Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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...

Episodes

3074: [Part 2] 10 Reasons You’re Not Making Progress In The Gym by Jordan Syatt with RogLaw Fitness

August 6, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3074: Jordan Syatt outlines ten common but overlooked reasons why your hard work in the gym isn't translating into results. From mindset pitfalls to training missteps, his advice helps you course-correct with clarity and start progressing with purpose. Read along with the or...

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3073: [Part 1] 10 Reasons You’re Not Making Progress In The Gym by Jordan Syatt with RogLaw Fitness

August 5, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3073: Jordan Syatt reveals the top ten reasons why your gym efforts might not be translating into results, tackling everything from self-sabotaging behaviors to common training and nutrition missteps. His advice helps you recalibrate your approach for better performance, fast...

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3072: The Zen of Running, and 10 Ways to Make It Work for You by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

August 4, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3072: Leo Babauta shares how running became a form of moving meditation, helping him find peace, clarity, and joy in simplicity. Discover ten mindful practices that can transform running from a chore into a deeply rewarding and sustainable habit. Quotes to ponder: "Running ...

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3071: How To Lose Muscle While Dieting By JC Deen of JCDFitness on Nutrition Advice

August 3, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3071: JC Deen offers a strategic breakdown of how to intentionally lose muscle mass while dieting ideal for athletes in weight-class sports or anyone seeking a leaner frame. He demystifies common misconceptions and provides precise methods for reducing muscle through controll...

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3070: Staring Down the Barrel of Loss: Your Dreams, Yourself, or Someone Else by Greg Audino on Mindfulness Advice

August 3, 2025 • 9 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3070: Greg Audino reflects on the quiet devastation of losing parts of ourselves, our dreams, identities, or relationships, and the subtle grief that follows. His compassionate insight offers a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always mean moving on, but rather making sp...

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3069: Cheat Meals, Cheat Days, Cheat Lives by Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness on Healthy Discipline

August 2, 2025 • 9 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3069: Mark Fisher explores three common strategies, cheat days, cheat meals, and no-cheat approaches, to help navigate the tension between indulgence and discipline during a fat-loss journey. He urges listeners to find what works best for their own psychology while emphasizin...

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3068: What are the Best Supplements to Help Build Muscle and Improve Workout Performance

August 1, 2025 • 12 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3068: Dr. Neal shares science-backed insights on which workout supplements are truly worth considering for beginners. Learn why creatine might help, why glutamine and beta-alanine may not be worth the hype, and how whole foods often outperform supplements for improving perfor...

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3067: Food Guilt by Jessi Kneeland on Redefining Self-Care and Nutrition Advice

July 31, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3067: Jessi Kneeland unpacks the toxic roots of food guilt, revealing how fear of fatness, driven by diet culture and societal fatphobia, shapes our everyday eating decisions. By challenging the narrow definition of “healthy” eating, Kneeland urges us to redefine self-care, e...

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3066: Nutrition for Fighting Fatigue by Nadia Mazari with Ideal Nutrition on How to Improve Energy Levels

July 30, 2025 • 13 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3066: Nadia Mazari breaks down how strategic nutrition choices can help you combat daily fatigue by focusing on meal timing, micronutrient intake, and hydration. Learn how pairing carbohydrates with protein, maintaining balanced iron and magnesium levels, and reducing high-GI...

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3065: Tips for Healthy Traveling by Rachel Trotta on Focusing on Mindset, Movement, and Moderation

July 29, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3065: Rachel Trotta offers practical strategies for staying healthy while traveling without relying on guilt or extreme discipline. By focusing on mindset, movement, and moderation, she empowers readers to enjoy their trips while maintaining wellness habits that actually last...

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3064: This Journey Called Strength AND Stop Training for Weight Loss by Nia Shanks on Long-Term Fitness Motivation

July 28, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3064: Nia Shanks challenges the way we view fitness by encouraging a shift from aesthetic-focused goals to a strength-centered mindset that fosters self-respect and long-term motivation. She highlights how redefining progress through what your body can do, rather than how it ...

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3063: Become A Beast In 5 Years by Klemen Bobnar with DIY Active on Build Lasting Strength and Fitness

July 27, 2025 • 9 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3063: Klemen Bobnar challenges the illusion of instant transformation and outlines a realistic five-year plan to build lasting strength and fitness without burnout or injury. By focusing on consistency over intensity, this approach cultivates long-term physical and mental res...

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3062: It's Time for Your QBR: Quarterly Business Review by Joel of 5AM Joel on How to Manage Personal Finances

July 27, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3062: Joel shares a transformative approach to personal finance by adapting the corporate QBR (Quarterly Business Review) into a powerful tool for reviewing and managing personal wealth. His method emphasizes intentional tracking of assets, liabilities, and life events every ...

