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In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Steve Q. Wiltshire to discuss his personal health journey, optimizing gut health, how the body has the natural ability to heal, and so much more!  Steve Q. Wiltshire has made fitness, health & mindset a priority for 3 decades! Shortly after winning the Mr. Oregon Body Building Competition, Steve developed an autoimmune disease that originated from a serious gut complication that almost ruined his health. Steve learned almost everything he knows from experts, and concluded that harsh chemicals in supplements compromised his gut health. 18 months after being diagnosed, Steve healed himself by following the philosophy and wellness practices taught by the Hypocrites Clinic in Southern Florida. Through Steve’s journey, he has developed a process that has led him to assisting thousands of people how to reclaim their health & power! Steve is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Mindset Coach and the founder of Body Temple Health & Wellness. For more on body temple, you can visit www.bodytemplellc.com   During our interview, Steve generously shares his exact process on his detox process that restored his health and his complimentary ‘15 Day Kickstart Gut Detox Plan!' You can access this free gift here: https://bodytemplellc.com/kickstart/ 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! Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Jimmy St Louis, author, entrepreneur, former NFL Player, Crossfit athlete, and member of the US National Rowing Team! It's safe to say that Jimmy has done it all! Jimmy is the founder of the Cognitive Health Institute, a virtual and onsite, membership-based institute, focused on improving the cognitive health of a wide demographic. The Cognitive Health Institute was created to improve the health and wellness of a wide audience. The treatment protocol focused on gut health to reduce systemic inflammation, thus lowering the likelihood, as well as the symptoms of autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Jimmy is a strong advocate of a life dedicated to wellness. He is the founder of the lung health institute, as well as the first and only online marketplace to buy and sell franchises, franchise123.com. In addition to his business endeavors, Jimmy played football professionally for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans as a tight end and most recently was a member of the 2016 United States Rowing Team. His accomplishments include four national medals as well as a third-place finish in the 2016 Olympic trials. For more on Jimmy and the Cognitive Health Institute, you can visit their website at https://cognitivehealthandwellness.com/ or purchase Jimmy's book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Health-Wellness-Institute-Anti-Inflammatory/dp/B09CRTR7GR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=  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!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Tony Miller, founder and president of the American Heroes Foundation, for the 2021 Veteran's Day Special podcast episode.  The two will be discussing how the non-profit group was started, what issues veterans in America are currently facing, how AHF supports veterans, and what you can do to support the mission of AHF.  ALL proceeds from this episode will be donated to the American Heroes Foundation by Brawn Body one week after this episode airs. The more plays/downloads this episode gets, the more we earn from our sponsors! You can also purchase from any of our affiliate links below, or click the link below to support the podcast!  Tony himself knows what its like to be a veteran - he retired as a Special Operator for the USAF after 22 years of service. He was a business owner, and was involved in Corporate America Management. American Heroes Foundation is an Arizona based; IRS approved; 501(c)3. They are dedicated to supporting the Health and Wellness of Military Veterans and First Responders through raising funds, donating dollars and time to recipient Military Veteran and First Responder Organizations. The selected organizations will support Veteran and First Responder Physical, Mental, and Emotional health. As Tony points out, Our Veterans and First Responders need our support. We have to break the cycle of Suicide, Homelessness, and Helplessness of those who voluntarily and honorably serve to protect us.  For more on the American Heroes Foundation, you can check out their websites at americanheroesgolf.net and americanheroesfoundation.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanHeroesFoundationInc  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Make sure you don't miss next week's episode with Tony Miller, founder of the American Heroes Foundation, for a Veteran's Day Special! 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! Disclaimer: No statements or claims made in this episode are intended to represent the United States Department of Defense or any branches of the United States Military. All podcast episodes featuring current or previous members of the United States Military are published only with documented permission of the episode guest. While Dan occasionally features guests who are actively serving or Veterans of the military, Dan himself has no personal military experience.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Matt Tometz, CSCS, to break down speed and agility training. The two discuss how to properly train sprint speed, factors that influence an athlete's sprint speed, and MORE! This is another CAN'T MISS episode that covers numerous topics perfect for athletes, strength coaches, physical therapists, trainers, coaches, and more! Matt Tometz is a Sports Performance Coach/Sport Science Coordinator at TCBoost Sports Performance in Northbrook, IL, that's known for speed and agility development. With a speed development background and a fascination for data, it’s his daily challenge to combine the art of coaching with the science of data for his athletes of all ages and sports. Outside the facility, Matt creates educational content for coaches and athletes aiming to give the tool of autonomy for their own decision-making and training. Matt has his master's degree in Kinesiology, in addition to his USAW level 1 certification.  For more on Matt, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @coachbigtoe ... You can also subscribe to his podcast, The Talking Shop Podcast, and visit his website https://matttometz.com/ For more on TCBoost Sports Performance, you can visit https://tcboost.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! Make sure you don't miss next week's episode with Tony Miller, founder of the American Heroes Foundation, for a Veteran's Day Special!  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!