In this conversation, Elie interviews Dr. Amanda Smith, a sports physician and chiropractor, and she shares the importance of faith in her life and work.

She discusses how gratitude influences performance, her holistic approach to chiropractic care, and the challenges of coaching in a largely unregulated field. The conversation also delves into the potential benefits of cannabinoids for athletes, the intersection of faith and health, and the processes involved in injury recovery and performance enhancement. Finally, we touch on the role of visualization in athletic training.

In this conversation, Elie and Amanda delve into the intricacies of athlete assessment, focusing on functional movement screening, the importance of small details, and the perception of pain in athletes.

They discuss the significance of understanding the deeper motivations behind athletic goals and the role of breath work in enhancing performance. Amanda shares her insights on teaching breathing techniques to new athletes and the use of wearables for monitoring recovery. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to coaching that combines subjective and objective measures to optimize athlete performance and well-being.

00:00 Faith as a Foundation

02:49 The Role of Gratitude in Performance

06:03 Chiropractic Care: A Holistic Approach

09:04 The Coaching Landscape and Regulation

11:58 Exploring Cannabinoids, Marijuana, and Athletic Performance

15:06 The Intersection of Faith and Health

18:02 Injury Recovery and Performance Enhancement

20:48 Visualization and Movement Patterns

21:20 Understanding Functional Movement Screening

24:31 The Importance of Small Details in Athlete Assessment

27:38 Navigating Pain Perception in Athletes

30:47 Finding the Deeper Why Behind Athletic Goals

32:53 Breath Work and Its Impact on Performance

35:49 Teaching Breathing Techniques to New Athletes

38:19 Using Wearables for Athlete Recovery Monitoring