Best Ndaa Podcasts (2025)

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SMART Goals are Dumb with Dr. Christian Swann 1:29:36

3d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

On this week's episode we're tackling a topic we've been meaning to discuss for a long time: Despite being pervasive in both performance and medical spaces, SMART goals are no actually an evidence based way to change health and fitness behaviors. They may even, in some cases, be harmful. Our guest, Dr. Christian Swann, is a Professor of Psychology …

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Personalized Training Plans (Research Review) 1:12:24

10d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. In this week's episode we're breaking down some recently published research. Specifically, "Personalized, Evidence-Informed Training Plans and Exercise Prescriptions for Perform…

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Human Performance in ROTC with Mauri Dimeo 1:32:04

17d ago1:32:04

1:32:04

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. Find ⁠Tactical Alpinism on Instagram here⁠ You can find Mauri's podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or on ⁠Apple Podcasts We recently had Mauri on to discuss his research on lactate threshold base…

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The Presidential Fitness Test is Coming Back, What Does that Mean? 1:26:16

24d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

On July 31st President Trump signed an executive order re-establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and directing the new council to develop a proposal on bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test. This test figures prominently in the childhood memories of many Americans, with pride for some and trauma for others. In …

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Part Time Warfighters, Full Time Performance with Mark Christiani 1:38:13

1M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. This episode includes a reference to this Defense Health Agency report that found that the more H2F resources provided for Reserve soldiers, the better results they saw. If you foll…

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The Ten Step Method to Conducting a Successful UAS Mission 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

In this season finale of the Clemson Drone Podcast, Dr. Joe Burgett walks listeners through the structured 10-step approach used at Clemson University to ensure successful Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) missions. Unlike previous episodes featuring guest experts, this episode is a solo deep-dive focused on practical guidance for mission planning, ri…

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News & FAQs: Joint Fitness Test, NDAA, Running Injuries, and more! 1:07:49

1M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

This week's episode we're answer a few audience questions, going through some military fitness news, and discussing some recently published research. It's a bit of rapid fire content, if you want a deeper dive on any of the individual topics, please let us know! Here's everything we discuss: Joint Fitness Test Rumors Air Force Fitness Test Changes …

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Lactate Threshold: Assessing Endurance for Tactical and Mountain Athletes with Mauri Dimeo 1:30:41

2M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. Find Tactical Alpinism on Instagram here You can find Mauri's podcast on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts You can download a copy of Mauri’s thesis, “Relationship Between the Lactate Thresh…

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NDAA Compliant Drones with Cole Martz 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Dr. Joe Burgett dives deep into the world of NDAA-compliant drones with guest Cole Martz, Unmanned Systems Specialist at Frontier Precision. With major changes at the federal level impacting the use of foreign-manufactured drones, Cole helps demystify what NDAA compliance really means and what dron…

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Navy Sports Medicine with CDR Kevin Bernstein, MD 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. A few weeks ago we mentioned that the Navy provides pilots with human performance resources, but it turns out we were wrong! A common complaint in that community is "I've been told my e…

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Nazareth Syndrome 54:44

2M ago54:44

54:44

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. This week's episode is just the two of us, and we're discussing a topic that we've referenced a few times on social media: Nazareth Syndrome. One of the simplest ways to explain this phenom…

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Retired NY State Police Investigator turned High Tech Pet Finder with Chad Tavernia 23:50

2M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett sits down with Chad Tavernia, a retired New York State Police investigator who has transformed his passion for helping others into a high-tech pet recovery business. As the founder of North Country Drone Search and Recovery, Chad uses thermal imaging drones to locate lost pets—an emotio…

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The Science of Human Performance: Part 3 with Dr. Rachele Pojednic 1:24:47

2M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have experts (including Rachele!) standing by to answer your questions. In the final part of this series we cover several topics we didn't get enough clarity on in the first two segments: an update on MAHA, Lifestyle Medicine, and how research …

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The Science of Human Performance: Part 2 with Dr. Rachele Pojednic 1:11:41

2M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠⁠ We have experts (including Rachele!) standing by to answer your questions. In part 2 of this 3 part series we finally get to the primary topic we invited Rachele onto the podcast to talk about: the gap between human performance research and the practi…

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Navigating the Defense Reauthorization Act with John "JT" VonLunen 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

