Please enjoy the Grappling with Medicine Podcast Episode #2
"Embarking on Med School: Challenges of a New Medical Student and Grappler"
0:00 Grappling with Medicine Podcast Episode #2
00:53 Introduction and Greetings
01:03 Settling in Lynchburg
01:47 The Jiu Jitsu Community
05:07 The Importance of Belt Promotions
08:25 Challenges of Being a Brown Belt
11:38 Transition to Black Belt
13:15 Balancing Med School and Jiu Jitsu
16:34 The Role of Expectations
37:46 Delegating Tasks for Success
38:40 Strength and Conditioning
39:41 Balancing Coaching and Personal Development
40:02 The Importance of a Dedicated Coach
41:04 Ecological Drills and Training Goals
43:01 The Slow Route to Skill Progression
44:13 The Challenge of Balancing Training and Life
47:17 The Cold Plunge Saga
49:14 Adapting to Unexpected Challenges
52:52 The Role of Experience in Athletic Performance
58:26 The Impact of Age on Training and Competition
01:11:52 Navigating Performance Enhancing Substances
01:16:15 The Satisfaction of Successful Treatments
01:16:50 Navigating Unseen Effects and Backup Plans
01:17:31 Personal Health and Jiu Jitsu
01:17:57 Mental Health Struggles and Self-Treatment
01:19:56 The Science Behind Cold Plunging
01:20:58 Exercise vs. Medication for Mental Health
01:24:37 Challenges of Primary Care and Public Perception
01:26:05 Misconceptions About Medical Treatments
01:30:10 The Importance of Long-Term Health Decisions
01:39:36 Starting Medical School and Future Plans