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OFM - Why Metabolic Health Matters
by VESPA Power
Why Metabolic Health Matters explores health & performance in an innovative yet engaging way to empower you to achieve your potential by getting your body back to it’s original physiology - help you achieve peak metabolic health and performance.
Episodes
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Podcast 82 - What Jeff Browning Learned After 10 Years of OFM
After more than a decade of competing at the highest level of ultra-endurance racing, Jeff Browning continues to refine one of the most important aspects of performance—how he fuels. In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Peter Defty sits down with Jeff to discuss how his nutrition strategy has...
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Podcast 81 - Dr Alicia Newsome on Women's Hormonal Health
Most women are told their hormones are the problem. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this conversation, we dive into how metabolism, stress, and lifestyle are actually driving hormonal imbalances—and why quick fixes often fall short. If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, stubborn...
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Podcast 80 - Redefining Performance with VESPA Athlete Bree Lambert Sanders
Join host Peter Defty for an inspiring conversation with elite OFM athletes Bree Lambert-Sanders and Joe Sanders, two masters-level competitors proving that peak endurance performance doesn’t end at 40—or 50. Bree shares her breakthrough season, including top finishes at UTMB-CCC and Kodiak 100K,...
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Podcast 79 - Sherpa / Crew Confessions: How VESPA Changed Everything for Abby & Scott Jenkins
What happens when elite endurance meets smart fueling? In this episode, ultrarunner Scott Jenkins and his wife and crew chief Abby Jenkins join Peter Defty to share the story behind Scott’s breakthrough performance at the Arizona Monster 300—a 300-mile race that became a personal best, thanks to...
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Podcast 78 - Andrea Moore’s Exploration of Her Performance Envelope
Peter Defty and Andrea Moore get together to discuss shattering boundaries in human health & performance. In early May Andrea completed the Cocodona 250, while a month earlier she completed the inaugural edition of the Arizona Monster 300. Completing both became known as “Monsterdona” with only…
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Podcast 77 - How Breakthrough Performance Happens: Behavioral Science Meets Metabolic Health
In Episode #77 of the OFM podcast, Peter Defty welcomes Dr. Amy Bukszpan, a behavioral analyst and endurance coach, to explore how applied behavioral science can empower athletes to take control of their nutrition, performance, and daily decisions. From breaking carb addictions to reframing...
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Podcast 76 - The Dark Side of High-Carb Fueling: Dr. Johnathan Edwards on Metabolic Health
OFM Podcast Host, Peter Defty sits down with Dr. Johnathan Edwards MD for an in depth and candid conversation on the underlying reality of sports nutrition. With the current hype surrounding high carbohydrate diets and fueling regimens which are dominating the conversation in sports nutrition…
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OFM Metabolic Efficiency: Fuel Smarter, Perform Better & Recover Faster with AG Champ, Colin Cook
Colin’s powerful transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming an elite age-group triathlete (all while balancing a demanding career, coaching, and family) underscore the importance of performance level metabolic health. OFM confers metabolic efficiency by building metabolic capacity....
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74-Brain, Body, and Balance: The Science of Metabolic Health with Phil Maffetone & Peter Defty
Main Themes Holistic Health and Performance Host, Peter Defty and Guest, Phil Maffetone discuss developing a holistic approach to health and fitness. The impact of refined carbohydrates on body fat, athletic performance, and overall health. Challenging Conventional Wisdom Examining the myths of...
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73 - Vespa, OFM & Ultra Endurance Gravel Grinding: Lessons from Badlands 800K
Episode Summary In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Peter Defty, Tony Konvalin, and John Rutherford discuss a variety of topics related to OFM and Human Performance in the context of John’s recent EPIC accomplishment of finishing 10th overall at the Badlands 800 Kilometer gravel bike in the...
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Ultrarunner Jenny Capel on Finding Joy, Family Balance and Fat Adaptation
Peter Defty sits down with recently retired elite ultra runner, Jenny Capel, to reflect on her 22-year journey in the sport, much of it fueled by VESPA and OFM. Jenny shares personal stories about her father, Roland Martin, an early ultra running pioneer, and how she initially found running to be...
