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1st Optimal Podcast

1st Optimal

38 episodes

17 hours ago

In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond. For more from Dala: Website: https://dldnation.com/ Instagram: @dalalovesdumbbells TikTok: @dalalovesdumbbells 00...

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In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond. For more from Dala: Website: https://dldnation.com/ Instagram: @dalalovesdumbbells TikTok: @dalalovesdumbbells 00...

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Episodes (20/38)

1st Optimal Podcast

How to Build a Strong, Lean Body for Moms & Women 35+ with Dala McDevitt

In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond. For more from Dala: Website: https://dldnation.com/ Instagram: @dalalovesdumbbells TikTok: @dalalovesdumbbells 00...

18 hours ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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Perimenopause Fat Loss: The Truth Behind Sustainable Results with Lindsey Mathews

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Lindsey Mathews shares her hormone-friendly fat loss approach for perimenopausal women. Learn how she overcame a 50-pound weight gain and built a sustainable, metabolism-friendly plan. Lindsey busts common fat loss myths and reveals the key strategies that work during hormonal shifts. 🔗 Explore more at Moxie by Lindsey: https://www.moxiebylindsey.com/ 📲 Follow Lindsey on Instagram & TikTok for daily tips! https://www.instagram.com/trainerlinds...

1 week ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Carbs, Cortisol, and Confidence: The Truth About Women’s Hormones with Angela Foster

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Angela Foster, award-winning nutritionist and creator of BioSyncing, shares her journey from corporate burnout to high-performance health. Learn how women in midlife can boost energy, balance hormones, and reclaim their vitality using science-backed routines and actionable tips. 🌐 Website: angelafosterperformance.com 📺 YouTube: ⁨@ANGELAFOSTER-HPH⁩ 📱 Instagram: @angelasfoster 00:00:00 - Introduction: Why exercise is essential fo...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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McCall McPherson PA-C: Myths, Modern Weight Loss & Functional Medicine Secrets to Hormone Health

Join McCall McPherson PA-C, expert in functional medicine and hormone health, as she busts common myths and shares her top strategies for optimizing health, balancing hormones, and achieving modern weight loss. In this episode, McCall dives into the power of personalized wellness plans, functional medicine testing, and mindset shifts for lasting transformation. 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast & McCall McPherson 00:43 - McCall's Personal Journey with Thyroid Health 03:11 - Navigating...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Mastering Healthy Eating Habits for Lasting Health: Lisa Franz’s Functional Medicine Approach

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Nutrition, and a health coach dedicated to helping women achieve sustainable health results while balancing their busy lives. Lisa shares her personal health transformation journey, debunks myths in functional medicine, and offers practical strategies for managing hormone health and stress. Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on Instagram: @nutritioncoachingandlifeExplore her website for coachin...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Unlock Midlife Metabolism: Reverse ME Method for Women 40+ with Tatch

In this episode, Tatch, the creator of the Reverse ME Method, shares her transformative journey and practical strategies for optimizing metabolism in women 40+. From hormone balancing to strength training, Tatch breaks down her framework to help women lose fat, build strength, and feel confident. Learn science-backed tips, including the best ways to "hack" your metabolism, strength training essentials, and how peptides and nutrition fit into the equation. This is a must-listen for anyone look...

4 weeks ago

1 hour

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The Truth About Women’s Hormones (Doctors Won’t Tell You) with Kristen Blake, MS

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Kristen Blake, a leading functional medicine practitioner and health coach. Kristen shares her personal health journey and expert advice on hormone balance, gut health, and sustainable wellness strategies for women. She busts common myths in women’s health, introduces underutilized strategies, and explains how functional medicine can transform your health. Tune in for actionable tips you can start using today! 🔹 Kristen’s Story: Ove...

1 month ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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The Root-Cause Approach to Women’s Hormones & Gut Health with Dr. Beth Westie

In this powerful episode, Dr. Beth Westie, a leading expert in female hormone health and functional medicine, shares her personal journey and professional expertise on balancing hormones, improving digestion, and reclaiming energy. Dr. Westie dives deep into the root-cause testing that can transform your health, as well as practical tips to fix hormonal cycles, manage mood swings, and boost energy naturally. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more expert advice on hormone health, wellness, and ...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Healing Beyond the Surface: Resilience, Gut Health & Hormones with Ana Capozzoli

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Ana Capozzoli shares her powerful journey from adversity to healing and how she helps women uncover the hidden root causes of fatigue, weight struggles, and digestive issues. We dive into hormone health, gut testing, mindset, and the science-backed steps that create lasting transformation. Discover how advanced tools like GI-MAP and cortisol testing, paired with Ana’s resilience and coaching, can help you restore balance, optimize your health, and f...

