The Optimal Body

The Optimal Body

By Dr Jen Fraboni & Dr Dom FraboniHealth & Fitness
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The Optimal Body episodes

  • 58 | Foot & Ankle Mobility: How To Begin & Why It's Important

    Feel like you NEED support in your shoes? Live in heels or cleats? Don’t understand why foot or ankle mobility might be important to you? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how external support might not be needed, why ankle and foot mobility is crucial for an optimal body, and how you can begin your journey.  Listen in as they dive into simple tricks and exercises you can use today to increase your foot and ankle range of motion, as well as your overall health. Listen carefully to uncover a secret bonus surprise that has been hidden somewhere in this episode; one in which you don’t want to miss!


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    What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

    02:05 – Why your foot mobility journey may take time

    03:33 – What ankle mobility is and its normal range - How to check yours

    04:21 – What dorsiflexion and plantar flexion means for you - How to check your mobility

    06:20 – Strong versus tight ankle muscles

    07:17 – Finding your ankle range of motion - Our loss in functional abilities and why

    09:13 – Movement patterns of the foot and why they're important

    11:20 – Why it's important to wear products that provide internal feedback

    18:17 – Simple tools you can use to promote movement within your feet

    20:06 – Position that can help promote extension in your toes

    21:40 – Exercises you can do to strengthen your foot

    22:42 – Stretches for ankle mobility


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


    Items mentioned in this episode include:

    • TOB Episode 38 - From Achilles Tendinitis to Full Ruptures, Why Does it Happen and What Can You Start Doing About it Today?: https://jen.health/podcast/38
    • TOB Episode 47 - Creation of Barefoot Shoes, Vivobarefoot, by Co-founder Galahad Clark: https://jen.health/podcast/47
    • TOB Episode 55 - The LCK Method to Optimal Hormones, Health and Body Image: https://jen.health/podcast/55

    • To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/58


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      26 min
    • 56 | Hip Flexor Tightness? The Real Culprit and True Solutions!

      Does your job have you sitting all day? Feel tightness in your hip flexors? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explain what might be happening at your hip joint and the best ways to combat that tightness.  All of the factors that may go into your tightened muscles are uncovered and functional tools are given to relax that built up tension.  If you really want to heal your body and get it to it’s optimal health, you’ve come to the right spot.


      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:

      01:01 – What the Iliopsoas entails and where along these muscles people complain

      03:01 – What muscle tightness means and why your hip flexor may be pulling on your low back

      03:56 – Neurological factors with hip flexors and how to combat tightness

      04:56 – How to utilize your hip flexors fully to combat tightness - Why stretching isn’t the full answer

      10:29 – Why combining core and hip movements are beneficial in strengthening your hip flexors

      13:53 – How the diaphragm affects your hip flexors - Benefits of diaphragmatic breathing

      18:02 – Tools you can use to release your hip flexors


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


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Breathwork TOB Podcast: https://jen.health/podcast/11

      FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership


      To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/56


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      21 min
    • 57 | Is Kettlebell Training Applicable to Everyone? With Expert, Marcus Martinez

      Curious about kettlebells? If you’re ready to pick up your first kettlebell or become a kettlebell master, listen to this interview with Marcus Martinez, the “Kettlebell poster boy”, to understand the benefits of kettlebells and how to grow your athletic abilities.  Marcus is a master kettlebell coach for Kettlebell Kings as well as former master coach for ONNIT Academy, kettlebell certification trainer with Living.Fit, personal trainer, owner of MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, and has been involved in the health and wellness industry since 2001.  This interview will give you the ins and outs of the uniqueness of kettlebells compared to other tools and their ability to balance strength and fluidity in various ways. Join us as Marcus dives into how kettlebells create stronger, more explosive athletes with access to any and all movement patterns possible.


