The Optimal Body

Got a hunched back? Wanting to prevent the hump? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breathing dysfunction, as well as sensory deficits. With a focus on posture, they dive into the Upper Cross Syndrome and Lower cross Syndrome as concepts that may simplify muscular compensations that are typically associated with the Dowager's Hump. By explaining the non-genetical roots of the Dowager's Hump, they provide empowerment to the idea that its musculoskeletal associations allow the hump to be reversed with movement every 30 minutes, posterior chain strengthening, front-body opening, and balance work! Finally, they take you through quick 5 minute recommendations to prevent the hump! Let's tune in! Optimal Body Therapy Kit: Haven't grabbed your Optimal Body Therapy Kit yet? Click HERE to get your bands, sliders and more to strengthen from home. PRX Gym Equipment Discount: Looking for gym equipment or to set up your own home gym? PRX performance has got you covered with a variety of gym equipment that you can easily store in a compact and easily accessible manner. Grab your PRX equipment now and get a special discount with code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:58 - Why is the hunchback more prevalent these days? 03:47 - Upper cross syndrome & lower cross syndrome 04:40 - Potential Consequences of Dowager’s hump 06:35 - The hump is not genetic 0‌‌8:41 - Rise in generalized kyphosis 10:20 - Your 5-minute hack to help your hump! 13:37 - Mobility & Strengthening exercises 17:34 - Multidirectional approach with balance work! 19:40 - Try moving for 2-5 minutes on the ground? Watch Episode 196 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/196 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.

Should you track your blood glucose, even if you don’t have diabetes? Jessie Inchauspé brings us the truths surrounding sugar, carbohydrates and how blood sugar affects PCOS, mood, sleep, fatigue, cravings, and diabetes! As she stumbled upon the glucose monitor through her own journey of rediscovering her health after a diving accident, she shines light on the priority of blood glucose as a health marker. She explains glucose spikes and its physiological affect within the body, consequently providing 4 biohacks that can optimize your health through blood sugar regulation: clothing carbohydrates, eating vegetables first vinegar, and post-meal muscle contraction. Jessie hones in on the timing of carbohydrate and sigar consumption, and how to regulate blood sugar levels using Italian restaurants as an example. Moreover, she addresses what to avoid adding to salads and coffee, and whether or not alcohol mitigates blood sigar spikes in an optimal manner. With no difference in the physiological response to the sugar in joke and juice, Jessie hones in on the power fo fiber. Finally, she dives into the realms of breakfast, who fasting may be beneficial for, and how to optimize blood sugar levels after a good night’s rest. Grab your notebook & tune in! Nutrisence Glucose Monitor Discount: Get $50 off your first month with the Nutrisense Glucose Monitor. You will also get access to a registered dietician that will help you decipher the data you get from your monitor and provide individualized hacks depending on your needs! Check out Nutrisense! What You Will Learn in this Interview with : 3:26 - Why is Jessie passionate about blood glucose levels? 9:11 - Should only people with diabetes care about their glucose levels? 10:51 - Can you track your glucose levels without a glucose monitor? 13:17 - What is a glucose spike we are trying to avoid? 17:57 -  “Clothes that you put on your carbs are…” 19:45 - Is desert better than a sweet snack? 20:58 -  Drink vinegar before your meal? 24:03 - What to do after you eat something sweet? 26:13 -  How to optimize your blood sugar at an Italian restaurant? 28:55 - How does salad dressing affect glucose spikes? 30:20- Are glucose spikes from exercise bad? 32:08- Will wine before a meal mitigate glucose spike 33:38 - Cooking vinegar vs drinking it on glucose spikes 34:19 - The best alcohol to choose if you want to avoid glucose spike 35:49 - Juicing on glucose spikes 44:26 - 3 bigger meals better than 6 small meals?: Fasting & glucose spikes 52:48 - Solution when you have a craving Items mentioned: Jessie's Book Jessie's Instagram To learn more about Jessie and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/195 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.

