Publisher's Summary

Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Episodes
  • 3235: Have Your Holiday and Eat It, Too: Embracing Indulgence Over the Holidays by Steph Wilberding with MarkFisherFitness

    3235: Have Your Holiday and Eat It, Too: Embracing Indulgence Over the Holidays by Steph Wilberding with MarkFisherFitness
    Dec 25 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3235: Steph Wilberding challenges the guilt-ridden cycle of holiday indulgence by urging us to stay in the metaphorical driver’s seat, making empowered, intentional choices with food rather than reacting with shame. By reframing indulgence as a conscious act of joy and tradition, we’re invited to celebrate, savor, and move forward without self-punishment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/have-your-holiday-and-eat-it-too/ Quotes to ponder: "Food is neither good or bad, it’s our relationship to it that holds the power." "If we are in charge of speeding up, then we are also in control of slowing down." "Give those bites and sips the respect they’ve earned!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 3234: Can I Pursue Weight Loss Too by Stefanie Bonastia with Jessi Kneeland on Mindful Fitness Choices

    3234: Can I Pursue Weight Loss Too by Stefanie Bonastia with Jessi Kneeland on Mindful Fitness Choices
    Dec 24 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3234: Stefanie Bonastia compassionately unpacks the hidden tensions between dieting, body image, and true well-being, challenging the idea that weight loss and food freedom can coexist. She offers a powerful reframe: instead of chasing control, we can cultivate lasting health by nurturing peace with food, honoring our bodies, and redefining what “healthy” really means on our own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jessikneeland.com/post/can-i-pursue-weight-loss-too/ Quotes to ponder: "You can find ways to move your body that feel fun and invigorating, or calming and grounding." "Healing your relationship with food is not the same as losing weight, and in fact they work in opposition to one another." "Our biology has no concept of thinness as a value system, it is simply concerned with survival." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • 3233: Strength Training: The Ultimate Fountain of Youth by Eric Bach of Bach Performance on Lifelong Fitness Power

    3233: Strength Training: The Ultimate Fountain of Youth by Eric Bach of Bach Performance on Lifelong Fitness Power
    Dec 23 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3233: Eric Bach makes a compelling case for strength training as the most powerful tool to extend not just lifespan but healthspan. By preserving muscle mass, boosting metabolism, and improving mobility, intelligent resistance training can help you look, feel, and move like someone decades younger, no miracle diets or gimmicks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/strength-training-the-ultimate-fountain-of-youth/ Quotes to ponder: "Lifting weights isn’t about being jacked, ‘bro. It’s about living longer and healthier, ‘bro." "Getting stronger in the gym is the compound interest of training. The more you put in earlier, the more wealth you’ll accumulate over time." "Building a foundation of strength improves your ability to build muscle." Episode references: Frailty and adverse health outcomes study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2465752/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
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