Grow or Die

Vitamin B1 is central to the way I think about carbohydrates, energy and performance. In this episode, I explain why I distinguish meeting the RDA from the level of health and performance I aim for with my clients.I walk through thiamine’s role in cellular energy, the relationship between carbohydrate intake and B1 demand, why magnesium matters, and how I use temperature, pulse, recovery and training performance alongside lab work. I also discuss Eminent Nutrition’s Cellular Ignition and my approach to evaluating supplement response.Work with me and the Engineered For Health team:https://engineeredfh.com/Explore Eminent Nutrition:https://www.eminentnutrition.com/Chapters00:00 Why I question the RDA01:04 EAR, RDA, AI and UL explained03:19 Thiamine, TPP and cellular energy05:21 How carbohydrates become ATP07:42 Carb intake, training and B1 demand09:48 Food sources, keto and adding carbs11:18 Pyruvate, lactate and low energy12:16 Beyond carbs: B1 and cellular repair14:12 Why magnesium matters15:27 B1 status and the limits of lab work16:42 Temperature, recovery and training18:39 My approach to fueling and cofactors19:07 Alcohol and other B1 disruptors19:30 Supplement response and adjustment20:59 Tracking progress and working with me

Constipation, bloating and reflux keep coming back. Another supplement hasn't fixed it.In this episode I explain why I look at recurring gut issues through metabolic function, and why the order of support matters. I cover the energy demands of digestion, stomach acid and pancreatic enzymes, bile flow, and the relationship between fat and fiber.We also get into under-eating, stress, SIBO protocols and the daily patterns I track before deciding what comes next.Work with me at Engineered For Health:https://engineeredfh.com/Eminent Nutrition:https://www.eminentnutrition.com/Chapters00:00 Why gut symptoms keep returning01:00 The energy demands of digestion02:22 Under-eating and constipation03:07 Stomach acid and pancreatic enzymes06:18 When more supplements backfire07:07 Gut lining and treatment sequence09:16 Bile flow, fat digestion and fiber10:45 Estrogen clearance and endotoxin12:58 Stress, thyroid support and sequencing15:01 SIBO and the problem with killing first16:39 Food, regular meals and what to track17:35 Bowel movements and fat-fiber balance18:47 Calming an irritated gut lining19:39 When to introduce targeted support

Justin Mihaly discusses histamine, DAO and HNMT, gut health, mast cells, hormones, stress, blood sugar, and his approach to working with clients. General education, not medical advice.Take the quiz:https://engineeredfh.com/quiz

Most coaches don’t have a marketing problem — they have a positioning problem. This video shows how to attract high-ticket clients without discounts or chasing leads.In this episode, Justin breaks down why most coaches stay stuck competing on price and exactly how to reposition yourself to attract high-ticket, premium clients without chasing leads, discounting, or posting generic fitness content.You’ll learn how elite coaches sell outcomes, performance, and systems — not workouts and macros — and how to structure your content, offer, and sales pipeline to convert executives and high performers who value results over price.If you’re tired of commodity coaching and want to build a category-of-one coaching business, this video lays out the framework step by step.🔥 What you’ll learn:• Why premium clients buy context, not transformations• The content strategy that attracts executives and high performers• How to escape price competition with offer differentiation• A 4-stage sales pipeline designed for high-ticket conversions• How to price with confidence and use scarcity correctly📈 Perfect for:Online fitness coaches, personal trainers, high-ticket coaches, and creators building premium offers.👇 Comment “ECA” if you want the full Elite Coaching Academy framework.00:00 – Why most fitness coaches never reach high-ticket clients01:10 – The real reason coaches get stuck competing on price01:49 – Why premium clients don’t buy “fitness transformations”02:38 – How executives actually think about health & performance03:53 – The content strategy that attracts high-level clients04:48 – Why generic fitness content repels premium buyers05:40 – Commodity coaching vs category-of-one positioning06:42 – What your offer must include to justify premium pricing07:47 – The high-ticket sales pipeline built for executives08:04 – Stage 1: Value-first entry (audits & fast wins)08:29 – Stage 2: Insight-driven consultation09:03 – Stage 3: Custom solution presentation09:34 – Stage 4: Invitation-based close (not selling)10:42 – Why premium clients want exclusivity, not availability11:53 – Pricing congruence: matching price to transformation12:05 – Using waitlists and scarcity the right way13:15 – Why this model compounds instead of burning you out14:20 – Final takeaway + how to learn the full ECA framework

Blood work is trending — but most people are reading it wrong.“Normal” labs don’t mean optimal, and context is what everyone is missing.In this episode, we break down why blood work has become a trend instead of a tool, how people are misinterpreting their labs, and why “normal” results often create false confidence instead of real clarity. Everyone wants answers from a single panel, but very few understand how to read blood markers in context.Joined by Lindsay Perry, the conversation dives into what blood work can and cannot tell you, why markers like insulin, glucose, and A1C must be viewed together, and why relying on isolated numbers leads to poor decisions. We also discuss the limitations of cortisol testing, why blood work alone doesn’t capture nervous system stress, and where additional tools like genetics and functional testing actually fit.This episode isn’t anti–blood work — it’s anti-misuse.You’ll hear a grounded, coaching-driven perspective on:Why blood work became popular — and how it’s being misunderstoodThe danger of reading labs without lifestyle, behavior, and symptom contextInsulin as a missing piece in most standard blood panelsWhy cortisol is difficult to assess accurately through blood work aloneHow genetics, gut health, and deeper testing inform smarter decisionsWhy data without interpretation creates confusion, not solutionsLindsay Perry brings real-world coaching insight into how health data should guide action, not anxiety, and why context matters more than any single number on a report.If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but still don’t feel right — this conversation explains why.00:00 – Why Blood Work Is Trending Right NowBlood work has become the latest health trend and why everyone wants answers from labs.01:18 – Everyone Wants to Be a Blood Work ExpertHow access to data without education creates confusion and false authority.03:05 – Why “Normal” Blood Work Can Be MisleadingUnderstanding reference ranges vs optimal health and why people feel stuck.05:12 – The Missing Marker: InsulinWhy insulin is often ignored, how it connects to glucose and A1C, and why it matters.08:04 – Looking at Markers Together, Not in IsolationWhy single lab values don’t tell the full story.10:36 – Cortisol and the Limits of Blood TestingWhy cortisol is difficult to assess through blood work alone.13:02 – Stress, the Nervous System, and What Labs MissWhy lifestyle and nervous system regulation don’t show up clearly on labs.15:48 – Genetics as a Coaching ToolHow genetic testing is used to guide smarter decisions, not labels.18:22 – Detox, Methylation, and Mitochondrial Pathways ExplainedBreaking down common genetic categories and what they influence.21:10 – Gut Health, Sensitivities, and Deeper TestingWhen blood work isn’t enough and additional testing becomes relevant.24:05 – Why Context Matters More Than Any NumberHow symptoms, behavior, and lifestyle complete the picture.26:42 – Coaching vs Data ObsessionWhy data should guide action, not anxiety.29:30 – Using Blood Work the Right WayHow to treat labs as a tool, not a diagnosis.32:10 – Final Thoughts: Blood Work Isn’t the EnemyWhy blood work is valuable when used correctly and responsibly.⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your health and lab results.