In The RACK Podcast

Today Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick would like to introduce Dr. Michael Mayr, DMD, MA, AIAOMT to the podcast. Dr. Mayr is a dentist and is part of a holistic dental practice in Boston called Harmony. Biologic dentistry is very interesting and Dr. Nick has taken on this journey on over the last year or so.This subspecialty of dentistry goes beyond just dentistry itself. Reducing the amount of toxicity in the body, especially mercury is a focus for sure as well as minimizing fluoride usage and exposure. 

Dr. Mayr and the Harmony team follow the  International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) amalgam removal protocols and promote overall health and wellness by:

Implementing mercury-free and mercury-safe protocols and procedures

Creating an environment that promotes minimal fluoride usage

Educating proper nutrition to prevent and reverse dental disease

Eliminating toxins from dental materials and processes 

We dive a little into the profession of dentistry and how it has been evolving over the years as well as Harmony's recent shift away from the insurance-based model. Apparently, insurance is just as bad with dentistry as it is with physical therapy.

If you have been considering a holistic approach to dentistry or want to learn more about it then this episode will be worth the listen!

For more information about Dr. Michael Mayr and Harmony Boston visit their instagram @harmonyboston or website !

You can also check out Dr. Mayr's instagram @drmayr if you want to learn more about the Bio Dentist himself!

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Today Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick introduce their new PT hire, Hayden Gray. Hayden graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in 2020 and then went to continue his education at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science to graduate with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023.

Hayden was a member of the Track and Field team as a sprinter, where he was a captain in his junior and senior year. Alongside this experience, he also coached small, and large group training sessions at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning gym where he earned his Certified Functional Strength Coach Certification (CFSC) and had the opportunity to work with clients of all different capabilities.

We not only have a discussion with Hayden as a new member of the team, but also as a PT colleague. We take this opportunity to talk with Hayden about his college experience and discuss his preparedness for entering in the world as a practicing PT.

If you are a new grad or exploring the option of becoming a PT then this episode will be a good listen for you. Also if you are a PT owner that is looking to hire a PT in the near future then there will be a few nuggets in here for you as well. 

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Today Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick would like to introduce John Moro to the podcast. John Moro is a pharmacist and Vice President of a company known as The Herbal Path. The Herbal Path is a natural pharmacy that is located in both Dover, NH and Portsmouth, NH. This is a natural pharmacy was founded in 1997 that specializes in natural remedies and alternatives to prescription drugs.

John has been with The Herbal Path for the last 2 years after spending most of his time in retail pharmacy. He brings another view of pharmacy and describes his experience at The Herbal Path as being a mindset shift meaning that with holistic health and wellness the goal is to find the root cause vs. treating symptoms in the conventional model of pharmacy.

We dive deep into natural remedies for common pain and inflammatory conditions as well as talk about the characteristics of a plant including its phytochemistry that would be the most suitable for the person. John considers natural pharmacists and herbalists as being matchmakers between plant and person.

If you have been considering mushroom in your health journey then this episode will be worth the listen. John has a great passion for medicinal mushrooms. If this is also something that you want to know more about then we are most definitely going to have a part 2 as well as have John in for a workshop in the near future.

For more information about John Moro PharmD, RPH and The Herbal Path visit their instagram @herbalpathportsmouth or website !

You can also call their store at (603)-740-8400 or John's email at: [email protected].

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Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick are excited about this episode as we have another great guest speaker with us. Today we are talking with a physical therapist by the name of Justin Farnsworth. Justin was in town with us last week when we recorded this podcast as we hosted the PPSC certification course. PPSC stands for Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification and Justin was our instructor. 

In this episode of In The Rack Podcast we dive into the many issues within the medical and PT professions. It is courses like the PPSC that make good PTs great as well as give them the tools to be prepare their patients and clients for LIFE!!

We as PTs tend to under-load our patients. This is not emphasized in our graduate schooling and is up to us as the providers to become educated on how we can best help our patients and clients.

Not every physical therapist can be good trainer...Even though some may say otherwise. But if PTs can have a better understanding of strength and conditioning principles as well as how to apply them, then this can make for an unbelievable practitioner. 

We also talk about our vision for the future of physical therapy and what we need to do as a profession to make that vision a reality.

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Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick bring you a special episode today about a particular topic that might be a little uncomfortable for some people to hear. Not only does it need to be said, but if you are one of those people that feels uncomfortable with this topic then you are the type of person that actually needs to listen to this one.

The topic of today is a good way to end 2022 and start 2023. Its the topic of health shaming with an emphasis on respecting your own health as we dive into 2023. We also dive into some tips to help you navigate the upcoming holiday. 

In 2022, we saw so many people in our community make huge strides on their health journey, and we certainly want to keep this rolling… However, in 2022, we also witnessed a culture that criticizes and shames you for giving unhealthy people a hard time, yet it “is totally fine” to make fun of people for “being healthy” by doing the boring small behaviors with pristine consistency.

There is a double standard in our culture, especially in the US. We are told to be okay with your body, no matter what! But this discounts the reality that one’s current weight/body fat content could very well indicate diminished poor metabolic health!! This is NOT OK!!!

It is one thing to be mentally stable with where you’re at and have plans in place to make strides toward a healthier you. We cannot continue on this train of “be okay in your own skin” if that means you’re continuing to live an unhealthy life!

