Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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

3175: 4 Ways to Develop Discipline in Your Daily Life by Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit on Discipline and Daily Habits

November 2, 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 3175: Julianna Poplin offers a clear, compassionate guide to building self-discipline through intentional goal-setting, understanding personal motivations, cultivating supportive habits, and removing distractions. Her practical strategies help shift discipline from a burden i...
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3174: A Quirky Mindfulness Practice Inspired By Japanese Train Conductors by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch

November 2, 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 3174: Anthony Ongaro introduces a surprisingly effective mindfulness technique borrowed from Japanese train conductors that can sharpen your focus and help you reclaim your attention in everyday moments. By combining small physical gestures with verbal cues, this practice can...
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3173: Consumed by Food? 6 Lessons on Overcoming Disordered Eating by Jenn Hand with Tiny Buddha on Healing Your Relationship with Food

November 1, 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 3173: Jenn Hand shares six hard-earned lessons from her years of battling disordered eating, revealing how food obsession often mirrors deeper emotional struggles. Through honesty and insight, she shows how embracing imperfection, self-compassion, and inner awareness can tran...
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3172: How Does Stress Affect How We Age? How to Slow Aging and Stay Young on Managing Stress and Supporting Healthy Aging

October 31, 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 3172: Dr. Neal Malik explains how toxic stress accelerates the aging process by driving inflammation and keeping the body in a constant state of fight-or-flight. He breaks down the difference between good and harmful stress, and shares simple, science-backed strategies, like ...
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3171: [Part 2] Become A Jedi: How the Force Can Help You Get in Shape by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness and Motivation

October 30, 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 3171: Steve Kamb draws powerful parallels between the Jedi path and lasting fitness transformation, warning against shortcuts like diet fads and gimmicks that lure people to the "Dark Side." With humor and tough love, he lays out a Jedi-worthy mindset: lifelong commitment, co...
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3170: [Part 1] Become A Jedi: How the Force Can Help You Get in Shape by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness and Motivation

October 29, 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 3170: Steve Kamb delivers a fun, Star Wars-inspired guide to getting in shape by urging you to "unlearn what you have learned" about fitness myths, emphasizing the importance of finding a mentor, and showing how every part of your life, diet, sleep, and exercise, is interconn...
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3169: Autopilot Achievement: How to Turn Your Goals Into Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Habits and Goal Setting

October 28, 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 3169: Leo Babauta reveals how lasting achievement stems not from constant willpower, but from designing daily habits that put your goals on autopilot. By focusing on one habit at a time, like daily running or budgeting, you can reduce the mental burden of goal-setting and bui...
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3168: The Decision To Change by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Choosing Growth Over Comfort

October 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 3168: Ross Enamait challenges the common narrative that change must be gradual, arguing that true transformation begins with a single, decisive moment. By taking full responsibility and eliminating excuses, he shows how anyone can rewrite their story through action, not somed...
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3167: 7 Reasons To Sleep Naked by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Get Better Sleep

October 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 3167: Melani Schweder explores the surprising health and wellness benefits of sleeping naked, from boosting sleep quality and balancing hormones to improving skin health and emotional intimacy. Her holistic perspective blends science and self-care, encouraging a simple nightl...
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3166: 7 Reasons You Should Ritualize Your Life by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Living With More Intention Each Day

October 26, 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 3166: Ali shares a heartfelt reflection on the quiet power of rituals and how they help transform ordinary life into something meaningful and memorable. By weaving intention into repeated actions, we gain structure, joy, and a deeper sense of connection, both with ourselves a...
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3165: Is Sitting Really the New Smoking by Dr. Jenny Brockis on The Hidden Risks of a Sedentary Life

October 25, 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 3165: Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how prolonged sitting drastically affects physical and mental wellbeing, equating its risks to smoking. She offers science-backed strategies to reduce sedentary behavior, empowering listeners to improve focus, productivity, and long-term healt...
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3164: How to Control High Blood Pressure or Hypertension with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes on Simple Habits for a Healthier Heart

October 24, 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 3164: Dr. Neal Malik shares practical and research-backed advice for managing high blood pressure, especially when genetics are at play. Learn how simple lifestyle adjustments, like reducing sodium, increasing potassium, and incorporating HIIT workouts, can significantly impr...
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3163: Should You Eat After A Workout by Eric Leija on Post-Workout Nutrition Made Simple

October 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 3163: Eric Leija breaks down the science and practicality of post-workout nutrition, explaining how the right meal timing and food combinations can accelerate recovery, boost performance, and support long-term muscle growth. He offers a balanced approach that dismisses outdat...
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3162: Rainy Day Savings by Rachel Trotta on Preparing for Tough Seasons

October 22, 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 3162: Rachel Trotta draws a powerful parallel between financial and physical preparedness, showing how consistent habits act as “savings” for life’s inevitable setbacks. Whether it’s disrupted sleep, illness, or a sudden change in routine, maintaining a strong foundation of e...
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3161: [Part 2] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

October 21, 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 3161: Kylee Lessard invites readers to embrace mindful eating as a balance between nourishment and joy, showing that awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion can transform even a decadent burrito into a meaningful experience. By savoring flavors, checking in with hunger cues...
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3160: [Part 1] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

October 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 3160: Kylee Lessard explores the emotional tug-of-war between loving and fearing food, revealing how mindful eating helped her release guilt and rediscover joy in simple pleasures, like savoring a burrito without regret. Her reflections highlight the power of slowing down, tu...
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3159: Gratitude Plays a Role in Your Health and Wealth by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

October 19, 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 3159: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock reveal how cultivating gratitude can elevate both your financial and personal life. Through consistent appreciation for what you already have, they show how gratitude fosters a mindset of abundance that improves emotional health, strengthens...
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3158: The Diderot Effect: How Buying Fuels Itself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Breaking the Buy-More Cycle

October 19, 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 3158: Paula Pant explores how a single purchase can spark a cascade of new spending through the Diderot Effect, our tendency to seek harmony among our possessions. She reveals how this subtle psychological loop quietly drives consumerism and offers practical ways to break fre...
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3157: Macronutrient Madness: What’s In Your Bucket by Roger Lawson of RogLaw Fitness on Understanding Your Nutrition Mix

October 18, 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 3157: Rog Law uses a playful “bucket” analogy to demystify macronutrients, showing how proteins, fats, and carbs fill your daily energy container. By understanding how each “bucket” contributes to your goals, you can make smarter food choices, fuel performance, and build a mo...
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3156: Could I Survive on a Limited Diet for Years or Decades? on Simplicity vs. Variety in Nutrition

October 17, 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 3156: Dr. Neal Malik explains that consistently eating the same healthy foods, like eggs, spinach, mozzarella, chicken, and yam, can make daily nutrition simpler and support weight management by reducing decision fatigue. Still, he emphasizes that long-term health depends on ...
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