The ALL ME® Podcast

The ALL ME® Podcast Losing a Son to Suicide: Felicia Labatore Losing anyone to suicide is a very difficult thing to go through in life. It's what we do with that tragic loss that can change the directory of others who might be struggling with drug abuse, mental health and someone who is thinking or has tried taking their own life. In this podcast I had the opportunity to talk with Felicia who is a mom of three boys, a wife and a law enforcement officer who lost her oldest son, Clay, to suicide as a result of his abuse of Anabolic Steroids. She is going to tell us about her wonderful family and how her sons abuse of anabolic steroids led to him making a decision to end his life. As a mom and law enforcement officer she or her kids aren't immune to bad things that can happen to a family. She is going to provide tips and advice for parents whose kids are struggling with mental health and drug abuse. Please understand that trying to share the story of losing a loved one to suicide isn't easy to talk about, and really it never gets much easier as the time passes. But, her courage to share Clay's story will leave an ever lasting impact on your life. We hope you will take a link to this podcast to share with others so they too can hear Clay's story which could lead to saving another young life. Resource Links: What are anabolic steroids and what are their side effects? https://taylorhooton.org/anabolic-steroids/ The Clay Davison Legacy Scholarship – Kenosha Community Foundation https://www.kenoshafoundation.org/scholarship-information/the-clay-davison-legacy/ How to talk to a loved one about Anabolic Steroids: https://taylorhooton.org/talking-to-our-children/ Felicia Shares Her Story on Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xBPX4Y7DJQ&t=69s Anabolic Steroids Being Sold on Social Media: https://www.digitalcitizensalliance.org/clientuploads/directory/Reports/DCA_Platforms_on_Steroids_Report-Final.pdf Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast Public Relations in Professional Sports: Rick Cerrone The definition of Public Relations is the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or famous person. There is no one better in the business than Rick Cerrone of Rick Cerrone Communications, who has built his business on experience that he has gained from the time he was in high school. His dream as a young man was to be the Director of Public Relations for the New York Yankees, which he told his high school guidance counselor his sophomore year of High School. In this podcast we're going to take a journey through Rick Cerrone's life and how he went from being the youngest Editor in Chief of a national baseball magazine in his 20's to working with George "The Boss" Steinbrenner and the World Champion New York Yankees for 11 years. Throughout his star studded, World Series winning career, Rick has learned many life lessons that he will share with us in the podcast. He's had the opportunity to work with some of the best managers and players in the game of Major League Baseball. You're going to hear stories about what it was like working for Mr. Steinbrenner during the times when the Yankees were winning and winning big! Following his career with the New York Yankees and after receiving 4 World Series Rings, Cerrone took all of his knowledge and experience and poured it into his own PR Firm – Rick Cerrone Communications. Today he uses the knowledge and skills that he learned over his career and applies them to his current clients, including the Taylor Hooton Foundation. For anyone who is thinking about getting into any Public Relations facet, this is an interview you don't want to miss. For more information about Rick Cerrone or how to contact him, please see the links in the resources below. Resource Links: Contact Rick: [email protected] Website: rickcerrone.com Connect with Rick on Social Media: Twitter: @cerronerick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rick-Cerrone-Communications-828285347258609 Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast Impact of Concussion & Potential Treatment - Dr. Beth Pieroth The significance of concussions have been brought to light over the last 10 years to help athletes, parents, coaches, and sports medicine professionals have a better understanding of proper treatment protocols. Athletes from all sports, especially those that involve more use of the head such as football, hockey, soccer, and others, are at a higher risk of sustaining a concussion. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Beth Pieroth, as we discuss signs and symptoms of a concussion, potential treatment protocols, and when it is safe for a return to play. Dr. Beth Pieroth Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH/RUSH University Medical Center. She has been involved in the assessment of players in the National Hockey League since 1997 and is the Head Injury/Concussion specialist for the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox, Fire, and the National Women's Soccer League. Dr. Pieroth is the Co-Director of the NFL Neuropsychology Consulting Program. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of the USA Football Heads Up Advisory Committee, the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, the US Soccer Concussion Task Force and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Safety Committee. She has been awarded the 2018 Chicago Illini of the Year Award, the 2016 USA Hockey Excellence in Safety Award, the University of Illinois 2016 LAS Alumni Achievement Award, the 2014 AHAI Presidents Award, and 2012 Brain Injury Association of IL Make A Difference Award. She has published on concussion management and neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Pieroth is currently working on her Masters in Public Health through the Medical College of Wisconsin. Resource Links: Twitter: @drepieroth Did You Know? The Taylor Hooton Foundation has an education program on Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Safety Up to 25% of Dietary Supplements are contaminated with illegal drugs and banned substances. Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990

