The Optimal Body

Are you someone who deals with pain and tingling sensations that run down your leg? Have you heard the term Sciatica but aren’t fully aware of what it is? Then you are definitely going to want to tune into this episode as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what Sciatica is and how to correctly identify it. In addition, you will learn about common misconceptions associated with Sciatica along with simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to help you live your most optimal life!

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What you will learn in this PT Pearl:

1:45 - What is Sciatica?

4:05 - Radiculopathy. What is it?

7:05 - When should I take Sciatica more seriously?

10:40 - What’s going on with my nerves?

11:20 - Possible causes of Sciatica.

13:30 - Contributing factors of Sciatica.

15:10 - One size does not fit all.

17:15 - Progressing your body through your triggers.

18:00 - Don’t be afraid to workout.

20:40 - Progress may be slow and learning patience.

22:36 - Learning to change your environment.

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Other Items mentioned in this episode to check out:

Podcast Episode on Disc Herniation: https://jen.health/podcast/3

Instagram Sciatica Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE8OGWWD9Tc/

For links to research and full show notes, visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/68

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you find yourself having an unhealthy relationship with the foods that you consume? Have you ever been told that you need to look a certain way to be healthy? Most of us have been caught in this trap and it can seem hard to escape the never-ending cycle of misinformation. This episode with Sohee Lee and Ben Carpenter, health and wellness coaches, dive into uncovering myths and misconceptions that are commonly used in the fitness industry. Learn about how to build trust with where you find your information as well as finding out which methods and processes are the most optimal for you.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What you will learn in this episode with: Sohee Lee and Ben Carpenter:

3:42 – Sohee’s purpose and impact.

5:32 – Ben’s realizations and journey to becoming a better trainer.

7:43 - Mainstream research and the content they lack.

9:58 - Who should I trust to get information from?

13:13 - Wanting the perfect physique and certain standards of the fitness industry.

16:43 - Sohee’s journey and how it motivated her.

19:07 - Ben’s perfectionism and the side effects from it.

21:57 - The extremes of dieting and the negative effects it can have on you.

26:18 - Sohee’s approach to moderation and the pushback she received.

27:30- The culture of extremes in fitness.

31:58 - Taking a proactive approach to reach your goals.

34:16- Building your success momentum.

35:57- Living with Crohn’s Disease & what it is.

45:14- Sohee’s love for teaching and changing lives.

47:39-  Hard beliefs and being open to new information.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Sohee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soheefit/

Sohee's ELT Method: https://soheefit.com/pages/coaching

Lift with Sohee: https://soheefit.com/products/lift-with-sohee

Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdccarpenter/

Ben's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bencarpenter

To learn more about Ben and Sohee, check out the full show notes here: https://jen.health/podcast/67

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribeand leave a quick rating and review of the show!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do your knees pop and crackle like rice krispies when doing squats?! Ever been told to stop doing movements that cause your knees to make those noises? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what Knee Crepitus is and how you can overcome the aches and pains in your knees. They inform you on the importance of continuing to explore your body, why your knees are making noises and how to gain confidence within your body. This podcast is created to give you the tools and education to continue moving forward and finding what optimal means for your body. Let’s dive in!

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What you will learn in this PT Pearl:

4:50 – What is Knee Crepitus?

6:26 – Is it just a term?

8:01 - Creating fear within yourself & learning to explore your body

12:28 - Knee Crepitus associated with pain

13:36 - Contributing factors of Knee Crepitus

15:18 - Assess, don’t guess!

15:51 - The importance of building overall strength

17:52 - The importance of warming up & what works for you

19:55 - Continued exploration of your body

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

Learn more from Doc Jen here: https://instagram.com/docjenfit/

Learn more from Dr. Dom here: https://instagram.com/drdomdpt/

To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/66

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Suffer from negative thoughts? Anxiety? What about that constant comparison, especially as you scroll through social media? Or maybe even chronic pain?! Most of us experience some level of almost all of these. You are not alone. This episode with Kara Loewentheil, Master Coach, Mindset Expert, and Harvard graduate, will help you learn how to finally start killing those negative thoughts and retraining your brain! Kara provides evidence-based and relatable tools you can start with today to create true change and step into a confident person who owns their self-worth. Tune in to start exploring the power of your brain!

