Episode notes
What if the secret to building your dream physique wasn’t more workouts or stricter dieting — but actually slowing down, listening to your body, and supporting it from the inside out?
In this episode, IFBB Bikini Pro, functional nutritionist, and founder of The MPowered Coaching Collective, Maddy Michielssen, joins 1st Optimal founder, Joe Miller, to unpack the myths holding women back from true hormonal balance and lasting results. We dive into:
- The truth about women’s hormones (and why “just deal with it” is a lie)
- How functional medicine bridges the gap between looking fit and actually being healthy
- Recovery, nervous system support, and mobility as underused performance tools
- Mindset shifts that make consistency feel natural instead of forced
Whether you’re chasing a leaner ...
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