The ALL ME® Podcast

The ALL ME® Podcast Partnership for Clean Competition – Ryan Murphy When it comes to athletes having a level playing field anti-doping plays a major role in sports. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary anti-doping is defined "opposing or prohibiting illegal doping (such as blood doping or the use of anabolic steroids or growth hormones) to improve athletic performance." In today's podcast we're going to talk to Ryan Murphy who is the Executive Director and who leads the efforts of the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC). The PCC isn't a governing body when it comes to anti-doping, but they play a very important role by helping fund projects that give researches and laboratories the very best tools and information to help prevent doping. As the Executive Director, Ryan plays a key role in making sure that projects within the anti-doping space are being funded, oversees organization strategy and daily operations as well as stays in touch with his Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board. If you're interested in applying for a grant through the PCC it would be best for you to start by reviewing their website: https://cleancompetition.org/ One of the ways that the PCC is helping spread great information about the world of anti-doping is through the "Anti-Doping Podcast" which the THF was a part of in early 2023. During the interview we talked about some of the projects that the PCC has funded which has helped change the landscape of anti-doping. One of the tools that we're going to discuss in this interview is the Tasso Device which makes the blood sample collection a much easier process. As we close out the interview Ryan will talk about the PCC Conference that takes place every two years. The THF has taken part in many if not most of the conferences since they began years ago. Anyone who is interested and/or takes part in the anti-doping space should definitely check out the PCC conference in 2025. It was a lot of fun to interview Ryan as he does a great job of explaining all of the facets of work that the PCC takes part in. We hope you enjoy this interview and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to send us an email or give us a phone call. Resource Links: Anti-Doping Podcast: https://cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-podcast/ Videos about Peptides: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Peptide Tasso Device: https://www.tassoinc.com/ 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 Does Lighter & Leaner = Faster – Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD As a Sports Dietitian, one of the many questions I had to answer from athletes, especially those competing in high school and collegiate sports is whether if gaining lean muscle would slow them down. The perception was that if they could lose weight or get significantly leaner, they would get faster. Is this true as does a lighter athlete run faster, have more energy, or perform better than someone with more muscle mass? In this podcast, we speak world renowned Sports Dietitian, Nancy Clark, where we cover her 30 years of experience working with athletes who are focus on physique over performance. We the risks associated with pressure from coaches and parents, the impact of being lighter has on health and performance, the potential health risks, and what are nutritional interventions she has implemented with athletes to enhance performance and strength. Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both competitive athletes and casual exercisers in her successful private practice in the Boston-area (Newton, MA). She has extensive experience helping thousands of active clients—from "ordinary mortals" to Olympians—win with good nutrition. Her nutrition advice and photo have even graced the back of the Wheaties' box! She has been Team Nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox. Her best-selling Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook has sold over 800,000 copies and now is available in it's 6th edition. Nancy also writes a monthly nutrition column called The Athlete's Kitchen, which appears regularly in over 100 sports and fitness publications and websites. Nancy is a sought-after nutrition counselor for athletes who struggle with food-and weight issues, as well as a nutrition educator / speaker popular with dietitians, trainers, coaches, and other health professionals who want to learn how to effectively teach winning sports nutrition messages. For more information please visit www.NancyClarkRD.com Nancy Clark Website: https://NancyClarkRD.com Twitter: @nclarkrd LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyclarkrdcssd Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner 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 Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year with nearly 9-% of them being fatal. When looking at sudden cardiac deaths (SCD) in athletes, the incidence is 1: 33,134 male's athletes and 1: 76,646 female athletes. While there are various signs and symptoms that someone can look for to help determine their level of risk, there are also lifestyle habits that may be increasing your risk. In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Ray Castle, owner of Action Medicine Consultants, who has spent the last 35 years as a Licensed and Certified Athletic Trainer about the significance of the emergency response protocol. Dr. Castle and I discuss signs and symptoms of SCD, potential causes, the types of tests that can help identify if someone is at risk, the role of the athletic trainer on a medical staff, and the significance of the response time and the odds of survival. Stay tuned until the end as Ray shares his story about his experience at the Boston Marathon during the bombing and how his team responded. Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT A native of St. Joseph, LA and a 1990 graduate of LSU, Castle has an extensive background in education, clinical practice, and professional service spanning over 32 years. Dr. Castle's clinical practice background has included experiences at the high school, college, and international (1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; USOC Sports Medicine Staff for 2003 Pan American Games; and 2004 US Women's Bobsled) levels, large-scale medical coverage and coordination, as well as extensive experience in emergency medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, where he began as an athletic training student. Ray received his Master of Science and his Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance and Recreation from The University of Southern Mississippi. Additionally, Ray is a nationally registered emergency medical technician (NREMT) as well as an EMS Instructor through the Louisiana State Bureau of EMS. Castle is nationally known and recognized for his skills and contributions to advancing the athletic training profession and advocacy for sports health and safety through 200+ presentations, research projects, and publications. He has served in various leadership roles in state, regional, and national organizations, including a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Education Council (2004-2008), Board Commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) from 2011-2017, and Vice-President of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association (2013-2016). Ray is also the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including National Athletic Trainers' Association Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer (MDAT) in 2017, induction into the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2014, and Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2019. Additionally, Castle and three LSU Athletic Training Students were recognized with a Concurrent Resolution from Louisiana State Senate for their emergency response roles at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. After a 20-year stay at LSU where he was Professor and Athletic Training Program Director, Castle transitioned in August 2022 to devote his energy and passion to Action Medicine Consultants, LLC, as Owner and Chief Medical Officer since 2012. His company provides sports medicine event coordination; emergency medicine and response training; EAP development and audits for organizations; and continuing education courses. One of his most recent activities was serving as a consultant for the Louisiana High School Athletics Association in the development and implementation of its Pre-Game Administrative Conference (PAC), or "medical time-out" program. He currently serves as medical coordinator for over 20 large-scale events in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Ray is married to the former Katherine Vanduzee of Baton Rouge, LA. Katherine is an administrative assistant who attended LSU. Follow Ray Castle Website: www.actionmed.com Twitter: @actionmedco Instagram: @actionmedco LinkedIn: @actionmedco 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 Sue Campbell: OUT Maine When looking at the use of Anabolic Steroids, it is important to know that these drugs are used for a variety of different reasons beyond athletic performance. One of the proper medical uses of these drugs is for Hormone Replacement Therapy. We wanted to discuss this topic within the LGBTQ+ community with our friend Sue Campbell from OUT Maine. Sue is the Executive Director of OUT Maine, an organization that creates welcoming and affirming spaces needed by our LGBTQ+ population through youth programs, school programs, inclusivity training and support, and more. We talk to Sue about LGBTQ+ youth using Anabolic Steroids and Testosterone including the reasons for usage, the rates of usage, and the risks of not doing this under proper medical guidance. Sue shares her own personal story about why she works for OUT Maine, how the organization has grown over the years, and the impact she has seen OUT Maine's programs have on the youth she works with. We discuss the training our organization did with Sue a few years ago to improve our own program and the education we did in Maine alongside OUT Maine and the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. By having this conversation, we hope to enlighten others to the many groups of people turning to these drugs and emphasize the importance of resources and education in this area. Resource Definitions and Links: -OUT Maine: http://www.outmaine.org -OUT Maine Social Media: -Instagram: @out_maine -Twitter: @OutMaine -Facebook: @OUT Maine 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 Peptides – Dr. John Yates Over the past year of delivering our ALL ME education programs in schools we have had a lot of questions about the topic of "Peptides". Some of the questions have been "What do you know about Peptides?" Or we did get the questions "Are Peptides safer than Anabolic Steroids"? While these are topics that we will cover in our programs we like to interview experts in their fields to talk more about these specific topics. In this podcast we're going to talk with Dr. John Yates who is an American chemist and Professor at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yates' work specializes in mass spectrometry. He's known for the development of the SEQUEST algorithm for automated peptide sequencing. This was the best person for us to go to and pick his brain about the topic of Peptides to help students and adult influencers have a better understanding of what Peptides are and how they work. If you are anyone you know has ever had questions about this topic this is a podcast you certainly won't want to miss. To learn more about Dr. Yates please visit his website: https://www.scripps.edu/faculty/yates/ Resource Definitions and Links: What are peptides? https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-peptides Videos about Peptides: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Peptide 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 Weight Loss Drugs: What are the Risks? – Dr. Robert Driver In 2022, nearly 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women were considered overweight with more than 42% of adults being considered obese. The global weight loss and weight management industry has a market size valued around $224 billion dollars and it is expected to surpass $405 billion by 2030. What's alarming is over 90% of people who invest in a weight loss program usually regain all of their weight back at some point. On December 23rd, 2022, the drug Semaglutide received FDA approval to be used as a weight loss medicine for those 12 and up who have a BMI above the 95th percentile. How effective are these type of drugs and what the potential side effects and risks? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Driver, about the mechanisms of action around these drugs, the potential side effects and risks, what type of weight is someone losing from their use, are they suitable for children, and much more. Stay tuned until the end for the curve ball round to learn what would be the one drug he could invent to change the landscape of health. Robert Driver, MD Bob Driver is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for over twenty years. He is certified in Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and is also a member of the Age Management Medical Group. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Duquesne University and his Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine. Bob founded Spartan Medical Associates as his opinion of aging and health evolved during his professional career. He noticed a lack of focus on proactive medicine and was frustrated with the failings of standard medical treatments. He also learned to reject the notion that some things just come with old age. Fatigue, weight gain, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and other "old age symptoms" can be prevented and reversed. Bob has become an expert on BHRT and wants to help clients restore balance for a healthier life. He offers individualized bioidentical hormone replacement strategies and a concierge level of service that brings the expertise to you. 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 Speed Training – Joey Greany Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME® Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Joey Greany, the Major League Strength and Conditioning Assistant for the Tampa Bay Rays. Joey will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and strength and conditioning, while also taking about a topic he is passionate about speed and speed training. During this podcast you will hear Joey talk about the importance of speed training and how it can not only help your own abilities but how it can help your team win. One of the things I think you will notice is the amount of detail that goes in to working with Professional Baseball players. He is going to provide a few examples of what someone can do to improve their speed without all of the technology that he has access to for MLB Players. Years ago people would say to us that if you're slow, odds are you're not going to get faster. Through data and research that is no longer true and you will hear Joey talk about how everyone can improve their speed, even if they're not a speed demon right now. Thanks to Joey for his time and thanks to PBSCCS for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE! Resource Definitions and Links: -PBSCCS: http://baseballstrength.org/ -Joe Hudson Instagram: @joeygreany -PBSCCS Podcast: http://baseballstrength.org/category/podcast/ -PBSCCS Social Media: -Instagram: @pbsccs -Twitter: @PBSCCS -Facebook: @probaseballstrength 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 Lower Body Strength Training – Joe Hudson Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME® Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Joe Hudson, a Minor League Performance Coach for the Boston Redsox. Joe will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and strength and conditioning, while also taking about a topic he is passionate about, lower body strength training. During this podcast you will hear Joe talk about the importance of lower body strength training not just for professional athletes but what it's important for all of us so that we can remain active as we get older. Throughout the interview he is going to reference "force plates", so we wanted to make sure that our listeners knew what that was and could see a video on how it works: Vald Performance Force Plates Video: https://valdperformance.com/forceDecks/ One of the things I think you will notice is the amount of detail that goes in to working with Professional Baseball players. What you will see is that there isn't a one sized fits all lower body strength program for them, which also translates to those who have no desire to compete. We're all different so there isn't just one plan we can follow, Joe recommends working on the lower body a few times a week. So I guess the old saying "don't skip leg day" is true! The lower body strength is an integral part of our health. Thanks to Joe for his time and thanks to PBSCCS for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE! Resource Definitions and Links: PBSCCS: http://baseballstrength.org/ -Joe Hudson Instagram: @Hudson_jr12 -PBSCCS Podcast: http://baseballstrength.org/category/podcast/ -PBSCCS Social Media: -Instagram: @pbsccs -Twitter: @PBSCCS -Facebook: @probaseballstrength 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 Upper Body Training - Goldy Simmons Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Goldy Simmons, the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox. Goldy will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and strength and conditioning, while also taking about his topic-upper body training. We talk to Goldy about why he wanted to discuss upper body training, what muscle group this entails, the skills that can be improved through upper body training, and how often you should focus on this area. We talk about why he views sleep as so crucial to your training, exercises you can do at home for your own upper body training, and his thoughts about those that may be tempted by PEDs to achieve their goals. Goldy shares his knowledge and philosophy for performance and beyond, and we thank him for his time. Thanks to PBSCCS as well for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE! Resource Definitions and Links: -PBSCCS: http://baseballstrength.org/ -Raise Your Game: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Game-High-Performance-Secrets/dp/1546082867 -PBSCCS Podcast: http://baseballstrength.org/category/podcast/ -PBSCCS Social Media: -Instagram: @pbsccs -Twitter: @PBSCCS -Facebook: @probaseballstrength 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 Conditioning and Workload Management - Casey Callison Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Casey Callison, a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. Casey will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and strength and conditioning, while also taking about his topic-conditioning and workload management. We talk to Casey about what workload management means to him, the importance of rest and recovery in this area, how performance is affected by focusing on this topic, and the importance of creating a schedule. We talk about the other keys that have to be in place alongside your schedule, what you should be doing on your off days, and his thoughts about those that may be tempted by PEDs to achieve their goals. Casey also offers his own contact info to help you with your own workload management. Thanks to Casey for his time and thanks to PBSCCS for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE! Resource Definitions and Links: -PBSCCS: http://baseballstrength.org/ -Casey Callison Email: [email protected] -PBSCCS Podcast: http://baseballstrength.org/category/podcast/ -PBSCCS Social Media: -Instagram: @pbsccs -Twitter: @PBSCCS -Facebook: @probaseballstrength 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/