The Optimal Body

Do your doctors prescribe an end-all-be-all generalized medication protocol to your unique condition? Contemplating what life might look like off medication? Tune in as Sheeva shares her experience coming off 17 years of Adderall. Sheeva walks you through her story that started with an Adderall prescription for hormonal imbalances and ADHD, and led to a plethora of consequences where she began to lose sense of herself and what life encompassed without Adderall. As she dissects her journey, Sheeva speaks to her emotional revelations and how she managed her extreme withdrawal. She hones in on how mindset, community, rest, and appropriate supplementation eased and assisted the process of becoming independent from Adderall. However, she acknowledges how vital relationships, connection, understanding, and knowledge can be the ultimatum to successful Adderall independence. She touches base on how open-mindedness, as well as purposeful reflection, can facilitate the withdrawal process, highlighting the necessity for further literature in taking medication long-term and polypharmacy. The drive comes from within. Tune in to gain insight into an inspiring story to medication independence and hear what Sheeva has to say about contemporary medicine. Coba Board Home Workout Discount: We also mention the Coba Board throughout the episode. Coba Board gives you the exact external cues you may be missing in order to get that perfect deadlift within your own body. Feel something different by truly activating your glutes. To get your next at-home resistance set up for a discount using code ‘DOCJENFIT’ at checkout. What You Will Learn In This Interview with Sheeva Rouhanifard 4:45– Sheeva’s Story. 8:44–  What is PMDD? 14:07– Sheeva’s realizations post-Adderall. 17:00– The importance of Rest & Ingredients. 23:35– Concoction of Medications. 30:28– Power of Mindset Change. 33:52– Sheeva still works on regulating symptoms. 38:03– Research on Adderall. 43:18– How you can explore more with Sheeva. About Sheeva Rouhanifard: Sheeva Rouhanifard, Boxing gym owner and brain health coach, opens up about her 17 years on Adderall and how her life has changed for the better ever since she discovered that she didn’t have to take medication to manage her anxiety and ADHD. Sheeva walks us through her journey on Adderall, the reasons she decided to go the natural route, and how she found success medication free. Items in this episode include: Sheeva’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheevafit/ To learn more about Sheeva and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/87 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.

Confused about the different opinions on foam rolling? Feel an immense and soothing release when you foam roll? Breaking up tissue adhesions or getting more flexible with foam rolling? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the science behind foam rolling and how foam rolling is a tool for accessing the nervous system. With more scientific literature, the beliefs around foam rolling as a self-myofascial release technique have been revised. They explore foam rolling in the context of pain, restrictions, and proprioception. By exploring these topics, they uncover how foam rolling ties into sensory stimulation, neurochemical feedback, and neural mechanisms, ultimately debunking outdated beliefs about foam rolling and its relations to mechanical fascial release. Tune in to learn more about how you can use the foam roller to optimize your day and exercise with intention and purpose. 15% Discount on Vivobarefoot Shoes! We also mention VivoBarefoot and Intelliroll Flex Foam Roller in this episode. To get your next wide and highly flexible footwear to finally free your feet and optimize how your body moves and feels, use code ‘TOB’ at checkout. To get your next versatile and flexible foam roller that perfectly contours to your body and provides just the right amount of pressure, use code ‘DOCJEN’ at checkout. 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 currated 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 – Introducing how foam rolling works. 6:33 – Optimal foam roller pressure. 8:00 – Intentional Rolling. 9:45 – Foam rolling and pain. 11:54 – “Things get angry when they don’t have space.” 13:10 – Positive effects of Foam Rolling. 15:27 – Enhancing Proprioception. 16:21 – When you should foam roll? 17:35 – The sensory homunculus. 21:55 – Figuring out the right pressure. 25:23 –  Similar tools to explore. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ Items mentioned in this episode include: TOB Episode 22 w/ Jill Miller: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode22/ Tune It Up Fitness Products: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/self-massage-therapy-balls IntelliRoll Flex Foam Roller (code "DOCJEN" for discount): https://intelliroll.myshopify.com/?rfsn=629552.d5440 For research and full show notes, visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/86 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.

