Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett to discuss their personal journey in business, fitness, and overall success. The three discuss the role the Starrett's played in the birth of performance therapy, how they achieved success despite countless obstacles, and share valuable insight on the cost of success!  Juliet Starrett currently serves as CEO of The Ready State, a media-based health and wellness SaaS and ecommerce company she founded with her husband. The company disrupted the fitness industry with the creation of a completely new market category of movement and mobility SaaS content. Juliet’s comprehensive branding and marketing strategy for this new category resulted in explosive multi-channel social media growth of more than 1 million followers and a 60+% increase in subscribers. The Ready State now a multimillion-dollar company, with 50% year-over-year growth and a client list that includes the U.S. military, professional sports teams, and Olympians. Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.  Kelly’s clients include professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. He also works with Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world-and national-record-holding Olympic lifting and power athletes, CrossFit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes  In his athletic career, Kelly paddled whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams. He lead the Men’s Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competed in two World Championships.  The Ready State offers a Virtual Mobility Coach, which provides users guided mobilization videos customized for your body and lifestyle, including a personal “pain prescription” to fix your aches and stiffness, guided pre- and post-exercise mobilizations tailored for your training and sports schedule, and mobilizations for your “off” days to maintain your range-of-motion and reduce your risk of injury. You can get 14 days of this amazing coaching service FREE by going to https://thereadystate.com/free-trial-profile/  For more on Kelly, Juliet, and The Ready State, be sure to check out thereadystate.com and @thereadystate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, AND TikTok! 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 Zakary Morris to discuss Kettlebell Training, how to master complex kettlebell movements such as the snatch, Turkish getup, bent press, benefits of training with kettlebells, and so much more! Zakary Morris is a self-published author and a Strongfirst SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor who is devoted to exploring the possibilities of training with kettlebells in order to help people become stronger. He is the author of “Simple Snatch Programming” and “Wielding Excalibur” which is geared toward improving the kettlebell snatch and the bottom up press respectively. Zak graduated from Western Governors University in 2018 and completed an MBA with an IT Management concentration. Over the past two years, Zak has developed communities within Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok while connecting with like-minded people and focusing upon camaraderie, shared interest, and becoming better as an athlete. When he is not training, Zak is a systems administrator and has worked in the banking industry for the last 11 years. For more on Zak, you can find him at Zak Morris on Facebook as well as wandering_girevik on IG and TikTok.  You can check out Zak's Amazon author page and purchase his books here: https://www.amazon.com/ZAKARY-MORRIS/e/B09JN25V4G/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  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 the 200th episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by none other than his high school best friend, Zach Conrad. The two discuss Zach's journey from early life through college football up to his current success as an engineer. The duo also reflect on their senior year football season together, the work they put in lifting together, lessons from their life, and their friendship, sharing their insight, advice, and lessons learned to motivate and inspire others. Zach Conrad is a good friend and former high school football teammate of Dan. Graduating from Marietta College with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 2020, he was recently featured in the American Petroleum Institute's 2022 National ad campaign: "The State of American Energy", where he shared his life story of growing up in a small town with big dreams and great mentors. Prior to trading in his cleats for work boots during his junior year of college, Zach was an Academic All Conference long snapper in the Division III Ohio Athletic Conference following a successful high school career as an All-State linebacker. 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 for the second time this year by the KING of strength and speed development in athletes, coach Bob King. Dan and Bob discuss Bob's journey through coaching high school football in Texas to the coaching strategies he implemented as a strength and speed coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, FC Dallas, and Olympians. Bob specifically hits several concepts that allowed him to pioneer the way many coaches now train speed.  Bob King is a man who needs no introduction - he is the KING of speed training, and a pioneer of the way athletes should train. He has one of the most impressive resumes one will ever see: 7 years as the head strength coach for the Dallas Mavericks, 7 years as the head strength coach for FC Dallas, 3 Super Bowl Championships during his tenure as the Dallas Cowboys Strength & Speed Coach and has coached multiple gold medal Olympians. He uses a unique formula to help every athlete improve and maximize their potential. For more on Bob - check out his social media channels @coachbobking - he is on all platforms (INCLUDING TikTok!). You can also view his website kingsportstraining.com where you can sign up for a membership and access valuable insight on program design, training courses, exercises and drills, and so much more directly from Bob himself! Dan himself is a member and has learned a lot! 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 Kara O'Rourke to discuss her journey in bodybuilding despite being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Kara is a trailblazer who is proving that nothing can hold you back with the right mindset and determination!   Kara is a bodybuilder and type one diabetic dedicated to educating and inspiring people within the fitness industry. Having been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 6, she is a living example of how a disability is not a limitation in life. She showcases this by continually progressing and learning how to successfully manage her diabetes while juggling the difficulties of bodybuilding to truly show that there are no limits to what you can be done when you have passion for it. For more on Kara, you can find her on social media @karalifts 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. Sabrina Strickland from Hospital for Special Surgery to discuss common knee injuries and surgical interventions, including ACL tears, patellar instability, patellar tracking issues, osteoarthritis of the knee, injections for knee pain, skiing injuries, and more!  