In this episode of the 1st Optimal Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Franz, M.Sc. in Exercise Science & Nutrition, and a health coach dedicated to helping women achieve sustainable health results while balancing their busy lives. Lisa shares her personal health transformation journey, debunks myths in functional medicine, and offers practical strategies for managing hormone health and stress.

00:01:09 - Meet Lisa Franz: Functional Medicine & Clientele
00:02:12 - The Myth of "Good" and "Bad" Foods: Finding Food Freedom
00:04:00 - Who Lisa Coaches: Active People with Food Guilt and Confusion
00:12:12 - The Biggest Obstacle: Overloaded Plates, Stress, and Poor Sleep
00:16:59 - Practical First Steps: Simple Habits for Health
00:27:59 - Global Mindset Differences: Coachability in the US vs. Germany
00:39:37 - Cultural Differences: Portion Sizes and Processed Foods in the West
00:49:35 - The Undereaten Macro: Why Women Need More Protein and Fiber
00:56:07 - Top 4 Supplements for Health: Creatine, Magnesium, Omega-3s, & Vitamin D
01:17:05 - Health Myths That Need to Die: Intermittent Fasting and Carbs

Connect with Lisa

• Follow Lisa on Instagram: @nutritioncoachingandlife
• Explore her website for coaching programs and more: nutritioncoachingandlife.com
• Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: Nutrition Coaching and Life
• Connect on LinkedIn: Lisa Franz - NCL

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