The Optimal Body

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!

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into cold laser treatment and how it affects the body physiologically. They dive into the latest proposed mechanisms and the research behind their efficacy, exploring when cold laser treatment is best used and for what scenario. In doing so, they discuss how placebo interventions play a role! 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: 3:50 - The birth story of cold laser therapy. 8:30 - Research review on high intensity laser therapy. 12:55 - What is the mechanism behind cold laser therapy? 17:00 - The effect of placebo. 20:30 - Where is cold laser therapy most beneficial? 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/362⁠ 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!

Join Dr. Bill in this insightful episode as he dives into the world of cosmetic dentistry and oral hygiene. He discusses his passion for cosmetic dentistry and emphasizes how oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, touching upon the importance of verniers in maintaining oral health. Dr. Bill explains what constitutes good oral hygiene and addresses common dental concerns, such as whether cavities can be reversed and factors contributing to rapid tooth decay. He also delves into the topic of teeth stains and the safety of whitening products, offering tips on managing sensitive teeth and effective brushing techniques. For those looking to maintain dental health through all stages of life, Dr. Bill shares strategies for staying vital into later years. To explore more insights from Dr. Bill, tune in! FLASH SALE: Jen Health was created so that you don’t have to think but just show up from 5-15 minutes a day to work on your deep core, and functional mobility, and to understand stability and control through movement as yes, all these factors are staples to target exercises for a specific pain point. Educating you – the what and the why covered! This week only, take advantage of our massive discount of $159. You get all our plans for a full year of 11 plans for different plans with multiple phases, monthly webinars to continue your education and have your answers to your questions, as well as community! Click here to get access to the discount! ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Discount: Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL20 at checkout to get 20% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you! **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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Bill Dorfman:⁠ 03:19 - Why cosmetic dentistry? 06:50 - Oral hygiene is a health issue. 09:42 - Verniers and oral hygiene. 11:54 - What does good oral hygiene look like? 15:10 - Can you reverse cavities? 16:05 - What contributes to the quickest tooth decay? 19:11 - Developing stains on the teeth - are whitening products bad? 24:10 - How to work your way out of sensitive teeth. 27:00 - How to brush well. 29:52 - Remaining vital into later years. 40:30 - Learn more with Dr. Bill. To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/361⁠⁠ 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 tight knots and what is happening within the body to cause the tension and pain. Differentiating trigger points and tight knots, they discuss the role of the nervous system and how biopsychosocial components may be related to the sensations your are experiencing. Finally, they touch base with the power of breath, touch, and posture through mobility, as tools to change your symptom experience! Let's dive in! 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​** 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 PT Pearl: 5:05 - Introduction 7:07 - What are knots and trigger points? 10:58 - Neurological muscle tension 14:25 - Global components to pain & trigger points. 16:14 - The power of the breath and touch. 22:40 - Changing your static positioning + posture. 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/360 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! **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.​ ^Results may vary. Various studies have suggested benefits following daily consumption of collagen peptides for several months. Refer to product labels and vitalproteins.com for recommended serving sizes and for more information.​

