# Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

A podcast by Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik. 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…

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## Latest episodes

- [3585: \[Part 1\] Exactly How I Cut My Exercise Time in Half & Got Better Physique Results by Jill Coleman on Avoiding Overtraining](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/0b7dccc6cd19) (2026-10-27, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4398582451.mp3
- [3584: How Is Your Dieting Mentality Influencing Your Children? By Crystal Karges on Body Acceptance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/555695e95c45) (2026-10-26, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9279735559.mp3
- [3583: 7 Things You Can Do Right Now To Feel Better by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Self-Care Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/790b2edd640d) (2026-10-25, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5737851590.mp3
- [3582: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Solo Road Trips](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/60d84112b226) (2026-10-25, 13 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2018745722.mp3
- [3581: Why Putting Your Trainers On is Good for Your Brain by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Active Living](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/18c7fef43f93) (2026-10-24, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9735043883.mp3
- [3580: How Does the Gut Microbiome & Our Diets Affect Our Emotions on Gut-Brain Connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/70f5d12e3028) (2026-10-23, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8681147015.mp3
- [3579: Why Your Body Loves Boring Workouts by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend on Workout Consistency](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/7d65dd90c00e) (2026-10-22, 13 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8565938405.mp3
- [3578: Hot Room Yoga - My First Experiences of Bikram by Elly McGuinness on Yoga for Beginners](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/47b5ead64e47) (2026-10-21, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8354045527.mp3
- [3577: Baby Steps - Build on Small Successes to get Healthy by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Healthy Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/cf041c6152ac) (2026-10-20, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7117525736.mp3
- [3576: Fear of Exercise: Why Is Getting Fit Scary? by Ryan with DIYActive on Fitness Mindset](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/c88112204c81) (2026-10-19, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8240310169.mp3
- [3575: 5 Habits That Changed My Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Healthy Living](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/1f7c3ac17e2e) (2026-10-18, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3330768258.mp3
- [3574: 5 Signs That an Introvert Cares About You by Amanda Gardner of Introvert Dear on Healthy Relationships](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/95059aba2012) (2026-10-18, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1040396527.mp3
- [3573: Fueling Tips for Early Morning Exercisers by Nancy Clark on Sports Nutrition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/f369c886697e) (2026-10-17, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7571894409.mp3
- [3572: What are the Risks and Drawbacks of a High Fat and Low Carb Ketogenic Diet on Nutrition Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/32cb84a6a1e2) (2026-10-16, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2321097216.mp3
- [3571: Things Dieters Do that Maintainers Don't by Lea Genders on Maintaining Weight Loss](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/833a3944459b) (2026-10-15, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9492235175.mp3
- [3570: How Do I Know if I'm Sleep Deprived AND Fitness Myths Dispelled by Chalene Johnson on Strength Training](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/5b99df3ab1b2) (2026-10-14, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8486656027.mp3
- [3569: Training Frequency AND Small Additions Produce Big Results by Ross Enamait on Fitness Mindset](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/3129014ab54a) (2026-10-13, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6790311784.mp3
- [3568: One Year. No Exercise by Stefanie Bonastia with Jessi Kneeland on Intuitive Movement](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/b1fd1242e4fc) (2026-10-12, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5674424935.mp3
- [3567: More Than Fuel by Rachel Trotta on Healthy Eating Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/6386f9c41513) (2026-10-11, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9648016597.mp3
- [3566: Digital Wellness | The "Digital Detox" Stroll: A 14-Minute Unplugged Practice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/7be57dd0052b) (2026-10-11, 16 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3898127695.mp3
- [3565: How to Feel Better: 10 Gentle Ways to Support Your Health by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Self-Care Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/a0eb17e2b53f) (2026-10-10, 14 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4912289357.mp3
- [3564: The Connection Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Dementia Risk & Brain Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/a3843006282b) (2026-10-09, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1923224329.mp3
- [3563: Cultivating Wellness AND Am I Drinking Too Much? by Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness on Alcohol Reduction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/9ae296235e88) (2026-10-08, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8043613679.mp3
- [3562: \[Part 2\] Want to Feel Sicker Than You Really Are? Follow These 6 Tips by Sabrina of Budding Optimist on Mind-Body Connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/6e8e5abbfc52) (2026-10-07, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4033488763.mp3
