

Sam Miller Science
Sam Miller
A Podcast Designed to Bridge the Gap Between Macros, Metabolism, and Functional Medicine. Here we focus on translating complex concepts into leverage for your health, fitness, and nutrition goals with a special emphasis on content for coaches & health professionals.
Sam Miller is a best-selling author in the field of nutrition and metabolism has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.
His workshops, classes, and specialization programs have served over 2,500 coaches worldwide. He has been a featured speaker for companies like LinkedIn and a content contributor for industry titans such as Barbell Shrugged, Muscle Intelligence, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Active Life Rx, and more. He is a certified nutritionist and licensed, board-certified health practitioner who holds a master’s degree from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science from Elon University.
If you’re here welcome to the community! We share the goal of learning all of the things pertaining to health, nutrition, performance and physique optimization without being a d*ck about it. You will find that many of our episodes integrate concepts and coaching ideas from common nutrition/fitness industry practices as well as functional medicine, and alternative health.
DISCLAIMER:
*This Podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed.
The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only.
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or nutrition program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC office via electronic communication (e-mail) at admin@sammillerscience.com.
By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast and the listener understands that like any topic or genre information may change over time and it is the listener’s responsibility to stay abreast of these changes as research and industry practices evolve.
Sam Miller is a best-selling author in the field of nutrition and metabolism has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.
His workshops, classes, and specialization programs have served over 2,500 coaches worldwide. He has been a featured speaker for companies like LinkedIn and a content contributor for industry titans such as Barbell Shrugged, Muscle Intelligence, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Active Life Rx, and more. He is a certified nutritionist and licensed, board-certified health practitioner who holds a master’s degree from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science from Elon University.
If you’re here welcome to the community! We share the goal of learning all of the things pertaining to health, nutrition, performance and physique optimization without being a d*ck about it. You will find that many of our episodes integrate concepts and coaching ideas from common nutrition/fitness industry practices as well as functional medicine, and alternative health.
DISCLAIMER:
*This Podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed.
The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only.
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or nutrition program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC office via electronic communication (e-mail) at admin@sammillerscience.com.
By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Sciences LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast and the listener understands that like any topic or genre information may change over time and it is the listener’s responsibility to stay abreast of these changes as research and industry practices evolve.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 20min
S 664: Hot Girl Pill Era: Deconstructing The Glamorization of SSRI Use, Side Effect Implications, Happiness Without The Pills, and More!
This podcast delves into the trend of 'hot girl pills' on social media, discussing the glamorization of SSRI use and its implications. It explores the risks of prolonged SSRI usage, advocates for holistic approaches to mental health, and warns against numbing emotions with pills. The episode emphasizes informed consent, lifestyle factors, and the importance of seeking medical advice before making health decisions.

