

Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones
Dr. Greg Jones
Welcome to the Optimization Academy Podcast! Here I will be interviewing some of my favorite innovators in the health care industry and beyond. We will be sharing tips and information on how to become the most powerful version of yourself using naturopathic and integrative medicine, fitness, nutrition, and more. Together we will give you the tools to be informed and empowered!
Dr. Greg Jones is Naturopathic Physician, Navy Vet, Reformed Engineer, and Grumpy Dog Dad. His mission in medicine is to shift the conversation away from "sick" care to true healthiness and wellness.
Dr. Greg Jones is Naturopathic Physician, Navy Vet, Reformed Engineer, and Grumpy Dog Dad. His mission in medicine is to shift the conversation away from "sick" care to true healthiness and wellness.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 35min
30. Mighty Microbiome Part 1
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to share my interview with Dr. Grace Liu as we take a deep dive into the microbiome, gut health, and much more.
Dr. Grace Liu PharmD is an IFM-trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 20+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. Liu helps clients gain optimal performance through rebuilding the microbiome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing to give the solutions, strategies and treatments that reverse modern gut dysbiosis and disease.
The Gut Institute motto is ‘Bugs over drugs!’
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Myth Busting and Fact Checking Gut Health
How to test and track a healthy gut microbiome and the brain-gut-hormone axis
When to do testing and how to do gut testing
As always thanks for watching and listening
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Feb 25, 2022 • 6min
Crash Course 2 – Low libido and Testosterone
Welcome to The Optimization Academy Crash Course Series with Dr. Greg Jones!
I wanted to create short videos and podcasts where I can take a deep dive into frequently asked questions and topics that my patients and myself find complicated or intriguing.
For this Crash Course, let’s take a look at low libido, more specifically: Low Libido and Testosterone
In this episode:
What is testosterone and what is low libido?
What are the symptoms of low testosterone?
Why does low testosterone cause low libido?
What else causes low libido?
What can I do to improve my libido?
As always thanks for watching and listening
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Feb 6, 2022 • 11min
Crash Course 1 - What is a Peptide?
Welcome to The Optimization Academy Crash Course Series with Dr. Greg Jones!
I wanted to create short videos and podcasts where I can take a deep dive into frequently asked questions and topics that my patients and myself find complicated or intriguing.
For our first Crash Course, let’s take a look at peptides, more specifically: What is a Peptide?
In this episode?
What is a peptide?
What is peptide therapy and what conditions can peptides benefit?
How do peptides interact with our cells compared to hormones?
Who should be cautious with peptides?
As always thanks for watching and listening
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Jan 29, 2022 • 32min
Butyrate for Gut Health Optimization
Welcome to the 3rd Season of The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to share my interview with Justine Stenger as we discuss the health benefits of Butyrate!
Justine Stenger received her degree from the University of Alberta in Nutrition and Physical education. She proceeded to pursue a Holistic Nutrition/Therapeutic Chef certification
from Bauman College. Justine has completed her Functional Medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine and is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
We are excited to introduce (or reintroduce) you all to Butyrate and how it can be used to optimize gut function and healthy aging!
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What is butyrate and why is it important to gut health
The Butyrate connection to metabolism
Can butyrate help prevent gut related disease?
Butyrate as an ally to reduce inflammation and improve neurological health
Butyrate and your plan for healthy aging
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Justine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinestenger
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Jan 7, 2022 • 38min
Fit, and Functional after Forty Part 2 with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
We are ecstatic to share Part 2 of my talk with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth on Optimizing Strength and Function after 40!
Dr. Yurth is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006. Along with her 25-plus years as a practicing orthopedist specializing in sports, spine, and regenerative medicine, Dr. Yurth is double-Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine.. As an athlete herself who has dealt with numerous injuries, Dr. Yurth is thrilled to share with her clients all the innovative, life-changing treatments that are on the cutting-edge of medicine.
In Part 2 of our discussion, we are discussing leading edge strategies for healthier aging!
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Peptides for healthier aging and maintaining strength
Senolytics and Autophagy
GLP-1 agonists
NAD+
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Dr. Yurth https://boulderlongevity.com/ and on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dryurth
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Dec 28, 2021 • 36min
Fit, and Functional after Forty Part 1 with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I am excited to share Part 1 of my talk with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth on Optimizing Strength and Function after 40!
Dr. Yurth is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006. Along with her 25-plus years as a practicing orthopedist specializing in sports, spine, and regenerative medicine, Dr. Yurth is double-Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine.. As an athlete herself who has dealt with numerous injuries, Dr. Yurth is thrilled to share with her clients all the innovative, life-changing treatments that are on the cutting-edge of medicine.
In Part I of our discussion, we are discussing the importance of maintaining functional strength and hormone optimization in our 40s and beyond.
