Tired of feeling off and not knowing why? This episode is for YOU.

Hormone shifts during perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster — weight gain, brain fog, low energy, mood swings. But the good news? You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.

🎙️ On this week’s episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sat down with Anastasi Bennett, a Perimenopause Health Coach who’s changing the game for women 35+.

We talk real strategies for:
✅ Balancing your hormones naturally
✅ Nutrition that supports energy and weight loss
✅ Training smart through hormonal shifts
✅ Why so many women are misdiagnosed
✅ The power of reclaiming your body

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or confused by all the “menopause” noise online…this is your roadmap.

💬 What symptom hit you the hardest during perimenopause?
💪 Have you adjusted your workouts or diet as your hormones changed?
💡 What’s one thing you WISH more people knew about this life phase?

👇 Drop a comment — we want to hear your story.

🎧 Now streaming on YouTube and all major audio platforms.

00:00 – The Cardio Myth & Women’s Mental Health Needs
00:56 – Meet Anastasia: From Athlete to Perimenopause Coach
02:38 – Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: The Start of Her Hormone Awakening
05:07 – Why Coaching Women Requires a Whole New Approach
06:11 – The First Red Flags: Rage, Anxiety, Panic Attacks
08:35 – Low Testosterone, Muscle Loss & Mystery Symptoms
11:01 – Why Women Miss the Signs of Perimenopause
17:38 – Top Nutrition Mistakes in Women 35+
27:50 – Workouts Aren’t for Weight Loss—They’re for Longevity
33:14 – Supplements That Actually Support Perimenopausal Women

#PerimenopauseSupport #HormoneHealth #WomenOver40 #FunctionalMedicine #WeightLossOver40 #MenopauseNutrition #PerimenopauseFitness #WomensHealthPodcast #FirstOptimal #LongevityLifestyle #HighPerformanceWomen #BiohackingForHer #HormoneBalance #MidlifeWomen

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✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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Struggling with stubborn weight, low energy, or mood swings during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone—and there is a better way. 💪

In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, host Joe dives deep with certified health coach Jane Burnette, a 1st Optimal Coaching Partner who specializes in guiding women through midlife transitions with evidence-based strategies that address hormone imbalance, fatigue, sleep issues, and metabolic slowdown.

Jane shares her personal journey through perimenopause and how it fueled her mission to help other women reclaim their health, strength, and sanity. From tackling insulin resistance and protein deficiencies to using food tracking for education—not punishment—you’ll walk away with real-world tactics you can start using TODAY.

🌱 Key topics covered:

• How hormone imbalances sabotage weight loss (even if you're eating “healthy”)
• The surprising truth about calorie tracking and under-reporting
• Why midlife women need MORE protein—not less
• Natural vs. medical hormone therapy options
• Steps, movement, and realistic exercise goals that lower stress and build energy
• Using tools like food sensitivity and GI testing to uncover hidden obstacles
• How GLP-1 meds fit into a personalized health strategy (and when they don’t)
• Real talk: aging is not a diagnosis. Get empowered with better data and better support.
  
  👉 Whether you're in your 40s or 50s, burned out and under-recovered, or just want a smarter strategy for your changing body, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take back control.
  
  🔍 Looking for a coach who understands midlife women? Learn more about working with Jane at https://healthcoachjane.com
  
  🧬 Curious about lab testing, hormone therapy, or GI health? Learn how Jane partners with the clinical team at 1st Optimal to bring medical-grade testing, HRT, and diagnostics directly to her clients: https://1stoptimal.com
  
  📌 Subscribe for more expert-led conversations on hormone health, performance coaching, and longevity.
  
  #Perimenopause #MenopauseSupport #HormoneImbalance #MidlifeWomen #StubbornFat #WomensHealth #HealthCoach #1stOptimal #JaneBernett #GLP1 #ProteinGoals #HRT #FunctionalMedicine #FatLossOver40 #MetabolicHealth

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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🎙️ Unlocking Peak Performance with Dr. Michael MacPherson | 1st Optimal Podcast

Join us on the latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast as we delve into the science and application of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training with renowned sport scientist Dr. Michael MacPherson, PhD, CSCS. With a rich background in health sciences and sports medicine, Dr. MacPherson brings a wealth of knowledge on optimizing athletic performance and recovery.