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in this episode with Kara Lowentheil:

0:50 – Kara’s purpose

2:50 – Kara’s experience and her passions

5:40 - Kara’s law school experience

7:27 - Changing the way you think

8:42 - Retraining your brain

11:53 - Practices you can try on your own

20:04 - The power of manifestations and why they work

22:50 - Areas Kara focused on for herself

26:20 - The effect of visual media on the brain

30:31 - What does health look like for you

35:57 - Additional resources you can take advantage

41:14 - Thinking about pain

46:00 - Kara’s personal pains and her approach on it

About Kara Loewentheil:

Kara Loewentheil is a Master Certified Coach with a B.A. from Yale and J.D. from Harvard Law. In the last four years after pivoting from a legal career, she has grown her lift coaching business from 0 to 7 figures. She’s the host of the iTunes top-rated self-help podcast Unf*ck Your Brain which has been downloaded 10M times, and she has been featured in outlets life Marie Claire, Mind Body Green, MSN.com and The Huffington Post. Kara lives in New York City.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Kara’s Website to Learn More: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/

Unf*ck Your Brain Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-to-create-feminist-confidence/id1229434818?mt=2

The Confidence Cheat Sheet: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/confidence-podcast

To learn more about Kara Loewentheil in the full show notes, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/65

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year Movers! Still unsure about what your resolutions are for the upcoming year? Are you looking forward to crushing all your goals in 2021? You are definitely going to want to tune in to this episode as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into New Year’s resolutions! They will be covering various topics such as how to build sustainable change coming into this year along with tips and tricks in order to help you feel less stressed.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

3:14 – How to start the new year and dealing with the stress

4:37 – Sustainable resolutions and not setting yourself up for failure

7:29 – Creating your intentions

8:25 – The idea of choosing happiness

10:58 – How to approach resolutions

13:10 – Having the power of choice

14:52 – Coming up with your one word

16:22 – How to prepare for unexpected events

17:44 – Feeling your pains and emotions in order to free yourself

18:14 – Creating resolutions with your partner

20:22 – Taking care and showing up for yourself

21:21 – Learning to inject movement into your life no matter what

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/64

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Super flexible? Do gumby type party tricks or know someone who does? Then you need to listen to this informative interview with Andrew Dettelbach and Katie Goss – founders of Whealth – on hypermobility, EDS, and all that comes with it.  Listen to these revealing truths behind double “jointedness” and hypermobility, along with the advantages that come with it! Learn all you need to know about hypermobility, how to self assess it, and how you can optimize it! Need more?! Andrew and Katie explain their new program, Whealth, and how you can start creating better habits towards your optimal body.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Andrew Dettelbach & Katie Goss: @the.shirtlessdude @katertot @spreadwhealth

02:10 – Andrew and Katie introducing themselves and what they do

03:33 – What Hypermobility and EDS means, the spectrum of it, and how to identify it

08:28 – How Andrew and Katie were diagnosed with hypermobility

13:51 – What proprioception is and how to reintroduce it if you are hypermobile

15:37 – What Katie and Andrew began to work on once they understood they had hypermobility

18:07 – Why hypermobility forced Andrew back to the basics and how it helped

19:32 – How to self assess if you are hypermobile and what to do if you are

21:17 – What double jointed means and what the advantages that come with it if you understand it

25:49 – What someone diagnosed with hypermobility but still feel tight in the body should look into

27:55 – Why cramping is good if you’re hypermobile and an example exercise

30:41 – How Andrew approaches movements patterns to make them more effective

33:23 – Where to go if you are dealing with issues associated with hypermobility

34:17 – Whealth program and the benefits of being apart of it

About Andrew Dettelbach & Katie Goss:

ANDREW DETTELBACH:

At 15 years old, my mother was diagnosed pre-diabetic. The result was an immediate transition to a healthier and more active lifestyle for myself. After graduating college, I experienced a massively debilitating back injury - a 10mm herniation at my L4/L5 disc and bulged disc. I spent those 2 years exploring my movements, figuring out what felt good and what hurts, and slowly reintroducing weighted movements. As someone with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), I have found that improving my body awareness and strengthening my weaknesses is the most profound thing that I can do for myself.

