Sam Miller Science
A Podcast Designed to Bridge the Gap Between Macros, Metabolism, and Functional Medicine. Here we focus on translating complex concepts into leverage for your health, fitness, and nutrition goals with a special emphasis on content for coaches & health professionals.
Sam Miller is a best-selling author in the field of nutrition and metabolism has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.
His workshops, classes, and specialization programs have served over 2,500 coaches worldwide. He has been a featured speaker for companies like LinkedIn and a content contributor for industry titans such as Barbell Shrugged, Muscle Intelligence, T-Nation, Elite FTS, Active Life Rx, and more. He is a certified nutritionist and licensed, board-certified health practitioner who holds a master’s degree from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science from Elon University.
If you’re here welcome to the community! We share the goal of learning all of the things pertaining to health, nutrition, performance and physique optimization without being a d*ck about it. You will find that many of our episodes integrate concepts and coaching ideas from common nutrition/fitness industry practices as well as functional medicine, and alternative health.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 836
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
S 456: How An Internal Health Focus Enhances Our Response to Macros, The 360 Approach to Coaching, and When Eating Less Isn't the Answer
It's the beginning of the year which means weight loss resolutions for many individuals but when is eating less not the answer? If you're an avid listener to the show, you probably know some scenario…
S 455: Reactive vs Preventive Based Health Care, Advocating For Your Health, Establishing Baselines Through Lab Work, and More!
We all know the flaws that exist when it comes to the western medicine paradigm but instead of calling it out with no action, I want to provide some perspective and potential solutions in this episod…
S 454: Behind the Scenes of Creating Metabolism Made Simple From The Cured Collective Podcast with Joseph Sheehey
I was fortunate enough to recently join a long time friend Joseph Sheehey on his podcast, "The Cured Collective" to discuss all things Metabolism Made Simple. Not only do we discuss the process of wr…
S 453: Sleep Science: Why Blue Light Blockers Are Not a Magic Pill, Duration of Screen Time and Sleep Issues, Arousal Levels Before Bed, and More!
Do you or your clients feel like you're doing everything for your sleep including blue light blockers but still struggling with sleep? There are a few reasons for this I want to cover today that are …
S 452: The Science of Neurosteroids, Neurosteroid Function and Potential Disease States, Stress Considerations, and More!
Today's episode might be a new topic for you so I'm excited that you've heard it here first! Neurosteroids are produced in the brain after local synthesis or by conversion of peripherally-derived adr…
S 451: The Secret to Your Coaching Success in 2023: The Dichotomy of Peace and Productivity
Do you feel stuck in the middle of not being quite as productive as you want and never feeling at peace? I want to share a perspective building episode all around these two concepts, the dichotomy th…
S 450: Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Phyisology Breakdown, Stress and Poor Diet Considerations, and More!
We know how important digestion and gut health are to optimal health and successful transformations and one issue many individuals suffer with is acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD …
S 449: Better Transformations Start Here: Why The Path to Success is Blazed by Invisible Progress
Perspective building episode for you today all around the idea of invisible progress, lagging feedback, and delayed gratification. If you've listened to a few of my more personal development episodes…
S 448: FNMS Case Study: Enhancing Confidence and Certainty in the Client Experience with Mauro Stara
Excited to be joined today by one of my FNMS mentees Mauro. Mauro is a former banker turned Founder of Starathletes. He joins me today to discuss his time with Metabolism School and the FNMS program,…
S 447: Is A Low Carb Diet Necessary For Insulin Resistance? The History of the Carb-Insulin Model of Obesity, Myth Busting, and How to Select The Right Approach For Your Clients
Jam packed episode today covering a popular topic in the health and fitness space: low carb and insulin resistance. I want to share the basis and framework on which this topic was built from and shar…
S 446: Is Our Environment Making Us Fatter? Breaking Down The Science Behind Obesogens, Chemicals, and Bodyfat
We discuss the "calories in, calories out" camp vs the hormones camp at great length when it comes to fat loss but there are hidden environmental considerations to be aware of as well. I want to disc…
S 445: 23 Tips For a More Successful 2023 - Coaching Perspectives, Business Tips, and More!
As we wind down 2022 and look ahead to our lives and businesses in 2023, I wanted to share 23 things for your coaching business in 2023. Most if not all of these are time tested principles and hopefu…
S 444: 3 Pillars of the Client Experience + How to Engineer a Successful Customer Journey Inside Your Coaching Business
Do you know your ABC's when it comes to your client's journey? Whether you do or not, I'm really excited to share this framework and teach it to you for the first time or remind you of these importan…
S 443: Cortisol's Impact on Nutrient Status, Stress Effects on Vitamin and Mineral Depletion, Gut Nutrient Absorption, and More!
We discuss the topic of stress a lot on this show for good reason. This is a large issue in our modern society and one that impacts our physical goals along with reaching our potential physically, me…
S 442: Sleep Science: Do Cooling Mattress Pads Actually Work? Examining a New Study on Temperature and Sleep
Do cooling mattress pad covers actually improve sleep quality? I've received questions on these in the past and recently came across a study I wanted to share on sleep and temperature. Topics include…
S 441: Timeless Marketing Principles for Health and Fitness Professionals Plus the REAL Competition for Your Coaching Business
I wanted to briefly chat about a few key philosophies and concepts when it comes to coaching, your coaching business, and what I believe are timeless marketing principles that will serve you well. To…
S 440: Q&A: Novel Weight Loss Drugs, GLP-1 Agonists, Fertility Considerations with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and More!
Wanted to answer a few questions we haven't covered yet on this platform discussing the science of GLP-1, HRT, fertility options and considerations, and more. Topics and questions include:
- The S…
S 439: Defining "Root Cause" Nutrition Approaches and What Most Coaches Miss with "Functional Medicine"
I'm seeing a buzzword being used in the fitness and nutrition industry and many coaches aren't going as deep as they need to be when assessing "root cause" issues with clients. I want to talk about w…
S 438: Debunking "Carbs Before Coffee" - Understanding Cortisol Awakening Response, Caffeine, Fasting, Functional Health Trends, and More!
A popular myth has been cropping up that I wanted to address that involves multiple topics including cortisol, fed vs fasted state physiology, and caffeine consumption. I've seen a lot of advice abou…
S 437: Gut-Liver Connection: Defining Bile, Gut-Liver Crosstalk, and More!
Two episodes ago, we covered the gut-skin connection and wanted to continue our gut health conversation and talk about the relationship with the liver. I know talking about bile and the gallbladder i…