Sam Miller Science

I want to give you a deep dive on today's episode into DHEA and why it's such an important hormone, not to be confused with DHEA sulfate. This hormone in declining levels can cause cognitive dysfunction, depression, and sexual dysfunction to name a few. We'll take a look at DHEA and how it connects with cortisol, the immune system, and women's health along with some supplementation considerations. Topics include:

- Talking DHEA

- Brief Explanation on Neurosteriods

- Overview of DHEA and DHEA-S

- The Difference Between DHEA and DHEA-S

- The Relationship Between DHEA and Cortisol

- DHEA and the Immune System

- Women’s Health and PCOS Episodes

- DHEA Supplementation

- Immune Benefits

- FNMS Inside Metabolism School

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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."

I've talked about the importance of walking and steps for many health benefits and I'm seeing more and more coaches talk about the benefits of daily step count on their stories and content which is excellent. I wanted to share a recent study examining daily step count and fat metabolism, its relationship with lower risk of mortality, the idea of movement doses, and more. Topics include:

- Daily Step Count and Fat Metabolism

- 8,000 Step Count and Lower Risk of Mortality

- The Concept of Movement Doses or Snacks

- The Irony of Writing Metabolism Made Simple

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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."

A reminder that "common" doesn't mean it should be "normal" and in today's specific example, I want to explain the mid luteal phase, pre-menstration, post-ovulation, and everything in between. I'll recap the follicular and luteal phases, explain what is and what is not normal, and more. Topics include:

- What’s “Normal” in the Mid-Luteal Phase

- Common Doesn’t Mean It’s Normal

- Refreshing on Follicular Phase and Luteal Phase

- Defining Normal

- What’s Not Normal

- Recapping

- PMS and SHREDS Markers

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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."

The unfortunate truth is that the prevalence of diabetes will increase in the future based on the data we have and arming ourselves with knowledge as health and nutrition coaches is our first best step forward. I want to demystify specifically type 2 diabetes, explain how it affects certain biological processes, what we should do to help our clients, and more! Topics include: 

- Focusing on Type 2 Diabetes

- Different Types of Diabetes

- Statistics Around Type 2 Diabetes

- High Glucose Issues

- Content on GERD

- Common Medications in Western Medicine

- Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

- Micronutrient Considerations

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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 things I want to start sharing more of in 2023 are sections of live presentations and keynotes I've done at events and this one is a short but hopefully helpful perspective building episode all around client attraction and understanding the different stages a prospective client will go through in their journey to becoming a client. From the interstate, to sitting in the driveway, to sitting at your dinner table, there's a process to this you need to understand. Topics include:

- Lagging Feedback for Marketing

- Understanding Stages of Client Attraction

- Interstate vs Dinner Table

“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."

I have touched on EPA and DHA in previous episodes but wanted to do a deeper dive on these two long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. There are a myriad of benefits we will look at and discuss including cardiovascular health, cognition and eye health, pregnancy and development considerations, and more. Topics include:

- EPA/DHA Deep Dive

- Similar Episodes

- Burning Fatty Acids

- Inflammatory Modulation

- Pregnancy and Development Considerations

- Cardiovascular Health Considerations

- Cognitive and Eye Health

- Optimal DHA/EPA Daily Intake

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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."

 A coaches worst nightmare when it comes to sales is when you have the prospective client committed to joining your program and then giving them a variety of payment options leading to overwhelm/the prospect "thinking about it" and then either never getting back on another call or ghosting you. I want you to avoid this issue with a simple process and remind you that sales is service and the first step in the coaching relationship. Topics include:

- Common Pitfall in the Prospect to Client Process

- “Deciding” Between Payment Options

- The Art of The Deposit

- Getting A Potential Client Back on the Phone is a Herculean Task

- Sales is a Service Mentality

- Currency is a Value Exchange

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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 know how important cardiovascular health is to our quality of life and longevity but how do we take consistent action on our heart health? Today's episode is a deep dive into cardiovascular health, the 5 horsemen of heart health risk, smoking, vaping, and alcohol consumption risk, and more! Topics include:

- Improving Cardiovascular Health Through Different Methods

- Important Note on Aging and Heart Health

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- LDL Considerations

- 5 Horsemen of Heart Health Risk

- Systemic Inflammation

- FNMS Program in Metabolism School

- Triglycerides and HDL

- Smoking, Vaping, and Excess Alcohol Consumption

- Highlighting a Few Helpful Supplements

“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."

In past podcasts, we've covered antioxidants, oxidative stress, and other similar topics but on today's episode, I wanted to highlight a specific antioxidant and amino acid glutathione because of its importance to the body in several areas. We'll cover risk factors, functions, considerations with drugs and contraceptives, supporting glutathione levels, and much more. Topics include:

- Talking Glutathione

- Previous Episodes on Dietary Antioxidants

- First Covering Oxidative Stress

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- Explaining Glutathione

- 8 Functions of Glutathione

- Risk Factors to Low Glutathione

- Drug and Hormonal Contraceptive Considerations

- Cannabis and CBD Considerations

- FNMS Program and Metabolism School

- GGT Explanation

- Supporting Glutathione Levels

- My Book Metabolism Made Simple

- Nutrition and Supplementation for Glutathione

- Note of Mentioned Supplements

- Please Share with Like Minded Folks

- More Helpful Resources

“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."

As coaches, we need to remind our client's and in our marketing message that there are benefits to a transformation that go well beyond the before and after photo. While successful transformation photos are great, if that's all you're sharing about your client's wins, you might attract potential clients that are solely focused on that result. In this episode, I'll remind you on a few considerations around non-scale victories. Topics include:

- Clients Solely Focused on Results?

- Shoutout to Joelle Samatha and Level Ten

- Speaking More of Non-Scale Victories

- Two Key Considerations 

- Considerations Around Longevity

- Don’t Forget the Health in Health and Fitness

- My FNMS Program

- My Book Metabolism Made Simple

“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."