

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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Feb 20, 2021 • 53min
Peptides for Performance and Weight Loss with Dr. Amber
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness, and Beyond!
Today’s guest is Dr. Amber Krogsrud. 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 today’s episode, we are talking all about peptides for athletic performance and weight loss! Press play and hear us discuss:
Peptide Therapy Basics
Top peptides for athletic performance
Top peptides for weight loss/body composition • How to maximize peptide therapy
Best candidates for peptide therapy and who should avoid it
Thanks for listening!
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Feb 1, 2021 • 42min
Entrepreneur Mindset with John Malott
Today’s guest is John Malott. John Malott is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and author that turned his life around as a teenager after having a drug-induced heart attack. After hitting rock bottom and finding himself incarcerated, he made the choice to turn his life around for himself and his family. As an entrepreneur, John Malott, is a co-founder of Build Your Empire and several successful companies. In today’s episode, we are talking all about entrepreneurship!
In this episode, we discuss the following topics and more:
John’s journey and transformation into entrepreneurship
The first steps in becoming an entrepreneur
How the entrepreneur mindset can be beneficial for those not seeking this path
Best advice for young entrepreneurs
Fitness, stress management, and success
As always, thanks for watching!
*****Connect with John Malott: https://www.instagram.com/john.malott and on FB: https://www.facebook.com/malottinc/
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Jan 21, 2021 • 40min
Ozone Therapy 101
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health and Fitness!
Today’s guest is Kim Look. Kim has been training and consulting with functional medicine doctors for the past six years via Causality Solutions and SopMed Training. Specifically, she works with doctors to help build their IV practices for greater outcomes and a better patient experience. She primarily focuses on modalities such as ozone, ultraviolet light, vitamin C, chelation and other IV treatments that affect core cellular functions. Her priorities lie in service-based practices involving integrity and honesty, and working to bridge the gap between patient and physician.
In today’s episode, we are talking all about Ozone Therapy!
What is ozone?
Therapeutic benefits of ozone therapy
Conditions that can improved from ozone therapy
How is ozone used medically?
What are the safety concerns with ozone?
Thanks for listening!
*****Connect with Kim Look and Causality Solutions: https://causalitysolutions.com/ and on FB: https://www.facebook.com/foxboxonline/
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Jan 13, 2021 • 59min
NAD+ for Mental Health with Dr. Richard Mestayer
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health and Fitness!
Today’s guest is Dr. Richard Mestayer from Springfield Wellness Center in Springfield, LA. In his 39-year career as a practicing physician, Dr. Mestayer has helped countless men and women overcome chemical dependencies, traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, and affective personality disorders. Since his retirement in 2005 he has focused his efforts on addiction recovery and in 2008 as Chief Psychiatric Consultant at Springfield Wellness Center, a non-residential mental health clinic pioneering a proprietary formula of NAD (nicotine adenine dinucleotide) for the treatment of alcoholism, addiction, chronic and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
In today’s episode, we are taking a deep dive on NAD+ in the treatment of mental health disorders. Now that you can’t wait any longer, press play and as we discuss:
· A review of NAD+ Benefits
· NAD+ in addiction recovery
· NAD+ in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and PTSD
· How to maximize NAD+ therapy after the IV
Thanks for watching!
*****Connect with Dr. Mestayer and Springfield Wellness Center: https://www.springfieldwellnesscenter.com/and on FB: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldWellnessCenter
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Dec 18, 2020 • 22min
Peptides in Gut Health
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health and Fitness!
I am excited to welcome back Dr. Linda Hayes from Pure Pharmacy in Indiana. Dr Hayes started Pure Pharmacy as way to provide the highest quality compounds to patients to help heal from the inside out. Dr. Hayes has extensive knowledge in the Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Gastroenterology systems as well as Mitochondrial Restoration, Lyme’s Disease, Weight Loss and Peptide Therapy.
In today’s episode we are discussing peptides for gut health! Now that you can’t wait any longer, press play and watch us discuss the following topics and more:
Brief overview of peptides
BPC-157
KPV
LL-37
Emerging peptides/therapies in gut health
As always, thanks for watching!

Dec 10, 2020 • 38min
Mind-Body-Soul Connection Optimization with Nathan Kohlerman
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, Fitness and Beyond!
Today’s guest is Nathan Kohlerman, founder of NeuIntention Health and Wellness, Co-Founder of Haus of Omega, and Creator of High Functioning Hippies. He is a psycho-spiritual men’s coach who specializes in working with the subconscious mind, incorporating modalities such as breathwork, gateway healing, meditation, neurolingusitics programming, and primal activations. His mission is to help others heal their past wounds, break through subconscious blocks, and access their highest potentials & is on a relentless pursuit to redefine human optimization through mind, body, and soul.
In today’s episode we are talking all about Optimization beyond the Clinic!
• Healthy vs Fit vs Aesthetic
• Mindset Shifting
• Confronting and Overcoming Trauma
• Healing Through Movement
As always, thanks for watching!

