Oct 12, 2020
When you sustain an injury, or go through any type of health issue, it can be scary and bring up big questions: Is this something serious? Should I be worried? Will I need surgery? It almost feels like an identity crisis for some people. Many people panic, and look for the quick solution.
Try not to panic! Remember that...
Sep 16, 2020
In this podcast, you hear from Steph Saffer, cofounder of OptimizeYou, as she gives insight into some of the big events that shaped her throughout her life. She describes herself as a "recovering perfectionist" and talks about how losing a parent at a young age and growing up questioning her sexuality were some of...
Aug 20, 2020
In this episode, we talk with Marie Purvis, fitness professional and former Nike trainer, about the journey she's had in sport and exercise, and how she is working in new ways to empower people in health.
As a Nike trainer, Marie traveled the globe working to share her passion for movement, and has touched the lives of...
Jul 22, 2020
Ten years ago, Sarah Hayes, co-founder of OptimizeYou, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid. She was diagnosed soon after the birth of her second child, and her physical symptoms became a massive disruption to her daily life, as she battled against fatigue, digestive...
Jul 22, 2020
Kendall Johnson, former Portland Thorns soccer player, talks about her long road to healing after sustaining multiple concussions and traumatic brain injury. After working hard and pushing her body her whole life to play soccer professionally, Kendall was sidelined by brain injury and forced to slow down in efforts to...