
Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, author... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 541 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & FitnessNutrition | |||

In this fascinating episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa Spina is joined by Dr. Anthony Ricci, lead author of the International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand on nutrition and weight cutting in combat sports.
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In this episode, Vanessa sits down with bestselling author, nurse practitioner, and Everyday Wellness host Cynthia Thurlow to discuss why women who enter perimenopause with more muscle and better metabolic health often experience a smoother transitio... more
Protein-sparing modified fasting (PSMF) has been used for decades as one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for rapid fat loss while preserving lean muscle. But how does it actually work, and who is it best suited for?
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Vanessa made an episode about the fasting and completely misconstrued the facts.
Takes forever to get to show!! Can’t always fast forward, adds and rambling for 10 min is too long.
Vanessa is smart and well studied making her recommendations backed by science. I do wish she would provide links to the studies mentioned (e.g., Lucy Burns study) in her recent episode
Vanessa has the best guests and information available for anyone following a keto or lower carb diet. She has such a talent for explaining studies in layman’s terms. I never write reviews but listening to her podcast Thai morning (PSMF) I just got so much out of it.
Thanks, Vanessa 🙏🏻😎
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This show centers on protein's role in fat loss, metabolic health, and aging, with a strong emphasis on evidence from science to practical application. Episodes frequently feature researchers and practitioners who discuss high-protein strategies, resistance training, and protein-sparing approaches like PSMF, often tying insights to real-world coaching and listener outcomes. A notable pattern is combining rigorous scientific context with personal anecdotes and product promotions tied to the host's brand, helping listeners translate complex studies into actionable plans. The format stands out for its female-focused health lens, long-run metabolic health discussions, and a consistent push toward sustainable, muscle-preserving fat loss for midl... more
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