Apr 17, 2024 • 23min
S 663: Does Dieting ALWAYS Suppress The Immune System?
If you've dieted in the past and eventually fell ill at some point, there might be a correlation. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at 3 main considerations when it comes to the effects of dieting on the immune system along with how stress contributes as well. We'll also discuss some specific populations, my personal experience during my first bodybuilding show, and more. Topics include: - Dieting and the Immune System - FNMS Program - What You’ll Learn In This Episode - 3 Main Considerations - Stress and The Immune System - Pregnancy and Fetus Health - Obese Individual Example - My First Bodybuilding Show - The Middle Ground - The Big Dials - Recap - Metabolism School ---------- Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1 ---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com ---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101 ---------- Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple ---------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @sammillerscience Youtube: SamMillerScience Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community TikTok: @sammillerscience ---------- “This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Apr 15, 2024 • 21min
S 662: Exercise After A Poor Night’s Sleep: Push Through or Rest Day?
You're waking up to this podcast on a Monday morning (or whenever you decide to listen) after a less than ideal night's sleep but you told yourself you were going to exercise: should you push through it or take a rest day and try again tomorrow? I want to share with you some considerations when handling this circumstance including auditing your warmup sets, reducing training intensity, checking in on your SHREDS, and more. Topics include: - Everyone Gets A Poor Night’s Sleep Sometimes - Current Physiological State - Listening To Your Body After A Poor Night’s Sleep - Auditing Your Warmup Sets and Injury Risk - Reducing Training Intensity - My SHREDS Acronym - Epidemiological Study - Cancer Risk and Activity Levels - All Cause Mortality Risk - Please Share, Rate, and Review ---------- Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1 ---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com ---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101 ---------- Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple ---------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @sammillerscience Youtube: SamMillerScience Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community TikTok: @sammillerscience ---------- “This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Apr 12, 2024 • 20min
S 661: Muscle Matters: The Hidden Key to Longevity Unveiled
While having a good body composition and losing fat is important, is there be a more important facet to longevity? The answer is yes and that is building muscle. In today's episode, we'll go beyond weight loss when it comes to longevity and examine the connection between building lean muscle and resilience, muscle mass and morality, and examine a 2022 study looking at this very issue. Topics include: - Longevity Beyond Losing Fat - Building Lean Muscle and Resilience - Muscle Mass and Mortality - 2022 Study on 56,000 Individuals - BMI - Fat Loss In Perimenopause - More At Risk Being Under-Muscled - FNMS Program - Takeaways From This Episode - Please Share, Rate, and Review ---------- Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1 ---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com ---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101 ---------- Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple ---------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @sammillerscience Youtube: SamMillerScience Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community TikTok: @sammillerscience ---------- “This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Apr 10, 2024 • 19min
S 660: Could Your Gut Health DIRECTLY Impact Your Gains In The Gym? New Research REVEALED
Exploring the impact of gut health on muscle function and gains, including the correlation between gut health and insulin sensitivity, anabolic signaling, and mitochondrial health. Discussing probiotics and their potential benefits on muscle mass and strength. Encouraging listeners to explore advanced topics in gut health and metabolism for fitness goals.

Apr 8, 2024 • 32min
S 659: At Home Health Testing, Labs, and Biomarkers: The Value and Reliability of at Home Self-Testing Kits
Exploring the reliability and accuracy of at-home health testing kits, including adrenal testing, thyroid hormone testing, and stool testing. Discussing important lab markers, overlooked tests, and the potential risks of getting ripped off by at-home tests. Emphasizing the need for professional guidance in interpreting test results and the importance of comprehensive lab work for accurate health data.

Apr 5, 2024 • 20min
S 658: How To Know If Your Supplements Are ACTUALLY Working
Exploring the effectiveness of supplements, evaluating through lab markers, physiological tests for health improvement, impact of thyroid health, balancing quantitative and qualitative data for efficacy, educating on nutrition and fitness concepts

Apr 3, 2024 • 19min
S 657: These 5 Mistakes Can Ruin Any Diet
Even the very best of dietary approaches can be ruined with a few common mistakes and in today's episode, I want to go through some of the most popular dietary approaches today including keto, paleo, vegan, and more and explain why this is the case. Calories still matter in these dietary approaches so it's important for you and your clients to be cognizant of these potential pitfalls. Topics include: - Starting With The Keto Diet - Calories Can Add Up and Overeating Fat - Meal Examples and Micronutrient Considerations - Paleo Diet - Planning a Vegan Diet Well - Carnivore Diet - Macro Tracking and Food Quality Issues - The FNMS Program - Please Share, Rate, and Review ---------- Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1 ---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com ---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101 ---------- Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple ---------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @sammillerscience Youtube: SamMillerScience Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community TikTok: @sammillerscience ---------- “This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Apr 1, 2024 • 24min
S 656: Is Fiber Making Your Gut & Digestive Issues Worse?
Explore the impact of fiber on gut health, including types of fiber, processed sources, FODMAPs, and a world gastroenterology journal study. Learn about personalized fiber consumption, pitfalls of excessive fiber, and balancing soluble and insoluble fiber for optimal gut health. The podcast emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to gut health and offers insights on nutrition, fitness, and physiology for personal and client goals.

Mar 29, 2024 • 19min
S 655: Debunking the Myth of Expensive Healthy Eating
Debunking the myth of expensive healthy eating by exploring average American food costs, comparing expenditure on fresh foods vs. eating out, and discussing practical tips for budget-friendly meal prep. Highlighting the economic benefits of home cooking, analyzing food expenses by category, and offering insights on overcoming barriers to healthy eating. Promoting small changes for big impact on wellness journeys.