Sam Miller Science – Details, episodes & analysis

Fatigue is one of the most common yet frustrating issues—whether you're a coach working with clients or navigating your own health journey. If you've had lab work done, only to be told everything is "normal" while still feeling exhausted, this series is for you.

In Part 1, we dive into key factors that contribute to fatigue, focusing on nutrient deficiencies and hydration. Topics include:

- Lab Work Coming Back as “Normal”

- Working Definition of Fatigue

- Understanding Overall Calories

- B12 and Folate 

- Fast Facts on Micronutrients

- Vitamin C

- Iron Deficiency

- Magnesium

- Zinc

- Electrolyte and Dehydration

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

⁠www.metabolismschool.com⁠

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Legion Supplements

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

⁠http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101⁠

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: 

⁠https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1⁠

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⁠Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple⁠

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Stay Connected:

⁠Instagram: @sammillerscience⁠

⁠Youtube: SamMillerScience⁠

⁠Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community⁠

⁠TikTok: @sammillerscience⁠

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at ⁠operations⁠⁠@sammillerscience.com⁠. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Another hot topic in the health and nutrition world is collagen and your opinion can range heavily depending on if you're in the athlete space or the longevity space. I'm here to answer the question: is collagen trash or treasure? We'll discuss types of collagen, potential benefits, and more! Topics include:

- Collagen Protein

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- What is Collagen?

- Athletes and Exercise

- Skin and Hair Health

- Osteoporosis and Muscle Building Considerations

- Trained vs Untrained Individual Considerations

- Sources of Collagen

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization

www.metabolismschool.com
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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

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Stay Connected:

Instagram: @sammillerscience

Youtube: SamMillerScience

Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community

TikTok: @sammillerscience

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the PCOS-autoimmune connection, why this overlap happens, and what it means for your hormones, metabolism, and gut health. We’ll explore how inflammation, androgens, insulin resistance, and microbiome imbalances play a critical role in both conditions—and what you can do about it. Topics discussed: 

- The PCOS-Autoimmunity link

- The role of hormones & the microbiome

- Women's Health Workshop 

- Androgens & inflammation

- Beyond PCOS

- The orchestra analogy

- FNMS program 

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Women's Health Workshop 

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

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Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series

http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101

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Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple

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Stay Connected:

Instagram: @sammillerscience

Youtube: SamMillerScience

Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community

TikTok: @sammillerscience

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“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Something I see a lot in the coaching industry and something I've struggled with as well in the industry is the difference between incremental and exponential growth. We obviously need those daily deposits and I'm a big fan of the compound effect. What about the big picture though? What actions could lead to massive expansion? I'll share this and more in today's episode. Topics include:

- Incremental Growth vs Exponential Growth

- Intentional Direction and Our Compass

- Becoming The Individuals You Want To Attract

- Reminding Myself Too

- Why Most People Don’t Like This Advice

- Considering This Perspective

- Client Example

- Breaking Out Of The Hypnotic Mundane State

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

- Metabolism School

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

After spending nearly 2 decades in this industry being mentored by some of the greats and observing thousands more, I've noticed some common patterns and trends among them. What I see newer coaches do is get these 4 traits I'm about to share with you backwards and I don't want you to be one of them. In today's episode, I'll share the 4 traits, why they are being done backwards, share my thoughts on the confidence problem, and more. Topics include:

- What Most Coaches Do Backwards

- I’m Not A Spring Chicken

- The 4 Traits

- The Backwards Part

- Honoring The Commitment To Ourselves

- The Confidence Problem

- The 5 Currencies

- My Podcast Journey Example

- Progressive Sense of Commitment

- Working With Me and My Team Live

- Please Share The Show

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

While several factors go into optimizing muscle growth, one advanced way is tracking certain biomarkers or biometrics and in today's episode, we'll be looking at the top 5 biomarkers you should be looking at if you want to optimize muscle growth for you or your clients. We'd be here for several hours if I went over every single one so we'll cover the big ones including a testosterone panel to serum labs to testing cortisol. Topics include:

- Macros and Potion Focused Industry

- Top 5 Blood Biomarkers

- Your Testosterone Panel

- Data on Optimized Testosterone

- Serum Labs, Inflammation, and Gut Health

- Estrogen or Estradiol

- Low Grade Systematic Inflammation

- Cortisol

- Absolute Levels of Cortisol

- Thyroid Hormone

- FNMS Program

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Does sleeping with your partner help or hurt when it comes to getting a restorative night's sleep? This topic varies widely depending on who you ask but is there any data or studies that lean one way or another? In today's episode, we'll look at a survey on sleep divorce, discuss attachment style considerations when it comes to co-sleeping, evidence based studies on this topic, and the ultimate hack: bunk beds Step Brother's style. Topics include:

- Does Sleeping With Your Partner Help or Hurt Your Sleep?

- Your Attachment Style Considerations

- Survey Results on Sleep Divorce

- Evidence Based Studies On This Topic

- Feelings vs Biometric Data

- The Step Brothers Bunk Bed Option

- Stressing Over Sleep

- Please Support The Show and The Youtube Channel

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

Is it possible to achieve immorality through anti-aging protocols and spending multiple millions of dollars a year?  Should this even be a desirable goal? In today's episode, I want to breakdown what tech billionaire Bryan Johnson is doing to reverse his aging in what he calls the Blueprint protocol, where his last meal ends at 11am, always sleeps alone, and takes over 100 supplements a day. Do you think he's a genius or crazy? Let me know! Topics include:

- 2 Million Dollars A Year for Longevity and Anti-Aging

- Bryan Johnson’s Protocol

- How He’s Performing

- Calorie Restriction

- Rapamycin Use

- Other Important Factors

- The Blue Zones

- Ben Greenfield’s Opinion

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

If you've been on Tiktok lately, you might have seen this trend known as "hot girl pills" or "silly girl pills". This trend is glamorizing the use of SSRI's and making it the "cool" thing to do and going so far as demeaning others who aren't taking them. In this episode, I want to breakdown some internal health implications of prolonged use and adaptations of these drugs, reasons for anxiety and depression, examining a 2023 meta-analysis on this topic, and more. Topics include:

- The Hot Girl Pill Era

- Happiness Without The Pills

- Common vs Normal

- Prolonged Side Effects of SSRI’s

- Adaptations Of These Drugs

- Reasons For Anxiety and Depression

- Men’s Health

- 2023 Meta-Analysis

- The Short Term Easy Button

- Please Share, Rate, and Review

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."

If you've dieted in the past and eventually fell ill at some point, there might be a correlation. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at 3 main considerations when it comes to the effects of dieting on the immune system along with how stress contributes as well. We'll also discuss some specific populations, my personal experience during my first bodybuilding show, and more. Topics include:

- Dieting and the Immune System

- FNMS Program

- What You’ll Learn In This Episode

- 3 Main Considerations

- Stress and The Immune System

- Pregnancy and Fetus Health

- Obese Individual Example

- My First Bodybuilding Show

- The Middle Ground

- The Big Dials

- Recap

- Metabolism School

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Subscribe to My New Youtube Channel: 

https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1

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My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization 

www.metabolismschool.com

“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at team@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."