Chasing Edges

Dr. Eric Serrano is back for another phenomenal Q&A. Doc focuses heavily on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) at the beginning of the podcast and the most effective methodologies for treatment. The primary focus of this being hyperbaric chamber use and treatments for TBI and other conditions, the Dolphin treatment machine, and the use of fat and fish oils. The conversation then transitions to cycling off caffeine and nicotine and the effects on brain scans, then to post injury recovery methods, including Peptides (BPC 157, TB 500, etc.), Growth Hormone, Boron, Glycine, Vitamin C & E, and many more. A question then triggers the conversation to cover nutrition and supplements for young female athletes (13-16 year olds) then transitions to his thoughts on the carnivore diet for adults and the different variations and mistakes of the diet and who he uses the diet for (rheumatoid arthritis, severe colitis, high depression, someone with brain tumor) The boys then touch on the benefits of eating liver, humanifor, multi-vitamin supplements and how to approach adding vitamins on top. Then Doc closes out with advice to those going through Pre-Med/Med School and general approach to and diagnosis of hypothyroidism (approach without medication). Hope you enjoy!

Nate Ebner is a 10 year NFL veteran, 3x Super Bowl Champion with the Patriots, and Olympic Athlete for the Rugby Sevens team in the 2016 Rio Olympics. On this podcast, Nate dives into the discipline, work, and pursuit of depth it takes to find and understand new passions in life. He also shares is mindset in the world of identifying and controlling what he can, in particular his perspective on adversity and the prudent protection of his thoughts and his peace. Nate articulates beautifully his utilization of gratitude in life during the pod as well. The boys go on to emphasize the importance of being capable to maintain and grow your confidence. Then Nate elaborates on the intense year he has had, undergoing multiple set backs, injuries, and surgeries both in Olympic training camp in 2021 and with the Giants, including an innovative cartilage repair surgery (MACI) where he also elaborates on other methodologies and how he came to his decision on this procedure. Hope you enjoy!

Arian Foster is a retired Pro Bowl NFL Running Back and current music artist by the name of Bobby Feeno, as well as a host of the Macrodosing Podcast with the Barstool Sports Network. On this episode, Arian talks on his transition from the NFL and the assessment and decompression it took to get curious and creative in life post football. This topic leads into a deep conversation about mental health, therapy, being content and realizing what is enough, as well as the concept of freedom in retirement. This evolves into a conversation about his creative process in the music industry, how and where he gets his inspiration and well as his history as a creative writer and a philosophy major. The boys then wrap up the conversation with a dive into his mindset as a undrafted player that was placed on the practice squad to his breakthrough to Pro Bowl level play with discipline and hunger. In the stories you'll see some nuggets on the power of small conversations and what that held for himself and others on his journey. Hope you enjoy!!

Dr. Allen Butler MD is a ENT specialist out of Gainsville, Georgia. He has been in a private practice since 2003. Within his practice, he has special interest in general pediatrics, nasal/sinus disorders and sleep apnea. On the podcast, He dives deep into the benefits of nasal breathing while exercising, along with ways to prime the nasal passageway to improve that adaptation. Dr. Butler then breaks down the nose and interventions to maintain healthy tissue and access to the benefits of the nose. This includes his take on medications and over the counter interventions for different problems in the world of constriction and allergies, along with hacks, habits, and usage for each modality. He and Brian both dive into the importance of becoming aware of your breathing and the benefits of conscious breaths and their benefits, both in and out of performance. As a surgeon he also touches on deviated septum and sleep apnea, along with potential surgical intervention strategies. A lot of great information and education on this podcast. Hope you enjoy!

Dr. Dylan Seeley is a chiropractor at Central Ohio Spine & Joint, a Professor at Wheeling University, and a performance coach at The Training Room based in Columbus, OH. Dylan has a background in strength and speed performance under Olympic Sprint Coach Justin Kavanaugh. He and Brian talk in depth on the use and function and chiropractic adjustments for athletes and general population to optimize performance and rehabilitate injuries, also how to stack treatments such as massage, acupuncture, and strength training around chiropractic adjustments. The conversation covers the connection of the body and brain in many facets, for both mapping neuromuscular connection and isolating weaknesses, as well as addressing eye function in relationship to movement and spatial awareness. Dylan also breaks down the role of foot input, breathing, and rib cage mobility and how he implements them into his assessments in his practice and performance training. This leads into a conversation on the importance of maintaining and optimizing firing patterns, here he emphasizes the importance of hamstring activation alongside other perspectives. The boys also talk on performance footwear, being healthy in general vs being healthy in the gym/as an athlete, before they finish off talking briefly on TBI approaches. The underlying theme in Dr. Dylan Seeley's continued growth in the industry is constant learning and application, chasing edges if you will, to provide the best treatment and training for his clients. Hope you enjoy!

Sean Hayes is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Sean speaks on the development of the WWE strength and conditioning over the last 6 years. The boys dive deep on the function of velocity based training to train individual athletes in real time and on a day to day basis. How to train smarter is harped on constantly on the start of the podcast, and why it is important. Sean goes on to break down the true athleticism in the sport and the standards that are being developed to establish a foundation for the future of the WWE. Sean and Brian also touch on growth mindset, the grind of the year round season WWE athletes face, the hours and training required of the his athletes, and the process of developing young NXT wrestlers who go on to become WWE superstars. The boys close out with some breath work talk as well. Enjoy!

Dr. Eric Serrano is back answering questions and dropping knowledge. Doc breaks down the use and difference between BCAAs and EAAs and recommendations on gut supplements and treatment methods. He also breaks down the perception and maintenance of high cholesterol, suggestions for water filtration methods, and macros for muscle gain and marathon performance. The boys also address the stress and all it's influences, creatine, fish oils, dry fasting, and the vegan diet. ENJOY!

Brennan Scarlett is an NFL linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, previously a teammate of Brian's with the Houston Texans. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of Scarlett Creative a media and creative branding company. On this podcast, Brennan and Brian talk on approaches, and the benefits of mediation, the importance and concept of manifestation, training structure and resources to support success throughout the entire year, not just in season. The boys also talk on the importance of belief and identity, how balancing and growing life and interests off the field carry over to the field. Additionally Brennan and Brian speak on how to incorporate short term deferment and truly put the time into things worth of your time. Hope you enjoy!

Brian rips a solo podcast about his mindset, particularly when goal setting and planning for the future. Followed by the hacks and habits he uses to maximize breathing, sleep, sauna, supplements, hydration, red light therapy, and motivation. Hope you enjoy!