The Optimal Body

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, welcome Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist. Dr. Kim shares his transformative journey from traditional pharmacology to integrative medicine following a significant health crisis. He discusses the importance of understanding root causes of chronic illnesses and the role of lifestyle changes in health management. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical, cellular, and spiritual health, offering listeners practical insights into functional medicine and holistic approaches to achieving optimal well-being. Posture Redefined Course Discount: Are you someone who has struggled with poor posture? Find your shoulders rounding forward throughout the day or even notice a hump forming on your neck? You aren't alone! Posture is a very complex and dynamic thing that we should all be focused on. That is why we created the Posture Redefined Course to help you understand the whole body dynamic of posture and how to be aware of your body from head to toe! You can even grab a huge discount on the program using code OPTIMAL20 at checkout! Grab the course HERE! 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 from Dr John Kim  3:48 Dr. Kim's Personal Health Journey 6:36 Dr. Kim reflects on his experiences in the emergency room and the shortcomings of conventional medicine. 7:50 Dr. Kim recounts his unexpected heart attack 12:16 Dr. Kim shares being overmedicated after his heart attack 14:56 Integrating functional medicine as a pharmacist 19:17 Dr. Kim's foundations of health 26:21 How toxins impact our DNA 33:46 Phospholipids and Gut Health  39:32 Addressing Toxin Exposure  40:35 Mold Symptoms and Health Impacts 45:21 Maintaining Cellular Health Learn More from Dr John Kim: Dr Kim's Website Special Consultation Offer! Dr Kim's  Instagram Dr Kim's Youtube Channel We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel See the full shownotes and resources at: https://jen.health/podcast/381 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Doc Jen and Dr. Dom dive into chronic mid back pain, explaining how mid back pain can be persistent or come and go. Unlike neck or low back pain, mid back pain lacks clear guidelines, but research shows manual therapy and exercise—two pillars of physical therapy—can help. They highlight mid back mobility exercises, discuss long-term relief, and share holistic tips for overcoming mid back pain through movement and lifestyle changes. Whether you’re seeking optimal health, managing pain, or focused on women’s health, this episode of The Optimal Body offers actionable advice rooted in physical therapy and exercise science. Needed Discount:Jen relied on Needed supplements to support her pregnancy journey, from fertility to postpartum. Trusted by over 4,000 health professionals, Needed offers supplements for both men and women, including sperm support, egg quality, prenatal Omega-3, CoQ10, iron, and choline. Use code ⁠OPTIMAL⁠ for 20% off. Intelliroll Discount:IntelliRoll is the ultimate foam roller designed to contour to your body, providing a customized massage experience. Its patented Body Zones target multiple muscles simultaneously, accelerating muscle recovery and enhancing mobility. Made with high-quality EVA foam, IntelliRoll offers medium to firm pressure for effective self-massage. Feel the difference with IntelliRoll’s curved design and maximize your full-body recovery. Use code DOCJEN for a special discount! Posture Redefined:Discover Posture Redefined, the ultimate course designed to help you build strength, alignment, and mobility for a pain-free, confident posture. This comprehensive challenge will guide you through exercises and techniques to transform how you move and feel every day. Don’t miss your chance to redefine your posture—sign up now for the challenge starting on November 3! We think you’ll love:Get A Free Week on Jen Health!Posture RedefinedJen’s InstagramDom’s InstagramYouTube Channel What will you learn from this PT Pearl:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:00 Posture Redefined Announcement02:46 Chronic Mid-Back Pain Discussion03:29 Lack of Guidelines for Mid-Back Pain07:15 Importance of Exercise09:10 Common Misconceptions About Manual Therapy10:28 Basic Exercises for Mid-Back Pain12:35 Complexity of Pain Management For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/380 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, dive deep into the topic of back pain during pregnancy—often referred to as pregnancy pain. Doc Jen opens up about her own pregnancy journey, sharing insights on how nutrition and supplements from Needed have supported her along the way. They discuss how pregnancy pain is incredibly common, with many women experiencing discomfort due to physiological and biomechanical changes. The hosts highlight the importance of staying active, referencing updated guidelines that support exercise during pregnancy as a way to help manage pregnancy pain and promote overall well-being. Needed Discount:Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women’s health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! 