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      Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

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      What You Will Learn in This Interview with Marcus Martinez: @kettlebellexercises

      03:50 – How long Marcus has been involved in health and wellness and what brought him there

      05:29 – Marcus’ experience with kettlebells and his passion for them

      07:51 – What Marcus has seen, both good and bad, on social media with kettlebells

      09:25 – Basic, common mistakes Marcus has seen in form with kettlebells

      10:51 – Why kettlebells are favored for optimal body movement compared to other implements

      14:58 – What Marcus believes about being well rounded versus an expert on one specific thing

      17:49 – Marcus’ purpose with his kettlebell work and training

      20:15 – How Marcus keeps his kids motivated to continue moving in this era of screens

      27:23 – Where Marcus believes beginners to kettlebells should start

      28:49 – Why working with kettlebells shouldn’t be painful and what Marcus teaches

      31:54 – Movement benefits that comes with kettlebell training


      About Marcus Martinez:

      Marcus Martinez is currently the Master Kettlebell Coach for Kettlebell Kings and Living.Fit. He’s developed and run the kettlebell certification through Living.Fit as well as created countless programs that have helped people all over the world. He’s a CSCS and has been in the fitness industry since 2001 as a personal trainer, class instructor, gym owner, workshop presenter, and video curator. He was the former master kettlebell coach for Onnit Academy and started Mbody Strength Kettlebell Gym in Orange County. His passions are his family, all things strength and health, and comedy.


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Kettlebell program: https://www.living.fit/offers/bpSZyLcu/checkout


      Learn more about Marcus in the full show notes: https://jen.health/podcast/57


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      37 min
    • 55 | The LCK Method to Optimal Hormones, Health and Body Image

      Have you ever struggled with gut health issues? What about hormone issues? Maybe even body image struggles? You are not alone. Learn from podcast guest, Laurie Christine King, Austin’s #1 personal trainer and nutritionist, as she opens up about her personal journey, what she’s learned and her recommendations to finally take control back of your own health and body. Listen towards the end to even hear from Doc Jen and Dr. Dom’s experience with some of these health struggles.


      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 Laurie Christine King:@lauriechristineking

      02:38 – Laurie’s goal for putting out the information that she does

      07:30–Why  are hormones important to pay attention to?

      10:50 – Why Laurie started creating content and who she started creating content for

      13:14–Why weight training? Is it important for women?

      20:14 – Authenticity and credibility with coaches on the internet

      21:50 –Laurie’s experience with hormonal birth control - How long it took her to get where she’s at today

      23:24 – Laurie’s experience with gut health and information about gut testing

      27:17 – Laurie’s experience with hormone replacement therapy and what to expect

      32:10 – Where Laurie recommends people to start if faced with these types of issues

      34:26 – Laurie’s message to those who obsess over fitness

      38:26 – What Laurie believes every woman should be educated on

      44:09 – The difference between a smart doctor and a good doctor

      45:53 – Different types of thyroid tests and when’s the best time to get them as a woman

      48:28 – Optimal thyroid ranges to pay attention to

      50:41 – Laurie’s recommendation for gut health plan

      55:11 – Laurie’s view on birth control for the body

      58:54 – Dr. Dom’s experience and story with food and weight training

      1:04:23 – Laurie’s current body need: mobility!

      1:07:11 – How to find more information about Laurie


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Paragon Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paragontrainingmethods/

      Laurie’s Website: http://lauriechristineking.com/

      Paragon Training Website: http://paragontrainingmethods.com/

      Laurie’s YouTube: http://youtube.com/lauriechristineking

      Paragon Training YouTube: http://youtube.com/paragontrainingmethods

      Laurie’s Ebook: The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition, Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, & More https://lauriechristineking.com/product/fatloss/


      Learn more about Laurie in the full show notes: https://jen.health/podcast/55


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      1 hr 10 min
    • 54 | Frozen Shoulder | What Can You Do to Prevent It & Improve It?

      Have pain in your shoulder during certain movements? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain why avoiding these movements may be a one way track to frozen shoulder.  Listen to get all the information you need to get started on decreasing inflammation in your shoulder and learn how to notice other factors that may be causing this issue.  Tune in as they dive into the benefits of manual therapy and why, if it is done with the right intention, it can give you back that range of motion you’ve been missing.  Frozen shoulder may be a long and painful journey, but this podcast will provide tools and motivation you need to optimize and mobilize your body once again.


