Alan Aragon came on the show to discuss the most important keys for gaining muscle as well as what someone's nutrition should look like when they are recovering from an injury.

Alan is a nutrition researcher and educator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Between publishing numerous papers, writing 2 books, and creating a review of the latest nutrition and fitness research on a monthly basis for the last 15 years, Alan considered to be one of the most influential figures in in the field.

Today, Noah and Alan discuss: 

• Essential principles for growing muscle.
• How to apply these principles when working with injured individuals.
• What nutrition should look like for people recovering from muscle strains, connective tissue tears, and fractures.
• And much, much more.

Enjoy!

Alan's Website

Alan's Instagram

Alan's Twitter

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah spoke with Greg Lehman, a Canadian physiotherapist, strength coach, chiropractor, and educator who is recognized by many to be one of the most well respected thinkers in the world of physical rehab. 

Greg completed his training as both a chiropractor and a physiotherapist. He studied spine biomechanics as part of his Master's degree at the University of Waterloo and published a number of papers. He is also an educator, teaching two different courses both online and around the world. His interests and areas of expertise professionally include running related injuries, pain science, back pain, spine biomechanics, and more.

Greg is well known for his exceptional critical thinking skills and not being afraid to question peoples beliefs, whether they belong to someone else or they are his own. He is constantly challenging clinicians to think deeper, to be more open-minded, and to approach issues from a different lens.

Today, Noah and Greg discuss: 

• What Movement Optimism is.
• If heel striking is dangerous for runners.
• When runners need to "correct" their form.
• Whether there is a best type of running shoe for preventing injuries.
• If runners get injured because they do not strength train.
• Why we should not denigrate manual therapy, or even ultrasound.
• And much, much more.

Enjoy!

Greg's Website

Greg's Twitter

Greg's Instagram

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah was joined by Tasha Louie, a strength and movement coach from the Bay Area in San Francisco. 

Tasha is able to perform incredible feats in the gym, simultaneously exhibiting a great deal of strength, flexibility, mobility, and body control.  At first look, many of the things she does do not seem possible to the average gym-goer.  But not to worry! Tasha breaks down the not-so secret secrets that helped her achieve her level of performance. Follow Tasha's Instagram below to become or inspired or to work one-on-one with her, head over to her website.

Tasha sat down with Noah to discuss: 

• How she has become able to achieve the incredible physical feats that she is able to do.
• What inspired her to start that journey
• Advice for anyone looking to start a similar journey
• Navigating all the myths related to fitness and injury
• How Tasha overcame her recent spinal fracture
• And much more

Enjoy!

Instagram: @tasha.louie

Website: bendermovement.com

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Aaron Kubal joins Noah to discuss all things related to the chiropractic field! Aaron is one of the most well-known chiropractors who is popular on social media for busting myths, providing evidence-based and valuable content to people in pain, and for being a chiropractor who's practice is 100% online.

Aaron values using the best available scientific evidence to create simple principles that allow him to best serve the people that he works with. He places an emphasis on making the distinction between working with people, not working on broken parts. And, unlike the vast majority of chiropractors, he does this all online with his own practice, Twin Cities Rehab and Performance! He has a course called "Why Telehealth" that teaches clinicians how to start and operate an online practice. He also has started a mentorship program for clinicians as well. 

In this episode, Aaron and Noah discuss 

• Common myths in the chiropractic field
• Why and how a chiropractor can practice online
• What it means to be a good clinician
• What cracking backs does and how it works
• And much more

Enjoy!

Why Telehealth Course

Twin Cities Rehab & Performance

Aaron's Instagram 

Aaron's Tik Tok

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah was joined by Ben Cormack, a UK-born physiotherapist and educator who is known to be an expert in the biopsychosocial model and back pain. 

Ben has over two decades of experience practicing as a physiotherapist. While once working full time in the clinic, Ben has transitioned to playing more of a role in education. He teaches courses all around the world and has presented in multiple conferences. He founded his own education company, Cor-Kinetic, and along side Adam Meakins, is a co-creator of the online educational platform for physical therapists, the Better Clinician Project.  

Today, Noah and Ben discuss: 

• Ben's love for DJing.
• The origin of the biopsychosocial model and how it is commonly misunderstood.
• Pitfalls of Western and Eastern medicine.
• How the shift from the biomedical model still has not happened yet.
• Why back pain is and is not like the common cold
• And much, much more

Enjoy!

Ben's Education Company, Cor-Kinetic 

Better Clinician Project

Ben's Instagram

Ben's Twitter

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah was joined by Alexis Léveillé, a physiotherapist from Montreal, Canada. who popularly known on social media as NoBullshitPhysio,

Alexis has gained popularity online for going after those who spread harmful misinformation on social media and for proving to be a well-read and reliable source for all things rehab-related. Alexis' loyal followers enjoy his content knowing that it is trustworthy, valuable, and of course,  extensively well-researched. Stay tuned for Pragmatic Rehab Principles, a project Alexis is helping to create with the goal of providing subscribers with the latest breakdowns of clinically-relevant research.

Today, Noah and Alexis discuss: 

• Is bracing is effective for preventing injuries?
• When is it important to understand how things work?
• How most people go wrong by taking the "how" too far
• How to apply knowledge of the mechanisms of manual therapy and exercise to make these treatments more effective
• And much more

Alexis' Instagram 

Alexis' Twitter

Pragmatic Rehab Principles 

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Noah sat down with Angus Bradley, a strength and conditioning specialist from Wollongong, Australia. Angus is well known for challenging nonsense in the fitness industry while providing a simple yet thoughtful perspective. He is the host of the Hyperformance Podcast with his brother, Oscar. He is also the creator of General Physical Preperation, a community-driven training program focused on promoting strength, athleticism, mobility, and conditioning.

In this episode, they discuss: what it is like to post on social media as physio and fitness professionals, what it is like to have an online business, and most importantly, Angus' training and coaching philosophy. It is a refreshing and holistic perspective that every gym-goer and coach needs to hear!

Angus' Website

Angus and Oscar's Hyperformance Podcast

Angus' Instagram

----

Noah's Instagram

For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah was joined by Adam Meakins, one of the most prominent figures in the world of physiotherapy.  With over two decades spent as a clinician, a background in strength and conditioning, published literature in scientific journals, and experience teaching his course all around the world, Adam possesses an extensive wealth of knowledge.

We discuss: when physios are useful and when they are not, why strengthening is not always the answer, what it means to implement a human-centered approach, what Adam would do differently if he started his career again, and more.

Expect to have a much better understanding of what it means to be an evidence-based, critically-thinking, caring, and compassionate physio after this episode.

Adam's Instagram

Adam's Twitter

Adam's Website

---

Noah's Instagram