Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more!

Episodes

July 14, 2025 70 mins

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In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa Spina sits down with one of the world’s leading experts in sports nutrition and metabolism — Dr. Mike Ormsbee. With over 200 pe...

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This powerful solo episode recaps the most jaw-dropping insights from Vanessa’s recent conversation with Dr. Arny Ferrando—one of the world’s leading experts on human...

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In this powerhouse episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa Spina sits down with legendary muscle metabolism researcher

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    In this solo episode, Vanessa recaps her conversation with Dr. Eric Ravussin—one of the world’s foremost experts in metabolism, fat loss, and caloric restriction, aut...

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    Today’s episode features world-renowned metabolism expert Dr. Eric Ravussin, whose groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of energy balance, calorie restriction, and long-term fat loss. Dr. Ravussin shares key insights from decades of clinical research on how the body a...

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    In this powerful episode, Vanessa Spina sits recaps the TOP takeaways and insights from her interview with collagen researcher Dr. Shiloah Kviatkovsky to uncover the truth about collagen, joint health, and fat loss for women. She breaks down the science of how collagen peptides impact connective tissue r...

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    In this empowering episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Shiloah Kviatkovsky, a leading researcher in collagen supplementation, protein metabolism, and connective tissue health. Together they unpack what actually works when it comes to optimiz...

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    In this solo episode, Vanessa breaks down her incredible interview with Christopher Barakat—researcher, physique coach, and educator—whose work is redefining what we know about body recomposition, resistance training, and maximizing hypertrophy.

    Christopher was the first to publish a scientific paper using the term body recomposition, and his evidence-based approach is helping people break free from outd...

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    Today’s episode is a powerhouse conversation with researcher, coach, and educator Christopher Barakat. We dive deep into the science of body recomposition—yes, building muscle and losing fat at the same time is absolutely possible—and Chris breaks down exactly how to do it with the ri...

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    In this solo Friday recap, Vanessa breaks down her powerful interview with protein researcher and supplement industry expert, Dr. Chris Lockwood. Discover why only ~10% of your protein intake actually builds muscle, the real differences between plant and animal proteins, and why protein quality matters ...

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    In this eye-opening episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Lockwood, PhD—a renowned sports nutrition scientist, industry expert, and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Journal—to break down why not all protein is created equal

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    In this episode, Vanessa breaks down a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Metabolism (June 2025), revealing what actually happens when ...

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    In this powerful episode, Vanessa sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel, expert pharmacist, researcher, and author of The Glutathione Revolution, to unpack why glutathione is known as the master antioxidant—and how boosting your levels can transform your health, metab...

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    In this Friday solo science episode, Vanessa breaks down a brand-new 2025 randomized controlled trial looking at fasted vs. fed resistance training in women. The study...

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    In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Vanessa Spina answers your most frequently asked questions on everything from postpartum weight loss to carb cycling, protein over 60, keto while trying to conceive, PFAs in clothing, and more. This episode is packed with evidence-based insights and practical strategies to help you burn fat, opt...

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    This Friday’s episode is a detailed solo recap of my interview with world-renowned protein researcher Dr. Stuart Phillips. In this science-packed conversation, we bust...

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    In this episode, Vanessa Spina speaks with Dr. Stuart Phillips, a leading expert in muscle physiology and protein metabolism from McMaster University. They discuss common myths in women’s fitness, the latest research on protein requirements, and practical strategies for building muscle at any age.

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    In this solo episode, Vanessa dives into the top protein foods for burning fat, boosting metabolism, and building lean muscle.

    Discover why pr...

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    In this episode, I sit down with Julia Mitchell to explore the principles of muscle-centric medicine and the critical role muscle plays in overall health, longevity, and body composition. We discuss practical strategies for achieving your fitness goals, from optimizing protein intake to structuring your day ...

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    In this myth-busting solo episode, Vanessa recaps her powerful conversation with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple — a leading resear...

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