KATIE GOSS:

My interest in health and wellness began 20 years ago when I decided to take on a career in nursing because I was passionate about helping others. As a cardiac critical care nurse, I enjoyed the constant learning and critical thinking it required. Knowing the power of prevention and self-care, I left the medical field, trained in Pilates and continued my own health journey experimenting with different approaches.

To learn more about Andrew Dettelback & Katie Goss in the full show notes, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/63

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the optimal body? What does optimal mean to you? Listen to this PT Pearl as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into all that comes with an Optimal Body membership.  They explain why discovering your optimal body is a unique and individual journey and how this membership provides the tools to help you uncover it.  As Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom constantly say, the benefit of movement is massive and needed. This programs educates you on how to efficiently get moving and achieve your optimal body with minimal to no equipment. It’s beyond a “workout.” This is about getting to know your body down to its foundation to truly help you understand how to relieve pain, optimize movement patterns and build resiliency within your body. This podcast uncovers all you’ll need to know to get started on your journey towards your optimal body.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

00:43 – What is the optimal body?

01:39 – The Optimal Body versus the Mobility Method

03:29 – How The Optimal Body started and why it was created

06:17 – Training types available in The Optimal Body

08:41 – The intention behind The Optimal Body

10:18 – The power of slowing things down

12:01 – How the Optimal Body teaches you how to load efficiently with minimal equipment

13:34 – The secret behind why intentional muscle activations are important

17:56 – What The Optimal Body membership is and the community that comes with it

20:01 – Who should join the Optimal Body

23:06 – How to choose the right program for you

24:50 – Success story of an Optimal Body member

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

We think you’ll love:

To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/62

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feel like you’ve tried every diet in the book and nothing seems to work? Then you don’t want to miss out on this interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson – research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility  and heart rate variability, online trainer, professor, and creator of the “Flex Diet Certification” – as he explains how you can start increasing your metabolism today.  Dr. Mike T. Nelson breaks down what metabolic flexibility is and how to simplify your diet needs.  He also dives into the benefits of fasting, how to properly work up to a fasting schedule, and who fasting is best for.  You don’t want to miss out on this informative interview with knowledgeable Dr. Mike T. Nelson.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson: @drmiketnelson

02:23 – Dr. Nelson’s work background and current studies

04:02 – Dr. Nelson’s reason behind doing what he does

05:59 – What the “Flex Diet” encompasses and why Dr. Nelson created it

11:03 – What metabolic flexibility means, why it's important, and how you can start exploring it

16:43 – Personal experience of Dr. Nelson training giving nutritional advice to a client

19:45 – Differences between Dr. Nelson training men versus women

25:56 – How people can start fueling themselves to benefit their metabolic flexibility

32:38 – Supplements and Dr. Nelson’s recommendations

About Dr. Mike T. Nelson:

Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, faculty member at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kiteboarder, and (somewhat incongruous) heavy-metal enthusiast. The techniques he's developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, lifting odd objects, reading research, and kiteboarding as much as possible.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Dr. Nelson’s Website: www.miketnelson.com

Dr. Mike's Flex Diet: https://flexdiet.com

Dr. Mike's Insider Newsletter: https://flex-diet.ck.page/newsletter

Dr. Mike's Flex Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flex-diet-podcast/id1488376804

To learn more about Dr. Mike T. Nelson in the full show notes: https://jen.health/podcast/61