When we approach health holistically, it becomes more than diet and exercise. True health encompasses everything in our environmental umbrella, including the chemical toxins we inhale, ingest, and come into contact with. Allison Evans, the co-founder of Branch Basics, takes you on a ride through her PCOS and chronic pain story, unveiling her Aunt Marilee’s secrets to health. By addressing the toxins in her external environment, Allison drove transformative effects within her body. With a particular focus on chemical toxins, Allison deciphers common and reductionist labels in the food and fragrance industry, honing in on the steps you can take to optimize your health and live a chemical-free life. Through her personal healing experiences, she provides scope into motherhood and budgeting, rooting importance in exemplifying and gifting your child with health. Her goal is to provide an ever-changing and true healing experience for others, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to make more optimal decisions. Let’s dive deep into how you might change your life by going toxic-free! Branch Basics Non-Toxic Cleaning - Bonus! Branch Basics is mentioned throughout the episode. To get your next 100% toxic-free cleaner using code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. 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 currated 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 Allison Evans: 1:37 – Allison’s Story. 13:55 – The importance of our environment. 13:55 – What are the toxins to look out for? 19:40 – The Chemical-Free Diet. 24:05 – Kids & their environment. 27:41 – Chemicals are addicting. 28:24 – Motherhood & the most optimal environment. 34:02 – Branch Basics. 39:20 – The “All Natural” Label. 41.48 – Doctors are wowed. 44:05 – Exploring Allison & Branch Basics... About Allison Evans: In high school, Allison was diagnosed with PCOS and suffered chronic, mysterious pain through college. After years of seeing medical specialists and a laundry list of drugs, Allison was desperate for relief and turned to her Aunt Marilee in the Texas Hill Country. After two months at Marilee’s, eating only real food, using safe products, and staying in a healthy home, her life was transformed. Allison was free of pain and got her life back! Eventually, her ovarian cysts disappeared, and she was able to get pregnant naturally...twice! She now lives on a ranch outside of Austin with her husband and two girls, 2 and 4 years old. Items mentioned in this episode include: Branch Basic’s Website: https://branchbasics.com/ (Don't forget to use code "OPTIMAL" at checkout!) To learn more about Allison and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/85 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 feeling excruciating pain around the ribs? Have you been or know anyone diagnosed with slipped ribs? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom begin the conversation by talking into the ribcage and addressing the fear that commonly surrounds diagnostic verbiage, particularly with the use of “slipped” in this context. They explore the literature around the cause of “slipped” ribs, as well as the role and information imaging provides when receiving a referral from a physiotherapist, a medical diagnosis, or a differential diagnosis. By going back to the basics, they provide you with exercises and tips to help you establish support, safety, and stability in the body, ultimately easing and addressing the nervous system systemically. They highlight the significance of listening and addressing your bodily cues, as well as patterning to provide feedback for the nervous system. Dive in to learn more and feel empowered as you drive the internal change your body is craving! PaleoValley Discount: We also mentionPaleoValley throughout the episode. To get your next 100% grass-fed beef stick for a discount usingcode ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. 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 currated 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: 3:03 – Talking into the ribcage 5:20 – Anatomy of slipped ribs. 8:40 – Causes of slipped ribs. 10:41 – What imaging actually tells you. 14:57 – Starting from the basics. 17:08 – The hooking maneuver. 22:40 – The brain & patterning. 24:43 – Gaining internal stability. 27:25 – What to do if rib sensation continues. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/84 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.

Ever been curious about psychedelics? Looking to learn more about plant medicine? This episode has got you covered with the healing effects of psychedelics and the therapeutic benefits of drug therapy. Drugs have been stigmatized and have received a bad rep. However, Lauren Taus, psychedelic assisted psychotherapist, sheds light on the healing effects of plant medicine and how appropriate psychedelics can truly be transformative. Lauren explores what psychedelics actually are and the misconceptions around them. Lauren speaks to her perspectives on the legality of drugs and her expertise in MDMA therapy for PTSD and other mental disorders. Through scientific literature and anecdotal perspectives from psychedelic work, she emphasizes its healing effects on trauma and the importance of stepping into our emotions to release suffering. Through her approach to psychedelics, Lauren provides you with considerations upon approaching psychedelics for yourself, and the steps you can take to free yourself from physical manifestations of the mental sufferings you may be holding on to. Tune into this episode to find out how psychedelics and plant medicine may be your key to activating a different perspective, to uncovering meanings and purposes that surround your experiences, and how you can truly discover presence through pure liberation. Coba Board Discount: We also mention the Coba Board throughout the episode. This simple piece of equipment can create massive changes to how you move, the ability to activate your glutes, and through proper strengthening, even help to relieve back pain! To get your next at-home resistance set up for a discount, use code ‘DOCJENFIT’ at checkout. 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 currated 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 Lauren Taus: 4:59 – Lauren’s Passion. 6:43 – Lauren’s first Psychedelic experience. 8:32 – Defining Psychedelics. 13:54 – The origins of Psychedelic scepticism. 18:34 – Regulating the stigma around drugs. 22:52 – MDMA Therapy for PTSD. 28:03 – Approaching Psychedelics with a feared mindset. 31:13 – Finding comfort in the unknown. 41:01 – Steps to exploring Psychedelics. 45:51 – Who are Psychedelics for? 55:37 – Exploring more with Lauren. Items mentioned in this episode include: Lauren’s INBodied Life Website: https://www.inbodiedlife.com/ Lauren’s INBodied Life Podcast: https://www.inbodiedlife.com/podcast To learn more about Lauren and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/83 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 aches and tightness around your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Take a moment to reflect back on the last 24 hours and notice how many different positions you’ve moved into. We tend to find ourselves stagnant in one position for long periods of time. Our bodies crave movement. Doc Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of rounded shoulders and why you find yourself in a rounded position. In 20 minutes, this episode provides insight into how the ribcage, thoracic spine, and shoulders contribute to your posture, as well as how you can change it up and relax into a less tensed and more optimal position. Let’s get moving! 15% off Vivobarefoot Shoes: We also mentionVivoBarefoot Shoes in this episode. To get your next functional and highly flexible footwear to finally free your feet from shoe prison use discount code ‘TOB‘ at checkout. Remember, if you want to feel something different in your feet, or throughout your body, it’s less about adding cushion externally, and more about supporting the body internally. Often, less is more beneficial and VivoBarefooti is the perfect (and stylish) shoe to get back in tune with your 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 currated 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: 4:00 – Describing the Anatomy of Rounded Shoulders 5:00 –  What causes chronically rounded shoulders? 6:11 – Exploring your ribcage 8:17 – Exploring your thoracic mobility 12:30 – Muscle Activations 15:20 – Exploring the shoulders 18:03 – Checking back in with yourself To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ Items mentioned in this episode include: Free Week of Jen Health Membership: https://jen.health/freetrial For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/82 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 stuck in the past? Are you seeking but cannot seem to move on? Is your go-to solution to triggers and “undesirable” emotions to suppress and repress them? The truth is, we all suffer from trauma in some way shape or form. We live in a society that stigmatizes emotional behaviors and representations that consequently arise from our experiences of trauma. Shannon Algeo speaks the truth about distinguishing what we internalize from society and what the truths inside of us actually encompass. He guides the path of trusting and exploiting your inner-voice as a representation of your intuition and rightful ego. Through this journey, you will unveil the capacity and permission to just feel. Shannon shares his approach to accessing your truth through exploring the 7 chakras that align your body, and by delving into his NPFL, re-centring, and titrating tools to facilitate your process to self-discovery and self-trust. Get ready to feel invigorated, yet grounded, and be a part of the conversation as Shannon, Dr. Jen, and Dr. Dom shed light on their experiences with all things emotions, trauma, and what it meant for them to dive in and explore their truths. PaleoValley Discount: We also mentionPaleoValleythroughout the episode. To get your next 100% grass-fed beef stick for a discount using code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout. 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 currated 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 Shannon Algeo: 4:10 – What drives Shannon? 6:46 – How do I start to dive into the discomfort? 9:35 – The Gut Intuition. 16:48 – Codependency. 19:04 – How do I recenter? 23:51 – Shannons tools to help you access your truth. 30:00 – All things Ego. 39:45 – How emotional suppression can present in the body. 46:50 – Shannon’s hope for the readers of his book. 49:50 – Exploring what Shannon has to offer. Shannon’s Trust Your Truth Book: https://www.soulumination.com/trust-your-truth-book To learn more about Shannon and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/81 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.