The ALL ME® Podcast How to Get to the Top and Never Quit - Major Wright When it comes to hard work and overcoming obstacles there is one man who comes to mind that shares his story about his path to success and that man is former NFL Player, Major Wright. Nothing in life is handed to us and success doesn't come easily. In this podcast we're talking with Major Wright who is now an author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Growing up Major had dreams of playing in the National Football League. From a young age he knew he loved the game of football and was prepared to work has hard as he could to achieve his dreams. His mom was his support system that helped guide him through his childhood where he'd eventfully get a full ride to the University of Florida and become a Gator. Along his path to success Wright made a few mistakes, just like we all do, but he never let those mistakes take the focus off his dream of playing in the NFL. While at the University of Florida he helped the Gators win the National Championship in 2008. In 2010 he was picked in the 3rd Round of the NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears and this is a story you must listen to! Following his successful years in the NFL, Major will tell us about how he was lost and didn't know what his next steps in life would be. But today, he owns businesses and is constantly reading to better himself and the people around him. He's also written a book title "Major Pain – Confessions of a Smash-Mouth Safety" that outlines his life from the time he was a kid to achieving his dreams on the football field. Resource Links: Major Wright Website: https://majorwright.com/ Link to Purchase His BooK: https://www.amazon.com/Major-Pain-Confessions-Smash-Mouth-Safety/dp/1734586915/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=major+pain+book&qid=1610663606&sr=8-1 Major tackles Manny Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuG3uM0RwLA Connect with Major on Social Media: Twitter: @lilmade21 Instagram: @lilmade21 Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast The Power of Habits for Weight Loss - Dr. Brad Dieter One of the most complicated puzzles to solve in today's society is losing weight safely and effectively. What's even more important is how can you maintain that weight loss once you've reached your body weight goal? With over 70% of the US being overweight, there is an increased desire to try any method possible to lose weight. In this episode, Dr. Brad and I talk about the diet and weight loss industry, why have we seen a significant increase in obesity, factors that influence weight loss, and the power of habits and coaching to solve the problem. Dr. Brad Dieter Brad Dieter, PhD, is an exercise physiologist, molecular biologist, biostatistician, scientist and entrepreneur whose goal is to bring science and industry together to improve human health. He holds a master's degree in biomechanics, doctoral degree and post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital. His research has spanned the translational spectrum utilizing basic science, human trials, and machine learning in large data sets to identify and develop novel therapies and technologies. Currently, he serves as the COO of Macros Inc, Director of Science at Harness Biotechnologies, Chief Scientific Adviser at Outplay Inc, and Scientific Adviser for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Resource Links: www.macrosinc.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/macrosincgroup Twitter @MacrosInc Did You Know? The Taylor Hooton Foundation has an education program on Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Safety Up to 25% of Dietary Supplements are contaminated with illegal drugs and banned substances. Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990

The ALL ME® Podcast Council for Responsible Nutrition - Amanda Darlington Here at the ALL ME Podcast, we spend a lot of time talking about the world of Dietary Supplements. Many of those topics focus on the consumer side of the industry, but what about the supplier side? Today we are talking with Amanda Darlington from the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The CRN is a trade association representing over 190 dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies providing services to those manufacturers and suppliers. CRN companies produce a large portion of the dietary supplements marketed across the globe. Their mission is to sustain and enhance a climate for their members to responsibly develop, manufacture and market dietary supplements, functional food and their ingredients. They do this by ensuring their companies comply with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements and food in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, while also agreeing to adhere to additional CRN voluntary guidelines and Code of Ethics. As the Director of Government Relations, Amanda works with state and federal legislators and regulators to advocate CRN's positions, which are the perspectives of their member companies and the industry. She builds and works with coalitions of industries and organizations with similar legislative and regulatory objectives while collaborating with their member companies and getting them looped-in and up-to-date on these initiatives. We will talk with Amanda about what current legislation she is working on, the current state of Dietary Supplement regulation, what changes she would like to see in the industry, and how we can all work together to create a safe and healthy Dietary Supplement marketplace for both consumers and suppliers. Resource Definitions and Links: Council for Responsible Nutrition: https://www.crnusa.org/ CRN Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library): https://www.crnusa.org/self-regulation/supplement-owl Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994: https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/DSHEA_Wording.aspx National Institute of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov/ FDA Dietary Supplement Page: https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements Dopinglinkki Social Media Pages: https://www.facebook.com/Dopinglinkki https://twitter.com/Dopinglinkki Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill): https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2 Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast National Baseball Hall of Fame – Tim