In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Casie Leigh Shepherd, a former Division I basketball player, IFBB Women’s Physique Pro, and now a powerhouse in integrative hormone and performance coaching.
Together they discuss the latest trends in hormone optimization, gut health, and performance medicine—before diving into Casie’s powerful journey through elite athletics, personal health challenges, and her evolution into a root-cause health practitioner.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or simply someone seeking real answers about your hormones, watch to learn what it takes to build a truly optimal body—from the inside out.
00:00 - Casie's Health Crash After Turning Pro
01:12 - From D1 Athlete to IFBB Physique Pro
02:06 - Growing Up Through Sports and Struggles
06:52 - The Link Between Medication, Puberty, and Performance
13:24 - First Bodybuilding Show & Gut Health Struggles
20:56 - Why Casie Left Competition Coaching
21:26 - Test, Don’t Guess: Her Approach to Testing
31:57 - Gut Health Myths & Probiotic Pitfalls
38:32 - How Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Reveals Hidden Imbalances
46:17 - Hidden Dangers of Heavy Metals & Detox Insights
🧑⚕️ 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.
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✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements
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