
Braun Performance and Rehab
Join Dr. Dan Braun, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Personal Trainer for the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, where he brings distinguished guests to discuss key topics in sports performance and rehabilitation. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on two new episodes every week!
Find us on social media: @braun_pr
For all inquiries: brawnbodytraining@gmail.com
Special thank you to podcast sponsors Isophit, Firefly Recovery, & Engage Movement
Latest episodes

Mar 3, 2021 • 40min
Episode 68: Trimona Yogurts, The Microbiome, Making Yogurt from Ant Hills, AND MORE! With Atanas Valev
In these episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Atanas Valev to discuss his personal journey, the Trimona Yogurt company, nutrition and the importance of the microbiome & superfoods, and more! Atanas is the founder and CYO (Chief Yogurt Officer) of Trimona Yogurt, a company that makes Bulgarian style yogurt from grass-fed cow’s milk (farms in Pennsylvania). The company has both traditional yogurt and superfood blend yogurt varieties, and is my PREFERRED type of yogurt to eat (the protect flavor of beet & acai is INCREDIBLE!). For more on Atanas and Trimona Yogurt, you can find them on Instagram, or at trimonafoods.com

Mar 1, 2021 • 22min
Episode 67: Motivation Monday, Starting Trimona Yogurt & the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Atanas Valev
In these episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Atanas Valev to discuss his personal journey, the Trimona Yogurt company, nutrition and the importance of the microbiome & superfoods, and more! Atanas is the founder and CYO (Chief Yogurt Officer) of Trimona Yogurt, a company that makes Bulgarian-style yogurt from grass-fed cow’s milk (farms in Pennsylvania). The company has both traditional yogurt and superfood blend yogurt varieties and is my PREFERRED type of yogurt to eat (the protect flavor of beet & acai is INCREDIBLE!). For more on Atanas and Trimona Yogurt, you can find them on Instagram, or at trimonafoods.com

Feb 24, 2021 • 31min
Episode 66: Rugby, balancing strength and conditioning, and MORE! With Lauren Madalion
In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Lauren Madalian to discuss her journey through Rugby, powerlifting, and life in general! Lauren currently attends West Chester University and plays on their NCAA Division 1 Women’s Rugby Team. She won a National Championship as part of this team in 2019...and won MVP! In addition to Rugby, Lauren is very passionate about Powerlifting, where she competes at the 57 & 63 kg weight class divisions and has a big 3 total of 694lbs! For more on Lauren, you can find her on Instagram at lil_lauren_lifts

Feb 22, 2021 • 11min
Episode 65: Motivation Monday, Mental Challenges on the road to a National Championship, with Lauren Madalian
In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Lauren Madalian to discuss her journey through Rugby, powerlifting, and life in general! Lauren currently attends West Chester University and plays on their NCAA Division 1 Women’s Rugby Team. She won a National Championship as part of this team in 2019...and won MVP! In addition to Rugby, Lauren is very passionate about Powerlifting, where she competes at the 57 & 63 kg weight class divisions and has a big 3 total of 694lbs! For more on Lauren, you can find her on Instagram at lil_lauren_lifts

Feb 17, 2021 • 51min
Episode 64: Mobility vs Stability, CTM for Recovery and more! With Dr. Kyle Bowling
In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kyle Bowling, DC, to discuss the CTM recovery company, recovery techniques and strategies for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, mobility vs stability, and more! Dr. Bowling currently practices in Louisville, Kentucky, and has an impressive record treating professional athletes, Boston Marathon champions, Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys, Olympians - the impressive list goes on and on!
For more on Dr. Bowling and the CTM company, check out their Instagram @ctm.band or website at ctm.band !
BONUS: Use the coupon code "Brawn10" at checkout to save 10% on your order from CTM Band!!

Feb 15, 2021 • 9min
Episode 63: Motivation Monday, With Dr. Kyle Bowling
In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kyle Bowling, DC, to discuss his personal journey, the CTM recovery company, recovery techniques and strategies for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, and more! Dr. Bowling currently practices in Louisville, Kentucky, and has an impressive record treating professional athletes, Boston Marathon champions, Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys, Olympians - the impressive list goes on and on!
For more on Dr. Bowling and the CTM company, check out their Instagram @ctm.band or website at ctm.band !
BONUS: Use the coupon code "Brawn10" at checkout to save 10% on your order from CTM Band!!

Feb 10, 2021 • 30min
Episode 62: Gymnastics, The Most Difficult Sport!
In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Michelle Dardaris, BSc, CPT to discuss her journey through the world of gymnastics, fitness, and life in general! Michelle is a 2020 graduate of Lebanon Valley College’s Exercise Science Program. After graduating, Michelle decided to further her education at Concordia University St. Paul, to obtain a Master of Science (MS) in Coaching & Athletic Administration. While doing all of this, Michelle coaches gymnastics at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics and also earned her NASM-CPT. For more on Michelle, you can find her @michelle_dardaris

Feb 8, 2021 • 11min
Episode 61: Motivation Monday, overcoming injuries and setbacks with Michelle Dardaris, BSc, CPT
In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Michelle Dardaris, BSc, CPT to discuss her journey through the world of gymnastics, fitness, and life in general! Michelle is a 2020 graduate of Lebanon Valley College’s Exercise Science Program. After graduating, Michelle decided to further her education at Concordia University St. Paul, to obtain a Master of Science (MS) in Coaching & Athletic Administration. While doing all of this, Michelle coaches gymnastics at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics and also earned her NASM-CPT. For more on Michelle, you can find her @michelle_dardaris

Feb 3, 2021 • 49min
Episode 60: Olympic Lifting, Squat Mobility & MORE! With Dr. Dakota Strohl
In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Dakota Strohl, PT, DPT - for TWO episodes.
On Motivation Monday, Dr. Strohl will be sharing his experiences through graduate school. Not only did Dr. Strohl GRIND in the classroom and in his fitness, but he also pushed himself to read and learn outside the required curriculum as well. This evidently paid off, as he scored perfectly on his licensure exam, an extremely rare and impressive feat!
Next, Dr. Strohl will return on our Wednesday podcast to discuss some Olympic lifts, common mistakes made, and how to correct them!
Dr. Strohl is a 2018 graduate of LVC with a BSc in Health Science. After graduating, Dr. Strohl continued at LVC, where he earned his DPT, graduating in 2020. He now works at Robbins Rehabilitation West in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He’s a married man (sorry ladies!), an avid reader, and overall a genuinely good guy. To keep up with Dr. Strohl, you can find him at strohld7 on Instagram.
We’re very thankful to have him on the show!!

Feb 1, 2021 • 19min
Episode 59: Motivation Monday, The value of discipline & a strong work ethic with Dr. Dakota Strohl
In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Dakota Strohl, PT, DPT - for TWO episodes.
On Motivation Monday, Dr. Strohl will be sharing his experiences through graduate school. Not only did Dr. Strohl GRIND in the classroom and in his fitness, but he also pushed himself to read and learn outside the required curriculum as well. This evidently paid off, as he scored perfectly on his licensure exam, an extremely rare and impressive feat!
Next, Dr. Strohl will return on our Wednesday podcast to discuss some Olympic lifts, common mistakes made, and how to correct them!
Dr. Strohl is a 2018 graduate of LVC with a BSc in Health Science. After graduating, Dr. Strohl continued at LVC, where he earned his DPT, graduating in 2020. He now works at Robbins Rehabilitation West in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He’s a married man (sorry ladies!), an avid reader, and overall a genuinely good guy. To keep up with Dr. Strohl, you can find him at strohld7 on Instagram.