Wondering why squats get all the hype? Unsure why squats are actually beneficial? Confused about the different types of squats? DocJen & Dr. Dom explore the squat realm, redefining the “perfect” squat form. Providing insight on the functional benefits of squats and how the squat serves a purpose through daily life, they touch base with how you can find YOUR squat stance and how you can use variations of bodyweight squat to assess your biases and tendencies. They dive into high bar and low bar back squats, front squats, and safety bar squats, describing which squats are more quadricep or glute dominant, how the squats may challenge the body differently, and who each squat may be most beneficial for. Then, they debunk common misconceptions and provide explanations for the use of weightlifting belts and shoes! Find out why you should get squatting now! PRX Gym Equipment Discount: Looking for gym equipment? PRX performance has got you covered with a variety of gym equipment that you can easily store in a compact and easily accessible manner. Grab your PRX equipment now and grab a discount using code OPTIMAL at checkout! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 02:14 - Activities of daily living: Why should we squat? 06:27 - Jen & Dom’s experience with squatting 10:05 - Squat Stance 13:03 - Assessing biases with variations of bodyweight squats to try 14:56  - Different types of squats‌‌ 16:35 - Back Squats 20:16 - Should the knees come inward in a loaded squat 21:22 - When to use a weightlifting belt? 22:20 - High bar back? 23:51 - Front squat 24:40 - Safety Bar Squat 26:13 -  Should you wear lifting shoes? 28:00 - Get your knees over toes with goblet squats! Watch Episode 194 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/194 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.

Symptoms persisting post-concussion? Worried about your concussion recovery?  Wanting to learn more about concussions? We’ve got Dr. Molly Parker on to debunk common misconceptions surrounding concussions and provide current perspectives and education on the persistent post-concussion syndrome. As she takes us briefly through her concussion in 2011, she shares how her lack of education and guidance manifested through debilitating and persistent symptoms that she is currently still rehabilitating. She speaks about the current protocol and how symptoms are categorized for treatment. As a patient of all post-concussive treatments, she shares a general protocol and insight on what treatments may be beneficial to undertake. Emphasizing the goldilocks effect relative to concussion, she shines a light on how you can manage your energy to optimize your recovery without aggravating your symptoms. She speaks about why concussions are not graded on a severity spectrum anymore and when persistent post-concussion syndrome is diagnosed. Finally, she dives into her Concussion Compass platform, highlighting its all-encompassing post-concussion education for an affordable price! Let’s optimize concussion recovery with Dr. Molly! Come Join Jen Health for Free! It’s here! We have launched the Jen Platform! With 15-30 day plans to rehabilitate your pain points or hone in on awareness around a body part, we’ve got you covered with curated programs and you only have to spend 10-15 minutes a day! Additionally, you can create your own movement playlists and use the explore page to search for quick tips and gain immediate relief for your pain points instead of scrolling through Instagram! We’ve targetting health from the foundational pillars of breath, mobility, strength, and endurance to create this all-encompassing movement platform that will improve your mind-body connection and get you back to optimal health! At 33%  off the year membership this week only, join us now! What You Will Learn in this Interview with : 4:03 - Dr. Molly's Concussion Story 7:30 - What leads to persistent post-concussion syndrome 11:29 - Different types of symptoms 14:36 - Which treatments helped Dr. Molly? 18:19 - Movement disorders, what Dr. Molly experienced, and what’s been helping her now 23:10 - How to optimize energy management post-concussion? 25:08 - What should be the immediate post-concussion protocol? 30:11 -  Why concussions are not graded anymore 32:21 - When are persistent post-concussion symptoms diagnosed? 33:40 - What you can expect with the Concussion Compass 38:52 - Advice for struggling with access to care 42:40 - The mpact of concussion education  Items mentioned: Dr. Molly's Website Concussion Compass Courses Dr. Molly's Instagram To learn more about Sarah and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/193 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.

