Optimal FNXN (Function) is a weekly podcast/videocast co-hosted by Dr. Craig Banks and Dr. Jim Morgenstern, two chiropractic physicians based out of Northeast Ohio. The show has an emphasis on health, nutrition, fitness and function from the point of view of the doctors. Because they have both worked directly with numerous professional athletes as well as competing in various realms of the fitness world, they speak from a high level of personal experience, not just from their chiropractic background.
The show features various guests from multiple areas of the fitness, sport and science community with a common goal of providing both entertainment and education to our listeners. Occasionally, the doctors review certain products, and fully disclose any sponsorships or financial ties to the manufacturing companies. However, they always give honest opinions and list both pros and cons to a specific product in its ability to help those attempting to reach their optimal potential.
Predominant topics on the show include:
Fitness Bodybuilding
CrossFit Powerlifting
Nutrition Supplementation
Sports Chiropractic
Therapy Rehabililtation
Stretching Injury Prevention
Neurology Biochemistry
Mindset Clarity
The show will be available as a full audio podcast and in individual segments on YouTube. Both will also be available from our website at OptimalFNXN.com and our Facebook site. Shows are released weekly, and our other social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram) are regularly updated with new information relevant to our show, our listeners and our sponsors.
If you have questions, would like your product reviewed or are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out at [email protected]!
Episode 16 of Optimal FNXN - Craig Banks, DC and Jim Morgenstern DC discuss the concept of visualization, Osgood-Schlatter's disease and whether or not kids should be back in school for the fall.
Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and some of the ways you can protect yourself as well as stay sane during the insanity.
Returning from a necessary break, Dr. Craig Banks and Dr. Jim Morgenstern interview Dean Caputo of Powerhouse Gym in Streetsboro and the Northcoast Championship. They also discuss how love affects th…
Dr. Craig and Dr. Jim discuss the history behind the first chiropractic adjustment. They talk about Dr. Craig's 4 year-old October initiative, #MonthToMakeADifference. Finally they touch base on thei…
Introduction:
Interview:
Velvet Sky (Jamie Szantyr), Professional Wrestler with Ring of Honor.
Twitter: @VelVelHoller
IG: @SkyIsVelvet
AnimalsF…
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Episode 8 Outline
Introduction:
Interview:
Dr. Jim R. Morgenstern, father of host Jim J. Morgenstern and inspiration to our careers.
Optimal Concept o…
Introduction:
Optimal Concept of the Week:
Imposter Syndrome
Introduced in 1978 as Imposter phenomenon by Dr. Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes mostly describing it in high achieving wome…
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Episode 6 Outline
Introduction of Robert Sikes:
Host of the KetoSavage podcast
4000 calorie challenge to reset metabolism
New Product – Keto Brick
…
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Episode 5 Outline
Interview with Josh Rafferty:
Former MMA fighter, now strength and conditioning coach to pro athletes
IG: @joshraff_
Josh Rafferty has an open discussion with the…
Optimal FNXN Episode 4
Introduction of Matt Wilhelm:
Background
Ohio State Football 2002 National Champion
NFL Career, Super Bowl Champion with Green Bay, 2010
IG: @mwilhelm57
Twitter: @MattWilhelm…
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Episode 3 Outline
Introduction:
Introduction of Danny Vega:
A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University i…
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Episode 2 Notes
Introduction:
Introduction and Interview of Rich Ross:
Optimal Concept of the Week:
“Water Your Plants Daily”
-Long-term consistency outshines short-t…
Optimal FNXN
Episode 1 Outline
Introduction:
What we will cover:
Health
Wellness
Fitness
Chiropractic
Strength Training
Injury Prevention
Rehab
Mobility
Nutrition
Mindset
Neurology
Biohacks
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