Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Schultz, DPT, to discuss the vagus nerve, including anatomy and functions, the polyvagal theory, and so much MORE, including chronic stress implications!  Liz has presented related research at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter for American College of Sports Medicine conference as well as presenting directly to The United States Congress in Washington DC. She received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science at West Chester University in May of 2019. Liz later went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College in May of 2022. Liz believes in the holistic approach to rehab and incorporates all aspects of health into her plan of care. Dr. Schultz is very excited to continue her PT journey at Phoenix Physical Therapy in Douglasville. For MORE on Elizabeth, you can find her on Instagram @lizayy10 To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Interested in purchasing a red-light therapy device?? Use the brand Dan recommends - hooga health! You can use the coupon code "brawn" to save BIG at checkout! Check out their website here: https://hoogahealth.com/ Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 professional water skier Darian (Dare) LeBlanc to discuss waterskiing and water sports, what it's like to live the lake life, advice for new water skiers and wakeboarders, and so much more!  Darian became a professional water skier at age 17. Since then, Darian has been on the USA Water Ski Show Team for years 2018 and 2022 and will be competing in the World Water Ski Show Tournament in Winter Haven, FL October 2022. Water skiing consists of many disciplines, one of those disciplines being "Show Skiing". Show skiing encompasses many of the disciplines under the watersports umbrella, making it the most versatile form of water skiing. Because of this sport, Darian has been able to travel the world and work in other countries, such as Germany, as a show skier. Darian specializes is Swivel Skiing, the graceful side of show skiing. This is a form of dance and ballet on the water. Darian has competed in multiple National tournaments in swivel skiing and is working to be one of the first to compete at a world level this year at the 2022 Worlds. For MORE on Darian and Waterskiing, you should check out Darian's personal Instagram pages @darian_michaela & @dare_photography , Darian's YouTube @ Darian LeBlanc, Darian's TikTok @darianmichaelaa ... And the professional team pages @starsofflorida_waterskishows ... @usawaterskishowteam & @starsofflorida To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Interested in purchasing a red-light therapy device?? Use the brand Dan recommends - hooga health! You can use the coupon code "brawn" to save BIG at checkout! Check out their website here: https://hoogahealth.com/ Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Mandy Johnson, aka, the girl training for an Ironman that fell off her bike on day 1. The two discuss Mandy's journey training for an Ironman triathlon and share advice for others interested in endurance training!  Mandy Johnson is an entrepreneur, content creator, athlete and want to be french fry sommelier based in Jacksonville Florida. She is the founder of Chirps Co. Social a Social Media Marketing Agency where she helps small businesses and entrepreneurs create and curate organic content to reach their ideal clients and customers through social media. Even as a self-proclaimed world-class procrastinator, she has gone on to start her own company, swim in the shark infested waters off of Alcatraz and now has her sights set on completing her first IRONMAN 70.3 race. For more on Mandy, be sure to check out her social media channels @mandylynnejohnson To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Interested in purchasing a red-light therapy device?? Use the brand Dan recommends - hooga health! You can use the coupon code "brawn" to save BIG at checkout! Check out their website here: https://hoogahealth.com/  Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Jessica Kalynchuk to discuss her health and fitness journey and the impacts that "diet culture" and calorie counting/calorie restriction had on her life.  Jessica Kalynchuk, aka @_jesswellness, is a girl that fell in love with lifting after having poor relationships with food and exercise. She runs a health and fitness page that strives to lead women toward a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle and away from the toxic side of the fitness community. As a certified personal trainer currently completely her degree in kinesiology, Jess is very passionate about fitness and hopes to continue to grow her Instagram to direct women of all ages into a more welcoming and wholesome community.  Be sure to follow Jess @_jesswellness !  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Riley Decker - Powerlifter, College Student, and Sorority Member, to discuss the gym nemesis / gym bae connections at the gym, what defines a "spicy" workout, and so much more!  Riley is a current student at Colgate University. She has been passionate about lifting for over two years, enjoys volunteering at her local Wellness Center, and plans to compete in her second powerlifting competition this summer. She has found recent success on TikTok as she builds her online fitness presence. Riley has also started the preliminary stages of a fitness apparel startup. You can follow her on Instagram and twitter @recker.fit To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Brunde Broady to discuss Calcium ATPase, the little-known enzyme at the root of your overall cellular health. Brunde's quest began as a mother, searching for answers to her son Knute's health challenges. Her knowledge evolved through countless hours of painstaking research. Brunde's life mission proceeds as an author, leading her to write The Calcium Connection, which empowers you to take charge of your health and understand how Calcium ATPase affects the very balance of your well-being. Brunde is also the director of Neurodon, a biopharmaceutical company which develops therapeutics for significant diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease. Neurodon