In This Episode:
- Understanding BFR Training: Explore how BFR enhances muscle strength, mobility, and functionality.
- Physiological Benefits: Learn about the upregulation of VEGF, HIF-1α, PGC-1α, and eNOS, and their roles in angiogenesis and muscle recovery .
- Pain Reduction: Discover how BFR can reduce pain perception during exercise, offering a hypoalgesic effect beneficial for rehabilitation .
- Integration with Peptide Therapies: Discuss the synergistic effects of combining BFR with peptide therapies offered by 1st Optimal.
- Enhancing Explosive Training: Insights into how BFR can be incorporated into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to boost aerobic and anaerobic performance .
- Foot and Ankle Mobility: Techniques to improve lower limb mobility and prevent injuries.
- Dr. MacPherson also shares insights from his eBook, The Clinician’s Guide to Blood Flow Restriction Training, which compiles over 130 peer-reviewed studies on BFR .

About Dr. Michael MacPherson: Dr. MacPherson is a leading expert in BFR training, with extensive experience in sports medicine and health sciences. He is dedicated to advancing athletic performance through evidence-based practices.

Connect with Dr. MacPherson:

LinkedIn: Dr. Michael MacPherson

Instagram: @dr_macpherson2

Subscribe to the 1st Optimal Podcast for more expert discussions on health, performance, and recovery.

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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What does it really take to think, live, and perform like an Olympian?

In this powerful episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Jake Herbert — Olympic wrestler, NCAA champion, and mindset coach — to unpack the high-performance habits, mental frameworks, and daily disciplines that helped him reach the world’s biggest stage.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a father, a competitive athlete, or someone who simply wants to level up in life, this episode dives deep into the mindset of a champion — and how to apply it to every area of your life: health, business, faith, and family.

✅ Topics Covered:
- How to develop an Olympic mindset in everyday life
- Mental toughness strategies for high performers
- Why most people fail to achieve their potential — and how to break through
- The link between faith, identity, and performance
- How to win at life without losing your soul, health, or relationships
- Real tactics for building mental resilience in business and family life

🎧 If you're searching for:
- champion mindset
- peak performance habits
- mental toughness strategies
- Olympic athlete training mindset
- how to win in business and life
- faith-based personal growth
…then this episode was made for you.

🔗 Links & Resources:
Learn more at 1stOptimal.com – Your hub for high-performance health, hormone optimization, and longevity

Connect with Jake Herbert on IG: @JakeHerbert84

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

➡️ Learn More & Get Started at https://1stoptimal.com
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We’re thrilled to welcome Nathalia Melo — Ms. Olympia Champion and leading women’s health expert — to the latest episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast! 🔥

In this powerful conversation, Nathalia breaks down a holistic approach to women's health, covering everything from:

👉 Science-backed fitness and training strategies for real women
👉 Navigating hormonal shifts and metabolism in your 30s, 40s & beyond
👉 The critical role of mental health counseling and emotional resilience
👉 Smart, sustainable nutrition plans tailored to women’s bodies
👉 Her own evolution as an athlete, mother, and mentor to high-performing women

This episode is a must-listen for women looking to optimize health, confidence, and longevity — whether you're chasing your next PR or just want to feel amazing in your body again. 💥

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we dive into an unfiltered conversation with our guest Kolton Lukes who shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to serving in the military and becoming a respected coach and voice in the health and fitness space—all while navigating life with cerebral palsy. The group also tackles some of today’s most controversial health topics, social media misinformation, and the rise of influencer culture.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Anime sweatshirt story
2:00 – Guest’s backstory: childhood, emancipation, military service
5:45 – Living with cerebral palsy and adapting training
10:30 – Bodybuilding, scapular limitations, leg training hacks
17:30 – How training helped manage cerebral palsy symptoms
21:10 – The choice to stop bodybuilding professionally
24:00 – Sharing the story to inspire others
27:20 – The fine line between motivation and self-comparison
31:10 – The truth about social media influence and misinformation
33:00 – High meat, carnivore cults & dangerous health trends
39:30 – Joey Swoll, fitness call-outs, and the danger of doxxing
44:50 – The good, bad, and ugly of influencer accountability
49:00 – Rage-baiting vs. constructive criticism in content
52:00 – Importance of correcting misinformation publicly
54:30 – Wildest hate comments & being called “a ginger”
58:10 – Why people emotionally defend misinformation
1:00:00 – RFK Jr. and food regulation myths
1:05:00 – The truth about Red 40 and food dyes
1:10:30 – Hyperpalatable foods, insulin, and obesity
1:14:50 – Occupational activity collapse over 50 years
1:19:00 – Kids, movement, and modern challenges
1:23:00 – Wrapping up: Final thoughts on staying accountable
1:25:00 – Closing words & next episodes tease

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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Adam Lamb ( @Adamlamb33 ) on Testosterone, Parenting, Performance, and Purpose

