Dr. Potter is a Research Physiologist and Deputy Chief of the Biophysics and Biomedical Modeling Division (BBMD), at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). Prior to working at USARIEM, he spent a number of years in clinical research (drug and device trials). He is U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He earned his bachelor of arts (BA) in psychology at Cambridge College, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (MS) in Sports and Health Sciences at American Military University, and his doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical and Health Informatics (concentration in nanomedicine and clinical informatics) at Rutgers University. His research portfolio spans across the applied sciences, from thermal manikin testing, to the cutting-edge of product development (e.g., computer-based decision aids, wireless communications, and wearable sensors). His current scientific focuses include: 1) individualized mathematical modeling of thermoregulatory responses to clothing, environment, activities, with the inclusion of components for rest and recovery, 2) studies of metabolic costs over complex terrain, 3) application of mathematics in integrative physiology, and 4) innovative approaches to assessing human body composition. Dr. Potter has authored over 90 scientific publications (manuscripts, government reports) as well as over 100 research presentations, abstracts, and invited lectures. He serves on several editorial boards and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sport and Human Performance (JSHP).

Dr. David P. Looney is a Research Physiologist in the Biophysics and Biomedical Modeling Division at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). Dr. Looney earned his BS in Nutritional Sciences at the University of New Hampshire before obtaining his MS and PhD in Exercise Science at the University of Connecticut. He has developed numerous predictive models for the Department of Defense including metabolic cost equations for the US Army Load Carriage Decision Aid (LCDA), formulae for determining body surface area of modern US Army personnel, as well as a novel core body temperature estimation method. He is also a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). His research interests include biomedical modeling, exercise physiology, tactical strength and conditioning, and human performance optimization. Dr. Looney has authored over 60 scientific articles as well as over 50 research presentations, abstracts, and invited lectures.

In this episode we chat about:

Resources discussed:

Google Scholar

ResearchGate

USARIEM

You can contact Email: [email protected]

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adam-Potter

GoogleScholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3C-PxSwAAAAJ&hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Looney-3

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Jeff Johnson is a retired Marine with over two decades of experience working with and training all manner of athletes and tactical personnel. He earned a BS in Health Promotion and Strength and Conditioning Coaching from the University of Texas at Austin and maintains several other fitness, performance, and business certifications. Jeff currently works as a Fitness Specialist for The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center where he continually works to create a comprehensive entry level physical training program for Austin Fire Department and Austin/Travis County EMS cadets. He is also working to improve the return to work process and believes the longer members are on a restricted duty status, the higher the risk they will have a negative experience that they will avoid in the future. Jeff hopes to create a more streamlined and holistic approach using an interdisciplinary team with the intentional inclusion of behavioural health professionals.

Serving others is a lifetime calling for Jeff, and he is grateful for any opportunity to do so.

In this episode Jeff talks about:

Resources discussed:

National Fire Protection Association Manuals

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Wellness Fitness Initiative Manual

You can reach out to Jeff directly via email at [email protected] or [email protected] or follow him on Linkedin

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Luke Sinnott is a retired British Army Captain who served with the Royal Engineers. He was injured by an explosive device on the 20th Nov 2010 while working as a Royal Engineer Search Adviser (RESA) in Afghanistan. He lost both legs above the knee and suffered multiple lacerations to his body and limbs. Luke has accelerated his recovery from injury through the use of Sport and has represented his Country in Athletics both for Great Britain and the Armed Forces team at the Invictus Games. As well as being a World Class Athlete, Luke is also a pilot and trustee for Flying for Freedom (www.flyingforfreedom.org) where he uses flying to help rehabilitate other Veterans. Luke is also a lead member of the Veterans Gateway (www.veteransgateway.org) and is working to make support for veterans better and easier to access. 

In this episode we talk about:

Contact at www.lukesinnott.com and on Facebook, Instagram and twitter

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Chris Frankel is head of performance at BeaverFit USA, the leaders in outdoor fitness solutions. Frankel is focused on building upon BeaverFit’s success in the military creating durable, effective outdoor training solutions, and to continue applying lessons from his career to optimize equipment design and performance training for commercial facilities and end users of all kinds. Frankel earned his doctorate in health, exercise, and sports science from the University of New Mexico and has developed and delivered evidence-based fitness education worldwide.

In this episode Chris talks about:

Resources discussed:

Until the end of time by Brian Greene

Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kahneman

The signal and the noise by Nate Silver

You can check out BeaverFit USA by visiting their Website: https://www.beaverfitusa.com or on social media at:

LinkedIn: Dr. Chris Frankel+ BeaverFit North America

Twitter: @BeaverFitUSA+

Instagram: @BeaverFitUSA

Facebook: @BeaverFitUSA

YouTube: BeaverFit USA

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Dr. Phil Wagner is the Founder and CEO of Sparta Science. After receiving his medical degree from USC, Phil was frustrated by the lack of evidence-based approaches to performance and injury prevention within Sports, the Military, and Occupational Health. It was this lack of evidence-based practices that inspired him to create Sparta Science. #MovementDoctor

