The Optimized NP
by Jeremiah Velasquez FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
GLP-1 Muscle Loss is a Myth. Here is What's Actually Happening
About this podcast
Most people spend their whole lives outsourcing the three things that matter most: their health, their money, and their relationships. They trust the system, follow the script, and wonder why they still feel stuck.
Not here.
The Optimized NP is where a double board-certified nurse practitioner and serial entrepreneur sits down with the people who've figured it out: physicians, business owners, athletes, and high performers who refuse to settle for average in any area of their life. We talk about what actually works: optimizing your hormones, building real wealth, running a business that doesn't run you, and showing up fully in every relationship that matters.
No fluff. No gatekeeping. No watered-down advice designed to keep you dependent on a broken system.
Just clarity, the kind they never wanted you to have.
If you're a medical professional tired of playing small, an entrepreneur who takes their biology as seriously as their bottom line, or someone who simply refuses to let their health, finances, or relationships run on autopilot, this is your show.
Rebel? Maybe. But you'll leave every episode sharper than you came.
Hosted by Jeremiah Velasquez, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC. Full credentials & provider info: https://steelcity-trt.com/jeremiah-velasquez
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- GLP-1 Muscle Loss is a Myth. Here is What's Actually Happening · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 51Are GLP-1 medications just weight loss shots? In this episode of The Optimized NP, Jeremiah welcomes Dani, the GLP-1 Queen, to discuss semaglutide, tirzepatide, and…
- The Shocking Truth About Healthcare Costs No One Tells You · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 50In this episode, Tiffany Smith shares an eye-opening journey from healthcare professional to advocate for meaningful change in American healthcare. Her candid revelations about…
- Optimize Your Hormones, Transform Your Life · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 49In this first episode of The Optimized NP, Jeremiah sits down with fitness coach and trainer Reese Weatherford to discuss the deeper connections among training, hormones, and…
- How a Shift from Traditional Medicine Led to a Holistic Approach to Wellness · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 48In this episode, Jennifer Parker, a nurse practitioner and founder of You First Health and Wellness, breaks down the evolving landscape of personalized medicine, especially…
- The Hidden Power of Creatine: Beyond Muscle – Why It's Essential for Brain & Body · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 47In this episode, Jeremiah Velasquez—also known as the Optimized NP—breaks down the science, history, and practical applications of creatine monohydrate, a supplement backed by…
- Hepatitis Happens: Understanding Liver Health · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 45Struggling with unexplained fatigue, stubborn belly fat, or insulin resistance? It could be more than just burnout—it might be fatty liver disease, a silent condition that’s…
- The Future of Medicine: Direct Primary Care Explained · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 44Tired of rushed doctor visits and insurance headaches? This episode is for you. Physician assistant and health coach Logan Crist joins us to break down how Direct Primary Care…
- Revolutionizing Healthcare: Why DPC works · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 43Looking for personalized healthcare, affordable medical care without insurance, or longer appointment times with a provider who actually listens? In this episode, nurse…
- Revolutionizing Healthcare: The DPC Model · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 42Struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalance, or feeling unheard in traditional healthcare? This episode of Hormones Happen dives deep into functional medicine, hormone…
- The Science Behind HCG and Testosterone · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 41The episode discusses the use of HCG as an adjunct to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to address side effects and optimize testosterone production. It covers the science…
- From Personal Transformation to Empowering Women: The Fervor Fitness Journey · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 40The conversation with Tamara Bowman covers her fitness journey, competing, and the creation of Fervor Women's Fitness Studio. It delves into empowering women through fitness…
- TRT/HRT Q&A · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 39In this special solo episode, dual board-certified NP Jeremiah shakes things up by answering the internet's biggest pain points and questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy…
- Operator Mode: Dean’s Mindset for Growth · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 38Entrepreneur and operator Dean gets real about what it actually takes to build a business: relentless discipline, a love for “boring” work, and the mindset to ignore shiny…
- Inside DPC with Natalie: Care Without the Red Tape · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 37Board-certified nurse and founder of E & O Wellness, Natalie, joins Jeremiah to unpack the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model—why she left corporate medicine, how longer visits…
- Unlocking the Secrets of Hormone Optimization with Justin Groce · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 36Nurse practitioner and hormone optimization specialist Justin Groce joins us to unpack what truly drives men’s health, vitality, and fertility. We cover when TRT makes sense (and…
- Hormones, Myths & Longevity with Jennifer Jay, NP · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 35If you’ve ever wondered whether integrative/functional medicine is legit—or how to actually use hormone replacement therapy for health optimization—this one’s for you. Jeremiah…
- From Cardiology to Wellness: Crystal Hurst, NP on Rewriting Women’s Health · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 34Feeling “off” but your labs are “normal”? In this episode of Hormones Happen, Jeremiah sits down with Crystal Hurst, NP, to unpack perimenopause, menopause, and preventative…
- Fueling Success: How Stephanie Burdick Built Clean Eats from Passion to Purpose · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode of Hormones Happen, host Jeremiah sits down with Stephanie Burdick, owner of Clean Eats in Pueblo, Colorado, a thriving hub for healthy meal prep and community…
- The Anvil Effect: Forging Stronger Bodies Through Breath, Bodywork, and Hormones with Chris · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 47In this episode of Hormones Happen, host Jeremiah, the “Optimized NP,” sits down with Chris, an Army veteran and founder of Anvil Bodyworks, for a powerful conversation on…
- Cream vs Shot. The Shocking Truth About Testosterone Therapy · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 32Episode Summary: Don't miss this! In this episode, Jeremiah breaks down the real-world pros and cons of injectable testosterone versus transdermal creams. From energy crashes and…