In this episode, Dr. Christina delves into the nuanced aspects of strength training across different stages of life from dispelling myths to navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns. She uncovers the historical misconceptions surrounding heavy lifting for females, provides the latest recommendations and guidelines for safely resuming strength training after pregnancy, and empowers expecting mothers to embrace strength training safely and confidently. Delve into the truth about diastasis recti and learn which core exercises are safe during pregnancy and stay tuned as Dr. Christina unveils the myths behind pelvic health. Barefoot Mini-Course - STARTS TODAY BUT YOU CAN STILL JOIN: Experiencing aches, pains, and niggles in your feet and ankles. Join the ⁠Barefoot Mini-Course⁠ as it contains all the tools you need to assess what could be contributing to your aches and pains and what exercises are best for you to address those limitations! With educational videos, a workbook, and lifetime access, you will begin to feel something different and work towards your movement goals faster! Learn more about how to better take care of your feet, what type of shoes best support your outdoors, and how to reduce the pain you’re currently dealing with. ⁠JOIN US HERE⁠! We start today but you can still join this week! ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Discount: Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (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. 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!⁠ What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Christina Prevett 05:55 - What made Dr. Christina interested in geriatric patients? 12:55 - Why strength training is important no matter how old you are. 17:45 - Dosing and progression for strength training with age. 22:15 - History of myths around heavy lifting for females. 27:45 - Current recommendations to return back to strength training after pregnancy. 38:40 - How to approach fear around strength training around pregnancy. 41:55 - Core safe exercises during pregnancy: the truth about diastasis recti. 45:45 - Does abdominal coning during post-partum matter? 50:18 - Learn more with Christina. To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/359⁠ 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 hip arthritis, focusing on its incidence and prevalence. They discuss key findings from the Framingham study, shedding light on the rates of hip arthritis and the predictors of its poor progression. They provide proactive measures to manage the condition, emphasizing the importance of supervision in treatment, addressing the considerations surrounding hip replacement surgery, and postures to avoid to prevent further aggravation, and a summary of the best strategies to manage hip arthritis effectively Barefoot Mini-Course - DISCOUNTED PRICE SALE: Experiencing aches, pains, and niggles in your feet and ankles. Join the ⁠Barefoot Mini-Course⁠ as it contains all the tools you need to assess what could be contributing to your aches and pains and what exercises are best for you to address those limitations! With educational videos, a workbook, and lifetime access, you will begin to feel something different and work towards your movement goals faster! Learn more about how to better take care of your feet, what type of shoes best support your outdoors, and how to reduce the pain you’re currently dealing with. ⁠JOIN US HERE⁠! Prices go up next week! Naboso 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'. Needed Discount: Prenatal supplements? Male prenatal vitamins for sperm support. No unnecessary fillers at the highest quality of nutrients and it's all sustainably sourced! With 7x more choline, 6x vitamin B3, and 20x more vitamin B6, use code ⁠OPTIMAL⁠ for 20% off. What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 04:53 - Incidence of arthritis. 07:28 - Framingham study 08:56 - Prevalence and rates of hip arthritis. 10:56 - Predictors of poor progression of hip osteoarthritis. 12:16 - What can you do? 15:26 - The power of supervision. 18:36 - Should you get a hip replacement? 21:56 - Postures to avoid. 23:56 - Summary of the exercises!  To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/358 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, Dr. Stephanie delves into the various factors that influenced her career path and discusses the critical ways in which nutritional and training needs evolve as we age. She explains why you might notice weight gain in your 40s despite maintaining the same routine and explores the importance of meal timings and how to maximize the benefits of exercise. Dr. Stephanie also addresses the role of intermittent fasting, the benefits of HIIT and cardio as we get older, and how to determine the right cardio intensity for your fitness level. Finally, she discusses whether hormone replacement therapy is suitable for all women. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Stephanie! Barefoot Mini-Course - EARLY BIRD SALE: Experiencing aches, pains, and niggles in your feet and ankles. Join the Barefoot Mini-Course as it contains all the tools you need to assess what could be contributing to your aches and pains and what exercises are best for you to address those limitations! With educational videos, a workbook, and lifetime access, you will begin to feel something different and work towards your movement goals faster! Learn more about how to better take care of your feet, what type of shoes best support your outdoors, and how to reduce the pain you’re currently dealing with. JOIN US HERE! Prices go up next week! 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! What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Stephaine Estima⁠: 04:00 - What led Dr. Stephanie down her career path? 10:45 - Why do nutritional and training considerations change as we age? 13:15 - How do nutrition and training change? 21:50 - Why are you putting on pounds in your 40s with the same routine? 28:10 - Do meal timings matter and how do you maximise gains from exercise? 31:40 - Intermittent fasting? Should you do it? 38:38 - Can HIIT and cardio play a role as we continue to age? 42:40 - How do you calculate your cardio intensity? 44:15 - Should all women do hormone replacement therapy? 48:00 - Learn more with Dr. Stephanie! To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/357 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!

Heard of Dry Needling? DocJen and Dr. Dom give you the rundown on what Dry Needling is, the effect it has on the body physiologically, and who might need it! They discuss the limitations of measurement bias in research, the benefits of dry-needling, how long it lasts, and what it means to have expectations and beliefs about dry-needling, also considering the role of supervision and emotions. Let's dive into all things dry needling and what the systematic reviews say about Dry Needling! ⁠⁠⁠VivoBarefoot Discount: Save your kids feet! Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (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. Needed Discount: Prenatal supplements? Male prenatal vitamins for sperm support. No unnecessary fillers at the highest quality of nutrients and it's all sustainably sourced! With 7x more choline, 6x vitamin B3, 20x more vitamin B6, use code OPTIMAL for 20% off. What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 2:40 - What is Dry Needling? 5:30 - Dry needling - how is it used? 8:05 - Limitation of measurement bias 11:55 - Dry needling benefit 14:12 - How long does the benefit last? 15:20 - Expectations and beliefs of dry needling 19:13 - What the research says! Systematic reviews! 22:40 - Emotion ,Supervision, and Pain?  To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠ For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/356 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!