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! Full Body Low Impact Plan:Join our Full Body Low Impact Plan on Jen Health. Learn how to Improve Mobility, Relieve Consistent Aches & Pains, and Move Smarter with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to Guide You! 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.  We think you’ll love:Get A Free Week on Jen Health!Full Body Low Impact PlanJen’s InstagramDom’s Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ancestral living is the spotlight of this Optimal Body Podcast episode as Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore the benefits of ancestral living for optimal health with guest Craig McCloskey, a certified health coach and holistic nutrition expert. They discuss how ancestral living, including nutrient-rich organ meats and supplements, supports nutrition, optimal health, and women’s health. Doc Jen shares her experience with beef liver supplements during pregnancy, highlighting positive changes in hair and nails. Doctor Dom connects ancestral living to health optimization and exercise performance, while Craig unpacks the historical roots of dietary guidelines. Tune in for practical health tips on integrating ancestral living for optimal health into your wellness routine. Needed Discount:Jen relied on Needed supplements to support her pregnancy journey, from fertility to postpartum. Trusted by over 4,000 health professionals, Needed offers supplements for both men and women, including sperm support, egg quality, prenatal Omega-3, CoQ10, iron, and choline. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off. Ancestral Discount:Boost your vitality with Ancestral Supplements, featuring nutrient-rich beef liver and organ meats to enhance energy, hair, nails, and overall well-being. Use code DOCJEN for 10% off at checkout. Learn More from Craig:Craig's YouTube ChannelAncestral Supplement Facebook PageAncestral Supplement WebsiteCraig's InstagramCraig's Facebook We think you’ll love:⁠Get A Free Week on Jen Health!⁠⁠Jen’s Instagram⁠⁠Dom’s Instagram⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠ What You Will Learn in This Interview with Craig McCloskey:01:07 Benefits of Beef Liver03:17 Introduction of Craig McCloskey04:25 Craig's Health Journey08:57 Ancestral Living Explained... To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/378 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mental health is front and center in this Optimal Body Podcast episode as Doc Jen and Doctor Dom talk with Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up. Karena opens up about her mental health journey, showing how exercise, the mind-body connection, and community support drive women’s health. She shares health tips from her foundation, The Big Silence, to break mental health stigma and help others achieve the optimal body. VivoBarefoot Discount:Improve your foot and ankle health with VivoBarefoot shoes. Perfect for every occasion—whether hiking, casual wear, or an active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" for 20% off! Plus, enjoy a 100-day trial with a full refund guarantee. LMNT Discount Code:Stay hydrated at a cellular level with LMNT! Replenish essential electrolytes and get a free gift with every purchase. ⁠⁠Try some new flavors while you fuel your body. ⁠⁠Get your free gift! Jen Health Platform:Access 12 plans, 200+ videos, and monthly webinars to improve mobility, strength, and pain relief. Join Jen Health to feel better with movement! Learn More from Karena:Karena’s WebsiteThe Big Silence Foundation Listen to The Big Silence PodcastBuy the memoir, The Big SilenceGet Tone It Up hereFollow Karena on Instagram Follow The Big Silence on InstagramFollow Tone It Up on Instagram We think you’ll love:Get A Free Week on Jen Health!Jen’s InstagramDom’s InstagramYouTube Channel What You Will Learn in This Interview with Karena Dawn:03:13 Introduction of Karena Dawn04:17 Karena's Memoir and Journey To view full show notes, please visit the website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/377 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore back pain during pregnancy. Doc Jen shares her personal pregnancy journey, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and supplements from Needed. They discuss the prevalence of back pain among pregnant women, highlighting the physiological changes and biomechanical shifts that contribute to discomfort. The hosts stress the benefits of maintaining physical activity, referencing updated guidelines that encourage exercise during pregnancy. They also address psychological and social factors affecting pain perception, advocating for a holistic approach to managing back pain and promoting overall well-being. 