Mead The hallowed grounds of the National Baseball Hall of Fame – it's a place that many strive to get to, but few arrive at. Today we will be going behind the scenes of the Hall with Tim Mead, who has spent 40 years in baseball, and is the current President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Cooperstown, New York. Mead was named to the position on June 24, 2019, and oversees the daily operation of the non-profit, educational institution, whose mission is to preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. The organization first opened in 1939 and today employs nearly 100 full-time staff members, welcoming an average of nearly 300,000 visitors annually and more than 17 million visitors since opening. We talk to Tim about the mission of the Hall of Fame, what can be seen there, as well as his thoughts on known steroid users potentially entering the Hall. We also talk with Tim about his career with the Los Angeles Angels organization before joining the Baseball Hall of Fame, where he spent his entire baseball career, including his final 22 years as the team's Vice President of Communications. In that role, Mead oversaw the team's media relations, publicity and broadcasting operations. Immediately prior, he served as Angels' Assistant General Manager from 1994-97. Mead, who began his career as an intern in the Angels' Public Relations department in 1980, was appointed Director of Media Relations in 1985 and assumed the role of Assistant Vice President of Media Relations in 1991. During his tenure there, Mead and his staff were responsible for the handling of media during the Angels' postseason appearances, the 1989 and 2010 All-Star Games at Angel Stadium and the Angels' 2002 World Series Championship season. We talk with Tim about those experiences, how he got into baseball, what is was like working for the legendary Gene Autry as well as the steroid era of baseball, and ultimately how we got connected when he helped us secure one of our very first ALL ME Advisory Board Members. Resource Definitions and Links: National Baseball Hall of Fame: www.baseballhall.org ALL ME League: https://taylorhooton.org/all-me-league/ Gene Autry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Autry Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast Breaking Barriers for Women in Sports – Rachel Balkovec I'm a big believer in making the impossible possible and today's podcast is about overcoming obstacles and breaking barriers, especially in sports. There's nothing more motivating than a great story, especially when it comes to hard work, dedication, and commitment and today's guest will discuss the challenges that she went through that lead to opportunity. My guest today is Rachel Balkovec and Rachel and I will discuss how she overcame obstacles to become the first full-time female strength and conditioning as well as hitting coach in Major League Baseball. We will discuss her path to success, what she had to overcome, along with how she's now working to mentor young women through a mentorship program. About Rachel Balkovec Rachel has just entered her first year as a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees. She is the first woman to hold that title in the history of professional baseball and is joining 3 other women that will be in uniform this season in various roles. She joined the Yankees after completing her second master's degree in biomechanics and statistics in the Netherlands. While in Amsterdam, she served as an assistant hitting coach for the Netherlands national softball and baseball programs and went on to complete her research at the world leading baseball performance research facility in Seattle, Driveline Baseball. Previously, she was in several roles with the Houston Astros' strength and conditioning department. She completed the 2018 season with their AA affiliate, Corpus Christi Hooks and served as the Latin American Coordinator in her first 2 years with the organization. The first time she made history in professional baseball was in 2014 when she was hired as the first full time female strength and conditioning coach in the MLB in the role of Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals. She also worked in apprenticeship roles for Louisiana State University, The Chicago White Sox, Arizona State University, Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol and EXOS early in her career. The Omaha native is a former NCAA Division I softball catcher and has special interest in organizational culture and behavioral psychology in relation to coaching. She has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, a master's degree in Sport Administration from LSU. Resource Links Rachel Balkovec - https://www.rachelbalkovec.com/ Jenn Widerstrom – Jenn is a fitness professional who has collaborated with Rachel on a mentorship program for women. https://widerstrong.com/ Driveline Baseball - https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/ Rachel's Social Media Links Twitter - @_rachelbalkovec Instagram – rachel.balkovec Did You Know? The Taylor Hooton Foundation has an education program on Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Safety Up to 25% of Dietary Supplements are contaminated with illegal drugs and banned substances. Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990

The ALL ME® Podcast University of Waterloo Doping Scandal – Bob Copeland We have all faced tough decisions in our life. In this episode, we interview Bob Copeland who dealt with one of the largest doping scandals in Canadian University Sport, and faced a tough decision because of that. Before Bob's current position at McLaren Global Sports Solution, Bob was the Athletic Director at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. While at Waterloo, he found widespread usage of Anabolic Steroids and other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances in his football program. After the investigation, Bob and his team decided to suspend the program for a full year. In this episode Bob tells us his story about what he found, the investigation of what happened, the process behind the decision, the backlash that he received, and ultimately the positive outcomes that happened as a result. When all of this happened we worked with Bob to provide education to his students