In this episode Phil talks about:

Resources discussed:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

You can find out more about Sparta Science by checking out their Website: https://spartascience.com or on social media at:

Facebook: @spartascience

Instagram: @spartascience

Twitter: @DrPhilWagner + @SpartaScience

LinkedIn: Dr. Phil Wagner + Sparta Science

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Alex (Sandy) MacQuarrie is a transplanted Canadian trained to the level of Critical Care Paramedic (flight). He has worked in paramedicine since 1993 in urban, rural, and remote environments including helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and senior management positions. He has a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration and recently completed a PhD. Currently, he is Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. A passion for exploring paramedic wellness led him to conduct doctoral research in cooperation with New South Wales Ambulance Service in a truly unique collaboration. He also has over 20 years as a firefighter in suburban and rural settings in three Canadian provinces and one Australian state. Current research interests include the physiological response to stress in emergency services providers and others.  

In this episode we talk about:

Resources discussed:

Australasian College of Paramedicine

ESSA - Exercise Sport Science Australia

The debrief podcast

The fast lane podcast

Medic mindset podcast

You can contact Sandy directly at [email protected] or follow him via social media on Linkedin and Twitter. Sandy University Profile and OCRID ID. 

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Dr Oliver Hamlet is a human factors consultant with a PhD in organisational psychology / human factors from the University of Aberdeen, where he is also a member of the Applied Psychology and Human Factors research group. Oliver has studied psychology for over 11 years, and has 6 years of experience conducting research into human factors, the majority of which focusing on dynamic high-risk environments such as helicopter search and rescue operations.

In early 2021, Oliver completed a PhD exploring the non-technical skills utilisation of offshore transport and search and rescue helicopter crews, the findings of which were used to develop novel human factors training mechanism for helicopter pilots, known as HeliNOTS systems. The HeliNOTS systems have since been recognised for their substantial impact by academia and industry alike. His research has also been used to develop a taxonomy of factors which influence non-technical skills in the sector.

Oliver is passionate about furthering the relationship between academic research and real-world practice, and alongside his human factors consultancy continues his research to identify and train the skills which facilitate high-level human performance.

In this episode we talk about:

Resources discussed:

Safety at the sharp end by Rhona Flin

Blackbox thinking by Matthew Syed

You can contact Oliver directly at [email protected] or follow him via social media on Linkedin.

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Jim McDonald is a professional strength and conditioning coach with 18 years’ experience and a career firefighter for the last 6 years. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2005 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sport Science and Minor in Spanish. He holds his Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength Coach Facilitator (TSAC-F) certifications from the NSCA. He is a professional member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and serves as an Advisory Board member for the State of Colorado. His mission and goal is to help affect positive change in the fire service by using his passion and experience in strength and conditioning to help educate and spread knowledge of health and wellness and strength and conditioning to the Tactical/fire community. He writes, presents and is frequently a guest on podcasts to help educate and spread his passion in the industry.

In this episode Jim talks about:

Resources discussed:

ACSM Journal 

NSCA TSAC Report

You can contact Jim directly via email at [email protected] or follow him via social media on Linkedin

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*The views expressed in this episode are those of Captain Michelle Jilek and do not represent those of the United States Air Force or the Department of Defence* Captain Michelle “Twitch” Jilek is an embedded Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) within the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, USA. Captain Jilek developed one of the first-ever unique active duty embedded DPT position in the United States Air Force to offer services specifically for fighter pilots within their own squadrons on the flightline. She has been working closely with Air Combat Command in developing the Optimizing Human Weapon System (OWHS) program for fighter pilots, and works closely with contract personnel including Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, and Licensed Massage Therapists.  Captain Jilek specializes in treating high G-induced spine injuries in fighter pilots, and is currently developing research projects to reduce the chance of high G injuries sustained in F-22s and other fighter aircraft. Captain Jilek graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017, completed an orthopedic residency in 2019, and became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2020. She has conducted award-winning research in spine and shoulder, and has been using her special skills for the United States Air Force since 2018 when she commissioned.

In this episode we talk about: 

Resources discussed: 

High G flight by David Newman 

Movement Impingement syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann 

McGill Method 

McKenzie Method 

Career detail about becoming a PT in the USAF 

Current Concepts Physical Therapy Courses  

You can contact Michelle Directly via email at [email protected] or via social media on Linkedin  Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Ryan Carroll is the Director of Tactical and Elite Sport at Bridge Athletic where he serves as an educator, podcast host, and business development lead for the company's numerous tactical and elite sport partners. He has extensive experience in multiple areas of strength and conditioning having most recently worked with an Air Force Special Operations Unit. He has also worked in professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies, and at the collegiate level with Loyola University Chicago and the University of Tennessee.

In this episode we talk about:

Resources Discussed:

EXOS Education

DNS - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Why we Sleep by Matthew Walker

The Talent War by Mike Sarraille and George Randle

Bridge Athletic

Powering Performance Podcast

You can contact Ryan directly via email at [email protected] or follow him on Instagram and Linkedin

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