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! Full Body Low Impact Plan: Join our Full Body Low Impact Plan on Jen Health. Learn how to Improve Mobility, Relieve Consistent Aches & Pains, and Move Smarter with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to Guide You! 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.  We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Full Body Low Impact Plan Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What will you learn from this PT Pearl: 00:05 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:19 - Nutritional Support During Pregnancy 03:11 - Prevalence of Back Pain in Pregnancy 04:36 - Biomechanical Changes During Pregnancy 05:24 - Importance of Electrolytes 07:20 - Body Mechanics and Pain Perception 09:12 - Pelvic Pain Statistics 10:57 - Reframing Beliefs About Pain 13:05 - Components of Pregnancy-Related Pain 13:55 - Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy 16:26 - Physiological Benefits of Exercise 18:19 - Importance of Exercise for Back Pain 19:45 - Exercise Guidelines for Pregnancy 20:01 - Impact of Prenatal Exercise on Pain 20:52 - Exercise and Postpartum Functionality 21:51 - Pain Management through Movement 22:10 - Anterior Pelvic Tilt Awareness 24:06 - Core Exercises and Diastasis Recti Myths 25:07 - Balancing Pressure in the Core 26:11 - Genetics and Diastasis Recti Recovery 27:50 - Dynamic Awareness of Pelvic Movements 29:21 - Full Body Low Impact Plan 30:08 - Community Support for Exercise Modifications 31:20 - Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider 32:32 - Setting Up for Successful Recovery To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/376 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.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom are joined by Nadine Artemis, an author, beauty philosopher, aroma ecologist, and creator of Living Libations. The discussion delves into skin health, the benefits of essential oils, and the importance of sun exposure. Nadine shares her expertise on using natural oils like coconut, olive, and jojoba as "sun harmonizers" and the role of vitamin C in skincare. She emphasizes a balanced approach to sun exposure, advocating for nutrient-rich diets and mindful sun practices. The episode offers practical tips for nurturing skin health naturally and holistically. Get Nadine Artemis' books here: In this book, Nadine Artemis presents "Renegade Beauty"—a minimalist approach harnessing nature's elements to revitalize body and soul. It offers solutions for those caught in endless beauty routines, highlighting the power of sun, air, water, earth, and plants. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for simplifying self-care, promoting natural health, and uncovering innate radiance. Nadine Artemis also presents the 8 Steps to Successful Self-Dentistry and holistic oral care guidelines. Holistic Dental Care offers simple, at-home dental techniques for everyone. This illustrated guide provides strategies for various dental issues, from routine care to alignment and detox. Learn More from Nadine Artemis: Nadine's Facebook Living Libations Facebook Page Living Libations Website Nadine Artemis' Book: Renegade Beauty Nadine Artemis' Book: Holistic Dental Care 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 Nadine Artemis: 02:00 - Introduction of Nadine Artemis 03:39 - Nadine's Background and Aroma Ecology 04:26 - Benefits of Essential Oils 06:28 - Choosing the Right Essential Oils 08:03 - Historical Knowledge and Modern Research 10:35 - Skepticism Towards Essential Oils 11:42 - Quality Concerns in Essential Oils 14:32 - Testing and Certification of Essential Oils 15:27 - Detoxing the Skin 16:38 - Understanding Skin Microbiome 17:31 - Ancient Cleansing Practices 18:36 - Benefits of Natural Oils 19:42 - Impact of Chemicals on Skin 21:06 - Skepticism Around Oils 22:05 - Marketing Myths of Skin Types 26:01 - Sun Exposure and Skin Health 27:39 - Historical Sun Therapy 29:48 - Chemicals in Sunscreens 32:16 - Building Solar Skin 33:19 - Essential Oils and Sun Exposure 34:16 - Zinc Oxide as a Sunblock 35:23 - Diet and Skin Health 36:25 - Understanding Sun Interaction 38:18 - Vitamin D and Sun Sessions 39:18 - Intuitive Sun Exposure 40:16 - Monitoring Skin Exposure 42:05 - Morning Sunlight Benefits 44:10 - Closing Thoughts on Health Practices 45:21 - Finding Nadine's Products To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/375 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.