Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones

Dr. Greg Jones

Welcome to the Optimization Academy Podcast! Here I will be interviewing some of my favorite innovators in the health care industry and beyond. We will be sharing tips and information on how to become the most powerful version of yourself using naturopathic and integrative medicine, fitness, nutrition, and more. Together we will give you the tools to be informed and empowered! Dr. Greg Jones is Naturopathic Physician, Navy Vet, Reformed Engineer, and Grumpy Dog Dad. His mission in medicine is to shift the conversation away from "sick" care to true healthiness and wellness.

  1. 23h ago

    The Incredible Impacts of GHK Copper (GHK CU) on Skin, Hair & Longevity

    Dr. Jones discusses using innovative therapies for patient healing, specifically noting benefits like reduced inflammation and boosted hair growth. He highlights the science behind GHK-Cu, especially its positive effects on skin care and collagen synthesis. Learn more about how GHK-Cu enhances skin.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to GHK Copper00:46 What Is GHK Copper and How It Works01:34 Skin Health and Anti-Aging Benefits02:15 Healing and Tissue Repair03:08 Hair Growth and Restoration03:42 Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects04:17 Longevity and Gene Activation05:07 How GHK Copper Is Used Clinically06:16 Final Thoughts and Takeaway Check out the GHK-Cu Hair and Skin Bundle on Dr. Jones's Supplement Store and get 10% off your first order when you join the email list: Connect with Dr. Greg JonesInstagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD📣 Subscribe + Follow: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave a review. ---____________________________The information provided in this video is solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or manage any health condition. Viewing this content does not establish or imply a doctor–patient relationship. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional regarding your own specific medical questions or health concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, or lifestyle program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

  2. Oct 21

    99. Better Sleep, Less Brain Fog & What Actually Works

    Sleep optimization is one of the most important foundations for energy, focus, recovery, brain health, and long-term wellness. In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones talks with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board-certified physician and certified sleep specialist, about what actually works for improving sleep quality. Dr. Holliday-Bell explains the difference between insomnia and sleep deprivation, why sleep can become harder with age, and how deep sleep supports recovery, cognition, and overall performance. They also discuss sleep tracking, “sleep maxing,” orthosomnia, brain fog, waking up at 3 a.m., and why sleep apnea is often missed. The conversation covers practical sleep strategies, bedtime routines, scrolling before bed, alcohol, exercise, white noise, reading, magnesium, melatonin, CBT-I, and when sleep medications may not be the best first step. If you want better sleep, sharper focus, and more restorative recovery, this episode offers practical tools you can start using tonight. Get 10% off your first order at Dr. Jones Supplement Store when you join the email list. https://drjonessupplements.com/ 📌 About Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell is a board-certified physician, certified sleep specialist, speaker, author, and founder of The Solution is Sleep. After overcoming her own struggle with insomnia, she dedicated her work to helping people improve health, performance, and well-being through better sleep. Her work has been featured on Dr. Phil, ABC News, WGN, the Sleep Foundation, Women’s Health, Well+Good, and TODAY. She helps organizations improve employee wellness, resilience, and performance through evidence-based sleep strategies. Her clients include KPMG, Microsoft, and the FDA. 📌 Learn More About Dr. Holliday-Bell Website: https://thesolutionissleep.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhollidaybell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleep_md 📌 Connect with Dr. Greg Jones Book Dr. Jones to speak at your next event: https://www.drjonesnmd.com/ Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK 🔗 Want to learn more? Check these resources: Orthosomnia and sleep tracking anxiety: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27855740/  Ashwagandha and melatonin effects on sleep quality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42029558/  NHLBI/NIH — Insomnia diagnosis and sleep testing: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/insomnia/diagnosis  Sleep Foundation — Orthosomnia and sleep tracker anxiety: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/orthosomnia  🔬 TimestampsIntroduction and Dr. Holliday-Bell’s insomnia journey (00:00 - 02:53)Insomnia vs. sleep deprivation (02:53 - 05:10)Why sleep gets harder with age (05:10 - 07:34)Sleep stages and why deep sleep matters (07:34 - 11:43)Sleep, brain fog, and cognitive performance (11:43 - 15:14)Sleep maxing, wearables, and sleep anxiety (15:14 - 21:32)Hidden signs of sleep apnea (21:32 - 25:31)What to do when you wake up at 3 a.m. (25:31 - 31:13)Why scrolling before bed hurts sleep (31:13 - 33:30)Sleep myths: alcohol, exercise, white noise, and reading (33:30 - 37:41)Magnesium, melatonin, and sleep supplements (37:41 - 43:43)CBT-I and when sleep medications are not the answer (43:43 - 49:50)One habit that can improve your sleep tonight (49:50 - 52:00)