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3061: How to Lighten Up with Effective Stress Management by Dr. Jenny Brockis of Self-Care and Mindset Shifts

July 26, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3061: Dr. Jenny Brockis explains the crucial difference between everyday stress and chronic burnout, urging us to embrace stress as a performance enhancer while staying vigilant against its tipping point. She outlines practical, science-backed strategies from self-care to min...

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3060: The Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

July 25, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3060: Dr. Neal dives into the broader landscape of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), outlining its potential benefits for menopausal women, like easing hot flashes, improving sleep, and protecting against osteoporosis, while also weighing its possible risks. He also explores...

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3059: Experts Agree: Sugar Might Be as Addictive as Cocaine by Anna Schaefer and Kareem Yasin with Healthline

July 24, 2025 • 12 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3059: Anna Schaefer and Kareem Yasin delve into the science behind sugar's grip on our brains, comparing its effects to those of addictive drugs. With expert insights from neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena, they unpack why sugar cravings, withdrawal, and overconsumption are mor...

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3058: Humbled by Nature by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on How to Physically Test Yourself and Build Functional Strength

July 23, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3058: Ross Enamait reminds us that nature is the ultimate test of strength, not just physical but personal. By lifting unmeasured, awkward objects like stones and logs, we’re stripped of ego and forced to compete only with ourselves, discovering humility and real-world resili...

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3057: [Part 2] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on New Habit Formation

July 22, 2025 • 13 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3057: Eric Teplitz emphasizes that true discipline stems not from heroic willpower, but from small, repeatable actions that become second nature over time. By recognizing progress, leveraging past successes, and allowing discomfort to guide you back to purposeful habits, you ...

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3056: [Part 1] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on Consistent Action

July 21, 2025 • 11 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3056: Eric Teplitz outlines a powerful, experience-based roadmap for building self-discipline by drawing lessons from his journey training for a marathon. Through the first five of seven steps, he shows how deep personal meaning, realistic planning, consistent action, and sma...

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3055: Hormones, Stress, And Weight Loss by Dr. Monali Y Desai of If We Were Family on Outsmart Your Hormones

July 20, 2025 • 10 mins

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3055: Dr. Monali Y. Desai explains how stress-induced cortisol spikes can sabotage your weight loss goals by triggering cravings for sugary comfort foods. Learn how to outsmart your hormones with small daily habits like tea, chocolate, exercise, and mindfulness to curb stress...

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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Episodes

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3072: The Zen of Running, and 10 Ways to Make It Work for You by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

3071: How To Lose Muscle While Dieting By JC Deen of JCDFitness on Nutrition Advice

3070: Staring Down the Barrel of Loss: Your Dreams, Yourself, or Someone Else by Greg Audino on Mindfulness Advice

3069: Cheat Meals, Cheat Days, Cheat Lives by Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness on Healthy Discipline

3068: What are the Best Supplements to Help Build Muscle and Improve Workout Performance

3067: Food Guilt by Jessi Kneeland on Redefining Self-Care and Nutrition Advice

3066: Nutrition for Fighting Fatigue by Nadia Mazari with Ideal Nutrition on How to Improve Energy Levels

3065: Tips for Healthy Traveling by Rachel Trotta on Focusing on Mindset, Movement, and Moderation

3064: This Journey Called Strength AND Stop Training for Weight Loss by Nia Shanks on Long-Term Fitness Motivation

3063: Become A Beast In 5 Years by Klemen Bobnar with DIY Active on Build Lasting Strength and Fitness

3062: It's Time for Your QBR: Quarterly Business Review by Joel of 5AM Joel on How to Manage Personal Finances

3061: How to Lighten Up with Effective Stress Management by Dr. Jenny Brockis of Self-Care and Mindset Shifts

3060: The Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

3059: Experts Agree: Sugar Might Be as Addictive as Cocaine by Anna Schaefer and Kareem Yasin with Healthline

3058: Humbled by Nature by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on How to Physically Test Yourself and Build Functional Strength

3057: [Part 2] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on New Habit Formation

3056: [Part 1] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on Consistent Action

3055: Hormones, Stress, And Weight Loss by Dr. Monali Y Desai of If We Were Family on Outsmart Your Hormones

Popular Podcasts

3074: [Part 2] 10 Reasons You’re Not Making Progress In The Gym by Jordan Syatt with RogLaw Fitness

3073: [Part 1] 10 Reasons You’re Not Making Progress In The Gym by Jordan Syatt with RogLaw Fitness