Host Joe Burgett is joined by JT VonLunen, President of Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions, for a timely conversation about the evolving drone landscape in light of the Defense Reauthorization Act. Joe outlines the potential implications of a ban on Chinese-made drones like DJI and Altel, urging agencies and drone users to start thinking proactively…

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The Science of Human Performance: Part 1 with Dr. Rachele Pojednic 1:30:15

3M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠⁠join our Discord!⁠⁠ We have experts (including Rachele!) standing by to answer your questions. When we hit record on this conversation, we thought it would be a single episode focused on bridging the gap between academia and practice, but we quickly realized that Rachele had…

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Exploring other Drone Options in a Season of Tariffs with Sean Falconer 42:14

3M ago42:14

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In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett sits down with Sean Falconer, Managing Director of Volatus Drones, to unpack the implications of tariffs and potential bans on DJI and other Chinese-made drones. With public agencies and entrepreneurs facing growing uncertainty, the conversation explores viable, non-Chinese drone altern…

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Hot Takes: Athletic Trainers, MAHA Updates, Combat Standards and More! 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

MOPs & MOEs is ⁠powered by TrainHeroic!⁠ To continue the conversation, ⁠join our Discord!⁠ We have experts standing by to answer your questions. This is a quick hits episode! Instead of spending an hour on a specific topic, we hustle through a series of hot topics that either address current events, add to previous episodes we've done, or just don'…

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Transitions from Government to Franchisee Ownership with Matt Stacker 26:16

3M ago26:16

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In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett welcomes retired Army Colonel and Blue Nose franchise owner Matt Stacker for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship in the drone industry. Matt shares his journey from a distinguished 33-year military career to entering the drone service business. He explains how he founded J…

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The Art of Programming for Diverse Fitness Levels with Nate Palin 1:09:06

3M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

MOPs & MOEs is powered by TrainHeroic! To continue the conversation, join our Discord! We have experts standing by to answer your questions. One of the classic problems with tactical strength and conditioning is that, unlike many athletic settings, you can't assume a common baseline level of fitness. Even in combat arms units, it's normal to have e…

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Zone 2 Cycle Syncing Hybrid Training with Dr. Alyssa Olenick 1:40:34

3M ago1:40:34

1:40:34

On the week's episode we're getting "clickbaity with integrity" in the words of our guest, Dr. Alyssa "Lyss" Olenick. Between her social media presence as @doclyssfitness and her powerhouse training business The Lyss Method she's a big deal as both a coach and a science communicator. We've been working on getting her on the podcast for over a year,…

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From Veteran to Drone Business Owner with Ethan Miller 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Host Joe Burgett welcomes Ethan Miller, a retired UAS Navy veteran, owner of Sea Dragon Drones, and franchise owner with Blue Nose Aerial Imaging. Ethan shares his inspiring transition from military service to entrepreneurship in the drone industry. He reflects on the early challenges of civilian life, including stints in trucking and logistics, an…

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Reverse Cycle PT for Heat Acclimation with MAJ Christian Wardynski 1:17:42

4M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

We first became aware of the story at the heart of this episode over three years ago. Details were scarce at the time, but we knew that heat casualties had been a major issue for units at Defener Pacific... except for one company that was completely unaffected. And as it turned out, that company had been doing afternoon physical training to deliber…

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Athletic Trainers and Army Fitness Test Changes: Our Thoughts 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

This one is a bit of a current events episode. We're diving into two hot topics in Army human performance: First we dig into the ongoing drama around cutting Athletic Trainers from H2F teams, including the efforts to reverse the decision. This touches on everything from contracting policy to the difference between measuring performance and measurin…

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360 Panoramic Imagery Mapping with Ben Fowler 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

In this episode, host Joe Burgett welcomes Ben Fowler, founder, and CEO of PARKS360, to discuss how drone technology is transforming outdoor recreation research and asset assessment. Ben shares how he utilizes 360-degree panoramic imagery mapping to support natural resource management and improve park infrastructure. Ben also dives into his backgro…

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Salt Sugar Fat: Exploring the Processed Food Industry with Michael Moss 1:18:14

4M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Michael Moss is the author of the #1 NYT bestseller Salt Sugar Fat that rocked the processed food industry (which has been so impactful that it's still in print a decade later, now in 22 languages). He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist formerly with the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, and a trusted keynote speaker to global audienc…