  3. Oct 7

    98. Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Explained: Why Normal Labs Don’t Mean Optimal Health

    Functional Diagnostic Nutrition helps explain why your lab results may look “normal” even when you still struggle with fatigue, poor sleep, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, inflammation, or poor metabolic health. In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones talks with Jennifer Woodward, MS, FDN-P, about how functional testing can uncover hidden patterns that standard lab ranges may miss. Jennifer shares her personal health journey and explains how Functional Diagnostic Nutrition focuses on root causes instead of symptom management. They discuss blood sugar, fasting glucose, inflammation, cholesterol, gut health, functional lab ranges, continuous glucose monitors, peptides, and why lifestyle foundations should come before advanced therapies. If you want to better understand your lab work, optimize your hormones, support longevity, or take a more proactive approach to wellness, this episode offers practical insight. Get 10% off your first order at Dr. Jones Supplement Store when you join the email list. https://drjonessupplements.com/ 📌 About Jennifer Woodward, MS, FDN-P Jennifer Woodward is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach, and holds a Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition. She helps women optimize hormones, metabolism, gut health, and longevity through functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. Jennifer has worked with more than 1,400 women, previously served as Director of Education for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, and has taught advanced functional lab interpretation to healthcare practitioners. 📌 Learn More About Jennifer Woodward Website: https://jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwoodwardnutrition Podcast: Peptides for Women 📌 Connect with Dr. Greg Jones Book Dr. Jones to speak at your next event: https://www.drjonesnmd.com/ Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK 🔗 Authoritative Resources & Further Reading • NIDDK – Diabetes & Prediabetes Tests: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/diabetes/diabetes-prediabetes • CDC – Continuous Glucose Monitors: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/treatment/continuous-glucose-monitors.html • NIDDK – Why Screen for Prediabetes: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/diabetes/game-plan-preventing-type-2-diabetes/prediabetes-screening-how-why/why-screen-for-prediabetes  🔬 Timestamps Introduction and Jennifer Woodward’s health journey (00:00 - 05:28) What Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners do (05:28 - 07:37) Why normal labs do not always mean optimal health (07:37 - 10:22) Blood sugar, fasting glucose, and CGMs (10:22 - 17:10) Inflammation, CRP, cholesterol, and heart health (17:10 - 24:13) Longevity and the most important lab markers (24:13 - 30:38) The HIDDEN framework for whole-body health (30:38 - 34:57) Gut testing, GI-MAP, SIBO, and food sensitivities (34:57 - 41:46) Peptides and why lifestyle foundations come first (41:46 - 47:40) Where to learn more about Jennifer Woodward (47:40 - 50:12)

  4. Sep 23

    97. The Gut-Brain Axis Explained: How Gut Health Affects Anxiety, Brain Fog & Mood

    The gut-brain axis plays a major role in mood, brain fog, inflammation, digestion, metabolism, and long-term health. In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Jennifer Stagg to explain the gut-brain connection, why the microbiome matters, and how gut health can influence anxiety, cravings, energy, and overall wellness. Dr. Stagg explains how stress can disrupt the gut microbiome and how the vagus nerve helps connect the digestive system with the nervous system. The conversation also explores leaky gut, butyrate, probiotics, digestive symptoms, and why gut problems do not always show up in obvious ways. If you are dealing with digestive issues, brain fog, anxiety, low energy, chronic inflammation, food cravings, or simply want to better understand the gut-brain connection, this episode offers science-based insight into how to support a healthier microbiome and improve resilience. Get 10% off your first order at Dr. Jones Supplement Store when you join the email list. https://drjonessupplements.com/ 📌 About Dr. Jennifer Stagg Dr. Jennifer Stagg is a naturopathic physician, clinical researcher, author, and founder of Whole Health Wellness Center in Connecticut. She holds degrees in biochemistry and nutrition from Memorial University of Newfoundland and earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Stagg is the author of The Bitter Prescription and Unzip Your Genes, and she co-hosts The Natural Doctors. Her work focuses on gut health, the microbiome, precision lifestyle medicine, inflammation, metabolic health, and helping patients address the root causes of chronic disease. 📌 Learn More About Dr. Jennifer Stagg Website: https://www.drstagg.com/ Whole Health Wellness Center: https://www.wholehealthllc.com/providers/dr-jennifer-j-stagg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNaturalDoctors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjenniferstagg/ The Bitter Prescription: https://www.drstagg.com/the-bitter-prescription/ Unzip Your Genes: https://www.drstagg.com/unzipyourgenes/ 📌 Connect with Dr. Greg Jones Book Dr. Jones to speak at your next event: https://www.drjonesnmd.com/ Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK 📌 Featured Event Dr. Jennifer Stagg and Dr. Greg Jones are both featured speakers at the EPIC Functional Medicine Conference 2026, sponsored by Biotics Research. Register here: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/epic2026  🔗 Authoritative Resources & Further Reading • Harvard Health – The Gut-Brain Connection: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection • NIH/NCCIH – Probiotics: What You Need To Know: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics-what-you-need-to-know 🔬 Timestamps How Dr. Jennifer Stagg found functional medicine (00:00 - 04:41) Why so many health problems start in the gut (04:41 - 07:37) What is the gut-brain axis? (07:37 - 11:46) How the vagus nerve connects your gut and brain (11:46 - 15:24) What dysbiosis really means (15:24 - 19:12) How stress changes your gut (19:12 - 25:12) How to choose the right probiotic (25:12 - 29:12) What causes leaky gut? (29:12 - 31:44) Why butyrate is important for gut health (31:44 - 36:37) Why your gut is called the second brain (36:37 - 42:25) Can probiotics improve mood? (42:25 - 45:51) Simple ways to improve your gut health (45:51 - 51:37) Gut health problems you should not ignore (51:37 - 52:48) Final thoughts on protecting your gut (52:48 - 53:17)