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Jonathan Harned, PT, DPT, CSCS, FRCms, to discuss Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), BFR training, knee injuries, advice to athletes and physical therapists, important exercise considerations, and so much more! Dr. Jonathan Harned, PT, DPT, earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. There he played Division III baseball for four years. Jonathan has had the unique opportunity to complete clinical rotations all across the country including with the Cleveland Indians, a professional baseball organization in the MLB. While with the Indians, he was able to work with other medical professionals in designing and implementing rehab and injury prevention programs for professional baseball players. In addition, Jonathan has obtained valuable experiences in outpatient orthopedics and the acute care setting. Jonathan holds certifications in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction through Owens Recovery Science, Suspension Training through TRX,  and has his Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete (ERA) certification. In addition, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Functional Range Conditioning Master Specialist. Jonathan is currently pursuing his Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) certification, Precision Nutrition Certification, and Dry Needling certification. While Dr. Harned is able to treat a wide variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions, he has special interests in shoulder/elbow, knee, ACL, and concussion rehab. For more on Dr. Jonathan Harned, you can find him on Instagram @diamond_dr14 and email him at JHarned@TrueSportsPT.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! Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Susan Cashdollar, CSCS, to discuss her personal fitness experiences and her unique approach to training! Susan is one of Dan's favorite trainers to follow, and always has a new, innovative exercise! Her account is a MUST-FOLLOW to ensure you never run out of new fun challenges for the gym.  Susan is a graduate of West Virginia University and holds an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA. She currently works as a Creative Marketing Director at Hearst in New York City and is a videographer for Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich. She also maintains a small personal training client base. She grew up playing sports and started working out at a very young age and hasn’t stopped since. Her current training philosophy is to have fun, don’t get hurt and stay jacked. For more on Susan, you can find her on Instagram @susancashdollar and @cashdollarfitness To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast!    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!   Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Mark Oakley to discuss the importance of fitness as an entrepreneur, Mark's new startup, and more!  Mark Oakley is an Entrepreneur from Scranton Pennsylvania, a telephone banker with Bank of America, and a graduate of Penn State University. Mark graduated from Penn State in 2019 and has been working with Bank of America ever since. He is currently launching a beer pong company, Prolific Pong, which is a beer pong game that makes the game more accessible and more enjoyable at any occasion. He worked with Dan for his personal fitness extensively in the past, gaining over 20 pounds of muscle mass in just a few months! For more on Mark, you can find him at Instagram @prolificpong  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast!    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!   Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Isaac Ray to discuss non-traditional training methods and exercises, intermittent fasting and nutritional strategies, basketball, and more!  Isaac Ray is a graduate of McDaniel College's Exercise Science Program, where he played on the collegiate basketball team as a guard. Soon after graduating, Ray traveled to the UK for his Master's in Nutrition at the University of Chester, where he continued to play basketball. Throughout his life, physical training and health have been a focus - a focus that continues to evolve and adapt. He's tried traditional strength programs, nutrition strategies, and more - only to find they have not been successful for him. Through an intensive process of self-experimentation, Isaac has found what works for him, which is the main focus of this episode. He is also an athletic truth group knee ability certified coach! For more on Isaac, you can find him at Instagram @1saacray  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast!   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!  I ntro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Mierzwicki. PT, DPT, GCS to discuss the importance of exercise in the older adult population. The two discuss the role of overloading, weighted vest training, high-intensity resistance training, and more in this population, in addition to applicable points for physical therapists, trainers, and more! Dr. Mierzwicki is a professor at Lebanon Valley College, where he teaches courses on pathophysiology, physical therapy and exercise intervention in older adults (geriatric) populations, and in inpatient environments. He also teaches and coordinates a variety of selected topics, such as burn management, and is heavily involved in the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association. Even with all this going on, Dr. M still makes time for his family, practicing Karate, volunteering, and so much more! Dr. M's research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Justin-T-Mierzwicki-2146831090  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast!  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!  Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kimberlee Josephson to discuss the interplay between business/entrepreneurship and health/fitness. The two review business principles such as supply and demand, competition, and innovation, and how they apply to exercise and fitness. The two also discuss goals, work ethic, and other factors required for success in all of life's pursuits!  Dr. Kimberlee Josephson has held a variety of positions and studied across the globe! She is currently an Associate Professor of Business AND the Associate Dean for the Breen Center for Graduate Success at Lebanon Valley College. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Research Fellow for the Consumer Choice Center, which was recently named "best new think thank" in 2020 by Wharton University. She currently lives at home with her husband and their children. Dr. Josephson has a deep interest in health and fitness, as she has trained for marathons, begun raising her own livestock, and more! For more on Dr. Josephson, you can find her on Linkedin by clicking here. Please leave a review on iTunes & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media and subscribe to the podcast! 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! Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you  License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO