start your journey to a healthier, more agile you! We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Full Body Mobility Challenge Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What will you learn from this PT Pearl: 00:51 - Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff 02:17 - Role in Shoulder Stability 03:15 - Nutrition Pause 04:09 - Identifying Rotator Cuff Injuries 05:17 - Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears 06:27 - Personal Experience with Injury 08:08 - Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears 09:32 - Duration of Symptoms and Tear Severity 11:02 - Conservative Treatment Effectiveness 11:56 - Patient Expectations in Recovery 13:42 - Success of Non-Operative Treatments 14:46 - Mind-Body Connection in Recovery 15:24 - Recommended Exercises for Rehabilitation 16:18 - Understanding Injury Causes 16:51 - Improving Shoulder Mobility 17:18 - Thoracic Mobility Importance 18:17 - Chest Muscle Relaxation 19:22 - Retraining Shoulder Muscles 19:44 - Serratus Anterior Training 20:29 - Core Coordination and Breathing 21:28 - 30 for 30 Rule To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/372 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!

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, are joined by Shana Spence, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Shana discusses the pervasive influence of diet culture and the importance of a balanced approach to nutrition. She emphasizes the need to move away from restrictive diets and instead focus on nourishing the body with a variety of foods, including processed options when necessary. The conversation also highlights the significance of consistent eating, stress management, and listening to one's body. Shana's debut book, "Live Nourished," encourages readers to find joy and balance in their nutritional journey. Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" to get 20% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Code Change! The discount code is now OPTIMAL20 for 20% off. **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. Jen Health Platform: With 12 different plans, access to over 200 videos on mobility, strength, core and muscle activations plus a monthly recorded educational webinar, Jen Health is your daily app and platform to relieve pain and improve how you feel with movement.  Items mentioned: Shana's Instagram Shana's Website Get the Live Nourished book here! Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel 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! We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What You Will Learn in This Interview with Shana Spence: 01:44 - Introduction of Guest Shana Spence 03:22 - Understanding Diet Culture 08:05 - The Impact of Research Bias 09:13 - Health vs. Aesthetic 10:53 - Red Flags of Disordered Eating 11:47 - The Dangers of Skipping Meals 14:21 - Intermittent Fasting Discussion 18:39 - Yo-Yo Dieting Effects 19:57 - Processed Foods Discussion 28:29 - Social Determinants of Health 30:30 - Diet Culture and Guilt 31:23 - Healthy Weight Loss Strategies 34:11 - Mindset Shift in Nutrition 38:45 - Incorporating Movement into Daily Life 39:34 - The Role of Stress in Health 40:48 - Listening and Being Present with Patients 42:10 - Motivational Interviewing in Health 42:47 - Goals of the Book "Live Nourished" To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/371⁠⁠ 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!

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore cervical genic headaches, which originate from neck issues. They discuss the prevalence of headaches and emphasize the importance of identifying underlying causes. The hosts highlight the role of physical therapy, neck stability, and mobility in treatment. They also discuss the benefits of aerobic exercise, hydration, and combining therapies for enhanced relief. The episode underscores the biopsychosocial model of pain, proper breathing techniques, and posture awareness. Listeners are encouraged to explore various strategies and consider physical therapy for effective headache management. Naboso Foot Health Discount Code: 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'. LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift! We think you’ll love: FREE 7-Day Trial of Jen Health Membership Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What will you learn from this PT Pearl: 03:20 - Cervical Genic Headaches Overview 04:25 - Importance of Hydration 05:25 - Neck Stability and Mobility Issues 09:23 - Physical Therapy as First Line of Treatment 10:28 - Manipulative Therapy Effectiveness 15:26 - Aerobic Exercise for Headache Relief 17:05 - Strength vs. Endurance Exercises 22:28 - Postural Awareness 23:36 - Movement and Posture 26:09 - Strengthening Deep Neck Flexors 27:04 - Holistic Approach to Headaches To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/370⁠ 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!

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Rachel Shear, a certified functional medicine practitioner and founder of Rachel Scheer Nutrition. Rachel shares her compelling journey of overcoming severe gut health issues that nearly led to the removal of her entire large intestine. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of bodily systems and introduces her four pillars of gut health: nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and community. The discussion highlights the significance of addressing both physical and emotional aspects of health for a holistic approach to healing. Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift! Jen Health Platform: With 12 different plans, access to over 200 videos on mobility, strength, core and muscle activations plus a monthly recorded educational webinar, Jen Health is your daily app and platform to relieve pain and improve how you feel with movement. Get a Free Week! What You Will Learn in This Interview with Rachel Scheer: 03:07 - Rachel's Personal Story 03:42 - Passion for Health 06:45 - Rachel's Journey to Functional Medicine 10:20- Seeking Answers at Mayo Clinic 12:17 - Turning Point  14:09 - Implementing Healing Diets 18:25 - Four Areas of Root Causes  24:08 - Avoiding Extremes in Diet  28:54 - Gut Healing vs. Gut Health 30:52 - Probiotics and Their Benefits  33:06 - Four Levels of Gut Dysregulation Learn More from Rachel: Rachel's Instagram Rachel's Facebook Rachel's Website Rachel's Youtube Rachel's Book: Root Cause To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/369 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!

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, discuss MCL (medial collateral ligament) strains. They explain the anatomy and function of the MCL, common injury mechanisms, and the grading of MCL injuries. Emphasizing the importance of foot health and mobility for knee stability, they outline the rehabilitation process, highlighting the role of physical therapy in recovery. The episode underscores the significance of proper rehabilitation to regain strength and stability, offering valuable insights for women looking to understand and manage MCL injuries effectively. FREE plan + a chance to WIN PRIZES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We just added a workout prep and recovery plan to Jen Health completely for FREE in addition to the 11 other plans with phase 1 to 3 progressions and quick tips! For this time around only, you'll receive a BONUS PDF of workouts you can do associated with these warm-ups, programmed specifically for the lower body, upper body, full body strength days, as well as cardio days. You only need 5 minutes of effective warm-ups and cool-downs. And, just for signing up, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes (limited-time access just for this week only). No catch to it! ⁠Sign up here⁠! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code ‘⁠OPTIMAL20‘ to get 20% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Code Change! The discount code is now OPTIMAL20 for 20% off. **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. We think you’ll love: FREE 7-Day Trial of Jen Health Membership Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel 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! What you will learn in this PT Pearl: 01:50 - MCL Injury Overview 03:39 - Valgus Strain Explained 08:11 - Rehabilitation Process 12:35 - Initial Assessment by Physical Therapists 14:34 - Exercises for Acute Phase 16:38 - Functional and Sports-Specific Phases 20:54 - Biomechanics in Rehabilitation 21:30 - Continual Training Post-Injury 22:59 - General Rehabilitation Process To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/368 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!

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom discuss imposter syndrome with guests Doctor Jamie La Pena and Doctor Alexandra Anderson. They explore how feelings of inadequacy affect physical therapists despite their qualifications. The conversation highlights research findings, revealing that 93% of surveyed therapists experience intense imposter syndrome. They discuss the impact of education, experience, and mental health on these feelings. Let's dive in to the importance of mentorship, community support, and celebrating small achievements to combat burnout and foster professional growth. Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code ‘⁠OPTIMAL20⁠‘ to get 20% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Code Change! The discount code is now OPTIMAL20 for 20% off. **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift! What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jamie LaPenna and Dr. Alex Anderson:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 04:10 - What is imposter syndrome? 07:41 - Personal experiences with Imposter Syndrome 08:50 - Fear of sharing knowledge. 10:41 - Toxic culture in healthcare 11:06 - Prevelance of Imposter Syndrome 12:18 - Impacct on Job Satisfaction 15:58 - Imposter Phenomenon research insights 24:35 - Coping with Imposter Phenomenon 35:02 - Burnout in Physical Therapy. 41:09 - Factors beyond workload that contribute to burnout. To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/367 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!

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into the difference between flexibility and mobility, providing insight into increasing hamstring range of motion. They dive into the role of flexibility as an addition to mobility to improve quality of life as we age, as well as the research insights on the physiological effects of different types of mobility training. Let's dive in! Free Week of the Jen Health Membership: Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout! Vital Proteins Discount: Do you love coffee? Why not add a scoop of collagen to compensate for the loss of efficient collagen production with age! We know that while our body's ⁠⁠⁠⁠collagen⁠⁠⁠⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vital Proteins⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code ‘⁠⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL15⁠⁠⁠⁠‘ at checkout. Build resilience from the inside because topical is so typical. This is the perfect addition to your topical skin care routine. Check out their new "Skin Complex." This product is not intended to serve as a replacement for sunscreen​** What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 1:50 - Is mobility the same as flexibility? 9:05 - What does mobility help with? 14:50 - The hamstring example. 18:03 - The role of eccentric load on muscles. 21:23 - Active loaded mobility. 23:50 - Studies on passive and active stretches. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, check out DocJenFit on Youtube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/366 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!

Could reciting your past trauma be more detrimental than beneficial? Let's discuss the current approaches in Western talk therapy and how we can begin to transform personal development more effectively, through a nervous system lens. From diving into the value of personal development and self-reflection to honing into tools to start your personal development journey, Thais identifies how you can identify subconscious limiting beliefs, find the piece of meaning that will inform your re-programming work, and you can build an intimate relationship using the Gibson Integrated attachment theory. Let's dive in! FREE plan + a chance to WIN PRIZES: ⁠⁠⁠We just added a workout prep and recovery plan to Jen Health completely for FREE in addition to the 11 other plans with phase 1 to 3 progressions and quick tips! For this time around only, you'll receive a BONUS PDF of workouts you can do associated with these warm-ups, programmed specifically for the lower body, upper body, full body strength days, as well as cardio days. You only need 5 minutes of effective warm-ups and cool-downs. And, just for signing up, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes (limited-time access just for this week only). No catch to it! Sign up here! Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off. What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thais Gibson⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5:20 - The value of personal development. 6:30 - The importance of self-reflection. 10:05 - Do we need to look back at childhood for personal development. 14:07 - Tools to start your personal development journey. 20:20 - How to identify subconscious limiting beliefs. 26:20 - Finding meaning to do the re-programming work. 29:00 - Do you use subconscious strategies to ignore issues in your relationships? 35:30 - How to build an intimate relationship? 39:00 - Gibson Integrated attachment theory - what’s unique about it? 43:24 - How to learn more with Thais? To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/365 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!

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into degenerative disc disease, what is happening within the body, and what the diagnosis entails. As they dive into some critical research around degenerative disc disease and back pain, they empower you with the tools and education to gain control over your back pain and spine health again! Let's dive in! LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift HERE!⁠ Naboso Foot Health Discount Code: 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 PT Pearl: 1:56 - How do different postures affect your height? 6:41 - Is imaging for back pain necessary?  11:50 - Is DDD the reason for your pain? 17:20 - How to get to a state of no pain and the factors that influence your spine health. 20:46 - Movement strategies for DDD To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, check out DocJenFit on Youtube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/364 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!

If the normal prescriptions for your pain (i.e. rest, mobility, strength, sleep, nutrition) aren't affecting you and your pain is still recurring, this one is for you! Missy did all the things she was recommended and advised to do for her knee pain to a tea and she lived her life with knee pain as her new normal until she was directed towards neurology. From Missy's story to defining neurology, navigating ankle sprains, diving into eye work and sense of smell, as well as playing around with neuro tests you can try at home, this podcast is filled with a variety of "brain hacks" that may be the answer to ridding your symptoms or enhancing your performance goals. Let's dive in! ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Discount: Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! When your feet can truly feel the ground, its textures and terrain, this additional sensory input feedbacks information to the brain, which can be used to affect your pain experience! That's why we love ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TOB20 at checkout to get 20% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Your feet and body will thank you! **Vivo offers a 100-day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off. What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Missy Bunch⁠:⁠⁠⁠ 06:15 - The origins of Missy’s passion for neurology and movement 13:05 -  The neuroscience behind how Missy got rid of her knee pain. 15:30 - Is the pain real or in your head? 20:20 - What does neurology mean and what systems are involved? 22:55 - Why are cranial nerves so special + a test to try! 28:05 - What are eye exercises and why would they help pain? 33:53 - Do differences in eye movements correlate with side-to-side differences? 37:20 - How to use neurology to improve mobility + another test to try! 45:00 - If the normal things didn’t work, where can you get additional help? 47:00 - The role of the breath! To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/363 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!