00:00 - Intro: Misconceptions about Low Testosterone & Alpha Males
01:35 - Morning chat: Germs from Jiu-Jitsu & Gross Realities of Grappling
04:20 - Chest Hair, Beards & BJJ: Mediterranean Grappling Culture
06:15 - Meet Adam Lamb: From Michigan to Nationwide Telehealth
07:45 - Adam’s Personal Low T Story at Age 20
10:40 - Discovering TRT & Learning the Hormone Optimization World
13:30 - Launching a Concierge TRT Service → Renew Life RX
16:00 - Scaling the Business, Investor Support & Telehealth Expansion
18:10 - Partnering with Tony Robbins & Life Force, Advising LifeMD
20:00 - Redefining "Manliness" & Low T in Elite Combat Athletes
22:45 - Brain Injuries & Testosterone Decline in Fighters
24:40 - Why Baseline Labs in Young Men Matter
26:00 - Environmental Factors & Endocrine Disruptors Affecting T Levels
27:55 - The Modern Young Man's Hormone Crisis
29:15 - SARMs, Peptides & The Misguided Search for Quick Fixes
31:30 - LeBron’s T Levels vs. The Average Teen: Genetics & Peak Potential
33:05 - Lifestyle Before Hormones: Building Health in Young Athletes
35:10 - Teenage Sedentary Habits & Gaming Culture’s Impact
37:00 - Parenting, Activity, and Modeling a Healthy Lifestyle
39:00 - PE is Not What It Used To Be (And Neither is Youth Fitness)
41:20 - Parenting Kids with Different Interests (Band vs. Jiu-Jitsu)
43:10 - Why Daily Family Movement & Physical Habits Matter
45:25 - Spikeball, Cold Plunges & Teens Choosing Activity
47:10 - Obesity, Confidence & Life Quality in Youth
49:15 - Nate Diaz, Single Moms, and the Nutrition Gap
51:10 - Fueling Performance in Undernourished Elite Athletes
53:00 - Hormones & Nutrient Deficiencies in Top Fighters
54:50 - What To Do When a 20-Year-Old Has Low T
57:15 - The Role of Blood Work & Genetic Testing
58:45 - Nutrient Deficiencies, Gary Brecka, and Custom Nutrition
1:00:00 - Do You Have To Be on TRT Forever? Addressing the Fear
1:02:10 - Adam’s Story: On TRT Since 20 & Still Had Kids
1:04:25 - Protocols to Restore Fertility While on TRT
1:06:10 - Medical Community Misunderstandings & Hormone Myths
1:08:30 - Plant-Ba

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✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode, the group engages in an insightful discussion with guest Edin Sehovic @evidencenutrition and @Scientificsnitch covering a wide range of topics related to nutrition, scientific literacy, and debunking common health myths. They dive into misconceptions about fiber intake, diabetes, cholesterol, and food safety while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in scientific research.

Key Discussion Points:

[00:00] Introduction & Icebreaker: Discussing Names & Online Identities
[04:10] High Fiber Diets & Nutrition Breakdown
[08:20] Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis & Personal Health Challenges
[12:30] Debunking Nutrition Myths: Fiber, Blood Sugar, and Low-Carb Foods
[16:40] Understanding Type 1 Diabetes & Blood Sugar Regulation
[20:50] Dietary Cholesterol & Blood Cholesterol Relationship
[25:00] The Raw Milk Debate & Food Safety Concerns
[30:10] Organic Foods, Pesticides, and Nutritional Value Discussion
[34:40] Misconceptions About Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Finished Beef
[40:00] Supplements Industry & Misinformation in the Market
[45:30] Importance of Science-Based Education & Addressing Misinformation
[50:00] Critical Thinking in Research & Literature Interpretation
Understanding how to read and interpret scientific studies.
Why some research findings get taken out of context and misrepresented.
Final thoughts on how to apply scientific knowledge in everyday health decisions.

Conclusion & Key Takeaways:

Fiber is an essential nutrient, but the quality and source matter.
Blood sugar regulation is complex, and diabetes misconceptions persist.
Cholesterol absorption is influenced by many factors, including genetics.
Raw milk carries health risks and does not cure lactose intolerance.
Organic food is not necessarily superior to conventionally grown food.
Grass-fed and grain-finished beef differences are often overstated.
The supplement industry thrives on misinformation—critical thinking is key.
Scientific literacy and research interpretation are essential for making informed decisions.

Final Thoughts:

This episode provides a science-backed, no-nonsense loo

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🧑‍⚕️ 1st Optimal helps women and men optimize their health through personalized treatment plans that integrate lifestyle, exercise, supplementation, nutrition, and medications. As a cutting-edge telehealth platform specializing in functional medicine, we offer tailored hormone therapy, precision weight management, and performance-driven care—all designed to help you thrive from home.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

➡️ Learn More & Get Started at https://1stoptimal.com
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