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, co-hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore the common issue of shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, prevalent among runners and those engaged in high-impact activities. They emphasize the importance of foot health, the benefits of barefoot shoes like Vivo Barefoot, and the necessity of maintaining strong muscles in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Key points include understanding shin splints, load management, strengthening exercises, the importance of cross-training, seeking professional guidance, and preventive strategies. They also introduce a barefoot mini-course for improving foot and ankle health. 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. 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. Barefoot Mini-Course: Tired of foot pain? Join Dr. Jen Fraboni's Barefoot Mini Course for quick 10-minute videos on foot health. Learn exercises to prevent issues like plantar fasciitis and bunions. Sign up today for happier, healthier feet! We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Barefoot Mini Course Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What will you learn from this PT Pearl: 00:29 - Importance of Foot Health 01:10 - Physical Therapy Pearl on Shin Splints 02:17 - Distinguishing Shin Splints 03:24 - Common Causes of Shin Pain 04:26 - Support During Pregnancy 07:33 - Risk Factors for Shin Splints 09:15 - Additional Risk Factors in Runners 10:25 - Footwear Considerations 11:16 - Theories Behind Shin Pain 12:23 - Symptoms and Assessment 14:04 - Gradual Loading and Exercise 15:05 - Barefoot Mini Course 16:56 - Rebuilding Strength for Shin Splints 17:01 - Calf Raises and Gait Mechanics 18:03 - Awareness of Foot Pronation 19:03 - Strengthening the Bottom of the Foot 19:14 - Hip Strengthening for Runners 21:04 - Comprehensive Lower Leg Training 21:27 - Professional Guidance for Injury Prevention To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/374 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.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome back Doctor Josh Axe, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to discuss his new book, "Think This, Not That." Doctor Axe shares his personal journey of overcoming a severe back injury through various treatments, including stem cell therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, gratitude, and holistic health practices in his recovery. The conversation highlights the power of belief in healing and offers practical advice on nutrition, movement, and mental resilience for optimal well-being. 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! Get Dr. Josh Axe book here: In his book Think This, Not That, Dr. Josh Axe is like your personal mind coach. He breaks down the top 12 mental roadblocks that might be tripping you up and shows you how to swap them for more empowering thoughts. It's like a mental makeover that helps you become the awesome person you're meant to be! Learn More from Dr. Josh Axe: Dr. Josh' Instagram Dr. Josh' Facebook Dr. Josh Axe's Website Dr. Josh' YouTube Dr. Josh' Book: Think This, Not That 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 Dr. Josh Axe: 01:43 - Back Injury Experience 06:05 - Prognosis and Emotional Struggles 10:15 - Developing a Healing Plan 12:55 - Progress and Recovery Journey 13:43 - Cold Plunge and Sauna Benefits 14:35 - Stem Cell Therapy Experience 14:53 - Despair and Healing Journey 15:53 - Placebo Effect Discussion 16:53 - The Impact of Negative Prognosis 21:27 - Creating a Healing Plan 25:03 - Understanding Root Causes 26:48 - Finding the Right Practitioner 28:40 - Pain Perceptions 30:34 - Changing Limiting Beliefs 33:50 - The Challenge of Belief 35:01 - Listening to the Right Voices 37:12 - The Power of Personal Stories 38:26 - Functional Movement and Pain 40:09 - Holistic Treatment Approaches 41:53 - Mindset for Recovery 42:54 - Nutrition and Longevity 44:00 - Functional Movement Prioritization 46:31 - Mindset as Medicine To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/373 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.

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.