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Why maintaining strength and mobility are essential as we age
Menopausal effects on functional strength and structure
How to establish an undefeatable foundation: strength training, diet, supplementation, HRT senescence/autophagy, mitochondrial health and more
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Dr. Yurth https://boulderlongevity.com/ and on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dryurth
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Dec 28, 2021 • 38min
Conquering Erectile Dysfunction Part 2 with Dr. Franck Kacou
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Franck Kacou back to the podcast! is the Owner of Progress Pharmacy and Co-Founder of Nubioage located in West Palm Beach Florida. Born and raised in France, Franck came to the United States 20 years ago on a Tennis Scholarship. He received his Doctorate in Pharmacy in 2007 and MBA in 2012. Franck is currently a Fellow at Seeds Scientific Research and Performance.
In his role at Progress Pharmacy and Nubioage Franck is responsible for the formulation of new compounds and supplements as well as developing new treatment protocols for clinicians and medical providers. His passion for Cellular Medicine helped him develop and innovate new pharmaceutical compounds used by numerous practitioners in integrative medicine in beyond.
In Part 2, Franck and continue our discussion on erectile dysfunction and go over the most effective treatment options for ED.
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From root cause to success: diet/exercise, supplements, prescription medications, peptides, and compound pharmacy options
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Dr. Kacou: https://www.instagram.com/nubioagewellnessnetwork/or at franck.kacou@progresspharmacy.com
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Dec 19, 2021 • 33min
Conquering Erectile Dysfunction Part 1 with Dr. Franck Kacou
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Franck Kacou to the podcast! is the Owner of Progress Pharmacy and Co-Founder of Nubioage located in West Palm Beach Florida. Born and raised in France, Franck came to the United States 20 years ago on a Tennis Scholarship. He received his Doctorate in Pharmacy in 2007 and MBA in 2012. Franck is currently a Fellow at Seeds Scientific Research and Performance.
In his role at Progress Pharmacy and Nubioage Franck is responsible for the formulation of new compounds and supplements as well as developing new treatment protocols for clinicians and medical providers. His passion for Cellular Medicine helped him develop and innovate new pharmaceutical compounds used by numerous practitioners in integrative medicine in beyond.
Here in part 1, Franck and I discuss looking at erectile dysfunction from a whole person point of view and take a deep dive into the root causes of this symptom
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Defining/Redefining erectile dysfunction
Identifying the right root cause of ED to find the right treatment root (psychological, neurological, hormonal, circulatory, medications, etc)
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with Dr. Kacou: https://www.instagram.com/nubioagewellnessnetwork/or at franck.kacou@progresspharmacy.com
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Dec 12, 2021 • 22min
Peptides for Sleep Part 2 with Dr. Amber Krogsrud
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Amber Krogsrud back to the podcast! Dr. Amber is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor at My Bright Wellness and Medical Director for KIYA Longevity and resides in Los Angeles, CA. She is trained in regenerative medicine, detoxification protocols, hormone testing and treatment, bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy and IV nutrient therapy. She also has a practice in Redondo Beach, CA where she specializes in bioidentical hormones and peptide therapy. Dr. Amber is a member of the International Peptide Society (IPS) and has completed peptide therapy certification training through the American Academy of Anti-aging (A4M).
In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Amber and I review how peptides interact with our cells and go over some the more effective peptides for getting deeper sleep and resetting disturbed sleep rhythms.
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Overview of peptides and peptide therapy
Top Peptides for Sleep (Growth hormone releasing peptides, DSIP, Epitalon and more)
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with IG:
Dr. Amber: https://www.instagram.com/doctorambernd
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PeptideRx/
https://www.drambernd.com/
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Dec 5, 2021 • 24min
Peptides for Sleep Part 1 with Dr. Amber Krogsrud
Welcome back to The Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Amber Krogsrud back to the podcast! Dr. Amber is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor at My Bright Wellness and Medical Director for KIYA Longevity and resides in Los Angeles, CA. She is trained in regenerative medicine, detoxification protocols, hormone testing and treatment, bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy and IV nutrient therapy. She also has a practice in Redondo Beach, CA where she specializes in bioidentical hormones and peptide therapy. Dr. Amber is a member of the International Peptide Society (IPS) and has completed peptide therapy certification training through the American Academy of Anti-aging (A4M).
In part I of this episode, Dr. Amber and I take a deep dive into the root causes of insomnia, why quality sleep is more important than we fathom, and an overview on sleep treatment options
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Why are so many people struggling with sleep
Sleep's importance to physical and mental optimization
Sleep supplements vs medications vs peptides
As always thanks for watching and listening
*****Connect with IG:
Dr. Amber: https://www.instagram.com/doctorambernd
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PeptideRx/
https://www.drambernd.com/
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