Simply Not Easy

It's Superbowl Sunday. Filled with food, drinks, great commercials, and of course the big game. The Kansas City Cheifs claimed victory over the San Francisco 49ers. With a final score of 31-20. In this episode we focus on the Super bowl MVP QB Patrick Mahomes.

What better way to promote recovery of the mind, body, and soul than to pay someone to lock you in a strange room. Today I met up with some great new friends, my coworkers from Evolution PT, and we tackled a pretty sweet escape room adventure that was the first time for many of us.

They say that you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Does that excite you or terrify you? Either way it's a call to action to carefully consider how we spend our time, and with whom...

One of the emotions or states of mind that ties us together, empathy. As a culture is this getting stronger or dwindling down? We take a look at this both from culture as a whole and a special look from a medical perspective. I encourage listeners to check out 2019 prize winning essay 'The Gift' from The Lancet. In this full packed episode I also share a confession of mine, a dirty little secret in my life that started today. Enjoy!

Hips don't lie baby. And today, it's all about those hips. The key to not only a great workout out, but a great movement experience throughout life, if unlocking the mobility and power in those hips. In this episode I break down why the hips are at the center of it all and compare the function different parts of the body were designed for.

In this episode I share one of my secret go to recipes for some great tasting homemade chicken and sides. This is not only healthy and tasty for you, but also healthy and tasty for your budget. Plus I add another game changer to take this delicious meal above and beyond to the next level.

Extensor Hallicus Longus. The underappreciated muscle that raises your big toe to the sky. Why is wiggiling your big toe so important? It's not. But it is essential to have both the mobility and control of this when you walk and run when that foot is pressed against the ground for any hope of a strong push off. In addition to talking about this muscle and it's utility, I also talk about my recent conversation with a new mentor and friend today. Another physical therapist, Board Certified Sports Specialist, Co-founder of a well known website: 'The Student Physical Therapist', sports consultant, the one and only, Dr. Brian Schwabe. Based right here in the city of Los Angeles.

In today's episode we look at changes featured in the NFL pro bowl. They never include kickoffs, that has stayed consistent. The kickoff is one of the most dangerous parts of professional football from an injury risk perspective. This year they are experimenting with a cool new option for kickoffs that would simulate an on sides kick. Tune in to hear more about it. We also give a bit of a shout out to LeBron James for passing Kobe Bryant on the all time scoring list to be at number 3, and still at the top among active players. This episode was originally recorded before the news was out, but I wouldn't feel right without giving acknowledgement of the situation. R.I.P Kobe Bryant. Your legacy lives on.

I was on a webinar with PT business owner and entrepreneurial mastermind, Greg Todd, this morning. His big mission right now is to better equip health care practitioners to follow their dreams and stop trading time for money. On this episode I share a few highlights and my take aways from that webinar.

My first week at Evolution Physical Therapy in Beverly Hills under my belt. It's an exciting time. Working with a great fun loving dynamic team. I've got a good feeling I joined at the right time to see where this journey will continue to take me.