Simply Not Easy

In this episode we explore the athletic competitive mindset. From friendly competition, to a heavy chip on the shoulder, to taking souls as inspired by David Goggins. Enjoy and regain your grit.

To work without working, fight without fighting, and run without running. Learn about mental imagery, what it is, and why it is so important. This is a recipe for success not only in the athletic world, but for any stressful situation. In the words of Muhammad Ali: 'The man who has no imagination has no wings'.

I recently finished a formalized four month mentorship program, and in this episode I share what that experience was like. Shout out to alum from my physical therapy program at Ithaca College, Zak Gabor & Steph Allen, for creating this mentorship group: The Level Up Initiative. It was a great time all around making positive changes a few health care providers at a time. Enjoy.

Own this! When someone tells you to own something it's a sign they believe in you, it's a sign they see that you are capable of more, it's also a challenge. Tune in to learn why this motivating phrase can be so uncomfortable at first. What in your life do you need to own?

No pain no gain! Myth or rooted in reality? In this episode we explore the concept and its implications. I take some words of wisdom from one of my mentors, Kelly Starrett. No matter your previous beliefs, this episode is set to be a good thought provoking one.

Taking in back to a good old classic for this episode. Whether a nice easy snack, side dish, or star of the show in some good baking apples are a great addition to a diet and active lifestyle. Tune in to hear a few stories and try a new type of apple while you're at it. Plus it's good for your health. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.... if you throw it hard enough.

Today we get into the nitty gritty of the hard working triceps muscle. We review its attachments in the body, what nerve provides its fuel, and most importantly its action and how to work it out. I also talk about how crucial this muscle is in the spinal cord injury population and those implications. Enjoy!

Happy Easter everyone. Hard to believe that this is the first episode talking about baseball so far. Today we look into one of the most unique positions in all of sports, pitching a baseball, and both the requirements and demands it places on the body. Pretty cool stuff for this full body movement. We also talk about how baseball injuries have changed since the 70s-90s and if that is even a good thing.

This episode goes out to a childhood friend. We were hanging out last night and as we were catching up he was telling me about how he was 'getting his life together' starting today (his 24th birthday!). By no means was this guy a mess, but he had higher standards for himself and needed new habits to take massive action on. Tune in today to reflect on what area of your life you want to improve and how doing the dirty work of creating better habits leads to an easier and more meaningful path forward.

Using the word celebrate doesn't quite fit the tone of the day, but today is the remembrance of when Jesus died. This episode ended up being far more emotional than what I expected. Sometimes that's life, riding all that the crazy roller coaster has to offer us and learning a thing or two along the way. Tune in as I talk about a great life lesson passed down to me from my grandfather.