at Waterloo, and he was also a driving force for us to share this message across many other universities in Canada. We also talk with Bob about his position at McLaren Global Sports Solution. Richard McLaren (the co-founder and CEO of McLaren Global Sports Solution) is a well-known name in the anti-doping space as he was an integral part of the Mitchell Report in Major League Baseball and the McLaren Report on the state-sponsored Olympic Russian doping scandal. They now work together on a variety of issues centering on integrity in sport. Bob has always fought for what is right in sport and is a great partner to the Taylor Foundation. He currently sits on our Board of Directors and was the recipient of Taylor's Award given to those who make an impact in the world of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances. Resource Definitions and Links: McLaren Global Sports Solutions: www.mclarenglobalsportsolutions.com/ Waterloo Doping Investigation: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/waterloo-suspends-football-for-steroid-scandal 1.906711#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Waterloo%20in,investigation%20in%20Canadian%20university%20history Mitchell Report: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/mitchell/index.jsp McLaren Report: https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/mclaren_report_part_ii_2.pdf Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: http://taylorhooton.org/education-resources/face-to-face-programs/

The ALL ME® Podcast Contamination and Adulteration of Dietary Supplements – Dr. Pieter Cohen Do you really know what's in the dietary supplements you're taking? Would you be surprised if you found out that your multivitamin contained an anabolic steroid or if the pre-workout you were taking contained a banned amphetamine like compound? How concerned would you be if the product you were taking also contained the anti-depressant Lexapro? With over 50% of the US population taking dietary supplements, it's important to not only know what you're taking but most importantly understand if it's safe for consumption. In this podcast, I speak with Dr. Pieter Cohen whose work is dedicated to researching the dietary supplement adulteration industry. We'll discuss the FDA and their lack of regulation along with what they can do to improve policing the industry, what dietary supplement adulteration is and what type of harmful ingredients that are being found in dietary supplements that are not tested. Pieter Cohen, MD Dr. Pieter Cohen, a graduate of Yale School of Medicine, is an associate professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a practicing internist at Cambridge Health Alliance (Somerville, Massachusetts) whose area of research is the safety of dietary supplements. -- particularly investigating the safety of sports and weight loss supplements. Along with analytic chemistry colleagues he has spent the last decade exploring the boundaries between drugs and supplements. His work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, American Journal of Public Health and Annals of Internal Medicine. Biography Biography: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/21925 Research Links Cohen PA, Sharfstein J, Kamugisha A, Vanhee C. Analysis of Ingredients of Supplements in the National Institutes of Health Supplement Database Marketed as Containing a Novel Alternative to Anabolic Steroids. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Apr 01; 3(4):e202818. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32293681/ Cohen PA. The FDA and Adulterated Supplements-Dereliction of Duty. JAMA Netw Open. 2018 10 05; 1(6):e183329: PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30646231/ Cohen PA, Travis JC, Keizers PHJ, Boyer FE, Venhuis BJ. The stimulant higenamine in weight loss and sports supplements. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2019 02; 57(2):125-130.PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30188222/ Cohen PA, Travis JC, Keizers PHJ, Deuster P, Venhuis BJ. Four experimental stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements: 2-amino-6-methylheptane (octodrine), 1,4-dimethylamylamine (1,4-DMAA), 1,3-dimethylamylamine (1,3-DMAA) and 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (1,3-DMBA). Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2018 06; 56(6):421-426. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29115866/ Keywords DMAA – Dimethylamylamine or 1,3-dimethylamylamine is a drug made synthetically in a laboratory. It was originally used as a nasal decongestant. Today, dimethylamylamine is sold as a dietary supplement used for attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD), weight loss, improving athletic performance, and body building. DMBA – Dimehtylbutylamine or 1,3 – dimethylbutylamine is an ingredient in some pre-workout and weight-loss supplements. In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that DMBA is not approved for use in dietary supplements. No reliable scientific studies have been conducted to establish the safety of health effects of DMBA. As its name (1,3-dimethybutylamine) suggests, DMBA is similar to the illegal ingredient DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine): Both are synthetic stimulants with potentially dangerous side effects, but they are not the same chemical. Higenamine - Higenamine is a stimulant with cardiovascular properties recently prohibited in sport by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Higenamine is also a natural constituent of several traditional botanical remedies and is listed as an ingredient in weight loss and sports supplements sold over-the-counter in the United States. Proprietary Blend – this is when a dietary supplement company combines a variety of ingredients but does not disclose the dosage of each ingredient. This is common in many pre-workout supplements or supplements with a variety of ingredients in order for the company to often hide a weak formula or a banned or prohibited substance. Did You Know? The Taylor Hooton Foundation has an education program on Nutrition and Dietary Supplement Safety Up to 25% of Dietary Supplements are contaminated with illegal drugs and banned substances. Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 214-449-1990