Ultimately, we want people to respect their health in 2023!

We are NOT saying...go body shame people for being overweight! We want people to optimize their health. We want you to thrive, not just survive during your lifetime!!

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In this Episode Chad and Nick have a special guest on the show by the name of Josh Fischer. Josh owns a strength and conditioning facility in Newburyport, MA called Tsunami Strength. 

We have known Josh over the last 4 years and can say that this guy walks the walk and talks the talk! Josh grew up playing competitive soccer and wrestling, which drove him into his journey of health and fitness. Josh graduated from UMass Lowell with a degree in exercise physiology as well as nutrition. 

Josh is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and has had a lot of great mentors over the years. Josh works with a wide range of clientele including high school, college, and professional athletes, military and first responders, as well as anyone who just wants to live an active, healthy lifestyle

When not training his clients, Josh is usually surfing, snowboarding, or participating in Spartan races. 

In this episode we talk about Josh's training with his clients and the obstacles that he has had to overcome since opening up and running Tsunami Strength over the last 6 months. 

For more information about Josh Fischer and Tsunami Strength visit his instagram at tsunami_strength or his website !

You can also contact Josh by email at [email protected] or by phone at 978-406-9966.

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Today we have a very special episode as today marks not only the 50th episode for us here on In The RACK Podcast, but it is our Halloween special episode where we share some scary stories with you. Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick are joined by Karyssa McCullough...Previously Shaw. 

Unlike the story of the Sandersen Sisters in Hocus Pocus…These Stories are real. And in my opinion makes them even more scary.

I know Dr. Nick has a scary story of a foot patient that can be very relatable to a lot of you.
Karyssa talks about her journey of when she had her gallbladder removed.

Dr. Chad on the other hand is going to talk about the scary story regarding the testosterone epidemic that men are facing in our modern day society.

Testosterone Epidemic Blog: https://www.proformptma.com/blog/testosterone-epidemic

Silverback Summit Link: https://www.silverbacksummit.com/

Podcast Ep. 47 with Ali Gilbert: https://www.proformptma.com/podcasts/in-the-rack-podcast/episodes/2147786085
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Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick bring you a special episode today about some things that we could do better with raising our children in modern day society. In the end it is on us as parents to make sure that we establish the right environment for our children to thrive in. We all want to be the best parents for our children and that can starts with us taking responsibility for their health. 

Dr. Nick is a new dad to a beautiful son and gives his take on the journey that both him an his wife have been through over the last year. Dr. Chad has older children and gives his perspective on what he has implemented over the last 10 years.

Dad's...you don't get a pass on the health of your child. Yes...Your nutrition and quality of your health will impact the development of your child. This is not just on your wife!!

Many of the topics that we will cover in today's episode will include:

We all inherently have parental instincts!!

- WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR MILLIONS OF YEARS -

However, the modern world and culture blocks that intuition sometimes. Go with your gut, weigh the risks and benefits, and make the choice that is right for you, your baby and your family. 

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In this Episode Chad and Nick get a little reckless In The RACK!!

"If You Want It To Go Away...Don't Move"

This is what a patient was told by her medical doctor. Both Dr. Chad and Dr. Nick dive back into the use of language as well as how this statement could not be farther from the truth!

Dr. Chad talks about a patient that he had recently that was treated with the classic diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Not only was this patient not having relief with her treatments, but she was not being treated as an individual.

Dr. Nick talks about a situation in which he had a phone conversation with someone that was very much misdiagnosed by his medical provider. This was a situation in which Dr. Nick saved this person from going through an unnecessary surgery. This happens all too often, especially when a patient has surgery prior to exploring conventional treatment like physical therapy.

Having a patient stop a particular movement may not be bad advice as long as there is a plan to re-introduce that movement when appropriate. To tell someone that they should never do a particular movement ever again is not only bad advice, its reckless!!

These stories are not only crazy, but they are reckless!

It's reckless as a provider to be telling patients this type of harmful information!

So...if you are a healthcare provider and are listening to this episode we just ask that you don’t be reckless with other people's health.

Now for all of you patients that are listening…you shouldn’t put up with people who are reckless with yours!

Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to find out who we have as a guest on next week's episode.

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In This Episode of In The RACK Podcast, Chad sits down with his guest and coach Ali Gilbert live at the Perform Better Summit in Providence, RI. Ali is a Strength & Conditioning Coach that specializes in men's health and hormone optimization. She is also the proclaimed "Queen of Men's Health"!

Chad spends an hour "bro-out" session with Ali talking about the testosterone epidemic going on today as well as talk about how the medical system is failing to help these men feel "optimal". Chad also talks about his journey with the healthcare system and how it failed him as well as how Ali has helped him along his journey.

We talk in depth about the stigma that "fit" people have to deal with on a daily basis as well as hit up some nice food hacks that can help you to fight off some of those sweet tooth cravings. 

Ali Gilbert Contact Info:

Ali Instagram: @thealigilbert

Ali Gilbert Website

If you want to learn more about testosterone for yourself then, Ali has an online Testosterone School that will be made available to you. Just tell her you heard about it from here as enrollment is currently closed. 

And...If you want the ultimate man experience then check out her upcoming event called the Silverback Summit October 27-29 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. You may even see me there!!

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For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!

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