Episode Details

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz is joined by Mike Edgar, a physician, chiropractor, and accomplished bodybuilder whose blend of medical expertise and athletic background brings fresh perspective to mindset, chronic pain, and sustainable wellness.

Mike Edgar shares his real-world journey from overcoming sports injuries to building inclusive rehab programs for under-served populations. He opens up about lessons learned through bodybuilding, the value of coaching over perfectionism, and how anyone—from the competitive athlete to the busy parent—can cultivate discipline and real, lasting results.

You’ll discover practical strategies for working through plateaus, why “less is more” in both fitness and medicine, and how to shift your approach for lifelong health, energy, and confidence. Whether you’re motivated by aesthetics, longevity, or simply want to live and move better, this episode delivers science-backed encouragement with a dose of reality, warmth, and humor.

Tune in for compelling stories, actionable tips, and a level-headed guide to building a body and mindset, you love!

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Vision

00:24 – Takeaway: Less Is More in Chronic Pain & Coaching

01:04 – Mike Edgar’s Journey: Injuries, Bodybuilding, Rehab, and Medicine

03:08 – From Clinic to Hospital: Understanding Real-World Rehab

05:13 – Developing Inclusive Rehab for Gender-Affirming Surgeries

05:43 – Bodybuilding Competition & Teaching Discipline

07:13 – Can Anyone Build Discipline?

08:33 – Individualized Coaching: Understanding Client Barriers

11:31 – Measuring Wins: Beyond Macros & Scale

13:41 – Building Discipline and Growth Mindset

15:03 – Fitness Meets Medicine: Creating At-Home Rehab Tools

17:03 – Translating Training for Recovery and Function

19:14 – Chronic Pain, Mindset, and The Medicalization Trap

20:03 – Communication, Reassurance, and Gradual Exposure

22:18 – Breaking the Chronic Pain Cycle

26:14 – What Medical School Reinforced About Health & Muscle

28:33 – Supplements, Labs, and Smart Conversations with Your Doctor

31:08 – Medicine and Wellness: Finding the Right Balance

33:27 – Skin, Longevity, and the Truth about Collagen

36:07 – Fillers, Injections, and Avoiding “Alternative” Health Risk

37:36 – Protein Quality: Collagen vs Whey for Results

39:59 – Mike Edgar’s Current Training: Balancing Family & Fitness

40:43 – Final Thoughts, Family, and What Really Matters

Connect with Mike Edgar:

Instagram: @originalphysiques https://www.instagram.com/originalphysiques/

Website: http://www.originalphysiques.com/

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