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71. A Cyclist’s Metabolic Transformation: Overcoming Pre-Diabetes and Heart Surgery with Dustin Armstrong
Dustin Armstrong, a Cat 1 Cyclist joins us to share his metabolic transformation via OFM. Starting Life with underdeveloped lungs racing helped him develop his engine. However, following the conventional approach to sports nutrition Dustin became pre-diabetic and eventually developed heart…
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70. The Road to the Ironman World Championships: A 4-Time Participant's Proven Formula for Success
Marty Smith is heading to Nice in a week to compete at the IronMan World Championships in the 65-69 Age Group. This is not her first rodeo. Marty has participated in 4 IronMan World Championships, including last year. She has also qualified for and competed in 2 IronMan 70.3 World Championships....
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69. Kate Hubber’s Metabolic Health Journey: From Falling Pregnant To Racing
As I like to say, “Whether everyone knows it or not, we are all signed up for that ultra-endurance event called Life.” Kate Hubber’s OFM journey demonstrates how one can successfully navigate the complexities of modern life by being grounded in the foundational physiology OFM. Kate originally…
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68. Women’s Metabolic Healthspan with Dr. Linda Frazier
In today’s OFM Podcast Dr. Linda Frazier joins Peter Defty in a conversation on the intricacies of women's health and their long term ramifications. While retired from a full time practice as a Pediatrician, Dr. Frazier continues to provide pediatric care for those who need it most, working a few...
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67. Post Cocodona: Jeff Browning Talks OFM Recovery, Fueling and Performance
Episode Summary: In this episode, Peter Defty and Jeff Browning dive into applying the science of optimizing metabolic health for athletes. The focus of the discussion is on the benefits for athletes of all levels, not just elite competitors. Through their combined experience and expertise, they...
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66. Ketone Strategies with Frank Ilosa: The Do’s and Don’ts
Introduction: If you are curious about ketones or considering using them as part of your fueling/supplementation strategy you won’t want to miss this episode of the OFM Podcast where Peter Defty hosts Frank Ilosa, the president of Ketone Aid, for a deep dive into the history of ketones…
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65. Optimizing Endurance Fueling and Nutrition with Kurt Madden
Ultra endurance legend Kurt Madden, joins us on the podcast to share his experience and wisdom. His inspiring journey begins from a health-challenged childhood and leads to becoming a multiple Ultraman World Champion. Kurt shares insights into his training philosophies and remarkable career...
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64. Corporate Banker Andrea Moore Set To Run 5 200-mile Ultras This Year - Here’s How?
Today we have an inspiring conversation with Andrea Moore, who shares her transformative journey from overcoming childhood challenges to becoming a successful corporate banker then tossing the corporate finance to the wind to conquer an even bigger challenge by running 5 ultramarathons, each with…
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63. Metabolic Health and Fueling for High Intensity Sports - Tito Garza’s Story
In this episode of the OFM Podcast, Host, Peter Defty, sits down with Tito Garza to share Tito’s journey of implementing OFM for high-intensity cyclocross racing. From his humble roots in Texas, battling through personal challenges and, through overcoming these challenges, becoming a restaurant...
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62. Your Genetics Are Not Your Destiny: How Lifestyle Choices Shape Our Health Destiny
Elite Ultramarathoner, Jeff Browning, is most often perceived as an outlier due to his extraordinary health, fitness and ability to compete at the top of the sport at the age of 52, but the truth is, Jeff has made lifestyle choices that prioritize his health rather than follow a path most people...
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61. Optimizing Your Mind and Body - The Link Between Your Metabolic and Mental Health with Dr William Suave
In this enlightening episode of the OFM Podcast, host Peter Defty explores the profound connection between metabolic health and mental well-being. Joined by distinguished guest Dr. William Sauve, a psychiatrist with a unique perspective on treatment, they delve into how optimizing fat metabolism...
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60. Metabolic Capacity: Unlocking Endurance Secrets with Jeff Browning
In this long format podcast episode with Jeff Browning, we'll explore how Jeff stumbled upon this game-changing approach, the trials and triumphs of his journey, and how OFM can not only enhance athletic performance but also impact our overall health and wellbeing. His experiences prior to…
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59. Fueling Success: Peter Mortimer’s Metabolic Approach to Ultra-Running, Work & Life
Introduction: In today's podcast with Peter Mortimer, we not only discuss athletic endeavors, we deep dive into the lifestyle that enables peak performance both in sports and in life. Peter exemplifies the concept of living life to its fullest potential. He discusses his career in the medical...
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58. Metabolic Triumph: From Fat to Fit at 65 With Tim McConnell
In today's podcast, we delve into the real-world application of the OFM metabolic health principles. Our special guest, Tim McConnell, fondly known as "Mr. No Excuses," shares his inspiring journey from an extremely challenging health situation. Tim began his journey weighing over 300 pounds and…
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57. From Pharmacy to Podium: A 71-Year-Old IronMan’s Health Revolution
This week we interview the inspiring 71-year-old pharmacist and endurance athlete James Hughes, and explore the intersection of healthcare, metabolic health, and endurance sports. From discussing the shifts in pharma’s priorities to revealing the power of metabolic health in transforming athletic...
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56. Combining Eastern & Western Medicine for Triathlon Success & Metabolic Health
In this segment, we continue our discussion with Diane, an experienced athlete with a deep understanding of the impacts of diet on performance and overall health. From the joys of smelling the flowers and post-race shopping to the intricacies of achieving metabolic health, this episode has it…
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55. Running The Spine: Peter Mortimer’s OFM Approach for a Podium Finish in spite of Jet Lag
In this podcast episode, long-time OFM Athlete, Peter Mortimer, is welcomed as a guest to share his insights . Although not a professional ultrarunner, Peter competes at a high level and has won some big races. His ‘day job’ is a career in orthopedics for a medical device company, assisting and...
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54. Pushing the Boundaries of Athletic Innovation - A Conversation with Bryce Thatcher
“Our premise behind the company was trying to make athletes more efficient when they are trying to compete at a high level”- Bryce Thatcher Introduction: This is a captivating conversation with Bryce Thatcher, Chief of Product Development of UltrAspire, on innovation and what it means to be a…
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53. Creating a Sanctuary with Tina Hein
In this episode of the OFM Podcast, we welcome Tina Hein, someone who embodies self-empowerment and self-improvement without relying on conventional credentials. T In this episode I emphasize the importance of thinking for oneself and taking ownership of one’s life despite the barrage of...
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52. Work, Life, and Ultra-running: How Jesse Haynes Masters the Balance
In today’s podcast, our guest, Jesse Haynes, shares his remarkable Life journey of balancing his career as a construction project manager, husband and ultramarathon trail runner at the elite level. Jesse’s life has no shortage of daily challenges, ones which require him to access,adapt and act as...
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51. Did my first 100 miler fasted and with 1000 calories with Dr. Cathy
In this podcast, Peter interviews Dr. Cathy Buletsa, an intensivist (ICU Physician) and trauma surgeon who recently completed her first 100-mile race. This episode is a debrief of her experience during and after the race. The discussion covers the adaptive stress, hormesis, super compensation…
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50. The Happiness Connection: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Roko Belic
Roko Belic knows a thing or two about Happiness. He is living it and sharing it through his work as a filmmaker. His films range from “Happy” which explores this topic, to “Trust Me” which explores the digital age and its implications for our Happiness. In this open ended conversation Roko and...
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49. Longevity and Peak Performance at age 54 with Bree Lambert
This week we are interviewing Vespa / OFM Ambassador Bree Lambert Sanders, who is a nutritionist and coach in the San Jose area. Bree who, at 54 years young, still competes at the elite level including winding up with an overall win or a place on the podium . In this interview, Bree explains that...
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48. Healthy Aging and Performance Gains discussion with Tony Konvalin
In this episode of the OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism) podcast, host Peter Defty welcomes Tony Konvalin, an OFM ambassador and a lifelong athlete, who has excelled in different sports such as football, running, cycling and soccer. Tony shares his journey to higher health and peak performance...
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47. Dr Linda Frazier discusses the benefits of Metabolic Health in longevity and fighting chronic disease.
Pediatrician, Marathoner and “Liver of Life” Dr. Linda Frazier and I got together for this conversation. Linda has been in practice since 1984 and continues to do fill-in work at a youth detention facility and participate in medical mission trips overseas, most recently doing Pediatric Care in an...
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46. Jeff Browning gives us a breakdown of his Moab 240 Win - fueling, strategy, everything
Today's podcast guest is Jeff Browning, a professional ultra runner who is one of the top five elite mountain ultra specialists at the 100 mile plus distance. He recently ran the Moab 240s, a 240 mile plus distance and not only won but set a course record. In this Podcast Jeff discusses: the...
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45. Taking Control of YOUR Health, Avoiding Chronic Disease and Living Strong with Dr. Cathy
OFM: The new model of normal for the busy professional I sat down this week with Dr Cathy after her recent Ironman finish for a conversation on Metabolic Health Cathy discusses how she can comfortably complete an Ironman even though she is a busy professional, In this podcast we talk discuss: The...
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44. Beating The Bonk With VESPA - Roundtable Discussion with Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer
In this roundtable podcast with Ultra champions Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer we discuss how they use VESPA in their training and racing. In it you will learn: What VESPA is How using VESPA increases fat metabolism How increasing fat metabolism dramatically reduces the reliance on external...
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43. Discussion with Derrick Lytle about Metabolic Health and his journey of discovery traversing The Arizona Trail
In this podcast/video I sit down with photographer, videographer and filmmaker Derrick Lytle and have a conversation about OFM, Metabolic Health and science. More so, we talk about how building your metabolic capacity allows us to not only reach our potential but how it drives and supports our…
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42. Round table discussion with Peter Defty, Jeff Browning and Peter Mortimer on all things OFM with elite mountain ultrarunners
A few days before the iconic Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run I had the opportunity to record a round table discussion on all things OFM with elite mountain ultrarunners, Jeff Browning, Peter Mortimer. This includes metabolic test data that confirms their success is based upon a fat fueled...
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41. Dr. Lori Gerber DO interview with Peter Defty on Voice America Health & Wellness Live Radio Show
On April 14, 2021 Dr. Lori Gerber DO interviewed VESPA GM & OFM Pioneer on the optimizing fat metabolism and VESPA and their implications for health, performance and longevity. Dr. Lori has a successful practice as a functional medicine doctor and is also an IronMan Triathlete who has experienced...
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40. Successfully & Safely Hosting Races in the Age of Corona
----more--------more--------more----Lyle Anderson , Race Director for ultra-endurance events for Vacation Races , serendipidously hosted the LAST 100 Mile Run during the lockdown in March at the Antelope Canyon 100 Mile and the first 100 Mile Run post lockdown in May at the Bryce Canyon 100 Mile....
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39. German Podcast with Josef 'Jeff' Heusserer's Journey: High Carb/Type 1 Diabetic/Keto/Vespa/OFM
This is a special podcast for German Speakers who wish to learn more about Vespa and it's OFM program to make the switch back to burning Fat as Fuel as well as improve overall Health & Performance in every aspect of Life. Shownotes: 00:00:00 Intro Peter Defty in Englisch 00:02:24 Vorstellung Jeff...
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38. A Candid Conversation on COVID-19 & Health with Dr. Cathy Dudick
Join Cathy & myself for a candid and disruptive conversation with Dr. Cathy Dudick MD, a Trauma Surgeon and ICU Critical Care Physician from New Jersey who is working the front lines of COVID-19. She IS the real-life, George Clooney character in ER! She is also an Ironman Triathlete, lifelong...
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37. The Conversation with Tina Hein
Ironically, this first 'conversation' was recorded back in late February prior to COVID-19 sucking up all our attention. It is a conversation on 'Life' in many ways and how we can live it to our fullest by working hard and mindfully engaged in everything one does. In this podcast we unpack a fair...
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36. From the front to the back, Jeff Browning & Marc Sanderson give us a 360 degree view of running the 2019 Bear 100
This episode of Food for Thought is an engaging, entertaining and insightful conversation with elite ultra-runner, Jeff Browning (aka Broncobilly), winner of The 2019 Bear 100 in 19:06 and Marc Sanderson who finished 173rd out of 204 finishers in 34:55 yielding a 360 degree view of what it's like...
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35. Coming back from a Parasitic Infection
Life is full of challenges because that's what life is all about. Some are planned like getting an education, learning a sport, signing up for a race or competition while Life can throw us monumental challenges when we least expect it! Today's podcast features OFM Athletes and Coaches Amy…
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34. The Power of Love (with some help from Vespa & OFM): Beth James, Mother, Wife, Small Business Owner, First Mother/Daughter PC Team to complete an IM
It's only fitting we launch this episode on Valentine's Day! The power of a Mother's Love for her child with a little help from Vespa and it's OFM program, gives Beth James the passion and fire to train and complete IM Wisconsin, one of the toughest IM courses. Beth discusses her training, racing...
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33. Karin Carestia, RPh, OFM & Why Compound Pharmacy
Karin Carestia joins OFM Host Peter Defty for a VERY insightful look into compound pharmacy as well as the OFM perspective from that of a compound pharmacist and athlete. What makes Karin unique is she is a high level AG Cyclist, Skier and outdoor enthusiast so optimal health and performance are...
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Why Metabolic Health Matters explores health & performance in an innovative yet engaging way to empower you to achieve your potential by getting your body back to it’s original physiology - help you achieve peak metabolic health and performance.
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