Sam Miller Science

Wrapping up our truth about red meat series, I wanted to discuss some specific considerations along with first discussing some baseline health benefits and basics. We'll also micronutrient and sport performance considerations, leaky gut, and more! Topics include:

- Health Benefits of Red Meat

- Kicking Off with the Basics

- Seed Oil and Standard American Diet

- Micronutrient Considerations

- Wingate Test

- Sport Performance Considerations

- Leaky Gut Considerations

- 5 Star Rating and Review

- Bonus Consideration

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“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 [email protected]. 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."

One of the most hot button topics in the current nutrition conversation landscape is the red meat industry from a variety of different perspectives from environmental to physiological. I want to bring you the actual data behind studies done in this area along with my experience coaching as well as my own dietary habits. My hope is that you'll make your own educated decisions based on the truth and not fear mongering from different organizations. Topics include:

- Controversy Around Red Meat

- Healthy User Bias

- Correlation, Causation, and Cherry Picking

- Cancer and Red Meat Study

- Grass Fed vs Grain Fed Component

- My N=1 Experience

- Environmental Considerations

- Methane Considerations

- Middle School Water Cycle Song Feels

- Issues with Mono Cropping

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“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 [email protected]. 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."

Creatine is one of if not the most most studied supplement on the planet and yet despite the amount of data and research we have, it still has its myths and misconceptions. We'll discuss the role and function it plays in the body, cognitive benefits, why creatine monohydrate is still the gold standard, and more. Topics include:

- Deep Dive on Creatine

- The Most Studied Sports Supplement

- Endogenous Creatine Production

- Creatine Monohydrate

- Explaining Energy Systems and Creatine

- How Creatine Works

- Rectal Thermometers… Why Though?

- Cognition and Creatine

- The Elderly and Creatine

- Creatine and Hair Loss?

- Muscle Cramping and Dehydration Issues?

- Nuances of Creatine Loading

- Creatine Timing

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“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 [email protected]. 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."

Finishing up our Principles of Metabolism and Hormones series, I want to recap what we have covered so far, explain why past decisions affect future decisions, and demystify the calories vs hormones debate. Topics include:

- Part 1 and 2 Recap

- Defined and Discussed Metabolism

- Past Decisions Affecting Future Decisions

- Why it’s Both Calories and Hormones

- The Role of Leptin

- Importance of Understanding Key Hormonal Processes

- FNMS Program

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“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 [email protected]. 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."

Part 2 of our 3 Part Principles of Metabolism and Hormones series covers the definition of metabolism. We discuss the actual scientific definition of metabolism, the role of metabolic adaptation, why we all have a unique metabolic identity, and much more! Topics include:

- Metabolism “Slowing” Down

- Scientific Definition of Metabolism

- The Role of Metabolic Adaptation

- Unique Metabolic Identity

- What Happens During Down Regulation

- Next Episode in the Series

- FNMS Program

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“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 [email protected]. 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."

Foundational knowledge is key to a successful transformation either in your own life or your client's lives and I wanted to bring you a principle series as we head into the last month of 2023 so you'll have a solid foundation of understanding heading into the new year. Part 1 will cover the essentials of hormones and key aspects of hormones you'll need to understand. Topics include:

- Hormones 101 and Functions

- Conductor Example

- The Two Messengers and Systems

- Gender Considerations

- Steroid Hormones

- The Role of Cholesterol

- T3 and Reverse T3

- FNMS Program

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“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 [email protected]. 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."

Today's episode marks a few key milestones including episode 600 and roughly our 4 year anniversary so I wanted to share some of my top lessons and takeaways throughout this podcasting journey. I also want to share what's in store for the future of this show, share an exciting addition to our content library, and much more! Topics include:

- Celebrating Episode 600 and Roughly Our 4 Year Anniversary

- Finding Your Voice and Previous Coaching Experience

- Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

- Incorporating Content Into Other Avenues

- Consistency in Training and Content Creation

- Shoutout To The Team

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- Looking Back on Previous Episodes

- The 10,000 Hour Rule

- Checking the Show Notes

- Good Is the Enemy of Great

- Thank You for Consuming and Implementing Our Content

- Youtube Channel Coming Soon

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“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 [email protected]. 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."

We discuss the topic of stress a lot on this show for good reason. This is a large issue in our modern society and one that impacts our physical goals along with reaching our potential physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. I wanted to discuss the role of stress and how cortisol impacts micronutrient status, what specific micronutrients to be aware of in this area, and more. Topics include:

- Stress and Micro Nutrition

- Overview of Today’s Show

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- Stress and Micronutrient Depletion

- Magnesium

- Zinc

- Stress and Gut Issues

- Quality Multivitamin Approach

- Vegan Example and Considerations

- My New Book Metabolism Made Simple

- FNMS Program

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“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 [email protected]. 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."

Continuing our Stress Essentials series, I wanted to bring you a practical longer form discussion style episode devoted to the topic of stress management and the physiology of stress. I recently joined Mike Matthews for round 2 on the Muscle for Life Podcast and we had a great discussion all around the topic of stress I know you'll enjoy. Topics include:

- What Chronic Stress Actually Entails

- Our Physiology and It’s Response To Stress

- How Individuals Perceive and Identify Stress In Their Life

- Noticeable Symptoms of Excess Stress

- Actionable Strategies for Handling Stress

- Approaching Significant Stress In Your Life

- How Our Diet Influences Stress and Vice Versa

- Supplementation Considerations and Stress

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“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 [email protected]. 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."

One important consideration we need to keep in mind as coaches or someone on their own transformation journey is the role of stress and how this affects appetite and following a given nutrition protocol. I'm sure you've dealt with stressful times in your life and that can potentially trigger either the urge to overeat or not eat enough, leading to potentially low energy. We'll take a look at a recent study on this topic and what we can do as coaches with the given interpretation. Topics include:

- Managing Stress in Client Transformation

- How Stress Affects Appetite

- Study Showing Both Over Eating and Suppression

- Study Details

- Leptin and Ghrelin Considerations

- Episode 224

- FNMS Program

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

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“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 [email protected]. 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."