1 month ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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MCAS, POTS, & Histamine: Functional Medicine Myths vs. Reality with Michelle Shapiro, RD

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Michelle Shapiro, RD, dives into the complexities of MCAS, POTS, and histamine responses. She breaks down how functional medicine addresses these conditions and dispels common myths about supplements and biohacking. Tune in for expert insights on balancing immune responses and optimizing health. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Michelle Shapiro 00:08:00 - Michelle's journey into functional medicine and personal health struggles 00:...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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Why Gut Health is Key for Peak Performance | Austin Stout's Insightful Strategies

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Austin Stout, a coach with a deep focus on health optimization, shares his expert insights into gut health, fatigue management, and the unique challenges faced by high-level athletes. We dive into how gut issues can sabotage performance, how to balance stress, and practical tips for improving digestion. Whether you're a competitor or just looking to optimize your health, Austin's approach is refreshingly practical and data-driven. 🎙️ Listen now on t...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Master Your Comeback with Dr. Basheerah | Celebrity Nutritionist to Steve Harvey

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Dr. Basheerah Ahmad (@basheerah_ahmad), Celebrity Nutritionist to Steve Harvey, shares expert insights on mastering your comeback after 40! Discover how nutrition, movement, and mindset play a powerful role in achieving lasting health and vitality. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to transform your wellness journey! 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Basheerah’s Work and Philosophy 00:25 - How Dr. Basheerah Got Into Health and Fitness 00:...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Gut Health, Stress & Sleep: The Truth About Supplements and Real Detox with Dr. Deanna Minich

Most people think detox is about buying the right supplement. The truth? Your body already has a powerful detox system, but it only works if your gut, hormones, and sleep are in balance. In this conversation with Dr. Deanna Minich ( @foodandspirit ) and Joe Miller, dive into: ✅ Why gut health is the real foundation of detox and energy ✅ The hidden stressors (emotional, environmental, lifestyle) blocking your progress ✅ The #1 mistake people make with supplements (and how to avoid it) ✅ How...

2 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Hormone Myths, Birth Control Truths & Functional Medicine with FNTP & FDN Maddy Michielssen

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Maddy Michielssen (@madsmichiefitness), a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP) and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN), to reveal the truth about hormone health, weight loss, and how advanced testing can transform your well-being. Maddy shares her journey from struggling with severe health challenges to helping clients restore energy, balance hormones, and achieve lasting results through a functional medicine lens. We cov...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Bloating, Brain Fog, and the Gut Connection with Katie Morra

🧠💩 Ever feel like your digestion is off, and so is your mood? It might be your gut. In this episode, we sit down with Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP, founder of Gut Honest Truth, to uncover the real connection between gut health, mental wellness, and nutrition. 🎙️ Katie shares her personal healing journey, debunks common gut health myths, and reveals underused strategies to support digestion, including stress management, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and practical lifestyle shifts you can st...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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Transforming Health from the Inside Out with Professional Health Coach, Molly McKennedy

In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with certified health coach and functional medicine expert Molly McKennedy to explore the intersection of personal healing and professional purpose. Molly opens up about her own health journey, from the challenges that led her to functional medicine, to the breakthroughs that now guide her work with women seeking real, sustainable wellness. If you're a woman ready to take control of your health or just looking to...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Fighting, Fatigue, & Functional Coaching with Former Pro UFC Fighter, Anthony Christodoulou

What does it take to cut 100+ pounds, fight in the UFC, and come back as an elite coach? In this raw and tactical episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with guest Anthony “Tony Diamond” Christodoulou, a BJJ black belt, weight cut expert, and former UFC fighter, to unpack the science and the suffering behind performance at the highest level. From brutal training camps and botched cuts to functional labs and smart recovery, this conversation blends the hard-won lessons ...

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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The Science Behind Financing Medical Research with Ella the "Scientific Snitch" & Dr. Mike

Ever feel overwhelmed trying to decipher a scientific paper? You’re not alone. In this Episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe Miller sits down with Ella the “Scientific Snitch” and Dr. Michael MacPherson to walk you through the science behind what goes into establishing accurate and effective medical research. Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or just someone who wants to make sense of all the “evidence” thrown around online, this episode will give you the framework to i...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Redefining Women's Wellness with Pro Figure Athlete, Allison Fahrenbach

Host Joe Miller sits down with Allison Fahrenbach—Pro Figure Athlete, NBC-HWC Certified Health Coach, FDN-P, and the founder of Revive Wellness Health & Physique. With nearly two decades of experience helping women over 35 transform their bodies, rebalance hormones, and heal their gut, Allison brings a powerful, faith-forward approach to wellness that bridges aesthetics and foundational health. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, managing chronic fatigue, or just feelin...

4 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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The Key to Learning Hormone Literacy with former IFBB Physique Pro, Casie Shepherd

In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Casie Leigh Shepherd, a former Division I basketball player, IFBB Women’s Physique Pro, and now a powerhouse in integrative hormone and performance coaching. Together they discuss the latest trends in hormone optimization, gut health, and performance medicine—before diving into Casie’s powerful journey through elite athletics, personal health challenges, and her evolution into a root-cause health practitioner. Whether you're an at...

4 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes