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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 interview nutritionist Thomas DeLauer, who specializes in cognitive nutrition and performance. Thomas shares his journey from corporate healthcare to nutrition advocacy, emphasizing ... more

In this episode of the Optimal Body podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. They explain that while muscle mass peaks around age 25 and gradually declines, sar... more

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doctors of Physical Therapy Doc Jen and Doctor Dom sit down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield, founder of the Sharpe Method. Dr. Whitfield shares his expertise on breast implant ill... more

In this empowering episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom tackle the realities of aging head-on with research-backed insights. They debunk common fears around MRI findings like disc bulges and osteoarthritis, explaining—using res... more

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Jake Grez
Nurse Jake, travel nurse
Nurse Jake (travel nurse)
Episode: 472 | Impact of Sarcopenia: The Muscle You Didn't Know You Were Losing
Dr. Robert Whitfield
Board-certified plastic surgeon; founder of the Sharpe Method; expert on breast implant illness and biologic recovery
Sharpe Method / Plastic Surgeon
Episode: 471 | Understanding Breast Implants Illness and Explant Considerations with Dr Robert Whitfield
Dr. Courtney Conley
Head of patient care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance; founder of Gait Happens
Gait Happens; Total Health Solutions
Episode: 469 | The Importance of Walking on Foot & Overall Health with Dr. Courtney Conley
Shannon Algeo
American and Irish writer based in California; psychotherapist, researcher, and co-founder of We Human
We Human; author of The Power in Your Hands; educator on digital liberation
Episode: 467 | Free Yourself From Technology Attachment And Rediscover Human Intelligence with Shannon Algeo
Vikash Sharma
Running performance and rehab expert
Running for Life Education; PerfectStridePT
Episode: 465 | Improve Your Running Form and Reduce Common Pain with Physical Therapist Vikash Sharma
Jake Rez
Travel nurse known as Nurse Jake
Nurse Jake (travel nursing circuit)
Episode: 464 | Doc Jen Hurt Her Back Deadlifting! What She Did for Her Back Pain and Sciatic Pain
Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
Medical professional focusing on sustainable weight loss, longevity, and proactive health care
The Gajer Practice
Episode: 463 | Navigating Peptides, GLP-1, and Weight Loss during Hormonal Shifts in Perimenopause with Dr Aleksandra Gajer
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

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Doc Jen
Host of The Optimal Body Podcast; Doctor of Physical Therapy; co-host with Dr. Dom
Dr. Dom
Co-host of The Optimal Body Podcast; Doctor of Physical Therapy

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 724 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 States8 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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    5
    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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    3
    Anne1492
    United States3 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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    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    HealthyPhit
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable PT guidance and clear explanations.
Guests and topics are relevant to movement, aging, and pain management.
Some criticisms note product placement or sponsor integrations can feel heavy at times.

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471 | Understanding Breast Implants Illness and Explant Considerations with Dr Robert Whitfield
Q: What should women consider as a procedure rather than implants, and how do you educate patients about fat transfer versus implant-based reconstruction?
Whitfield explains the rationale for fat transfer, the importance of avoiding over grafting, and the necessity of clear patient disclosures and realistic expectations. He emphasizes using fat transfer thoughtfully, especially in cancer reconstruction, and shares his preference for objective measures like DEXA scans to guide treatment.
471 | Understanding Breast Implants Illness and Explant Considerations with Dr Robert Whitfield
Q: Do you think everyone with an implant should be considering explant in some way, given fatigue and other non-specific symptoms?
He discusses the need for personalized assessment, the role of detox pathways, genetics, and environmental exposures, and argues that while not everyone needs explant, many patients benefit from evaluating how implants may contribute to systemic symptoms and considering alternatives like fat transfer when appropriate.
471 | Understanding Breast Implants Illness and Explant Considerations with Dr Robert Whitfield
Q: So, what originally led you into so heavily focusing on breast implant illness and biologic recovery?
Dr. Whitfield explains his long career in cancer reconstruction and how experiences with mastectomy and tissue-based reconstructions shaped his approach, ultimately leading him to focus on implant-related illness and biologic recovery as a way to help patients avoid restrictive, implant-centered outcomes.
467 | Free Yourself From Technology Attachment And Rediscover Human Intelligence with Shannon Algeo
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to reclaim presence and reduce compulsive device use?
Shannon shares ideas like offline retreats, slow days, turning devices gray-scale, creating sanctuary spaces, and community-level boundary-setting to reduce dependence on devices and reclaim attentional control.
464 | Doc Jen Hurt Her Back Deadlifting! What She Did for Her Back Pain and Sciatic Pain
Q: What happened during the deadlift that led to the discomfort?
Jen describes a sharp zing through the back and down the leg, likely involving sensitivity in the lower back. She emphasizes that poor sleep, stress, and rushing through the lift contributed, and that she chose to adjust rather than push through pain.

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

A practical, movement-focused show hosted by Doc Jen and Dr. Dom that translates PT principles into everyday body maintenance. Episodes consistently explore topics like safe strength training, gait and foot health, aging and independence, and strategies to prevent or rehabilitate common pains. Guests range from physical therapists and surgeons to gait specialists and wellness coaches, offering evidence-informed guidance, real-world tips, and product or program resources. The format favors approachable explanations, actionable at-home exercises, and pragmatic perspective on technology, footwear, and longevity. This mix makes the show valuable for listeners who want to move better, stay independent with age, and understand how to apply PT ins... more

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2. Dr. Robert Whitfield
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5. Vikash Sharma
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