      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:

      01:58 – Information behind the different stages of frozen shoulder - Why it's possible to avoid

      06:17 – Two symptoms that are seen in frozen shoulder

      07:29 – Number one thing to avoid

      09:30 – Things you can do to to decrease inflammation

      10:43 – Type of manual therapy that is beneficial for frozen shoulder and why

      12:27 – How to cope with the dreaded healing time and process of frozen shoulder

      14:06 – How to avoid relying on medication for frozen shoulder and control what goes into your body

      14:59 – Why creating a safe place for your shoulder with a physical therapist is important


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


      Research Citations:

      Frozen Shoulder - Adhesive Capsulitis - OrthoInfo - AAOS. (n.d.). Retrieved from, https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/frozen-shoulder/

      Hollmann L;Halaki M;Kamper SJ;Haber M;Ginn KA;. (n.d.). Does muscle guarding play a role in range of motion loss in patients with frozen shoulder? Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29986193/

      Mezian, K. (2020, September 03). Frozen Shoulder. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482162/

      Physical Therapy Guide to Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis). (2020, August 20). Retrieved from https://www.choosept.com/symptomsconditionsdetail/physical-therapy-guide-to-frozen-shoulder-adhesive-capsulitis


      To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/54


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      22 min
    • 53 | From the Emergency Room to Weight Room, What is the True Determinant of Health with Samantha Ciaccia

      Looking for a quick fix for your pain? Then listen to this interview with Sam Ciaccia – trainer by day and physician assistant by night – as she explains what she runs into at the emergency room all the time and how you can avoid it.  This podcast opens up our eyes to the reality of a “quick fix” and the importance of awareness and self care of one’s body.  Tune in for some body awareness exercises that you can implement in your day to day to make sure your body can be protected from possible troubles down the road.


      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 Sam Ciaccia: @sciaccia

      02:58 – What Sam’s purpose and goal is behind what she does

      05:08 – Why it is important to Sam to continue learning and teaching movement`

      07:13 – What it means to “abuse the system”

      09:15 – How to motivate those who are looking for a quick fix

      12:02 – The importance behind educators informing patients fully to avoid addictive behaviors

      13:32 – Addictions behind medications and the importance of finding alternatives and education

      16:05 – Why kettlebells, movement, and breathwork is so prevalent in Sam’s life

      20:13 – How to determine if you are in an inhaled or exhaled state and why it's important

      25:44 – How to strengthen breathwork with movement

      27:25 – Why rib cage and pelvis placement is important - How to determine a neutral state

      31:42 – Why having a lack of understanding of your body can be harmful

      33:15 – How to start becoming more aware of your body movement


      About Sam Ciaccia:

      Sam Ciaccia is certified with her CSCS, SFGII, MS, PA-C. Trainer by day, Physician Assistant by night. Sam lives a duo-career, treating patients in the ER while living out her passion as a Strength Coach in NYC. She’s helped a range of clients from getting out of pain to conquering feats of strength! Kettlebells are her specialty focusing on the biomechanics of movement patterns and how they are applied to Kettlebell training. She encourages everyone to live up to their full potential in her sessions and overall in life!


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Sam’s Website: https://www.samanthalynnciaccia.com

      Sam’s App: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/kettlebell-strength


      To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/53


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      39 min
    • 52 | Tension Headaches | The Cause and Recommended Solutions

      Are headaches a constant nuisance in your life? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explain tension headaches and their root causes.  If you or a loved one experiences these types of headaches regularly, prevention techniques provided in this podcast may relieve symptoms at a higher rate than over the counter drugs.  After listening, you will walk away with the knowledge necessary to achieve a less tense, 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:

      00:53 – Studies behind the commonness of tension headaches, especially in women

      02:05 – What tension headaches entail

      04:16 – The root cause of tension headaches

      05:22 – First recommendation to release stress or tension

      08:02 – Why some techniques may help more with tension headaches than over the counter drugs

