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1st Optimal Podcast
1st Optimal Podcast is your premier destination for exploring peak performance and optimal health. We unite thought leaders and innovators—inviting top researchers, coaches, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs to share actionable strategies that elevate every aspect of life. Tailored for high achievers committed to self-optimization, helping set new standards of excellence.
Our mission is simple: Optimize You, Uplift Others.
Episodes
64 episodes
Back to What You Love: Recovery and Balance with Tim Washburn
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Washburn, the owner of Thera Performance Lab inside Robotic Rehab & Relief in Lake Orion, MI, to dive into the world of performance recovery for active adults. At Thera Performance Lab, Tim and h...
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Unlocking Peak Performance with Eli Coffey
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Coach Eli Coffey joins us to explore how to optimize every part of the body to function at its best. From strengthening your muscles to improving mental clarity, Eli dives into strategies that help ma...
Menopause, Rewritten with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Menopause isn’t the end of feeling like yourself. It’s the point where most women finally realize the system failed them.In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Thurlow, author of The Menopause Gut, to unpack the real story behind her...
Helping Clients Feel Their Best with Jamie Hill
As a functional health coach, we’ve seen it all—clients struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalances, and the overwhelming pressure of "wellness trends." But the truth? True health isn’t about fitting into a mold. It’s about understanding the ro...
Inside 1st Optimal: Founder Insights with Amber Miller
In this special episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Amber Miller, COO and Co-Founder of 1st Optimal, to discuss her personal health journey and the vision behind 1st Optimal. Tune in as Joe and Amber share their insights on horm...
Strength Beyond the Scale with Tara LaFerrara
In this episode, we’re joined by health and wellness coach, Tara LaFerrara, who is passionate about breaking the mold of societal expectations surrounding women's bodies and fitness. Tara’s mission is to help women redefine their relationship w...
Advocate for Your Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder
Most women are told their symptoms are “just part of aging.”Fatigue. Weight gain. Brain fog. Mood swings.Dr. Mariza Snyder is here to challenge that narrative.In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with func...
Heard Patients Heal Better with Dr. Cassie Smith, MD
In this conversation with Dr. Cassie M. Smith, we dive deep into understanding the impact doctors have with their patients. Dr. Smith also gives us a look into her own career journey, and how her empathy and expertise helps heal those who strug...
The Hormone Reset with Shauna Theresa Butler
Hormones affect everything. Your energy, metabolism, sleep, mood, and even how your workouts feel. But most people struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or brain fog are told the same thing: “It’s just stress” or “It’s part of getting ...
Travis Wallace: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything in Health & Fitness
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by health coach and functional medicine expert Travis Wallace, who shares how shifting your mindset is the key to achieving lasting fitness results. Travis opens up about his own health j...
Reclaiming your Life: Fiona Judd's Tips for Lasting Health and Wellness
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Fiona Judd, a seasoned health coach and functional medicine expert. Fiona shares her transformative journey from struggling with hormone imbalances and energy issues to ...
The Master of Before and After: Transforming Health with Coach Joe Wachs
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with fitness expert Coach Joe Wachs, known for his incredible "before and after" transformations. Joe takes us through his inspiring journey from a high school athlete struggling with self...
Creating Community and Wellness: Amy Muller's Vision for the Women's Sports and Health Expo
In today’s episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Amy Muller. She helps others optimize their health and community by creating the Michigan Women's Sports and Health Expo.00:00:00 – Creating the Women’s Sports and Health Ex...
Stronger at Any Age: Whitney Johns on Rebuilding Confidence and Gut Health
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Whitney Johns, a strength coach and health educator who’s revolutionizing the way women train, eat, and age. Whitney breaks down the myths surrounding women’s health, offering a smarte...
From Nurse to Nutritionist: Chelsey Hallblade’s Guide to Sustainable Health
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Chelsey Hallblade, a health coach, functional medicine expert, and former nurse turned nutritionist. Chelsey shares her incredible journey from battling chronic fatigue and hormonal i...
Debunking Myths and Reclaiming Wellness: A Midlife Health Revolution with Mandy Eskelin
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Mandy White Eskelin, a leading health coach and functional medicine practitioner specializing in empowering women 40+ to thrive in midlife. With over a decade of experience helping women naviga...
The Truth About Women’s Fitness After 30: Myths, Mistakes & Must-Know Strategies with Hailey Babcock
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we’re joined by Hailey Babcock, a fitness and hormone health expert, who reveals why “doing everything right” still fails so many women. Hailey shares her journey from burnout to sustainable fat loss ...
The Science Behind BFR: Why It's a Must for Athletes and Injury Recovery with Michael MacPherson
In this episode, Dr. Michael MacPherson dives deep into the science of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, a game-changing recovery and performance tool used by elite athletes worldwide. If you’ve been wondering how BFR works, its benefits f...
The Training Mindset Behind CrossFit, Titan Games, and Ninja Warrior with Margaux Alvarez
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive into the training mindset that fuels top athletes in CrossFit, the Titan Games, and Ninja Warrior with Margaux Celeste Alvarez. Margaux shares her journey and insights into the mental and phys...
Toxins, Mold, & Gut Health: The Missing Pieces in Your Wellness Plan with Allyssa LaScala
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive deep into the missing pieces of wellness with Allyssa LaScala, the Biohacking Bombshell. Allyssa shares her personal journey of overcoming Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and breast-implant illne...
Myth-Busting Women's Health: Real Strategies with Lasting Change with Pam Campbell
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Pam Campbell, a health coach and functional medicine expert, to discuss her personal journey from struggling with hormone imbalances to transforming her health and helping others do t...
Unlocking Longevity: Reclaim Your Energy & Balance Hormones with Alejandra Ruff
In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Alejandra Ruff, longevity coach and founder of Living Well Co., shares her journey to help women live longer, healthier lives. Learn how sustainable lifestyle changes, hormone balance, and dail...
Unlocking Hormonal Balance: The Power of Nutrition for Lasting Wellness with Jillian Greaves
In this video, Jillian Greaves, a functional nutrition expert specializing in women's health, shares valuable insights on how the right nutrition can unlock hormonal balance and lasting wellness. Learn practical tips on supporting your hormones...
Boost Your Hormone Health: Myths & Secrets Revealed with Dr. Christine Maren
In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren, a leading expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization, shares her personal health journey and busts common myths about hormone health. Discover actionable tips on balancing hormones, improving en...
Debunking Fitness Myths with Katelyn Bliss: What Works for Lasting Wellness!
In this episode, we break down common fitness and wellness myths and highlight the strategies that actually work. You’ll learn practical tips, sustainable habits, and evidence-based approaches that support long-term health and performance. If y...