  5. Sep 18

    5 Surprising Benefits of CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin (Beyond Muscle Growth)

    Dr. Jones clarifies how the combination of CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin can enhance growth hormone production and release. He elucidates the science in this peptides explained video, highlighting the potential health benefits his patients have experienced with ipamorelin and peptide therapy. Understand how these growth hormone-stimulating compounds work together.CHAPTERS00:00 What Are CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin?01:00 How They Work Together to Boost Growth Hormone02:00 The Well-Known Benefit: Muscle Growth & Fat Loss03:04 Surprising Benefit #1: Deep Restorative Sleep03:39 Surprising Benefit #2: Sharper Focus & Brain Function04:08 Surprising Benefit #3: Joint, Tendon & Ligament Repair04:37 Surprising Benefit #4: Improved Skin Health & Elasticity05:05 Surprising Benefit #5: Stronger Bones & Osteoporosis Prevention05:46 Final Thoughts & How to Learn MoreConnect with Dr. Greg JonesInstagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ 📣 Subscribe + Follow: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave a review. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJonesNMDTV 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK?si=WhH4DW3oQw2k9qkfCtHZdQ ____________________________The information provided in this video is solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or manage any health condition. Viewing this content does not establish or imply a doctor–patient relationship. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional regarding your own specific medical questions or health concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, or lifestyle program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

  6. Sep 16

    How to Build Muscle with Peptides

    Learn how peptides can support muscle growth, recovery, and performance without the risks of anabolic steroids. This video explains sarcopenia, the role of growth hormone–supporting peptides like CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, BPC-157, and PEG-MGF, and how to stack them safely for longevity and lean mass. Discover a smarter, physiology-based approach to building muscle and optimizing healthspan.CHAPTERS00:00 Why Muscle Matters for Longevity00:50 Understanding Sarcopenia and Muscle Loss with Age01:26 Risks of Traditional Steroids and Performance Drugs02:08 The Peptide Strategy for Smarter Muscle Building02:44 Foundational Health Before Using Peptides02:48 Key Peptides for Muscle Growth and Recovery04:27 How to Stack Peptides Based on Your Goals06:04 Cycling, Timing, and Monitoring for SafetyConnect with Dr. Greg JonesInstagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ 📣 Subscribe + Follow: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave a review. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCM2Jjqb7MqtZ7VDIuRjguLA 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK?si=WhH4DW3oQw2k9qkfCtHZdQ ____________________________The information provided in this video is solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or manage any health condition. Viewing this content does not establish or imply a doctor–patient relationship. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional regarding your own specific medical questions or health concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, or lifestyle program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

  7. Sep 9

    96. Why Injuries Keep Coming Back: Load, Capacity & Recovery Explained

    Recurring injuries are often not just about bad luck, poor form, or one wrong movement. In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones sits down with Dr. Stefi Cohen, Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, entrepreneur, and world-record powerlifter, to explain why injuries keep coming back and how training load, tissue capacity, recovery, and pain science all shape long-term healing. They discuss why active people often experience recurring back pain, shoulder injuries, and training setbacks even when they are doing “the right exercises.”  This conversation also covers the role of deadlifts, lifting technique, efficient movement, early injury management, shoulder pain red flags, regenerative medicine, PRP, prolotherapy, peptides, and practical ways to build a stronger, more resilient body.  If you are an athlete, coach, clinician, or active adult trying to recover from injury, train smarter, and prevent setbacks, this episode offers a clear framework for improving performance while respecting recovery. Get 10% off your first order at Dr. Jones Supplement Store when you join the email list. https://drjonessupplements.com/ 📌 About Dr. Stefi CohenDr. Stefi Cohen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, entrepreneur, and 25-time world-record-holding powerlifter. She made history as the first woman to deadlift 4.4 times her body weight in competition and has dedicated her career to helping athletes and active adults train smarter through evidence-based principles. Her work focuses on pain science, injury recovery, strength training, performance, and bridging the gap between rehabilitation and high-level training. Through the Institute of Strength Training, Dr. Cohen educates coaches, clinicians, and athletes on practical strategies for improving movement, managing pain, and building long-term resilience. 📌 Learn More About Dr. Stefi Cohen Website: https://instituteofstrengthtraining.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStefiCohen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steficohen/ Training Programs: https://www.hybridperformancemethod.com/ 📌 Connect with Dr. Greg Jones Book Dr. Jones to speak at your next event: https://www.drjonesnmd.com/ Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK 🔗 Authoritative Resources & Further Reading • MRI findings, disc degeneration, and low back pain https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26359154/ • Recent clinical practice guidelines for low back pain managementhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38693474/ • Training load capacity and injury riskhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34124660/  🔬 TimestampsIntroduction to Dr. Stefi Cohen (00:00 - 03:04) Combining strength training and physical therapy (03:04 - 04:24) Why injuries happen in active people (04:24 - 05:17) The biggest mistake athletes make when training (05:17 - 08:37) Why pain should not be ignored (08:37 - 10:03) Understanding low back pain and recurring injuries (10:03 - 13:03) When an MRI does not explain your pain (13:03 - 16:16) Should you rely on imaging or function? (16:16 - 18:21) Coaching athletes through pain and injury (18:21 - 19:25) Why deadlifts do not cause injuries (19:25 - 21:15) Is there really a “perfect” lifting technique? (21:15 - 25:44) Efficient movement vs. perfect form (25:44 - 30:55) What to do during the first 72 hours after a back injury (30:55 - 34:35) Why shoulder injuries are so common (34:35 - 37:39) When shoulder pain needs more than exercise (37:39 - 41:36) Recognizing the warning signs of a serious shoulder injury (41:36 - 44:31) Regenerative medicine, PRP, prolotherapy, and peptides (44:31 - 50:20) Building resilience through smarter training (50:20 - 55:42) Key takeaways for preventing recurring injuries (55:42 - 01:00:28) Where to connect with Dr. Stefi Cohen (01:00:28 - 01:01:40)

  8. Sep 2

    What You Need to Know About SEMAX on Memory, Focus, and Mental Sharpness

    Semax is a neuroprotective peptide studied for memory, focus, learning, and mental performance without the jitteriness of stimulants. In this video, Dr. Greg Jones explains how Semax increases BDNF, supports neuroplasticity, influences dopamine and serotonin, and why it has been used clinically for brain recovery and cognitive support. He also covers delivery methods, safety considerations, and who may benefit most.CHAPTERS00:00 What Semax Is and Why It’s Different From Stimulants00:31 History of Semax and Clinical Use in Russia01:18 How Semax Increases BDNF and Supports Neuroplasticity02:09 Cognitive, Mood, and Neuroprotective Benefits03:18 Nasal Spray vs Injectable Semax04:18 Safety, Side Effects, and Who Should Be CautiousConnect with Dr. Greg JonesInstagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ 📣 Subscribe + Follow: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and leave a review. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDK?si=WhH4DW3oQw2k9qkfCtHZdQ ____________________________The information provided in this video is solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure, or manage any health condition. Viewing this content does not establish or imply a doctor–patient relationship. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional regarding your own specific medical questions or health concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, treatment, or lifestyle program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

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Welcome to the Optimization Academy Podcast! Here I will be interviewing some of my favorite innovators in the health care industry and beyond. We will be sharing tips and information on how to become the most powerful version of yourself using naturopathic and integrative medicine, fitness, nutrition, and more. Together we will give you the tools to be informed and empowered! Dr. Greg Jones is Naturopathic Physician, Navy Vet, Reformed Engineer, and Grumpy Dog Dad. His mission in medicine is to shift the conversation away from "sick" care to true healthiness and wellness.

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