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The Optimal Body

By: Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni
  • Summary

  • Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
    Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni
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Episodes
  • 355 | Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity to Kick Insomnia with Devin Burke
    May 6 2024

    Devin takes a deep dive into the complexities of sleep, beginning with his personal journey towards understanding its significance. He explores the development of insomnia and its implications for individuals. Continuing, Devin sheds light on the physiological processes our bodies undergo during sleep, emphasizing its importance. He also highlights common mistakes people make regarding sleep and offers insights into addressing these errors. Transitioning to practical advice, Devin shares screen recommendations and healthy sleep habits, along with tips for managing emergency sleep-related situations. He further discusses daytime practices to improve sleep quality and offers practical solutions for those with limited time. Exploring sleep aids, Devin examines the effectiveness of sleeping medications. Additionally, Devin discusses the impact of environmental factors on sleep, including the relevance of sound machines. He also addresses how menopause and hormonal changes can disrupt sleep patterns, as well as the role of movement in promoting better sleep. Let's dive in!


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    What You Will Learn in This Interview with Devin Burke:

    7:10 - What got Devin into the realms of sleep.

    9:25 - How do you develop having insomnia?

    12:47 - What our body is doing during sleep?

    14:50 - Mistake you are making around sleep.

    17:00 - The second mistake you are making to sleep.

    19:02 - Screen recommendations and healthy habits for sleep.

    21:25 - Emergency situations!

    24:20 - What can you do during the day to sleep better!

    28:45 - Don’t have time? Here are your practical solutions.

    30:58 - Sleeping medications and aids.

    32:06 - How much does your environment affect sleep quantity and quality?

    36:15 - What about sound machines? Do you need one?

    38:00 - Menopause an hormonal changes affecting sleep?

    40:45 - How much does movement play a role in getting to sleep.

    43:10 - Learn more from Devin.


    To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/355⁠⁠⁠


    Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

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    45 mins
  • 354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
    Apr 29 2024

    Have you heard of Blood Flow Restriction? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the researcher who developed the method of Blood Flow Restriction training, their story of innovation and the science behind its effects on the body. Diving into its clinical implications associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular complications, muscle growth and pain perception, they provide you with the latest research insights into Blood Flow Restriction Training.


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    What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

    1:50 - How BFR training was born?

    6:00 - How BFR training affects age related muscle wasting?

    8:50 - How BFR supports blood pressure regulation

    10:40 - Protocals to stimulate BFR for muscle growth

    13:00 - BFR training and pain sensitivity

    16:50 - The importance of supervision


    To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠

    For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠https://jen.health/podcast/354


    Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

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    18 mins
  • 353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh
    Apr 22 2024

    Diving into the pillars and levers of holistic health, Dr. Mahboubeh described why it is important to focus practice on holistic health and how you can begin to create the best environment to allow healing to occur. Then, she speaks about treating the body systemically and holistically, defining her phrase, "We are not what we eat but how we live." Then, she provides a guide to hydration, blood sugar regulation, how to optimize your plate, and finally, what it means to heal in layers. Let's peel back the layers of health with Dr. Mahboubeh!


    VivoBarefoot Discount:

    Save your kids feet! Your feet have the components they need to support themselves! That's why we love ⁠⁠VivoBarefoot⁠⁠ because the shoes themselves help us gain mobility and strength in our feet. Live that barefoot life in style, choose VivoBarefoot and use code ⁠⁠TOB at checkout to get 15% off⁠⁠! Your foot and body will thank you (affiliate link)!

    **Vivo offers a 100-day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund.


    What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Mahboubeh:

    3:50 - Why focus practice on holistic health

    5:47 - How do we create the best environment to allow healing to occur

    8:00 - Why should we treat the body systemically and holistically

    15:36 - We are not what we eat but how we live

    19:55 Guide to hydration

    22:00 - Guidelines for hydration

    28:00 - Blood sugar regulation and Is there one best diet?

    33:35 - How to understand what your plate should look like

    37:00 - How do we heal in layers?

    40:38 - Where can you learn more with Dr. Mahboubeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/353⁠⁠


    Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!

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    43 mins

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