- [3561: \[Part 1\] Want to Feel Sicker Than You Really Are? Follow These 6 Tips by Sabrina of Budding Optimist on Healthy Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/f7e254848d47) (2026-10-06, 13 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5317300410.mp3
- [3560: Build Fitness With Mild Interval Training by Steve Pavlina on Cardiovascular Fitness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/60557b627c35) (2026-10-05, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD3388970096.mp3
- [3559: Ten Ways Clutter Affects Our Health by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Clutter And Stress](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/d140a0dbd89d) (2026-10-04, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2723244892.mp3
- [3558: Daily Date - How Waking At 5am Boosts My Performance by Jemma Martin with 5AMJoel on Healthy Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/67bb0facf17f) (2026-10-04, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9182623515.mp3
- [3557: How to Fall in Love with Your Exercise Routine by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Fitness Mindset](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/01d483e1df7e) (2026-10-03, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1935567073.mp3
- [3556: What Exercises Correct Lower Back Posture on Mobility Training](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/d385e4f70214) (2026-10-02, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2446285896.mp3
- [3555: \[Part 2\] Should You Completely Avoid Junk Food? by Kris Gunnars with Healthine on Mindful Eating](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/265fbcc1231a) (2026-10-01, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5902502309.mp3
- [3554: \[Part 1\] Should You Completely Avoid Junk Food? by Kris Gunnars with Healthline on Nutrition Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/79181ec0a495) (2026-09-30, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5871639854.mp3
- [3553: 2 Training Tips For Optimal Aging by Mark Fisher on Smart Training](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/3b2aec6dec20) (2026-09-29, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2604551836.mp3
- [3552: Why Getting Eccentric Might Be a Real Brain Boost by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Strength Training](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/eaaa9351ce12) (2026-09-28, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1605642414.mp3
- [3551: Balance, the Key to Health and Success by Laure Carter on Mind-Body Connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/b59b9b79ae46) (2026-09-27, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1772154558.mp3
- [3550: Why Your Child's Health Starts With You by Crystal Karges on Healthy Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/8d54cb13b488) (2026-09-27, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9815873190.mp3
- [3549: Are We Just Modern Zoo Animals? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 1) by Ben Greenfield on Healthy Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/35045a905436) (2026-09-26, 12 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD5000535247.mp3
- [3548: Turmeric & Supplements for Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain on Nutrition Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/fe45e0d930ed) (2026-09-25, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4062761225.mp3
- [3547: Why I Work Out by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness Mindset](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/23e80812c5c9) (2026-09-24, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9493371578.mp3
- [3546: 5 Common Diet Excuses Too Many People Make by JC Deen of JCD Fitness on Healthy Eating Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/f5499fd78345) (2026-09-23, 9 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8443425440.mp3
- [3545: A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists on Nutrition Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/76e48880b8e4) (2026-09-22, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD2810771054.mp3
- [3544: Get Healthy and Fit, Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Healthy Eating Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/ddb69b85db29) (2026-09-21, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1924222164.mp3
- [3543: The Best Time To Exercise by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Fitness Mindset](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/a5802200aaf4) (2026-09-20, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7079973714.mp3
- [3542: Sleep Prep | The Evening Unwind Walk: 10-Minute 1,000 Steps Meditation for Deeper Rest](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/5e92b519c742) (2026-09-20, 13 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4897023113.mp3
- [3541: How to Overcome Unhealthy Cravings When You're Feeling Down by Brigid Elsken Galloway with Tiny Buddha on Mindful Eating](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/06e35e6f80bd) (2026-09-19, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD8792728017.mp3
- [3540: Are There Potential Negative Effects of Eating or Drinking More Soy Milk on Nutrition Advice](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/3b824a904017) (2026-09-18, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9457568738.mp3
- [3539: How to Optimize your Circadian Rhythms to Promote Healing from Chronic Illness by Lindsay Christensen on Improving Sleep Quality](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/b63c854d40f6) (2026-09-17, 13 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6504499835.mp3
- [3538: Foods You Don't Have to Eliminate From Your Diet To Be Healthy by Lea Genders on Healthy Eating Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/59f3d37be3cc) (2026-09-16, 10 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7633018392.mp3
- [3537: Hyperflexibility and Joint Pain by Rachel Trotta on Strength Training](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/a8ac4fbe1c57) (2026-09-15, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7320636365.mp3
- [3536: Three Easy Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure Immediately by DIYActive on Active Living](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1136251922/d20980a3508c) (2026-09-14, 11 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1280143185.mp3

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