The Optimal Body

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: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel 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: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel 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.

Learn why foot and ankle mobility is essential for overall health and movement efficiency. Discover simple tricks and exercises to improve range of motion. Find out the benefits of using VivoBarefoot Shoes and get a special discount. Explore various exercises to strengthen foot and ankle mobility, including toe spreading and single-leg standing.