Dec 3, 2020 • 58min
Peptides in Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Matt Cook
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, and Fitness.
Today’s guest is Dr. Matt Cook. Dr. Cook is President and Founder of BioReset™️ Medical and Medical Advisor of BioReset Network. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 20 years of experience in practicing medicine, focusing the last 14 years on functional and regenerative medicine. His practice, BioReset Medical, provides treatments for conditions ranging from pain and complex illness to anti-aging and wellness. He treats some of the most challenging to diagnose and difficult to live with ailments that people suffer from today, including Lyme disease, chronic pain, PTSD, and mycotoxin illness. Dr. Cook’s approach is to use the most non-invasive, natural and integrative ways possible.
In today’s episode we are talking all about Peptides and Regenerative Medicine! Listen in as we discuss the following topics and more:
Understanding how peptides communicate within cells and the body
The role of immune balancing peptides in pain relief
Peptides injections and nerve pain relief
Peptides in regenerative injections and healing from injuries
As always, thanks for watching!

Nov 20, 2020 • 43min
Prolotherapy 101 with Dr. Tyna Moore
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, and Fitness.
Today’s guest is Dr. Tyna Moore. Dr. Tyna is the Owner of Core Wellness Clinic in Portland, OR and specializes exclusively in the application of natural pain solutions and regenerative injection therapies. As both a board certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician, she brings a unique perspective and expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Tyna practices exclusively Regenerative Injection Therapies and non-surgical pain management for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Tyna teaches regenerative medicine around the world and educates physicians as well as the general public online and is the host of the Pain Free & Strong Radio Podcast.
In today’s episode we are talking all about Prolotherapy!
What is prolotherapy and who are the best candidates?
How to set yourself up for success before regenerative injections
What to expect during a prolotherapy injection?
Do’s and don’ts of recovering from prolotherapy injections
As always, thanks for watching!

Nov 12, 2020 • 56min
COVID Self Defense with Dr. Paul Anderson
Welcome back to Dr. Jones’s Optimization Academy where I interview some of my favorite innovators in Medicine, Health, and Fitness.
Today’s guest is Dr. Paul Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Medical Group and Medical Director of Anderson Medical Specialty Associates, a clinic focusing on the care of patients with cancer, chronic diseases and complicated medical presentations. He brings over two decades of medical training and experience together to allow his clinical and educational presence to grow and serve patients and physicians in the best way possible. Dr. Anderson is former Chief of IV (intravenous therapy) Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center and a past Professor at Bastyr University where he continues to serve as a research Full Professor. He is a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon and began instructing classes at naturopathic medical schools in the early 1990’s. Additionally he is a medical author and speaks in many continuing medical education courses and events. He is extending his medical education mission through the CE site ‘ConsultDrA.com’ a web based educational platform. Dr. A is co-author of the book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” (Hay House, 2018) with Dr. Mark Stengler, as well as a co-author with Jack Canfield in the anthology “Success Breakthroughs” and the forthcoming book “Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.
In today’s episode we are talking all about COVID-19 self-defense strategies. Press play and hear us discuss:
• Supplements, Lifestyle interventions, & potential supplements in the non-infected
• How these interventions change in the symptomatic vs asymptomatic infected population
• Post COVID recovery: strategies to aid in recovery depending on the symptoms that linger
• COVID testing detangle: Decoding validity and accuracy results of +/- antibody testing, T cell vs B cell immunity
As always, thanks for watching!

Nov 5, 2020 • 31min
Hypothyroidism 101 with Dr. Brendan McCarthy
Today’s guest is Dr. Brendan McCarthy from Protea Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. A nationally recognized expert in hormone replacement therapy, Dr. McCarthy’s the only instructor in the nation who teaches Bioidentical HRT on live patients. Physicians travel to Arizona to take his course and integrate it into their own practices. Besides hormone replacement therapy, Dr. McCarthy has spoken nationally and locally before physicians on topics such as weight loss, infertility, nutritional therapy and more. Dr. McCarthy’s hallmark is his unorthodox approach to mental/emotional wellness and its link to hormone balance in women and men. Using blood work and clinical investigation, Dr. McCarthy gets to the bottom of possible causes for common conditions such as anxiety, PMS, depression, slow metabolism, weight gain, and insomnia.
In today’s episode we are talking all about hypothyroidism and discuss:
Clues a person has hypothyroidism (Signs and Symptoms)
Thyroid labs (TSH, how to interpret TSH, free T3, and free T4)
Hypothyroid vs subclinical hypothyroid vs Hashimoto’s
Treatment options: diet, lifestyle, natural desiccated thyroid meds vs Synthroid/Cytomel
Hashimoto’s: MD vs ND treatment
When and how can a patient stop taking thyroid meds
Thanks for watching!