Dealing with pain on the front of the kneecap? Perhaps, diagnosed with it? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with what Chondromalacia is, how it may occur, and what you can do to address it. Honing in on the idea that symptoms are not necessarily correlated with imaging, they explain the origins of pain in the context of chondromalacia, and how mobility, developing the inner core, strength, and balance outline the pillars of rehabilitating from Chondromalacia. Let’s explore how we can rid that knee pain! Knee Plan on Jen Health - Get a Free Week! Need a Knee Plan? Join the Jen.Health platform to gain access to a 30-day plan that will help rehabilitate your knees from any aches or pains you may be experiencing. Through a multidirectional approach that includes mobility, muscle activations, core stability, strength workouts, and mind-body connection tools, we’re looking to create a safer and more beneficial environment for those knees! Let’s dive into physical therapy for your knees at home! What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:15 - What is Chondromalacia? 02:40 - Symptoms don’t always equate to imaging 03:44 - How does chondromalacia occur? 08:28 - How to train more control in knees through strength 12:15 -  The impact of the inner core with knee issues‌‌ 14:31 - Strength exercises for knee pain 1‌‌‌‌8:30 - The  power of training balance 21:48 - Key Takeaways Watch Episode 192 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/192 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.

Wanting to come off birth control? Struggling to find a diet that works for you? Hoping to optimize hormone health? We've got Sarah Grace, dietitian, and licensed nutritionist, on to explore the realms of nutrition and how it relates to hormone health, birth control, and PCOS. With an emphasis on steps to compiling reliable and credible advice, Sarah describes whether or not intermittent fasting and the keto diet are beneficial for women. Through this discussion, she discusses optimal sources of carbohydrates and the truth around birth control. With masking effects of birth control, Sarah shares how birth control may be perpetuating the root causes of different symptoms and diagnoses. In light of getting to the root cause, Sarah provides her best tips on how you can optimize your physiology, while on birth control, and what to focus on coming off birth control. She dives into what the anti-inflammatory diet consists of and what lab/ blood tests to look into if you are wanting to approach your hormonal health. Finally, she dabbles into the world of supplements and its role in the birth control process.  Vivobarefoot Discount: Looking to transition into going BAREFOOT? As part of VivoBarefoot Health, they are providing a complimentary fundamental barefoot course along with a purchase of their Primus Lite or Tracker FG shoes. Use OPTIMAL to get 15% off, gain functionality back in your feet, and educate yourself along the way! Furthermore, VivoBarefoot Health offers barefoot assessment tools and online courses! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn in this Interview with : 4:37 - How to combat the misinformation on the internet? 6:32 - Are they diets that can be harmful to women? 11:51 - Sources of smart carbs 14:11 - Why nutrition and educating online? 19:17 - The truth around birth control 22:28 - Wanting to get off birth control & approaching the root cause 27:30 - How to start optimizing your hormone health? 22:56 - Anti-inflammatory Diet 37:47 -  Labs & blood work for hormone dysregulation 38:58 - Supplements to help to go off birth control 42:29- Recommendations for reputable companies Items mentioned: Sarah's Website Sarah's Podcast: Real SOULutions Sarah's Tik Tok Sarah's Instagram To learn more about Sarah and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/191 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.

Are you someone who deals with pain and tingling sensations that run down your leg? Been diagnosed with Sciatica, but don’t know where to start? Then you are definitely going to want to tune in to this episode as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what Sciatica ism potential causes and what you can do to begin to desensitize your nerve symptoms. They share three main focusses to approaching Sciatica, diving into simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to help you live your most optimal life! Optimal Body Therapy Kit Discount - Free Low Back Program! Need at-home equipment to level up your workouts? Need equipment to try Dr. Jen’s IG tips? We’ve got you covered with The Optimal Body Therapy Kit! As listeners of our podcast, use code ‘Optimal10′ to grab your discount! Vivohealth Foot Health Hub: Reconnect to your more natural self. Vivohealth hub is a growing body of courses and experiences that guide you through the joys of moving more naturally. The hub includes content from natural health experts! Check out the Vivohealth Barefoot Courses and assessments. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 03:08 - What Sciatica is & potential causes 05:15 - How to desensitize your nerve symptoms 11:34 - Steps to creating safety within the body 20:26 - Best 3 tips for Sciatica Watch Episode 190 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/190 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.

