In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Alejandra Ruff, longevity coach and founder of Living Well Co., shares her journey to help women live longer, healthier lives. Learn how sustainable lifestyle changes, hormone balance, and daily habits can transform your health and energy.

Tune in for:

• Tips on balancing hormones and overcoming weight-loss resistance
• Meal prep and habits to reduce chronic disease
• Strategies to “age backwards” through mindset and consistency

Learn more from Alejandra:
Website: https://living-well-co.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityhealthcoach_

#Longevity #HormonalBalance #WomensHealth #AgingWell #FunctionalMedicine

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✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
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✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
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In this video, Jillian Greaves, a functional nutrition expert specializing in women's health, shares valuable insights on how the right nutrition can unlock hormonal balance and lasting wellness. Learn practical tips on supporting your hormones and improving overall health through personalized nutrition.

Check out Jillian's website for more resources: jilliangreaves.com

Follow her on Instagram for daily tips: @jilliangreavesrd

Watch now and start your journey to better health!

#HormonalBalance #WomensHealth #FunctionalNutrition #GutHealth #NutritionTips

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren, a leading expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization, shares her personal health journey and busts common myths about hormone health. Discover actionable tips on balancing hormones, improving energy, and achieving lasting wellness.

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Learn more from Dr. Maren:

https://drchristinemaren.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drchristinemaren/

00:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Christine Maren & Functional Medicine
00:01:11 - How Dr. Christine Got Into Functional Medicine
00:02:06 - Personal Health Struggles & Discovering Functional Medicine
00:07:00 - Gut Health and Hormones: Connection Explained
00:09:37 - Perimenopause and Menopause: Symptoms to Watch For
00:11:36 - Understanding Progesterone’s Role in Women’s Health
00:51:53 - Gut Health Issues: SIBO, SEO, and Dysbiosis
00:29:06 - Histamine Issues in Perimenopause and How Gut Health Affects It
00:33:32 - The Importance of Testing: Starting with Gut Health
01:08:42 - The Role of HRT in Gut Health & Hormone Optimization

#HormoneHealth #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessJourney #HormoneOptimization #HealthTransformation

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode, we break down common fitness and wellness myths and highlight the strategies that actually work. You’ll learn practical tips, sustainable habits, and evidence-based approaches that support long-term health and performance. If you want clearer guidance on what truly moves the needle, this conversation is for you.

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Instagram: @katelyn_bliss

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:01:02 - Caitlyn's Health Journey: From Struggles to Success
00:02:25 - Overcoming the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle
00:03:41 - The Dangers of Overtraining and Underweight
00:05:10 - The Impact of Extreme Fitness Approaches
00:06:31 - Common Misconceptions in Women's Health and Fitness
00:11:23 - The Importance of Eating Enough and Avoiding Restriction
00:16:18 - Top Nutritional Gaps in Women's Health
00:27:19 - Mental Shifts in Fitness: From Overtraining to Strength Building
00:51:53 - Tips for Starting a Healthy Journey Without Overwhelm

#FitnessTips #WellnessJourney #HealthyHabits #EvidenceBasedFitness #FitnessMyths

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode, Taylor Murphy shares her expert insights on how traditional diets fail midlife women and why a hormone-centered approach is the key to lasting health. Taylor walks us through her personal journey, debunks common hormone myths, and reveals powerful strategies for resetting your metabolism, losing belly fat, and building lean muscle in your 30s and beyond.

Watch now for practical tools, mindset shifts, and hormone hacks you can start using today!