      10:49 – How structure and posture can create tension headaches

      14:40 – What the third diaphragm is and how it can create tension headaches

      17:00 – Why neck retraction exercises are beneficial

      17:58 – Why foundations, especially breathwork, are so important to have in your daily routine


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


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Breathwork TOB Podcast: https://jen.health/podcast/11

      Don’t forget your 10% DISCOUNT on your next IntelliRoll with code: "DOCJEN" at checkout: https://intelliroll.com/?rfsn=629552.d5440


      Research Citations:

      Chowdhury, D. (2012). Tension type headache. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 15(5), 83. doi:10.4103/0972-2327.100023

      Harvard Publishing. (2018, December). Tension Headache. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/tension-headache-a-to-z

      Maistrello, L. F., Rafanelli, M., & Turolla, A. (2019). Manual Therapy and Quality of Life in People with Headache: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 23(10). doi:10.1007/s11916-019-0815-8

      MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (2020). Tension headache. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000797.htm


      To check out the full show notes and the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/52


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      24 min
    • 51 | How Do Emotions Play a Role in Physical Pain with Edan Harari

      Have a hard time showing emotion or being vulnerable? Feel like a lot of emotional walls are up and not sure how to break them down? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Edan Harari – well known movement artist, high performance healing coach, and educator – as he unravels body work and what it entails. Edan dives into how the body releases tension and the importance of finding the right practice for you.  Tune in as he guides you through different energy releasing techniques with the scientific and emotional benefits that follow.  You don’t want to miss out on this in depth and healing conversation, for it provides the tools necessary to start your own optimal body journey.


      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 Edan Harari: @kineticbodytherapy

      00:57 – What Edan’s mission is

      01:32 – How Edan incorporates mind, body relationships in his work

      02:43 – What led Eden to bodywork

      06:28 – How Eden unleashed his way of working on his client’s body

      08:52 – How Eden approaches clients with resistance to energy work that comes with bodywork

      17:34 – How Eden guides clients through fight, flight, freeze responses to the rest, digest space

      21:14 – The environment Eden provides for his clients in their healing journey - Why the use of voice is important for break through

      27:23 – How everything has a time and place - Simple exercise to release tension

      30:56 – Dr. Jen’s experience with releasing energy

      32:54 – Dr. Dom’s take on the physiological responses behind energy work

      34:52 – Rib release technique led by Eden

      38:11 – The effectiveness behind energy release - The courage that comes with vulnerability


      About Edan Harari:

      Before Edan Harari became a celebrity healer and educator for empowering people and sharing healing across the globe, he had his share of obstacles to overcome. From having a mental breakdown when he was 21, which led to a hospitalization and over 15 years of meds and then healing, to going through several surgeries as a child, to several sports injuries and suffering from various serious health challenges involving tremendous pain, Edan’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and then create massive impact by helping others do the same. Edan is the founder of Kinetic Body Therapy, his private practice based in NYC but he travels often to Miami, LA and his birthplace Israel for clients and trainings.  He is a movement artist, high performance healing coach and educator.

      Edan has been featured on several podcasts such as Ancient Wisdom Today with Shaman Durek, Less Doing with Ari Meisel, SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo, as well as Sivana, Synchronicity, Beautifully Broken and more. He’s been featured alongside speakers such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Elena Brower, Thomas Myers and more.


      Items mentioned in this episode include:

      Edan’s “Kinetic Body Therapy” Website: https://www.kineticbodytherapy.com/ 


      To check out the full show notes and the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/51


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      46 min
    • 50 | Snapping Hip Syndrome with Mountain Climbers & Abs?! Find out why!

      Do your hips snap, crackle, and pop when performing a certain movement pattern? Not experiencing pain? Then join in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the importance of understanding your snapping hips to prevent possible chronic pain down the road; pain or not.  They explain how important it is, no matter where you are as an athlete, to bring it back to the basics if experiencing snapping hip.  Although it may seem “easier” than what you’re used to, it will create a stronger foundation so you can progress even further without putting your body in harm’s way.  So make sure to listen in and empower yourself to protect your body fully as you reach its optimal level.