recently received a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health to further essential Alzheimer’s research. Brunde's  goal is to share her discovery and knowledge with you, so you can make educated decisions regarding your health, lifestyle, and of course, Calcium ATPase. For more on Brunde Broady, you can check out her website at https://www.brundebroady.com/ For more on Neurodon, you can check out their website here https://neurodon.net/ To purchase Brunde's Book on Amazon, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Calcium-Connection-Little-Known-Enzyme-Cellular/dp/1510763910?msclkid=50ca155bcf3211eca8ffddc6fd6b47a8  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Miranda Lee, host of the M-Powered Podcast, to discuss how you can find your WHY in fitness, connect your faith and fitness, and SO MUCH MORE! Miranda Lee is a faith-based Health and Confidence Coach who loves to help busy go-getters build confidence through food freedom, fitness and faith. She is a certified personal trainer and has her B.S. in Applied Health Science. She is a wife, dog mom, and daughter of Christ. Miranda is the host of a top-ranking nutrition podcast, The M-Powered Podcast. Miranda is a huge mental health and eating disorder awareness advocate and recovering perfectionist. She believes that it is totally possible to eat the foods you love, prioritize mental health, and stop over-training, all while still reaching your health goals. It's time to #ditchdietculture and start falling in love with yourself! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Skin Care Expert and Author Chris Gibson to discuss Skin Care Secrets, including different skin care types, the best skin care products based on your skin type, the role of collagen in skin care, red light therapy, the role of inflammation in skin care, and MORE! Chris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is also the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days (1 million+ Copies Sold) and has a very successful YouTube channel, Chris Gibson Live! The YouTube channel (130K+ subscribers) is dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics for both skin issues and anti-aging. He was recently featured in USA Today on the topic "7 Freaky Chemicals In Your Skin Care Products and How to Avoid Them”. Chris has been popularly featured on CBS, ABC Family, Fox News, The Daily Buzz, and numerous lifestyle television and radio show across the country and in Canada. For more on Chris, you can check him out on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ChrisGibsonFriends ... Instagram @chrisgibsonfriends ... Twitter @thechrisgibson1 ... and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/chrisgibsonlive  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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. Daniel Clark to discuss Virology, including what a virus is, how a virus spreads, unique "retroviruses" such as HIV and Hepatitis, Viral Protein Domains and other potential drug targets, and so much MORE! Dr. Daniel Clark is a Professor at Weber State University in Utah. Dr. Clark was Dan's first EVER college professor. Dr. Clark studies the pathogenesis, interactions, and treatments of various microbes (MRSA, Salmonella, the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, malaria, herpes simplex virus) using microbiology and cell culture techniques with bioinformatics. He is currently studying MRSA, bacteriophage, Salmonella, CRISPR deletion of viral receptors, and Codon bias.  For more on Dr. Clark and his work, you can visit his profile here: https://www.weber.edu/microbiology/DanielClark.html For the Research Article Dr. Clark and Dan (Dan and Dan!) worked together on, click here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32455999/ To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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 Christina Hathaway to discuss Body Dysmorphia, including its definition, who it impacts, and what should be done about it!  Christina is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, author, and speaker! Her career has been focused on helping others through her whole health vision. As a Clinician Christina specializes in trauma, PTSD, body image, and eating disorders. In her Coaching career, she helps to promote successful men and women to find the best versions of themselves and their relationships. Lastly, as a NASM Certified Personal trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, she helps men and women all over the world achieve their health and fitness goals while also restructuring their negative body image and eating patterns. Christina's current focus is organizing mother and daughter body-image workshops to help navigate the world of unrealistic body image, eating, and training. She has been described as “Constructively blunt with a side of sweet empowerment.” and wants to create a coaching environment that is relatable and REAL. This realness has since been translated into her first book, “Don’t Hold Their Poop, A Small Book about Cleaning Up Life’s BIG Messes.”  DHTP is a short, self-help comedy where the reader learns to recognize when another person is emotionally projecting onto them.  Through silly but insightful activities as well as “pun” intended tools, the readers learn to “FLUSH” the poo away and set appropriate boundaries.  Christina also helps the reader understand when they need to “gut check themselves before they wreck themselves” and they learn to recognize when they are being irresponsible with their emotions. For Christina's Mindset, fitness & nutrition coaching, check out mindsetofmatter.com and @fitmrshathaway For Christina's Life and relationship coaching, check out igniteambition.com @igniteambitionlifecoaching  For the DHTP book, check out thatsnotmypoop.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! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!).  You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by 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 Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything we do, 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!