👉 Follow Taylor on Instagram: @taylord_4_

🌐 Learn more: www.taylorganglife.com

00:09:59 | The Five Pillars of Fat Loss

00:17:48 | Why Women Undereat Protein (The "Holy Grail" Macro)

00:23:49 | Protein Hacks: Sneaking in More Protein with Collagen & Baking

00:30:14 | The Second Underrated Macro: Fiber and Hormone Balance

00:34:37 | Controversial Infant Health Advice: Formulas and Whole Foods

00:45:15 | Debunking Weight Training Myths (Getting "Bulky")

00:47:49 | Body Recomposition: Losing Fat and Building Muscle Simultaneously

00:52:16 | The Problem with Chasing a "Magic Number" on the Scale

01:01:03 | The Role of Sleep, Cortisol, and Inflammation in Weight Loss

01:05:39 | Where to Find Taylor Murphy's Coaching, App, and Cookbooks

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode, Dala McDevitt, co-founder of DLDNation, shares expert insights on how women 35+ and busy moms can build a strong, lean body through sustainable strength training and hormone-friendly practices. Dala discusses her approach to metabolism, mindset, and training that works for women in every season of life, from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond.

For more from Dala:
Website: https://dldnation.com/
Instagram: @dalalovesdumbbells
TikTok: @dalalovesdumbbells

00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and Dala McDevitt

00:04:00 - Dala's background in nursing and struggles with eating disorders

00:06:30 - Transition from cardio to weightlifting and discovering nutrition

00:10:00 - Launching her coaching business and initial experience

00:12:00 - Shifting from intense training to more balanced fitness

00:16:00 - Discussing the evolution of fitness culture for women

00:20:00 - Overcoming myths about weightlifting for women

00:26:00 - Growing her coaching team and expanding services

00:33:00 - Advice for women trying to conceive and fertility health

00:40:00 - Importance of sleep and stress management for fertility

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
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✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Lindsey Mathews shares her hormone-friendly fat loss approach for perimenopausal women. Learn how she overcame a 50-pound weight gain and built a sustainable, metabolism-friendly plan. Lindsey busts common fat loss myths and reveals the key strategies that work during hormonal shifts.

🔗 Explore more at Moxie by Lindsey: https://www.moxiebylindsey.com/

📲 Follow Lindsey on Instagram & TikTok for daily tips!
https://www.instagram.com/trainerlindsey/
https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerlindsey

00:00 - Introduction & Overview

02:30 - The Start of Lindsey's Coaching Journey

06:00 - Weight Loss Struggles and Turning Points

09:00 - Impact of Hormonal Changes on Weight

13:30 - The Role of Accountability in Coaching

17:00 - Myths About Perimenopause Nutrition

20:00 - The Dangers of Fasting During Perimenopause

26:30 - Importance of Consistency Over Perfection

32:00 - The Truth About Weight Training vs. Cardio

39:00 - Tips for Sustainable Weight Loss

#Perimenopause #FatLoss #HormoneHealth #MoxieByLindsey

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
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✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, Angela Foster, award-winning nutritionist and creator of BioSyncing, shares her journey from corporate burnout to high-performance health. Learn how women in midlife can boost energy, balance hormones, and reclaim their vitality using science-backed routines and actionable tips.

🌐 Website: angelafosterperformance.com
📺 YouTube: ⁨@ANGELAFOSTER-HPH⁩
📱 Instagram: @angelasfoster

00:00:00 - Introduction: Why exercise is essential for brain and body health.

00:02:06 - Angela Foster’s Journey: From Corporate Lawyer to Health Expert.

00:03:11 - Struggling with PCOS, Endometriosis, and Mental Health Challenges.

00:04:39 - Turning Point: How Angela Reclaimed Her Health After a Major Setback.

00:06:06 - The Impact of Hormones on Mental Health and Physical Health.

00:09:10 - Finding Balance: How to Be a High Performer While Maintaining Health.

00:11:31 - Overcoming Mental Health Struggles and Building Momentum for Recovery.

00:18:29 - The Invisible Load on Women: Balancing Health, Family, and Career.

00:22:02 - Why Women Need More Support in Managing Stress and Health.

00:47:15 - Key Supplements for Midlife Women: The Right Dosages and Timing.

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🧑‍⚕️ 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.

✅ Hormone Replacement Therapy
✅ Weight Loss & Recovery
✅ Performance Enhancement
✅ Lab Tests & Health Diagnostics
✅ Sexual Wellness & Supplements

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