To ice or not to ice an injury? With different health professionals advising for and against using ice post-injury, you are not alone if you are feeling confused. From RICE to PEACE & LOVE, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom uncover the evolution of the ice protocol, and simplify explanations surrounding the immunology behind inflammation and swelling. By honing in on the importance of allowing the body to mediate its natural healing mechanisms and processes, they provide insight into the benefits and considerations with using ice, considering the psychological influence of optimism. Finally, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom shed light on the nervous system with regards to management and how healthy stressors highlight the adaptive capabilities of the body. Let’s dive in! Clearlight Sauna: We also mention Clearlight Sauna in this episode. To get your very own at-home spa that will surround you with wellness, use code ‘OPTIMAL’ at checkout or say Doc Jen and Dr. Dom sent 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 currated 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: 2:17 – Understanding where you primarily move and how to relieve pressure. 5:20 – History of icing. 10:53 – What is the ice actually doing? 12:50 – P.E.A.C.E & L.O.V.E. 15:06 – Inflammation vs Edema. 17:10 – When is ice effective? 21:55  – Systemic Cryotherapy. 24:12 – The importance of exposure to healthy stressors. 28:25 – Ice Bath Protocols. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/80 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.

Dr. Andy Galpin, a tenured professor at Cal State University with expertise in biomechanics, dives deep into the truth about fat loss. He debunks common myths surrounding diets and emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches. By comparing cooks to bakers, he explains how defining priorities and aligning commitments leads to sustainable weight loss. Galpin also discusses CO2 tolerance, linking it to recovery and anxiety management, while advocating for balanced exercise routines that fit individual lifestyles.

Do you feel pins and needles around your wrist and fingers more often than not? Feeling tingling sensations down your arm when you move your neck around? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom may have your answer. Listen in as they lay out the specifics as to why you may be feeling the sensations you are feeling and what you can do about it. From symptoms of edema, burning and tingling sensations, along with uncomfortable sharp pain, they debunk the myth around the use of just using tools to relieve pain. By providing you with the tools to neuro-mobilize and create more space, you will generate awareness and understand your symptoms as your body is truly interconnected. 15% Off Vivobarefoot Shoes: We also mention Vivo Barefoot in this episode. To get your next wide and highly flexible footwear for a discount using code ‘TOB’  at checkout. What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 3:14 – What is Carpal Tunnel? 5:21 –  Carpal Tunnel Epidemiology. 8:02 – Differential Diagnosis for Carpal Tunnel. 10:21 – How exploring nerve-related issues are different. 13:05 –  What you can do to explore your Carpal Tunnel. 16:08 – Flossing and Tensioning techniques. 21:30 – The importance of prioritizing movement. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/ For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/78 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.