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Breaking Down the Army Fitness Test Changes with CSM Raymond Harris 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

On Monday the Army announced some major fitness testing changes that include removing the Standing Power Throw (SPT) and introducing sex-neutral standards for 21 "close combat" military occupational specialties (MOSs). These changes are marked with a shift from Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to the new name: Army Fitness Test (AFT). In this episod…

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Working Missions with the Fly Guys and Matt Domas 23:34

4M ago23:34

23:34

In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett welcomes Matt Domas from Fly Guys, a leading drone service provider. Founded in 2018, Fly Guys operates nationally and internationally, leveraging a network of in-house and contracted pilots. Matt shares insights into the drone industry, discussing the key qualifications for pilots and …

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VO2 Max as a Vital Sign 1:16:52

5M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

In 2016 the American Heart Association called for Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF), generally measured using VO2max, to be included as a vital sign. They said: “The underlying premise of this statement is that the addition of CRF for risk classification presents health professionals with unique opportunities to improve patient management and to enco…

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Endurance Training 101: Top Down vs Bottom Up 52:46

5M ago52:46

52:46

This episode is all about identifying the right approach to endurance training for different types of athletes. Some people are genetically predisposed to strength and power, while others are built for stamina. While most of us fall somewhere on a spectrum between the two, knowing your athlete archetype can help you determine your optimal approach …

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Building a Franchise from the Ground Up with Blue Nose Aerial Imaging 42:17

5M ago42:17

42:17

In this episode, host Joe Burgett from Clemson University sits down with Tanner Harris of Blue Nose Aerial Imaging to explore the expansion of the Clemson drone program and the exciting opportunities available through Blue Nose’s franchise model. Clemson’s drone program has grown significantly since the end of Season 1 of the podcast, now including…

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The Financial Foundation of Health and Readiness with Brendan Duebner 1:13:28

5M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

The human performance community often focuses on physical fitness at the expense of other domains. Recent holistic approaches have improved the ways we address other domains, especially nutrition, mental health, and spiritual fitness. A weak area in many of these programs is financial fitness, and Life Skills for Soldiers is working to fix that. Fi…

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SEAL Mindset with Commander (Retired) Jon Macaskill 1:11:55

5M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

This episode covers a lot of ground. On the heels of last week's episode where we had to edit out our discussion of women in special operations, that's exactly where our conversation this week starts. We originally connected with our guest because of his LinkedIn post about a woman in her senior year at the Naval Academy who has been selected to at…

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USASOC Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

CSM JoAnn Naumann planned on serving one enlistment in the Army to get a clearance and learn a language so she would be competitive for the Foreign Service. 28 years and 14 deployments later she's now the USASOC Command Sergeant Major. We originally got in touch because she appreciated our episode with Alyssa Clark where we talked about ultra marat…

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Gym Myths and Truths: Research Review 1:02:24

6M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

In this episode we look at a few pieces of recent research that focus on how knowledgeable both health and fitness professionals and average gym goers are on a variety of topics. We break down the results, but we also challenge the quality of questions the researchers asked in their assessments. We spend the bulk of the time on this survey by resea…

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Stolen Lunch Money with Steve Beynon 1:20:44

6M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

After they complete initial entry training all soldiers are entitled to Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) to help pay for food, but many of them have most of it deducted to pay for meals provided in dining facilities (DFACs). Recent investigative reporting by our guest, Steve Beynon, has revealed striking inconsistencies between how much money …

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Medical Standards for Military Service with COL (R) Chris Meyering 1:29:41

6M ago1:29:41

1:29:41

1.35 million applicants received a military entrance physical from 2016 to 2020, and about 15% of them received an initial disqualification. More than half of these disqualified applicants sought a waiver, and they were more likely than not to get approved. This whole system can be frustrating and opaque, so in this episode we dive into the medical…

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Military Injury Research with Dr. Dan Rhon 1:21:49

6M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

How much do we really know about injury risk and prevention? Our guest this week argues it's less than most people think, so we dive into the state of the research to figure out why. There aren't many people as qualified as Dr. Dan Rhon to discuss the problem of musculoskeletal injuries in the military. He has a bachelors in applied health, a maste…

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The Economics of Health with Professor David Cutler 1:21:53

