Building Systems for Physiology Optimization w/Mike White - SLU-PP-332, DNP, & Peptides

📲 JOIN THE OPTILAB ENGINE → https://whop.com/the-optimization-lab/the-optilab-engine/🎓 ABOUT THIS VIDEO In this deeply insightful episode of OptiCast, Nathan speaks with Mike White — a researcher, coach, and educator — about the complexities of mitochondrial health, gut functionality, and how a systems-based approach transforms coaching and health outcomes. Whether you're a coach or an enthusiast, the conversation challenges conventional protocols and emphasizes upstream diagnostics.🏋️‍♂️ WORK WITH ME Apply for coaching → https://theoptimizationlab.cc/bio📘 FREE RESOURCES Mitochondrial Enhancement Blueprint → https://theoptimizationlab.cc/bioPillars of Fat Loss → https://drive.google.com/file/d/13mtEyUY7WDu2ONRfq-bKwWHP_gjMh4Zs/view Elbow Tendinopathy → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eHboUOYedtomxHy2MMyKWcHmAqa1F6Yk/view 💪 FOLLOW ME Instagram: https://instagram.com/optimalnathan 🧠 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introduction and episode overview00:02:06 - Impact and risks of nicotine for gut health & cognition00:07:21 - Mike White’s journey from debt to coaching success00:14:25 - Transition from academia to real-world coaching00:19:30 - Managing health markers and unexpected effects of supplements00:27:09 - Upstream causes of IBS and gut health diagnostics00:33:38 - Gut-brain connection and stress influence00:39:35 - Managing testosterone and estrogen levels via gut health00:44:49 - The importance of foundational knowledge over protocol obsession00:55:22 - Building mitochondrial health through phased approaches01:02:13 - Adjusting protocols based on metabolic and cellular signals01:06:50 - Cycling mitochondrial agents and combining therapies01:11:36 - Handling long-term fatigue & systemic health01:23:02 - Working with shift workers and circadian disruptions01:27:17 - Ironman-like training volume vs. fatigue management01:32:24 - Use of propranolol for anxiety and peak week management01:35:04 - Gut health’s role in androgen receptor sensitivity01:37:00 - Coaching philosophy: humility, collaboration, continual learning01:38:42 - Episode summary