Dr. Sabrina Strickland is board certified in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at HSS, where she specializes in patellofemoral surgery for instability, cartilage disease, ACL and meniscal surgery and shoulder surgery. She completed her residency and fellowship in sports medicine at HSS after completing medical school at Rush in Chicago. Prior to that, Dr. Strickland received her BA from Cornell University. Currently, Dr. Strickland is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. She retired from her part-time position as the Chief of Orthopedics at the VA in 2012 after seven years of service. Dr. Strickland is also the co-founder of the HSS Patellofemoral Center Dr. Strickland is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Her research focuses on the knee joint, specifically cartilage transplants, patellofemoral arthritis and instability, and ACL and meniscal repair. Prior to pursuing her medical career, Dr. Strickland was a ski instructor during college at Stratton and spent a year skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado where she still has a home. She has 3 daughters who all ski raced and now one is graduating from Hotchkiss and going to Boston College next year, one is graduating from Berkshire and going to Cornell and a third who is finishing up her sophomore year at Cornell. In her spare time, Dr. Strickland enjoys skiing, hiking near her home in Salisbury, CT, and paddle boarding on Twin Lakes. For more on Dr. Strickland, you can find her at https://www.hss.edu/physicians_strickland-sabrina.asp or by visiting her website https://sabrinastrickland.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: 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 does his first solo podcast episode of 2022 - it has literally been a full year since his last one! Dan uses this episode to reflect on his podcast journey and his approach to pursuing goals, sharing advice from his journey with others who aim to accomplish big things in their lives.  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 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 former NFL player and founder of Ice Shaker, Chris Gronkowski. The two discuss the cost of success in relation to entrepreneurship and sports, with many references to Chris' own journey and story!  Chris Gronkowski is the owner and inventor of the Ice Shaker. He first made a career for himself as a professional football player. He joined the NFL in 2010 after being signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a fullback. During his years in the NFL, Gronkowski also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. In 2016, he decided to put his entrepreneurial skills to the test when he set out to create a protein shaker bottle that would alleviate many of the issues, he and other avid athletes experience with standard protein shakers. Ice shaker continues to grow and expand, and now offers a wide array of new products, including coolers! For more on Chris, you can find him on social media @chrisgronkowski Also - Don't forget to check out the Gronkowski brothers YouTube channel, The Gronks! Planning to order from ice shaker? Use our affiliate link to help support future podcast episodes and development by clicking here:  https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Looking to add to your gym? Check out the Gronk Fitness comapny here: https://www.gronkfitnessproducts.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: 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 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. Arianne Missimer, RD, DPT, and Functional Medicine Provider to discuss a Functional Medicine Approach and incorporation of a holistic health model to Physical Rehabilitation.  Dr. Arianne Missimer is an award-winning Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Registered Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Educator, author, and cancer survivor regularly featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS. As the Founder of the Movement Paradigm, she has been making her mark in the health field for over 22 years. Starting off in personal training, becoming a licensed dietitian, pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy, and completing additional graduate work in Applied Mindfulness has allowed her to bring her diverse professional and personal experiences to help her patients best. She is trained in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine and holds numerous movement-based certifications. She continues to strive for excellence and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the health field including: National Strength and Conditioning Association Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year, American Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, University of Delaware Outstanding Alumni, Neumann University Physical Therapy Alumni award, Mainline Today Health Care Hero, and Mainline Today Power Women. Dr. Missimer is a TEDX and keynote speaker, where she has addressed universities, conferences, Chambers of Commerce, colleges, summits, and more. She also presents nationally and internationally in the areas of movement science, nutrition, and mindfulness. She is a Master Instructor for Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) Global. As a cancer survivor, mover, athlete, and America Ninja Warrior competitor herself, she is dedicated to educating professionals and the community, presenting high-quality keynote speeches and helping you lead your best life through powerful dietary interventions, movement, sleep, and mindset reframing techniques to empower you to heal your body, alleviate inflammation, and live with vitality. For more on Dr. Missimer, you can find her on social media @themovementparadigm or online at themovementparadigm.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: 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 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 Derek Milender, Head Strength Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, to discuss his journey from Pensacola, Florida to Head Strength Coach for an NBA team. Derek shares every step of his journey, from his initial interest in basketball to his transition into the NBA. Derek also discusses essential factors to consider while training basketball players from a strength & conditoning perspective.  Derek Millender was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2013. He was previously the Cavaliers’ assistant strength and conditioning coach for three seasons. Millender is responsible for coordinating the team’s in-season and off-season performance testing and monitoring, and strength and conditioning. Millender also incorporates other training programs such as yoga and Pilates into player individualized programs. In addition to developing in-season programs, he works individually with each player during the offseason to prepare them for the rigors of an NBA season. He also works with a registered dietician closely to recommend the right foods at the right time (Nutrient Timing), along with supplement recommendation. Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he was the head strength and conditioning coach for Cleveland State University from 2007-10. He also spent two years in the Cleveland Indians organization (2006 Mahoning Valley Scrappers (A), 2007 Akron Aeros (AA)). The Pensacola, Florida native completed his undergrad studies in 2004 at the University of South Alabama and earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Cleveland State University in 2010. Millender is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach * D with Distinction (10yrs as a certified strength and conditioning coach) a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is also a Sports Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW). He resides in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on Derek, you can find him on Instagram @derekmillender or check out https://thenbsca.com/author/derek-millender/  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 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!