7M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Why are there more MRI machines in Massachusetts than in all of Canada? Why is healthy food getting more expensive faster than processed food? Why does our medical system prioritize providing treatments over improving health outcomes? Our guest this week answers all of these and more, and he's among the most qualified people in the world to take on…

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Part-Time Hitters (Crossover Episode) 1:30:56

7M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

This week we're bringing you an episode from Part-Time Hitters, where Eric Evans interviewed us about all things military human performance. We discussed H2F, MOPs & MOEs, Leg Tuck Nation, and how to improve performance in the part-time military. Go check out more from Part-Time Hitters and their supporters! Part-Time Hitters Website (a podcast abo…

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Injury FAQ Part 2: Lower Back Pain, Tendonitis, and Why Foam Rolling Doesn't Work 1:17:22

7M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Welcome back to part 2 of our injury conversation. From prevention to treatment, in this episode we're answering all of your questions about anything to do with injuries. We collected these questions from you the listeners (and Instagram followers) and our Physical Therapist John is back to answer everything we didn't get to in part 1. Topics discu…

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Injury FAQ Part 1: Running Cadence, Shoulder Impingement, and Why You Should Stop Icing 1:05:12

7M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

From prevention to treatment, in this episode we're answering all of your questions about anything to do with injuries. And of course to do that we needed an expert, so our Physical Therapist John is back on pod. He has a background working with human performance teams and currently serves in Special Operations. The primary topics we discuss in thi…

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Make America Healthy Again: Our Thoughts (Part 2) 1:07:03

8M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Welcome back to part two of our Make America Healthy again breakdown. In this part of the conversation, after wrapping up the last of the key elements of the MAHA platform, we dive into the key personalities. Specifically, we went through many of the participants from "American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion," a roundtable discussion hosted…

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Make America Healthy Again: Our Thoughts (Part 1) 56:26

8M ago56:26

56:26

We're starting the new year by diving straight into a politically sensitive topic. According to their platform, Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) seeks to drive a transformative agenda by aligning health-conscious, independent-minded voters with candidates who have the ability to disrupt the status quo. This includes prioritizing regenerative agric…

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Nutrition in America: How We Got Here with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian 1:19:31

8M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

This is a rerun of an episode we did a year ago. As our last holiday rerun before we get into fresh content, this one helps to set the stage for our first couple episodes for 2025 which will discuss the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, aka MAHA. You might be surprised that many of our biggest problems today are the results of solutions to the…

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How To Build Your PT Plan 1:27:03

8M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

This is a rerun of an episode from 2022, if you joined us recently it's a great introduction to building smarter physical training plans to improve performance and reduce injuries. We'll be back in a couple weeks with fresh content. Until then, happy holidays! No guest this time, just Alex and Drew trying to answer one of the most commonly asked qu…

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What You Need To Know About Cognitive Training with Job Fransen 1:11:08

9M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Happy holidays! This is a rerun of an episode we published back in March 2023, but this topic has been getting a lot of discussion again recently so we wanted to revisit it! MOPs & MOEs merch is now for sale on our website! Check out the shop for tees, hoodies, stickers, and more. Job Fransen is a skill acquisition specialist working at the Univers…

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Return to Flight After a Broken Back with Lt Michaela Long 1:31:44

9M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

We stumbled onto Michaela's story because of this hilarious video explaining her pretty traumatic experience. We love a good comeback story after injury, especially when it includes a life being saved by strength training. We won't ruin the whole story, you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out, but there are several valuable lessons in…

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Mop Up: Politics of Health, Nutrition Rules that Work, and Fitness over the Holidays 52:50

9M ago52:50

52:50

The year is coming to an end and there are a few topics that we didn't make full episodes out of that we thought were worth discussing. In this episode we hash out: A grab bag of nutrition topics including eating local, raw milk, processed food, and other hot topics in the nutrition space. Fitness during the holidays (or during travel in general). …

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From Overweight to Special Operations with SGM Jaime Espinoza 1:14:22

9M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

This episode continues a theme of bringing on guest's who crossed paths with Alex in the Army and helped shape his perspective on human performance. SGM Jaime Espinoza's career started with troubles involving weight gain, mental health, alcohol abuse, and more. But thanks to help from several people along the way (some human performance professiona…

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