Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Brent Brookbush, Founder of the Brookbush Institute, to discuss an evidence-based approach to training and physical therapy. Brent goes into detail on statistics, assumptions, the importance of a system, and so many other incredible details! This is a DON'T MISS episode for any personal trainer, strength coach, chiro, physical therapist, or other movement expert. Dr. Brent Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, and an impassioned educator since 2004. Dedicated to the optimization of education in the industry, he has been a resource for industry giants like New York Sports Clubs (TSI), Equinox, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), SHAPE Magazine, Power Plate, BeachBody, Concordia University Chicago (CUC), and many more. As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute, he has led the development of an education platform that puts 160+ evidence-based, accredited courses, and 3 certifications, in the palm of your hand, for a fraction of the cost of comparable courses and certifications in the industry. The Brookbush Institute continues to innovate with the intent of building the education platform all of us wish existed. Outside of his duties as CEO, Dr. Brookbush continues to consult and practice as a physical therapist and personal trainer in New York City. For more on Dr. Brookbush and the Brookbush Institute, click the link below! https://brookbushinstitute.com/?utm_source=External&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=DanielBraun **Dan is a member of the Brookbush Institute and has been for over a year. Dan learned valuable insights from the Brookbush courses and holds the CPT and HMS certifications through the Brookbush Institute. He highly recommends the Brookbush Institute to ALL looking to expand their knowledge of movement, exercise, and manual therapy.  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Megan McEvoy to discuss her journey of fitness and competitive ice skating. Megan was diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition, laryngeal papilomatosis, at a young age. This condition causes the growth of small papillomas in the airways and requires regular surgical removal. It currently has no cure. Megan is one of the highest functioning people with this condition. She has NEVER let her condition define her. She is not what has happened to her, but what she has chosen to become. *This episode previously released in December 2020, but has now been edited further to improve audio quality and listening experience. Megan graduated from FSU with a degree in athletic training and is currently studying for her Doctor of Physical Therapy in California. She holds a NASM CPT certification. For more on Megan, her fitness and health journey, and her dog Rocket, you can find her on Instagram @workoutwhisperer To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ted X Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Sleep Science Academy Founder Devin Burke to discuss sleep science, sleep optimization, and more! *This episode previously released in December 2021, but has now been edited further to improve audio quality and listening experience.  Devin Burke is an international and TEDx speaker, the bestselling author of “The Sleep Advantage,” the founder of Sleep Science Academy, and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world. His books, keynotes, programs and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy, and life. Devin Burke helps high achievers and exhausted insomniacs get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power and presence. He was named one of the “Top 25 Health Coaches in America.” and has studied innovative holistic coaching methods from some of the world’s top health and human performance experts for over a decade. As a speaker and coach, he has inspired thousands of people to open their eyes to what is possible through creating new sleep, health and performance habits, and routines. For more on Devin and the Sleep Science Academy, you can visit devinburke.com or sleepscienceacademy.com  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Austin Jochum, CSCS to discuss his journey and experience in strength training and how he has altered his approach in training elite athletes for improved results.  Austin Jochum is the owner of Jochum Strength - he first dreamt up the Idea of Jochum Strength when he was 15 years old and was told he had herniated a disk in his back from squatting and that he wouldn't be able to move the same way again. Being a competitive athlete and wanting to reach the highest of levels of performance, he dove deep into the field of sports performance to see if this was true!​ Through years of research, self experimentation and lots of trial and errors he proved alot of what he was being told wrong.​ Not only was he able to perform all of the movements that he was told previously he couldn't, he became a Two-Sport Collegiate Captain, All-American and Conference Champion. When his athletic career ended he knew that he had to get the information he had learned from this journey out there to All Athletes and Movers, to show them there was a better way to train. A way that increased performance, focused on the person holistically, eliminated injuries and pain and leveled up who they were as humans. Since that point Austin has helped thousands of athletes and movers just like yourself level up their lives, move better, feel better, look better and get out of pain. That is Austin's goal with Jochum Strength. That is Austin's goal for you. Keep Chopping Wood For more on Jochum Strength, be sure to check out his website https://www.jochumstrength.com/ - social media @austinjochum - his podcast on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jochum-strength-podcast/id1455250584 - and be sure to watch for his merchandise / online store coming soon!  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Meghan Barrington, CSCS, ATC, SPT to discuss her own training approach and training philosophies. Meghan's approach to fitness typically stands out as being unique, or sometimes "weird" - yet it is an incredibly effective and FUN way to train!  Meghan is currently two months from becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutrition coach, and 4x Nationally Qualified NPC bikini competitor. She is passionate about using movement as a tool for empowering others and elevating the profession of physical therapy. For more on Meghan, you can find her on Instagram @megsi072 or online at https://www.barringtonkinetics.com/  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Si Mi Pham to discuss his personal life journey, starting when he was surrounded by death and destruction growing up to Vietnam to his current role as the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery for the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Pham shares lessons he learned along his journey to inspire others facing challenging situations to continue to persevere and remember that you are NOT what has happened to you ... but what you choose to become in life. Dr. Si Pham is Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic Florida and Professor of Surgery in the Mayo College of Medicine. He joined the Mayo staff in July 2017. Before joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Pham had worked at 3 major University Medical Centers: University of Pittsburgh, University of Miami and University of Maryland. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh, did his residency in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board-certified by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery; American Board of Surgery; Surgical Critical Care (from the American Board of Surgery) Dr. Pham has been in practice for more than 20 years and has experience in: Adult heart surgery, including heart valve surgery, coronary bypass surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, heart and lung transplant, mechanical heart assist devices, & ECMO. He and his associates have published widely in the areas of cardiac and thoracic surgery in high impact medical journal. As a tribute to Dr. Pham's dedication to excellent patient care, he was awarded the Health Care Hero Award by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in 2007. Dr. Pham is active in medical research, mentoring medical students, resident and fellows. For more on Dr. Pham, you can find him at the mayo clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/pham-si-m-m-d/bio-20340740  -  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrSiPham/  Or Twitter here https://twitter.com/SiPhamMD?fbclid=IwAR3jFr8Blc69P6J3RHbq7hvhiqwYOFzqcHLkW3AeEUjs_OjSTwo5M3yKI9s  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. James Dreese and Dr. Tim Stone to discuss the ACL, including causes of ACL tears, surgical considerations of ACL tears, Rehab for an ACL tear, and so much more! James Dreese, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine. He is double-board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He serves as associate director of Union Memorial Sports Medicine and as research director for the MedStar Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. He was recently elected to serve as one of two delegates from the state of Maryland on the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Council of Delegates. He has served as editor-in-chief for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has been appointed to numerous regional and national leadership committees in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in sports medicine research, and has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Dreese is an associate team physician for the Baltimore Ravens. He serves as one of two delegates from the state of Maryland to the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has been named numerous times to U.S. News and World Report's Top Doctors for Sports Medicine and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Baltimore Edition. In 2021, Baltimore magazine named him a Top Doctor in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. For more on Dr. Dreese, you can find him on medstar at https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/james-c-dreese-md or on Instagram @sports_doc_dreese Dr. Tim Stone, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert-DN, FRS is a Sports Physical Therapist & Chief Operating Officer at True Sports Physical Therapy in the Baltimore and south central regions of PA. Dr. Stone has extensive interest in playing and treating lacrosse athletes, as he is one himself, playing for the Australian Men's Lacrosse team. Dr. Stone is well-known for treatment of post-operative ACL patients. True Sports Physical Therapy also holds a strong reputation in physical therapy for athletes. If you an athlete in the Baltimore area looking for expert care, you should look no further, as true sports is what sports rehab should be. For more on Dr. Stone, you can find him on Instagram @dr.stone.dpt or check out True Sports PT @truesportspt ** INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT ACL REHAB? Check out this course from Dr. Tim Stone and the team at True Sports PT here: https://education.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/offers/gyEpm8XQ/checkout To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Will Crane, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss preparation strategy and life lessons from major tests that you may face, notably the NPTE board examination. Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS is the head coach and founder of PT Final Exam! Will started PT Final Exam nearly 10 years ago with the mission to make the most awesome NPTE prep course available. Will has been able to develop a winning strategy that has mentored >10,000 PT’s and PTA’s as they increased their scores and PASSED the NPTE! His system is all about doing what it takes to pass the exam, as he gives you the tools and strategy to make this next attempt become your last!  For more on Will and PT Final Exam, you can check out https://ptfinalexam.com/ - you can check out Will's online course offerings, the PT final exam blog, podcast, and contact Will directly through this website!  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Disclaimer: No details about the NPTE examination were shared during this podcast episode. No information regarding exam content, question type, or other specific details were shared. 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by NPC Wellness Competitor Hannah Guthrie to discuss competition and show prep for bodybuilding through her own journey and experiences competing. Hannah G is a Senior at the University of Georgia studying pre-medicine. She has competed in the NPC Wellness Division and has CRUSHED her shows thus far. Hannah is sponsored by PE science, and you can use the code "Hannah" to save yourself some money over at https://pescience.com/ You can find Hannah @hannahguthrie80 on TikTok ... and you can NORMALLY find her @hannah.g.fit on Insta - however her account is currently blocked! Please make sure you do anything and everything you can to help her get her account back! In the meantime, you can find Hannah @hannahguthrie63  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Calvin Sun to discuss COVID & the ER, International Traveling, Dr. Sun's new book The Monsoon Diaries, and more! Dr. Calvin D. Sun is based in New York City and worked as an Emergency Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at emergency rooms all over the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. He soon gained a substantial online following from sharing his insider experiences and advice. Dr. Sun has been a frequent guest on national and international new programs to help inform others of the pandemic situation in New York City. He brings medical knowledge and empathy to the story of COVID-19 and is no stranger to grief himself, having lost his father when he was just a teenager, and his grandfather to COVID-19. Over the past ten years, Dr. Sun has traveled to over 200 countries and territories, while also completing medical school and going through medical residency. With his organization, the Monsoon Diaries, he has led other everyday travelers around the world on memorable adventures. For more on Dr. Sun, you can check out the following links: https://calvindsun.com/  https://monsoondiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monsoondiaries/ You can click here to purchase a copy of Dr. Sun's book The Monsoon Diaries here: https://www.amazon.com/Monsoon-Diaries-Doctors-Journey-Frontlines/dp/078529175X   To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!