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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore foot health, focusing on flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and bunions. They explain the three types of flat feet and emphasize treating symptoms over appearance. The hosts highl... more

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Dr. Kelsey Barr, a physical therapist specializing in chronic pain and fall prevention. Kelsey shares her journey from fitness to PT, inspired by working with elderly patient... more

In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the benefits of toe spacers for foot health. They discuss how these simple, affordable devices help counteract toe crowding caused by modern footw... more

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, welcome physiotherapist Will Harlow, who specializes in helping people over 50 maintain independence and achieve movement longevity. Will shares hi... more

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Kelsey Barr
Physical therapist in Tampa, specializing in chronic pain and fall prevention education
Independent practitioner, fall prevention program creator
Episode: 461 | Real Talk about Balance Training and Fall Prevention with Physical Therapist Kelsey Bahr
Will Harlow
Physiotherapist focused on aging and independence
HT Physio
Episode: 459 | Recipe to Movement Longevity | Staying Strong & Mobile As We Age with Physiotherapist, Will Harlow
Dr. Nathan Bryan
internationally recognized leader in nitric oxide biochemistry and molecular medicine
Bryan Therapeutics
Episode: 457 | Nitric Oxide: The Molecule of Life for Health, Aging & Longevity with Dr. Nathan Bryan
Katie Duke
Nurse with 20+ years experience
Nurse
Episode: 456 | The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Your Joints and Tendons Suddenly Feel 10 Years Older
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain scientist, assistant clinical professor at UCSF, author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
UCSF; Stanford collaboration; author
Episode: 455 | The Recipe to Relieve Chronic Pain with Dr Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
Obesity medicine specialist with board certifications in obesity medicine and lipidology
Independent physician; obesity medicine expert
Episode: 453 | GLP-1 Benefits: The Facts and Myths for Obesity, Weight Loss, and Beyond with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Thoryn Stephens
Scientist, researcher and entrepreneur; founder of Brain One
Brain One
Episode: 451 | How Can A.I. Help Train My Brain and Create Healthy Habits as I Age with Thoryn Stephens
Jennifer Gularson
A nationally respected expert in women's midlife health and hormone therapy.
Osteopathic Center for Healing
Episode: 449 | Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson
Gabriela Rosa
Harvard Awarded Scholar, Fertility Specialist, and founder of the Rosa Institute
Rosa Institute
Episode: 447 | Getting To The Real Causes of Fertility Struggles with Gabriela Rosa

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 721 ratings
  • Osteopenia Precautions

    I truly enjoy listening to both of you and have just only recently discovered your podcast as I am entering into bone density exercises. Are there exercise exercises however, that you can recommend that are not harmful to the pelvic floor for those of us who find it painful from doing heel drops or jump jumping, etc.?

    Grace

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    Enneagram 8
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!! Always interesting and pertaining subjects!

    You guys are awesome and super clear! Very well explained to understand the physiology and the best positions for optimize movement or bringing more awareness on mobility or exercises. You helped me better understand and go through my arthritis over the last years. I was diagnosed with an Ankylosis spondylitis for the last 10 years. Following you from Montreal, Canada.

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    Gjuneau
    Canada2 years ago
  • Too many quacks

    This couple has some good information in their area of expertise, physical movement, but they check their science brains at the door when they give a platform to quacks with no scientific validity. Promoting the ideas of eugenicists like Weston A. Price—a man trained in the 1800s before many of the tenets of science were established—and marketers with a wonder product to sell that will cure cavities or nearsightedness makes me doubt their own intentions. I now question their ability or interest ... more

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    Anne1492
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    I have found this podcast and amazing team at the right time for me! I am 35 and have lived with hip osteoarthritis for 17 years. I’m really hoping to get to a better place with this condition, so I can live a more comfortable and full life! I have already learned so much and I just started binge consuming a few days ago! Thanks for your help and expertise!

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    seren ity
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    It was an honor to be a guest on this podcast a while back. But I started back listening to podcasts recently and just have to say…I loved episode 327. Great information and NOT what you typically hear/see on social media. Thank you for this.

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    HealthyPhit
    United States3 years ago

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Content is empowering and informative, often helping listeners improve daily function.
Listeners praise the clear explanations of physiology and practical movement tips.
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455 | The Recipe to Relieve Chronic Pain with Dr Rachel Zoffness
Q: What made you want to get into pain management and dive into pain science?
She was drawn to pain science after recognizing the gap between education and real-world pain experiences; she pursued a deep, decades-long study to transform how pain is understood and treated, becoming a clinician-educator focused on practical, accessible pain neuroscience.
453 | GLP-1 Benefits: The Facts and Myths for Obesity, Weight Loss, and Beyond with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Q: What evidence beyond weight loss exists for GLP-1 medications?
Beyond weight loss, GLP-1 drugs may reduce cardiovascular risk, improve certain autoimmune conditions, and potentially affect sleep apnea and osteoarthritis, with ongoing research to clarify how much of these benefits are independent of weight loss.
453 | GLP-1 Benefits: The Facts and Myths for Obesity, Weight Loss, and Beyond with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Q: Is this a first-line option before considering bariatric surgery?
For many patients, these medications can reduce weight substantially and may delay or reduce the need for surgery, but the long-term approach is to use a combination of medical therapy, lifestyle changes, and when appropriate, surgical options as part of a chronic disease management plan.
453 | GLP-1 Benefits: The Facts and Myths for Obesity, Weight Loss, and Beyond with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Q: What is GLP-1 and how does it work in the body?
GLP-1 is an incretin hormone that enhances insulin response and, when pharmacologically targeted, can significantly influence appetite and satiety by acting on brain pathways; over time, higher-dose versions have shown greater weight loss and broader metabolic effects.
449 | Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson
Q: What are some red flags someone should watch out for regarding their hormone replacement therapy?
Being dismissed by a practitioner or receiving a cookie cutter treatment without options can be warning signs.

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What is The Optimal Body about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers practical, evidence-based guidance on movement, pain, and healthy aging through conversations with expert guests and practical demonstrations. Episodes frequently cover topics like balance training, chronic pain, musculoskeletal health, and evidence-based exercise strategies, often blending clinical insights with real-world tips. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex biology, actionable movement recommendations, and the way guests are integrated to broaden understanding of health, fitness, and rehabilitation for everyday life. The format also tends to weave in sponsor and program promotions, which is common in this series. Potential listeners who want actionable PT guidance, accessible pain science, and str... more

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2. Will Harlow
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4. Katie Duke
5. Dr. Rachel Zoffness
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7. Thoryn Stephens
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