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to know what the Mobility Method is all about? Need information before you can take the leap into your mobility journey? Don’t think you can achieve mobility? Tune in as Dr. Dom interviews Founder, Dr. Jen, as she explains mobility and why the Mobility Method is an individualized program for anyone to get to their most optimal, mobile self.  Listen in as she explains the benefits of the initial assessment in The Mobility Method and how it can educate you further on your body and possible diagnosis.  This program is the most cost-effective way, with a one-time investment, for you to explore and relieve your body of tension and restriction; from breathwork to specific mobility routines to information on mobility tools, this program has it all.  You don’t want to miss out on all of these juicy details and a secret bonus is hidden somewhere in this podcast!

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

00:42 – Why the Mobility Method was originally created

03:25 – Long term benefits of mobility

04:11 – Dr. Jen explaining the Mobility Method and its structure

06:07 – How you would navigate through the Mobility Method for your own body

08:08 – Why it’s important to do the full assessment, even if you have pain in one area

10:01 – Misconceptions with the Mobility Method - How to manage a mobility program for your day

12:23 – How long it will take you to get through the Mobility Method

15:48 – What Dr. Jen recommends for people with chronic pain and those new to mobility

17:25 – Who should do mobility?

19:25 – Dr. Jen’s mobility journey to this day

20:39 – The ideal time to start the Mobility Method - Why doing the work is so beneficial

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

We think you’ll love:

To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/60

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having intimacy issues in your relationships?  Did you know there are 12 different types of intimacy? If not, you don’t want to miss this interview with Dr. Kristie Overstreet – clinical sexologist, certified sex therapist, psychotherapist, and so much more – as she dives into all topics regarding intimacy and relationship issues.  Dr. Overstreet dives into all aspects of sex therapy from LGBTQIA+ medicine to how porn may have affected your sex life.  Listen in as Dr. Overstreet uncovers how to take ownership of your relationship and how to ease into these uncomfortable conversations with your partner.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Kristie Overstreet: @kristie_overstreet

03:13 – What drives Dr. Overstreet to do what she does

05:09 – Taking ownership of what happens in your relationships

06:41 – How to open up to your partner about topics that may be hard to discuss for you

07:48 – What intimacy means and the different types

09:48 – Dr. Overstreet’s explanation as to why sexual intimacy has a certain stigma associated with it

11:27 – The importance of talking about transgender medicine and how we define self

14:08 – Recommendations from Dr. Overstreet on how medical form layouts can be more inclusive

15:20 – What inclined Dr. Overstreet, as a psychotherapy, to become a sex therapist

17:41 – How to combat the shame associated with the conversation of sex

19:51 – How to identify whether you are stuck with your partner or your partner just isn’t right for you

22:00 – How to know when to walk away from a relationship

24:54 – How Dr. Jen’s and Dr. Dom’s past relationships benefited theirs together

28:43 – How porn has built an expectation around sex

30:10 – How to bring up uncomfortable sex conversations with your partner

32:05 – The importance of pelvic floor therapy for optimal sexual intercourse - How to find a therapist

About Dr. Kristie Overstreet:

Dr. Kristie Overstreet, is a clinical sexologist, certified sex therapist, psychotherapist, and author of Fix Yourself First: 25 Tips to Stop Ruining Your Relationships and host of Fix Yourself First podcast. Her mission is to help people improve their relationships by first focusing on the most important relationship they have, the one with themselves so that they are empowered to create the lives they deserve.

Dr. Kristie believes that you are the best expert in your own life. Her role is to provide unconditional support, motivate you to be your best, and meet you where you are in your journey. As your BFF Sex Therapist, she believes that you have the answers, and she is there to help you find your voice to take action.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Dr. Kristie’s Website: http://www.drkristieoverstreet.com/

Free training for women : How to get emotional and physical intimacy without sacrificing your needs?: https://learn.drkristieoverstreet.com/iimtraining

To learn more about Dr. Kristie Overstreet in the full show notes: https://jen.health/podcast/59

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.