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Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life.This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Dec 9, 2021 • 9min
1567: How Do I Break Free from a Fitness or Weight Loss Plateau by Chalene Johnson on Tracking Diet for Fat Loss
Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares how to break free from a fitness or weight loss plateau.Episode 1567: How Do I Break Free from a Fitness or Weight Loss Plateau by Chalene Johnson on Tracking Diet for Fat LossChalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same.The original post is located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/healthy-living/how-do-i-break-free-from-a-fitness-or-weight-loss-plateau/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2021 • 9min
1566: One in Two Americans Feels Isolated and Alone - 5 Habits to Combat Loneliness by Aislinn Kotifani with BlueZones
Aislinn Kotifani of Blue Zones shares habits that can combat lonelinessEpisode 1566: One in Two Americans Feels Isolated and Alone - 5 Habits to Combat Loneliness by Aislinn Kotifani with BlueZonesInformed and inspired by the world’s longest-lived cultures, the Blue Zones mission is to empower everyone, everywhere to live longer, better. Their work is rooted in their research and identification of the world’s longest-lived cultures and most extraordinary populations. Their findings were published in the New York Times best-selling books The Blue Zones, The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, Thrive, and The Blue Zones Kitchen – all published by National Geographic books. They have now applied the tenets of the Blue Zones in over 50 cities throughout the United States, significantly improving health and lowering healthcare costs. They use an innovative, systematic, environmental approach to well-being that optimizes policy, urban and building design and social networks. Their work has been featured in media from CNN, NPR, and the New York Times.The original post is located here: https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/one-in-two-americans-feels-isolated-and-alone-5-habits-to-combat-loneliness/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021 • 9min
1565: Should You Work Out Twice A Day by Eric Leija on Proper Workout Recovery Time & Maximizing Health Benefits
Eric Leija talks about whether or not to work out twice in a dayEpisode 1565: Should You Work Out Twice A Day by Eric Leija on Proper Workout Recovery Time & Maximizing Health BenefitsEric Leija is an Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He coaches in Austin, Texas at the Onnit Gym. He specializes in kettlebell training courses but also incorporates other training tools and methods into his routines to get the most out of every session. He's been coaching for over three years but has been working out and living a fit lifestyle for over 12 years. The original post is located here: https://www.ericleija.com/should-you-work-out-twice-a-day/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2021 • 9min
1564: How To Have More Energy, In 6 Steps by Elly McGuinness on Holistic Healthcare for Better Living
Elly McGuinness tells you how to up your energy in 6 stepsEpisode 1564: How To Have More Energy, In 6 Steps by Elly McGuinness on Holistic Healthcare for Better LivingElly is a holistic health coach, online fitness coach and author who believes that food is medicine and knows that your results come from what you do most of the time, not some of the time. While she leans towards natural medicine, she recognizes that an integrative approach is often the most positive way forward. She helps clients take control of adrenal fatigue, depression, insomnia, stress, IBS and chronic fatigue.The original post is located here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/get-some-spring-in-your-step-5-tips-for-increasing-your-energy-levels/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2021 • 9min
1563: Why You're Wasting Your Time Doing Only Long, Slow Aerobic Workouts by Ben Greenfield on Exercising Smart
Ben Greenfield shares why you're wasting your time doing only long, slow aerobic workouts.Episode 1563: Why You're Wasting Your Time Doing Only Long, Slow Aerobic Workouts by Ben Greenfield on Exercising SmartAuthor of the New York Times Bestseller, Beyond Training, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. In 2008, Ben was nominated by the NSCA as America’s top personal trainer, and in 2013 and 2014, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness.A frequent contributor to health and wellness publications and a highly sought after speaker, Ben’s understanding of functional exercise, nutrition, and the delicate balance between performance and health has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.The original post is located here: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/fitness-articles/why-youre-wasting-your-time-doing-only-long-slow-aerobic-workouts/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2021 • 10min
1562: Going Sober: A Radical Act Of Self-Love by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Sobriety & Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about how going sober is a radical act of self-loveEpisode 1562: Going Sober: A Radical Act Of Self-Love by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Sobriety & Alcohol-Free LifestyleMelani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/going-sober-a-radical-act-of-self-love Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2021 • 11min
1561: Q&A - Working Full Time and How to Balance & Make Time for Cardio, Weight Training, and Yoga
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 1561: Q&A - Working Full Time and How to Balance & Make Time for Cardio, Weight Training, and YogaVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2021 • 10min
1560: How to Live a Non-Diet Life in a Diet Culture by Crystal Karges on Mental Health & Healthy Living
Crystal Karges talks about how to live a non-diet life in a diet cultureEpisode 1560: How to Live a Non-Diet Life in a Diet Culture by Crystal Karges on Mental Health & Healthy LivingCrystal Karges is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mama of five specializing in intuitive eating for mothers and families. She’s passionately committed to helping you and your children enjoy freedom with food as a family.She helps overwhelmed mamas ditch diet culture for good and heal their relationships with food and their bodies so they can confidently raise intuitive eaters and enjoy eating together as a family again. Because when mothers thrive, families flourish.The original post is located here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/how-to-live-a-non-diet-life-in-a-diet-culture Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dec 1, 2021 • 11min
1559: Why Mental Wellbeing Starts With Putting Your Trainers On by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Exercise for Healthy Lifestyle
Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why mental wellbeing starts with putting your trainers onEpisode 1559: Why Mental Wellbeing Starts With Putting Your Trainers On by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Exercise for Healthy LifestyleDr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive.The original post is located here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2016/10/17/why-mental-wellbeing-starts-with-putting-your-trainers-on/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2021 • 11min
1558: A Loving Nudge Toward Healthier Habits by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Healthy Habit Formation
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist offers a loving nudge toward healthier habitsEpisode 1558: A Loving Nudge Toward Healthier Habits by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Healthy Habit FormationJoshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.Support The Hope Effect for Giving Tuesday: https://www.hopeeffect.com/givingtuesday2021The original post is located here:https://www.becomingminimalist.com/healthy-habits-during-pandemic/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


