Optimal Health Uncovered
Optimal Health Uncovered is a podcast created by a group of health and wellness professionals located in the New York metropolitan area who aim to empower you to live better. From specific injuries to general fitness trends, diets to sleep habits, the experts at Performance Optimal Health are dedicated to bringing you the latest evidence-based research on the topics that matter most. If you have questions or want to hear about something specific in an upcoming episode, send an email to [email protected] and be sure to check out Performance on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more tips on achieving Optimal Health.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Making the Most out of Wearable Devices
Healthcare is a rapidly evolving landscape in which wearable technology has emerged as a game changer by offering individuals, an unprecedented opportunity to take control of their well-being. Wearab…
How should healthcare providers approach GLP-1 Agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.)?
After the boom in usage of weight loss inhibitors last year by the likes of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and more, it's time to take a step back and look at how these new medications have changed our he…
How can a golfer perform at their best?
How do you get the most out of a golfer? What about a junior golfer? There is no single answer, but a recommended holistic approach to improving performance.
In this episode, host and physical therapi…
Women & Wellness: Building a healthy foundation
Setting yourself up for success as early as possible is crucial, yet often overlooked. Host and physical therapist Mike Beecher, DPT, is joined by women's pelvic floor physical therapist Danielle Pas…
E76: Effects of stress on cardiovascular health
Personal trainer Brendan Copley and mental performance consultant Arianna Martignetti team up once again to discuss the effects of stress on cardiac health. In recognition of heart health month, they…
E75: Marathon Mondays — Make it to the start healthy
On the final episode of our Marathon Monday mini-series, 5x Boston Marathon Division Winner Heather Pech joins the podcast to talk about her training process and how she keeps winning gold.
Hosts phys…
E75: Marathon Mondays — Listen to your "foot brain"
On the latest episode of our mini-series, Marathon Mondays, physical therapist Britt Gunsser and personal trainer Brendan Copely are joined by Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield/Darien Running Compa…
E74: Marathon Mondays — Mental strategies to help you the finish line
In the third episode of our Marathon Monday series, physical therapist Britt Gunsser and personal trainer Brendan Copley dive into the world of mental performance with Arianna Martignetti, Ed.D., who…
E73: Marathon Mondays — Nutrition and hydration for the long distance runner
This is the second episode of our series, Marathon Mondays, aimed to prepare runners at all experience levels for their next race, hosted by marathoners themselves: physical therapist Britt Gunsser a…
E72: Marathon Mondays — Building a marathon training plan
This is the first episode of our new series, Marathon Mondays, aimed to prepare runners at all experience levels for their next race, hosted by marathoners themselves: physical therapist Britt Gunsse…
E71: Improving your odds — avoiding and reversing heart disease
Heart disease has become the leading cause of mortality for both men and women in the U.S. Listen to physical therapist Shane Foley and nutritionist Francine Blinten discuss proven strategies to maxi…
E70: The effects of body composition and insulin resistance on the heart
Dr. Alon Gitig joins host Michael Beecher to discuss preventing and managing cardiovascular disease through the lens of body composition and insulin resistance. They dive into the relationship betwee…
E69: Is our healthcare system broken?
With many healthcare practitioners leaving the system and costs increasingly rising, many people are questioning whether our healthcare system is working. These issues affect not just the uninsured w…
E68: Why mental performance matters — and not just for athletes
While sports psychology and mental performance consulting has been on the rise in the athletic world in recent years, it is important to remember that athletes are not the only people who benefit. Fr…
E67: Transitioning from indoor to outdoor golf
While golf is an outdoor season, successful, injury-free golfers should not limit their play to the warmer months. From continuing to practice on a golf simulator to maintaining a proper diet and tra…
E66: Setting achievable goals and staying accountable (with Mike Ranfone)
Like clockwork, many set New Year's resolutions each January, only to find that achieving it was much harder than they initially thought. The culprit? Not necessarily the goal, but the timeline. Succ…
E65: Avoiding sports injuries in the winter (with Patricio Misitrano)
Paddle Tennis Pro Patricio Misitrano joins Michael Beecher, DPT, to discuss injury prevention during the winter months. With colder temperatures comes a higher risk of injury — unless the right preca…
E64: A coach... for sleeping?
Sleep can be elusive. We lie down, close our eyes and hope for the best. Yet that may not happen. Much of the quality of your sleep at night is affected by your behavior during the day — for better o…
E63: What do we know about Long COVID?
It's been almost two years since COVID-19 started spreading across the globe, and there is still much we do not know about the disease. As more time passes, however, we are learning more about the ef…
E62: Lifting the weight off her shoulders: a client's journey
When Lauren C. started to suffer from a frozen shoulder, it changed everything. She no longer could reach a higher shelf to grab cereal for her son's breakfast, much less continue painting, which is …