      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:

      02:23 – What “snapping hip” actually means and the different types

      03:45 – Snapping hip broken down and why they may have different diagnoses

      08:05 – Percentage of people experiencing snapping hip versus those who are asymptomatic

      09:05 – Condition that could occur if you ignore asymptomatic, or unpainful, snapping hip

      10:22 – Dr. Dom’s personal experience with snapping hip and how he addressed it

      11:11 – Why motor patterns need to be relearned if experiencing snapping hip; no matter the athletic level

      14:48 – Why coming back to the breathe would be beneficial in relearning motor patterns

      16:37 – Examples on how you can relearn motor patterns efficiently


      To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPY3u7yzFh0&list=PLk5UkBNdJQpZ_IlqhLBE41JP1xfPRhVEn&index=30


      Research Citations:

      Musick, S. (2020, August 26). Snapping Hip Syndrome. From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448200/

      Stanford Healthcare. (2017, September 11). Snapping Hip Syndrome. Retrieved from https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/bones-joints-and-muscles/snapping-hip-syndrome.html


      To check out the full show notes and the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/50


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      24 min
    • 49 | Break up with your food beliefs and learn to fuel the body with vegan chef, Hollan Hawaii

      Want to change your diet to a healthier one but don’t know how? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Hollan Hawaii – expert in vegan, plant-based food and cleanses, liqueur dan bleu chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, and mom of three – as she explains the nutritional benefits of eating more plants; whether you are plant based or not. Hate cooking? Hollan has some tips and tricks you can utilize in order to maintain a healthier diet while also staying out of the kitchen. Listen in to have your whole perspective on food and nutrition change; creating opportunity to begin and maintain a healthier diet and 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 Interview with Hollan Hawaii: @hollanhawaii

      02:08 – Hollan’s purpose or mission on this Earth

      03:13 – Hollan’s advice to anyone who wants to begin to create change in their diet

      05:15 – Hollan’s health journey and what brought her to become vegan

      07:45 – Why starting where you’re at is so important - Avoiding drastic changes right away

      09:51 – Advice to those who don’t like cooking but still want to change their diet

      11:55 – How Hollan has been creative with food and how you can replace things in your diet

      14:33 – Hollan’s WalkAbout Theory and how it restructures the way you look at food

      17:38 – The importance of seeds and their nutrition value - What food is supposed to do

      20:10 – Adequate protein sources in vegan diets - Why it shouldn’t be a main concern

      22:09 – Why you should be your own science experiment

      23:11 –  How Hollan’s health has shifted since becoming vegan

      25:18 – Hollan’s experience with kids, their nutrition, and their different tastes - Creating their own relationships with food

      29:13 – How to create yummy, comfort foods to healthier ones


      About Hollan Hawaii:

      Hollan Hawaii is an expert in vegan plant-based food and cleanses. As a Le  Cordon Bleu trained chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, and mom  of three, she has worn many hats in this life, but she knows the one that matters  most is her relationship with herself and her body. When those two are aligned,  everything falls into place, and she can be a better mother and chef. Hollan has  been on her own health journey for 13 years and loves sharing her perspective  and experience with food that led her to be in charge of her own health.

      Good Food Gratitude is Hollan’s plant-based lifestyle cookbook that also  encourages people to change the way to perceive healthy food. Hollan knows  how much work it is to make sure you and your family are eating healthy foods,  so her recipes are fast, affordable, easy, and healthy. True to her family-friendly  beach-inspired lifestyle and aesthetics, Hollan lives on the beautiful garden isle  of Kauai and enjoys spending time in the kitchen, with family and friends, and  in the rejuvenating waters of the Pacific Ocean.


      Hollan's Cookbook Good Good Gratitude: https://www.hollanhawaii.com/product/good-food-gratitude-cookbook/

      Hollan's Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook Free Gift: Hollanhawaii.com/gift


      To see this episode's full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/49


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      35 min

    About The Optimal Body

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    Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains…

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