Feel like your health is compromised even though you've got nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement, stress? Nothing helping your chronic conditions? Dr. Perry shares a different perspective and approach to optimizing health. One that may be simpler, yet not emphasized enough. Dr. Perry shares the origins of his practice and how his practice has evolved as he learned more about how all the systems are truly integrated. Expanding beyond the exact pain point, Dr. Perry shines light on the lymphatic system as a system that connects the whole. With a common focus on nutrient delivery and doing more to see successful results, Dr. Perry shares how less is more and how it may be worth looking at the elimination phase of cellular health. Explaining fundamental physiology, Dr. Perry touches base with the importance of order, nasal breathing, the diaphragm m movement, and stress. With small bouts of tips, Dr, Perry shares the significance of the lymphatic system and how it can be your secret to truly optimizing your health. Finally, he explores the realms of paradigm shifts in pain science, how pain can perpetuate itself with psychological influences, and how pain and inflammation closely relate to efficient and adequate elimination. Let's take a trip down the lymphatic system! What You Will Learn in this Interview with Dr Nickelston : 4:32 - Is the pain point really the trouble area? 8:31 - Changing the narrative on what pain communicates 10:50 - Thinking about elimination to prevent sickness 13:01 - The importance of order 14:36 - 4 steps to begin addressing your lymphatic system 20:32 - How to know if you’re breathing through your diaphragm 26:59 - How breathing differently impacts our pain 32:39 - How has Dr. Perry’s practice evolved? 37:25 - Paradigm shifts in pain science 41:23  - The pain-fear cycle: anticipation, self-fulfilling prophecy, pain focus 44:47 - Learn more with Dr. Perry! Items mentioned: Stop Chasing Pain Website Stop Chasing Pain Instagram Dr. Perry Nickelston's Youtube To learn more about Dr. Perry and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/189 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.

Feeling tingling, numbness, radiating pain in your heel? Could it be Morton Neuroma? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what Morton’s Neuroma is and the different grades of nerve-related symptoms that could be explained. They describe a few potential causes of Neuroma, including types of footwear or trauma to the foot. Utilizing research, they explain how MRI images may not correlate or confirm symptoms, and how treatment typically surrounds changing footwear, building ankle and foot mobility and strength, promoting relaxation in the foot, and addressing sources of persistent inflammation. Finally, they explain foot exercises to try. Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount Reconnect to your more natural self. Vivohealth hub is a growing body of courses and experiences that guide you through the joys of moving more naturally. The hub includes content from natural health experts! Check out the Vivohealth Barefoot Courses and assessments. **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl: 01:59 - What is Morton's Neuroma? 03:33 - Nerve-related symptoms 05:41 - Potential causes of Neuroma 07:22 - MRI’s do not necessarily confirm symptoms 08:09 - Potential Treatments 11:07 - Exercises to implement 12:28 - Addressing inflammatory conditions 14:49 - Tools to promote relaxation in the foot‌‌ 17:05 - Foot exercises to try Watch Episode 188 on Youtube For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/188 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.

Thinking about eating more plant-based? Hollan explores the realm of vegan eating and how it can manifest in enhanced awareness and connection within your body. With 15 years of experience eating vegan, Hollan emphasizes that her journey continues to evolve and change over time. As she shares what inspired her passion for food, Hollan shares her best tips to giving vegan eating a try and how you can begin to make substitutes. She describes the changes she felt in her body with energy, mood, and overall health, and how she loved food while being healthy. She hones in on trusting the process and giving the body time to adapt to changes in food intake and how she progressed from a state of "not health" to "health." Finally, she speaks to the short-term changes you may feel when you first switch to vegan eating and the best type of oils to use. Let's dive into the world of plant-based eating! What You Will Learn in this Interview with : 2:42 - What drove Hollan’s passion for food? 5:30 - How does Hollan love food so much and be super healthy? 8:01 - Hate vegetables? How to make vegan eating more accessible? 10:50 - How did Hollan switch to becoming vegan & what changed within Hollan’s body? 15:34 - Basic switches to move towards plant-based eating 18:25 - Taking the time to actually try a diet change 21:51 - What Hollan changed to get to a state of  “not health” to “ health” for Hollan? 23:50 - Changes when you switch up the way you're eating? 27:04 - Best types of oils to use & Hollan's vegan ranch 32:29 - Learn more with Hollan Items mentioned: Hollan's Website Hollan's Instagram Hollan's Blog To learn more about Hollan and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/187 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.